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2010-03-05
CINEPLEX GALAXY INCOME FUND ("CGX.UN-T")
] - Cineplex Entertainment is about to change the movie going experience in
Windsor forever. As of March 28th, 2008, Windsor residents will be able to
experience the best in digital cinema including 3D movies, with the
installation of a digital projection system located at Cineplex Odeon
Devonshire Mall Cinemas. Additionally, we are very pleased to announce in
association with Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada, the first 3D
movie to premiere using these new digital systems will be Hanna Montana &
Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert.
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2010-01-26
Carmike Cinemas hires Sony executive - Carmike Cinemas on Tuesday named industry veteran John Lundin as vp film to oversee the circuits studio relationships.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
2010-01-13
Tim Richards: The cinema boss who made room for a Vue - Tim Richards, the affable chief executive of Vue Entertainment, admits that many industry executives feared this downturn would be different. "Many people were nervous, but in the end 2009 was a very good year."
Source: Independent
2010-01-13
Good start for St Albans cinema project - MORE THAN 1,000 people have come forward with offers to support the project to restore the Odeon in London Road as a working cinema.
Source: St Albans Review
2010-01-13
Part of the Odeon/Reel cinema building in Blossom Street, York on the rental market - THE lease for part of the Odeon/Reel cinema building in Blossom Street, York, is on the rental market.
Source: York Press
2010-01-13
HMV offering £46m to buy Nelly Furtados MAMA - HMV boss Simon Fox is hoping to take another big step in re-shaping the business by clinching a £46 million takeover.[More on this story here]
Source: Daily Mirror
2010-01-13
Chippenham cinema to remain open during refit - The Reel Cinema in Chippenham is to stay open during its upcoming re-fit and hopes to minimise disruption to customers by doing most of the building work during the day.
Source: Gazette and Herald
2010-01-13
Stories from our old city cinemas - MANY Cardiffians have happy memories of the old cinemas that used to be in Cardiff and their recollections of them are a feature of my book Cardiff Voices
Source: Wales Online
2010-01-13
US cinema sales highest in recent history - Box office sales have hit "unbelievable" heights over a three-day weekend in America, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Source: Digital Spy
2010-01-13
NEC extends digital-cinema financing program - NEC Display Solutions of America announced the extension of its financing program for theatre owners looking to upgrade cinema projector capabilities to digital. The company will continue the program until March 31, 2010, offering eligible organizations special financing packages with low introductory payments on eligible NEC 3D-enabled digital-cinema projectors
Source: Film Journal
2010-01-13
XDC secures EUR 15.3 million growth capital - Gimv, SRIW and existing shareholders provide additional funding for XDCs pan-European roll-out of digital cinema
Source: CNN
2010-01-13
Curtain up on cinema expansion plans for 17 screens - A DUBLIN cinema is planning to expand by adding five screens, with seating for more than 400 people.
Source: Herald.ie
2010-01-13
National Amusements sells Showcase Cinemas - Rave Motion Pictures, a Dallas-based company that owns 30 theaters in 14 states, has completed the purchase of Showcase Cinemas 53.
Source: QCTimes.com
2010-01-13
Kodak Quits Hardware Manufacture in Digital Cinema - Kodak will cease manufacture of all hardware within its Digital Cinema System and will instead focus on licensing the technology to other companies. Kodak cites an ever-increasing level of technical requirements and costs in digital exhibition for their decision to pull out.
Source: 2-pop.com
2010-01-13
Actor Alan Cumming supports cinema revamp - Hollywood actor Alan Cumming is backing a campaign to reopen a derelict cinema in his Perthshire home town.
Source: BC News
2010-01-13
Cinedigm Announces Agreement With R/C Theatres for Phase 2 Deployment Program - First Exhibitor-Buyer Contract Based on Just Completed NATO Cinema Buying Group Agreement
Source: CNN
2010-01-13
Arts Alliance Media Signs Deal with Reel Cinemas - Arts Alliance Media has signed an agreement with Reel Cinemas to digitize Reel’s entire circuit in the UK. The Virtual Print Fee based deal covers all 60 of Reel’s screens throughout the country, across 15 sites, as well as 60 affiliated screens programmed by Reels programmer, Steve Reynolds.
Source: Digital Cinema Report
2010-01-13
£1bn year for British cinemas - British cinemas are on track for a record year, taking more than £1 billion at the box office for the first time in history.
Source: The Telegraph
2010-01-13
Odeon Chester nightclub battle hots up - BUSINESS leaders are being urged to bombard councillors with objections to proposals to transform the former Odeon Cinema into a nightclub.
Source: Chesterfirst
2010-01-13
Cinedigm Reports on the State of Digital Cinema - MORRISTOWN, NJ -- (Marketwire) -- 12/17/09 -- Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM) today issued an update on the state of digital cinema in the United States. In 2008 and 2009, the digital transition -- defined as the industry's conversion from analog to digital technology -- was slowed, largely due to the lack of necessary financing. That trend shows signs of reversing; financing is now available and industry-wide momentum has returned. Hollywood movie studios have embraced digital cinema, both from a financing and a creative perspective. These factors, coupled with the growing slate of popular and successful 3D movies from all the Hollywood studios, including James Cameron's "Avatar" on December 18, suggest that 2010 will be a watershed year for digital cinema.
Source: Audio Video Producer
2010-01-13
Electric cinema celebrates its centenary - A cinema in Birmingham celebrating its centenary is to show newsreels found when it was renovated.
Source: BBC News
2010-01-13
Cameo roles offered in major cinema revamp - FOUR years ago its historic auditorium was threatened with being turned into a bar-restaurant.
Source: Scotsman
2010-01-13
Harkness Screens Provides Out Of This World 3D Viewing Experience For Avatar Premiere - Years Most Anticipated Film to Open on Over 4,000 Harkness 3D Screens Worldwide
Source: Briefing Room
2010-01-13
Technicolor to Launch Digital Content Distribution Business - Technicolor has announced that Greg Gudorf and Peter Lee have joined its team to launch a newly created business focused on digital content delivery and device management.
Source: Home Media Magazine
2010-01-13
Cinema rekindles old-fashioned theatre experience - Audiences will have a unique opportunity to follow the yellow brick road across the big screen tonight.
Source: Westernwheel.com
2010-01-13
D-Day for Crystal Palace cinema campaigners - Tomorrow evening thousands of Crystal Palace residents will learn if one of the biggest community campaigns in recent memory has made a major breakthrough.
Source: Your Local Guardian
2010-01-13
Worlds First 3-D Laser Projector Unveiled by Prismatic Magic - FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Prismatic Magic, LLC, today introduced Laser-3D, the worlds first 3-D laser projection system on the eve of the 50th anniversary (in 2010) of the invention of the laser. Laser-3D combines the vibrant, scintillating colors of traditional laser-light shows with full-color, stereoscopic 3-D technology. Laser-3D marks the latest technical milestone in Prismatic Magics effort to enhance laser projection technology for novel applications in entertainment and academic settings.
Source: PR Newswire
2010-01-13
Case against businessmen over Odeon site is settled - AN ACTION in which an Isle of Man businessman sought summary judgment orders for €12 million against former Irish rugby manager Pat Whelan and another Limerick businessman over a loan for the proposed redevelopment of the Odeon Cinema site in London has been settled at the Commercial Court.
Source: Irish Times
2010-01-13
New rate for cinema staff in 2010 - Cinema staff, not covered by a collective bargaining agreement, can join BECTU for just £5.99 per month in 2010
Source: BECTU
2010-01-13
Revamped cinema is to reopen for 2010 - CINEMA-GOERS could be watching movies at Westgate cinema before the new year.
Source: This is Kent
2010-01-13
A 3D First - Disneys adaptation of Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol. which was released last month in the UK, became the first 3D movie that is accessible to people with hearing or sight loss.
Source: Digital Cinema Report
2010-01-13
Digital Cinemas First Decade - The case could be made that digital cinema has been around much longer than just the past ten years. For example, I wrote an article for Variety in 1990 about electronic cinema’s potential to transform the movie industry. The consensus at that time was that any serious implementation was a decade away. However, cut to May 1999. That was when Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace opened with a handful of digital screenings in movie theatres in and around New York and Los Angeles. Admittedly major developments were decidedly slow for many years after that, but that movie gave the idea of digital cinema serious momentum and the transformation had begun: digital cinema’s first decade was underway.
Source: Digital Cinema Report
2010-01-13
Alternative content will offer significant income for cinemas - The global market for alternative content in cinemas is forecast to be worth over half a billion dollars by 2014 ($526m), rising from $45.7m in 2008, according to a new report entitled ‘Alternative Content in Cinemas: Market assessment and forecasts to 2014’ by media analyst Screen Digest.
Source: Digital Cinema Info
2010-01-13
British Library and BBC sign archive access deal - The BBC and the British Library are to work together to make their assets more widely available
Source: BBC News
2010-01-13
Moviegoers get more motion at the pictures - Hold onto that popcorn. Like, tight. Coming to a theater near you soon: a moving seat.
Source: Signonsandiego.com
2010-01-13
Dolby 3D and Barco Projection Take Center Stage at Avatar World Premiere - LONDON - (Business Wire) Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB), and Barco (Euronext Brussels:BAR) announced today that the Empire Leicester Square will show the world premiere of the James Cameron movie Avatar on Thursday, December 10, using the Dolby® 3D solution for large screens. An invited audience of more than 1,300 guests will fill the Empire Leicester Square, which will act as the lead theatre for this much-anticipated premiere.
Source: Earthtimes.com
2010-01-13
Barco surpasses 1,300 Chinese d-cinema installations in 2009 - Barco announced it deployed more than 1,300 digital-cinema projectors this year across Greater China. Key customers include Chinas most prominent players in digital cinema such as the China Film Group, Stellar Megamedia and Heng Dian, who all selected from Barco’s portfolio of 0.98” and 1.2” DMD platforms.
Source: Film Journal
2010-01-13
UK cinemas enjoy £1bn boomtime with 3D renaissance - Restaurants and retailers are counting the cost of the recession but cinema has enjoyed rather a different year. In fact, mass escapism and a surge in 3D blockbusters have put UK box offices on course for record takings of £1bn in 2009.
Source: Guardian
2010-01-13
Hollywood sets 2009 box office record with $10bn ticket sales - LONDON - Hollywood has set a new box-office record as the year’s annual ticket sales head beyond 10 billion dollars for the first time.
Source: entertainment Daily
2010-01-13
European Commission Launches Digital Cinema Consultation - The European Commission has launched a public consultation on digital cinema. The purpose of this consultation is to gather information and views from all stakeholders on digital cinema, laying particular emphasis on digital cinema distribution and the digital equipment of European cinemas
Source: IFTN
2010-01-13
Hope for St Albans cinema restoration - CINEMA enthusiast James Hannaway is optimistic he will be able to raise the £1 million he needs to exchange contracts on the purchase of the former Odeon cinema next month. [See also this story]
Source: St Albanns Review
2010-01-07
The Barbican has shut the portcullis on cinephiles - The Barbicans decision to shut two of its three screens to placate luxury-flat owners is a slap in the face for everyone who cares about cinema
Source: The Guardian
2010-01-13
Blockbusters and 3D films boost Cineworld - Cineworld said the upcoming release of the next Harry Potter film, Shrek 4, Toy Story 3 and Sex and the City 2 would be highlights of 2010. [See here for related stories]
Source: The Guardian
2010-01-07
Newly refurbished IFI Opens - The IFI unveiled its new luxury cinema screen and upgraded public areas today, January 7th. The event will also mark the launch of its new programme for the coming year.
Source: IFTN
2010-01-13
Falmouths The Poly cinema closes - Falmouth’s famous indie cinema, The Poly, has announced its closure.
Source: Devon-Cornwall-Film
2010-01-13
Avatar nabs No. 2 spot at global B.O. - Only three weeks into its release, 20th Century Foxs "Avatar" has become the No. 2 grossing film of all time at the worldwide box office, cuming $1.14 billion through Wednesday.
Source: Variety
2010-01-13
Odeon And UCI Cinemas Further Extend Digital Screens Across Europe - ODEON and UCI Cinemas, Europe’s largest cinema operator, has announced plans to extend its network of DCI-compliant Digital Cinema screens to 111 key cinema locations, out of a total of 200. This next phase of the ODEON UCI Cinema Group’s groundbreaking digital rollout will commence before Christmas and continue into early 2009 in the UK, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany & Austria.
Source: in2town
2010-01-13
Little Tramp stays silent as Charlie Chaplin reborn in 3D animation - Charlie Chaplins Little Tramp, one of cinemas most famous characters, is to become a 3D animated competitor to Mr Bean
Source: The Guardian
2010-01-13
Chippenhams revamped cinema to stay open - The Reel Cinema in Chippenham is to stay open during its upcoming re-fit and hopes to minimise disruption to customers by carrying out most of the building work during the day.
Source: Thisiswiltshire
2010-01-13
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: DCinema Today
2010-01-13
Shanghai film group selects Christie - Shanghai-based United Circuit (a subsidiary of the Shanghai Film Group (SFG) Corporation) has purchased an additional 100 Christie DLP Cinema® projectors for its second phase roll-out. The CP2000 Series projectors are expected to be installed in the circuit’s theatres in China within the year. According to Christie, the success of SFG’s first phase instalment of Christie projectors re-enforced its decision to continue exclusively with the company.
Source: Screen Africa
2010-01-13
Barco and Cinema West partner in Californias largest 3D digital cinema multiplex - Cinema West, an independent California exhibitor, chooses Barco DP-2000 digital cinema projectors for every screen in their new Palladio 16 multiplex in Folsom, California.
Source: creativecow.net
2010-01-13
Detained, boy who took revenge after cinema noise complaint - A teenager who poured bleach over a woman after she asked him to be quiet in a cinema has been detained for a year.
Source: The Independent
2010-01-13
Belgiums XDC acquires cinema equipment firm FTT - XDC, the Belgium-based digital cinema services company, has acquired Dusseldorf-based cinema equipment firm FTT.
Source: Screendaily.com
2010-01-13
Cinema Centers Multiplexes Select Christie DLP Cinema Projectors for Digital Conversions - Christie, the world leader in digital cinema projection installations, announced the recent installation of Christie CP2000-ZX digital projectors with Christie Brilliant3D™ triple flash technology in Cinema Centers’ multiplex theatres in central Pennsylvania. The installations were completed in time to premiere the highly anticipated “Avatar” from visionary director James Cameron.
Source: DCinema Today
2010-01-13
Dolby Needs A 4K Solution - It is not just the great three-dimensional sound effects in “Avatar” where you will hear the Dolby effect. Dolby today is everywhere, as part of, fittingly enough, its Dolby Everywhere campaign for Web-connected TVs, Blu-ray movie players, PCs, smartphones, set-top boxes, and game consoles. Let’s take a closer look at the company’s performance.
Source: Sramanamitra
2010-01-13
England Battle Wales In 3D Cinema Screenings - Rugby fans will be able to watch England's next match with Wales live in 3D at cinemas.
Source: sky.com
2010-01-16
Pretty Woman - back on the big screen for Valentine's Day - To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of PRETTY WOMAN, Cineworld Cinemas will host exclusive screenings nationwide on Valentine's Day, Sunday 14 February 2010.
Source: Press Release
2010-01-01
Queen Honors Odeon Cinema Manager Chris Hilton - The Odeon Cinema in Leicester Square remains London most revered movie theatre.
Having hosted The Queen and the British Royal family countless times to premieres in his career as General Manager of the UK flagship cinema, Odeon Leicester Square, Chris Hilton retired in the summer of 2009 and was subsequently named, in the New Year's Honors list, as being awarded an MBE for services to the film industry. It's not often the ' cinema back room boys' are recognized for their work, and the ever-popular Chris Hilton is one of only a very few cinema managers ever awarded such an honor.(On a personal level, Mr. Hilton was instrumental in helping to arrange for members of our film location tours to attend various events at the Odeon in Leicester Square. We send our heartfelt congratulations to him- Lee Pfeiffer and Dave Worrall) »
Source: IMDB
2010-01-19
Cinemas to show Six Nations England matches in 3D - We know that Sony and Fifa have teamed up to bring us some of the World Cup matches in 3D come June, but much sooner than that we’ll be able to watch England in the Six Nations rugby tournament in an extra dimension as well. More on this story here
Source: Stuff.tv
2010-01-19
India sees red over 3D glasses - While Avatar has raked in millions across the Indian continent (starting with a $4.68 million opening weekend), rage continued to grow at the box office over the quality of 3D glasses used in city multiplexes. The criticisms ranged from glasses slipping off the noses of viewers to fingerprints on the lenses.
Source: Film Journal
2010-01-19
DCM Promotes Cinema With Help Of National Film & Television School - Digital Cinema Media (DCM) is to run a national ad campaign promoting cinema using 60-second ads created by competition winning students from the National Film and Television School (NFTS).
Source: IT News Online
2010-01-19
3D TVs one-up theaters - Director Cameron says movies better raise their game
Source: Variety.com
2010-01-19
A year for the record books - It is most fitting that the film that helped propel the industry to a record-breaking 2009 is also one of the most talked-about movies in recent memory. James Cameron’s Avatar certainly did not disappoint fans and is truly a major entertainment vehicle for the masses. Moreover, the film is an event that just might change the way the industry looks at 3D in the near term. The New York Times recently compared Avatar and how it will impact the future of filmmaking to The Jazz Singer and the role it played in the movies’ transition from the silent to the talking age.
Source: Film Journal
2010-01-19
Vue highlights recession-busting credentials - Releases such as Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs and Slumdog Millionaire helped cinema chain Vue Entertainment defy recession with a jump in annual profits and turnover .
Source: FT.com
2010-01-19
More films set to come to life in 3D - Film fans will soon have even more movies brought to life in front of their eyes when a cinema trebles its 3D film capacity.
Source: Northantset.co.uk
2010-01-19
Dismay as Poly closes - SHOCKWAVES reverberated across Falmouth this week as its longest-running arts and theatre venue closed its doors without warning.
Source: Thisiscornwall.co.uk
2010-01-19
Arthouse Cinema a Splendid Idea - Clasic cult films and some of the best in world and independent cinema are set to hit the silver screen in Worcesters first dedicated arthouse cinema.
Source: Worcester Standard
2010-01-19
Avatar sends IMAX sales into orbit as it sets new box office record - SCI-FI spectacular Avatar has become the biggest grossing movie at Glasgows IMAX cinema.
Source: The Glaswegian
2010-01-19
Farewell to celluloid? - In three years the number of digital cinema has jumped over 1,000 percent worldwide. How are Thai multiplexes catching up with the new and inevitable platform?
Source: 0
2010-01-19
British Cinemas Set To Break £1B Again - So say distributors and exhibitors, who are confident that 2010’s box office will match last year’s £1 billion total. Last year’s £1,054,351,651 box office total was accompanied by a rise in ticket sales. There were 170 million tickets sold for UK cinemas in 2009 – the best year since 2004’s record-breaking 176 million tickets sold. According to Nielsen EDI, 2009’s box office total was 11% higher than the final tally for 2008. While no single film could compete with the £69 million grossed by Mamma Mia!, Warner Bros’ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was the top performer. It grossed more than £50.7 million. Fox’s Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs was in second place at £35 million. Disney’s Up took third with £34.3 million.
Source: Deadline.com
2010-01-19
Cinema must improve screening procedure - STAFF at bars, shops, supermarkets and entertainment venues have to be extra careful these days as they increasingly find themselves at the frontline of ensuring age regulations are enforced.
Source: Highland-news
2010-01-19
The Independent Spirit - If digital cinema is going to fulfill its promise of truly bringing about a new era of movie making and exhibition, then the independent theatres that are an important part of the cultural lifeblood of small towns around the world can not be left behind. Fortunately the independent spirit that has kept these theatres alive through many difficult times is still evident in many communities and there are signs that a significant number of them are taking part in the digital transition. Cinema Centers in the rural mountains of central Pennsylvania is a good example.
Source: Digital Cinema Report
2010-01-19
Who Do You Trust? - Who do you trust is the most fundamental issue of security. Digital cinema was originally devised so that studios could conduct business with exhibitors without concern for theft of content in its pristine, digital form. As the number of digital cinema installations grows, the management of security keys becomes increasingly difficult to perform and the entities that supply security keys struggle to keep up with new installations.
Source: Digital Cinema Report
2010-01-19
Beacon Cinema Returns - Opening night of the all-digital Beacon Cinema complex in downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts was one of the most highly anticipated events in the community in recent memory. The new $23 million complex, whose six screens are powered exclusively by Christie CP2000-ZX DLP Cinema projectors, is helping to revive the city’s core. Built within a restored century-old historic building, The Beacon Cinema brought the excitement of the movies back to the downtown area after a 15-year absence.
Source: Digital Cinema Report
2010-01-19
Fire halts 3D Avatar screening at cinema in Swansea - Film fans at a 3D screening of the hit movie Avatar got more special effects than they bargained for when a speaker caught fire behind a cinema screen.
Source: BBC News
2010-01-19
Wales will miss 3D Six Nations England clash - Welsh rugby fans who want to see their heroes in 3D at the cinema for the first time will have to go to England.
Source: BBC News
2010-01-19
Are we heading towards a 3D screen future? - The technology is suddenly everywhere – heralded as the future of television and transforming cinema-goers experience. This week rugby sponsors O2 announced that Englands upcoming Six Nations matches with Wales and Ireland would be beamed live in 3D to 40 Odeon and Cineworld cinemas nationwide next month. Meanwhile James Camerons Avatar is proving the most successful 3D movie ever made, with takings that have topped over $1bn, and Pixars Up took $680m globally. In 2010 around 20 out of 170 movies will be made in 3D, double the number from last year
Source: 0
2010-01-19
St Albans Cinema Dream A Step Closer - THE BIG screen dream for St Albans came a step closer this week as the cheques started to roll in.
Source: Hersad.co.uk
2010-01-19
Local press man dies after 60 years on one paper - Starting out in journalism as a teenager after working as a projectionist and theatre assistant, Mr Gale won a deserved reputation for the high quality of his work.
Source: Hold the Front Page
2010-01-19
Barco Installs DP-2000 Projectors for Cinema West - Barco is a global leader in digital cinema technology. Today, the company announced that they have been selected to install DP-2000 projectors for Cinema West in their new Palladio 16 Cinemas site. The projectors will all be equipped with 3D capabilities in order to play RealD 3D movies. The DP-200 also features a 2K HD (2048 x 1080) resolution and a 2000:1 contrast ratio. “We’re honored to have been selected by Cinema West for their new installation, which is noteworthy on many levels,” explained Terri Westhafer, Director of Business Development for Barco Digital Cinema. “Not only are we part of the largest 3D installation in California, but we also play a part in the company’s high regard for ‘green’ energy use. This all-digital complex in Folsom is a showplace for customers who are visiting our Sacramento offices. Cinema West’s high presentation standards align with our own, and Barco is proud to partner with such an innovator in digital technology.”
Source: Techmagnews
2010-01-19
Cinema Centers installs Christie d-cinema projectors - Cinema Centers’ multiplex theatres in central Pennsylvania installed Christie CP2000-ZX digital projectors with Christie Brilliant3D™ triple flash.
Source: Film Journal
2010-01-19
Off to work ... with a movie theater projectionist - ew other jobs put a man so squarely in two different technological eras as movie theater projectionist.
Source: Californi Chronicle
2010-01-19
David Puttnams Century of Cinema - BBC Radio 2 Series - In the closing days of 1999, British film producer David Puttnam, with broadcaster and author Brian Sibley, presented a major series for Radio 2 to mark the first one hundred years of popular film.
Source: BBC
2010-01-27
2009 cinema admissions highest since 2002 - Cinema admissions in 2009, were the highest since 2002 according to the latest Cinema Advertising Association (CAA) figures.
Source: UTalkMarketing.com
2010-01-27
Vue Entertainment Soon to Unveil ‘The Future of Cinema’ at Westfield London - The UK’s biggest and most technologically advanced, fully digital, 14 screen multiplex cinema, Vue Westfield, has only two weeks to go until its official opening at Europe's biggest urban shopping centre, Westfield London in West London.
Source: Fashionandrunaway.com
2010-01-26
Carmike Cinemas hires Sony executive - Carmike Cinemas on Tuesday named industry veteran John Lundin as vp film to oversee the circuit's studio relationships.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
2010-01-26
UK cinema attendances at seven-year high - UK cinema admissions in 2009 were at their highest level since 2002, the Film Council has revealed. [See also here]
Source: BBC News
2010-01-26
UK Cinema Chain Vue Ups Profits By - The UK cinema chain Vue has increased its post-tax profits to
Source: Deadline.com
2010-01-26
Startup retrofits 35mm projectors for 3-D - SAN JOSE, Calif.
Source: EEtimes.com
2010-01-26
China axes 2D Avatar from cinemas - China has pulled the 2D version of Avatar from cinemas amid claims the plot mirrors forced land evictions in the country.
Source: BBC News
2010-01-26
New €10m cinema planned for roof of Stephen’s Green - A new €10m cinema will bring 100 jobs and a new level of 3D to Dublin in 2011.
Source: Herald.ie
2010-01-26
Last of the Summer Wine: Meet Compos stunt double - The 83-year-old former Leeds picture house projectionist spoke to Neil Hudson about rubbing shoulders with some of the silver screens great and good
Source: Yorkshire Evening Post
2010-01-26
3D technology takes us closer - 3D technology is coming on in leaps and bounds, and filmgoers are captivated by its ability to make them feel part of the action. A growing number of brands and properties are preparing to turn the trend to their advantage.
Source: Marketing Week
2010-01-26
3D Jackson Tribute Planned for Grammy Awards - LOS ANGELES: A 3D short created for the late Michael Jackson
Source: Television Broadcast
2010-01-26
Assets of Star Cinema - Nearly all the assets of Kerasotes Showplace Theatres Co., a Chicago-based owner of movie theaters throughout the Midwest, including one in Fitchburg, will be sold to Kansas City-based AMC Entertainment Inc. under an agreement announced this week.
Source: Madison.com
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
2010-02-02
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
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
2010-02-25
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
2010-03-03
Technicolor cuts first film 3-D screen deal - LOS ANGELES — Technicolor, the French telecoms and film technology company once known as Thomson SA, has reached its first deal to give a theater chain the ability to show 3-D movies without the need for a digital projector.
Source: The Associated Press
2010-03-03
Digital Cinema building momentum as 3D drives market - There are 16,405 digital cinema screens around the world, an increase of 86.4 per cent on 2008, with further growth to come in 2010 as digital 3D pushes the market towards a 35mm-free cinema sector. This means that 14.8 per cent of the world’s modern cinema screens are digitized, and 9,000 are also equipped with digital 3D (55 per cent of total digital screens). The eventual and inevitable conclusion of full digital cinema will take the best part of another decade to complete, although some countries will be all-digital well before then.
Source: Screen Digest Press Release
2010-03-03
Technicolor Provides Host of Services for 2009 Oscar(R) Nominated Features - Technicolor (Euronext Paris: 18453) /quotes/comstock/13*!tch/quotes/nls/tch (TCH 1.42, +0.11, +8.44%) today announced that its industry-leading services were instrumental to 30 of the 2009 Academy Award(R) nominated theatrical features.
Source: Marketwarch.com
2010-03-03
GDC installs first ever digital cinema servers with series 2 DLP Cinema Projectors - GDC Technology has introduced the new S2 Upgrade for all SA-2100 Digital Cinema Servers, the first digital cinema servers to be commercially deployed with the new generation of Series 2 DLP Cinema projector.
Source: businessofcinema.com
2010-03-03
Movie exhibitors' stocks seeing big gains - NEW YORK -- With the Oscars putting a spotlight on last year's creative accomplishments in moviemaking, films' commercial successes have the nation's top movie circuits riding a hot streak on Wall Street.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
2010-03-03
Parkway Cinemas to close in May after 20-year run - After a 20-year run, Bloomington's Parkway Cinemas will fade to black this spring, the first casualty of an over-saturated market.
Source: Pantagraph.com
2010-03-03
St Albans Cinema £79,000 off target - CINEMA entrepreneur James Hannaway was this afternoon just £79,000 short of the money needed to buy the old Odeon building in St Albans.
Source: The Herts Advertiser
2010-03-03
New call to rescue city centre cinema - Calls have been made to re-open an historic former Preston cinema which has been put up for sale.
Source: lep.co.uk
2010-03-03
Cinema City plan to put film focus on Glasgow - Glasgow is set resume its historic title of ‘cinema city’ as part of a new tourism campaign.
Source: Eveningtimes.co.uk
2010-03-03
Warner, Odeon make UK digital cinema deal - Warner Bros Pictures International and Odeon have made an agreement to speed up digital cinema conversions across the UK.
