Boxoffice Company Launches Cinema Advertising Network for Theaters to Display Showtimes Within Movie Ads – Film News in Brief

The Boxoffice Company, a global theatrical marketing service, has launched a network of theater sites to aid movie studios in running film marketing campaigns in partnership with theater owners.

The newly formed Cinema Advertising Network features over 20 exhibitors, including B&B Theatres, Emagine Entertainment, and Showcase Cinemas, along with an expanding roster of cinema operators nationwide, allowing theaters to directly showcase their showtimes within the movie ads themselves.

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The new network enables viewers to move from discovery to purchase without leaving the ad, creating a direct link to ticketing that reportedly increases engagement and boosts conversion rates. CAN has signed deals with more than 20 U.S.cinema circuits, representing more than 400 locations and 2,500 screens.

“Through our new network of theater sites, studios can quickly activate film campaigns using programmatic advertising and drive direct-to-theater ticket sales,” said Boxoffice EVP Global Exhibitor Relations Malcolm MacMillan. “This unique approach delivers the reach, speed, and hyper-targeting of web-based programmatic buying, while ensuring the movie consumer’s direct conversion on cinema websites, without intervention from third-party ticket brokers. With thousands of screens already signed up for our network, CAN will help studios with a turnkey pathway to deploy high-impact, conversion-focused cinema campaigns nationwide.”

CAN was created by Boxoffice in partnership with the interactive advertising platform, MediaKoi, which allows companies to run content across relevant platforms. MediaKoi ads also incorporate live features, trailers, film details and synopsis, real-time local showtimes and direct ticketing pathways.

Wednesday, February 4

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to Host Special Vintage Trailer Screening Event on Valentine’s Day

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is set to host a special Valentine’s Day screening titled “Retro Romantics: An Academy Film Archive Trailer Show in 35mm,” featuring the Academy Film Archive’s collection of movie trailers.

The vintage compilation of film trailers explores “the agony and the ecstasy of art-house amour, from red-blooded lust and lovelorn lotharios to feverish melodramas and tortured obsessions.”

The screening will be presented entirely on 35mm film, multiple trailers being unseen since their original theater screenings.

The program was created by Academy Film Archive film preservationists Cassie Blake and Tessa Idlewine. The trailers are provided courtesy of the Packard Humanities Institute Collection.

The 70-minute event will take place on Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Museum’s Ted Mann Theater. Tickets are available via the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures website, starting at $5.

Ethan Hawke to Receive Distinguished Artist Honor at Advanced Imaging Society Lumiere Awards

Ethan Hawke will receive the Distinguished Artist Award at the Advanced Imaging Society’s 16th annual Lumiere Awards, set for Feb. 9, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

The honor will be presented during the society’s annual luncheon, which this year carries the theme “A Hero’s Journey,” celebrating storytellers whose work resonates both on screen and behind the scenes.

Jim Chabin, president of the Advanced Imaging Society, cited Hawke’s performance as Lorenz Hart in Richard Linklater’s “Blue Moon” as a key reason for the recognition, praising the actor’s ability to bring “playfulness and gravity” to the role. Chabin said Hawke’s career, spanning more than four decades, has consistently reflected curiosity, humanity and versatility.

Hawke, who is nominated for best actor for “Blue Moon” will join previously announced Lumiere Awards honorees Joseph Kosinski and Jerry Bruckheimer, who will receive the Harold Lloyd Award for their work on “F1,” and Jon M. Chu, set to receive the inaugural Judy Garland Legacy Award for “Wicked” and “Wicked: For Good.”

The Lumiere Awards honor creative and technical achievement across motion pictures, episodic and new media content, with additional categories recognizing music, immersive audio and emerging technologies.

Tuesday, February 3

“Sinners” Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw to Receive AFI’s Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal

Academy Award-nominated cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw (AFI Class of 2009), will receive the Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal at the AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to Eddie Murphy on April 18 at the Dolby Theatre.

The Schaffner Medal honors AFI Conservatory alumni whose work reflects the creativity, dedication, and storytelling excellence of filmmaker Franklin J. Schaffner. Past recipients include Darren Aronofsky, Patty Jenkins, Rachel Morrison and Terrence Malick.

“Autumn Durald Arkapaw is one of our generation’s defining voices in the art of visual storytelling,” said AFI President and CEO Bob Gazzale. “She’s brought us into the worlds of ‘Sinners’ and ‘Black Panther,’ and AFI is proud to celebrate her achievements.”

