2012 Schedule of Events

What follows is the FINAL schedule of events for CinemaCon 2012. All entries in PURPLE are the most recent and final updates and changes made.

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IMPORTANT: CinemaCon Registration and the “Admit One” Hospitality Lounge will be open on Sunday, April 22nd from 2:00pm – 6:00pm in the Roman Ballroom, located on the Promenade Level.

International Day, Monday, April 23

7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Location

Roman Ballroom-Promenade Level

CinemaCon International Day Registration

8:15 AM – 9:30 AM

Location

Palace Ballrooms I and II-Emperors Level

International Day Breakfast

(Note: Program starts promptly at 8:45am)

Event Sponsors

  • Ballantyne Strong Inc.
  • DLP Cinema©

Keynote Addresses

  • Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President, Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures International
  • Tim Richards, CEO, Vue Entertainment

9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Location

Palace Ballroom III-Emperors Level

International Morning Seminar Session

“Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Driving Incremental Box Office”

Moderator

  • Mark de Quervain, Sales and Marketing Director, Vue Entertainment

Presenters

  • David Andreadakis, Director, Decision Sciences, US, Aimia
  • Sarah Lewthwaite, Vice President Marketing, Cineplex Entertainment
  • Sara Hoogendorn, General Manager, Marketing, Hoyts Corporation

“Digital Cinema 2.0: The New Frontier and What Lies Ahead”

Moderator

  • Mark Christiansen, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Operations, Paramount Pictures

Panelists

  • Steve Weinstein, CEO, Motion Picture Laboratories, Inc.
  • Joe Hart, Sr. Vice President, Deluxe Digital Cinema
  • Christiane Ducasse, President, Smartjog USA
  • Curt Behlmer, Senior Vice President, Digital Cinema, Technicolor
  • Paul Holliman, Vice President – Distribution Administration and Operations, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
  • Drew Kaza, Executive Vice President Digital Development, Odeon UCI Cinemas

“Gone Digital: Now What For Programming?”

Moderator

  • David Hancock, Senior Analyst, Head of Film and Cinema, IHS Screen Digest

Topics and Presentations

  • “The Value Proposition for Alternative Content to the Exhibitor” - Brad LaDouceur, Vice President, Alternative Programming, Cineplex Entertainment Front Row Centre Events
  • “Content is Key: Challenges of Securing Regular Content Stream” - Dan Diamond, Senior Vice President, NCM Fathom Events
  • “Wimbledon 3D and Driving Live Sports in Cinema” - Dave Cowlishaw, Head of Business Development, Digital Cinema, Sony Europe Ltd.
  • “Marketing and Mobilizing Local Audience” - Eric Meyniel, International Content Director, Kinepolis

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location

Roman Ballroom-Promenade Level

International Day “Admit One” Hospitality Lounge

Sponsors

  • Allure Global Solutions
  • EFA Partners-Entertainment Financial Advisors

12:45 PM – 2:30 PM

Location

Palace Ballroom I and II

International Day Lunch

Sponsors

  • Rentrak
  • Christie

Award Presentations

  • International Filmmaker of the Year – Timur Bekmambetov (“Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter”)
  • Global Achievement Award in Exhibition – Delfin Fernandez, CEO, Hoyts Entertainment
  • CinemaCon Passepartout Award of Excellence – Jack Ledwith, Senior Vice President, International Distribution, Universal Pictures
  • International Boxoffice Achievement Award – Paramount Pictures International

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Location

Palace Ballroom III-Emperors Level

International Afternoon Seminar Session

“The Excitement and Challenges of the International Market in the 21st Century”

Moderator

  • Steven Gaydos, Executive Editor, “Variety”

Panel Members

  • Anthony Marcoly, President, Paramount Pictures International
  • Fernando Evole, CEO, Yelmo Cines
  • Munir Falah, President & CEO, Cine Colombia S.A.
  • Millard Ochs, President, Warner Bros. International Cinemas
  • Tomas Jegeus, Co-President, Twentieth Century Fox International

“Now Playing at Your Theatre: Best Practices From the World of Exhibition”

Presenters

  • David Seargeant, Group Managing Director, Amalgamated Holdings Limited
  • Adhemar Oliveira, Director, Cinemas Arteplex (Brazil)

This concludes the programming for International Day. CinemaCon officially kicks-off with a gala opening night event and presentation for all delegates starting at 6:30pm. Click here to continue with Monday’s Schedule of Events.