Source: Digitalspy.co.uk
2010-03-03
Arts Alliance Media Announces Opening of French Digtal Content Services Facility in Paris - Arts Alliance Media (AAM) – Europe’s leading provider of digital cinema technology, content and deployment – announced today that it has opened a digital content services facility in Paris, to complement the end-to-end facility that already exists in London.
Source: DCinema Today
2010-03-03
Filmstrips gone with the wind - It is a digital age and Creekside Cinema is ready to join in.
Source: mtairynews.com
2010-03-03
Portsmouth picturehouse faces an uncertain future - It's been hailed as a masterpiece, is up for an Oscar and BAFTA and proved a winner at this year's Golden Globes.
Source: portsmouth.co.uk
2010-03-03
Harwich: Palace to go digital - A NEW campaign has been launched to bring Harwich's iconic cinema into the digital age.
Source: Harwich Manningtree Standard
2010-03-03
Bafta Awards 2010: not Cameron's night - Well, they gave Avatar more Bafta awards than they gave Titanic, which won zero from ten in 1998. [see also these stories on the BAFTA awards]
Source: The Telegraph
2010-03-03
Saffron Screen's "Going Digital" film - - Our local community (not for profit) cinema promotional film; written, directed and produced by pugmen-mikrofilm to kick off their fundraising campaign. Other versions and probably outtakes to follow...
Source: Direct email
2010-03-03
Academy Board of Governors Bestows 2009 Scientific and Engineering Award to DLP Cinema Team for Color Accuracy
- On Saturday, February 20, the Academy Board of Governors bestowed the 2009 Scientific and Engineering Award (Academy Plaque) to four individuals responsible for the color accuracy of Texas Instruments DLP Cinema projectors.
Source: Digital Cinema Info
2010-01-21
3D Jackson Tribute Planned for Grammy Awards - LOS ANGELES: A 3D short created for the late Michael Jackson’s “This is It!” tour will be featured on the Jan. 31 Grammy Awards telecast as a tribute to the singer. Grammy organizers are saying the feature, “Earth Song,” will debut in the broadcast on CBS. The network is teaming up with target to provide glasses--presumably anaglyph--for the show.
Source: televisionbroadcast.com
2010-01-22
Mercia Cinema Society Closes - The Mercia Cinema Society is in the process of being wound up after a dissolution proposal was accepted by an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Society on January 16th 2010. The Committee will now work towards an orderly shutdown and disposal of the Society assets in line with the Constitution.
Source: n/a
2010-03-04
Radio 2 Comedy - Cinema - Cinema is a brilliant new sitcom from Simon Nye, the writer of Men Behaving Badly and How Do You Want Me?
Source: BBC
2010-03-03
Facebook Group for the St Albans Odeon Campaign - A fairly active facebook group as been setup for this campaign.
Source: CTA-UK email list
2010-03-05
Year 11 and We’re Still Talking About Rollout - Eleven years have passed since the first public introduction of digital cinema at ShoWest. The industry has since come a long way…and it has still a long way to go. With nearly 100 percent worldwide digital screen growth in 2009, and with the three major circuits in the US set to rollout in 2010, one might get the sense that digital cinema is on a roll. While the US is on track to convert approximately 50 percent of its screens, there is still the remaining 50 percent to think about, as well as the rest of the world.
Source: Digital Cinema Report
2010-03-05
Village Cinema to go 3D - FILM lovers in Gerrards Cross are about to take a step into the future thanks to new 3D technology being installed at the villages cinema.
Source: Buckinghamshire Advertiser
2010-03-05
Funds Pour in to Purchase St. Albans Cinema - Donations and investments have been pouring in to help James Hannaway, who restored the Rex Cinema in Berkhamsted to its former glory and wants to repeat the achievement in St. Albans, purchase the former Odeon Cinema in London Road.
Source: 0
2010-03-05
Alice truce is just the beginning - In 1983, U.S. exhibitors were so angered over Universal releasing "Pirates of Penzance" simultaneously on the bigscreen and pay per view that only 92 theaters played the film.
Source: Vareity
2010-03-05
Exhibitors silence on digital projection speaks volumes - BECTU has signalled that it will now seek meaningful talks with Odeon and Cineworld management to address the impact of digital projection on staff.
Source: BECTU Press Release
2010-03-05
Concern over cinema snacks - Film fans should be given more information about how many calories they consume during a trip to the cinema, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said.
Source: Google News
2010-03-05
AAM opens digital content services facility in Paris - Arts Alliance Media (AAM) has opened a French digital content services facility in Paris, to complement the end-to-end facility that already exists in London.
Source: Business of Cinema
2010-03-05
Christie Projector Selected by Great Escapes Theaters - Christie is a global leader in digital cinema. Today they announced that Great Escapes Theaters recently purchased 174 digital projectors for their theaters. The theater chain is the 14th largest in North America and has installed Christie projectors in the past for the premier of Avatar.
Source: Aboutprojectors.com
2010-03-05
Alice and the disappearing cinema window - The title of this blog may sound like a recently discovered third volume of of Alice tales by Lewis Carroll but the row that has threatened to rob us of Tim Burtons latest flight of fanasty has signalled another shift in the uneasy world big screen cinema and home viewing.
Source: EADT.co.uk
2010-03-05
Financing Package Takes Shape for More 3-D Screens - Details of a prospective financing package for the deployment of 14,000 new digital theater screens are beginning to emerge. The long anticipated build-up by the Digital Cinema Implementation Partners — a consortium operated by the AMC, Cinemark and Regal theater chains — will allow theaters to increase the number of 3-D screens beyond the 5,100 total that has been projected by this year’s end.
Source: NY Times
2010-03-05
Nordic Digital Alliance to Digitise Norwegian Screens as Part of Film & Kino Rollout - Nordic Digital Alliance (NDA), the joint venture run by Arts Alliance Media and a Norwegian consortium of businesses, has been awarded the contract to roll out digital cinema across the largest region of Norway (the West region), as part of the nationwide rollout scheme run by Film & Kino.
Source: Dcinema Today
2010-03-05
Holographic 3D Digital Projection Explained -
Source: YouTube
2010-03-05
Berliners brave the elements to experience cinema history - Film fans braved snow for an outdoor screening of Fritz Langs legendary movie Metropolis in front of Berlins Brandenburg Gate. The 1927 classic included 25 minutes from the original that were feared lost forever.
Source: DW-World.de
2010-03-05
35mm to 4K digital projection - Cinema conversion - Thought some of you might like to see some photos of the current work being done at the cinema where I work as the chief projectionist. Having worked here for 14 years this past week has seen what must be the single biggest change in this cinemas history - a complete conversion to digital cinema, no 35mm will be left in the building this time next week.
Source: Cultmovieforums.com post
2010-03-05
Cornish mines archive film discovered - Archive film dating from the 1920s has been discovered, which shows the day-to-day life of workers in Cornwall.
Source: BBC News
2010-03-05
Labour activist: We still need a multiplex cinema in St Albans - The restoration of the Odeon in London Road, which is teetering on the edge of reality, should not blur ambitions for a multiplex cinema in St Albans, a Labour activist has insisted.
Source: St Albans Review
2010-03-05
Christie First to Ship and Install ‘Series 2’ DLP Cinema Projectors - Christie® is pleased to confirm full production, shipping and installation of the latest generation of 4K-ready DLP Cinema® projectors, the Christie Solaria™ series, beginning with the Christie CP2220. The Christie CP2220 digital cinema projector features Texas Instruments’ (TI) (NYSE: TXN) next generation Series 2 DLP Cinema technology. Shipments began early January to North and South America, Europe and Asia and are now installed and showing feature films worldwide, including Australia, Canada, Korea and the United States. With orders arriving daily, Christie continues its lead in digital cinema deployment resulting in 70% of all digital cinema installations worldwide since the introduction of DLP Cinema projectors – which Christie was also the first to market.
Source: Digital Content Producer [blog]
2010-03-05
Warner Bros. Pictures International Partners with ODEON & UCI Cinemas Group to Support the Expansion of Digital Cinema into UK - LONDON - (Business Wire) Continuing its commitment to deliver high quality entertainment across multiple formats, Warner Bros. Pictures International (WBPI) has entered into a comprehensive digital cinema deployment agreement directly with Digital Deployment Associates Limited to advance the conversion to digital cinema in ODEON sites throughout the UK. Under the agreement, Warner Bros. will supply digital feature films to DCI-compliant digital projection systems installed at all ODEON sites, and the Studio will make financial contributions supporting the digital conversion. The announcement was made jointly today by Veronika Kwan-Rubinek, President, Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures International (WBPI), and Rupert Gavin, CEO of ODEON and UCI Cinemas Group.
Source: Earthtimes.org
2010-03-05
St Albans cinema dream tantalisingly close to realisation - THE cinema dream in St Albans is tantalisingly close to realisation, with a grand total of nearly £800,000 in the kitty.
Source: St Albans Review
2010-03-05
Barco posts €68m loss in 2009 - Barco has suffered a loss of €68.9 million in 2009, and seen its order book drop nearly 20 per cent and sales drop 13 per cent in its latest quarterly results. The company posted a loss of €54.1 million (EBIT) for Q4 2009 including provisions for restructuring. In the one ray of light from the results, the company saw a large increase in digital cinema sales (up from €37m to €100m).
Source: AV Interactive
2010-03-05
Alcons Introduces the CRMS Pro-Ribbon Reference Surround System - Alcons introduces a reference-quality sound reproduction system with fully matched loudspeaker, processing and amplifier components. It is designed to offer the most realistic (surround) sound-for-picture reproduction possible, making it the ideal choice for high-end home theatre theatres, Digital Cinema mix/screening rooms, post-production facilities, dubbing stages and quality-conscious cinemas with less than 100 seats or room depth less than 15m/45ft.
Source: DCinema Today
2010-03-05
Sony Electronics Announces Digital Cinema Deal with Warner Bros. Studios - Sony Electronics’ Digital Cinema Solutions and Services (DCSS) group has entered into a non-exclusive digital cinema deployment agreement with Warner Bros. Studios that will provide operational and financial resources to exhibitors to encourage them to feature Sony’s 4K SXRD™ projection technology in both 2D and 3D digital cinema-enabled screens across the United States and Canada. Future plans include other key international markets.
Source: DCinema Today
2010-03-05
The Carlton Cinema to be Saved - A few months ago came news that the Carlton Cinemas would close and on December 6th they did just that. But now comes word that the days of films screening near the corner of Yonge and Carlton is not a thing of the past. Last week, Magic Lantern Theatres, owner of the Rainbow Cinemas theatre chain, purchased the space and plan to refurbish and then re-open it this June.
Source: Blogto.com
2010-03-05
Unique Cinema Systems win 9 out of 10 Digital Cinema regions in Norway - The much awaited result of the Norwegian Film & Kino tender process was announced today, with 9 of the 10 regional zones, representing more than 300 screens, being won by Unique Cinema Systems.
Source: DCinema Today
2010-03-05
Cinedigm Announces Agreement with Times Square Cinema For Phase 2 Deployment Program - Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), the global leader in the digital cinema industry, today announced Times Square Cinema, a Texas six-plex, has signed an agreement to deploy digital projection systems as part of Cinedigm’s 10,000 screen Phase 2 digital cinema deployment program.
Source: DCinema Today
2010-03-05
New plan for digital cinema - An alternative way of helping French cinemas go digital has been put forward by the Centre National de la Cinematographie, Gauls government-backed film and TV funder.
Source: Variety.com
2010-03-05
Cinema Tarantino: Quentin Saves the Art House - It’s no surprise that Quentin Tarantino loves movies like spaghetti loves Westerns. What is less well known is that while he was busy blowing up a Nazi-occupied cinema in Inglourious Basterds, he was simultaneously saving the last full-time revival house in Southern California, The New Beverly Cinema
Source: Vanityfair.com
2010-03-05
Alice in Wonderland Film Controversy - Get a full list of links to the various stories relating to the release of Alice in Wonderland and the potential cinema exhibitors boycott of the film because Disney wanted to reduce the DVD window from 17 weeks.
Source: Google
2010-03-05
Fifth screen planned for Reel Cinema in Blossom Street, York - PLANS have been drawn up to create a fifth screen at York’s Reel Cinema as bosses continue with a rolling refurbishment of the former Odeon.
Source: York Pres
2010-03-05
Curtains close for Showcase Cinemas at ailing mall - FAIRFIELD — After a little more than an eight-year run, Showcase Cinemas at Cincinnati Mall has closed.
Source: Journal-news.com
2010-03-05
Gerrards Cross Odeon to get 3D projector - THE Odeon cinema in Gerrards Cross is to get a digital projector, allowing it to show 3D films.
Source: thisislondon.co.uk
2010-03-05
PEP said to be planning float of Hoyts cinemas - he private equity owner of the Hoyts cinema chain, one of the smaller exhibitors in New Zealand, is said to be planning a share float later in the year.
Source: nbr.co.nz
2010-03-09
AMC enhanced theatre experience - AMC Theaters has announced a new way for movie goers to experience films on the big screen with the AMC Enhanced Theatre Experience (ETX).
Source: Disneydreaming.com
2010-03-09
Exclusive Report Vue Westfield - 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’t necessarily change with the times. This was allowed up to a certain point, then the medium began to force the changes. In the early days films were shown in fleapits, musical halls and country fairs. By the 1930s there were grand structures devoted to luxury and opulence. In 2010, they are multi-faceted entertainment venues situated in shopping malls.
Source: cinema-and-movie.com
2010-03-09
Will 3D see off Cumbrias smaller cinemas? - Even on the printed page, pictures from the mind-boggling new film version of Alice In Wonderland look breathtaking.
Source: Newsandstar.co.uk
2010-03-09
Ipswich Film Theatre set to re-open - IPSWICH: The towns film theatre is set to reopen by early summer, it can be revealed today.
Source: Eveningstar.co.uk
2010-03-09
St Albans cinema purchase appeal enters final days of fundraising - CINEMA entrepreneur James Hannaway has admitted he has just days now to find the remaining £75,000 he needs to buy the old Odeon building in St Albans.
Source: hertsad.co.uk
2010-03-09
DCM ties up with Universal for launch of new media offering - Cinema sales house Digital Cinema Media, is partnering with Universal Pictures UK and MyMovies.Net to launch its ’From The Red Carpet’ show.
Source: marketingweek.co.uk
2010-03-09
Will 3D change cinema for ever? - The Observer conversation: James Camerons Avatar is the biggest box office draw in history and is expected to triumph at the Oscars on Sunday. But how much of its success is due to the fact it was shot entirely in 3D? Bloggers discuss what the technology might mean for the future of entertainment.
Source: The Guardian
2010-03-09
Vue Entertainment outsources IT Support & Service Management across its cinema estate to Retail Assist - Vue Entertainment, one of the UKs premier cinema chains, has outsourced the management of user support and technical service management in its head office and across its 69-strong cinema estate to Retail Assist. It is a milestone for Retail Assist, marking the companys entry into the leisure sector.
Source: it-director.com
2010-03-09
Record spending at the cinema - JAMAICANS spent a record $299.5 million at the cinemas over six-months to December 2009 which was 32 per cent more year-on-year due to blockbusters including Avatar and price increases.
Source: jmaicaobserver.com
2010-03-09
Final thousands needed to purchase former St Albans cinema - AMBITIOUS plans to restore the Odeon cinema back to its former glory are slowly edging closer to reality.
Source: St Albans Review
2010-03-09
Cinema screens pledge for plan - State-of-the-art 3D digital cinema will come to Oswestry if timber firm Richard Burbidge Ltd wins the four-way battle to build the town’s new supermarket, developers revealed today.
Source: Stropshire Star
2010-03-09
Sonic & Cinedigm ink deal for phase 2 deployment plan of Digital Cinema systems - Sonic Equipment Company has inked an arrangement with Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp through which exhibitors signing on to Cinedigm’s Phase 2 digital cinema deployment plan may use Sonic for sales, service and installation.
Source: Businessofcinema.com
2010-03-09
Cinemas in Girona to emphasize alternative entertainment - Girona cinemas will debut with the idea of programming preferably "Catalan, Spanish and European original versions dubbed into Catalan" said Francesc Felipe.
Source: arcelonreporter.com
2010-03-09
Zhang Yimou: China needs more cinemas - As a CPPCC member, the renowned director Zhang Yimou proposed with five other film directors that more cinemas should be built in small and medium sized cities in China.
Source: Peoples Daily Online
2010-03-09
Phone request leads to stabbing in Los Angeles cinema - A MAN was stabbed in the neck with a meat thermometer after he asked a woman to turn off her mobile phone at a cinema in Lancaster, Los Angeles.
Source: heraldsun.com.au
2010-03-09
Technicolor and Bow Tie Cinemas pact to deploy Technicolor 3D - Technicolor has reached an agreement with Bow Tie Cinemas to install Technicolor 3D in all Bow Tie locations on 25 of its 150 screens.
Source: businessofcinema.com
2010-03-09
GDC delivers server upgrade for Series 2 DLP Cinema projectors - Digital-cinema company GDC Technology is introducing the S2 upgrade for all SA-2100 digital-cinema servers, the first servers to be commercially deployed with the new generation of Series 2 DLP Cinema® projector.
Source: FilmJournal
2010-03-09
Cinema dream in St Albans inches to go - LESS than £30,000 is needed to make the cinema dream in St Albans a reality.
Source: 0
2010-03-17
3D projector bottleneck may leave cinemas reeling - Three dimensional films like James Camerons Avatar have opened up a new chapter for the film projector industry, but a happy ending depends on the ability of electronics companies to make components fast enough.
Source: Reuters
2010-03-17
Cineworld profits from 3-D films boom - Investment in 3-D technology led Cineworld, the cinema chain, to report robust profits for the year, with strong ticket sales leading to an 11.5 per cent increase in revenues to ?333.4 million for the 53 weeks to December 31.
Source: Times Online
2010-03-17
The screen test: Delhi on multiplex radar - With the national capital region now contributing 30-40 per cent to the box-office, leading multiplex chains draw up big plans for the region
Source: Screen India
2010-03-17
Action! ?320,000 lottery grant to keep films rolling at Curzon Cinema - Clevedons historic Curzon Cinema has received a lottery grant to help pay for much-needed repairs.
Source: This Is Bristol.co.uk
2010-03-17
Media Morning: Funds start to flow for digital cinema expansion, Imax - Exhibitors on Wednesday heard the announcement that theyve desperately wanted for more than two years: The three biggest chains -- AMC Entertainment, Cinemark, and Regal Entertainment -- have a $660 million funding deal to accelerate the rollout of digital projectors to 14,000 screens in North America.
Source: USA Today
2010-03-17
Disney moves into south Indian cinema - MUMBAI ? US studio giant Disney is making its first foray into south Indian cinema as part of plans to capture the countrys largest movie market, the company announced on Thursday.
Source: AFP
2010-03-17
Admissions 1955-2008 - World Cinema Stats - There was a Before and After the peak of the Golden Age (due to the development and spread of TV)... The cinema industry is just not like it used to be in term of transversal popularity.
Source: Screenville (Blog)
2010-03-17
Cineworld Group FY09 Profit Rises - Update - Cineworld Group plc (CINE.L: News ) reported Thursday an increase in profit for the full year 2009, reflecting strong growth in revenues. The UKs cinema group also said it is confident of the prospects for business for the forthcoming year.
Source: RTT News
2010-03-17
http://www.scsun-news.com/silver_city-business/ci_14498827 - LOS ANGELES?Technicolor, the French telecoms and film technology company once known as Thomson SA, has reached its first deal to give a theater chain the ability to show 3-D movies without the need for a digital projector.
Source: AP
2010-03-17
Next Generation in Digital Cinema Processing with the JSD-100. - USL, Inc. recognized the demand for a dedicated digital cinema processor and will be taking orders at ShoWest when the JSD-100 makes its debut
Source: RSS News
2010-03-17
The return of 35mm 3D: Two competing processes add a new dimension to stereoscopic race - One of the most important but baffling aspects of the cinema technology market is that innovation can come from anywhere, from any direction, or any point in time. Ideas are presented, systems developed, and equipment installed, all competing to better satisfy the filmmaker?s desire to create new and better experiences for moviegoers. Such is the case with 3D systems, where there is a competitive market for digital 3D vendors. To add to the mix, there have been recent announcements of two competitive 35mm film 3D systems: Technicolor 3D, from one of cinema?s best-known brands, and Oculus3D?, a recent newcomer to the market.
Source: Film Journal International
2010-03-17
Technicolor and Bow Tie Cinemas Pact to Deploy Technicolor 3D - Technicolor (Euronext Paris: 18453) (NYSE: TCH) has reached an agreement with New York City-based Bow Tie Cinemas to install Technicolor 3D in all Bow Tie locations on 25 of its 150 screens. Technicolor 3D is a new 3D system for 35mm projectors, enabling exhibitors to equip theatres for high-quality 3D at a fraction of the cost of installing a digital 3D projection system.
Source: Earth Times
2010-03-17
Pick your palace: Exhibition experts combine experience for Cinema Redux turnkey theatres - Looking at our sixth annual overview of new cinema construction over the past few months, not to mention the ongoing good numbers for our industry, some of you may have taken inspiration to go ahead with those long-held plans for that wonderful new theatre. After all, there are financial incentives on the horizon to help counter these economically troubled times.
Source: Film Journal, International
2010-03-17
Taxpayers Fund 3D For UK Cinema Chains - EXCLUSIVE From Deadline|London editor Tim Adler: Cinema chains including Cineworld, Odeon and Vue have all been able to upgrade to digital free of charge thanks to the British government. Whereas other exhibitors have had to spend hundreds of thousands of pounds installing 3D digital projectors and screens, only to see the big chains receive a massive leg-up on 3D courtesy of the public purse. It costs between ?70,000 and ?100,000 to convert each screen to digital. No wonder rivals to the Big Three think this is unfair competition.
Source: Deadline
2010-03-17
Warner Bros. Pictures International Partners with ODEON & UCI Cinemas Group to Support the Expansion of Digital Cinema into UK. - LONDON -- Continuing its commitment to deliver high quality entertainment across multiple formats, Warner Bros. Pictures International (WBPI) has entered into a comprehensive digital cinema deployment agreement directly with Digital Deployment Associates Limited to advance the conversion to digital cinema in ODEON sites throughout the UK.
Source: Encyclopedia.com
2010-03-17
PELHAM PICTURE HOUSE LAUNCHES MAJOR MAKEOVER - Senator Klein presented a 100K grant for renovation and expansion project at Pelham Picture House
Source: New York State Senator
2010-03-17
Arts Alliance signs Japanese deal - European digital cinema company Arts Alliance Media has inked a strategic partnership with Broadmedia in Japan. AAM will advise Broadmedia on technology issues and provide support as the Japanese company rolls out a digital cinema deployment plan.
Source: Variety
2010-03-17
Europe leads in digital screens - Europes digital cinema makeover has taken off rapidly, overtaking theater conversions in the U.S. That was one conclusion of an EU-Spain conference, The Independent Exhibition Sector and the Challenges of Digitization, held March 5-6 in Barcelona.
Source: Variety.com
2010-03-17
Vicky Mansfield joins the Mad Cornish Projectionist editorial team - The Mad Cornish Projectionist is very pleased to announce that Vicky Mansfield has joined the editorial team to help provide support to Peter J. Knight with the news section of the website. Vicky will be well known from her days at the Odeon Marble Arch, and has previously provided articles for the Mad Cornish Projectionist website.
Source: Press Release
2010-03-17
Barco Announces Significant Expansion of NOC Services for Digital Cinema - At ShoWest 2010, Barco unveils a major expansion of its nationwide digital cinema NOC, with enhanced remote services, diagnostics and monitoring.Rancho Cordova, CA ? 12 March 2010 ? Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, proudly announces an expansion of its advanced NOC (Network Operations Center), a comprehensive set of monitoring tools and services available to all Barco digital cinema customers.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-03-17
Digital Cinema Building Momentum Thanks to 3D - Screen Digest announced that there are 16,405 digital cinema screens around the world, an increase of 86.4 per cent on 2008, with further growth to come in 2010 as digital 3D pushes the market towards a 35mm-free cinema sector.
Source: Hughs News
2010-03-17
Barco Releases Six New Digital Cinema Projectors - Barco is a global technology company that designs and develops visualization products for a variety of selected professional markets. Today, the company was proud to announce the release of their new digital cinema projector line, the Series-II. This new lineup includes six new projectors that all come with the latest DLP display technology and 2K HD (2048 x 1080) resolution.
Source: About Projectors
2010-03-17
NAB Show Digital Cinema Summit to bring 3-D into focus - The 2010 NAB Show will offer those interested in 3-D stereoscopic motion pictures an intensive program devoted to the emerging technology as well as the opportunities it is creating during the 2010 Digital Cinema Summit, April 10-11, in Las Vegas.
Source: Broadcast Engineering
2010-03-17
Deaf community heralds new era with first subtitled film screening - Cork?s deaf community has a date at the pictures next week for what is being described as a landmark screening. Blackpool?s Reel Cinema is set become the first complex in the country to screen a mainstream movie which has been subtitled for the deaf or hard of hearing.The special version of Tim Burton?s latest blockbuster, Alice In Wonderland, starring Johnny Depp, will be screened next Wednesday night.
Source: Irish Examiner
2010-03-22
Alice in Wonderland’ Sets Stage for Dolby Showdown With RealD - March 12 (Bloomberg) — “Alice in Wonderland,” Tim Burton’s reimagining of the Lewis Carroll tale, is doing more than setting box-office records for a 3-D movie. It’s serving as a showdown between two rival projector technologies. On one side is the dominant format from RealD, a company in Beverly Hills, California. On the other: San Francisco’s Dolby Laboratories Inc., which rules the market for audio technology but remains an upstart in 3-D video.
Source: The Goss Magazine
2010-03-22
Welsh film history: 1920-29 - The 1920's were the peak and, ironically, the swansong years of silent cinema - which reached its zenith with the cinematic masterpieces of directors such as von Sternberg, von Stroheim, Murnau, Eisenstein and Gance, and in Hollywood the still incomparable comedies of Chaplin, Keaton and Harold Lloyd.
Source: BBC
2010-03-22
Israel's largest cinema multiplex opens Thursday in Rishon - Innovations include a glass floor with a screen under the moviegoers' feet.Tzahi Hoffman15 Mar 10 17:28 Competition in Israel's cinema scene will hot up on Thursday when Cinema City opens its doors at the G Leisure Center in Rishon Lezion. The 26 screen multiplex will be the largest in the country, just beating the 25 screen Cinema City at Glilot in Ramat Hasharon near Tel Aviv. The 26 screen multiplex has seating for 4,000 moviegoers and covers 45,000 square meters.
Source: Globes Online
2010-03-22
Off The Screen - 3D Cinema - A few years ago, Jeffrey Katzenberg (for the few that still may not know who he is, he is the co-founder of DREAMWORKS, SKG and CEO of DREAMWORKS ANIMATION) made a bold proclamation that 3-D would save the movie industry. Was he right? Mr. Katzenberg knows a thing or two about cinematic success like when he was the head of Disney feature films and he was responsible for revitalizing their feature animated film division which included hits like THE LITTLE MERMAID, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, ALADDIN and THE LION KING. Not to mention that recent box office returns would suggest that yes, he indeed was correct.
Source: Cinemascope (Blog)
2010-03-22
Execs say 'Avatar' transformed 3D cinema - LAS VEGAS -- "Avatar" gave exhibition a big year-end boost, but its effect on the market embrace of 3D has been even more dramatic.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
2010-03-22
A New Leader for Cinema Industry - ShoWest, the annual convention and trade show for those in the movie theater business, is renaming itself CinemaCon, Variety reported on Monday.
Source: The New York Times
2010-03-22
Dolby Exhibits Digital Cinema Solutions at ShoWest 2010 - LAS VEGAS, Mar 15, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- At ShoWest 2010 today, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. /quotes/comstock/13*!dlb/quotes/nls/dlb (DLB 58.00, -0.71, -1.21%) is showcasing in booth 1605 at Bally's Hotel its comprehensive set of digital cinema solutions. On display is the Dolby(R) CP750, the Dolby Screen Server (DSS200), Dolby's Theatre Management System (TMS) with the latest v.4.2 software upgrade, and Dolby 3D Digital Cinema solutions.
Source: The Wall Street Journal
2010-03-22
Birmingham IMAX cinema continues to soar with Alice In Wonderland stepping in for Avatar - BOSSES of Birmingham
Source: Sunday Mercury
2010-03-22
Sonic Equipment Expands Deployment with Christie 4K-Ready Digital Cinema Projectors - Christie®, a global leader in digital cinema, announced that Sonic Equipment Company has ordered 100 Christie Solaria Series 4K-ready Series 2 digital cinema projectors, which utilize Academy Award1-winning DLP Cinema® technology from Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN).
