Carmike Cinemas Acquires Muvico Entertainment

Qube Cinema Acquires MetaMedia

March 31, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Qube Cinema has acquired MetaMedia, integrating MetaMedia’s cloud-based cinema content distribution platform and global operations into Qube’s product suite. The acquisition brings MetaMedia’s relationships with roughly 600 cinemas and its Azure-powered distribution platform under Qube’s control as the companies complete integration.

Velocity Acquires IMOXIEMEDIA to Enhance Cinema Solutions Division

September 1, 2020

Marketing & Advertising

Velocity, a Holland, Ohio-based managed services company, has acquired IMOXIEMEDIA, a Los Angeles provider of fulfillment, marketing and support services to the motion picture industry. The deal expands Velocity's physical marketing distribution and fulfillment capabilities to offer an integrated mix of static and digital signage and marketing solutions for entertainment customers.

Marcus Theatres Acquires Movie Tavern from VSS-Southern Theatres

February 1, 2019

Media & Entertainment

Marcus Theatres, a division of The Marcus Corporation, completed the acquisition of Movie Tavern's assets from VSS-Southern Theatres. The deal adds Movie Tavern's dine-in cinema circuit (22 locations across nine states) to Marcus' portfolio, expanding its geographic footprint and dine-in capability.

Cinven, KKR and Providence Complete Acquisition of MASMOVIL

November 17, 2020

Telecommunications

A consortium led by funds managed or advised by Cinven, KKR and Providence Equity (through Lorca Telecom Bidco SAU) has completed the acquisition of MASMOVIL IBERCOM, S.A., acquiring approximately 99.3% of the group's outstanding shares at a valuation of about €5.3 billion. The consortium said the deal will enable MASMOVIL to accelerate its investment strategy and pursue growth and projects to strengthen its position in the Spanish telecommunications market.

National CineMedia Acquires Spotlight Cinema Networks

November 17, 2025

Marketing & Advertising

National CineMedia, Inc. (NCM) has acquired Spotlight Cinema Networks, a U.S. cinema advertising company focused on luxury, art-house and dine-in exhibitors. The acquisition expands NCM's luxury-screen inventory and increases its national market share and presence in key New York and Los Angeles markets, unlocking new advertising and preshow inventory for premium advertisers.

Sony Pictures Entertainment Acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

June 12, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Sony Pictures Entertainment has acquired Alamo Drafthouse Cinema; terms were not disclosed. Alamo CEO Michael Kustermann will remain in place and lead SPE's new experiences division, and Alamo will continue to operate 35 cinemas (including Fantastic Fest) with headquarters in Austin, Texas. The seller group included Altamont Capital Partners, Fortress Investment Group and founder Tim League.