Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, and Brian Tyree Henry Reveal “Transformers One” at CinemaCon

Get ready for a Transformers-sized, star-studded animated epic that will reveal the origin story behind the most bitter feud in Transformers history. Paramount Pictures arrived at CinemaCon this year ready to deliver on the news they broke last year, revealing an extended trailer and a scene from Transformers One, their animated epic that boasts Scarlett ...

By The Credits  |  April 12, 2024
Kevin Feige Unleashes 9 Minutes of “Deadpool & Wolverine” at CinemaCon

Disney’s presentation at this year’s CinemaCon in Las Vegas was a lot less PG than it usually is. That’s because this year, the studio had Deadpool & Wolverine to show off, the latest installment in the raunchiest, most ribald franchise in the superhero world. The presentation began with a PSA reminding audience members to silence their phones. ...

By The Credits  |  April 12, 2024
First Footage of Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator 2” Conquers CinemaCon

There couldn’t have been a more fitting location for the first look at Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 than The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Scott’s epic sequel came roaring into the Las Vegas venue for CinemaCon, where theater owners got the first peek at his hotly-anticipated swords-and-sandals blockbuster. Scott introduced the footage via video from London, confident in ...

By The Credits  |  April 11, 2024
Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu” Sinks Its Teeth Into CinemaCon

This year’s CinemaCon has had its share of massive movies fronted by huge stars, including a full screening of the riotous, nonstop fun of the Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt-led The Fall Guy to the reveal of the first trailer for Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga’s Joker: Folie à Deux and the first film in the two-part Wicked, ...

By The Credits  |  April 11, 2024
Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo’s “Wicked” Wows at CinemaCon

Director John M. Chu’s Wicked cast a spell at CinemaCon with a little help from his wonderful witches. Universal unveiled a new look at Chu’s Wicked, with Chu on hand in Las Vegas, alongside Ariana Grande (a Grammy-winning, multiple-platinum superstar) and Cynthia Erivo (a two-time Oscar nominee and Emmy, Grammy, and Tony-winner), to reveal the footage. ...

By The Credits  |  April 11, 2024
Bong Joon Ho Reveals a Multiplicity of Robert Pattinsons in First “Mickey 17” Trailer

Oscar-winner Bong Joon Ho made his first trip to CinemaCon in Las Vegas to present the official trailer for Mickey 17, his first movie since his masterful Parasite devoured all the Oscars. Bong’s new film deploys Robert Pattinson—again and again and again—in an irreverent sci-fi story that deals with human cloning, space colonization, and the nature of identity. ...

By The Credits  |  April 10, 2024
First “Joker: Folie à Deux” Trailer Unleashes a Twisted Duet

First, we got this brief but potent teaser that offered an unsettling glimpse at Joquin Phoenix’s sad sack comedian turned killer clown Arthur Fleck crying/laughing (or laughing/crying) in the rain—now Warner Bros. has unleashed the full trailer, which finally reveals Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn and the most demented romance in comics history, brought to the ...

By The Credits  |  April 10, 2024

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CinemaCon 2014: 20th Century Fox & Warner Bros. Tout Strong Women, Big Monsters

Funny, smart and tough women abound in 20th Century Fox’s upcoming slate of films. Three of them will be making appearances today in CinemaCon to tout their films—Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann for their revenge comedy The Other Woman and current Divergent star Shailene Woodley for the adaptation of the beloved YA book The Fault ...

By  |  March 28, 2014
CinemaCon 2014: The High-Tech Moviegoing Experience

You’ve heard the logic before: high-definition screens and on-demand content have altered the moviegoing environment forever, creating a home entertainment experience that rivals a night out at the local movie theater. Of course, anyone who saw Gravity in IMAX 3D might beg to differ, but it doesn’t necessarily take a game-changing tour de force to ...

By  |  March 27, 2014
CinemaCon 2014: Sony Teases The Amazing Spider-Man 2 & More

What better way to enjoy Sony Pictures’ presentation than after a few cocktails? The studio is hosting a pre-event cocktail reception in The Colosseum Lobby at Caesar’s before they unveil their 2014 films. Classy. President, Rory Bruer is the man on hand to give folks a glimpse of everybody’s favorite web-slinger, as well as everybody’s ...