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-03-22
Foreign Audiences Speeding Up 3D Cinema Conversion By Paying Double For 'Avatar' - Copenhagen cinemagoers are paying up to 20 euros ($28) a ticket to see Avatar, compared with an average Danish ticket price of 10 euros. Slovakian cinemagoers are paying 8 euros per ticket to see the James Cameron technopic, compared with an average of 4 euros. And the average Avatar ticket price in Europe is 7 euros. One unintended consequence of the amount of money Avatar is making is that it
Source: Deadline Hollywood
2010-03-22
Arts Alliance Media inks partnership with Japan's Broadmedia - Arts Alliance Media (AAM) has inked a partnership with Japanese content and technical services company Broadmedia. The agreement will see AAM providing technology advice and support and also licensing software to Broadmedia as the Japanese company embarks on a digital cinema deployment plan.
Source: Business Of Cinema.Com
2010-03-22
A New Model: The Micro-budget Studio Picture - Paramount is doing something revolutionary, and it couldn’t be better news for aspiring filmmakers.
Source: photocinenews.com
2010-03-22
IMAX and Odeon Cinemas Expand Partnership - TORONTO, March 15, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) and ODEON & UCI Cinemas Group, Europe's largest exhibitor, today announced an agreement to install an IMAX
Source: Globe Newswire
2010-03-22
http://www.cinematical.com/2010/03/14/have-green-band-trailers-gotten-too-racy/ - The green band "appropriate audiences" trailer for the new film She's Out of My League ends with a gag in which characters repeat the double entendre "I came early." In the green band trailers for this Summer's Get Him to the Greek, Jonah Hill has wild sex with a girl in a bathroom stall and stuffs a bag of drugs into his rectum. Since when did green band trailers go completely insane?
Source: Cinematical
2010-03-22
Market Force acquires Ted Costas - Market Force Information, a customer intelligence solutions company, has joined forces with print-checking firm Ted Costas Group to form the company's theater and production division.
Source: Variety
2010-03-22
Panavision Heads Into Theatres With hybrid 3D System - When one thinks of Panavision, what immediately comes to mind is all of the motion picture camera systems they have manufactured since the mid-1950s, ubiquitous on the sets of countless hit movies and television shows. The thought of 3D, be it digital or on 35mm, is probably the last thing any industry professional would ever associate with Panavision.
Source: Celluloid Junkie (Blog)
2010-03-22
Barco completes DCIP purchase agreement for large-scale Cinemark digital cinema rollout - Digital cinema leader Barco has completed the previously announced purchase agreement with Digital Cinema Implementation Partners (DCIP) for the supply and installation of more than 3000 digital cinema projectors to Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CNK).
Source: Creative Cow
2010-03-22
GUERILLA CINEMA - Edinburgh Woodcraft Folk has teamed up with Alchemy Arts project to create a sustainable-bike-driven-mobile-cinema!
Source: Woodcraft Folk
2010-03-22
Doremi Signs Supply Agreement with DCIP Becoming Exclusive Server Provider to Cinemark - Industry leader Doremi Cinema has formally entered into an agreement with Digital Cinema Implementation Group (DCIP) to exclusively provide 2K and 4K server technology to Cinemark Holdings for their digital cinema deployment. Under the multi-year agreement, Doremi will be the sole supplier of servers for Cinemark's digital cinema roll out. Doremi will also support Regal and AMC for their ongoing deployment requirements.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-03-22
Avatar Redux To Get Summer Release? - Hollywood has suddenly twigged that if you are sitting on a cinematic goldmine then it’s wise to keep the mine open. A reversioned Avatar, with extra footage added, is being contemplated for summer release.
Source: Rapid TV News
2010-03-22
As 3D Cinema Emerges As A Commercial Reality, JBL Offers Comprehensive New Sound Solutions To Complete The Ultimate Cinematic Experience - The increasing volume of quality 3D movies, record setting grosses, a compelling exhibitor business model, and an array of new viewing technologies, indicates that 3D cinema is now finally achieving worldwide success. With the new emphasis on 3D, the necessity of large-scale digital audio is realized, and as the worldwide leader in cinema sound systems and an original pioneer of sound for motion pictures, JBL is continuing its tradition of innovation at ShoWest 2010 in Las Vegas, showcasing a comprehensive range of large format cinema sound systems to designed to enhance the 3D experience
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-03-22
GDC Announces Digital Cinema Deal with Cinemas Guzzo - Hot on the heels of two recent server deployment deals from the US, GDC Technology (
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-03-22
3-D Films Will Push Sales to Record, Theater Group - A larger slate of 3-D movies will push ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada beyond last year
Source: Business Week
2010-03-22
Barco launches Series II digital cinema projectors - The DP2K ‘C-series' projectors is for small and mid-size movie theaters. Within this C-series, the portfolio includes individual models for screens up to 12, 15 and 20 meters wide respectively. For larger venues, Barco has launched the DP2K ‘B-series', integrating TI's 1.2in DLP Cinema chip. Models are available for screens up to 19 and 23 meters wide.
Source: AV Interavtive
2010-03-22
Doremi Experiences Explosive February Shipping Over 850 Units to Now Exceed 11,600 Units Shipped - Digital cinema leader Doremi today announced that it shipped over 850 DCP digital cinema servers in February alone bringing its worldwide install base to over 11,300 units; a remarkable feat given Doremi first demonstrated its digital cinema server prototype at IBC in 2004.
Source: DCinema Today
2010-03-22
Exhibitors get 3D education - A ShoWest University seminar in theater and booth presentation for 3D was filled to overflowing here Tuesday. It was the kind of specs-and-all presentation traditionally offered at the annual ShoWest exhibition confab, along with keynote speeches on loftier topics and screenings of upcoming movies. Digital cinema vet and blogger Bill Mead kicked things off with an overview of the four main digital 3D systems: RealD, Dolby, Xpand and Masterimage.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
2010-03-22
With foreign boxoffice now driving growth, smart exhibitors are thinking globally - The lobby of Hong Kong's ISquare Theater looks more like the reception area at an ultramodern luxury hotel than a movie ticket boxoffice. Perched six floors up in a high-end shopping mall in the city's Kowloon neighborhood, the UA Cinema outpost features mosaic flooring and a glass counter that resembles a diamond display. What's more impressive, however, are the spectacular grosses racked up at the 46,000-square-foot digital five-plex since it opened in January.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
2010-03-22
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Barco at 6-mth high on 3D cinema deals - Shares in Barco (BAR.BR) rise as much as 4 percent to a six month high, continuing a rally which started on Friday last week, as investors take heart from a number of deals for digital projectors.
Source: Reuters UK
2010-03-22
Hoyts to buy out Barrie Everard's Berkeley cinemas - Australia’s Hoyts Corporation is beefing up its New Zealand cinema business with the purchase of Barrie Everard’s Berkeley Cinema Group.
Source: The National Business Review
2010-03-22
Sony chairman Michael Lynton calls for healthy alternative to popcorn in cinemas - For many, a night out at the movies would not be complete without the sound of popcorn and chocolate wrappers from the stalls. One of the most powerful studio bosses in Hollywood, however, would like to see cinemas selling healthier snacks.
Source: Times Online
2010-03-22
Dolby, Disney/Pixar pact on new format - Dolby Laboratories announced Monday it is working with Disney/Pixar to develop a new audio format called Dolby Surround 7.1. The Mouse House plans to launch the format in select theaters in conjunction with its launch of 3D toon installment "Toy Story 3" on June 18.
Source: Variety
2010-03-22
Arts Alliance Media Signs Deal for - The rollout of digital cinema to exhibitors across Europe received a significant boost today with the announcement that Arts Alliance Media Ltd, Europe
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-03-22
St Albans residents thanked again for supporting Odeon cinema restoration - THE residents of St Albans have again been thanked by cinema entrepreneur James Hannaway for answering his plea for cash to restore the dilapidated Odeon in the city centre.
Source: St Albans And Harpenden Review
2010-03-22
Barco Expands NOC Services for Digital Cinema - Barco, a global provider of digital cinema technology, has expanded its nationwide digital cinema NOC (News - Alert) (Network Operations Center) with enhanced remote services, diagnostics and monitoring. NOC is a comprehensive set of monitoring tools and services available to all Barco digital cinema customers. This proactive service is designed to ensure the optimum performance of each customer's digital cinema network.
Source: TMC Net
2010-03-22
Digital Cinema Media Select Unique Digital Screen Advertising Accord - Digital Cinema Media Ltd (DCM) will migrate to the new Advertising Accord v4, a full-featured hybrid 35mm and Digital content management solution developed and supplied by Unique Digital Ltd.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-03-22
VSS-Southern Theatres Rides 3D Juggernaut, Signs Exclusive Agreement with NEC Display Solutions for Digital Cinema Projectors - NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today an exclusive agreement with Southern Theatres, LLC, management company for VSS-Southern Theatres, owners of The Grand Theatres and AmStar Cinemas, to provide digital cinema projectors at locations in nine states. The move by VSS-Southern Theatres extends its current relationship with NEC and Ballantyne Strong, Inc., and positions this leading exhibitor to capitalize on the growing list of 3D Hollywood blockbusters coming out in 2010 and beyond.
Source: Virtual Press Office
2010-03-22
Calibre Digital Cinema Alternative Content Processor Gets USA Debut At ShoWest - Image processing, scaling and warping manufacturer, Calibre UK will show their PVProHD-DC digital cinema alternative content processor with key USA partner, Marketing Specialists, Inc on the Moving Image Technologies Booth #1729 at ShoWest.
Source: Showbiz Expo
2010-03-22
Barco Unveils Advanced Digital Cinema Diagnostic Application - At ShoWest 2010, Barco introduces the Diagnostics Companion, an optional new software module purpose-built for intelligently troubleshooting Barco digital cinema projectors.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-03-22
Female Film-Makers In Islington On The Up - Ask anyone who the most successful woman in the global film industry is and they’ll tell you it’s Kathryn Bigelow, winner of this year’s Oscar for Best Director. Ask them to name a second woman; or a third. Anything? Anybody?
Source: Islingtonnow.co.uk
2010-03-22
BFI opens Wrexham - The British Film Institute is to open a
Source: Art Review
2010-03-22
Lesbian And Gay Film Festival - BFI 24th gay and lesbian film festival running from 17th to 31st March
Source: BFI
2010-03-22
North Adams Cinemas Going 3-D - NORTH ADAMS, Mass.
Source: i Berkshires.com
2010-03-22
Technicolor's Pitch at ShoWest: Don't Have Cash for Digital 3D? Use Us - The bulk of 18 3D movies announced for 2010 still to come, and screens to accommodate that rush are short. Funding for digital cinema retrofitting is limited, so suppliers of inexpensive 3D add-on products are being pushing exhibitors hard at ShoWest this year. Their message: Use our cheaper solution until you have the more than $100,000 per screen to go digital.
Source: The Wrap
2010-03-22
Ballantyne Strong Delivers NEC Projectors For Digital Conversionl - Ballantyne Strong is a provider of digital cinema projection equipment and services. Today, the company announced that they will be providing 66 NEC digital projectors to the National Amusement Incorporated and Marcus Theaters Corporation. Every projector will include RealD 3D technology and a silver screen to complete the installation.
Source: About Projectors
2010-03-22
Cereplast To Put Biodegradable 3D Glasses Into Cinemas - Oh brother. We get the feeling that a monster has been created. In just over a year's time, 3D has managed to take over nearly every part of the entertainment world. 3D is now in cinemas, homes, video games, Blu-ray movies, and even on TV commercials. It's the new "big thing." And we all know what happens each time a new "big thing" comes along: accessories.
Source: Hot Hardware
2010-03-22
Birmingham's Flatpack festival celebrates Odeon founder Deutsch - One of the smallest, neatest and best-packaged film festivals is all set to celebrate one of the industry
Source: Birmingham Post
2010-03-22
Barco signs contract with Jinyi Time Cinema for the deployment of 200 digital cinema projectors - Barco, a world leader in visualization and display solutions, has signed a major contract for the deployment of 200 digital cinema systems for Jinyi Zhujiang Movie Circuit, China's sixth largest cinema chain.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-03-22
Barco 'Series 2' Digital Cinema Projector First to Pass DCI Compliance Testing Milestone - Barco, a global leader in digital cinema announced today that its 'Series 2' digital cinema projector has successfully passed the procedural test for DCI compliance administered by CineCert, the leading 3rd party authorizing test facility. With these tests completed, Barco has reached another important milestone in the rollout of its brand-new DP2K projector series.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-03-22
Datasat Digital Entertainment Introduces AP20 Audio Processor and New Dealer Certification Program at ShoWest - Datasat Digital Entertainment introduced the AP20 and unveiled a dealer certification program for the 16-channel audio processor this morning at ShoWest.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-03-22
Laser Cinema May Be Coming - We have been talking about laser-based digital cinema in this space for years, but one troubling issues has always been reduction of laser speckle to a barely detectable level. At ShoWest this week, Laser Light Engines (LLE) announced they have solved the speckle problem, opening the door for laser-based digital cinema.
Source: Display Daily
2010-03-22
Kenya Tops In Cinema Figures - Kenyans are today attending movie shows more than ever before, and account for half of the total audiences in the five eastern and central African countries. A survey conducted last week on the cinema culture in Kenya shows that the country may soon need more screens to cater for the growing demand.
Source: Sunday Nation
2010-03-22
Arts Alliance Media Signs Deal to Advance Digital Cinema in Europe - Arts Alliance Media Ltd., Europe
Source: Film Journal International
2010-03-22
Movie industry debates DVD releases - A hot topic in Hollywood right now is how long cinema audiences should wait until they can watch a movie on DVD. The subject has been high on the agenda at the ShoWest convention in Las Vegas this week as the industry grapples with the impact of home cinema systems and changing viewer habits.
Source: BBC
2010-03-22
Actor John Hurt receives lifetime achievement award - Veteran actor John Hurt has spoken of his "constant fight" for independent films shortly before he received a lifetime achievement award.
Source: BBC
2010-03-22
Come and Join your friends on the CTC - Enjoy the chance to look around the burgeoning new cinema museum, before it offi cially opens, where you will be able to get
Source: BKSTS
2010-03-29
Movie costs enter a new dimension - DIGITAL 3D offers a new dimension on the big screen - but at a prohibitively high cost for families. It costs $116 for an average family of four to enjoy the full cinema experience in Adelaide. That includes tickets, popcorn and drinks for two adults and two kids at Greater Union's Marion Megaplex.
Source: Adelaide Now
2010-03-29
GlobeCast - SND, the distribution company of major French television channel M6, recently selected GlobeCast
Source: Satnews.com
2010-03-29
The Det Udom Mini Theatre - Det Udom, Ubon, Ratchathani, Thailand - This is a photographic archive of derelict or converted movie theaters in Southeast Asia. Ever since the convenience of the home entertainment center has become widely available, movie theater-going has been on the path to extinction. Declining audiences and rising operational costs have made the business feasible only for larger conglomerates, while the independent, family-run theater has been squeezed out of the picture. Here their memories are kept alive. Going or gone, but not forgotten.
Source: Seatheater (BLOG)
2010-03-29
It's an (Organic) Wrap - Las Vegas – There was a lot to digest at the recently concluded Showest convention, ranging from matters of life and death (digital conversion, access to diverse movies) to the frankly frivolous (healthier snack foods). On balance, one left with the sense that at least the distribution sector was 1) on relatively stable economic ground and 2) aware of potential problems ahead and taking preventative measures to blunt future turbulence.
Source: MCN Blogs (BLOGS)
2010-03-29
Ballantyne Q4 Net Revenues Rose 28.5% to $18.8 Million and 2009 Revenues Rose 31.6 % to $72.1 Million - Ballantyne Strong, Inc. /quotes/comstock/14*!btn/quotes/nls/btn (BTN 4.80, +0.05, +1.05%) , a provider of digital cinema projection equipment and services, cinema screens and other cinema products, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.
Source: The Wall Street Journal
2010-03-29
3D: cinematic revolution or just a trick of the light? - The studios say it dramatically enhances our viewing experience. But sceptics claim it is merely a ploy to make us pay more at the box office. Jonathan Brown and Kevin Rawlinson investigate
Source: The Independent
2010-03-29
Barco signs digital cinema contract with Zhejiang Time Cinema - MUMBAI: Barco has signed a major contract for the deployment of 100 digital cinema system for Zhejiang Time Cinema, China's seventh largest cinema chain.
Source: BOC.com
2010-03-29
'Titans': Paramount, Warner Battle Over 3D Screens - "The Clash of the Titans" has initiated a real-life battle of industry stalwarts as Paramount competes with Warner Bros. over booking scarce 3D-ready movie screens. On the floor of ShoWest last week, following Warner's abrupt decision to move "Titans'" release date to April 2, rumors were rife that Paramount officials were strong-arming theater chain bookers in order to bolster 3D play for their "How to Train Your Dragon," which opens a week from Friday
Source: The Wrap
2010-04-05
Entertainment-starved federal capital: No cinema house for 1.5 million Islooites - ISLAMABAD: The entertainment-starved 1.5 million people of the federal capital are waiting for revival of cinema house in the city to enjoy movies on big screen. The city
Source: Daily Times
2010-04-05
The much-awaited Mahinda Rajapaksa National Tele Cinema Park in Ranmihitenna has completed its stage one. This giant cinema village will be opened by President Mahinda Rajapaksa on March 30. - Ranmihitenna is situated between Tissamaharamaya and Kataragama about seven kilometres from Tissamaharamaya. About two years ago, LTTE had massacred some villagers there. But things have come a full circle now and it has become the scene of festivity.
Source: Daily News
2010-04-05
India's Reliance Media Works Takes Over UFO's E-Cinema Operation - This past week the digital cinema pipeline into movie theatres in India became a little more narrow - figuratively, not literally or technically. On Thursday Reliance MediaWorks (formerly Adlabs), one of India
Source: Celluloid Junkie
2010-04-05
INTERNATIONAL INDEX TO FILM PERIODICALS - Created by the International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF) in Paris in 1938, FIAF is a collaborative association of film archives whose purpose is to ensure the proper preservation and showing of motion pictures.
Source: YUL News
2010-04-05
Through the 3D looking glass - HERE'S A QUESTION for you. If we say 3D game changer we're sure that most of you will think of James Cameron's record breaking Avatar, possibly the first film in a while to be widely acclaimed for its technological merit alone. However, it was the Lumerie brothers, inventors of the cinematograph, who staked the first claim as 3D game changers.
Source: The Inquirer
2010-04-05
Digital cinema takes off in Europe - 3D screens account for 74 per cent of all digital screens in Europe, having increased in number six-fold during 2009. The number of digital screens tripled over the same period. France is now the leading d-cinema territory in Europe, with close to 1,000 d-screens at the end of 2009.
Source: Screen Digest
2010-04-05
Agora shifts away from print with cinema deal - Polish media group Agora AGOD.WA agreed to pay 25 million euros for control of cinema operator Helios in a move to lessen its reliance on the hard hit newspaper business, pushing its shares to an 18 month high.
Source: Reuters
2010-04-05
3D Flicks Spark Cinema Price Hikes - Expect soon to see a marked increase in rabid, shock-horror puff pieces from Hollywood
Source: P2PNet
2010-04-05
Cinema Treasures, Odeon Manly - Located in the Sydney beachside suburb of Manly. The Rialto Theatre was located midway along the southern side of The Corso, the main street in town. It opened on 23rd July 1923 with John Barrymore in "Sherlock Holmes" and Wallace Beery in "Thirty Days".
Source: Cinema Treasures
2010-04-05
NAB 2010 - Another DVS Debut in DCI - Launch of Fuze - Highlighting its current product portfolio for post production and broadcast at booth SL3305, DVS presents the latest addition to its video systems family: Fuze stars with its Digital Mastering capabilities. At this year
Source: DCinema Today
2010-04-05
Davao City eyes digital theater - Davao City (31 March) -- Davao City has a good market for movie theaters with top-of-the-line facilities as can be observed with the first 3D cinema in the city run by SM.
Source: PIA Daily News Reader
2010-04-05
20th Century Fox sign up SmartJog - Twentieth Century Fox and TDF subsidiary SmartJog have announced a non-exclusive deal for the satellite distribution of digital cinema content to theatres in Europe.
Source: Tech Watch
2010-04-05
Contracts Exchanged on St Albans Odeon - THE sale of the former St Albans Odeon to cinema entrepreneur James Hannaway went through today. Contracts have been exchanged between Mr Hannaway and the owners of the Odeon, Wattsdown Developments, following a campaign to raise
Source: The Herts Advertiser
2010-04-05
Bring Back Movies to the Drive-In - The Southington Drive-in is one of the last of its kind, not only in Connecticut but the entire United States and there's a push to restore it to some of its former glory.
Source: NBC Connecticut
2010-04-05
Arts Alliance Media broadens digital cinema reach - UK digital distribution group Arts Alliance Media (AAM) has agreed an exclusive strategic partnership with Japanese company Broadmedia, in order that the latter may launch digital conversion programme in Japan.
Source: Screen Digest
2010-04-05
VUE HELPED BY RECESSION - Vue Cinemas has cut its losses by more than a third as recession-hit Britons choose to save money by going to the cinema rather than nightclubs or restaurants.
Source: Reuters
2010-03-09
End of an era for cinema worker - After 44 years working in a community cinema, Brian Harries has decided to call time and retire.
Source: BBC News
2010-03-08
Marcus Theatres to Install 19 3D Digital Cinema by April 2010 - Marcus Theatres announced today that they will be increasing their 3D capability with 19 new installations to take place by April 2010. Ten of these installations will be at locations with no previous 3D setups, with the remaining nine at locations that already have at least one 3D installation.
Source: Bigscreen.com
2010-03-16
Arts Alliance Media Signs Deal for €50M Funding - The rollout of digital cinema to exhibitors across Europe received a significant boost today with the announcement that Arts Alliance Media, Europe’s leading digital cinema company, has reached an agreement to secure €50m in funding for its initiative. Funds advised by Sankaty Advisors, the credit affiliate of Bain Capital, have agreed to provide funding to support the rollout over the next two years, subject to final documentation. Sankaty Advisors, which currently manages approximately $20 billion in committed capital, will provide a combination of senior and mezzanine debt for deployment of digital cinema equipment into cinemas across Europe. The deal is expected to close in 30 days.
Source: 3D Cine Cast [blog]
2010-03-22
Titans: Paramount, Warner Battle Over 3D Screens - Clash of the Titans" has initiated a real-life battle of industry stalwarts as Paramount competes with Warner Bros. over booking scarce 3D-ready movie screens.;Rest;1;thewrap.com;1;
;2010-03-10;http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i755f10fb8f89b626e74977f370ab9bf9;D-cinema group secures $660 million;Digital Cinema Implementation Partners said Wednesday that its $660 million loan syndication had closed. Led by JPMorgan Chase, the funding will be used to finance the rollout of d-cinema systems for 14,000 movie screens operated by the nations three largest theater circuits: Regal, AMC and Cinemark.;Rest;1;THR;1;
;2010-03-17;http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118016617.html?categoryId=2502&cs=1;Exhibs show green side at ShoWest;US;1;Variety;1;
;2010-03-18;http://www.thewrap.com/ind-column/technicolors-pitch-dont-have-cash-digital-3d-use-us-15413;Technicolors Pitch at ShoWest: Dont Have Cash for Digital 3D? Use Us;The bulk of 18 3D movies announced for 2010 still to come, and screens to accommodate that rush are short. Funding for digital cinema retrofitting is limited, so suppliers of inexpensive 3D add-on products are being pushing exhibitors hard at ShoWest this year.;US;1;Thewrap;1;
;2010-03-17;http://www.dcinematoday.com/dc/pr.aspx?newsID=1808;Barco "Series 2" Digital Cinema Projector First to Pass DCI Compliance Testing Milestone;Barco, a global leader in digital cinema announced today that its "Series 2" digital cinema projector has successfully passed the procedural test for DCI compliance administered by CineCert, the leading 3rd party authorizing test facility. With these tests completed, Barco has reached another important milestone in the rollout of its brand-new DP2K projector series.;Belgium;1;DCinema Today;1;
;2010-03-15;http://www.dcinematoday.com/dc/pr.aspx?newsID=1779;Digital Cinema Media Select Unique Digital Screen Advertising Accord;Digital Cinema Media Ltd (DCM) will migrate to the new Advertising Accord v4, a full-featured hybrid 35mm and Digital content management solution developed and supplied by Unique Digital Ltd.;UK;1;DCinema Today;1;
;2010-03-15;http://www.deadline.com/print-post/?posttoprint=28350&KeepThis=true&TB_iframe=true&height=500&width=750;Foreign Audiences Speeding Up 3D Cinema Conversion By Paying Double For "Avatar
Source: 1
2010-03-16
3-D Films Will Push Sales to Record, Theater Group - A larger slate of 3-D movies will push ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada beyond last year
Source: Businessweek
2010-03-25
20th Century Fox & SmartJog ink deal for digital cinema content - Twentieth Century Fox and SmartJog have signed a non-exclusive agreement for satellite distribution of digital cinema content to theatres in Europe. Under the terms of the agreement, SmartJog will deliver Twentieth Century Fox movies in digital format to exhibitors connected to SmartJog
Source: Businessofcinema
2010-03-16
Wally Ball - film historian - Wally Ball, who died last month aged 97, helped create the movie magic which kept people entertained throughout the 1920s and 30s.
Source: Southwestbusiness.co.uk
2010-03-19
20th anniversary of Vue cinema in York - VUE Cinemas will mark this week
Source: Yorkpress
2010-03-28
Qlds historic cinema facing demolition - Cinema lovers are being urged not to let one of Australias last remaining Hollywood-style picture palaces go down without a fight, or at least a visit.
Source: Brisbane Times
2010-04-05
3-D Films Are Everywhere This Summer, And So Are New 3-D Screens - the opening today of the 3-D family fantasy
Source: hotnewsreview.com
2010-04-02
Could the 3D fad die like it did during the 50s? - According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, the recent glut of 3D films have moviegoers confused, leaving the future of 3D movies in doubt.
Source: Cinematreasures.org
2010-04-01
State-of-the-art digital tech makes Festival Theatre giant cinema - PERFORMANCES could soon be broadcast live from the Capitals Festival Theatre to other cities across the country using state-of-the-art digital equipment.
Source: Scotsman.com
2010-03-16
Last chance to comment on Aldershot cinema plan - PEOPLE have just days left to comment on plans for a cinema, hotel and supermarket development in Aldershot.
Source: gethampshire.co.uk
2010-03-15
3D movies help Cineworld stand out - CINEWORLD has announced that growing momentum behind 3D movies would help it ride out challenging conditions this year as the group posted record results.
Source: thenorthernecho.co.uk
2010-03-26
Research and Markets: 2010 Analysis on Cinemas in the UK - A Comprehensive Profile of 76 Companies Operating in the UK Marke - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/822237/2010_plimsoll_anal) has announced the addition of the "2010 Plimsoll Analysis - Cinemas - A comprehensive profile of 76 companies operating in the UK market" report to their offering.
Source: Findarticles.com
2010-03-26
3D debate pops to the fore - Studios stew over stereoscopic pics
Source: Variety
2010-03-26
Technicolor archive donated to George Eastman House - Film preservation continues down the Yellow Brick Road with the announcement from the George Eastman House of a major donation from the Technicolor archive.
Source: Democratandchronicle.com
2010-03-10
Historic cinemas - A North Somerset cinema is celebrating an award from the Heritage Lottery Fund of more than
Source: BBC News
2010-04-12
Cinema goes back to the future with 80s classics - Sylvester Stallone versus Arnold Schwarzenegger versus Bruce Willis: it is the screen showdown that action nerds of a certain age have waited three decades to see.
Source: Times Online
2010-04-12
Hyde Park Picture House - The Hyde Park Picture House in Leeds is the second oldest continually operating cinema in the country, one of the oldest surviving cinemas from the silent era and with many of its original features still intact.
Source: Guardian.co.uk
2010-04-12
Q&A With Uckfield Picture House Owner Kevin Markwick - Kevin Markwick owns and runs the Uckfield Picture House in East Sussex (not related to the Picturehouse chain). An impassioned cinephile, Kevin was interviewed by Francine Stock on BBC Radio 4s Film Programme in February and came across as a funny and interesting guy. I got in touch and he was nice enough to answer a few questions for this blog:
Source: Beames On Film (BLOG)
2010-04-12
Dolby Sees a New Vision of Image Accuracy - SAN FRANCISCO, Apr 05, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dolby Laboratories, Inc. /quotes/comstock/13*!dlb/quotes/nls/dlb (DLB 59.30, +0.21, +0.36%) announced today that for professionals who rely on the most accurate measurement tools for color-critical work, the new Dolby(R) PRM-4200 Professional Reference Monitor delivers the accuracy of previous CRT (cathode ray tube) monitors with the versatility of flat-panel displays.
