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AMC Entertainment reported a successful Q2 2025, generating $1.4 billion in revenue, marking a 35.6% increase compared to the previous year.
Attendance surged to 62.8 million visitors, with record average spends: $12.14 per ticket and $7.95 on concessions.
Premium format screens, such as Dolby Cinema and IMAX, contributed significantly, with nearly triple standard screen occupancy at higher price points.
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* Queen will release a 5CD+2LP super deluxe Queen II box set on 27 March 2026 via EMI, expanding the original 1974 album extensively.

* Audio Research I/55 is a compact tube integrated amplifier derived from I/70, succeeding I/50, targeting high-end listeners seeking classic tube sound with m…

* ToxFreeLife tested 81 headphone models from brands including Sony, Apple, JBL, Bose, Samsung, and Temu across European retail and online marketplaces.

* Audio-Technica launches the ATH-CKD7NC USB-C wired earphones on February 27, featuring hybrid noise cancelling and priced at ¥9,680 via direct sales.