J. Sperling Reich
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Executive Editor of Celluloid Junkie
I'm not sure anyone had Pope Leo XIV serving as a hype-man for movie theatres on their 2025 Bingo card, nor, as my latest @celluloidjunkie.bsky.social post details, that actor Tom Cruise would join the pontiff in cheering on cinemas just 24 hours later at the Governors Awards.
Cinema’s October box office slump was followed by one of the wildest weekends imaginable:
The Pope and Tom Cruise both defending the big screen.
Our latest CJ Analysis post explains what happened.
The Pope and Tom Cruise both defending the big screen.
Our latest CJ Analysis post explains what happened.
CJ Analysis: The Wild Weekend the Pope Joined Tom Cruise in Championing Cinemas - Celluloid Junkie
As cinemas faced grim headlines, Pope Leo XIV and Tom Cruise delivered an unexpectedly spirited weekend of support. A CJ look at their pro-cinema messages.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I'm not sure anyone had Pope Leo XIV serving as a hype-man for movie theatres on their 2025 Bingo card, nor, as my latest @celluloidjunkie.bsky.social post details, that actor Tom Cruise would join the pontiff in cheering on cinemas just 24 hours later at the Governors Awards.
If you are headed to CineLATAM in Miami, then you’ll want to check out my latest @celluloidjunkie.bsky.social post to learn all about the cinema industry's newest conference.
After 40 years ShowEast is out, CineLATAM 2025 is in. A tighter, more focused industry summit for Latin American cinema leaders — launching Sept 15–17 in Miami.
CJ spoke with Film Expo Group President Andrew Sunshine about the rebrand and what to expect.
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CJ spoke with Film Expo Group President Andrew Sunshine about the rebrand and what to expect.
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CineLATAM 2025: Why Film Expo Group Is Rebranding ShowEast to Focus on Latin America - Celluloid Junkie
For nearly four decades, ShowEast was a fixture on the North American cinema industry calendar—first held in Atlantic City, before heading south to Orlando and then Miami—drawing United States’ exhibi...
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September 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
If you are headed to CineLATAM in Miami, then you’ll want to check out my latest @celluloidjunkie.bsky.social post to learn all about the cinema industry's newest conference.
If only some of the pandemic Pixar titles like SOUL and TURNING RED had been released theatrically...
Pixar is not floundering. Out of 25 theatrical films, 21 were hits—and since 2018, three have topped $1B. That’s a “cold streak” most studios dream of.
Read the latest box office breakdown from Michael Giltz.
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#pixar #boxoffice #animation
Read the latest box office breakdown from Michael Giltz.
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#pixar #boxoffice #animation
It’s Elemental: Pixar Is Not Floundering - Celluloid Junkie
Is Pixar in crisis. Despite recent flops, the studio boasts 21 hits from 25 theatrical films and a track record most of Hollywood envies.
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September 9, 2025 at 6:40 AM
If only some of the pandemic Pixar titles like SOUL and TURNING RED had been released theatrically...
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At the Locarno Film Festival, a panel of distributors and curators asked: how do you market classics to a generation raised on TikTok & Letterboxd? Spoiler: the canon is shifting fast.
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#LocarnoFilmFestival #Letterboxd #ClassicCinema
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#LocarnoFilmFestival #Letterboxd #ClassicCinema
Locarno Insights: Marketing Classics in the Age of Letterboxd - Celluloid Junkie
On August 11, at the Locarno Film Festival’s Heritage Monday roundtable, industry leaders debated how to market classic films to a new generation raised on TikTok and Letterboxd. The session, titled “...
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August 29, 2025 at 3:40 AM
At the Locarno Film Festival, a panel of distributors and curators asked: how do you market classics to a generation raised on TikTok & Letterboxd? Spoiler: the canon is shifting fast.
Read more 👉 celluloidjunkie.com/2025/08/22/l...
#LocarnoFilmFestival #Letterboxd #ClassicCinema
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#LocarnoFilmFestival #Letterboxd #ClassicCinema
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With Avatar: Fire and Ash arriving this December, Disney is urging cinemas to complete a global screen survey to determine which formats they’ll receive. With more than 1,000 DCPs expected, and only a few weeks to deliver them, it’s a race against time.
Disney to Tailor DCP Delivery for “Avatar: Fire and Ash” Based on Global Screen Survey - Celluloid Junkie
? With over 1,000 DCP versions expected, Disney is asking cinemas worldwide to complete a screen specs survey for "Avatar: Fire and Ash."
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June 27, 2025 at 10:44 PM
With Avatar: Fire and Ash arriving this December, Disney is urging cinemas to complete a global screen survey to determine which formats they’ll receive. With more than 1,000 DCPs expected, and only a few weeks to deliver them, it’s a race against time.
Reposted by J. Sperling Reich
📣 The 2025 Top Women in Global Cinema list is here!
This year’s top spot goes to a powerhouse trio: Bobbie Bagby Ford, Bridget Bagby and Brittanie Bagby Baker of B&B Theatres.
See the full list and celebrate the women shaping cinema: celluloidjunkie.com/2025/06/13/c...
This year’s top spot goes to a powerhouse trio: Bobbie Bagby Ford, Bridget Bagby and Brittanie Bagby Baker of B&B Theatres.
See the full list and celebrate the women shaping cinema: celluloidjunkie.com/2025/06/13/c...
CJ’s Top Women In Global Cinema – 2025 - Celluloid Junkie
Celluloid Junkie's 2025 Top Women in Global Cinema celebrates the most influential female leaders shaping the future of the film industry.
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June 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
📣 The 2025 Top Women in Global Cinema list is here!
This year’s top spot goes to a powerhouse trio: Bobbie Bagby Ford, Bridget Bagby and Brittanie Bagby Baker of B&B Theatres.
See the full list and celebrate the women shaping cinema: celluloidjunkie.com/2025/06/13/c...
This year’s top spot goes to a powerhouse trio: Bobbie Bagby Ford, Bridget Bagby and Brittanie Bagby Baker of B&B Theatres.
See the full list and celebrate the women shaping cinema: celluloidjunkie.com/2025/06/13/c...
Reposted by J. Sperling Reich
Ahead of this year's CinemaCon, the National Association of Theatre Owners has officially changed its name to Cinema United. The organization says its new name reflects its commitment to promoting moviegoing and ensuring a bright future for the cinema business.
National Association of Theatre Owners Proudly Enters New Era of Moviegoing as Newly Rebranded Cinema United - Celluloid Junkie
New name for National Association of Theatre Owners, Cinema United, reflects organization commitment to the promotion of moviegoing.
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March 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Ahead of this year's CinemaCon, the National Association of Theatre Owners has officially changed its name to Cinema United. The organization says its new name reflects its commitment to promoting moviegoing and ensuring a bright future for the cinema business.