Source: Business Wire
2010-04-12
Scrabble Entertainment And UFO Moviez To Jointly Roll Out IPL In 3D Format In Theatres - Scrabble Entertainment which have more than 160 DCI compliant digital screens across India and over 60 3D enabled screens have joined hands with UFO Moviez India Ltd., India
Source: Your Story
2010-04-12
State-of-the-art digital tech makes Festival Theatre giant cinema - PERFORMANCES could soon be broadcast live from the Capitals Festival Theatre to other cities across the country using state-of-the-art digital equipment. The venue is set to become Scotlands largest digital cinema by this summer, after a
Source: Edinburgh Evening News
2010-04-12
UK Film Council launches new £15m film fund to champion British film - New £15m film fund opens for business • Experienced team appointed as atekeepers of the Film Fund • Producers to receive equity share of UK Film Council recoupment • Tim Bevan to chair think tank to identify ways to grow uk film companies of scale • Most significant revision of UK Film Council activities in 10 years
Source: UK Film Council
2010-04-12
Cinedigm Announces Agreement With Rave Motion Pictures for Phase 2 Deployment Program - Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), the global leader in the digital cinema industry, today announced Rave Motion Pictures, a Texas-based cinema chain, has signed an agreement to participate in Cinedigms Phase 2 digital cinema deployment program. Three hundred fifty-six Rave screens across 20 U.S. states will participate in the Phase 2 program including some that have previously installed digital cinema equipment and 277 that will be converted using Barco Series II projection equipment. All will become Cinedigm Certified
Source: CNN Money.com
2010-04-12
Christie Digital Cinema Projectors Screen Inspiring Movies to More Than 70,000 Haitians - Running until April 11th,
the Cinépolis Foundation’s social outreach program entitled "Lets all go to Cinépolis Haiti" will screen 11 movies on donated Christie digital cinema projectors reaching more than 70,000 people devastated by the February 12th earthquake.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-04-12
Toledo movie theatres under new ownership - Youll soon see changes at several Toledo movie theatres. Showcase Cinemas will be switched to Rave Cinemas as part of a change of ownership. Rave bought Showcase from National Amusements.
Source: ABC Local
2010-04-12
National CineMedia (NCM) Expands Its Cinema Network with the Addition of Metropolitan Theatres - National CineMedia /quotes/comstock/15*!ncmi/quotes/nls/ncmi (NCMI 18.60, -0.15, -0.80%) , a leading integrated media company reaching U.S. consumers in movie theaters, online and through mobile technology, has entered into a network affiliate agreement with Metropolitan Theatres Corporation for the presentation of cinema advertising and NCM Fathom entertainment events.
Source: Business Wire
2010-04-12
RealD to capitalise on 3D success with IPO - RealD, whose technology has fuelled the explosion in 3D cinema, is working on a potential $1bn listing to capitalise on the success of films such as Avatar and Alice in Wonderland, according to several people familiar with the matter.
Source: Financial Times
2010-04-12
He's the reel deal – restaurant and pub tycoon plots expansion into movie business - ONE of Scotland's leading pub, restaurant and hotel chains is planning to expand into the movie business.
Source: Scotsman.com
2010-04-12
Offhollywood Brings Unique Vision III 3D Lens Technology to Production Market - Leading digital cinema company Offhollywood today announced that, in association with Element Technica 3D and Thales Angenieux, it is providing producers and cinematographers with cutting-edge Vision III Imaging 3D lens technology. The integrated solution unites Element Technicas 3D rigs for capture of stereoscopic 3D images, Vision IIIs patented Digital Parallax Scanning (DPS
Source: Broadcast Newsroom
2010-04-12
The Clash Of The Titans conundrum: Why Animated Films Look Better In 3D - Slates Daniel Engber offers some pretty darn intriguing theories about the issue in a recent post, taking us way past the most obvious explanation -- that the effects were simply done on the cheap. As he explains, if you want to add depth to a flat image, you need skilled 3-D artisans, and skilled artisans cost moolah.
Source: Los Angeles Times
2010-04-12
No, your eyes arent deceiving you - Avatar has seen Hollywood re-embrace the format, but its all about gimmickry, not creative film-making
Source: The Guardian
2010-04-12
Barco and GDC Unveil Integrated Media Block for Digital Cinema at CineAsia - Digital cinema pioneer Barco and digital cinema solution provider GDC Technology (
Source: Barco Projector.Info
2010-04-12
The i-Cinema Standard - Art house cinemas would clearly benefit from a different digital cinema standard than mainstream Hollywood studio films and commercial multiplex exhibitors do. The Digital Cinema Initiative (DCI) standard is indeed technically very impressive but far too expensive and cumbersome for most specialty film venues. Consequently, there are very few DCI equipped art house cinemas operating today in the U.S., and little if any appropriate content.
Source: Emerging Pictures
2010-04-20
Starplex Cinemas Selects GDC Servers for Digital Rollout - GDC Technology (“GDC”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, announced today an exclusive server deal with Starplex Cinemas, a leading US cinema chain based in Dall1as, Texas.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-04-20
Cineworld to bring in 3D technology 'soon' - ISLANDERS will soon be able to watch blockbuster hits in 3D, now that the Island
Source: This Is Jersey
2010-04-20
Carmike Cinemas to Host 2010 First Quarter Results Conference Call/Webcast Monday, May 3 at 5:00 P.M. ET - Carmike Cinemas, Inc. /quotes/comstock/15*!ckec/quotes/nls/ckec (CKEC 16.40, +0.54, +3.40%) , a leading digital cinema and 3D motion picture exhibitor, will host its 2010 first quarter results conference call and webcast on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 5:00 P.M. ET. Carmike's financial results will be issued after the market's close the same day.
Source: Business Wire
2010-04-20
Movie Metrics: Cinema Ads Click With Viewers - A new report from the Cinema Advertising Council and NewMediaMetrics details consumers' emotional attachment to different media, as well as brands appearing in various media contexts. The findings suggest that cinema advertising can compete effectively with television for video advertising dollars.
Source: Media Post
2010-04-20
Big Cinemas eyeing DLF - Anil Ambani's ambitions to expand his cinema business may not end in a battle to acquire the majority in Fame. As sources say Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group Reliance MediaWorks may well be eyeing DT cinemas, which belongs to real estate developer DLF.
Source: NDTV Profit
2010-04-20
Digital 3D Cinema Firm RealD Aims for $200 Million IPO - Beverly Hills, Calif. - RealD, a provider of digital 3D cinema projection systems, on Friday filed for an initial public offering (IPO) of shares on the New York Stock Exchange that hopes to raise up to $200 million. Beverly Hills, Calif.-based RealD's 3D projection systems have been deployed on more than 5,300 screens in 51 countries to date; its technology has been used to screen "Avatar," "Clash of the Titans" and other titles.
Source: Digital Media Wire
2010-04-20
EPC backs digital conversion, opposes pan-European licensing - The European Producers Club (EPC), an association of Europe's leading independent film producers, has announced their support of digital conversion and opposition to pan-European licensing.
Source: Cineuropa
2010-04-20
Pub set to swallow up icon - PADSTOW'S iconic cinedrome could be converted into a Wetherspoons pub, the Cornish Guardian has learned.
Source: This Is Cornwall.co.uk
2010-04-20
Vue helped by recession - VUE Cinemas has narrowed its losses by more than a third after recession-struck Britons opted to save money by going to films rather than to nightclubs or restaurants.
Source: Bnet
2010-04-20
First all-3D cinema a coup for Carmarthen - WALES’ oldest town will become the first place in Europe to have a purpose-built all 3D, digital multiplex cinema at the end of this month.
Source: Wales Online
2010-04-20
Movie Tavern Selects GDC Servers for Digital Rollout - Burbank, California – GDC Technology (“GDC”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, is pleased to announce the signing of a server deployment agreement with Movie Tavern, a fast growing US cinema eatery chain. The agreement involves the deployment of 76 GDC servers scheduled to commence in Q2 of this year with full deployment expected to be completed by the end of year. As part of Cinedigm’s Phase 2 digital cinema deployment program, GDC servers will be integrated with Series 2 DLP Cinema® projectors supplied by Barco. Participating theatres will become part of Cinedigm Certified™ digital cinema network.
Source: Box Office
2010-04-23
Christie Appoints Stage Audio Works - Stage Audio Works have been appointed as an official distributor of the Christie range of premium projectors and processors in South Africa, from its bases in Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg.
Source: Press Release
2010-04-23
The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour Hosts its First Film Premiere - Moscow, Russia (14th April, 2010) – The premiere of Vladimir Khotinenko’s new film – Pop (aka The Priest) – which took place on Easter Sunday in the Church Council’s Hall of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, has become a unique event in the history of the Russian motion picture industry. Kinoproekt Company provided the technical support and installed the digital projection system supplied by Christie.
Source: Press Release
2010-04-23
Christie Supports Visualisation Show at Hannover Messe - Mönchengladbach, (April 2010) – Under the motto 'Efficiency - Innovation -
Sustainability', the next HANNOVER MESSE- 19 to 23 April 2010 - will be showcasing innovations, new developments and technologies, alongside new materials from the world of industry. As
part of the “Digital Factory”, which is one of nine trade shows taking place within the Hannover fair, there will be a special show in hall 17, focusing on Virtual Reality and 3D
Visualisation.
Source: Press Release
2010-04-23
Christie Solaria Makes its Debut in Spain at the Malaga Spanish Film Festival - Kelonik equips Screen 1 at the Cines Alb
Source: Press Release
2010-04-23
CHRISTIE TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT PALME 2010 - PALME, Dubai – (18th – 20th April, 2010) Christie Middle East has occupied a central position at
the PALME Middle East shows since setting up its regional office back in May 2007. PALME 2010 (Dubai International Exhibitions Centre, April 18-20) has been no exception with Simon Smith
and his team setting out a range of dynamic and innovative new products.
Source: Press Release
2010-04-23
Christie Introduces the New Digital Canvas at PLASA Focus:Christie MicroTiles - PALME, Dubai
Source: Press Release
2010-04-23
EFA Partners and Infuse Commercial Capital Create Digital Cinema Financing Program for Small to Mid-Sized Movie Exhibitors - EFA Partners and Infuse Commercial Capital announced that they have jointly created a program that offers favorable financing terms for smaller movie exhibitors seeking viable financing alternatives for their digital cinema conversion.The program is highlighted by offering loans up to $2 million that can finance up to 100% of the digital cinema equipment cost.
Source: Digital Cinema Buyer
2010-04-23
Apollo Cinemas commits 100% to Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Satellite System - The Apollo Cinema chain has chosen Arqiva’s Digital Cinema
Satellite Distribution System for their entire cinema circuit. This will enable Arqiva to electronically deliver Digital Cinema Packages and live events to all of Apollo’s sites around the
UK. The first performance streamed live via satellite for Apollo was the Bolshoi Ballet’s ‘La Flame de Paris’ from Moscow on April 8th 2010.
Barrie Woolston, Commercial Director at Arqiva Satellite & Media, said: “Apollo has a reputation for being at the cutting edge of cinema. Arqiva’s innovative satellite system uses professional broadcast equipment to provide a robust and reliable electronic delivery system for live and feature content. We congratulate Apollo on being the first UK cinema chain to fully deploy digital cinema for which Arqiva’s electronic distribution is ideally suited.”
Arqiva provides robust satellite and IP networks for the managed delivery of entertainment, information and advertising worldwide. It works with leading media distributors to provide
electronic delivery services of live events and feature films into digital cinemas across Europe.
Source: Press Release
2010-04-27
At Kodak, Patents Hold the Key to the Future - As Eastman Kodak Co. struggles to turn itself around, a patent countersuit brought against it by Apple Inc. highlights the camera and printer makers continuing reliance on income from its intellectual-property patents.
Source: Wall Street Journal
2010-04-27
Movie theaters turn to live event screenings to fill seats - Its 7 p.m. on a recent Saturday and every seat in the 294-seat theater inside the AMC 16 Burbank is filled. The crowd isnt there to watch "How to Train Your Dragon" or "Alice in Wonderland," but a not-so-family-friendly kind of entertainment: mixed martial arts.
Source: Los Angeles Times
2010-04-27
Sonic Equipment Company Signs Agreement With Christie Managed Services - Christie®, a global leader indigital cinema, announced that the Sonic Equipment Company has signed a major agreement with Christie Managed Services that will provide Sonic’s
customers with a wide-ranging new tier of technical support and maintenance that includes end-to-end turnkey solutions and a la carte service. Sonic’s expanded technical resources will be available to current customers – already at more than 400 screens – as well as all future customers across the Midwest and beyond.
Source: Press release Point
2010-04-27
Kiwi Cinemas Must Wait For 3D - Cinemas are rushing to invest in 3D, but global demand for the equipment means that it may be a while before the screens are commonplace in New Zealand.
Source: Stuff.co.nz
2010-04-27
Digital age puts small theaters in a bind - At Island Cinema, a metal door leads up to the projector room and projectionist David Fountain. Here
Source: News Press.com (BLOG)
2010-04-27
Iron Man 2 premiere hit by volcanic ash - World premiere moved from London to Los Angeles due to travel disruptions
Source: NME
2010-04-27
IMAX inks new theater deal in Japan - Megascreen theater company IMAX Corp. said Tuesday it will expand in Japan
Source: AP
2010-04-27
Muvico Theaters Expands Cinema Operations with Sony Digital Cinema 4K - Muvico Theaters, one of the earliest adopters of Sony digital cinema 4K technology, has completed the current phase of its digital conversion. The exhibitor now has five theaters equipped with Sony 4K digital cinema technology for a total of 89 screens, of which 17 are outfitted for 3D by combining Sony
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-04-27
Wildwood Theatres Moves to A Digital Future with Sony 4K Digital Cinema Projectors - Wildwood Theatres is installing Sony Electronics
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-04-27
Apollo Cinemas Commits 100% to Arqiva - The Apollo Cinema chain has chosen Arqiva
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-04-27
Agreement reached between Sony Pictures Releasing International and Film & Kino - Film & Kino, the Norwegian cinema organization, announced today that it has reached a non-exclusive agreement with Sony Pictures Releasing International (
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-04-27
Kieft-Group to close VPF deal with XDC and FTT - As the first circuit in the German-speaking countries Kieft & Kieft + Partner group enters into a VPF agreement to deploy 150 digital screens in Germany, Switzerland and Czech Republic.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-04-27
STV to sell Pearl & Dean for £1 - The media group STV is to sell its cinema advertising business Pearl & Dean for £1. The sale to Image Ltd, a newly formed company backed by Empire Cinemas director Thomas Anderson, is subject to shareholder approval.
Source: BBC News
2010-04-27
German cinemas forced to sharpen focus in 3D age - While Germany enjoys international renown for its generosity to film producers and directors, it has so far done nothing to help its cinemas into the 3D digital age. And now time is beginning to run out.
Source: DW World
2010-04-27
Empire told build cinema or lose your site - PRESSURE has piled on for Empire to complete the redevelopment of the multi-million pound Ealing cinema or lose it for good.
Source: Ealing Gazette
2010-04-27
Phish Fans Flood Theatres for Phish 3D Premiere - Phish 3D, the production of Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), AEG NL and Action 3D, made a splash at its April 20th premiere at nine exclusive locations across the country this week, with dedicated Phish fans turning out in droves to experience the groundbreaking concert film.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-04-27
UK cinemas not daunted by World Cup challenge - UK cinemas are confident that summer box office takings will survive competition from the World Cup in 2010.
Source: BBC News
2010-04-27
Lloyds hoists For sale sign over Vue cinemas - Lloyds Banking Group is putting the cinema chain Vue Entertainment up for sale.
Source: Times Online
2010-04-27
Bollywood films after 40 years - BANGLADESH has lifted a four-decade ban on Indian films in a bid to boost attendance at cinemas, a government minister said on Saturday, drawing loud complaints from local actors and directors.
Source: The Straits Times
2010-05-11
Vue cinema pushing me towards film piracy - For years, PC games companies have been pushing me towards pirating their games. Anti-piracy technology (DRM) has become so invasive that some games hardly work at all for legitimate customers, and we risk our computers being damaged if we dare to install a shop-bought game.
Source: Meejahor.com (BLOG)
2010-05-11
Digital cinema takes off worldwide - We are now 11 years into the global digital cinema conversion and the market has moved into mainstream conversion phase.
Source: Screen Digest
2010-05-11
Prince Of Persia to premiere at Westfield - The Vue cinema at Westfield will host the world premiere of Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time.
Source: 1
2010-05-11
Bangladesh anger over India films - Bangladeshi film-makers and actors say they have forced the government to reverse last weekends decision to allow cinemas to show Indian films
Source: BBC News
2010-05-11
UK Film Council Lets Multiplexes Catch Up - The British government has extended its Digital Screen Network scheme, giving multiplexes which have missed their film quotas time to catch up. The DSN scheme will now run until September 2012. Multiplexes that joined the DSN promised to show a quota of specialised films in exchange for free digital equipment. Instead, cinema chains including Cineworld, Odeon and Vue upgraded their DSN screens to 3D. Whereas other exhibitors have had to spend hundreds of thousands of pounds installing 3D digital projectors and screens, the big chains have been given a massive 3D leg-up courtesy of the public purse. It costs between
Source: Deadline London
2010-05-11
3-D here to stay in Vermont theaters - The excitement over digital projectors and 3-D movies
Source: Burlington Free Press (BLOG)
2010-05-11
British Film Institute announces - Major London project in the pipeline as BFI publishes OJEU notice for design team
Source: Building
2010-05-11
Global cinema explodes thanks to Suffolk - Cinemagoers have all felt that feeling of frustration. You
Source: EADT24
2010-05-11
Public Vote 3 to 1 in favour of Abbeygate Picturehouse - live opera from The New York Met on May 1st - The new owners of Bury St Edmunds
Source: Project PR (BLOG)
2010-05-11
D-BOX Technologies Inks First Deal with California-based Cinema West - D-BOX Technologies Inc. (DBO.A on the TSX Venture Exchange), a leader in innovative motion technology for the entertainment industry, announced today it has signed a multi-year agreement with California-based movie theatre company Cinema West, to install D-BOX MFX Seats in four of its movie theatres.
Source: PR Newswire
2010-05-11
Jersey campaign prompts 3D film showings - Jerseys only cinema has announced plans to show 3D films after pressure from an online campaign.
Source: BBC News
2010-05-11
Europe - Sony Professional, RealD and Apollo Cinemas take 3D to a new level with the creation of Europe
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-05-11
Cinema by Satellite: Cinedigm to Double Network of Satellite-Enabled Theaters by End of 2010 - Satellite Delivery Minimizes Hollywood
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-05-11
Ryerson University Asks Is Everything Better in 3-D? - From its heyday in the 1950s to its current resurgence, 3-D technology has gone from a cinematic gimmick to a box-office gold mine. James Camerons Avatar, heralded for its creation of a three-dimensional fantasy world, is now the highest grossing movie ever. So it seems that audiences are keen on three-dimensional media productions, but do they really like it better than 2-D and what do they like about it? According to one Ryerson University researcher, the truth behind viewers perceptions of 3-D media is in their faces and eyes.
Source: Broadcaster
2010-05-11
New ownership makes plans to convert Showcase Cinemas to Rave Motion Pictures - Showcase Cinemas West, formerly owned by National Amusements Theaters, has been bought by a Dallas-based theater company that plans to change its name, boost its digital technology and make other improvements over time.
Source: M Live.com
2010-05-11
Odeon, UCI ink deal with Universal - Odeon and UCI Cinemas said Sunday that a deal has been sealed with Universal Pictures International (UPI) through which UPI will provide digital versions of Universals movie releases in the U.K. and Ireland.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
2010-05-11
Chinas cinemas set for record box office in 2010 - China could earn a record 10 billion yuan (1.5 billion dollars) in box office takings this year, as a growing number of well-off young urbanites flock to the cinema.
Source: Google
2010-05-11
PFEA criticises govt - The entertainment industry has once again been jolted by a notification issued by authorities, directing cinema owners to shut down their cinemas by 8pm.
Source: Daily Times
2010-05-11
Cinedigm to double network of satellite-enabled theaters by 2010 end - Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp plans to more than double its network of satellite-enabled theatre locations across the United States by deploying an additional 300 locations by the end of 2010. This will increase Cinedigm
Source: Business Of Cinema
2010-05-11
Nitrate: small victories are possible - The nitrate films which the BFI plans to screen are a form of social history, says David Gritten
Source: News Day
2010-05-11
Enthusiasts want one year to restore historic cinema - Campaigners battling to save and restore Preston
Source: Lanacashire Evening Post
2010-05-11
Exploring new alternatives at the multiplex - The main attraction at the multiplex will always be the latest movie blockbuster, without question. But adventurous cinemas are increasingly testing other forms of programming, and bringing new and varied audiences to their auditoriums.
Source: Film Journal International
2010-05-11
Cineworld opens website to publishers and social media fans - Cineworld is to allow external website publishers to use cinema, film information and performance schedules from its website through the Cineworld Cinemas application programming interface (API).
Source: Marketing Week
2010-05-11
New 3D cinemas for Nu Metro - Nu Metro cinemas is adding a new dimension to your cinema experience, with the addition of 11 RealD 3D screens to its circuit in the next few weeks.
Source: Times Live
2010-05-11
3D tickets fuel record price surge - Premium ticket prices for 3D movies fueled the biggest quarterly increase in average U.S. admission charges on record during the first three months of the year.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
2010-05-11
Ebert gives 3D a "Thumbs Down" - In a recent commentary posted at the Newsweek online Web site, legendary Chicago Sun-Times film critic and historian Roger Ebert has come out against 3D movies
Source: HDTV Expert (BLOG)
2010-05-11
Construction starts at Newquay on Monday May 17th 2010. - The long awaited construction of the new multi-screen cinema for Newquay has moved a step forward with the announcement from WTW Cinemas that work on the site of the former Vic Bars in Crantock Street will commence from Monday May 17th.
Source: WTW Cinemas
2010-05-11
Supervision Media to Use Arqivas Digital Cinema Platform on IS905 to Distribute Live Alternative Events to European Cinemas - Arqiva is providing events rights holder SuperVision Media with satellite distribution services via Arqiva
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-05-11
Kinoton offers d-cinema remote online service - Kinoton has enhanced its extensive digital-cinema support by introducing a remote online service.
Source: Film Journal International
2010-05-11
Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. Subsidiary Closes $172.5 Million New Credit Facility -- Funds to Refinance and Extend the Maturity on All Existing Phase 1 Senior and Mezzanine Non-Recourse Debt - Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. ("Cinedigm") /quotes/comstock/15*!cidm/quotes/nls/cidm (CIDM 2.28, -0.25, -9.88%) today announced the closing of a $172.5 million credit facility co-led by Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking and GE Capital Markets.
Source: Marketwatch
2010-05-11
Reading International Announces 1st Quarter 2010 Results - Net Income of $353,000 for the 2010 quarter, compared to a net loss of $3.4 million in the 2009 quarter
Source: Marketwatch
2010-05-11
New digital cinema opens in Carmarthen - Exciting news for us
Source: Word Press (BLOG)
2010-05-11
Supervision Media to Use Arqivas Digital Cinema Platform on IS905 to Distribute Live Alternative Events to European Cinemas - Arqiva is providing events rights holder SuperVision Media with satellite distribution services via Arqiva’s Digital Cinema platform on IS905. This supports SuperVision Media's distribution and commercialisation of live sport and entertainment events into digitally enabled cinemas in Europe and around the world.
Source: DCinema Today
2010-05-11
TMS Digital Cinema Completes Over 250 Sony 4K Digital Systems Installations in First 180 Days Of Operations - TMS Digital Cinema, fast becoming the worlds leading independent provider of digital cinema engineering services, announced today that it completed 269 installations of state-of-the-art Sony 4K digital systems in its first 180 days of operation, satisfying unprecedented demand from leading theater chains across the country, including Regal, Hollywood, and Muvico, among others.
Source: Bradbenton.com
2010-05-11
European state aid for digital cinema - A successive run of Hollywood 3D blockbusters, like Avatar, Up and Alice in Wonderland have been largely responsible for an upswing in the number of digital cinemas in Europe. The success of these films have also heightened concern among smaller cinema operators who cannot afford the cost of digital conversion.
Source: Screen Africa
2010-05-18
How environmentally friendly are 3D glasses? - Thanks to the success of Avatar and Alice in Wonderland, there are now millions of pairs of 3D glasses kicking around. But what happens to them?
Source: The Guardian
2010-05-18
France Looks Towards Digital Future - Grossing more money in Gaul ($155.90 million as of April 21) than in any other country beside the U.S., Avatar has turned France into Europe's digital frontrunner. UGC, which was initially reluctant to convert its theaters, inked a pact with Ymagis in February to digitize all of its 605 screens, including 373 in France. In April, the country's biggest circuit, Pathe/Gaumont combo EuroPalaces, added four digital Imax screens.
Source: 3D Cinecast (BLOG)
2010-05-18
Doha Tribeca Film Festival raises international awareness of new Arab cinema at Tribeca Film Festival in New York City - The Doha Tribeca Film Festival
Source: Arab News
2010-05-18
Has Cannes lost the plot? - If you want to know why film festivals (even Cannes, the biggest of them all) are struggling to maintain their relevance, start with Jean-Luc Godard.
Source: The Independent
2010-05-18
PVR Plans to Add 60 Cinema Screens - Cinema theatre operator PVR Ltd. plans to add about 60 screens to its network in the current fiscal year in a bid to keep pace with rivals Reliance MediaWorks Ltd. and Inox Leisure Ltd. in India's reviving movie-exhibition market.
Source: Wall Street Journal
2010-05-18
IDC to Expand Live 3-D, Digital Cinema Networks in Europe - (IDC) entered into a contact valued at 1.2 million euro ($1.5 million) contract with an unnamed pan-European content distribution company to provide its Superflex Pro Video product line for the expansion of the customer's 3-D live content and digital cinema content distribution networks, IDC announced May 10.
Source: Satellite Today
2010-05-18
Christie Chosen Again By D-Cinema Korea for Second Phase Digital Cinema Deployment - Christie®, a global leader in digital cinema, is pleased to announce that South Korea based D-Cinema Korea Co. Ltd. (DCK) has committed to installing Christie 4K-ready Solaria™ Series DLP Cinema® projectors in the second phase of their digital cinema deployments, countrywide.
Source: DCinema Today
2010-05-18
TMS Digital Cinema completes 250+ Sony 4K digital systems installations - Digital cinema engineering services provider, TMS Digital Cinema has completed 269 installations of Sony 4K digital systems in its first 180 days of operation at theater including Regal, Hollywood, and Muvico, among others.
Source: Business Of Cinema
2010-05-18
Christie projects at 63rd Cannes Film Festival - A new record has been set at this year
Source: Screen Africa
2010-05-18
MasterImage 3D Expands Operations with Launch of European Office - 3D company MasterImage 3D, LLC has expanded its operations with the opening today of its European office. Located in the UK
Source: Business Wire
2010-05-18
Global options: Alternative content gains momentum In cinemas worldwide - Alternative content (or additional content as some prefer to call it) in cinemas has been slow to develop. From the early days of digital cinema, a small handful of exhibitors have experimented with showing programming other than movies in their venues. They have been very much in the minority, with most exhibitors preferring to wait until digital technology became more widespread to contemplate one of its potential benefits.
Source: Film Journal
2010-05-18
Cinedigm Digital Cinema signs up 6 more theater owners for digital upgrades - Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. said Wednesday it has signed six more movie theater owners to its program for converting movie screens to digital.
Source: The Washington Examiner
2010-05-18
First 3D cinema projector comes to Borehamwood - FILMS will take on a new dimension from Saturday with Borehamwood's first 3D cinema screening.
Source: Borehamwood And Elstree Times
2010-05-18
Europe: Digital Screens More Than Triple in 2009 with 3D as the Driving Force - Record growth for Europe
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-05-18
China Film Group orders 200 NEC digital-cinema projectors - Ballantyne Strong was selected to provide 200 NEC digital-cinema projectors for China Film Group Corp. in theatres throughout the People
Source: Film Journal
2010-05-18
Questor share tip: 3D gives a new perspective on Cineworld - CINEWORLD has invested heavily in digital and 3D cinemas across the country. It is therefore important to consider whether 3D films such as Avatar and Alice in Wonderland are a fad or a real, sustainable trend.
Source: Telegraph
2010-05-18
Apollo Cinemas: positive developments on digital - Discussions with Apollo Cinemas UK, which runs 17 sites nationwide, have produced positive statements on the future deployment of staff affected by digital projection.
Source: BECTU
2010-05-18
Ymagis and UGC Sign Agreement for the Deployment of Digital Projection Systems - Ymagis and UGC signed today their final agreement for the deployment of digital projection systems in all the complexes of the group. The deployment, which started in March 2010 in the four countries where UGC operates cinemas (France, Belgium, Spain and Italy), will continue in the coming weeks.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-05-18
Screening strategies: Harkness' Andrew Robinson eyes range of choices for digital-cinema conversions - In an exclusive Q&A, Andrew Robinson, managing director of leading screen manufacturer Harkness Screens, discusses the role of screens in the transition to digital projection, and the options open to exhibitors who want to maximize the impact of the new wave of 3D movies.
