---
title: Create a series
slug: cinema/create-a-series
createdAt: 2024-05-16T14:39:57.430Z
---

## What is a series?

A series showcases multiple showtimes curated over a period of time according to a given theme. For example, a series can showcase films from a specific director, genre, etc.

Please note that one showtime can be added to one or multiple series.

## How to create a new series

- Login to your **cinema dashboard**
- Select **Movies** from the left side navigation bar
- Select **Series** from the drop down options
- From here, create your new series:
- Enter a **name** for your series
  - This is what your customers will see.
- Enter the **slug**
  - *The “slug” is the URL-friendly version of the name. It is usually all lowercase and contains only letters, numbers, and hyphens. *
- Select the **Add New Series** button to add to your series list on the right side of the page.
- Next, you'll want to edit your series details.

## How to edit your series details

- Select **Edit** below the series name.

From this page, you can edit the following details:

| Field name                | Field description                                                                                                                                                 |
| ------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Series name**           | What your customers will see on the website to identify this series                                                                                               |
| **Series slug**           | The “slug” is the URL-friendly version of the name. It is usually all lowercase and contains only letters, numbers, and hyphens.                                  |
| **Series featured Image** | This image will show on the thumbnail page of all the series. It must be at least 1000 x 780px.                                                                   |
| **Series header image**   | This image will display on the individual series page behind the title.                                                                                           |
| **Series short name**     | Will display in series pills along with the movie listing on the home page as well as the upcoming page.                                                          |
| **Series button text**    | Text that appears within the showtime button on your website and in your box office app. There is an 8 character limit so it can fit within the button. Optional. |
| **Series description**    | Will appear at the top of the individual series page.                                                                                                             |
| **Series tagline**        | A shorter version of the description that will appear over the thumbnail version on the all series page.                                                          |
| **Series color**          | Used for series headers and badges                                                                                                                                |
| **Always display option** | Enable or disable the “Always display” option to always display this series on the site even when it doesn't have upcoming showtimes.                             |
| **Featured series?**      | Check the box to feature this series at the top of the series listing                                                                                             |



## How to add shows and showtimes to series

### Assigning series directly to a show:

In the show editor's Coming Soon section, ensure the Start Date is in the future, and then add one or more series from the Series dropdown.

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Series added directly to shows will be displayed display on the [Featured Shows panel](docId\:E8Uqz_DuHF1hamDQiUfzy) until the Start Date has passed, and on all the following pages until showtimes are scheduled: Upcoming Shows page, the show's details page, and the series' detail page.

Any series assigned directly to shows will appear on your Film Series landing page > Upcoming tab until the Start Date has passed, or until any showtimes have been scheduled.

### When scheduling showtimes for a show:

In the showtime editor pop-up in the Scheduler, add one or multiple series from the Series dropdown. Series added via this dropdown will display the series label with the show on all these pages: Flexible Template > Now Playing panel, Upcoming Shows page, the show's details page, and the series' detail page.

Any series assigned to showtimes will appear on your Film Series landing page > Upcoming tab, until the showtimes have passed.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/L8LiwK9UquAE7uZdOwqE6/IPN_-lLMuzHN3FUV3gRaF_adding-series-to-showtime.png)

- Navigate to **Movies** > **Showtimes**
- Check the box(es) to the left of each showtime
- Select **Bulk Actions**
- Select **Edit**
- Select **Apply**

The bulk editor will appear, then:

- In the Add selected showtimes to series box, start typing the series name
- Select it when it displays in full
- When ready to save your changes, press **Update**