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Cinemas

Former Cathay cinema operator mm2 to receive capital injection to support restructuring

mm2 Asia has signed a term sheet with MMRA, a subsidiary of Hildrics Asia Growth Fund, for a potential $25 million capital injection.
mm2 Asia has signed a term sheet with MMRA, a subsidiary of Hildrics Asia Growth Fund, for a potential $25 million capital injection.

Animated film Hoppers leaps to Pixar’s best original opening since Coco in 2017

Hoppers scored 94 per cent approval from critics on RottenTomatoes.com.
Hoppers scored 94 per cent approval from critics on RottenTomatoes.com.

Scream 7 sets franchise record with $81.6m debut at North America box office

Neve Campbell (left) and Courteney Cox return in Scream 7.
Neve Campbell (left) and Courteney Cox return in Scream 7.

‘Never thought it would be a hit’: Scream writer directs film franchise for the first time

scream25 - Neve Campbell (left) and Kevin Williamson on the set of Scream 7
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caption for 3244: Neve Campbell (left) and Kevin Williamson on the set of Scream 7
caption: Ghostface Killer in Scream 7
scream25 - Neve Campbell (left) and Kevin Williamson on the set of Scream 7
Source/copyright: UIP

caption for 3244: Neve Campbell (left) and Kevin Williamson on the set of Scream 7
caption: Ghostface Killer in Scream 7

'Devouring hydra': French cinema stars warn AI is 'plundering' industry

Signatories included many of French cinema’s brightest and best, such as actors Swann Arlaud.
Signatories included many of French cinema’s brightest and best, such as actors Swann Arlaud.

Beyond the blockbuster: Ushering in a new season of Singapore’s alternative cinemas

(Clockwise from left) The interior of the Capitol Theatre, new indie cinema Filmhouse and Shaw Theatres Lido’s new Lumiere Grand Hall.
(Clockwise from left) The interior of the Capitol Theatre, new indie cinema Filmhouse and Shaw Theatres Lido’s new Lumiere Grand Hall.

Beyond the blockbuster: Filmhouse hopes to bring back the soul of cinema

jofilm/ST20260201_202618400664/Ng Sor Luan/New indie cinema Filmhouse gives an exclusive first look for ST a few days before it opens. GM of Filmhouse, Sharon Tan, 41, and head of programming at Filmhouse, Walter Navarro, 45.
jofilm/ST20260201_202618400664/Ng Sor Luan/New indie cinema Filmhouse gives an exclusive first look for ST a few days before it opens. GM of Filmhouse, Sharon Tan, 41, and head of programming at Filmhouse, Walter Navarro, 45.

Beyond the blockbuster: Capitol Theatre takes its place as Singapore’s last picture palace

Interior of the Capitol Theatre on Feb 6, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Interior of the Capitol Theatre on Feb 6, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Beyond the blockbuster: Shaw Theatres forges ahead by going into premium tiers

The Lumiere Grand hall at Shaw Lido.
The Lumiere Grand hall at Shaw Lido.

Wuthering Heights gallops towards $103m in global ticket sales

Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in Wuthering Heights
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in Wuthering Heights

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.