February 2010
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2010-02-25
Deluxe Acquires MediaRecall - BURBANK, Calif., Feb. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, Inc. announced today it has acquired the assets of metro-Chicago based MediaRecall Holdings, LLC, a fast growing player in the digital video services space, founded in 2007.
Source: prnewswire.com
2010-02-25
Norways Film & Kino appoints Unique to handle digital roll-out - Norwegian cinema association set to start digital conversion of theatres in the late spring.
Source: Screendaily
2010-02-25
Microspace Digital Cinema Distribution Adds To Content Delivery Offerings - Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) February 23, 2010 -- It
Source: PRWEB.com
2010-02-25
Alice in Wonderland will not be shown in Odeon cinemas - Tim Burtons new film version of Alice in Wonderland will not be screened at Odeon cinemas in the UK, Irish Republic and Italy, the cinema chain says.[As this is one of the biggest stories of the week there is a link to Google News so that you can read all the stories which have been written about it]
Source: BBC News
2010-02-25
BANKSY CREATES UNDERGROUND CINEMA TO SCREEN EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP - After creating a serious amount of hooha at Sundance with his film Exit Through the Gift Shop, British graffiti artist Banksy kept the momentum going for the London premiere yesterday by deciding to forgo the usual glitzy Leicester Square cinemas and instead creating his own cinema to introduce British audiences to the film.
Source: Thedcoumentaryblog.com
2010-02-25
Trouble in Europe: Italy Says 3D Glasses Pose a Health Risk - Theres been lots of interesting things going on in the European movie exhibition industry recently, most of which flies by us because its a whole different industry. First up, Odeon Cinemas has boycotted Alice in Wonderland from their movie theaters in the UK, Ireland, Italy, and also the Netherlands because Disney changed the "release window" from four months after opening to 90 days (we wrote about that here). Other theaters are considering following in suit. Another interesting article popped up in Reuters (via SlashFilm) stating that the Italian government thinks that 3D glasses pose a "health risk" for moviegoers. They do?
Source: Firstshowing.net
2010-02-25
CINEMA SHOWMAN BOWS OUT - It was announced today that the company in control of the Central Cinema in Market Place Fakenham, Stevens Cinemas Ltd, has decided to sell the business in order to protect the venues future.
Source: Press Release
2010-02-25
Film Institute launches first digital archive in Wales - The British Film Institute (BFI) is to launch its first "digital jukebox" in Wales, allowing people to access its archive.
Source: BBC News
2010-02-25
Boy gets arm wedged in cup holder at Medway Valley Park Cineworld - A boy had to be freed by firefighters after getting his arm stuck in his cinema seat.
Source: Kentonline.co.uk
2010-02-25
Sale Agreed Sign Taken Down As Plans To Secure St Albans Cinema Dream Runs Into Borrowed Time - ITS not yet curtains for the citys cinema dream but the Sale Agreed sign has now been taken down from the former Odeon in London Road, St Albans.
Source: Hertsad.co.uk
2010-02-25
Christie and FTT enter into an agreement for 300 Christie Solaria Series projectors - Christie announces the successful agreement for 300 Christie Solaria series projectors with FTT, its German integration and service partner headquartered in D
Source: digitalcinemainfo.com
2010-02-25
AMC Entertainment And Kerasotes Theatres Announce Entry Into Definitive Agreement - AMC Entertainment Inc. ("AMC"), and Kerasotes Showplace Theatres, LLC ("Kerasotes"), two leading theatrical exhibition and entertainment companies in the U.S., announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which AMC will acquire substantially all of the assets of Kerasotes.
Source: Digitalcinemainfo.com
2010-02-25
Major new 3D training initiative unveiled - A ground-breaking partnership between Skillset, Sky and the UK Film Council was announced yesterday to develop and run pioneering gold standard 3D training for the UK film and television industries.
Source: UK Film Council
2010-02-25
Curtain to fall on famous old city buildings - LANDMARK buildings in the centre of Newcastle are facing demolition as part of a regeneration scheme.
