#FIRSTLOOK: PARAMOUNT PICTURES 2025 CINEMACON PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS & CINEMACON BIG SCREEN ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

PARAMOUNT PICTURES BROUGHT THE STAR POWER AT THEIR 2025 CINEMACON PRESENTATION YESTERDAY!

IN ATTENDANCE WERE:

STAR/PRODUCER TOM CRUISE AND DIRECTOR/WRITER/PRODUCER CHRISTOPHER McQUARRIE FROM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING

CHANNING TATUM FROM ROOFMAN

GLEN POWELL, COLMAN DOMINGO, JOSH BROLIN, DIRECTOR/PRODUCER EDGAR WRIGHT, PRODUCER SIMON KINBERG and PRODUCER NIRA PARK FROM THE RUNNING MAN

MARK HAMILL and TOM KENNY FROM THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

BRIAN ROBBINS, CO-CEO OF PARAMOUNT GLOBAL; PRESIDENT AND CEO OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES

CHRIS ARONSON, PRESIDENT OF DOMESTIC THEATRICAL DISTRIBUTION, PARAMOUNT PICTURES

RAMSEY NAITO, PRESIDENT OF PARAMOUNT ANIMATION

ALSO RECEIVING HONOURS AT THE CINEMACON BIG SCREEN ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS:

GLEN POWELL RECEIVES CINEMACON® STAR OF THE YEAR AWARD

CHANNING TATUM RECEIVES CINEMACON® DISTINGUISHED DECADE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN FILM AWARD

MARK HAMILL RECEIVES CINEMACON® ICON AWARD

#FIRSTLOOK: 2025 DISNEY CINEMACON PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS

The Walt Disney Studios thrilled attendees at the 2025 CinemaCon® Convention in Las Vegas earlier today with exclusive looks at its upcoming theatrical releases, including films from some of its renowned production studios—Disney Live Action, Marvel Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures.

Alan Bergman, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, took the stage at The Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace to welcome attendees and speak about the outstanding cinematic events that Disney will be delivering to theatres in the coming months.

Bergman thanked the attendees and then turned the microphone over to Andrew Cripps, head of theatrical distribution, who spoke about the importance of the theatrical experience and the partnerships involved that work together to bring audiences to theatres.

Cripps showcased The Walt Disney Studios’ record-breaking 2024 slate before kicking off the Studio’s 2025 presentation with a montage of footage from “Lilo & Stitch,” a live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic. The film, which is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family, will open exclusively in theatres May 23. “Lilo & Stitch” is directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the Oscar®-nominated filmmaker behind the animated feature film “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,” and stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, and introducing Maia Kealoha. The film is produced by Jonathan Eirich, p.g.a. and Dan Lin. The studio also released a brand-new clip and poster from the film today.

Next up, Lindsay Lohan, who is the CinemaCon Vanguard Award recipient, and Jamie Lee Curtis came on stage to talk about “Freakier Friday,” the eagerly anticipated sequel to the Disney classic, which opens in theatres August 8. Curtis and Lohan spoke about the film, and together they presented an extended trailer and montage. In the film, Curtis and Lohan reprise their roles as Tess and Anna Coleman. The story picks up years after Tess (Curtis) and Anna (Lohan) endured an identity crisis. Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might indeed strike twice. Directed by Nisha Ganatra, “Freakier Friday” also stars Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Rosalind Chao, Chad Michael Murray, and Mark Harmon. Kristin Burr, p.g.a., Andrew Gunn, p.g.a., and Jamie Lee Curtis produce.

With a dazzling “grid” light show, Jared Leto and Jeff Bridges walked on stage where they were introduced by Cripps. Leto and Bridges chatted about Disney’s “TRON: Ares” and showed an extended trailer. “TRON: Ares” is the highly anticipated third installment in the “TRON” franchise and follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings. The feature film is directed by Joachim Rønning and stars Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, with Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges. Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver, Justin Springer, Jared Leto, Emma Ludbrook and Steven Lisberger are the producers. “TRON: Ares” opens in theatres on October 10.

CinemaCon attendees were next treated to an exclusive clip from “The Amateur,” an all-new espionage-thriller from 20th Century Studios, which premiered last night in New York and opens in theatres nationwide April 11. “The Amateur,” directed by James Hawes, stars Oscar® winner Rami Malek, Academy Award® nominee Laurence Fishburne, Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Jon Bernthal, Michael Stuhlbarg, Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, Adrian Martinez and Danny Sapani. The film is produced by Hutch Parker, p.g.a., Dan Wilson, p.g.a., Rami Malek and Joel B. Michaels.

