CinemaNext

17/06/2026

⚡CinemaNext UK is hiring ⚡

🎬 We’re Hiring: Cinema Engineer – South of England
📍 Field-Based | Uxbridge HQ | UK Travel

Do you have a passion for cinema technology and enjoy being hands-on with cutting-edge systems? We’re looking for a Cinema Engineer to join our team and play a key role in delivering exceptional big-screen experiences across the South of England. This is your chance to work at the heart of the cinema industry — maintaining, upgrading, and supporting the technology that powers unforgettable audience experiences.

🚀 Why This Role Stands Out
Work with advanced digital projection, audio & cinema systems
Enjoy a competitive salary + performance bonus + benefits
Operate with autonomy while being backed by a supportive expert team
Be part of shaping the future of cinema experiences across the UK
Work in a dynamic, field-based role — no two days are the same

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing
Maintaining and servicing cinema projection, audio, and network systems
Diagnosing and resolving technical issues on-site
Supporting installations and system upgrades
Delivering high-quality performance and reliability across multiple sites
Acting as a brand ambassador, representing us in cinemas nationwide
Collaborating with engineers and supporting continuous improvements

🫵 What You’ll Bring
Experience in cinema, AV, or technical field engineering
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of digital projection and cinema audio systems
A customer-focused approach and ability to work independently
Willingness to travel regularly across the South of England
Full UK Driving Licence

🌟 Ready to Step Into a Role That Makes an Impact?
If you’re looking for a role where your skills directly enhance the cinema experience for thousands of people, we want to hear from you.

📩 Apply now or get in touch with [email protected] to learn more

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16/06/2026

🏛️ Antoni Gaudí started building the Sagrada Família in 1882. It’s now 2026, and after 144 years (give or take), it’s almost finished.

The good news? You don’t need that kind of patience to meet us at CineEurope.

While Gaudí’s masterpiece took over a century, you can book a meeting with the CinemaNext team in under a minute. No scaffolding, no generational handover, no waiting for the spires to top out.

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Find us at Booth #518 at the CCIB, 22–25 June. You can even win a pair of Apple AirPods Pro 3.

Come and talk cinema technology and CinemaNext Solutions with us in Barcelona!

09/06/2026

🎬 Van harte gefeliciteerd met de spectaculaire heropening van BIOS Zeelandhallen!

Na drie maanden intensief werk is de bioscoop bij de Zeelandhallen volledig in een nieuw jasje gestoken, manager Kevin van Iersel vatte het perfect samen: je herkent de plek niet meer.

We zijn er trots op dat we nieuwe Barco-projectie hebben geleverd en geïnstalleerd, samen met de premium stoelen die de zaal nu kenmerken (luxe banken met kleine bijzettafeltjes voor de popcorn, een echte primeur in Nederland). Samen met een upgrade naar 7.1 geluid in alle zalen brengt dit de hele ervaring stevig in de 21e eeuw.

Een echte teamprestatie met een strakke deadline, en een verbluffend resultaat. Op de eerste films die draaien en vele uitverkochte zalen in het verschiet.

Welkom in de nieuwe bioscoop!

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🎬 Congratulations to BIOS Zeelandhallen on a spectacular reopening!

After three months of intensive work, the cinema by the Zeelandhallen has been completely reborn, and manager Kevin van Iersel summed it up perfectly: you won't recognise the place.

We're proud to have supplied and installed the new Barco projection alongside the premium seating that now defines the auditorium (luxurious sofas with little side tables for the popcorn, a genuine first in The Netherlands). Together with a brand-new sound system, it brings the whole experience firmly into the 21st century.

A real team effort against a tight deadline, and a stunning result. Here's to the first films rolling and many full houses ahead.

Welkcome to the new cinema! 👏



08/06/2026

🏆 Congratulations to all 50 cinema groups recognised in this year's Giants of Exhibition: Europe list, published by UNIC - The International Union of Cinemas and Boxoffice PRO.

The fifth edition once again reminds us of the scale, ambition and resilience of the European exhibition sector. Together, the companies featured represent more than 18,600 screens across over 2,300 sites in 38 territories. That breadth speaks volumes about the continued health and diversity of our industry.

A special mention goes to our friends and partners The Arc Cinema, winner of this year's Breakthrough Giant Award. Entering the Top 50 at number 45 after years of steady, organic growth is no small feat, and it's richly deserved. We're proud to support the team in their continued expansion across Ireland and the UK.

We look forward to celebrating everyone on the list at the awards ceremony in Barcelona on 23 June, during CineEurope. See you there.

Brussels: 3 June 2026 - The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the trade body representing cinema operators across 39 European territories, and Boxoffice Pro, the world’s leading trade publication covering the global theatrical exhibition industry, today published the fifth edition of the Gian...

26/05/2026

Day one of 2026 is underway, and what a great start it's been. Huge thanks to the AV MEDIA team for putting together a conference that gets better every year, and to everyone who's attended and talked to us.

Brilliant to have Araceli Vaello, Walter Wiesner and Miloš Tourek representing CinemaNext in Prague this week - on and off stage - talking seating, solutions, and how to make life a bit easier (and more profitable) for Czech exhibitors.

Looking forward to day two tomorrow at Signal Space and CineStar Anděl. If you're around, come and say hello.

26/05/2026

🍿 Congratulations to REEL Cinema Bishop Auckland on the opening of their brand-new seven-screen multiplex in Bishop Auckland.

A huge thank you to the Reel team for the warm welcome to "Bish" at last Thursday's opening night at Fieldon Bridge Retail & Leisure Park, and for trusting CinemaNext to help deliver this excellent new site.