Source: Chroniclelive.co.uk
2010-02-16
Cinemas golden age reaches the final reel - They brought glamour into simple lives, but Britains Art Deco picture palaces are being pulled down by developers with grand ideas
Source: The Independent
2010-02-16
Early Chaplin films quite nasty, quite naughty, quite adult - Charlie Chaplin won the world over playing the Little Tramp, but the comic actor wasnt always such a loveable guy
Source: CNN
2010-02-16
Oil City Confidential Groundbreaking New Cinema Event - Live Event to Be Beamed to Vue, Odeon, Picturehouse and Independent Cinemas Across UK & Ireland
Source: DCinema Today
2010-02-16
Kinoton installs XL digital 3D cinema systems - The Cineplex Marburg and the Cinedom Koeln multiplexes are the first German cinemas that offer their audience large scale digital 3D Cinema. In the run-up for the theatrical release of Avatar, both cinemas have been equipped with Kinoton 3D2P systems, each operating with two DCP Digital Cinema Projectors that bring brilliant 3D pictures even to large screens.
Source: Business of Cinema
2010-02-16
Cinema managers urged to develop projectionist skills - BECTU has called on cinema circuits across the country to build on current technical expertise in preparation for digital cinema.
Source: BECTU PRESS RELEASE
2010-02-16
Confectionary killed the cinema goer - For centuries the cinema was part of the staple diet of anyone who wanted entertaining night or day, I remember the days of having a Saturday afternoon double-bill and going to the packed cinema of a late night (after the pub) screening, but today there is a hidden agenda of the movie theatres that out ways the entertainment factor they are really designed to provide.
Source: Tele2002 [Blog]
2010-02-16
Carmike Cinemas Secures 295M Loans - Digital cinema and 3D motion picture exhibitor Carmike Cinemas has received a new 265 million senior secured term loan and a 30 million senior secured revolving credit loan
Source: Institutionalpartners.com
2010-02-16
$4 mil more for German digital cinema - Germany is hoping to kick start the digital conversion of its arthouse cinemas with a
Source: Hollywoodreporter.com
2010-02-16
Thomson Renamed Technicolor, As Restructuring Plan Approved - Thomson SA, the Paris-based company that sells set-top boxes, video transmission gear and other telecom equipment, has adopted the Technicolor name after its debt-restructuring plan was accepted Wednesday by shareholders.
Source: Multichannel.com
2010-02-16
Film society hits out at cinemas blockbusters - FILM enthusiasts have asked Harrows multiplex cinema to show a wider range of films after the Observer highlighted that a locally-shot film could not be seen there.
Source: Harrow Observer
2010-02-16
Latest Picture House Plans Available on the Internet - Full story: The Pelham Weekly Picture House plans submitted to the Village of Pelham Zoning Board of Appeals are now available on the Internet.
Source: NY
2010-02-16
Last reel for Miramax as Disney closes studio - From humble origins in the US rustbelt, the Weinsteins brought foreign and arthouse films to a huge American audience
Source: The Guardian
2010-02-16
Bournemouth seafront Imax in council ownership - A "detested" 3D Imax cinema building that blocks Bournemouths seafront view is a step closer to being demolished after the council took ownership.
Source: BBC News
2010-02-16
St Albans Civic Society loan - St Albans Civic Society has pledged
Source: St Albans Review
2010-02-16
TECHNICOLOR : Technicolor Announces Strategic Partnership with Warner Bros. - Technicolor has entered into a strategic partnership with Warner Bros. covering a broad number of areas.
Source: Earthtimes
2010-02-16
Exclusive Report: Vue Westfield: Building The Future Of Cinema - The history of cinema exhibition is as interesting as the product it screens. Humble in its origins, much like the art itself, exhibition spaces didn
Source: Filmshaft
2010-02-16
3-D is helping brighten the picture for Imax - The big-screen-projection pioneer has generated more than $150 million in ticket sales for Avatar alone. The once-troubled company expects to post its first annual profit in four years.
Source: LA Times
2010-02-16
Storm Cinemas Odyssey club noise complaint rejected - A High Court judge has told the operator of Storm Cinema at Belfasts Odyssey he cannot cancel his lease.
Source: BBC News
2010-02-16
Why IMAX and 3D movies are the future of cinema - Cinema
Source: Birminghampost.net
2010-02-16
Regal cinema wins reprieve - The Regal Cinema has won a reprieve as Newcastle council considers a call by 20 Australian film and television identities to re-open it.
Source: ABC.net.au
2010-02-16
U.K. Film Council issues upbeat report - The U.K. film industry is weathering the recession well,
Source: Filmjournal
2010-02-16
English Rugby - The England rugby union team begins its 6 Nations campaign on Feb. 6, with coverage in HD and SD on the BBC and in 3D in 40 Odeon and Cineworld cinemas around the UK. The game against Wales is hailed as the biggest British sporting event to be screened live using stereoscopic technology so far and comes barely a week after Sky previewed its 3D service with the Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United.
