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Exhibitors are cautiously watching as Paramount and Warner Bros. push a bold plan to release about 30 films per year after their merger, a strategy that could lift box office but hinges on new organizational structures and financing amid high debt and evolving streaming economics, with mixed reactions from theater chains like AMC and Cinemark.
Warner Bros./Legendary’s Dune: Part Three and Disney/Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday are slated to open on Dec. 18, creating a holiday-season box-office clash. While exhibitors hope both can co-exist and draw large crowds, Doomsday enjoys strong early tracking and a built‑in MCU audience, whereas Dune benefits from IMAX exclusivity for three weeks. Other factors include Sony’s Jumanji 3 opening a week earlier (Dec. 11) and a typically slower post‑Thanksgiving window, making a calendar-shaping competition likely but potentially lucrative for theaters.
Tokyo Game Show 2025 is set to be the largest in history with over 772 exhibitors, including major Japanese and international companies, and will feature anticipated PS5 game reveals. The event highlights the global significance of the expo, despite a perceived decline in major announcements in recent years.
The Tokyo Game Show 2025 will feature major industry players like Sony, Sega, and Square Enix, with events spanning from September 25-28 at Makuhari Messe, showcasing new games, merchandise, and exclusive artwork, highlighting the vibrant Japanese gaming industry.
At CinemaCon, industry executives discussed the need for collaboration between studios and theater chains to revitalize moviegoing post-pandemic, emphasizing the importance of sharing information and creating unique theatrical experiences. Suggestions included employing knowledgeable ushers, innovative tie-ins, and leveraging data to tailor marketing campaigns. While some markets have seen encouraging rebounds, there is a call for more focus on the international box office and a need for a consistent flow of local films to support global audiences' return to theaters.
Single screen owners in India are refusing to open advances for the Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Dunki' due to a clash scenario with 'Salaar.' The distributor of 'Dunki' is demanding exclusive showcasing in single screens during the extended Christmas 2023 period, which has sparked frustration among exhibitors. While exhibitors express their willingness to prioritize 'Dunki,' they emphasize the need to balance showcasing as there is also a demand for 'Salaar.' The exhibitors question the disparity in allowing multiplexes to share shows while single screens are not granted the same flexibility. The final negotiations to determine the outcome are expected to take place by Wednesday night.
Shah Rukh Khan hosted a party for exhibitors and distributors, where he urged them to play fair and not request extra showcasing for his movie Dunki. The casting director of Dunki expressed confidence that the film will break box office records. Dunki is a heartwarming tale of four friends on a journey to fulfill their dreams. The official trailer offers a glimpse into the whimsical world created by director Rajkumar Hirani.
Tokyo Game Show 2023, organized by the Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association, will be the largest-ever event held at the Makuhari Messe venue. The four-day event, scheduled for September 21-24, will lift age restrictions and feature family-friendly exhibition areas for the first time since the pandemic began. International visitors will also be able to attend. Major gaming companies such as Bandai Namco, Capcom, Koei Tecmo, Konami, and Square Enix have committed to the show. General admission tickets for Japanese residents will go on sale on July 8, while ticket sales for overseas visitors will start on July 26.
Munich High-End 2023 will showcase a range of hi-fi components from exhibitors such as Soulution, Alare Labs, Audionec, CH Precision, Lorenzo Audio Labs, Magico, Mårten Design, Rockport Technologies, TAD, and Verity Audio. The event will feature new products such as Soulution's 727 preamplifier, Alare Labs' Remiga 1 speaker, CH Precision's P10 phono stage, Lorenzo Audio Labs' LM3 speaker, and Verity Audio's Florestan 3-way speaker system. Attendees can also expect to see the latest in CD and SACD players, amplifiers, and other audio technology.
TEFAF New York, one of two annual fairs staged by the European Fine Art Foundation, fills the historic Park Avenue Armory in Manhattan with nearly 100 exhibitors showcasing modern and contemporary art and design objects, even spilling into the hallways and up to the second floor. The fair offers a deluge of furniture, jewelry, art and antiquities spanning several millenniums, often in a single booth. Megagalleries like Pace and David Zwirner lead off the fair with strong solo presentations, while galleries like Karma and Demisch Danant make everything-but-the-kitchen-sink art fair booths into coherent exhibitions.
Nintendo has been confirmed to attend Gamescom 2023, which will take place in Cologne from August 23-27. The company did not attend the event in 2022, so fans are hoping for some big announcements this year. It's unclear what Nintendo will showcase, but it's possible that demos of Tears of the Kingdom and Pikmin 4 will be available. The event precedes Nintendo's usual September Direct, so it's possible that a Summer Direct could reveal new titles.