By  |  March 27, 2014
CinemaCon 2014: Disney Unveils Maleficent, Million Dollar Arm & More

It's day three of CinemaCon and the schedule is packed. Alternative content and event cinema companies, fro Arts Alliance to Screenvision, will be hosting a special exhibit in the Palace Ballroom at Caesar's Palace this morning, followed by Walt Disney Studios exclusive presentation. Disney Chairman Alan Horn and executive vice president of distribution Dave Hollis ...

By  |  March 26, 2014
CinemaCon 2014: Universal Unveils Summer Lineup

While it’s an inexact science figuring out how much a festival crowd’s enthusiasm means for the future of a film, the screening of Universal’s Neighbors at SXSW must have delighted many in the studio. Hundreds of people waited patiently, in the rain, for roughly an hour to see director Nicholas Stoller’s movie and roared with laughter ...

By  |  March 26, 2014
CinemaCon 2014: A Brief History of Moviegoing

There's no substitute for watching movies in a theater. These days it's easy to watch the same film at home, but without the surround sound, the larger-than-life screen, the crowd around you making every emotion more intense and the tingle of excitement as the lights darken as you and all the strangers around you set ...

By  |  March 25, 2014
CinemaCon 2014: 5 Jaw Dropping American Theaters

The worldwide motion picture theater industry descends on Caesars Palace in Las Vegas today for the fourth annual CinemaCon, the official convention of NATO [National Association of Theater Owners] that runs through March 27. CinemaCon is the largest annual gathering of cinema owners and operators from around the world, drawing filmmakers, distributors and exhibitors alike ...

By  |  March 24, 2014
One of America’s Greatest Exports: 2012 a Banner Year at the Global Box Office

With Iron Man 3 set to open wide tomorrow (and having already done brisk business overseas), this year has a slew of giant films that are likely to translate into boffo sales overseas. Those films include Star Trek: Into Darkness, Man of Steel, and Pacific Rim. It would not be a risky bet to pick all three as big-time global performers, ...

By  |  May 2, 2013
Why the Experience of Seeing Movies in the Theater Will Never Get Old

It’s well past midnight at the Nitehawk Cinema in Brooklyn, yet nearly every seat in the theater is taken. There’s a palatable sense of glee in the dark room (likely aided by the cinema’s plentiful bar) as the film reaches its crux: “Run! Go! Get to da choppa!!” screams Arnold Schwarzenegger. The audience breaks into ...

By  |  April 19, 2013

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CinemaCon Showcase: Twentieth Century Fox’s Upcoming Film Releases

So we’ve gotten a peek at Paramount, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Walt Disney Studios, and Sony Pictures upcoming slate of films during our time at CinemaCon. Here’s a trailer roundup for you from Twentieth Century Fox, which includes a good cross section of animation, comedies, and big-time action blockbusters. Epic (May 24) This 3D animated ...

By  |  April 19, 2013

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A Look at Four CinemaCon Award Winners & Their Epic Films

This week at CinemaCon at Caesar’s Palace it’s all about the film business—more specifically though, it’s all about the theater going experience, which is why a closer look at some of this year’s 15 honorees reveals a lineup of heavyweights whose movie careers aren’t simply noteworthy, they’re cinematic. (For the entire list of award winners, ...

By  |  April 18, 2013
Meet Amy Hunter, General Manager of AMC Loews Theater Lincoln Square 13

There might not be an institution we love more than the movie theater. The smell of fresh buttered-popcorn, the soothing glow of high quality projection, the joy of an epic two-hour cinematic journey – the movie theater, so far as we’re concerned, is the ultimate venue for entertainment. So in this latest installment of our ...

By  |  April 18, 2013
CinemaCon Showcase: Walt Disney Studios and Sony Pictures’ Upcoming Films

So we’ve gotten a peek at Paramount, Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures’ upcoming films in our first two days at CinemaCon, and today Walt Disney Studios and Sony Pictures are offering a glance at what they’ve got on tap. Here’s a trailer roundup for you to whet your pallet. This spring and summer are looking ...

By  |  April 18, 2013