For International Day Programming on April 23rd, click here

Monday, April 23

CinemaCon officially begins for ALL Delegates at 3:30pm with a Special Seminar followed by our Gala Opening Night Studio Presentation in The Colosseum at 6:00pm

6:30 AM – 7:00 AM

2012 Al Lapidus Memorial Golf Tournament—Anthem Country Club

Buses depart at 6:30am, 6:45am & 7:00am

7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Location

Roman Ballroom-Promenade Level

CinemaCon Registration

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location

Roman Ballroom-Promenade Level

“Admit One” Hospitality Lounge

Sponsors

  • Allure Global Solutions
  • EFA Partners-Entertainment Financial Advisors

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Location

Palace Ballrooms I and II-Emperors Level

“The Disney Institute’s Approach to Employee Engagement”

Facilitator

  • Bruce Kimbrell, Site Leader, Disney Institute

Does a customer remember a product or a person? When our founder determined that people remember people, he had hit upon an essential business truth that led to immediate and sustained success. At Disney Parks, the mission of small teams is aligned with the mission of the larger organizational culture to create a seamless experience. We believe that in any business, an organization’s human resource culture is central to long-term success.

The Disney corporate culture is the cornerstone of its people management processes and is the philosophy underlying all business decisions. This program explores the culture and principles behind the highly successful Disney method of engagement of our people. You learn to adapt techniques used to communicate and care for your employees in order to sustain a supportive and interactive organizational culture.

6:30 PM – 8:15 PM

Location

The Colosseum-Casino Level

Gala Opening Night Event of CinemaCon 2012

“Paramount Pictures-Celebrating 100 Years of Outstanding Moviemaking”

Welcome to CinemaCon 2012-a special program featuring an exclusive sneak preview of select upcoming releases presented By Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Animation (complete with stars, filmmakers, surprises and more!)

Special Award Presentations

  • “Action Star of the Decade”- Dwayne Johnson
  • “CinemaCon Triumph Award”- Jim Tharp

8:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Location

Octavius Ballroom-Promenade Level

Opening Night Dinner Reception and Party

When the excitement in the theatre concludes, the fun will just be beginning as Paramount Pictures, in conjunction with Christie, Dolby Laboratories and IMAX Corporation, will be hosting the Opening Night Dinner Reception of CinemaCon 2012.

Sponsors

  • Christie
  • Dolby Laboratories
  • IMAX Corporation


Click here to view Tuesday’s schedule

Tuesday, April 24

7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Location

Roman Ballroom-Promenade Level

CinemaCon Registration

7:45 AM – 9:15 AM

Location

Palace Ballrooms-Emperors Level

All-Industry Breakfast and Special Program

(Note: Program starts promptly at 8:00am)

Sponsors

  • Ballantyne Strong Inc.
  • Reynolds & Reynolds, Inc.

Award Presentations

  • Bert Nathan Memorial Award-Shelly Olesen, VP of Sales & Marketing of C. Cretors & Company
  • Ken Mason InterSociety Award–Jerry Pierce, Chairman InterSociety’s Digital Cinema Forum and Former Senior Vice President, Universal Pictures

Special Panel Discussion

“Alternative Content: Is There Really Gold in Them Thar Hills?”

