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Greg and Barbara MacGillivray Honored for their Contributions to Ocean Conservation at Oceana’s 18th Annual SeaChange Event

Laguna Beach, California, July 30, 2025 - This past weekend, Greg and Barbara MacGillivray were honored at Oceana's 18th annual SeaChange Summer Party in Laguna Beach for their lifelong dedication to ocean conservation. For decades, Greg and Barbara have poured their hearts into protecting the world’s oceans—not only through their pioneering work in documentary filmmaking, but through tireless advocacy, education, and philanthropy.  With more than 10 ocean films to their credit—including two Academy Award-nominated giant screen documentaries The Living Sea and Dolphins—and by supporting [...]

Greg and Barbara MacGillivray Honored for their Contributions to Ocean Conservation at Oceana’s 18th Annual SeaChange Event2025-11-13T03:54:15+00:00

Robby Rampersad, Omniversum, retires after 40 years

Omniversum in The Hague bid a fond farewell to our esteemed colleague and respected projectionist, Robby Rampersad, as he retires after an incredible career of over 40 years on Tuesday, January 23, 2025. Robby began working at the giant screen theater even before its opening on December 8, 1984. Despite offers from IMAX to assist in building new theaters, Robby chose to stay close to his beloved family, a testament to his values. IMAX entrusted him with the Omnimax projector, knowing no one understood it [...]

Robby Rampersad, Omniversum, retires after 40 years2025-01-23T22:36:34+00:00

Dr. Jane Goodall Joins Premiere of “Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope” at China Science and Technology Museum

On November 30, 2024, the China Science and Technology Museum celebrated the premiere of the giant screen film Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope, marking a momentous occasion for conservation and education. The event was made even more special by the presence of Dr. Jane Goodall herself, as she celebrates her 90th birthday year.

Dr. Jane Goodall Joins Premiere of “Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope” at China Science and Technology Museum2025-03-20T17:18:57+00:00

Monteleone Joins Mission Partners Entertainment Group to lead distribution team

Mission Partners Entertainment Group has announced that 25-year film industry veteran, Antonietta Monteleone has joined the company to serve as Chief Executive Officer.  Monteleone will lead the company’s distribution efforts while expanding its footprint as a producer and innovator in the giant screen documentary industry and beyond.

Monteleone Joins Mission Partners Entertainment Group to lead distribution team2025-02-04T19:29:05+00:00

Cosmic Picture Distribution welcomes new President; Strategic Advisor

Joanie Vandenberg Philipp will join as President, and Lutz Strategies Principal, Mike Lutz, as Strategic Advisor. The move positions Cosmic as a leader in original production, distribution and marketing.

Cosmic Picture Distribution welcomes new President; Strategic Advisor2024-12-18T09:14:14+00:00

GSCA announces its Elected Officers and Committee Chairs for 2025

December 16, 2024—The Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA) is pleased to announce its Board of Directors has elected officers and committee chairs for the coming year. These officers and committee chairs represent the 2025 Board, and their terms begin on January 1, 2025. The board has elected the following officers, who will serve one-year terms in this capacity: Chair              Jim Remar, Cosmosphere Vice-Chair     Patty Collins, MacGillivray Freeman Films Treasurer       Gordon Stalans, Tennessee Aquarium Secretary       Adam Smith, Exploration Place In accordance with GSCA’s bylaws the Executive [...]

GSCA announces its Elected Officers and Committee Chairs for 20252024-12-16T22:30:25+00:00
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