Source: Film Journal
2010-05-18
All films will be 3D in 25 years, says Avatar's James Cameron - Avatar director James Cameron today told technology and media executives that 3D will replace 2D as the standard format for film and television in less than 25 years.
Source: This Is London
2010-05-25
Technicolor shows off 3D system at Cannes - Technicolor showed off its new 3D system for 35mm projectors, dubbed Technicolor 3D, to producers and exhibitors at the Olympia Cinema in Cannes on Monday.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
2010-05-25
Cineworld starts off year ahead - Cineworld plc, national cinema chain are ahead of expected total revenue by 13.9 pct. The UKs second largest cinema chain after Odeon, Cineworld has seen a growth of 13.9 pct mainly due to box office revenue from the success of films like Avatar and Alice in Wonderland.
Source: International Business Times
2010-05-25
Thousand cinemagoers flock to Kubrick festival - NEARLY 1,000 people flocked to this year’s Oxford Mail Film Festival, hosted by the Phoenix Picturehouse in Walton Street, Oxford.
Source: Oxford Mail
2010-05-25
`Avatar’ Digital Aliens Spell Doom for Europe’s Independent Movie Theater - The Prince Charles , a London movie theater that’s more likely to screen “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” than a James Cameron blockbuster, is struggling to pay for Hollywood demands to go digital.
Source: Industry News
2010-05-25
Appeal court rules on Odyssey cinema case - The High Court has been asked to make a new judgement on a cinema operators bid to cancel its lease at the Odyssey complex in Belfast due to noise issues.
Source: BBC
2010-05-25
Macao Digital Cinema Festival Convenes May 27 in China - The first annual, Macao, China International Digital Cinema Festival and Entertainment Technology Expo and Macao 3D Summit is being held May 27-29. China
Source: Digital Cinema Report
2010-05-25
International Datacasting Corporation Rolls Out 3D Live Networks Around the World - International Datacasting Corporation, /quotes/comstock/11t!idc (CA:IDC 0.28, -0.02, -5.17%) -the global leader in advanced solutions for broadband multimedia content distribution via satellite--announced today a series of new orders for its 3D live solution prompted by the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa(TM).
Source: Wall Street Journal
2010-05-25
Oxford cinemas get £500,000 facelift - TWO cinemas in Oxford city centre are being refurbished this month and next at a cost of
Source: Oxford Mail
2010-05-25
Leading Canadian Cinema Chain Selects Christie DLP Cinema Projectors to Double Capacity for 3D Showings - Christie® announced that Cinemas Guzzo, a Canada-based leading independent cinema chain has purchased 57 Christie Solaria™ series digital cinema projectors, which utilize Academy Award1-winning DLP Cinema® technology from Texas Instruments’ (TI) (NYSE: TXN).
Source: DCinema Today
2010-05-25
Multiplex Industry growth in Indian cinema exhibition industry - The cinema exhibition industry in India is growing at 10% per annum driven by multiplexes, which are expanding rapidly in major metropolitan cities as well as second and third tier cities.
Source: New Gadget World
2010-05-25
ShoWest and Our Future at the Movies - ShoWest is billed as the largest motion picture convention and trade show in the world. It brings together theater owners
Source: Kodak
2010-05-25
Bangkok cinemas burned by rioters - Several major Bangkok movie theaters have been reduced to ashes, victims of an ongoing uprising against the Thai government that claimed the lives of 44 people in the past week.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
2010-05-25
Work has officially started this week on the construction of Newquay - Work has officially started this week on the construction of Newquay
Source: WTW Cinemas
2010-05-25
Conservatives shelve plans to freeze TV licence fee - THE Tories have reined in plans to freeze the TV licence fee and force the BBC to reveal the salaries of its highest paid stars......He claimed there will be no
Source: Times Online
2010-05-25
XDC Has Begun Utilising A Eur 100 Million Credit Facility to Finance the Rollout of Digital Cinema in Europe - The loan, consisting of two tranches of EUR 50 million, has been structured by BNP Paribas Fortis with the participation of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and KBC Bank. XDC has fulfilled all the conditions required in order to proceed with the first drawdown of this loan facility on 21 May 2010.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-05-25
Cinematic Change and the End of Film - On Thursday, the day after “Carlos” had its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, I was surprised to learn it had been shot on 35 millimeter film.
Source: Arts Beat (BLOG)
2010-05-25
Kathy OMeara on how part of the Ward Anderson stable acquired Pearl & Dean cinema advertising - Most cinemagoers munching their comestibles in the back row of the local multiplex will be oblivious, but transitions within the cinema industry are set to cause reverberations of a scale equal to that of Eyjafjallajokull or any of its volcanic comrades.
Source: Marketing.ie
2010-06-01
Loach attacks "closed off" cinema screens - Ken Loach has argued that British cinemas should show a wider range of films.
Source: Digital Spy
2010-06-01
3D Mania: A New Dimension in Movies - Movies are done with film. There is not so much as a single frame of movie film anywhere in the building at Sandhills Stadium 10. Scrapped are reels, splicers, framing knobs, anything and everything associated with motion pictures since the days of Thomas Edison, Charlie Chaplin and D.W. Griffith. Gone forever is the distant clackity-clack of the projector and its mechanical shutter.
Source: The Pilot
2010-06-01
Cinema Operators Raise Prices - Indian cinema-theater operators are raising ticket prices to cash in on several new big-budget releases and because of the waning effect of the economic slowdown that had forced people to cut back nonessential spending.
Source: Wall Street Journal
2010-06-01
Alice to join the cinema big boys - Alice In Wonderland is set to become only the sixth movie ever to take one billion dollars at the worldwide box office, according to reports.
Source: Google
2010-06-01
NEC Display Solutions and Southern Theatres Help Revitalize New Orleans Theaters with Digital Cinema Projectors - NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today that Southern Theatres, LLC, has selected digital cinema projectors from NEC for the newly renovated and redesigned Theatres at Canal Place in New Orleans.
Source: Market Watch
2010-06-01
Cinedigm Expands Non-Recourse Credit Facility to $47 Million for Phase 2 Digital Cinema Conversions - Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. ("Cinedigm") /quotes/comstock/15*!cidm/quotes/nls/cidm (CIDM 1.96, +0.25, +14.62%) today announced its Phase 2 subsidiary has expanded an existing non-recourse $8.9 million credit facility to approximately $47 million. A previous increase of $2.9 million in the facility along with this new increase of $35 million will be used to fund approximately 750 digital cinema systems with exhibitors under signed deployment agreements.
Source: Market Watch
2010-06-01
Lights, camera, real-time 3D action - The 3D movies on today"s cinema screens rely on visual tricks to cope with fast action. A new generation, produced at lower cost but delivering higher quality with real-time action, is soon to follow.
Source: Cordis
2010-06-01
Now Showing at Cineworld: Facebook Share Measurement Insight Directed by Webtrends - Cineworld, the UK"s second largest multiplex cinema chain, is working with customer intelligence specialist Webtrends to gain unique insight into the performance of its Facebook marketing investments, identifying which of its "likers" using its Facebook Share application are the most influential.
Source: Earth Times
2010-06-01
British budget film StreetDance 3D takes #1.8m in first weekend - A small British film about dancers has topped the UK cinema charts, holding off blockbuster Hollywood fare such as Robin Hood and Prince of Persia.
Source: Times Online
2010-06-01
Kodak seeks more of 3D pie - Seeing a matinee showing of Shrek Forever After at Regal Henrietta will set you back $8 for 93 minutes of fairytale parody. Seeing a three-dimensional matinee screening of the flick, with talking donkeys and ogres seeming to pop out of the screen, will set you back $11.50.
Source: Democrat And Chronicle
2010-06-01
Spring Technology - It wasn"t so long ago that deliverables -- the final copies of a movie that are distributed to theaters -- were synonymous with film prints. Then digital cinema came along, and more recently, 3D.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
2010-06-01
International Datacasting supports live 3-D networks worldwide - International Datacasting (IDC), a provider of IP-based datacasting solutions for broadband multimedia content distribution via satellite, has received a series of new orders for its live 3-D solution, in conjunction with the upcoming 2010 World Cup South Africa.
Source: Broadcast Engineering
2010-06-01
Cineworld to open next to Wembley stadium - Cineworld is to open a cinema next to Wembley arena, it was announced today.
Source: Property Week
2010-06-01
Ceremony as work begins on cinema - CHAMPAGNE corks popped and popcorn was thrown into the air as officials celebrated the start of construction work on Newquay"s new cinema.
Source: BNet UK
2010-06-01
XDC to Use Arqiva"s Is905 Digital Cinema Satellite Platform - Arqiva is to provide XDC with satellite based electronic delivery to cinemas using its IS905 Digital Cinema platform and satellite infrastructure. Under a non-exclusive agreement Arqiva will deliver Digital Cinema Packages and live events to exhibitors in XDC"s network, while XDC will also be able to transmit content to all cinemas connected to the Arqiva Digital Cinema network.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-06-01
Baby boomer cinema: Hollywood"s mid-life crisis - Baby boomers created modern Hollywood, and as they age they are going to cinemas in droves. So why are so few films made for them, and is it their fault?
Source: Guardian
2010-06-01
Successful launch for NEC"s latest range of digital cinema projectors - NEC Display Solutions extends its Series 2 range of digital cinema projectors with the model NC1200C. The new model range has already generated contracts for more than 1,000 units throughout Europe. The projectors are based on Texas Instruments" Series 2 technology and excel on account of their user-friendliness, low maintenance costs and reduced operating expenses.
Source: NEC Europe
2010-06-08
Findings of ECs public consultation on digital cinema - The findings have been published from the European Commissions public consultation Opportunities and Challenges for European Cinema in the Digital Era.
Source: Media Desk UK
2010-06-08
Sky City Cinemas gets Eventful with new branding - Sky City Cinemas will have an all-new look from the start of July, with the cinema company changing its name to Event Cinemas.
Source: The National Business Review
2010-06-08
Memories of touring Highlands and Islands cinema sought - Memories of a travelling cinema that toured the Highlands and Islands from the 1930s to 1950s are being sought by a university lecturer.
Source: BBC News
2010-06-08
NZ cinema software firm targets US market - Auckland cinema software firm Vista Entertainment Solutions is gearing up to take on the lucrative United States market after doubling its revenue in the past three years to $20 million.
Source: Stuff
2010-06-08
Family-run cinema chain widening its number of screens - It may seem nuts to open a major business venture at the bottom of an economic downturn. But Frank DeMarsh and his family-run Epic Theatres have history and timing on their side. Theyre confident that new movie theaters in Palm Coast, opening June 25, and Deltona, in the final planning stages, will succeed in large residential communities that lack movie houses.
Source: News Journal Online
2010-06-08
S.Korean cinemas to screen World Cup in 3D - Multiplex cinemas will broadcast South Koreas World Cup matches live in 3D to lure fans away from their televisions at home, an official said Tuesday.
Source: Google
2010-06-08
Landmark Cinemas purchases Christies New 4K-ready Solaria - Christie, a global leader in digital cinema, announced that Landmark Cinemas has selected Christie Solaria Series 4K-ready digital cinema projectors for installation in six multiplexes across Western Canada. Landmark Cinemas will thrill audiences with the latest 3D box office hits using the Christie CP2230 and Christie CP2220 projectors, which utilize Academy Award1-winning DLP Cinema technology from Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN). Landmark Cinemas is Canada
Source: Cinema Treasures
2010-06-08
Microcinema to Join Arqiva - Arqiva has signed a partnership with Italian Digital Cinema distributor Microcinema to use Arqiva
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-06-08
UFO Moviez plans investment of around Rs 250cr over 3D Screens - With the three-dimensional (3D) viewing back into picture, backed by the recent success of movies like Avatar globally, UFO Moviez looks to give a boost to the digital cinema viewing in 3D across the country.
Source: Media Mughals
2010-06-08
Fujairah Media Group unveils drive-in cinema - Plans for a four-screen drive-in style cinema in the UAE have been unveiled by Fujairah Media Group.
Source: Digital Production
2010-06-08
UK Film Council Delays BFI Film Centre - The film agency has suspended work on the British Film Institute
Source: Deadline
2010-06-08
3-D cinema World Cup plan in China might be relegated - A plan to let football fans watch the World Cup in 3-D, at cinemas from June 11, may be given the red card because of possible technical problems, high costs and a lack of security.
Source: Xinhuanet
2010-06-08
UFO Moviez gets jiggy with 3D - Indias exhibition sector is about to get a strong shot of 3D. Leading satellite-based digital cinema network UFO Moviez with nearly 2,000 digital cinema screens has drawn up a plan to 3D enable a large part of these in a phased manner.
Source: India Television
2010-06-08
Caribbean Cinemas Expands Digital Footprint with Purchase of 20 NEC Digital Cinema Projectors, Servers and Screens from Ballantyne Strong - Ballantyne Strong, Inc. /quotes/comstock/14*!btn/quotes/nls/btn (BTN 7.93, -0.25, -3.06%) , a provider of digital cinema projection equipment and services, cinema screens and other cinema products, announced today that it will provide NEC Digital Cinema projection systems along with GDC Technologys digital cinema servers and Ballantynes own silver or gain screens to outfit 20 auditoriums for Caribbean Cinemas, the largest motion picture exhibitor in the Caribbean Islands.
Source: Wall Street Journal
2010-06-08
Dolby Unveils New Format for Toy Story - Dolby Laboratories will introduce a new surround-sound audio format, Dolby Surround 7.1, with the release of
Source: The Wrap
2010-06-15
QCN launches cinema advertising measurement currency in TN - Qube Cinema Network (QCN), the digital advertising division of Real Image, the technology developer and enabler for the entertainment industry and DCI compliant technology company, had recently commissioned The Nielsen Company to conduct a study in Tamil Nadu on the impact of in-cinema advertising.
Source: AFAQS
2010-06-15
Hollywood Studios Offering Free Movie Streams - Hollywood studios are teaming up with Blinkbox to offer a free streaming service in the latest attempt to counter the destructive influence of file sharing, illegal downloads and piracy. But will it work? The
Source: Film Shaft
2010-06-15
Bluetooth advertising in Vue cinemas with Pearl and Dean - Opportunity to use Bluetooth technology to reach Vue cinema goers of all ages with Pearl and Dean. Bluetooth technology can be used as an efficient and unique way of distributing money-off vouchers, brand messages, trailers and wallpapers direct to mobile phones.
Source: Get Me Media
2010-06-15
Cinedigm's Design and SENSIO Technology to Provide First Ever Global LIVE 3D Sporting Events - Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ:CIDM), the global leader in digital cinema, today announced a unique partnership with SENSIO(R) (TSX VENTURE:SIO) to bring the first ever globally broadcasted LIVE 3D sporting event to theatres outside the United States.
Source: Cinedigm
2010-06-15
Multiplex cinema to open in Ballymun - Vue Entertainment, the UK’s leading developer and operator of state-of-the-art multiplex cinemas, has agreed to open a venue in the new Spring Cross centre in Ballymun, Treasury Holdings said yesterday.
Source: Irish Times
2010-06-15
Jenin cinema near reopening after 20 years - The efforts of a German filmmaker and a group of Palestinian young people could result in the reopening of a cinema in Jenin in the Palestinian territories later this summer.
Source: CBC News
2010-06-15
Curtain set to close on Regent Theatre - Despite the protests, the dispute and the deep-seated emotion of those who love the Regent Theatre, Brisbane's iconic picture palace will not be saved.
Source: The Age
2010-06-15
The Utopia Group Appoints Ymagis to Help with its Conversion to Digital - The Utopia Group has appointed Ymagis to help with the Group
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-06-15
A Sound Idea - Despite the fact that sync sound has been a mainstay of motion picture production and exhibition for almost a century, audio is still too often an underappreciated stepchild in the entire process.
Source: Digital Cinema Report
2010-06-15
Technicolor shows its creative side - The longtime film processing firm is venturing into the highly competitive business of making animated TV series. For its first project, it's teaming with Pulitzer-winning cartoonist Berkeley Breathed on 'Pete & Pickles.'
Source: Los Angeles Times
2010-06-15
Dramatic changes for European cinema business - The worldwide motion picture industry has experienced a major transformation over the past 12 months
Source: Film Journal International
2010-06-15
Regal Entertainment Group Presents Toy Story 3 in Disney Digital 3D at More Than 300 Locations - Regal Entertainment Group (RGC 13.20, -0.31, -2.26%), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, announced tickets are on sale for Toy Story 3: An IMAX 3D Experience and Toy Story 3 in Disney Digital 3D. The film will be released in traditional 35mm format, digital projection, RealD 3D and IMAX
Source: Big Movie Zone (BLOG)
2010-06-15
Single screen cinemas take on the multiplexes - In recent years, multiplexes such as the Odeon and UCI have taken over from single screen cinemas as the places to go to watch films on the big screen. However, due to the high prices of the multiplexes, MSP Tricia Marwick took it upon herself to set up a community cinema in Glenrothes in Fife at the end of 2009 so that local people could enjoy the film experience without having to spend a small fortune.
Source: Suite 101
2010-06-15
Digital: Cinema’s divisive Phoenix. - A big buzz in the film industry these days, mostly amongst critics and purists, is whether or not, in the age of Pixar and Avatar, traditional cinema still exists. Does printing your shots on 35mm make them any different than a digital projection?
Source: Cyni Critics
2010-06-15
Digital cinema has the potential to take Africa’s under-invested film exhibitors out of the doldrums - Outside of Sub-Saharan Africa’s larger country markets, Africa’s cinemas are few in number relative to population sizes and nearly always in poor shape.
Source: Balancing Act
2010-06-15
Barco Series II Lands on South Korea with the Major Purchase Agreement for DCK Rollout - Barco, a global leader in digital cinema projection, is proud to announce that it has entered into a Supply Agreement with D-Cinema Korea (DCK), an industry leader in digital cinema solutions and ships the 1st order today to DCK. With this agreement signed, Barco can deliver its brand-new 'Series II' digital cinema projectors to more than 150 screens at nearly 20 sites for the Korean roll out.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-06-15
Microcinema to re-sell Arqiva - Microcinema to promote and sell Arqiva
Source: Arqiva
2010-06-15
Screen Digest agrees to be acquired by iSuppli - Expanding its analysis of the electronics value chain into the fast-growing media market, iSuppli Corp. announced it has entered into an agreement in principle that is expected to lead to the acquisition of Screen Digest, the world's preeminent provider of market research covering film, television, broadband media, mobile media, cinema, home entertainment, TV technology and video games.
Source: EMS Now
2010-06-15
Exhib Cineworld inks with digital partner - Digital cinema company Arts Alliance Media has inked a partnership with Cineworld Group, the second-largest exhib in Europe, for the conversion of its 790-screen circuit to digital over three years.
Source: Variety.com
2010-06-22
Arqiva will plant a tree for every satellite delivered DCP per cinema - Arqiva has pledged to plant a tree for every feature film Digital Cinema Package (DCP) it delivers to every digital cinema site. As a leading provider of electronic delivery services for major media distributors, Arqiva’s state-of-the-art digital infrastructure delivers feature films and live events to digital cinemas all across Europe.
Barrie Woolston, Commercial Director at Arqiva Satellite & Media, said: “Our pledge to plant a tree for every DCP we deliver reinforces Arqiva’s longstanding commitment to promoting biodiversity by planting tree corridors in the Atlantic rainforest of Brazil – a figure which already stands at 70,000 trees. We are delighted to extend this commitment through our Digital Cinema services.”
Arqiva provides robust satellite and IP networks for the managed delivery of entertainment, information and advertising worldwide. It works with leading media distributors to provide electronic delivery services of live events and feature films into digital cinemas across Europe.
Source: Press Release
2010-06-22
Cineworld, AAM ink digital conversion deal - British-based d-cinema integrator Arts Alliance Media (AAM) has sealed a
Source: Hollywood Reporter
2010-06-22
IMAX and Wanda Cinema Line Sign Theatre Deal; Add More Digital Theatre Locations in China - IMAX Corporation /quotes/comstock/15*!imax/quotes/nls/imax (IMAX 15.83, -0.48, -2.94%) /quotes/comstock/11t!imx (CA:IMX 16.27, 0.00, 0.00%) and Wanda Cinema Line Corporation, one of the fastest growing and most competitive cinema chains in China, today announced an agreement to expand their relationship with the installation of three additional IMAX systems in the cities of Quanzhou, Wuhan and Dalian.
Source: Market Watch
2010-06-22
3D Cinema - Is This The Future - With 3D Cinema now big business this article explores the future for this medium and whether it will replace normal 2D film.
Source: Suite 101
2010-06-22
Arts Alliance Media Announces Digital Cinema Partnership with Cineworld to Fully Digitise Entire Chain - Arts Alliance Media (AAM), Europe
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-06-22
Zon Lusomundo Cinemas Completes Digital Cinema Roll-Out with Barco - Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, is proud to announce that ZON Lusomundo Cinemas, the largest cinema chain in Portugal, has completed its digital cinema deployment with Barcos recently launched DP2K series. ZON Lusomundo has converted all of its screens to digital with the help of XDC, a leading digital cinema service company in Europe.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-06-22
QSC Unveils New DCP 100 Cinema Processor - QSC Audio Products, LLC is pleased to announce the release of their new DCP 100 Digital Cinema Processor which provides complete signal processing and monitoring functions in a single integrated, rack-mount system.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-06-22
Christie First to Achieve Full DCI Compliance - Christie, the leader in digital cinema projection technologies, announced that it is the first digital cinema projector manufacturer to pass the full range of tests required by the Compliance Test Plan (CTP) for the DCI Digital Cinema System Specification (DCSS), including all procedural and design review aspects.
Source: SVC (Blog)
2010-06-22
Cinema advertising has suffered hard times but dont write off happy ending - Last year, advertising revenues fell by 15 per cent, largely because cinema tends to be used for big-brand advertising and such campaigns have been severely impacted by the recession. Neither did it help that cinema admissions declined last year, though this year has seen a rebound.
Source: Irish Times
2010-06-22
Christie Digital to open plant in China - KITCHENER
Source: The Record
2010-06-22
Britains oldest cinema prepares for a glorious sequel - 100-year-old Phoenix in East Finchley, London to get
Source: The Guardian
2010-06-22
New Cinema System from Panavision Makes 3D - Panavision today announced the first 3D system compatible with all cinema screens
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-06-22
Alternative choices: Live cinema presentations require intricate planning - The digital-cinema networks in the U.S. and Europe are now becoming well-established, though far from complete. While the specifications and requirements for file-based storage and forward digital-cinema delivery are extensively specified and are well on the way to being fully standardized by the SMPTE and ISO, the situation for live delivery is quite unclear.
Source: Film Journal
2010-06-22
Civolution Launches Certification Program for NexGuard Digital Cinema Watermarking - Civolution, the leading provider of technology and solutions for identifying, managing, and monetizing media content, introduced a formal validation program for its NexGuard forensic marking technology used in digital cinema systems.
Source: D Cinema Toady
2010-06-22
Say a long goodbye to the multiplex - Reports of the death of film have been greatly exaggerated. Its not the movies weve gone off, just traditional movie-houses. In their place, finds Alice Jones, are screens at festivals, in fields, car parks and sheds, and themed nights at secret locations and in private clubs
Source: The Independent (Blog)
2010-06-22
Trinnov Teams with Doremi and DMS to Provide Cutting-Edge Audio Processors for Digital Cinema - Trinnov Audio today announced that the company has joined forces with Doremi Technologies - the leading manufacturer of digital cinema servers - and with Digital Media Solutions (DMS) - the new company founded by Herv
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-06-22
Doremis CineAsset - Doremi Cinema, a leader in digital cinema technology, today announced the availability of CineAsset
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-06-22
Dolby Uses Arqiva to Deliver the - Arqiva has provided Dolby with world wide satellite distribution of live video showing celebrities arriving for movie premieres. Arqiva
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-06-22
Barco Provides Series II Projectors for Palace Cinemas - Barco is a global leader in digital cinema technology. Today, the company announced that they have been selected to completely convert all of the screens owned by Palace Cinemas. The Palace Cinemas currently own 21 facilities through out central Europe with over 180 screens total.
Source: About Projectors
2010-06-22
BFI Film Center plans scrapped - The U.K. government has pulled the plug on
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
2010-06-22
Unique Digital Release Latest Rosettabridge TMS - Following the success of their Rosettabridge Theatre Management System (TMS) first released into the market in 2008, Unique Digital are pleased to announce the release of version 1.5 that includes many new features.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-06-22
Demodone.com Snatches up Major Cinema Chain Empire - Emerging star of the Web video production sector Demodone.com has recently completed a substantial project for prestigious Cinema chain, Empire Cinemas.Creative and diverse, Demodone.com was nominated for the Innovative Service Prize at the 2010 Mobile News Awards and will undoubtedly continue to champion Web video production for years to come. Watch this space!
Source: PR Fire
2010-06-22
Christie First to Achieve Full DCI Compliance - Wokingham, UK – (21st June, 2010) – Christie®, the leader in digital cinema projection technologies, announced that it is the first digital cinema projector manufacturer to pass the full range of tests required by the Compliance Test Plan (CTP) for the DCI Digital Cinema System Specification (DCSS), including all procedural and design review aspects. The tests were completed by HYPERLINK "http://www.cinecert.com/" CineCert, LLC, a technology development and consulting firm that is the only organization in North America licensed by HYPERLINK "http://www.dcimovies.com/" Digital Cinema Initiatives, LLC (DCI) to administer the CTP.
“We are very pleased to confirm that the Christie CP2220, featuring Texas Instruments’ Series 2 DLP Cinema® technology, has passed all the requirements of the CTP,” said John Hurst, CTO of CineCert. “We are dedicated to helping the exhibition community understand all of the technical requirements for passing the CTP and helping manufacturers get through the testing process quickly and efficiently.”
Hollywood studios require exhibitors worldwide to install DCI compliant projectors in their theatres; and passing the CTP is the only approved path to DCI compliance. Christie’s latest generation projector, the Christie CP2220 – from the Christie Solaria Series of 4K-ready projectors – was tested by CineCert, and their tests confirmed that the projector meets the highest level of technical performance, interoperability, and rigorous content security requirements as specified by DCI’s Compliance Test Plan.
“With over 12,000 digital cinema projectors installed worldwide, Christie helps set the standards for quality, reliability and performance,” said Brian Claypool, Senior Product Manager, Entertainment Solutions. “Now that CineCert has confirmed the Christie CP2220 meets the CTP’s requirements, exhibitors have another level of assurance about our commitment to providing them with industry-leading products and services.”
Recognized as “the future of 4K,” the Christie CP2220 projector is built on the proven, highly reliable 1.2” DLP Cinema chip, the only one to offer a 4K upgrade path using Christie’s easy “15 minutes to 4K” process. Smaller than other 1.2” DLP Cinema-based projectors, the Christie CP2220 provides exceptional installation flexibility with a motorized lens option that is the fastest and most accurate available. With more light output than any mid power projector on the market, the CP2220 also offers the lowest cost of operation.
“With more than 80 years in the industry, Christie has earned the trust of the exhibition community by consistently providing products of the highest quality and reliability. This new digital cinema landmark – meeting the strictest requirements for DCI compliance – is further proof of Christie’s commitment to the market,” said Craig Sholder, Vice President, Business Development and Cinema Solutions at Christie.
Source: Press Release
2010-06-22
Christie Surpasses 12,000 Digital Cinema
Installation Milestone
- Wokingham, UK - (21st June, 2010) - Christie®, the leader in digital cinema
projection technologies, announced that it has shipped and installed more than
12,000 digital cinema projectors worldwide, achieving a new industry milestone and strengthening its leadership with a 65% share of the total global market. The accomplishment includes the installation of more than 2,000 DCI-compliant Christie
SolariaT Series 4K-ready projectors. Christie was also the first manufacturer to surpass the 5,000 digital cinema milestone in the Fall of 2008 and the 7,500 installation mark early in 2009.
With 3D movies supercharging ticket sales and spurring demand for digital systems around the world, Christie has ramped up production of the Solaria Series projectors. These include the Christie CP2220 and Christie CP2230, which feature Texas Instruments' (TI) (NYSE: TXN) next generation Series 2 DLP Cinema® technology and are based on the 1.2" DLP Cinema chip platform. This is the only chip upgradeable to 4K resolution - a simple, 15 minute process on Christie projectors.
The world is going digital and Christie is committed to leading the charge," said Jack Kline, President and COO, Christie USA. "From our first, ground-breaking roll-out of 4,000 digital cinema projectors that jump-started the digital cinema revolution, Christie has been a major force in every corner of the world, developing innovative strategies, products and services that are guiding the industry into the digital age."