True to its tagline as "The Reel Heart of the Community", Reel's latest cinema brings a modern, comfortable filmgoing experience to County Durham, complete with a licensed bar, integrated coffee shop, and a strong accessibility programme (autism-friendly, audio-described, parent and baby, senior and subtitled performances), alongside the best in event cinema and the latest blockbusters.

It has been a real pleasure working with the Reel Cinema team on this project, and we wish everyone in Bishop Auckland many great nights at the pictures.

22/05/2026

🎬 Das Wiener Bellaria Kino ist zurück !

Nach mehr als fünf Jahren Schließung hat eines der ikonischsten Kinos Wiens letzten Monat wieder seine Türen geöffnet. Gegründet 1911, war das Bellaria immer mehr als nur ein Kino. Es ist eine Kulturinstitution, die untrennbar mit dem Herz dieser Stadt verbunden ist.

Die Modernisierung eines denkmalgeschützten Gebäudes für den zeitgemäßen Kinobetrieb ist alles andere als einfach. Unser österreichisches Team stellte sich der Herausforderung: Installation einer kabinenlosen Projektion mit einem Barco Cinema Laserprojektor und unserer P-SBOX Hushbox, professionellen JBL Lautsprechern & Verstärkern mit neuer Schalldämmung sowie 123 brandneuen roten Samtstühlen von Ezcaray Seating, und das alles, ohne den historischen Charakter des Gebäudes auch nur im Geringsten zu verändern.

Wie Mitinhaber Michael Stejskal es sagte: „Grundsatzmäßig wäre es billiger gewesen, alles abzureißen und komplett neu zu bauen. Aber das war natürlich keine Option.“

Das Ergebnis? Ein hochmodernes Boutique-Kino, das sich genau so anfühlt, wie es schon immer hätte sein sollen — zeitlos und dennoch für die Gegenwart gemacht.

Herzlichen Glückwunsch an Sophie Stejskal und Michael Stejskal, und willkommen zurück, Bellaria. 🍿

👉 Die ganze Geschichte im ersten Link unten.



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🎬 Vienna's historic Bellaria Kino is back !

After more than five years of closure, one of Vienna's most iconic cinemas reopened its doors last month. Founded in 1911, the Bellaria has always been more than just a cinema. It's a cultural institution, woven into the very fabric of the city.

Renovating a listed heritage building for modern cinema exhibition is never straightforward. Our Austrian team rose to the challenge: installing a full boothless projection setup with a Barco Cinema laser projector and our CinemaNext P-SBOX hushbox, JBL Professional speakers & amplifiers with new soundproofing, and 123 brand-new red velvet Ezcaray Seating seats, all while preserving every inch of the building's historic character.

As co-owner Michael Stejskal put it: "In principle, it would have been cheaper to tear everything down and build completely new. But that was naturally not an option."

The result? A state-of-the-art boutique cinema that feels timeless, yet built for today.

Our congratulations to Sophie and Michael Stejskal, and welcome back, Bellaria. 🍿

👉 Read the full story in the first link below.

📷 Stefanie Weberhofer

21/05/2026

🎬 Prague, see you next week!

CinemaNext is returning to Cinema Czech 2026, one of Central Europe's most valuable gatherings for cinema exhibitors, distributors, and technology partners.

📅 26–27 May 2026 | Prague, Czech Republic

Spanning multiple venues across the city — CineStar Černý Most, AV MEDIA, Signal Space, and CineStar Cinemas Anděl — this two-day conference is where real conversations happen about the future of cinema in the region.

🎤 Our VP Solutions, Araceli Vaello, will be presenting on how technology can reduce financial pressure on cinema operators through energy savings, smarter automation, and streamlined workflows. Not tech for tech's sake, but measurable impact.

The rest of our team on the ground:

👋 Walter Wiesner, EMEA Sales Manager, Seating & Outfitting, will be there to continue the conversation on cinema seating and fit-out, with the latest developments in recliners, premium formats, and auditorium refurbishment available to discuss on-site.

👋 Meet Miloš Tourek, Country Manager, CinemaNext Czech, for all your project needs.

Whether you're looking to discuss a local project, explore premium seating and auditorium refurbishment solutions, or simply reconnect, we'd love to meet.

https://www.cinemanext.com/blog/industry-events-6/cinema-czech-2026-313

We're delighted to announce CinemaNext's return to Cinema Czech, taking place on 26-27 May 2026 in Prague. Now firmly established in the Central European cinema calendar, the conference brings together exhibitors, distributors, and technology partners to share insights, trends, and innovations shapi...

15/05/2026

🍿 Une grande nouvelle pour les cinéphiles du Val-d'Oise : Megarama ouvre les portes de son tout nouveau complexe à Cormeilles-en-Parisis !

Depuis le 14 mai, c'est 6 salles, 715 places, une salle premium Horizon THX, des fauteuils recliners et du son Dolby 7.1 qui attendent les spectateurs. Un complexe de haut vol, équipé par CinemaNext.

Félicitations à Jean-Pierre Lemoine et à toute l'équipe Megarama pour cette inauguration qui vient enrichir l'offre culturelle locale. 🏆

Le nouveau complexe Megarama de Cormeilles-en-Parisis, dans le Val-d’Oise, a accueilli ses premiers spectateurs le 14 mai. Un projet calibré pour devenir le cinéma de proximité de son bassin de vie. Dirigé par Stéphane Michel, qui a récemment rejoint le groupe, le Megarama de Cormeilles-en-P...

13/05/2026

🍿 Day Two of the UK Cinema Association Conference 2026 at Vue Westfield Shepherd’s Bush, London. Our VP Solutions Araceli Vaello is giving a presentation on the importance of energy efficiency for cinema operations, as part of CinemaNext Gold Sponsorship support.