LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMC Theatres® (NYSE:AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, is proud to announce the launch of AMC Artisan Films, a new programming and marketing initiative that will put a spotlight on a curated set of character and narrative driven movies.
AMC Artisan Films strives to make critically acclaimed films more accessible with the quality amenities and cutting-edge technology guests expect from AMC. Through AMC Artisan Films, AMC will program specialized movies consistently in select locations throughout the United States. This programming approach will let interested moviegoers know where to look for upcoming acclaimed and thought-provoking films, and it will provide consistent and convenient showtimes.
Any movie with the AMC Artisan Films seal shows expertise in writing, directing, acting and/or one of the many component parts that make up a movie. It is an artist-driven, thought-provoking movie that advances the art of filmmaking.
“Because AMC is the industry’s top choice for blockbuster movies, many consumers don’t realize that we play more elevated and celebrated films than anyone else in North America,” said Elizabeth Frank, EVP of Worldwide Programming and Chief Content Officer, AMC Theatres. “With the launch of AMC Artisan Films, we aim to expose more movie-goers to specialized films and increase their theatrical success. And we plan to increase consumer access to these special films by seeking earlier runs in platform releases and holding longer in theatre to give audiences time to learn about them from other passionate guests.”
The idea for AMC Artisan Films arose when AMC CEO Adam Aron and Elizabeth Frank met earlier this year in Los Angeles with several key members of the Directors Guild of America. Jon Avnet, one of many longtime and prominent directors who participated in the session, suggested that it is vital for major theatre operators to embrace small and mid-size films, whether they come from major studios or from more independent sources. On behalf of AMC, Aron and Frank agreed that AMC taking actions to promote and celebrate more films and more storytellers would be a healthy enhancement to the cinematic ecosystem, and AMC Artisan Films was born.
Curated by a selection of AMC’s own film team, AMC Artisan Films can be found online at www.amctheatres.com, highlighted by the AMC Artisan Films designation. AMC will also be promoting these films through specific AMC Artisan Films social channels: facebook.com/AMCArtisanFilms and on Twitter @AMCArtisanFilms.
The AMC Artisan Films program launches with the release of YESTERDAY, which opens nationwide on June 28, 2019. Additional upcoming AMC Artisan Films titles include MIDSOMMAR, BLINDED BY THE LIGHT, THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON, DOWNTON ABBEY, THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE, LUCE, THE KITCHEN and WHERE’D YOU GO, BERNADETTE.
About AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
AMC is the largest movie exhibition company in the United States, the largest in Europe and the largest throughout the world with approximately 1,000 theatres and 11,000 screens across the globe. AMC has propelled innovation in the exhibition industry by: deploying its Signature power-recliner seats; delivering enhanced food and beverage choices; generating greater guest engagement through its loyalty and subscription programs, web site and mobile apps; offering premium large format experiences and playing a wide variety of content including the latest Hollywood releases and independent programming. AMC operates among the most productive theatres in the United States' top markets, having the #1 or #2 market share positions in 21 of the 25 largest metropolitan areas of the United States. AMC is also #1 or #2 in market share in 12 of the 15 countries it serves in North America, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.amctheatres.com.
