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 favorite undercover cops, to name a few of the films that’ll be teased during their presentation.

Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) faces a host of super villains in The Amazing Spider-Man 2,

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 will host the presentation, which includes a screening of Million Dollar Arm presented in Dolby Atmos.

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 for just about all of its running time. Universal is offering a look at their summer slate today at CinemaCon,

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 off together on a journey into another world- it's not really the same film at all.

This week CinemaCon is taking place in Las Vegas.

CinemaCon 2014: A Peek at Paramount’s Summer Lineup

Paramount’s got a slate of massive films coming out in the next few months, with perhaps it most marquee release bookending the run—Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, coming on November 7. Nolan himself will be on hand at CinemaCon, as he was in 2012 when he showed a five minute clip of The Dark Knight Rises during a Warner Bros. presentation. Tonight at CinemaCon, Paramount will be showcasing some of their upcoming films for eager audiences at 6:30pm.

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 for a four-day celebration of the theaters and films we love.

We’ll be celebrating CinemaCon this week by highlighting theaters and the films that’ll be filling them this coming summer.

Breaking Braddock: New Christian Bale Film Puts Spotlight on Hard Hit Town

Director Scott Cooper’s new movie, Out of the Furnace, boasts a cast that includes Christian Bale, Casey Affleck, Woody Harrelson, Zoé Saldana, Sam Shepard and Forest Whitaker. It’s a thrilling drama about the lengths we’ll go for family, and, what pernicious elements fills the void in a town when the jobs disappear. Filmed and set in the ragged, depressed Rust Belt town of Braddock, Pennsylvania, Bale’s Russell Baze works at a mill that is likely going under,

Now Go Get Your Big Break: 6 Great Film and TV Jobs For Grads

Summer is coming to a close, and with it, we welcome the return of many recent grads from ‘gap summers.’ Armed with a newfound ambition and a healthy dose of reality once the slow-burn of summer traveling loses its allure, young people everywhere will be descending upon Starbucks and other free WiFi-wielding outlets to tweak their resumes, draft euphemistic cover letters, and seize that just-posted Craigslist job opening.

Of course, it goes without saying that for many (read: most) freshly-degreed adults,

Artists, Executives, and Politicians Talk Innovation: Highlights From the Creativity Conference

‘Creativity’ might not be the very first synonym associated with the nation’s capital, but Friday’s D.C.-based Creativity Conference, presented by the MPAA, TIME, and Microsoft gave attendees good reason to rethink that. The first-ever event brought together leaders from film, politics, technology, and journalism, to talk candidly about the state of creativity in the U.S.

The stylish Corcoran Gallery of Art served as stimulating backdrop for the innovation-focused conference,

Steaming Live: 2013 Creativity Conference, Presented by MPAA, Microsoft, and TIME

Today, the realms of film, tech, and journalism are colliding for a full day of invigorating panels, speakers, and demos in celebration of all things creative. The Motion Picture Association of America, Microsoft, and TIME are the official sponsors of the 2013 Creativity Conference, which kicks off today at 9am from the most creative place in the nation’s capital – the renowned Corcoran Museum.

Business leaders, artists, Hollywood executives, and government officials will convene to collaborate and share their respective expertise in channeling creativity.

CinemaCon Day Four: The Rise of Women, Catching Fire & More

On the final day of CinemaCon, conference goers reveled in wonderful studio presentations from Fox and Lionsgate, in addition to soaking up one of the most thought-provoking panels of the week – the Geena Davis-helmed presentation on the pressing need for studios and distributors to heighten the profile of women at the movies. From sizzling studio showcases to an impassioned call for more diversity at the box office, today was the perfect bookend to a film-fueled week.

CinemaCon Day Three: Johnny Depp, Salma Hayek, & Auteurs Galore

The third day of CinemaCon was an epic ode to the art of filmmaking and an optimistic look ahead at the future of theaters and movie-going. From a dynamic panel on keeping up with today’s savvy moviegoer, to an intimate and engaging lunch with three of the biggest directors on the planet, and incredible studio presentations from Walt Disney and Sony, here are a few of the highlights from today’s action packed ‘day three’

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, click here.)

While no one can dispute the value of the quiet comfort of watching a movie in your own home,

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 like a monstrously good time to be at the movies.

–WALT DISNEY STUDIOS–

CinemaCon Day Two: 4D, Man of Steel World Premiere & More

While many attendees are still reeling at Brad Pitt’s unannounced appearance at the Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on Monday night, Tuesday’s CinemaCon lineup proved no less exciting. The day kicked off with a dynamic state of the industry address from MPAA CEO and Chairman Chris Dodd, followed by an address by John Fithian, President of NATO. The trade show floor opened up to much acclaim – thanks to generous samples of fresh buttered popcorn,

CinemaCon Showcase: Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures’ Upcoming Films

CinemaCon continues apace today in Las Vegas, with a look at the 21st century moviegoer, a retrospective on some of the top grossing films of 2012, and the CinemaCon Trade Show to name a few events. While we’ve been reporting from the Con, we’ve already gotten a chance to sample Paramount Pictures upcoming slate of films, and today both Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. are showcasing their upcoming slate.

How Disney Creates Magic Moments and Generations of Happy Customers

No other brand on the planet has so thoroughly captured the essence of ‘enchantment’ quite like Walt Disney has. Fairy tales, animation, an international treasure trove of ethereal amusement parks – Walt Disney’s CV is proof that the brand’s ceaseless commitment to provoking wonder in everyone, of any age, anywhere pays off in dividends. Look no farther than memory recall – the mere mention of the brand name evokes sun-hued snapshots of real life magic;

CinemaCon Showcase: Paramount Pictures Upcoming Releases

Today at CinemaCon, among panels on the movie theater's embrace of the digital world and the future of theater architecture, Paramount Pictures is putting together an exclusive presentation highlighting their slate of summer films and more. We've put together a little trailer rundown of three upcoming Paramount releases for your perusal.

Pain & Gain

 Release date: April 26

Michael Bay’s Pain &

Hearing Is Believing: MPAA’s TED2013 Master Class With Music Supervisor Randall Poster

Everyone knows ‘seeing is believing,’ but master music supervisor Randall Poster will tell you: what you hear in motion pictures is just as tantamount to the images whirring across the screen. Poster is one of the most sought after music supervisors in Hollywood (a sampling from his impressive oeuvre: Rushmore!, Velvet Goldmine, Boardwalk Empire) —and he brought his prowess to TED2013, where he hosted the dynamic MPAA sponsored-Master Class,

Second Screens, Morgan Spurlock, and the Future of Film and TV: Variety’s Entertainment Summit At CES

The Credits recently journeyed to the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show, where we caught Variety’s Entertainment Summit amid the bustling Las Vegas Convention Center. Sponsored by one of the industry’s most venerable publications, the two-day summit celebrates innovation in the content industries.

Tucked away from the effervescent, gadget-adorned exhibition halls, we watched dynamic panels and discussions on the future of film,