To address growing demands, Christie announced a new manufacturing facility in China, increased R&D, expanded its base of skilled staff, stocked up on long lead components to ensure sufficient parts in the months ahead, and strengthened its technical training initiatives. At the same time, it has boosted its Christie Managed Services programs in North America to provide the widest range of technical support for resellers and exhibitors making the switch to digital.
"We are in high gear, working with resellers and exhibitors to quickly digitize screens and take advantage of the new crop of 3D movies arriving in theaters," commented Craig Sholder, Christie's Vice-President of Entertainment Solutions. "We are also pleased to report that Christie's phenomenal success in North America, where it holds more than 70% of the market, is now being echoed in Central and South America, where orders for digital projectors have jumped appreciably. Christie is the overwhelming projector of choice because exhibitors recognize our Series 2 projectors offer the best light efficiency and lowest cost of operation."
In Europe, Christie continues to hold a commanding 54% market share. Over the last five years, the leading European, Middle Eastern and African exhibitors have selected and installed Christie digital cinema projectors - including Arts Alliance Digital Cinema (AADC) through the roll-out of the digital screen network for the UK Film Council. This marked the world's first digital cinema deployment on a large scale.
"In 2005, the digital era was relatively new and there were only a handful of digital cinema installations in the entire world," comments Dale Miller, Vice-President, Christie EMEA. "Since then, we have seen exciting growth opportunities globally and notably in the EMEA region. Close to 3,000 Christie digital cinema projectors are now in the European market place, with thousands more contracted to be installed in the near future. Our success is a direct reflection of the loyalty and support of our customers who believe in Christie and the viability of this exciting industry."
A recent triumph for Christie was its framework purchasing agreement for 300 Christie Solaria Series projectors with FTT, its German integration and service partner. Christie's partnership with FTT dates back to more than six years, when the two companies launched one of the first major digital cinema roll-outs in Europe. Such long-term relationships are a hallmark of Christie's market leadership, reflecting the company's full commitment to helping industry partners succeed.
Christie's explosive growth in the Asia Pacific region, where sales have climbed by more than 400% in the past year, has also contributed significantly to its record number of installations. A major development was its agreement with DCK, the joint-venture company of CJ CGV and Lotte Cinema in South Korea, which selected Christie as the primary digital cinema projector provider for DCK's Virtual Print Fee (VPF) deal with major Hollywood studios. The partnership launched South Korea's largest digital cinema deployment to date and introduced a new era in content distribution for the country. The first phase of the agreement utilized 500 Christie CP2000 Series projectors; the current and second phase features at least 500 of the new Christie Solaria 4K-ready DLP Cinema projectors, of which nearly 100 have already been shipped and installed.
Christie's recent success with China Film Group garnered a further 375 Solaria series projectors solidifying its position as the projector of choice for China's power players China Film Group, Shanghai Film Group, Time Antaeus, Wanda Cinemas and Lianzhong Cinemas.
Lin Yu, Vice-President, Christie Asia Pacific, commented, "Christie's accomplishments in the Asia Pacific region are a testament to the company's global vision. It reflects the company's unique ability to respond quickly to the needs of a changing market. In addition to our dominance in the Asia Pacific region, Christie's new manufacturing facility in China, will further strengthen our presence in this region and enhance our manufacturing capabilities globally." She added: "This summer, Christie Solaria Series digital cinema projectors will be coming off the assembly line to meet continued, worldwide demand."
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Source: Press Release
2010-06-22
Civolution Launches Certification Program for NexGuard Digital Cinema Watermarking - Eindhoven June 17th, 2010 – Civolution, the leading provider of technology and solutions for identifying, managing, and monetizing media content, introduced a formal validation program for its NexGuard forensic marking technology used in digital cinema systems.
The validation tools and declaration of conformity, to evidence the validation of the watermarking technology core function, entitle Civolution’s partners (manufacturers of digital cinema equipment, which comply with the requirements of the Digital Cinema Initiative (DCI, www.dcimovies.com)) to verify and confirm activation and operation of the watermarking technology, and correct embedding upon in-theatre projection.
‘’Forensic marking is essential to help identify the source of illicit in-theatre recording of motion pictures,’’ says Michael Karagosian of MKPE Consulting. ‘’This new validation process is an important step in ensuring that fully functional and effective marking is taking place in digital cinema equipment. When implemented in accordance with the DCI specification, digital cinema forensic marking provides seamless content tracking for cinema owners and movie studios, beyond that available today with film prints.’’
‘’Along with the certification procedure, Civolution provides a quality check (QC) software tool that allows easy checking of the NexGuard - Digital Cinema watermarking behaviour implemented in a vendor’s server or media block,’’ explains Jean-Michel Masson, Senior Vice President, Watermarking Operations, Civolution. ‘’The new procedure will facilitate product validation and DCI certification for all of our partners and provides transparency to the industry.’’
The goal is to ensure that every Digital Cinema server or Media Block software release includes the DCI-compliant watermarking function in order to satisfy movie studios expectations and meet one mandatory component of the DCI specification compliance testing for digital cinema equipment. Members of the Inter-Society Digital Cinema Forum (ISDCF, www.isdcf.com) have approved and agreed upon the new tools and procedures.
Civolution’s watermarking technology has already been deployed in volume worldwide by leading server and media block manufacturers. Once media block and digital cinema server manufacturers have completed the certification process, and comply with watermarking licensing terms, Civolution will publish on its website a listing of each digital cinema server model and version with confirmed declarations of conformity.
The NexGuard - Digital Cinema watermarking technology has been in operation in thousands of theatres since the worldwide introduction of digital technology in 2006, and is compatible with 2K, 4K, 2D and 3D systems. Watermarking upon projection enables the identification of the theatre screen and the time of projection, a condition made mandatory by the movie studios that were instrumental in establishing DCI specifications. DCI specifications ensure a uniform, high level of technical performance, along with reliability and quality control.
Civolution will be attending the Cinema Expo (www.cinemaexpo.com), Amsterdam, June 21-24th, for more info contact: info@civolution.com
Source: Press Release
2010-06-30
35mm 3D or Digital 3D Cinema Projection? - 35mm 3D Films to make a comeback? Going to the movies and going to see a
Source: Real Vision (Blog)
2010-06-30
RealD and UGC Partner for 3D Cinema in Europe - RealD Inc., a leading global licensor of 3D technologies for cinema, consumer electronics and professional applications, and UGC, one of Europe
Source: Business Wire
2010-06-30
Christie ships, installs more than 12,000 cinema projectors worldwide - Cypress-based Christie Digital Systems USA is in demand: The company announced that it has shipped and installed more than 12,000 of its cinema projectors worldwide, marking a new industry milestone. And the visual-tech firm holds a 65 percent share of the global market.
Source: OC Metro
2010-06-30
Opus Arte chooses Arqiva for Royal Opera House Digital Cinema Distribution - Opus Arte has chosen Arqiva to relay all its upcoming live feeds from the Royal Opera House to North America and Western and Eastern Europe reaching more than 300
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-06-30
Datasat Digital Entertainment?s AP20 Audio Processor Heard Around The World - Datasat Digital Entertainment?s AP20 was the audio processor of choice for the Daniel Sorano National Theatre Inauguration in Senegal and recently installed and demoed across the globe in select and premier theatres.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-06-30
Sony Signs Agreement with National Amusements To Provide its Digital 4k Projection - Sony Professional has today signed an agreement to provide its Digital Cinema 4K projection systems to National Amusements, a world leader in the motion picture industry operating over 950 screens across the UK, US and Latin America.
Source: OZ Seeker
2010-06-30
Digital 3D Screens Rise By 70% in 2010 - There will be 15,300 digital 3D screens worldwide by the end of this year. This compares with 8,989 3D screens at the end of 2009. So says Screen Digest in its latest report, Digital Cinema Moves Into the Mainstream. Sixty per cent of the world
Source: Deadline
2010-06-30
Movie theater companies rush to embrace 3D - After four decades in the movie-theater business, Steve Wiener, the founder and CEO of the U.K.-based Cineworld Group chain, took a look at the grosses for the 2009 3D release "My Bloody Valentine" and knew something wasnt quite right.
Source: Reuters
2010-06-30
IMAX and ODEON Cinemas Expand Partnership - IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) and ODEON & UCI Cinemas Group, Europe
Source: Big Movie Zone
2010-06-30
Imax, Odeon ink deal for flagship cinema - Imax on Tuesday announced a deal with Odeon/UCI to install an Imax-format digital auditorium in the circuits flagship multiplex in Liverpool.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
2010-06-30
DCP-Germany and XDC Agree On Cooperation And Join In Their Efforts to Promote Digital Cinema - XDC, the number one digital cinema service company in Europe and Digital Content Portal Germany, IT service provider for digital cinema data logistics and automation, have agreed on cooperation. XDC and DCP-Germany agreed, that the prospects of cooperation promise added value to both of them as well as being beneficial to the industry.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-06-30
Odeon and UCI cinemas group joins 30 other London businesses in league table of Britains biggest private companies - Odeon and UCI Cinemas Group is one of 11 companies to enter the Sunday Times Deloitte Top Track 100 this year. Published for the ninth year this weekend, the annual league table ranks Britain
Source: Deloitte
2010-06-30
Datasat Digital Entertainment Inks DC20 Digital Cinema Processor Deal With South Africa?s Ster-Kinekor - Datasat Digital Entertainment is proud to announce that South Africa?s largest cinema exhibitor Ster-Kinekor will be installing the DC20 Digital Cinema Processor at more than 20 of their sites in the coming months.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-06-30
Bud Mayo retires as CEO of Cinedigm - Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. co-founder A. Dale "Bud" Mayo retired as CEO and president of the company, effective immediately. Mayo will continue as chairman of the board.
Source: Film Journal
2010-06-30
Canada-based Empire Theatres selects Barco for 300+ screens - Empire Theatres Limited, the second largest movie exhibitor in Canada, is moving forward with deployment of 2D and 3D digital cinema projectors in all 50 of its theatres.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-06-30
AMC Goes Digital With Sony In The UK - A supplier of AV/IT solutions to businesses across a wide variety of sectors including, media and broadcast, have signed an agreement to provide its Digital Cinema 4K projection systems to AMC Entertainment Inc. in the UK.
Source: 4rfv
2010-06-30
Portugals ZON Lusomundo completes d-cinema deployment - ZON Lusomundo Cinemas, the largest cinema chain in Portugal, completed its digital-cinema deployment with Barcos recently launched DP2K series. ZON Lusomundo has converted all of its 200+ screens to digital with the help of XDC, a leading digital-cinema service company in Europe.
Source: Film Journal International
2010-06-30
Ultra modern cinema set to become massive attraction - The new Vue cinema is ready to reel in a big new audience when it opens in three weeks
Source: Bury Times
2010-06-30
RealD and UGC Partner for 3D Cinema in Europe - RealD Inc., a leading global licensor of 3D technologies for cinema, consumer electronics and professional applications, and UGC, one of Europe
Source: Emirates Week
2010-06-30
Deluxe Digital London to use Arqiva - Deluxe Digital London, a major cinema content distributor in Europe, has reached an agreement with Arqiva to use their European Digital Cinema Platform for the electronic delivery of Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) from international studios to cinemas across Europe.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-06-30
Doremi Scores with Sensio for Live 3D Broadcasts of FIFA World Cup Soccer - Doremi Cinema today announced that its digital cinema servers are being used to playback Sensios Live 3D broadcasts of FIFA World Cup Soccer matches around the world.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-06-30
Cineworld adds O2 multiplex to estate - LONDON -- U.K. stock listed theater operator Cineworld Group said Friday it has added the multiplex cinema housed at the 02 live event center in Greenwich, London to its estate.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
2010-07-06
Cineworld invests - The march towards digital cinema advanced further last week, as UK-based cinema group Cineworld said it would convert its 790 screens to digital projection in three years at a cost of
Source: Computing
2010-07-06
RealD and UGC Partner for 3D cinema in Europe - RealD Inc and UGC have inked an exclusive multi-year partnership for the installation of RealD 3D cinema technology on 200 UGC screens across the circuit
Source: Business Of Cinema
2010-07-06
Screenvision Announces New Exhibitor Agreement with Santikos Theatres LLC - Screenvision, the leading innovator in cinema advertising, announced today a new exhibitor agreement with Santikos Theatres LLC, the largest family-owned theatre circuit in Texas. With this deal, Screenvision expands its presence in the key Houston and San Antonio markets.
Source: Business Wire
2010-07-06
Screen Digest Predicts European Digital Cinema Funding Shortfall of 450M - Rapid mainstream take-up accelerates public sectors need to realise their role in the conversion of cinema screens to digital projection technology
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-06-07
Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ:CIDM) Expects Dilution, But Rises - Despite the tiny price increase and the volume spike from yesterday, Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ:CIDM, CIDM message board) stock retains its downtrend from the last two months. The stock has high dilution risks and without any significant technology improvements of the company over the past year, investors do not consider it a good investment currently.
Source: Hot Stocked
2010-06-07
Santa Rosa Entertainment selects Barco - Santa Rosa Entertainment has employed a revolutionary cost-effective approach to theatre construction and operations with the purchase of Barco Series 2 projectors and an innovative new lift system
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-06-07
Sony Digital Cinema 4K taking the cinema experience to the next level - At this year’s Cinema Expo 2010 Sony Professional is unveiling for the first time its new Sony Digital Cinema 4K logo trailer, which will introduce this Sony brand category to cinema audiences around the world – of course in 4K.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-06-07
Atrium Cinemas, Pakistan's First Digital Cinema Experience - A press briefing for the upcoming Atrium Cinemas, A project of Atrium Mall and Mandviwalla Entertainment was held at a local hotel in Karachi recently.
Source: Karachi Digest
2010-06-07
Canada-based Empire Theatres selects Barco for 300+ screens - Empire Theatres Limited, the second largest movie exhibitor in Canada, is moving forward with deployment of 2D and 3D digital cinema projectors in all 50 of its theatres.
Source: Barco
2010-06-07
Cineworld H1 Revenues Up 3.7% - Update - Motion-picture theaters operator Cineworld Group plc (CINE.L) reported Wednesday, in a trading statement, that total revenues for 26 weeks ending July 1 grew 3.7% from the previous year, despite a dip in people visits to cinemas during the Soccer World Cup season.
Source: Daily Markets
2010-06-07
Old Odeon Cinema could be knocked down - A heritage pressure group says Jersey's old Odeon cinema must be saved for future generations.
Source: Channel Online
2010-06-07
BFI, Amex ink partnership deal - The British Film Institute sealed a multi-year partnership deal with American Express and in the process secured a headline sponsor for its flagship annual movie event, the BFI London Film Festival.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
2010-06-07
Cineworld strengthens its board - Cineworld Group has appointed Martina King and Rick Senat as independent non-executive directors with immediate effect.
Source: IB Times
2010-06-07
Cinema in Tierra del Fuego opts for Christie digital - Christie digital-cinema projectors are found all over the world
Source: Film Journal International
2010-06-07
Former Odeon cinema opens its doors to the public for the first time in 15 years - CHILDHOOD memories came flooding back for many residents of St Albans who took a step back in time as they entered the dark and dusty Odeon cinema.
Source: St Albans Review
2010-07-13
London is top digital screen city - With nearly half of its movie theatres counting at least one digital screen, the British capital is by far the leading western European city for the digital transition of cinema sites.
Source: Screen Digest
2010-07-13
Lloyds sells private equity investments - Lloyds Banking Group has agreed to sell a portfolio of investments to buyout firm Coller Capital for
Source: BBC News
2010-07-13
New Cinemark 12-Screen Theatre Coming to Stroud Mall in Stroudsburg - Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CNK) plans to open a new cinema at Stroud Mall in Stroudsburg, PA that will feature 12 screens, all stadium seating, digital surround sound and include a Cinemark XD: Extreme Digital Cinema auditorium. The current five-screen theater location at the mall will be redeveloped to accommodate the new theater. Construction is expected to begin this fall and be completed by the end of 2011.
Source: City Biz Real Estate
2010-07-13
Deluxe Digital London signs agreement with SmartJog to distribute digital cinema content to Europe - SmartJog, the global leader in managed digital delivery services, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Deluxe Digital London, a major content distributor in Europe. Deluxe Digital London will service its clients using SmartJog
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-07-13
XDC/FTT and Kinopolis Cinema Group Basically Agreed To Deploy 123 Digital Screens in Germany - Kinopolis, a renowned German exhibitor, XDC, the n
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-07-13
Ballantyne Strong Secures New Order for 60 NEC Digital Cinema Projectors in China - BEIJING & SHANGHAI, CHINA & OMAHA, Neb.
Source: Centre Daily
2010-07-13
Exclusive: Permira Eyes Blockbuster Vue Deal - Permira, the private equity house which owns Birds Eye frozen foods, is plotting to lead the consolidation of major chunks of the European cinema industry, I have learned.
Source: Sky News (Blogs)
2010-07-13
Cineworld Launch Aviator Style Clip-on 3D Glasses - This has been a long time coming. When the Cineworld chain of multiplexes signed a deal with Look3D last year, the idea was they
Source: Mega Comic News
2010-07-13
Christie Brings 3D Digital Cinema to the - The Packewaia Cinema in Ushuaia has installed a Christie 3D digital projection system that is already playing to packed houses.
Source: Pitch Engine
2010-07-13
Sony Parades Cinemas Newest Toy - For those of you who like cherries on top of an already well-iced cake, the work of Sonys Digital Cinema developers will be worth digesting, writes David Williams.
Source: Sky News (Blog)
2010-06-22
Digital 3D Screens Rise By 70% in 2010 - There will be 15,300 digital 3D screens worldwide by the end of this year. This compares with 8,989 3D screens at the end of 2009. So says Screen Digest in its latest report, Digital Cinema Moves Into the Mainstream. Sixty per cent of the world’s digital screens will be 3D by Christmas. There will be 25,600 digital screens compared with 16,335 in 2009 – a rise of 57%.
Source: Dealine.com
2010-07-20
Deluxe Digital London Signs Agreement with SmartJog to Distribute Digital Cinema Content to Europe - SmartJog, the global leader in managed digital delivery services, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Deluxe Digital London, a major content distributor in Europe. Deluxe Digital London will service its clients using SmartJogs Pan-European digital cinema network for the delivery of digital cinema packages (DCPs) to theatres in Europe.
Source: Box Office
2010-07-20
Royal Bank Of Scotland Cuts Stake In Technicolor To 2.58% - Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS.LN) has reduced its overall stake in French communications technology group
Source: Wall Sreet Journal
2010-07-20
Cinedigm Digital Cinema: Leveraging The World Cup - CIDM . The global leader in digital cinema and in theatrical distribution of LIVE 3D events, today shared the success of its 2010 FIFA World Cup
Source: World Market Media
2010-07-20
Imax and laser experts to develop new projector technology - 3D cinema leader, Imax Corp., is teaming up with a much smaller laser technology company for a research and development project aimed at producing brand new projector technology.
Source: Projector Point
2010-07-10
Iconic - At today
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-07-10
Mark Sarfaty looks at digital cinema and asks - Mark Sarfaty is the CEO of the Independent Cinemas Association of Australia (ICAA) and co-chair of the Australian Cinema Exhibitors Coalition (ACEC). He looks at digital cinema and asks
Source: Inside Film
2010-07-10
Ultra-Bright Barco Digital Cinema Projector Used for Premiere of - Chinese film group Huayi Brothers has premiered its latest production
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-07-10
Cineworld unveils iPhone cinema app - UK cinema chain Cineworld has just published a dedicated iPhone App. The release is the only UK cinema chain to full film thickness information in this form Cineworld offer.
Source: Tech Update
2010-07-23
Deluxe Claims Industry 2K Digital First - Deluxe Entertainment Services Group says it has achieved an industry breakthrough with the first of its kind 2K real time uncompressed data file transfer from Los Angeles to London via Deluxe Express, Deluxe's new private, secure global data service. The entire two-hour uncompressed 2K data file of 20th Century Fox's A-Team was transferred SAN to SAN from EFilm Hollywood to Deluxe Digital London in just two hours.
Source: Digital Cinema Report
2010-07-27
UK Film Council axed - UK Film Council one of highest-profile quangos to be cut
MLA also abolished in cull by culture secretary Jeremy Hunt
Source: The Guardian
2010-07-27
Cineworld Trials Delux and Clip-on 3D Glasses - With more and more 3D films being shown at Cineworld Cinemas we are pleased to be offering film lovers the chance to buy their own delux 'aviator' style 3D glasses complete with rigid carrying case to keep them in pristine condition.
Source: Cineworld
2010-07-27
IMAX to make equity investment in Laser Light Engines for digital cinema - IMAX Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding with Laser Light Engines, a developer and manufacturer of ultra-high brightness, laser-driven light sources. Under the terms of the agreement, IMAX plans to make an equity investment in Laser Light Engines, and Laser Light Engines would develop a custom version of its laser light technology for exclusive use in IMAX digital projection systems. Laser Light Engines would additionally provide outsourced research and development for new features designed to further enhance and distinguish The IMAX Experience for IMAX theatre operators, film studios and moviegoers.
Source: Opto IQ
2010-07-27
Progressing steadily on many fronts - Barcos order book at the end of June 2010 stood at 513.3 million euro, not including some digital cinema frame contracts. At the end of June 2009 the order book was 336.7 million euro.
Source: Barco
2010-07-27
The Future Of 3D At The SMPTE Stereo Conference - Presentations at SMPTE
Source: Studio Daily (Blog)
2010-07-27
Koreas Largest Theatre Chain CJ CGV Standardizes On MasterImage Digital 3D Cinema Systems - 3D technology company MasterImage 3D, LLC announced today that CJ CGV, the largest theatre chain in Korea, recently converted 58 additional screens to 3D with MasterImage digital 3D cinema systems.
Source: Digital Content Producer
2010-07-27
Cine Planet & Cines Movieland Purchasing Additional NEC Digital Cinema Projectors & Screens from Ballantyne Strong - Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: BTN), a provider of digital cinema projection equipment and services, cinema screens and other cinema products, announced today that it will provide NEC Digital Cinema projection systems and Ballantyne
Source: ADVFN
2010-07-27
Barco releases DCI compliant Series 2 projectors with integrated CineCanvas - Digital cinema specialist Barco announced today that its DP2K family of digital cinema projectors is now available with integrated CineCanvas
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-07-27
NEC Display Solutions Becomes Industry - NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today that its entire line (NC1200C, NC2000C and NC3200S) of digital cinema projectors are the first in the industry to reach full Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI) Compliance.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-07-27
Cineworld Upgrades 3D Specs: Embarassment Now Optional - Cineworld just upgraded the 3D glasses on offer at its cinemas, plumping for aviator-style specs that mean you won
Source: Electric Pig
2010-08-03
New Pilot Scheme To Open Up Digital Cinema In North Yorkshire - A newly-formed consortium has been awarded Lottery funding by the UK Film Council to bring the latest in digital cinema to venues across rural North Yorkshire.
Source: 4RFV
2010-08-03
Industry reacts to abolition of UK Film Council - Figures from the British film industry have given their reaction to the government's decision to scrap the UK Film Council.
Source: BBC News
2010-08-03
Film Council axemen could murder an industry - It was nothing short of a hammer blow. This morning, word came through of John Woodward's email to UK Film Council staff informing them that the government was planning to shut them down. Then the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) confirmed it in a written statement at lunchtime. I was genuinely shocked. It felt like I'd nipped out for 10 minutes to get a pie and while I was out they closed the British film industry.
Source: The Guardian
2010-08-03
Axing the Film Council: a move that impoverishes us all - I was on my way home from a meeting with David Thompson at Origin Films about a project called Granny Made Me an Anarchist when I got news of the government's intention to abolish the Film Council.
Source: The Guardian
2010-08-03
U.K. Film Council axed - The U.K. government's decision July 26 to put out the lights at the U.K. Film Council, the government-backed agency set up 10 years ago to support the movie industry here, played out like a horror story for some and a revenge thriller for others.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
2010-08-03
Technicolor Receives a Binding Offer From Francisco Partners for Grass Valley Broadcast Business - Further to discussions started in May, Technicolor (Euronext Paris: 18453) /quotes/comstock/13*!tch/quotes/nls/tch (TCH 5.44, +0.01, +0.18%) has received a fully documented binding offer from Francisco Partners for the acquisition of the Grass Valley Broadcast business. This disposal process contributes to the strategic refocus around its content creators and network service providers customer base, initiated by the Group in 2009.
Source: Wall Street Journal
2010-08-03
Kodak posts bigger-than-expected loss, shares drop - Decaying demand from traditional film businesses proved a second-quarter speed bump for Eastman Kodak Co's (EK.N) prolonged plan for profitability through digital businesses.
Source: Reuters
2010-08-03
Zoom out for a wider view of cinema-goers - Cinema has managed to buck the trend of consumer cutbacks during this recession, but challenges still lie ahead which the industry could overcome by broadening its appeal beyond the core youth audience.
Source: Marketing Week
2010-08-03
Schulich alum at the forefront of digital cinema revolution - Schulich alum Gerry Remers (MBA ?83) toiled in near-obscurity for 10 years as an advocate for digital movie projection. Now his moment has arrived ? and he?s at the forefront of a cinematic revolution, wrote the Financial Post on Tuesday, July 27th.
Source: Schulich School Of Business
2010-08-03
First Digital Cinema Drive-In Movie Theatre in the Country Selects Barco - Barco, the global leader in digital cinema technology, announced today that it has deployed its digital cinema projectors at Spud Drive In, making the venue the first "true" digital drive-in in America. While other outdoor theatres have utilized digital projectors to show DVDs to large outdoor audiences, Spud is the only drive-in to date to actually employ digital cinema projection and surround sound audio, with 3D technology planned for August showings.
Source: Box Office Magazine
2010-08-03
Tangibal Group plc extends its UK Cinema network - Tangibal Group plc ('Tangibal') is pleased to announce that it has extended its network of interactive floor network with Empire Cinemas and Showcase Cinemas. The new sites in the UK are:
Source: Poten
2010-08-03
Barco Dazzles Theaters Around the Globe with DP2K Digital Cinema Projectors - Barco, a global leader in digital cinema projection technology, announces that the first half of 2010 has brought impressive results for its digital cinema business thanks to the worldwide deployment of the DP2K series.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-08-03
Dolby Laboratories Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results - For the third quarter, Dolby reported total revenue of $230.3 million, compared to $171.2 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2009, an increase of 34 percent.
Source: Market Watch
2010-08-10
Barco Dazzles Theaters Around the Globe with DP2K Digital Cinema Projectors - Barco, a global leader in digital cinema projection technology, announces that the first half of 2010 has brought impressive results for its digital cinema business thanks to the worldwide deployment of the DP2K series.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-08-10
If the Roxy theatre goes dark, Victoria stands to lose a gem - The city?s last single-screen cinema is on the block ? and its future is uncertain in the age of the multiplex
Source: The Globe And Mail
2010-08-10
National CineMedia, Inc. Reports Results for Fiscal Second Quarter 2010 - National CineMedia, Inc. /quotes/comstock/15*!ncmi/quotes/nls/ncmi (NCMI 17.69, -0.31, -1.72%) (the Company), the managing member and owner of 38.3% of National CineMedia, LLC (NCM LLC), the operator of the largest digital in-theatre network in North America, today announced consolidated results for the second quarter and six months ended July 1, 2010.
Source: Market Watch
2010-08-10
Kodachrome?s fade to black - Betting its future on digital photography, Kodak discontinued 74-year-old Kodachrome, the famous slide and motion-picture film, with a production run last August in which a master sheet nearly a mile long was cut up into more than 20,000 rolls.
Source: CTV News
2010-08-10
VUE, what a scorcher! - IT?S been a blockbuster of a week for cinema chain Vue. A remake of the classic TV show The A-Team, Toy Story 3 and Twilight have helped to make it its best ever. Almost ?9m was taken at the box office after a record 1.3 million people flocked to Vue?s 68 venues countrywide during the past seven days.
Source: Mirror
2010-08-10
TITAN THE ROBOT TO JOIN WORK FORCE AT NEW CINEMA SITE - ?Titan the Robot? is set to provide some summer holiday entertainment for children and adults alike when he visits the building site of the brand new WTW multiplex cinema in Crantock Street, Newquay at 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday 11 August, to help oversee the arrival and erection of the cinema?s steel girders by construction services company ISG Pearce.
Source: WTW
2010-08-10
Pete Postlethwaite joins fight for UK Film Council - Shropshire’s Oscar-nominated Hollywood star Pete Postlethwaite today joined the nation’s leading actors and actresses in condemning moves to scrap the UK Film Council.
Source: Shropshire Star
2010-08-10
Digital cinema scheme for rural North Yorkshire - THE Galtres Centre in Easingwold and Selby Town Hall are among the cinemas that will benefit from a pilot scheme to open up digital cinema, 3D and satellite screenings to rural North Yorkshire.