Moderator

  • Evan Saxon, Partner, D & E Entertainment

Panel Members

  • Brad LaDouceur, Vice President Alternative Programming, Cineplex Entertainment Front Row Centre Events
  • Lynne McQuaker, Director of Alternate Programming, Studio Movie Grill
  • Drew Kaza, Executive Vice President Digital Development, Odeon UCI Cinemas
  • Craig O’Connor, Director of Marketing, Clearview Cinemas
  • Gary Green, Director of Alternative Content, Carmike Cinemas

9:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Location

The Colosseum-Casino Level

“The State of the Industry: Past, Present and Future”

Special Remarks and Major Studio Presentation

Please Join Warner Bros. Pictures For A Sneak Peek At Its 2012 Films.

  • Jeff Robinov, President, Warner Bros. Pictures Group
  • Dan Fellman, President, Domestic Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President, International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures

DLP Cinema Presents

A Salute to the Top Grossing Films of 2011 (a special MasterImage 3D presentation)


Industry Addresses

  • Senator Chris Dodd, President and CEO, MPAA
  • John Fithian, President and CEO, NATO

2012 NATO Marquee Award Presentation

  • Ted Pedas, President, Circle Theatres Management


Industry Recognition

  • Jack Panzeca (ICTA )
  • John Evans, Jr. (NAC)

10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Location

Pompeiian Ballroom I-Promenade Level

Will Rogers Health Fair

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location

Roman Ballroom-Promenade Level

“Admit One” Hospitality Lounge

Sponsors

  • Allure Global Solutions
  • EFA Partners-Entertainment Financial Advisors

11:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Location

Forum Ballroom-Pool Level, Augustus Ballroom-Emperors Level and Milano and Neopolitan Ballrooms-Promenade Level

CinemaCon Trade Show and Corporate Suites

Note: Lunch will be served from 12:30pm – 2:00pm

Sponsors

  • Sony Digital Cinema Solutions
  • The Coca-Cola Company
  • “The Oogieloves in The BIG Balloon Adventure”

(and don’t forget to visit booth 436 for your chance to win a Fiat 500 Pop)

4:15 PM – 6:15 PM

Location

The Colosseum-Casino Level

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and Their Partners at DreamWorks Studios, Marvel Entertainment and Pixar, Invite You to an Exclusive Presentation Highlighting the Summer of 2012 and Beyond.

6:30 PM – 8:15 PM

Location

Octavius Ballroom-Promenade Level

Walt Disney Studios Invites You to a Post-Presentation Dinner Reception

Sponsor

  • MasterImage 3D

8:45 PM – 10:45 PM

Location

The Colosseum-Casino Level

Feature Screening Lionsgate Invites You to a Special Advance Screening of “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”


Click here to view Wednesday’s schedule

Wednesday, April 25

7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Location

Roman Ballroom-Promenade Level

CinemaCon Registration

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM

Location

The Colosseum-Casino Level

Continental Breakfast

Sponsor

  • Doremi

8:45 AM – 10:15 AM

Location

The Colosseum-Casino Level

Special Technical Demonstrations: Preserving the Quality and Integrity of the Screen Image

(program includes an exclusive demonstration of laser projection technology)

“Laser Light Technology: The New Frontier in Screen Brightness”

(Demonstration to be followed by a panel discussion)

Demonstration Moderator

  • Todd Hoddick, Vice President, Entertainment Division, NA, Barco

Panel Discussion Moderator

  • Jerry Pierce, Chairman, Inter-Society’s Digital Cinema Forum

Panel Members

  • John McDonald—Chairman, NATO Technology Committee and Executive Vice President, U.S. Operations, AMC Theatres.
  • Pete Lude—Senior VP, Solutions Engineering, Sony Digital Cinema Solutions
  • Michael Esch, Senior Director-Entertainment Solutions Product Development, Christie
  • Jim Reisteter, General Manager, Digital Cinema Division, NEC Display Solutions of America
  • Wim Buyens, Senior Vice President, Entertainment, Barco

“Pirate Eye and the Fight Against Movie Theft”