Durald Arkapaw earned an Academy Award nomination for best cinematography for “Sinners” (2025), a period drama with a supernatural twist directed by Ryan Coogler. The film, which combined Ultra Panavision 70 and IMAX formats, marked the first time a female cinematographer shot in both 65mm and IMAX. She also won best cinematography from the New York Film Critics Circle and the National Board of Review, with additional nominations from the American Society of Cinematographers and the British Society of Cinematographers.

Her credits include “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (2022), the Emmy-nominated first season of “Loki” (2021), Gia Coppola’s “The Last Showgirl” (2024) and music videos for Rihanna, Arcade Fire and The Weeknd. She became a member of the ASC in 2022 and was the first woman of color featured on American Cinematographer for her work on “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”

The AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to Eddie Murphy marks the 51st presentation of the honor. Tickets are available now.

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Kate Hudson to Receive Motion Picture Showperson of the Year Honor at 2026 ICG Publicists Awards

Kate Hudson will be honored with the Motion Picture Showperson of the Year Award at the 63rd annual ICG Publicists Awards, presented by the publicists of the International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600. The ceremony will take place March 13, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Hudson is a Golden Globe winner and an Academy Award and BAFTA nominee, with a career spanning film, television, music and producing. She is best known for her performances in “Almost Famous” and “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” and is currently earning awards attention for her role in Craig Brewer’s musical drama “Song Sung Blue,” now in theaters. Hudson also stars in and executive produces the Netflix series “Running Point,” which is set to return for a second season.

The Motion Picture Showperson of the Year Award honors individuals who exemplify innovation, creativity and showmanship in the development of motion pictures. Past recipients include Denzel Washington, Jon M. Chu, James Cameron and Kathleen Kennedy, as well as Hudson’s mother, Goldie Hawn.

The ICG Publicists Awards recognize excellence in publicity and achievement across film and television and have been held annually since 1964.

Monday, February 2

‘Love & Basketball’ 25th Anniversary Reunites Sanaa Lathan and Gina Prince-Bythewood for NBA All-Star Week Panel

In celebration of its 25th anniversay, Gina Prince-Bythewood’s “Love & Basketball” is set to launch the HBCU First LOOK Film Festival.

The event takes place Feb. 12, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. PT at the Maybourne Beverly Hills, featuring a reception and panel discussion exploring the film’s cultural impact on women’s sports.

CNN anchor Laura Coates will moderate the conversation titled “25 Years of Love & Basketball: A Celebration of Women in Sports,” joined by director Prince-Bythewood, star Sanaa Lathan, sports journalist Cari Champion and broadcasting pioneer Jayne Kennedy, the first Black woman sportscaster on national network television.

The film will kick off NBA week.

The panel will examine how the 2000 film’s legacy connects to today’s rising visibility of women’s athletics across the WNBA, college sports and media coverage. Prince-Bythewood’s film was added to the National Film Registry in 2023. Lathan’s portrayal of Monica Wright remains one of cinema’s most influential depictions of Black female athletes.

OWN will extend the celebration with a Valentine’s Day airing of “Love & Basketball” on Feb. 14 as part of its weekend programming.

Presenting sponsors include CNN, TNT Sports, Black Girl Vitamins, OWN and Visit East Point. The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival returns to Howard University Nov. 5-7.

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Sony Pictures Shifts Release Date for ‘The Breadwinner’ to May 29

Sony Pictures has announced a release date change for the family comedy “The Breadwinner,” moving the TriStar Pictures release from March 13 to May 29.

The film marks the feature debut of comedian Nate Bargatze, who stars as Nate Wilcox, a lifelong breadwinner thrust into stay-at-home dad duty when his wife Katie (Mandy Moore) lands a major business deal on Shark Tank. Left to manage three young daughters with little childcare experience, Nate discovers that running a household may be his toughest challenge yet.

The ensemble cast includes Colin Jost, Zach Cherry, Martin Herlihy, Kate Berlant, Kumail Nanjiani and Will Forte.

Eric Appel directs from a screenplay by Bargatze and Dan Lagana. Jeremy Latcham, Nate Bargatze and Dan Lagana produce, with JoAnn Perritano, Michael Musgrave and Tyler Zacharia serving as executive producers.