Source: Sportsvideo.org
2010-02-16
Consultation on Digital Cinema - On 16 October 2009, the European Commission launched a public consultation of all stakeholders from the European Union
Source: merlin.obs.coe.int
2010-02-16
Dolby Laboratories Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results - Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) today announced the Companys financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2010.
Source: Businesswire.com
2010-02-16
Regal cinema in sale drama - A LAST-MINUTE plea from film and television industry heavyweights has won a reprieve from sale for the former Regal Cinema.
Source: The Herald
2010-02-16
Harris Awarded Cinema Evaluation Contract - In the UK, Harris Interactive has been awarded the Film Audience Measurement and Evaluation (FAME) and Film Monitor research contracts by the Cinema Advertising Association (CAA). The contracts were previous managed by TNS and BMRB.
Source: mrweb.com
2010-02-16
Alice in royal premiere Wonderland - ALICE in Wonderland has been handed a Royal premiere, with Prince Charles booked to attend a gala Odeon Leicester Square showing of See the trailer for Alice in Wonderland Tim Burtons film on 25 February.
Source: Londonnet.co.uk
2010-02-16
We want 3D! - IT is more realistic, it makes you feel closer to the action and you get to wear a silly pair of glasses.
Source: thisisjersey.com
2010-02-16
Cobb Theatres select Barco for luxury theatre launch - New upscale CineBistro venues elegantly combine dining and movies, with projection provided by Barco DP-1500 and DP-2000 digital cinema projectors
Source: DCinema Today
2010-02-16
3D offers new spectacle for cinemas - Could we be watching the 2012 Olympics at cinemas in 3D?
Source: Wharf.co.uk
2010-02-16
Doubts raised over Farnborough cinema - A DEVELOPER has cast doubt on the prospect of Farnborough
Source: Gethampshire.co.uk
2010-02-16
JP Morgan raises financing to pay for rollout of digital cinema - Lifting a roadblock to the rollout of 3-D in theaters, investment firm JP Morgan has raised nearly $700 million to finance the digital conversion of thousands of screens around the country, three people familiar with the matter said Friday.
Source: LA Times
2010-02-16
A classic movie theatre to be recreated in a town centre shop - THE magic of the silver screen is being revived in Widnes, where six cinemas once flourished.
Source: Runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk
2010-02-16
Cinema must leave 30 seats unsold - A GRANDMOTHER has criticised Haverhill Cineworld after two members of her family were prevented from buying tickets because the auditorium was sold out
Source: Haverhil Echo
2010-02-16
Englands three-dimensional rugby is just the ticket for fans - It turns out rugby union
Source: Guardian
2010-02-16
Film Institute launches first digital archive in Wales - The British Film Institute (BFI) is to launch its first "digital jukebox" in Wales, allowing people to access its archive.
Source: BC News
2010-02-16
Library of Birmingham to partner British Film Institute - Hours of classic films, television, documentaries and even home movies will form a fascinating window to the nation
Source: Birmingham News Room
2010-02-16
Rod Wheeler joins Unique Digital Ltd as International Sales and Marketing Director - Rod Wheeler has 18 years experience in film and television, having worked at the forefront of the digital media revolution initially in post production and more recently in digital cinema for exhibition.
Source: DCinema Today
2010-02-16
2009 best year ever for Barcos digital cinema business - Digital cinema pioneer Barco announced that 2009 has been a record year for its digital cinema business, with a very significant growth of more than 100% in sales, orders and production capacity. By the end of 2009, Barco had reached a total install base of 6500 projectors worldwide.
Source: DCinema Today
2010-02-16
CEA members to the fore at RAAM Awards - Several key CEA members won out at the 2010 RAAM Awards, held in London last night.
Source: Cinemauk.org.uk
2010-02-16
Solid State completes installation at UK cinema - Leading installation company, Solid State, has completed yet another prestigious cinema project, this time at Newburys magnificent new Vue cinema.
Source: Securityinfowatch.com
2010-02-16
UK cinema chains may boycott Tim Burtons Alice in Wonderland - A dispute with Disney over the release window could see Alice in Wonderland barred from Odeon, Vue and Cineworld screens. []
Source: The Guardian
2010-02-02
Cinema to be demolished to restore famous view - A multi-million pound seafront Imax cinema has been bought by Bournemouth council so it can be demolished and the view restored.
