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The legendary Cinerama Dome theater, closed since 2020, will return to Hollywood in early 2028 thanks to Sony Pictures and Alamo Drafthouse. The geodesic dome theater that premiered 2001: A Space Odyssey is getting a second act while keeping its classic charm intact.
An Israeli company is using artificial intelligence to help movie theaters fill seats and boost profits by transforming cinemas into social hubs. Bigger Picture analyzes customer data and uses AI to schedule films for maximum attendance while creating seamless experiences from parking to post-movie hangouts.
Families can catch movies for just $1.75 this summer as Cinemark brings back its annual program at 285 theaters nationwide. The 10-week initiative makes the big screen accessible for families struggling with rising entertainment costs.
The monster movie that surprised Hollywood with an Oscar win is getting a sequel. "Godzilla Minus Zero" stomps into US theaters November 6, bringing Japan's legendary creature back to the big screen.