Established to enlighten the industry as it transitioned to digital, the EDCF still has a vital role to play — its president David Hancock projects some light on the wide …
A year in the Life of The EuropeanDigital Cinema Forum (EDCF) Read More
A key constraint on growth of cinema in emerging markets is lack of box office data. IHS Markit’s David Hancock explains that, without data, finding a way ahead is tough …
Unlocking emerging markets? Not without a map… Read More
How does the cinema exhibitor sit in a world that is increasingly abandoning the ownership of goods in favour of rental and subscription? Surprisingly comfortably, as it turns out. David …
Cinema in a Post Stuff World Read More
More than ever before, the cinema industry is facing a year of fundamental change. David Hancock, research director at IHS Markit, explores the dynamics — from digital file sizes to …
Cinema in 2019: A defining year? Read More
In film terms, you’re nobody unless you’re a part of a cinematic universe. Today, the dominance of franchises, sequels and intellectual property drives the box office forward. David Hancock explores …
The Revenge of Technology Read More
Global cinema exhibition is consolidating more rapidly than ever before — David Hancock investigates the impacts this is having on the sector. Words by David Hancock The top 10 …
The effects of consolidation Read More