Source: Daily Telegraph
2010-02-02
Not coming soon - Despite record revenues and high demand, cinema operators are suffering from a shortage of new venues
Source: Propertyweek.com
2010-02-02
Barco DP-3000 Projector Selected to Screen 3D Entry at Sundance Film Festival - Barco is the global leader in digital cinema projection. Today, the company is proud to announce that their DP-3000 projector has been selected to screen Cane Toads: The Conquest at this year
Source: Aboutprojectors.com
2010-02-02
Welsh venue for 3D showing of England v Wales match - Welsh rugby fans will get the chance to watch the Six Nations clash with England in 3D at the cinema after all.
Source: BBC News
2010-02-02
Curtain to fall on famous old city buildings - LANDMARK buildings in the centre of Newcastle are facing demolition as part of a regeneration scheme.
Source: ChronicleLive
2010-02-02
Avatar is highest grossing film at Londons Odeon Leicester Square - Avatar has become the highest grossing film yet at one of Britains most famous cinemas, the Odeon in Leicester Square.
Source: Daily Telegraph
2010-02-02
Cineworld Jersey have apologised for box office closure - The cinema on Jerseys waterfront has apologised for closing its box office and making film-goers queue for tickets and food in the same place.
Source: BBC News
2010-02-02
Communications Committee - First Report - The British Film and Television Industries - Here you can browse the report which was ordered by the House of Lords to be printed 14 January 2010.
Source: Parliament.uk
2010-02-02
Avatar propels digital and 3-D revolution in movie theaters: Where are we headed, and what will it cost? - To D or not to D, that is the question.
Source: Cleveland.com
2010-02-02
3D film Avatar to become most successful movie of all time - Film director James Cameron is well on the way to breaking his own record with his new science fiction cinema hit Avatar!
Source: bild.com
2010-02-02
Dolby Helps Red Bull Screen First 3D Movie - The most innovative brand in sound technology have provided digital cinema mastering and technical support for the screening of Red Bulls first 3D movie. Dolby Laboratories, Inc. supported the screening as part of the 70th annual Hahnenkamm World Cup Alpine ski event in Kitzb
Source: 4rf.co.uk
2010-02-02
XDC Moves Forward in Digital Cinema - XDC says it has taken a major step forward by reaching virtual print fee digital cinema deployment agreements with all six major US film studios for a total of 8,000 digital screens in 22 European countries. As only five percent of the European movie screens have already been digitalized, digital cinema is expected to grow tremendously in the coming years, thanks to the VPF system and a strong market demand for 3D movies and alternative content. XDC intends to deploy its 8,000 screens by 2015.
Source: Digitalcinemareport.com
2010-02-02
Carmike Cinemas Completes New $265 Million Senior Secured Term Loan Facility and $30 Million Revolving Credit Facility to Replace Existing Credit Facilities - Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NASDAQ: CKEC), a leading digital cinema and 3D motion picture exhibitor, today announced that it has entered into a new $265 million senior secured term loan facility and a $30 million senior secured revolving credit facility.
Source: Businesswire.com
2010-02-02
Warners taps intl film acquisitions chief - With an eye toward bolstering its presence in the overseas market, Warners has named Camela Galano to the newly created post of president of Warner Bros. International Film Acquisitions. Based in Burbank and reporting to executive vp international Richard Fox, Galano will be responsible for acquiring the rights across all media to non-Warner Bros.-produced English-language films that can be exploited abroad. Galano spent more than 20 years at New Line Cinema, which...More
Source: Hollywood Reporter
2010-02-02
Avatar delivers record takings and 11.2m impacts - LONDON - James Camerons Avatar has broken box office records, becoming the highest-grossing film of all time and delivering more than 11.2 million impacts for UK advertisers along the way.
Source: Brandrepublic.com
2010-02-02
St Albans cinema project at risk from cashflow problems - TIME is running out to find the money to ensure a big screen dream for the city becomes reality.
Source: hertsad.co.uk
2010-02-02
Renovated cinema to bring new life to Jenin - Standing in the dusty, half-lit lobby of Cinema Jenin with paint splattered builders beavering away all around, its hard to imagine that this venue was once the place to be on the Jenin social scene.
Source: BBC News
