NEWS
Michigan Cinema United's lobbyist, Karoub Associates, monitors all relevant legislation, keeps members apprised of happenings, and issues calls to action when advocacy is needed. Bookmark and come back to this page often to stay up-to-date on vital information.
FRIDAY
SEPTEMBER 10,2025
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​The Michigan Cinema United's Legislative Reception was a tremendous success, and we extend our sincere appreciation to the many theatre owners who attended and contributed. Their generosity in donating movie posters, passes, and other materials helped create a lively, engaging atmosphere that reflected the strength of our industry. We were also honored to welcome Cinema United’s Head of Government Affairs and Strategy, whose attendance underscored the importance of Michigan’s theatre community within the broader national conversation.
The event drew an excellent turnout from legislators and their staff, providing theatre owners with valuable opportunities to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing their businesses directly with policymakers. This exchange of ideas and perspectives strengthened relationships and helped ensure that the voices of Michigan’s theatres are heard and understood at the Capitol.
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Pictured below (left to right): Rep. Parker Fairbairn, Rep. David Martin, Rep. Joseph Pavlov, Rep. Curt Vanderwall, Rep. Rep. Kathy Schmaltz, Rep. Ken Borton, Cory Jacobson (Phoenix Theatres), Matt Breslin (Karoub Associates), Jordan Hohman (Phoenix Theatres), Tearis Reed (Phoenix Theatres), and Todd Halstead (Cinema United)
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FRIDAY
AUGUST 22, 2025
Date Night @ The Movies is happening Friday, August 22, and we’d love for you to join in! Thousands of theatres nationwide will be offering two-for-one treats (think: popcorn, drinks, loyalty points) as part of a national campaign launching Tuesday, July 29. This is meant to be a fun and easy lift - just pick something you know your community will love.
To help you get started, we’ve put together a package of promotional assets in the Hangar. Once you've decided what you'll be offering, Please take a minute to complete this short survey so we can stay in the loop.
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Use the campaign hashtag #TogetherAtTheMovies to join the conversation on social and if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Andrew Stewart or Beth Janson.