Elle Fanning, the star of 20th Century Studios’ “Predator: Badlands,” joined Cripps onstage and screened a first look at the trailer for the upcoming film directed by Dan Trachtenberg (“Prey”). The newest entry in the “Predator” franchise is set in the future on a remote planet, where a young Predator, outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. “Predator: Badlands” opens exclusively in theatres November 7.

Jeremy Allen White, who plays Bruce Springsteen, and Jeremy Strong, who portrays his longtime manager, Jon Landau, in 20th Century Studios’ “Deliver Me from Nowhere,” surprised fans and gave attendees a first look at the upcoming film. Chronicling the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 “Nebraska” album, which was recorded on a 4-track recorder in Springsteen’s New Jersey bedroom, “Deliver me from Nowhere” is directed by Scott Cooper from his adaptation of Warren Zanes’ book of the same name. “Deliver Me from Nowhere” also features Paul Walter Hauser as guitar tech Mike Batlan; Odessa Young as love interest, Faye; Stephen Graham as Springsteen’s father, Doug; Gaby Hoffman as Springsteen’s mom, Adele; and David Krumholtz as Columbia executive Al Teller. The film is produced by Cooper, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Eric Robinson and Scott Stuber.

Up next, Jamie Lee Curtis returned to the stage with Emma Mackey, who both star in 20th Century Studios’ “Ella McCay,” a new comedy written and directed by Oscar® and Emmy Award® winner James L. Brooks, which is slated for release on September 19. After offering some details about the film, Curtis welcomed James L. Brooks and Alan Bergman to the stage where Bergman presented Brooks with CinemaCon’s Cinema Vérité Award, which recognizes the achievements of actors, actresses, and filmmakers, providing an opportunity for the global theatrical exhibition industry to thank them for bringing the best in filmmaking to their screens. Brooks then introduced a sizzle reel that was screened exclusively for CinemaCon attendees. “Ella McCay” is about the complicated politics that arise when a young woman’s stressful career clashes with her chaotic family life. “Ella McCay” features an all-star cast, including Emma Mackey, Woody Harrelson, Kumail Nanjiani, Spike Fearn, Ayo Edebiri, Jack Lowden, Rebecca Hall, Julie Kavner, Becky Ann Baker, Joey Brooks with Albert Brooks, and Jamie Lee Curtis. The film is produced by James L. Brooks, Richard Sakai, Julie Ansell and Jennifer Simchowitz.

Attendees were treated to the first trailer from Searchlight Pictures’ upcoming “The Roses,” which is directed by Jay Roach and written by Tony McNamara, starring Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Belinda Bromilow, Sunita Mani, Ncuti Gatwa, Jamie Demetriou, Zoë Chao, and Kate McKinnon. In “The Roses” life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing—as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites. “The Roses” is a reimagining of the 1989 classic film “The War of the Roses,” based on the novel by Warren Adler. The film is produced by Jay Roach, Michelle Graham, Adam Ackland, Leah Clarke, Ed Sinclair, and Tom Carver. “The Roses” opens in theatres nationwide on August 29.

Up next, stars Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hannah John-Kamen and Wyatt Russell surprised attendees with footage from Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts,” which opens in U.S. theatres on May 2. In “Thunderbolts,” Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes — Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker. After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite as something much more before it’s too late? The film also stars Sebastian Stan, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer and Wendell Edward Pierce. Jake Schreier directs “Thunderbolts*”with Kevin Feige producing.

Then Kevin Feige, in a taped greeting, introduced footage that transported attendees through time to the 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world of Marvel Studios’ upcoming “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.” Marvel’s First Family—Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach)—face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren’t bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal. Directed by Matt Shakman and produced by Kevin Feige, Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” opens in theatres July 25.

Oscar®-winner Zoe Saldaña came on stage next to talk about her role as Aunt Olga in Disney and Pixar’s “Elio.” Fans enjoyed six minutes of 3D-footage from the upcoming film, which hits theatres June 20. The cosmic misadventure introduces Elio (voiced by Yonas Kibreab), a space fanatic with an active imagination and a huge alien obsession. So, when he’s beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide, Elio’s all in for the epic undertaking. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s leader, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions, and somehow discover who and where he is truly meant to be. Directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi and Adrian Molina, and produced by Mary Alice Drumm, the film also features the voices of Remy Edgerly as Glordon, Brad Garrett as Lord Grigon, Jameela Jamil as Ambassador Questa and Shirley Henderson as Ooooo.

Oscar®-winning actor Ke Huy Quan was up next and shared two clips and first-look visuals from Disney Animation’s new big-screen adventure “Zootopia 2.” Quan, who voices Gary De’Snake, a venomous-but-lovable pit viper, revealed today that Quinta Brunson is joining the voice cast as therapist Dr. Fuzzby, an adorable quokka who lends a paw to detectives Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman). In the all-new story, Nick and Judy find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before. From the Oscar-winning team of Disney Animation chief creative officer Jared Bush and Byron Howard (directors) and Yvett Merino (producer), “Zootopia 2” releases in theatres Nov. 26.

