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From the President’s Desk
NATO’s John Fithian explains how those decrying admission levels and ticket prices are missing the big picture.

Dateline: Exhibition
EPIC Theatres announces plans to nearly quadruple its screen count; new plexes are in the works for CCG and Community Theatres.

Built By Association
Mid-States NATO exec Belinda Judson finds the sheer volume of local exhibition-related legislation “somewhat overwhelming.”

May Preview
Summer’s start brings the “Star Wars” finale, plus comedies starring SNL vets Ferrell, Rock, Sandler, Short and Stiller. Also, Late Additions to April.

Next!
As films starring black actors dominate the box office, we look at what’s ahead for the cinema’s most popular African-Americans.

Washington Report
A dozen years into the ADA era, Washington Counsel Steven John Fellman suggests exhibitors review their compliance programs.

Legislative Update
A New York City councilwoman has introduced a bill that would fine exhibitors $500 to $1,000 for advertising false start times.

Release Calendar
Coming movies ordered by date of bow. Updated weekly.

Events
A calendar of industry happenings.

How They Rate
Why films are classified as they are.

New NATO Members
Exhibitors who joined up.

Cash Drawer
Movies ranked by gross. Updated weekly. For weekend box office click here.

Index to Advertisers
A list of advertisers in this month's print edition of In Focus.

Developers Multiplexes
Evidence suggests that cinema owners, spurred by incentives, are situating more of their multiplexes in retail centers.