Source: Gazette Herald
2010-08-10
Council sells land for new Dundalk cinema - DUNDALK Town Council has agreed to sell over an acre of land at Marshes Upper, Inner Relief Road, to Finnabair Estates.
Source: Dundalk Democrat
2010-08-10
U.K. film stats go digital - Before the news of its pending abolishment hit on July 26, the U.K. Film Council provided ongoing proof of the essential and successful nature of its support work.
Source: Film Journal
2010-08-17
The Big Picture - In the past the goal of exhibitors was efficient turnover. They wanted to get patrons in the front door, sell them concessions in the lobby, move them into the theatre and when the movie ended funnel them out as quickly as possible to expedite more screenings per day. Today, in part thanks to digital cinema technology, movie theatres are evolving into community centers.
Source: Digital Cinema Report
2010-08-17
Round-the-world Jog: French service provider offers smart digital delivery - If you think juggling some 110 different release versions of Avatar alone would set your distribution partners at Twentieth Century Fox reeling, think again (and check out the sidebar below). While moving cans, cartons and hard drives is still very much part of the theatrical distribution equation, much of the heavy lifting can now be done without actually lifting anything. Except an eyebrow, perhaps, at the wonder, speed and efficiency of it all.
Source: Film Journal
2010-08-17
New media safeguards: Content providers seek protection with digital watermarks & fingerprints - Technology and the Internet are constantly changing the way media content is consumed, a fact of life that is pushing players in the media world to test new ways of doing business and change their business models to fit new kinds of consumer demand.
Source: Film Journal
2010-08-17
DTS Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results - DTS, Inc. (DTSI 33.97, -0.66, -1.91%) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.
Source: Market Watch
2010-08-17
The bigger, the better: Exhibitors super-size the movie experience - Our industry is all about the screen. And the sound, of course, and the movies, and the popcorn. And let
Source: Film Journal
2010-08-17
Technicolor 3D Surpasses 250 Screens in North America - Further supporting the successful launch of Technicolor 3D, the 35mm 3D solution, Technicolor (Euronext Paris: 18453) (TCH 4.92, -0.08, -1.70%) today announced it has installed its Technicolor 3D system on more than 250 screens in North America just four months after its initial debut in theatres. This milestone demonstrates the continued industry demand for 3D and exhibitor confidence in the Technicolor 3D format as a high-quality, affordable 3D solution.
Source: Market Watch
2010-08-17
Arts Alliance agrees deal with Yelmo - European digital cinema company Arts Alliance Media has inked a deal with Yelmo, Spain's largest exhib, to digitize 370 of its screens.
Source: Variety
2010-08-17
Digital Projection wins 400 projector digital cinema contract in India - Digital Projection has won the contract to supply and install 400 projectors to K Sera Sera for a digital cinema rollout in India.
Source: AV Interactive
2010-08-17
Arts Alliance Media & Yelmo Cines ink deal for Spain's D-Cinema deployment - In what is the largest digital cinema deal to date in Spain, Arts Alliance Media (AAM) and Yelmo Cines have reached an agreement to digitize Yelmo
Source: Business Of Cinema
2010-08-24
Interpret LLC to Present Updated Survey Results on 3D Consumer Habits and Attitudes as Part of Third Annual 3D Entertainment Summit? - Interpret LLC, a leading entertainment, media and technology measurement and market research firm, will present its latest survey report on consumer attitudes towards 3D at the third annual 3D Entertainment Summit? presented in association with Variety. The announcement was made today by conference co-producers Bob Dowling, President of The Bob Dowling Group
Source: USA
2010-08-24
Drive-Ins Enter the Digital Age - For more than half a century, the Spud Drive-In has been a local landmark in Diggs, Idaho. Last month, with screenings of Despicable Me and Robin Hood, it became America?s first true digital drive-in. While other outdoor theatres have used digital projectors to show DVDs to large outdoor audiences, Spud is the only drive-in to date to actually employ digital cinema projection and surround sound audio. They plan to install 3D technology this month.
Source: Digital Cinema Report
2010-08-24
UGC staff stage partial strike over digital cinema plans - Some staff at French cinema circuit UGC went on strike in July over plans by the circuit's management to cut 95 projectionist jobs out of a total of 215 (44.2 per cent) as it converts to digital technology.
Source: Screen Digest
2010-08-24
UltraStar Cinema Theaters Installs CornDigital Digital Menu Boards - UltraStar Cinemas, the first and largest theater chain in the nation to be 100 percent equipped with digital cinema capabilities, recently marked another industry milestone by setting up digital menu boards on concession counters and box offices, provided by the embedded digital signage solution provider Corn Digital.
Source: Digital Signage Expo
2010-08-24
PROFITS COME ALIVE WITH BOOST IN 3D FILM - TODAY?S interim results from Cineworld will be essential viewing with the cinema chain set to post a decent performance helped by good revenues from popular 3D films, including Avatar and Toy Story 3. In spite of the negative impact of the World Cup, which kept people away from the big screen, along with the spell of good weather in May and June, analysts expect revenues to increase by 4 per cent in the first half of this year.
Source: City AM
2010-08-24
Cineworld sees slump as World Cup rains on Sex and the City - Cineworld, which operates 10pc of the cinemas in the UK and Ireland, said cinema admissions slumped in June and July because people stayed at home to watch the World Cup on TV.
Source: Telegraph
2010-08-24
Wolff Cinema Groep Now with Sony Digital Cinema 4K - The group equipped three sites with Sony Digital Cinema 4K systems and, thus, sends out a clear signal to the Dutch market
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-08-24
Its Cineworld for Movie-Man - Gary Stevens, former Director of the Central Cinema in Fakenham is to become the new General Manager of Cineworld in Didcot Oxfordshire (UK). Stevens will take over from the current GM in September.
“I am excited by this new challenge which will give me the opportunity to build on the good reputation the cinema already has in the town” said Gary “Cineworld is a leading company brand and I look foreword to working with the team at Didcot”.
Gary has worked with various independent cinema operators throughout the UK including launching Apollo Cinemas first shopping Centre development based in Redditch
Source: Press Release
2010-08-24
Pro Screens invites applications for free Christmas film screenings for charities/schools - For full details and how to apply visit the Proscreens Website
Source: Press Release
2010-08-24
Technicolor 3d Film System-a Case Study - One persons experience of using the Technicolor 3D film system
Source: BigScreenBiz Newsletter
2010-09-07
3D killing movie attendance figures -
Source:
2010-09-07
Market Monitor: Digital and 3D market trends in Western Europe Q2 2010 - Total digital screens rose by a further 16.5% in Q2 2010, following a similar hike in Q1, as the economic benefits of 3D continue to provide the major impetus to upgrade to digital. A total of 3,875 3D screens were active at end H1 2010 in Western Europe, accounting for 73% of the total digital screen base, a higher ratio than three months prior (Q1).
Source: Screen Digest
2010-09-07
DLP ships 4K chips to licensees - Texas Instruments (TI) began shipping DLP Cinema
Source: Film Journal International
2010-09-07
Vue, Sony team for 4K digital - U.K. exhibition chain Vue Entertainment has pacted with Sony Europe to install 4K digital cinema projection systems across its circuit.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
2010-09-07
XDC and Rising Alternative Sign Cooperation Agreement For European Digital Distribution Services - XDC, the n
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-09-07
Christie Previews 4K at IBC - Christie
Source: Business Wire
2010-09-07
First Australian circuit chooses digital cinema path - Australian cinema and entertainment group Hoyts has become the first Australian and New Zealand circuit to announce its planned digital cinema rollout, including equipment choices.
Source: Screen Digest
2010-09-16
Cineworld Says Digital Cinema Media Inks Deal With Vue - Quick Facts - Cineworld Group Plc (CINE.L: News ) said its joint venture screen advertising company, Digital Cinema Media Ltd., or DCM, has entered into a contract with Vue Entertainment Ltd. for the provision of services in respect of on screen advertising. Cineworld Group is UK's quoted cinema group.
Source: RTT News
2010-09-16
Cineworld circuit reports steady growth - “Good growth in revenue and EBITDA [earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization] despite World Cup,” Cineworld Group plc preliminarily reported for the 26 weeks ending July 1 (www.cineworld.co.uk)
Source: Film Journal INternational (BLOG)
2010-09-16
Woman sues cinema for over-long ads - A woman in China has sued a cinema and the distributors of the movie Aftershock for wasting her time with adverts.
Source: Digital Spy
2010-09-16
Cinema plans boost hopes for developers - Cinema fans look set to boost prospects for developers as increased competition among operators for the Irish movie going market could have a knock-on benefit for the value of development land.
Source: Independent
2010-09-16
35th Toronto International Film Festival Uses Christie for Digital Screenings - Christie celebrates 10 years as official projection provider;Christie®, the leader in digital cinema projection, announced that its leading digital cinema projectors, which include the new generation Solaria™ Series 4K-ready DLP Cinema® projectors, will screen a record number of digital titles at the 35th Toronto International Film Festival®, September 9 –19.
Source: Dcinema Today
2010-09-28
IMAX 3D Odeon Cinema In Liverpool - ODEON, the UK
Source: Ordicine
2010-09-16
Barco Unveils Dedicated Digital Cinema Projector for Post-Production - At the IBC Convention in Amsterdam, Digital Cinema pioneer Barco will unveil a brand-new cinema projector specifically intended for digital post-production. The Barco DP2K-P is the world's only Enhanced 4K-ready projector specifically conceived and built to meet the enhanced performance needs of post-production houses.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-09-16
IMAX and ODEON Cinemas Expand Partnership - IMAX Corporation /quotes/comstock/15*!imax/quotes/nls/imax (IMAX 14.50, -0.23, -1.56%) /quotes/comstock/11t!e:imx (CA:IMX 14.90, -0.35, -2.30%) and ODEON & UCI Cinemas Group, Europe's largest exhibitor, today announced an agreement to install four IMAX digital theatre systems in the United Kingdom, with each of them expected to open for the IMAX release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 on November 19th. The deal brings the total number of IMAX(R) theatres operated by ODEON to eleven. Under the terms of the agreement, IMAX's digital projection system will be installed in ODEON locations in Glasgow, Norwich, Kingston and Uxbridge.
Source: Market Watch
2010-09-16
New name for St Albans cinema project - AN official name for the restored Odeon cinema will be announced tomorrow, when the public are given a new chance to tour the London Road building.
Source: St Albans Review
2010-09-28
Why Cineworld is a good investment during the recession - Cineworld operates in an industry which traditionally does well in a recession. Even in the Great Depression Joe Kennedy made part of his fortune through his investments in cinema chains. Cineworld is protected by high barriers to entry and is one of the market leaders among the cinema operators in the UK and Ireland. Management are investing in future growth, including the rollout of digital upgrades across their cinema chain and acquiring flagship locations like the O2 in London. The stock is cheap, pays a nice 5.1% dividend yield and generates significant cash. It continues to trade well with 3-D movies being the newest public attraction.
Source: Helium
2010-09-28
2012: A St Albans Odyssey - Suggestions included The Phoenix, The Kubrick and even Big Shiny Jesus. However after more than 600 names were considered, the new cinema planned for St Albans will now be called The Odyssey.
Source: BBC News
2010-09-28
Curtain opens on digital age for independent cinemas - THE 700-strong group is about to make its biggest format change in a century. THE Independent Cinema Association of Australia has completed a deal to bring full digital systems to its 700 member cinemas, in a move its president Mark Sarfaty calls "the most important change in cinema exhibition in 100 years". "It's true, this is bigger than [the introduction of] sound," Sarfaty says. "This is the biggest thing since film because the film industry is no longer about film, it's about a digital form.
Source: The Australian
2010-09-28
Kodak unveils digital projector technology - Eastman Kodak Co. said Tuesday it has developed a revolutionary laser projection technology that delivers both 2-D and bright 3-D images within the technical standards for digital motion picture presentation.
Source: Rochester Business Journal
2010-09-28
Deluxe and EchoStar Build Advanced Digital Cinema Satellite Distribution Network - Deluxe Digital Cinema Inc., a subsidiary of Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc., and EchoStar Satellite Services, L.L.C., a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq:SATS
Source: Telecommunicationnews
2010-09-28
Old cinemas: 'It is a kind of magic - A trip to a modern multiplex cinema can feel like stepping onto the set of Blade Runner. Unmanned machines spew out tickets and chemically enhanced snacks while elevators transport you to hi-tech black caves where digital films leap out in 3D.
Source: Telegraph (BLOG)
2010-09-28
Vue Said to Conclude Sale of Company Next Month, Considers Buying Rivals - Vue Entertainment Ltd. is seeking to conclude the sale of the cinema chain to a private equity buyer for as much as 500 million pounds ($784 million) and may use the proceeds to buy a rival, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.
Source: Bloomberg
2010-09-28
Arts Alliance Media opens German office - Arts Alliance Media (AAM) announced the opening of a new office in Berlin, to provide digital-cinema services directly to the German market. The announcement follows July
Source: Film Journal International
2010-09-28
Latest cinema technology for Hunstanton - Hunstanton will have a live theatre and the latest 3D digital cinema technology, local people were told last night. C and R Cinemas, which manages the Majestic Cinema in King's Lynn, yesterday unveiled its plans for the Princess Theatre in Hunstanton after winning a bid to lease the building.
Source: EDP24
2010-09-28
FTT Increases Activities in Eastern Europe - Having opened a new subsidiary in Belgium earlier this month, FTT is now announcing new partnership in Czech Republic and Romania
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-09-28
New momentum: Russian cinema market resumes growth path - In 2010, the Russian cinema exhibition market has been showing increased growth rates, a sign that the consequences of the financial crisis are being gradually overcome. As of July 1, 2010, Russia boasted 2,246 modern screens in 829 cinemas. More than 120 new screens in 28 cinemas were opened during the first half of the year.
Source: Film Journal International
2010-09-28
Vue denies cinema phone ban plan - Vue Cinemas is distancing itself from claims that it may shortly ban mobile phones from its auditoria. A company representative last week told blogger Dom Hodgson that Vue was pondering such a ban, the better to reduce piracy. It already bans other kit capable of recording sound and/or video.
Source: Hardware
2010-09-28
Special Features: The Fluidity of Identity in British Cinema: It's Death and Rebirth - With an industry so frequently considered as
Source: Cine Vue
2010-09-28
Empire Cinemas to use Arqiva - Empire Cinemas has chosen to deploy Arqiva
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-09-28
Vaizey eyes new regime to fund movies - Culture secretary Ed Vaizey told the British film industry that he is looking for a new regime to dole out state funding for the movies, after controversially announcing earlier this year that the U.K. Film Council would be shuttered by 2012.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
2010-09-28
Kodak Announces Revolutionary 3D Digital Movie Projection Technology - Eastman Kodak Company announced today that it has developed revolutionary laser projection technology that delivers both 2D and bright 3D images within today's stringent technical standards for digital motion picture presentation. Kodak is currently demonstrating a prototype projector incorporating the KODAK Laser Projection Technology to key industry leaders.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-09-28
Barco - The 19th Beijing International Radio, TV and Film Equipment Exhibition (BIRTV 2010), held last month, attracted over 300 world-renowned manufacturers. During the exhibition, Barco's DP2K digital cinema projectors won the 'Best Product' award
Source: Barco
2010-10-07
Film Council's closure claims its first big victim as Screen East agency folds - Screen East, an agency set up to promote film-making in the east of England, is the first large-scale victim of the government's surprise decision to close down the UK Film Council.
Source: Deedeelim
2010-10-07
Most Powerful People In Film - "Let's start with the basics: what do you have to do to get into the ?inaugural Film Power 100? It's not a guide to the richest people in film, or the ones with the greatest green-lighting power, or the most prolific. It's Film&Music's ?attempt to determine who wields the greatest influence on which films you get to see when you go to the cinema on a Saturday evening, or turn on the TV to catch a movie. Our definition of power is this: the ability to shape the exper?ience of film viewing in the UK. That means it's not just a list of British film figures. Nor is it a run-through of Hollywood moguls: everyone on our list has to have demonstrable influence within the UK.
Source: [Blog]
2010-10-07
Monday Stock Tips From PennytoBuck.com - Further supporting the successful launch of Technicolor 3D, the 35mm 3D solution, Technicolor (Euronext Paris: 18453) (NYSE: TCH) today announced it has installed its Technicolor 3D system on more than 250 screens in North America just four months after its initial debut in theatres.
Source: Neuro Software
2010-10-07
Media Asia's Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen Marks the Debut of Dolby Surround 7.1 in Chinese Cinema - Dolby Laboratories, Inc. /quotes/comstock/13*!dlb/quotes/nls/dlb (DLB 57.91, -2.01, -3.35%) announced today that the new Chinese kung fu movie, Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen, was released in Dolby(R) Surround 7.1 this month in Hong Kong. Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen marks the premiere of Dolby Surround 7.1 in a Chinese film.
Source: Market Watch
2010-10-07
Lights, camera, action... EU helps cinemas go digital - Bridging the gap between culture and science is one of the EU's top priorities. The European Commission is supporting this effort by green-lighting a new strategy that will help digitise European cinemas and promote the screening of European-made films.
Source: Cordis
2010-10-07
MasterImage 3D Takes Up Residence at Raleigh Studios Hollywood - 3D technology company MasterImage 3D has expanded its headquarters with a move today into new offices at Raleigh Studios. Located in the heart of Hollywood, MasterImage 3D
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-10-07
Technicolor Sells Majority of its Stake in Screenvision - Technicolor (euronext paris:FR0010918292) /quotes/comstock/13*!tch/quotes/nls/tch (TCH 5.67, -0.02, -0.35%) today announced the sale of the majority of its 50% stake in Screenvision US to Shamrock Capital Growth Fund II, a leading private equity fund focused on media, entertainment and communications, in return for $60 million in cash and will retain a minority equity position. This transaction falls within the strategic process initiated by the Group in 2009 with the objective to refocus on its customer base of content creators and network service providers.
Source: Market Watch
2010-10-07
Village cinema wins top award - A COMMUNITY run picture house has beaten cinemas across the length and breadth of the country to win a prestigious national award.
Source: Wigan Today
2010-10-07
Cinema for £35m Bournemouth Pavilion Gardens revamp - A nine-screen cinema complex could replace a controversial proposal for a casino in Bournemouth, the developer behind the project has revealed.
Source: BBC News
2010-10-13
The 4K Quest Finishes - The 4K quest which Peter J. Knight has been undertaking on behalf of BARCO comes to an end today with the launch of their new 4K projector.
Source: Press Release
2010-10-13
Watchdog Blasts 'Rip-Off' Card Payment Fees - Consumers are being stung by 5,000% mark-ups on the cost of processing card payments for flights, cinema tickets and holidays.
Source: Sky News
2010-10-13
Danny Boyle to receive British Film Institute award - Director Danny Boyle will receive the British Film Institute Fellowship - the highest accolade the organisation bestows - later this month.
Source: BBC News
2010-10-13
Australian Union should abide by the law in NZ Film Row - Senator Abetz
Source: Australia.To
2010-10-13
Buyout groups circle Vue Entertainment - Buyout groups circle Vue Entertainment
Source: The Appointement
2010-10-13
Digital heads south: 3D propels d-cinema growth in Latin America - Digital cinema is seeing dramatic growth in Latin America. As of September 2010, the region had roughly 830 to 850 3D digital screens (almost double the amount one year ago). Sixty percent are concentrated in Mexico (with a majority 42%) and Brazil.
Source: Film Journal International
2010-10-13
Digital deal for independent Australian and New Zealand cinemas' - Australian and New Zealand independent cinemas are about to go digital. The Independent Cinema Association of Australia has agreed to a deal to bring full digital systems to its 700 member cinemas. Omnilab Media Cinema Services will provide ICAA members with a digital-cinema system at a reduced cost, provide the digital platform, and manage and administer the Virtual Print Fees.
Source: Film Journal International
2010-10-13
A major step against piracy - Fewer people have been going to the movies during the past decade. This trend has not reached an alarming state for the motion picture business yet, because ticket prices continue to go up and 3D has set a new standard for pricing across the global exhibition scene.
Source: Film Journal International (BLOG)
2010-10-13
Artist appeals for Nottingham cinema stories - An artist is looking for stories and photographs from people who visited, or worked in, Nottingham's old cinemas.
Source: BBC News
2010-10-13
Companies seek new ways of using technology in bid to remain relevant - Kenyan companies whose business is under threat from technological advancements are finding solutions to reverse their fate.The faster internet speeds that came with the landing of the undersea fibre optic cable last June have made it easier for traders to download movies and re-produce them in a matter of hours, pushing movie houses to close shop.
Source: Business Daily Africa
2010-10-13
TPG joins bidders for Vue cinema chain - American private equity house Texas Pacific Group has joined the trio of bidders already fighting over the
Source: Telegraph
2010-10-13
Ajay Theatres Selects Barco - Tennessee theatre chain Ajay Theatres to become an all-Barco exhibitor with the purchase of 56 digital projectors for four theatres serving the southwestern part of the state
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-10-13
Digital Cinema Open System Alliance Announces Launch of Interoperability Effort - Dolby Laboratories, MikroM, USL, and XDC collaborate on interface specifications to lower development costs, to increase flexibility, and to support innovation for the digital cinema industry
Source: Dolby
2010-10-13
intoPIX delivers its high performance 4K JPEG 2000 decoder to Sony Corporation - The IPX-JP4K decoder is directly integrated in the Sony 4K SXRD Digital Cinema System
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-10-13
Cineworld sign up for Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Satellite Distribution Network - Arts Alliance Media (AAM) has sold Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Platform to leading UK exhibitor Cineworld. The entire Cineworld circuit will be fitted with Arqiva’s professional receive equipment alongside Arts Alliance Media’s Theatre Management System. This enables the seamless electronic delivery of Digital Cinema Packages (advertising, trailers and feature films), as well as live content, via Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Platform on IS905.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-10-13
National Amusements Moves to a Digital Future with Sony 4K Digital Cinema Projectors - National Amusements is adopting Sony Electronics' 4K digital cinema technology for the majority of its U.S. screens. The Massachusetts-based exhibitor is rolling out 304 Sony 4K systems across 24 locations, with the implementation scheduled for completion by summer 2011.
Source: Digital Journal
2010-10-13
Barco Achieves DCI Compliance for Complete Line of Digital Cinema Projectors - With the recent achievement of full DCI compliance for its DP2K-32B model, Barco now offers the most extensive product line of DCI compliant digital cinema projectors in the industry. From the compact and budget-friendly DP2K-12C to the top-of-the-line DP2K-32B, the full DP2K product line provides the perfect match for every possible cinema screen.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-10-13
Cinema dropped from £20million Torwood Street scheme - DEVELOPERS behind the £20million Torwood Street development have dropped the proposed digital cinema from their plans.
Source: This Is South Devon
2010-10-13
CHRISTIE LAUNCHES 4K AT SHOWEAST - SHOWEAST/Orlando, USA – (11th October, 2010) – Christie®, the pioneer in digital projection technology for cinemas, is taking the lead again with the launch of its new premium 4K DLP Cinema® Solaria™ series projectors at ShowEast in Orlando, FL – 11-14 October, following its successful preview last month at IBC.
Source: Press Release
2010-10-13
Barco unveils DLP Cinema® Enhanced 4K projector - ShowEast, Orlando, FL, USA, 12 October – Digital cinema pioneer Barco has further extended its offering of digital cinema projectors with a brand-new DLP Cinema® Enhanced 4K projector model. The new Barco 4K projector complements the company's current 2K projector offering, and will become commercially available in early 2011.
Source: Press Release
2010-10-13
Arts Alliance Media sells Arqiva’s Digital Cinema platform in Spain - Arts Alliance Media sells Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Satellite Distribution System to the entire Yelmo Cines circuit in Spain
Arqiva’s Digital Cinema partners, Arts Alliance Media, have signed a major contract with leading Spanish cinema chain Yelmo Cines. This will see the roll out of Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Satellite Distribution System to all Yelmo Cines sites across Spain.
Barrie Woolston, Commercial Director at Arqiva Broadcast & Media, said: “Spain represents a significant cinema distribution market and securing this contract with Yelmo Cines ensures we have a strong presence on which to build within the country. Through a carefully planned and phased deployment each Yelmo site will be fitted with our professional satellite receivers and Arts Alliance Media’s theatre management system to enable the delivery of DCPs and live content via our IS905 platform. Spain is the eighth territory to take up our Digital Cinema Satellite Distribution System and it adds welcome momentum to our deployment across Europe.”
Arqiva provides robust satellite and IP networks for the managed delivery of entertainment, information and advertising worldwide. It works with leading media distributors to provide electronic delivery services of live events and feature films into digital cinemas across Europe.
Source: Press Release
2010-10-19
Anti-piracy unit joins hands with cinema halls to curb ?camcording? - After cracking down on vendors selling pirated DVDs, the Alliance Against Copyright Theft (AACT) has joined hands with multiplexes and movie halls across the country to curb camcorder piracy.
Source: Indian Express
2010-10-19
Business Big Shot: Steve Wiener - It is a quandary familiar to anyone still clinging to analogue radios or cathode-sight televisions: pay to go digital or wait until prices drop?
Source: Forex Trading Store
2010-10-19
Digital Cinema Open System Alliance Announces Launch of Interoperability Effort - Dolby Laboratories, MikroM, USL, and XDC collaborate on interface specifications to lower development costs, to increase flexibility, and to support innovation for the digital cinema industry
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-10-19
London Film Fest - London Film Fest; Capital crowd pleaser;
Despite the uncertain financial climate, the BFI London Film Festival is on a roll. Its funding from government and sponsorship might be under pressure, but the fest is winning where it counts most -- with audiences.
Source: Variety
2010-10-19
Gerrards Cross cinema celebrates 85th birthday - A VILLAGE cinema is celebrating its 85th anniversary this week. The Odeon in Gerrards Cross has changed ownership nine times since it opened on Ethorpe Crescent in 1925.
Source: Bucks Free Press
2010-10-19
Second Round Bids For Vue Cinemas Due Beginning Nov - Sources - Second round bids for U.K. cinema chain Vue Entertainment are due at the beginning of November, people familiar with the situation said Tuesday.
Source: Nasdaq
2010-10-19
Marcus Theatres installing nondigital 3-D systems - Marcus Theatres Corp. plans to install 35mm film-based 3-D projection systems at 15 of its nondigital screens at various locations.
Source: Biz Journals
2010-10-19
NEC Projectors Selected by Dickinson Theatres for Full Digital Cinema Conversion - NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today that Dickinson Theatres has selected NEC DLP Cinema(R) projectors and GDC servers for 250 digital cinema systems. The full digital conversion will take place in 25 theatres in five Midwest states, one-half of which are expected to be completed in the next 12 months.
Source: Market Watch
2010-10-19
Dolby Marks 40 Years in Cinema with Major Digital Cinema Milestones - At ShowEast 2010 today, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) announced it has reached major digital cinema product milestones, demonstrating its continued leadership in the cinema industry spanning four decades.
Source: Melodika
2010-10-19
Cinemark announces three new XD auditoriums in different states - Motion picture exhibitor Cinemark Holdings Inc (NYSE: CNK | PowerRating), opened three new Cinemark XD auditoriums on Friday (8 October) in California, Texas and Nevada, it stated on Monday.
Source: Trading Markets
2010-10-19
NEC unveils first 4K digital-cinema projector - NEC Display Solutions of America announced the availability of the NC3240S, its first 4K DLP digital-cinema projector, which joins d-cinema projector models NC1200C, NC2000C and NC3200S.
Source: Film Journal
2010-10-19
From public to private sector move - Recently the UK coalition government announced that as part of its austerity measures, the UK Film Council would be abolished in April 2012. This lead to the resignation of the UK Film Council CEO John Woodward just on a month ago.
Source: Screen Africa
2010-10-19
What's new at the ShowEast trade show - Barco Digital Cinema. Barco is unveiling a brand-new cinema projector specifically intended for digital post-production. The Barco DP2K-P is billed as the world's only Enhanced 4K-ready projector specifically conceived and built to meet the enhanced performance needs of post-production houses.
Source: Film Journal
2010-10-19
Santa Rosa Entertainment Group Selects GDC Servers for its Innovative Blue Oaks Cinema 16 Booth-Less Digital Theatre - GDC Technology (?GDC?), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, is pleased to announce it has been selected by Santa Rosa (?SR?) Entertainment Group for its 3,000 seat booth-less digital cinema project at its new Blue Oaks Cinema 16 multiplex in Rocklin CA.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-10-19
4K goes mainstream: Behind the scenes at Sony headquarters in Japan - This past August, Texas Instruments announced they had begun shipping 4K DLP Cinema devices to their partner manufacturers, Christie, Barco and NEC, and almost immediately the manufacturers announced they were demonstrating 4K DLP Cinema projectors to customers with rave reviews. No doubt, TI?s other DLP Cinema manufacturing partners will be making future announcements about availability of 4K DLP Cinema projectors. It?s likely many new 4K-capable products will be featured at ShowEast.