Moderator

  • Brian Dunn, Chief Executive Officer, Pirate Eye

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location

Pompeiian Ballroom I-Promenade Level

Will Rogers Health Fair

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location

Forum Ballroom-Pool Level; Augustus Ballroom-Emperors Level and Milano and Neopolitan Ballrooms-Promenade Level

CinemaCon Trade Show and Trade Show Suites

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location

Roman Ballroom-Promenade Level

“Admit One” Hospitality Lounge

Sponsors

  • Allure Global Solutions
  • EFA Partners-Entertainment Financial Advisors

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Location

Palace Ballroom I-Emperors Level

“An Industry Think Tank: Meeting the Expectations of Today’s Savvy Moviegoer”

Moderator

  • Anne Thompson, Editor-in-Chief of Thompson on Hollywood at Indiewire

Panel Members

  • Jeff Blake, Vice Chairman, Sony Pictures Entertainment
  • Amy Miles, CEO, Regal Entertainment Group
  • Tim League, Founder & CEO, Alamo Drafthouse
  • Greg Foster, Chairman and President, IMAX Entertainment
  • Neal Moritz, Producer (“Fast Five”, “21 Jump Street”)

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Location

Palace Ballroom II-Emperors Level

“Prioritizing Concessions in the New Digital Environment: A Panel Discussion on the creative adaptation of new space and communication that delivers profit to the bottom line.”

(How do you make food and beverage a primary focus and profit center at the theatre? This exceptional panel will discuss the trends toward prioritizing food and beverage spending in the new theatre setting that incorporates digital technology throughout the building. From new found space for creative remodels and new construction to communication between the auditorium, the concession stand, and the consumer, this panel will discuss new ways to improve your profit margins.)

Moderator

  • Anita Watts-President, Cinema Solutions

Panelists

  • Damon Rubio, EVP Operations, UltraStar Cinemas
  • Jeffrey Benson, CEO, Cinergy Cinemas
  • Arthur Seago, VP, Santikos Theatres
  • Larry Etter, VP Theatre Services, Malco Theatres
  • Bruce Proctor, ECM-President, Proctor Companies
  • Craig Chapin, CEO, Allure Global Solutions

12:45 PM – 2:30 PM

Location

Octavius Ballroom-Promenade Level

“Frankly Speaking: The World of Filmmaking Today, Tomorrow and Beyond”

(an in-depth roundtable discussion with today’s leading and groundbreaking filmmakers)

Moderator

  • Todd McCarthy, Chief Film Critic, “The Hollywood Reporter”

Distinguished Panel of Filmmakers (to date)

  • Ang Lee
  • Martin Scorsese

Sponsors

  • Barco
  • RealD

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Location

The Colosseum Lobby-Casino Level

Sony Pictures Entertainment Invites You to a Pre-Event Cocktail Reception at The Colosseum

5:45 PM – 6:45 PM

Location

The Colosseum-Casino Level

Sony Pictures Entertainment Invites You to an Exclusive Product Presentation Highlighting Its 2012 Films

7:45 PM – 10:00 PM

Location

Octavius Ballroom-Promenade Level

“2012 Pioneer of the Year Dinner”

The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation Proudly Bestows Its 2012 “Pioneer of the Year” Award on Jeffrey Katzenberg, Chairman, DreamWorks Animation

Master of Ceremonies

  • Jack Black

Special Guests

  • Cameron Diaz and Antonio Banderas

Sponsors

  • RealD
  • Fandango


Click here to view Thursday’s schedule

Thursday, April 26

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location

Roman Ballroom-Promenade Level

CinemaCon Registration

8:45 AM – 10:00 AM

Location

Palace Ballroom II

“International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) Seminars”

The International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) Presents

“Exhibitors Speak Out: An Industry Panel Discussion”

(a round-table discussion on current industry talking points such as screen size, 3D, the boothless cinema, laser projection and audience behavior).

Introduction:

  • Joe Demeo, Director of Sales Digital Cinema ­ North America, Barco, Inc.

