Member News Category: SOTI

Cinema United’s SOTI webinar was held on Thursday, 21 November.

Highlights from the Q4 2024 SOTI include:

• Comments from CEO Michael O’Leary on recent discussions with agencies and guilds, the potential Skydance/Paramount Merger, and the recent election results
• An overview of the full year of plans for the @TheMovies campaign, including quarterly activations, from The Cinema Foundation
• An overview of how to use the new online Member Directory
• A highlight of the new Member Spotlight feature on our website, including information on how to submit yourself for a spotlight
• A reminder about the new CinemaCon trade show referral program
• An announcement of the 2024 CinemaCon poster contest
• Box office review and release calendar

The Cinema United Presentation Technology Committee meeting was held on Wednesday, 21 August @ 12:30 pm Eastern (9:30 am Pacific). 

This meeting was an opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the recent interactions between Tech Committee leaders and studio executives, in addition to important updates shaping our technological landscape. 

Cinema United’s Q3 2024 SOTI webinar was held on Thursday, 15 August @ 2:00 pm Eastern (11:00 am Pacific).

Highlights from this recording include:

• Introduction from Cinema United CEO, Michael O’Leary, including thoughts on studio mergers, release calendar changes, and upcoming Cinema United staff hires
• Dues payment reminder and online payment instructions
• Executive Board Elections results
• Reminder of upcoming programs
• Update on The Fall Summit plans
• Box office outlook
• Overview of Cinema United’s Exhibition Outlook document
• A farewell from Alex Rich
• Updates from The Cinema Foundation regarding plans for National Cinema Day

Cinema United’s Q2 2024 SOTI webinar was held on Thursday, 16 May @ 2:00 pm Eastern (11:00 am Pacific).

Highlights from this recording include:

• Introduction from Cinema United CEO, Michael O’Leary, including thoughts on potential studio mergers
• Highlights from Cinema United’s new website
• Release Calendar
• Talking points heading into summer
• Government Relations updates on ticket fee legislation, Ohio Goes to the Movies, and more
• News from The Cinema Foundation