Alan Bergman returned to the stage to present director James Cameron via a taped message for “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” the third film in the phenomenally successful “Avatar” franchise, opening exclusively in theatres worldwide December 19. Cameron addressed the audience and then called out Zoe Saldaña, who came back onstage to introduce a sneak peek at the film. James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new adventure with Marine turned Na’vi leader Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Na’vi warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), and the Sully family. The film also stars Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Oona Chaplin, Jack Champion, Britain Dalton, Trinity Bliss, and Bailey Bass. Cameron and Jon Landau produce.

About The Walt Disney Studios:

For 100 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today, it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, Searchlight Pictures, and 20th Century Studios. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Group, producer of world-class stage shows, and Disney Music Group.

#FIRSTLOOK: HIGHLIGHTS FROM PARAMOUNT PICTURES 2024 CINEMACON PRESENTATION

Paramount Pictures presented their upcoming release slate at CinemaCon in Las Vegas yesterday. In attendance were the likes of Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn.

CHRIS HEMSWORTH, BRIAN TYREE HENRY, DIRECTOR JOSH COOLEY

PRODUCERS LORENZO DI BONAVENTURA, MARK VAHRADIAN AND AARON DEM AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ZEV FOREMAN 

FROM TRANSFORMERS ONE

LUPITA NYONG’O, JOSEPH QUINN, 

DIRECTOR/SCREENPLAY/STORY BY MICHAEL SARNOSKI AND PRODUCER ANDREW FORM

FROM A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE

BRIAN ROBBINS, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES

CHRIS ARONSON, PRESIDENT OF DOMESTIC THEATRICAL DISTRIBUTION, PARAMOUNT PICTURES

(Photo credit: Paramount Pictures)

#FIRSTLOOK: DISNEY 2023 CINEMACON CONVENTION ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Walt Disney Studios thrilled 2023 CinemaCon Convention attendees with an exclusive look at its upcoming theatrical slate earlier today. The company is celebrating 100 Years of Wonder as it enters its second century.

Alan Bergman, co-chairman Disney Entertainment and Tony Chambers, executive vice president and head of theatrical distribution, took to the Colosseum stage at Caesar’s Palace to share a look at the Studio’s upcoming exclusive theatrical releases, including casting news and content sneak peeks. This year, the Studio will be releasing films from all its famed production studios (Disney Live Action, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures) for the first time since 2019.

Bergman thanked exhibitors for their ongoing partnership and for helping make “Avatar: The Way of Water” a $2.3 billion global success. He then acknowledged Disney’s 100th anniversary and its legacy of iconic storytelling before turning the stage over to Chambers, who emphasized the singular experience of enjoying a great story in the cinema and guided the audience through a jam-packed presentation of must-see movies that will land in theatres over the next several months.

Up first, the audience was treated to an exclusive clip from Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” which opens in the U.S. and Canada on May 5. The new installment is directed once again by James Gunn and features the all-star cast led by Chris Pratt. The brand-new trailer for “The Marvels,” opening November 10, was screened as well. The sequel to “Captain Marvel” stars Brie Larson as Carol Danvers, Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau, Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan, and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury.

Looking ahead to one of the most anticipated releases this fall, Chambers announced that Chris Pine (“Into the Woods,” “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves”) has joined the voice cast of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Wish,” as King Magnifico opposite Academy Award® winner Ariana DeBose (“West Side Story”) as Asha. Blending beautiful watercolor style with groundbreaking CG animation, “Wish” is an original, animated musical adventure that draws inspiration from the classics to tell a story for the ages. An exclusive scene featuring “This Wish,” one of the film’s original songs performed by DeBose, was unveiled. “Wish” opens in theatres nationwide November 22.

Two-time Oscar® nominee Melissa McCarthy (“Bridesmaids,” “Can You Ever Forgive Me?”), who plays Ursula in Disney Live Action’s reimagining of “The Little Mermaid,” joined Chambers onstage to introduce an exclusive first look at her performance of “Poor Unfortunate Souls” from the film. The actress is set to be honored with CinemaCon’s Cinema Véritê Award. “The Little Mermaid” is directed by Academy Award® nominee Rob Marshall (“Chicago”) and features music by eight-time Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken (“Beauty and the Beast,’ “Aladdin”) and three-time Tony Award® winner Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton,” “In the Heights”). In addition to McCarthy, the film also stars Halle Bailey, Awkwafina, Tony winner Daveed Diggs (“Hamilton”), and Oscar winner Javier Bardem (“No Country for Old Men”). Tickets for the film went on sale today ahead of its May 26 debut in theatres.

