CINEFEX is shutting down after 41 years.
03-01-21, 02:15 AM
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CINEFEX is shutting down after 41 years.
https://cinefex.com/media/Message_fr..._022232021.htm
CINEFEX (1980-2021)
A year ago this month, Cinefex celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Historically, it was a publishing landmark few magazines achieve, and we were immensely proud of our accomplishment and grateful to those whose support and dedication helped us to achieve it.
Then the world upended.
Within weeks, the coronavirus pandemic swept across the planet, deadly and implacable; and to this date, its inexorable march through countries, communities and families remains largely unchecked.
The human toll has been devastating, but so, too, the toll upon businesses, countless numbers of which shut down due to economic necessity or government mandate.
More than 100,000 of those businesses, in the U.S. alone, will never reopen.
We are deeply sad to announce that Cinefex will be among them.
The pandemic deprived us of subject matter, retail outlets, and, most critically, advertisers, many of whom, like us, struggled to remain afloat in a climate of intense turmoil and uncertainty.
We did our best to weather the storm, but ultimately the storm prevailed.
We have just shipped the final issue of a magazine that has documented and celebrated one of the most vibrant and exciting art forms in entertainment history. It has been our great honor and privilege to do so. We bid you a fond farewell.
Gregg Shay
Publisher
A year ago this month, Cinefex celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Historically, it was a publishing landmark few magazines achieve, and we were immensely proud of our accomplishment and grateful to those whose support and dedication helped us to achieve it.
Then the world upended.
Within weeks, the coronavirus pandemic swept across the planet, deadly and implacable; and to this date, its inexorable march through countries, communities and families remains largely unchecked.
The human toll has been devastating, but so, too, the toll upon businesses, countless numbers of which shut down due to economic necessity or government mandate.
More than 100,000 of those businesses, in the U.S. alone, will never reopen.
We are deeply sad to announce that Cinefex will be among them.
The pandemic deprived us of subject matter, retail outlets, and, most critically, advertisers, many of whom, like us, struggled to remain afloat in a climate of intense turmoil and uncertainty.
We did our best to weather the storm, but ultimately the storm prevailed.
We have just shipped the final issue of a magazine that has documented and celebrated one of the most vibrant and exciting art forms in entertainment history. It has been our great honor and privilege to do so. We bid you a fond farewell.
Gregg Shay
Publisher
03-01-21, 10:33 AM
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Re: CINEFEX is shutting down after 41 years.
I had no idea they were still around. I never had a sub, but I'd grab the occasional issue back in the day. It was always a quality publication. Sorry to see them fold.
03-01-21, 10:58 AM
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It was a quality publication mag but sadly the newsstand market has been dying. Other than seeing the magazine at the B&N and airport newsstands, I don't know where else was it available.
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John Pannozzi (03-05-21)
03-01-21, 11:41 AM
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It's been a slow death spiral since the rise of the internet. Websites can now publish the same content that was once exclusive to magazines (and newspapers) with no lead time. "Old news for $5.95 a month" now had to compete with instant and free.
03-01-21, 11:57 AM
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I like print/physical media.
I still collect those "Art of/Making of" books for a variety of films (I think I have the entire Marvel collection, with some still on preorder). This publication was a nice alternative, when certain films didn't release any extensive behind-the-scenes material.
I still collect those "Art of/Making of" books for a variety of films (I think I have the entire Marvel collection, with some still on preorder). This publication was a nice alternative, when certain films didn't release any extensive behind-the-scenes material.
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03-01-21, 12:33 PM
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Last edited by Brian T; 03-01-21 at 12:41 PM.
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Red Hood (03-01-21)
03-01-21, 08:06 PM
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Sad to hear, I collected them from 97-2008.
I echo Brian's thoughts 100% - behind the scenes making of films isn't nearly as interesting at it was before CG became commonplace. I was actually considering unloading my collection, other than my favs... maybe I'll pause that for now. Wish they were available to purchase digitally!
I echo Brian's thoughts 100% - behind the scenes making of films isn't nearly as interesting at it was before CG became commonplace. I was actually considering unloading my collection, other than my favs... maybe I'll pause that for now. Wish they were available to purchase digitally!
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03-01-21, 08:40 PM
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I hung onto one that had the Millenium Falcon on the cover (probably late 90s) for the longest time. It's probably still in a box here somewhere. 
I was always impressed how they even covered flicks I wasn't a fan of but still made it interesting.
I was always impressed how they even covered flicks I wasn't a fan of but still made it interesting.
03-02-21, 01:59 PM
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Only time I truly had credits listed (company thank you splash pages) because of contractual limitations in features. I have a handful of issues during the 95-98 years because of the effects houses I worked in.
What I miss was the old Movie Magic/Mega Movie Magic tv show which was a great companion to Cinefex.
What I miss was the old Movie Magic/Mega Movie Magic tv show which was a great companion to Cinefex.
03-03-21, 05:51 AM
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I use to buy it back in the days when practical effects were still being done, but I lost interest when CGI came around. I have no interest in reading about that, nor watching special features on Blu-rays that talk about CGI.