Moderator

  • Mike Archer, Vice President Digital Cinema, Doremi

Panel Members:

  • Terrell Mayton, Director of Marketing, Carmike Cinemas
  • Dan McGrath, Chief Operating Officer, Cineplex Entertainment
  • Dan Huerta, Vice President, Digital Systems and New Technology, AMC Theatres
  • Tina Loucks, Digital Services Specialist, Rave Cinemas

“Light Levels: Optimizing Screens and Lamps”

(This session will target how proper light levels will improve overall presentation. It will focus on proper digital xenon lamp management, light levels and choosing the best type of screen and installation for an auditorium design.)

Moderator

  • Bobby Pinkston, Principal, BWP & Associates

Panel Members

  • Andrew Robinson, CEO, Harkness Screens
  • Paul Ratliff, Product Manager, Osram

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Location

Forum Ballroom-Pool Level; Augustus Ballroom-Emperors Level and Milano and Neopolitan Ballrooms-Promenade Level

CinemaCon Trade Show and Trade Show Suites

Event Sponsors

  • NCM Fathom

QSC Audio Products

(Note: Breakfast will be served on each level from 9:00am – 10:00am)

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Location

Pompeiian Ballroom I-Promenade Level

Will Rogers Health Fair

Note: Breakfast will be served from 9:00am – 10:00am

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location

Roman Ballroom-Promenade Level

“Admit One” Hospitality Lounge

Sponsors

  • Allure Global Solutions
  • EFA Partners-Entertainment Financial Advisors

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Location

The Colosseum-Casino Level

Twentieth Century Fox Invites You to a Special Presentation Highlighting its 2012 release schedule

12:30 PM – 2:15 PM

Location

Octavius Ballroom-Promenade Level

Luncheon and Special Program

Opening Remarks

“Priming of Today’s Moviegoer: The Importance of In-Theatre Advertising in a Digital World”

Vincent Bruzzese, President, Worldwide Motion Picture Group (MPG) at Ipsos

Panel Discussion

“Connecting with Today’s Moviegoing Audience: A Panel Discussion on Social Networking and Marketing in the Digital Age”

Moderator

  • Peter Cane, CEO, Boxoffice Media LLC

Panel Members

  • Kevin Shepela, Vice President, Business Development, Fandango
  • Stephen Colanero, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, AMC Theatres
  • Nicolas Gonda, Co-founder & CEO, Tugg, Inc.
  • T.J. Marchetti, Senior Vice President of Digital Marketing, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
  • Alexander Hartman, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President, Rightstrade.com

Event Sponsor

  • Worldwide Motion Picture Group (MPG) at Ipsos

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Location

The Colosseum-Casino Level

Universal Pictures Invites You to an Exclusive Product Presentation Highlighting the Summer of 2012 and Beyond

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Location

The Colosseum-Casino Level

CinemaCon 2012 Final Night Events
Hosted by The Coca-Cola Company

CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards

Emcee

  • Billy Bush, “Access Hollywood”

Award Presentations

  • Male Star of the Year—Jeremy Renner
  • Female Star of the Year—Jennifer Garner
  • Distinguished Decade of Achievement in Film—Charlize Theron
  • Career Achievement Award—Sylvester Stallone
  • Cinema Icon Award—Michelle Pfeiffer
  • Comedy Star of the Year—Anna Faris
  • Award of Excellence in Filmmaking—Judd Apatow
  • Male Star of Tomorrow—Taylor Kitsch
  • Female Star of Tomorrow—Chloë Grace Moretz
  • Breakthrough Performer of the Year—Josh Hutcherson
  • Rising Star of 2012—Diego Boneta

Presentation of the Fandango Fan Choice Award For Favorite Movie of 2011

  • “The Help”

9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Location

Caesars Palace Pool of the Gods

Gala Final Night Poolside Party and Reception

Event Sponsor

  • The Coca–Cola Company

Special Entertainment Provided by the Cast of “Jersey Boys”