CinemaCon attendees were then treated to a special look at Disney Live Action’s “Haunted Mansion,” which highlighted the mythology and scope of the film. The beloved theme park attraction comes to life in a comically creepy adventure directed by Justin Simien that stars an ensemble cast featuring Lakeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, Chase W. Dillon, Dan Levy, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jared Leto as the Hatbox Ghost. “Haunted Mansion” is set to thrill audiences when it hits theatres July 28.

Up next, 20 minutes of exclusive footage from Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental” was screened in 3D for the audience. A story about finding connection, celebrating differences, and discovering your place in the world, “Elemental” features stunning visuals from the artists at Pixar, who continue to push the limits of both animation and technology. The film will premiere in its entirety at the upcoming Cannes International Film Festival before opening in theatres nationwide June 16.

An exclusive reveal of the brand-new trailer from Searchlight Pictures’ “Next Goal Wins” was next. Directed by Academy Award® winner Taika Waititi (“Jojo Rabbit,” “Thor: Ragnarok”), the film follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001. With the World Cup Qualifiers approaching, the team hires down-on-his-luck, maverick coach Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender) hoping he will turn the world’s worst soccer team around in this heartfelt underdog comedy. In theatres November 17, 2023.

“A Haunting in Venice,” 20th Century Studios’ latest Agatha Christie adaptation from Oscar®-winning filmmaker Kenneth Branagh (“Belfast”), doesn’t hit theatres until September 15, but CinemaCon attendees were treated to the teaser trailer for the supernatural horror-thriller which features an all-star cast including Branagh, Tina Fey and recent Academy Award® winner Michelle Yeoh (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”).

The first footage from 20th Century Studios and New Regency’s “The Creator” was also screened exclusively in the room, showcasing the ambitious scope and cinematic visuals of the film. The epic sci-fi action thriller directed by Gareth Edwards (“Rogue One,” “Godzilla”) starring John David Washington (“Tenet”) and Gemma Chan (“Eternals”) opens in theatres September 29.

Chambers then shared a special greeting from the star of Lucasfilm’s eagerly awaited “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” Harrison Ford, who introduced an action-packed clip just for CinemaCon. The film, which also stars Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Mads Mikkelsen and is directed by James Mangold (“Ford v Ferrari”) will premiere at the Cannes International Film Festival before hitting theatres June 30.

The Studio closed out the presentation with an exclusive screening of 20th Century Studios’ “The Boogeyman” in DolbyVision and Dolby Atmos. The horror-thriller from the mind of Stephen King, which is directed by Rob Savage, opens in theatres June 2.

#FIRSTLOOK: STARS OUT IN FULL FORCE AT 2018 CINEMACON IN LAS VEGAS

As you know, CINEMACON is underway in Las Vegas and Paramount Pictures were front and center with a star-studded presentation of several upcoming releases on their release slate! Taking place at Caesar’s Palace last night, stars and titles were unveiled including the likes of Tiffany Haddish, Taraji P. Henson, Jane Fonda, Mary Steenburgen, Candace Bergen, Diane Keaton, Johnny Knoxville, Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, Angela Bassett, Simon Pegg, Henry Cavill, Rachel Platten, Tom Cruise and several more!

BOOK CLUB
May 18, 2018
Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen, Bill Holderman, Erin Simms

ACTION POINT
June 1, 2018
Johnny Knoxville

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FALLOUT
July 27, 2018
Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Simon Pegg, Angela Bassett, Christopher McQuarrie

UNTITLED TYLER PERRY MOVIE
November 2, 2018
Tiffany Haddish

BUMBLEBEE
December 21, 2018
Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Travis Knight

WHAT MEN WANT
January 11, 2019
Taraji P. Henson

WONDER PARK
March 15, 2019
Rachel Platten

See the stars:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exciting stuff! Things we never thought we’d see: our faves Rachel Platten and Tom Cruise side-by-side in a pic! Love it!

 

(Photo credit: Paramount Pictures/Getty Images)

#FIRSTLOOK: ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER + TOM CRUISE AMONG STARS AT CINEMACON 2015

We’re only vaguely familiar with CINEMACON, the Event held in Las Vegas, now in its fifth year celebrating the Moviegoing experience.  Organized by the Event is known as the official Convention of The National Association of Theatre Owners and all we know is that’s where we need to be right now!

Paramount Pictures got the excitement off with a bang bringing-out two of the biggest Megastars on Earth, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tom Cruise, out for The State of the Industry: Past, Present and Future, highlighting the Studio’s 2015 Summer Releases!  The former stars in Terminator: Genisys, while the latter in Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation. The starpower is explosive!

There also have been sightings of the likes of Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Tom Hardy and Henry Cavill milling about Caesars Palace! Exciting.

(Photo credit: Paramount Pictures)