Source: Film Journal
2010-10-19
Cineworld members secure 3% increase - Projectionist and technical staff at Cineworld have voted overwhelmingly to accept a 3 per cent increase in review talks for 2010/11.
Source: BECTU
2010-10-26
Village Odeon celebrates 85th birthday - GERRARDS Cross cinema has been in the village for 85 years, and remains popular to this day. It harkens back to a time when nearly every town in the UK had its own picture house, but over the years, the popularity of huge multiplexes has put paid to them.
Source: Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire Advertiser
2010-11-02
What's new at AFM - Adjusting to digital cinema is this year's challenge for the organizers of the American Film Market.
Source: Variety
2010-10-26
In the third dimension - How local theaters are preparing for the new age of 3-D and digital cinema
Source: The Independent Collegian (Blog)
2010-10-26
Spending cuts: Arts cuts 'will have big impact' - The 25% budget cut announced today by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) will have a "significant impact on the cultural life of the country", the Arts Council warned today.
Source: Yorkshire Evening Post
2010-10-26
Gateway getting ready for 3-D onslaught - After a year of discussions, the Gateway Film Center will become one of the first all-3-D cinemas in the United States. Six digital screens will be installed by Friday, with two more to be completed by November, making Gateway Film Center one of Ohio's few all-digital cinemas and one the country's few all-3-D theaters.
Source: The Lantern
2010-10-26
OFT decides not to refer Cineworld deal - Shares in Cineworld have edged higher after the Office of Fair Trading said that it will not refer its acquisition of the cinema at the O2 music arena in Greenwich to the Competition Commission.
Source: Share Cast
2010-10-26
Anti-Piracy Patent Case to Stay in New York City - New York is the proper venue for a lawsuit accusing Warner Bros. Entertainment and others of stealing a Swiss company's patented idea for a special film print that can combat movie piracy, a federal judge in Manhattan ruled.
Source: Courthouse News
2010-10-26
Oldest theatre in Australasia set to reopen - The people of Devonport tonight are celebrating a huge victory, as they prepare to re-open an historic cinema and local landmark.
Source: TVNZ
2010-10-26
Barco announces product parnership with Real Image Media Tech - Belgium-headquartered digital projection solutions provider Barco today announced a product partnership with Real Image Media Technologies in India in the area of digital cinema. The partnership would involve installing Barco digital equipment and solutions and training personnel, Nalin Advani, Managing Director, Barco India told a press conference here. 'Besides metros, we are targeting mid-size and smaller customers in Tier II and III cities as there is a potential for 2000 digital cinemas in India in the coming years,' he said. It would take about USD 1-2 lakh to manage the content, he added.
Source: IBN Live
2010-10-26
Spending review cuts British Film Institute budget by 15% - Charity dedicated to development of film and television cannot rule out redundancies after cuts announced in spending review
Source: The Gaurdian
2010-11-02
Barco announces its product partnership with Real Image Media Technologies in India in the field of digital cinema - Barco, a global imaging technology solutions company, announced its product partnership with Real Image Media Technologies in India in the field of digital cinema.
Source: Indlaw News
2010-11-02
BROMLEY: Cinema and restaurant complex to tower over town - A HOTEL and cinema complex is set to tower over Bromley town centre after the council signed an agreement with a developer.
Source: News Shopper
2010-11-02
Liverpool property development to house new Odeon cinema - It has emerged the Central Village Project has signed a deal with the cinema chain, which already runs screenings in its Liverpool One picture house, the Liverpool Echo reports.
Source: UK Business Property
2010-11-02
Arts Alliance Media Sells Arqiva - Arqiva
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-11-02
3-D animations stand out for Cineworld - Cineworld has hailed resurgent advertising revenues and strong box-office sales from 3D movies this year, with Toy Story 3 alone bringing in
Source: Independent
2010-11-02
MEDIA Programme launches digital cinema strategy - European Commission's MEDIA Programme has published a document outlining the opportunities and challenges for European cinema in the digital era. The study concludes that the EC has a role to play in the transition, especially in the areas of standardisation; collection and preservation of film in a digital format; regional support to digitisation; compatibility with Treaty rules; support to exhibitors of European films (MEDIA); and access to finance (EIB and MEDIA).
Source: Screen Digest
2010-11-02
Deluxe to extend digital cinema operations - Deluxe to extend digital cinema operations;Deluxe has appointed Adrian McCarten as digital content distribution executive; a new role that’s part of the company’s extension of its digital cinema operations.
Source: Encore
2010-11-02
Deluxe Australia Announces Satellite Plans - Industry veteran Adrian McCarten will lead team in preparing satellite services for digitally equipped theaters in Australia and Asia.
Source: PR Newswire
2010-11-02
SMPTE Releases Two New Digital-Cinema Products To Standardize Workflows, Enhance Theater-Going Experience
- As the conversion of theaters to digital infrastructures grows globally, the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), the world’s leading developer of motion-imaging standards, today announced two digital cinema products designed to standardize workflows and ensure a consistent movie-going experience: the Digital Leader product for post production and the Digital Projection Verifier (DPROVE) product for theatres. The products both are based on the SMPTE RP 428-6-2009 Recommended Practice.
Source: DCinema Today
2010-11-02
Cinemark Selects Barco for 100% of Their Latin American Digital Cinema Deployments - Barco is now the exclusive provider of digital cinema projectors for Cinemark's 132 theatres comprising over 1,000 screens in 13 countries throughout Mexico, Central and South America
Source: D Cinema
2010-11-02
New cinema hope for town centre development - A DIGITAL cinema could be included in a town centre development in Torbay, it has been revealed.
Source: This Is South Devon
2010-11-02
Cinemark selects Barco for 100% of their Latin American digital cinema deployments - Barco is now the exclusive provider of digital cinema projectors for Cinemark's 132 theatres comprising over 1,000 screens in 13 countries throughout Mexico, Central and South America.
Source: Barco
2010-11-03
Odeon UCI chooses Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Platform - Odeon UCI, one of Europe’s leading cinema exhibitors and the world’s largest outside of the Americas, has chosen to deploy Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Satellite System. The agreement, working through Arqiva’s Digital Cinema partners Arts Alliance Media, will see Arqiva install its professional satellite receive equipment at nearly 100 cinemas for UCI in Italy and Portugal, UCI Kinowelt in Austria and Germany, and Cinesa in Spain. This will enable the delivery of DCPs and live events via Arqiva’s Digital Cinema platform on IS905.
Barrie Woolston, Commercial Director at Arqiva Broadcast & Media, said: “Odeon UCI’s decision is a massive endorsement of our Digital Cinema Satellite System both conceptually and technically. Its deployment across close to 100 Odeon UCI cinemas represents a considerable growth of our network and greatly reinforces our presence in key European markets – especially Spain and Italy. Indeed the ever growing momentum of our roll out leaves little doubt that Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Satellite System is the preferred electronic delivery method for European exhibitors - including leading names like Odeon UCI.”
Drew Kaza, Executive Vice President of Digital Development for ODEON and UCI Cinemas, added: “Our decision to deploy Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Satellite System helps keep our cinema circuit at the cutting edge of cinema distribution. We believe that electronic delivery by satellite brings us key benefits and is the way forward for cinema distribution – and that Arqiva is an ideal technology partner for Odeon UCI.”
Arqiva provides robust satellite and IP networks for the managed delivery of entertainment, information and advertising worldwide. It works with leading media distributors to provide electronic delivery services of live events and feature films into digital cinemas across Europe.
This news comes hot on the heels of a whole host of Digital Cinema news for Arqiva in 2010 (both DCP and alternative live content), as follows:
- Arqiva, on behalf of Arts Alliance Media, has provided Outside Broadcasts and satellite services for a live cinema event ‘Chasing Legends’
- International Datacasting Corporation (IDC), has entered into a partnership to supply Arqiva with its comprehensive digital cinema specific content distribution applications and remote site equipment.
- Arqiva’s Digital Cinema partners, Arts Alliance Media, have signed a major contract with leading Spanish cinema chain Yelmo Cines
- Arts Alliance Media (AAM) has sold Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Platform to leading UK exhibitor Cineworld.
- XDC, a leading pan-European cinema distributor, has sold Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Satellite Distribution System to five cinema chains operating in Austria, Portugal and Malta.
- Empire Cinemas has chosen to deploy Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Satellite Distribution System for their entire cinema circuit.
- Deluxe Digital London in agreement with Arqiva to use their European Digital Cinema Platform for the electronic delivery of Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) from international studios to cinemas across Europe.
- Opus Arte has chosen Arqiva to relay all its upcoming live feeds from the Royal Opera House to North America and Western and Eastern Europe
- Arqiva has provided Dolby with world wide satellite distribution of live video showing celebrities arriving for movie premieres
- Arqiva is to provide specialist French film channel ‘Cinémoi’ with playout services through its Chalfont Grove Media Centre
- Arqiva has signed a partnership with Italian Digital Cinema distributor Microcinema to use Arqiva’s Digital Cinema platform on the Intelsat IS905 satellite to deliver live alternative content to its network of around 100 cinemas in Italy.
- Arqiva is to provide XDC with satellite based electronic delivery to cinemas using its IS905 Digital Cinema platform and satellite infrastructure
Source: Press Release
2010-10-08
Cineworld sign up for Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Satellite Distribution Network - Arts Alliance Media (AAM) has sold Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Platform to leading UK exhibitor Cineworld. The entire Cineworld circuit will be fitted with Arqiva’s professional receive equipment alongside Arts Alliance Media’s Theatre Management System. This enables the seamless electronic delivery of Digital Cinema Packages (advertising, trailers and feature films), as well as live content, via Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Platform on IS905.
Barrie Woolston, Commercial Director at Arqiva Broadcast & Media, said: “As one of the UK’s largest cinema chains Cineworld’s decision to deploy our solution at all of their sites is a major vote of confidence in Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Satellite Distribution Network. Our combination of trusted professional equipment and established satellite infrastructure and expertise is a proven solution which brings technical and commercial benefits to exhibitors, distributors and rights holders. Winning the support of major exhibitors like Cineworld further tips the balance in favour of satellite based film distribution and reinforces the Arqiva and Arts Alliance Media partnership as the preferred method of content delivery.”
Arqiva provides robust satellite and IP networks for the managed delivery of entertainment, information and advertising worldwide. It works with leading media distributors to provide electronic delivery services of live events and feature films into digital cinemas across Europe.
Source: Press Release
2010-10-07
EU funding for cinema digitisation - The European Commission has announced a new strategy to support the digitisation of European cinemas in a document entitled Communication on Opportunities and Challenges for European Cinema in the Digital Era. The strategy foresees the launch of a €4 million digitisation scheme at the end of 2010 that will target cinemas that screen mostly European films. The scheme will be run as part of the MEDIA Programme and will grant support directly to cinemas by co-financing a clearly identified set of digital equipment costs. MEDIA support can be combined with national support, but priority will be given to cinemas/countries that cannot benefit from virtual print fee (VPF) models or from national support schemes.
The Commission also highlights the importance of other options of financial support, including state aid and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), citing various examples of regions using these schemes to finance arthouse cinemas.
Androulla Vassiliou, Commissioner for Education and Culture, said: "The digital revolution has transformed the way the film industry produces, distributes and screens films. These changes also create great opportunities for European cinema. Digital technology can reduce distribution costs and potentially increase the number and diversity of European films being screened worldwide. I hope we will soon see the benefits of digital technology in all European cinemas, including the independent and arthouse screens that characterise Europe's unique cinema network."
As well as addressing financial issues, the Commission strategy seeks to:
- Invest in research, equipment and professional training to boost the preservation of film
- Make the digital transition period as short as possible to avoid the cost of producing both 35mm and digital versions of films and a dual distribution/exhibition system
- Preserve and enhance the diversity of European programming in digitised cinemas
- Seize the opportunities offered by standardisation.
For the full text of the Communication visit the European Commission's website.
Source: Press Release
2010-09-29
"Stars Wars" Blasts Back Into Theaters in 3D - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - If movie fans thought that after 33 years and six blockbusters they had seen all they would of George Lucas' "Star Wars" saga, they should think again.
Source: Reuters
2010-09-22
Kodak Announces Revolutionary 3D Digital Movie Projection Technology -
Eastman Kodak Company announced that it has developed revolutionary laser projection technology that delivers both 2D and bright 3D images within today's stringent technical standards for digital motion picture presentation. Kodak is currently demonstrating a prototype projector incorporating the KODAK Laser Projection Technology to key industry leaders.
Source: Digital Cinematography
2010-10-11
Cinedigm Issues Digital Cinema Industry Update - Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp.has issued an update on the state of the digital cinema industry in the United States and Canada.
Source: Digital Cinema
2010-10-12
NEC introduces new 4K digital cinema projector - NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the availability of the NC3240S, its first 4K DLP digital cinema projector, which joins the Digital Cinema Projector Series models NC1200C, NC2000C and NC3200S.
Source: Digital Cinema
2010-10-13
Harkness Screens Showcases Digital Screen Selector at ShowEast 2010 - Application Identifies Cost-Effective Solutions for Digital Cinema Conversion
Source: Digital Cinema
2010-10-12
GDC’s complimentary training program raises customer’s digital cinema knowledge to the next level - GDC Technology (“GDC”) announced that it has opened a new training facility at its Sterling, VA office to better serve its North American client-base.
Source: Digital Cinema
2010-10-26
Hoyts Expands With Acquisition Of AMC - Last week Hoyts Cinemas announced that it had reached an agreement for an undisclosed sum to purchase privately owned Australian Multiplex Cinemas (AMC). Based in Sydney, Hoyts presently operates 50 cinemas with 406 screens throughout Australia and New Zealand. After taking over the five multiplexes owned by AMC they will have a total of 448
Source: CelluloidJunkie.com
2010-10-26
Cinemark Announces NextGen Cinema Concept - What is the next hot trend for theatre owners and moviegoers? Cinemark, North America
Source: Read the full post at CelluloidJunkie.com
2010-10-26
Technicolor’s Film-Based 3D Format Expands - One question I am asked repeatedly by exhibitors is about the success of Technicolor’s 35mm film-based 3D solution. Rather than being asked by those in an exploratory phase, it oftem seems as if the question is being posed so that I can confirm someone’s doubts or decision not to install the technology.
Source: Read the full post at CelluloidJunkie.com
2010-10-27
Cineworld Revenue Boosted By 3D Blockbusters - Despite much of the world suffering from economic recession Cineworld seems to be having a banner year. Yesterday the United Kingdom
Source: Read the full post at CelluloidJunkie.com
2010-10-31
Gucci, Oakley turning 3D glasses into designer eyewear - 3D specs have come a long way from the disposable cheapos from the 1950s, but they’re still not quite fashionista-friendly. Apparently there’s a need for 3D eye wear with more panache — at least according to companies like Oakley and Gucci, both of whom are introducing designer glasses that you’ll presumably not feel embarrassed wearing.
Source: ZDNET
2010-11-09
Digital Projection and RealD 3D - Moviegoers have an exciting new option when visiting their local Cinebarre cinema eatery. Cinebarre LLC is proud to announce the addition of digital projection to the company
Source: Business Wire
2010-11-09
Cinemark Opens New XD Auditoriums in California and Oregon - Cinemark Holdings, Inc., a motion picture exhibitor, opened new Cinemark XD, Extreme Digital Cinema auditoriums at the Century Huntington Beach Theatre in Huntington Beach, Calif., the Century 16 Greenback Lane in Sacramento, Calif. and the Century Roseville 14 in Roseville, Calif.
Source: Trading Markets
2010-11-09
Odeon UCI Chooses Arqiva - Odeon UCI, one of Europe
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-11-09
Christie Celebrates Official Opening of New China Manufacturing Facility - Aggressive ramp-up schedule triples production capability to meet record demand for digital cinema projectors
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-11-09
Cinema chain Vue lines up new backers in - Vue is this weekend on the brink of bringing in new private equity partners in a deal that values the cinema chain at
Source: Daily Mail
2010-11-09
Arts Alliance Media and Arqiva Bring Satellite to Odeon in Continental Europe - Arts Alliance Media, Europe
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-11-09
Private equity firm pays $730 mil for Vue - European private equity firm Doughty Hanson & Co. has acquired Blighty exhib Vue Entertainment from investors Cavendish Square Partners and its existing management team in a deal worth an estimated £450 million ($730 million).
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Source: Variety.com
2010-11-09
Warner Bros invests £100m in Harry Potter studios - US film giant safeguards future of 1,500 jobs at Leavesden Studios, as industry reels from decision to axe UK Film Council.
Details of the planning application as submitted to the council can be found here along with some additional informaiton here
Source: The Guardian
2010-11-09
Sony licenses Civolution’s NexGuard – Digital Cinema audio and video watermarking technologies - Eindhoven, The Netherlands, November 9th 2010 – Civolution, the leading provider of technology and services for identifying, managing and monetizing media content, today announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement with Sony's Digital Cinema Solutions Group to integrate Civolution’s NexGuard – Digital Cinema watermarking into Sony 4K SXRD digital cinema systems for 3D stereoscopic and 4K resolution projections on a global scale.
“Civolution’s NexGuard watermarking offers state of the art security throughout our digital cinema servers worldwide and complies with the DCI specifications for persistent content protection, including traceable forensic evidence in case of content theft,’’ said Rich Reames, Director of Technology, Digital Cinema Solutions Group at Sony Electronics.
In this multi-year agreement, Sony’s Digital Cinema Solutions group will integrate Civolution’s watermarking technologies to market DCI compliant servers and projectors with audio and image forensic marking capabilities. Forensic marking is intended to make illegal recordings of digital cinema content traceable, and is today a requirement under the Digital Cinema Initiative (www.dcimovies.com), a joint venture of major motion picture studios, formed to establish a standard architecture for digital cinema systems. The NexGuard - Digital Cinema watermark can survive in-theatre camcording and subsequent compression to low bitrates.
“The DCI compliant and camcorder proofed NexGuard solution helps to protect assets and creates a more secure digital cinema environment,’’ said Jean-Michel Masson, Senior Vice President, Watermarking Operations, Civolution. “We are very pleased to roll-out the NexGuard forensic marking with one of the leading D-Cinema system manufacturers and offer the studios a security solution for all digital cinema screens, including 3D and 4K theaters.’’
The NexGuard - Digital Cinema watermarking technology has been in operation in tens of thousands of theatres since the worldwide introduction of digital technology in 2006, and is compatible with 2K, 4K, 2D and 3D systems. Watermarking upon projection enables the identification of the theatre screen and the time of projection, a condition made mandatory by the movie studios that were instrumental in establishing DCI specifications. DCI specifications ensure a uniform, high level of technical performance, along with reliability and quality control. The content theft is potentially organized based on illicit camcording of movie pictures during the in-theater projection, and then pirate copies circulate on the Internet or are sold on the black market as DVDs. Such content theft impacts the whole movie industry economics. Forensic Marking helps to locate the source of such content theft.
Source: Press Release
2010-11-09
Popcorn extortion hits all time high in one of UK’s favourite family pastimes - How much does it cost to go to the cinema? That’s a loaded question if you happen to live in London since the price of admission does not include extras such as popcorn, soda, or 3D glasses.
Source: Money Market
2010-11-16
Doughty Hanson Agrees to Buy Vue Cinema Chain for $730 Million - Doughty Hanson & Co., a private equity firm, agreed to buy the U.K.?s third-largest cinema operator, Vue Entertainment Ltd., from existing managers and an affiliated investment fund, Och-Ziff Capital Management Group.
Source: Bloomberg
2010-11-16
Making 3-D Glasses Fashionable - In recent days, both Gucci and Calvin Klein Inc. unveiled high-style 3-D glasses with price tags of $225 and $180, respectively. Now eyewear and apparel maker Oakley Inc., is diving into the third dimension with the release of a $120 3-D version of its popular Gascan model of sunglasses.
Source: Wall Street Journal (BLOG)
2010-11-16
Christie Displays North by Northwest as First 4K DLP Cinema - Christie is a leader in digital cinema projection. Today, the company announced that they presented the world?s first full feature screening in 4K resolution DLP Cinema. The screening took place at the Mann Chinese theater complex in Hollywood California with the help of the Christie CP4230 projector.
Source: Planet DTV
2010-11-16
Arts Alliance Media Signs First Two Digital Cinema Deployment Deals with Local Distributors in France - MK2 and DistriB Films sign long term Virtual Print Fee deals
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-11-16
Popcorn extortion hits all time high in one of UK?s favourite family pastimes - How much does it cost to go to the cinema? That?s a loaded question if you happen to live in London since the price of admission does not include extras such as popcorn, soda, or 3D glasses.
Source: Money Market UK
2010-11-16
Cineplex Entertainment Signs Agreement with D-BOX to add its Motion Systems to 10 Theatres - Cineplex Entertainment ("Cineplex") /quotes/comstock/11t!e:cgx.un (CA:CGX.UN 21.58, +0.16, +0.75%) , Canada's largest and most successful motion picture theatre exhibitor, and D-BOX Technologies Inc. (DBO.A on the TSX Venture Exchange), today announced they have signed an agreement to add approximately 250 D-BOX MFX Seats to be installed in 10 theatres across Canada over the next 12 months with an option for 10 additional locations on the same terms.
Source: Market Watch
2010-11-16
Public in favour of the delisting and demolition of the Odeon - Following an invitation by the Minister for Planning and Environment, C Le Masurier Limited has now submitted its representation in respect of the arguments for the delisting of the former Odeon cinema building, Bath Street, St Helier.
Source: IFC Feed
2010-11-16
Digital Projection and RealD 3D? Debut at Cinebarre Theaters - Moviegoers have an exciting new option when visiting their local Cinebarre cinema eatery. Cinebarre LLC is proud to announce the addition of digital projection to the company?s Denver, Charleston, Salem and Seattle locations.
Source: Melodika
2010-11-16
?2.25 Million Investment Boost for Welsh Film Industry - The Film Agency for Wales has released figures showing a ?2.25 million investment in the Welsh film sector.
Source: 4RFV
2010-11-16
The British film industry customers are there and very willing to pay the millions to watch British film industry product - The British Film Industry has another incredible asset: it is the third biggest cinema audience in the world based on revenue.
Source: Save The British Film Industry (BLOG)
2010-11-16
Eurimages requires digital masters - Production of a digital master is becoming compulsory for recipients of Eurimages co-production funding.
Source: Variety
2010-11-16
European arthouses: digital plans differ - What if you built a standard, but no one could afford to conform to it? That's the question plaguing arthouse and independent exhib sectors in Germany, who are confronting how to pay for upgrading to digital cinema and whether they should conform to the Digital Cinema Initiative
Source: Variety
2010-11-17
Christie Expands 3D Projector Line With Six New Models - Wokingham, UK – (17th November, 2010) – Christie® today announced that its successful Mirage Series 3D DLP® projector line has expanded with the addition of six models to bring high performance 3D solutions to new markets. The new Christie Mirage M Series 3-chip DLP projectors offer complete compatibility with today’s 3D standards to support growing demands for 3D displays – from home entertainment and video gaming, to museums, education and rental/staging.
Feature-rich, high performance 3D
The most compact 3-chip DLP projectors in their class, the six models feature a new dual-input image processor and a wide range of input options to integrate with any 3D signal and format. For 3D entertainment requirements, the Christie Mirage M Series is ready for Blu-ray 3D video, PS3 and other gaming consoles and meets the mandatory 3D spec for HDMI v1.4a. Combined with embedded Christie Twist™ for advanced image warping and edge-blending, and a full suite of specifically designed lenses, the projectors are easy to use and configure for visually stunning 3D.
“Christie had the vision to develop the world’s first 3-chip DLP 3D projector a decade ago, and we were the first to market with a DLP Cinema® projector, ushering in a new era of excitement for moviegoers with the magic of 3D,” notes George Tsintzouras, senior director, product management for Business Products at Christie. “As the popularity for 3D continues to grow, we’re carrying on our tradition of technological innovation to offer a wide spectrum of compelling 3D products to more markets, including corporate boardrooms and conference rooms, education, large events, rental/staging and more.”
The Christie Mirage M Series lineup includes the DS+6K-M; DS+10K-M; HD6K-M; HD10K-M; WU7K-M and the WU12K-M projectors. The models come in SXGA+ (4:3), HD (16:9) and WUXGA (16:10) resolution to suit any application. Upgrades also available
For customers looking to upgrade their existing display technology to 3D capability, Christie offers an upgrade path for its mid to high-end 3-chip DLP projectors with the Mirage M Series advanced 3D functionality. “Christie is the first to offer products that are 3D upgradeable. Our 3-chip DLP projectors are 2D and 3D capable, so whether you need 3D today or tomorrow, we’re ready whenever you are to future proof your investment,” concludes Tsintzouras.
Source: Press Release
2010-11-04
Ealing's Cinema Gets Planning Green Light .. Again - Councillors approved a new planning application last night which could clear the way for work to start on Ealing's derelict cinema site.
Source: Ealing Today
2010-11-18
Arts Alliance Media sells Arqiva’s Digital Cinema platform in Italy - Leading Italian cinema chain ‘The Space’ has signed a contract with Arqiva’s Digital Cinema partners, Arts Alliance Media. This involves The Space, one of Italy’s largest exhibitors, deploying Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Satellite Distribution System across their circuit.
Barrie Woolston, Commercial Director at Arqiva Broadcast & Media, said: “We are very excited to be extending our Digital Cinema network into Italy – our ninth European territory. The Space is one of the country’s largest exhibitors and their decision to deploy our professional satellite receivers, alongside Arts Alliance Media’s Theatre Management System, is a strong testament to the value of our satellite based electronic delivery system. After a phased roll out each cinema will be able to electronically receive DCPs and live content via our IS905 platform. This deployment, across the Space circuit, adds still more momentum to the roll out of our Digital Cinema Satellite Distribution System across Europe.”
Arqiva provides robust satellite and IP networks for the managed delivery of entertainment, information and advertising worldwide. It works with leading media distributors to provide electronic delivery services of live events and feature films into digital cinemas across Europe.
Source: Press Release
2010-11-23
Green Day Concert Film Marks First European Simultaneous Theatrical Delivery to Cinemas - A concert movie from U.S. indie rock combo Green Day pogoed into movie theaters across Europe via satellite in what is claimed to be an European first for simultaneous digital satellite delivery.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
2010-11-23
Seoul-Based Exhibitor Expanding in Korea, China, Vietnam - Lotte Cinemas will be honored with the DLP Cinema Marketing Achievement Award at the annual CineAsia trade show, whose managing director Robert Sunshine will fete the South Korean cinema circuit on Dec. 9 in Hong Kong at the closing night ceremony of the three-day event.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
2010-11-23
Archer Capital May Bid For Hoyts Cinemas, Financial Review Says - Archer Capital is among a list of private equity and pension funds said to have expressed an interest in Pacific Equity Partners
Source: Business Week
2010-11-23
3D cinema a costly affair - Cinemas in Vienna add around 2.50 Euros to normal ticket prices for 3D movies, a survey has shown.
Source: Austrian Independent
2010-11-23
XDC and Reel Cinemas Agreed To Deploy 57 Digital Screens in UK - Reel Cinemas, a growing UK exhibitor, XDC, the n
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-11-23
AMC's Dine-In Theatres: The Movies' Last Stand at the Box Office? - AMC’s Dine-In Theatre seeks to re-invent the movie-going experience with in-theater dining, cocktails and waitress service right from your seat. But in the face of On-Demand streaming content and inexpensive, high-definition home entertainment technology, is the movie theater still viable?
Source: ZD Net(Blog)
2010-11-23
RealD and Wanda Cinema Team Up for 3D Rollout - RealD Inc. /quotes/comstock/13*!rld/quotes/nls/rld (RLD 27.30, -0.68, -2.43%) , a leading global licensor of 3D technologies for cinema, consumer electronics, and professional applications, and Wanda Cinema, China's largest movie theatre circuit, announced today plans to install RealD 3D technology on up to 500 screens across the Wanda circuit. Installations have already begun and will see RealD 3D installed in high profile locations across cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Xian.
Source: Market Watch
2010-11-23
Blackstone Completes Sale of Remaining Stake in Cineworld - The Blackstone Group /quotes/comstock/13*!bx/quotes/nls/bx (BX 13.25, +0.20, +1.53%) today announced that it has sold its entire shareholding of approximately 20% in Cineworld Group PLC at a price of 205p per share.
Source: Market Watch
2010-11-23
Empire builder: Canadian Picture Pioneers celebrate Stuart Fraser - Stuart Fraser, CEO of Empire Theatres, Canada
Source: Film Journal
2010-11-23
Cinema giant AMC settles Disibililties Act lawsuit with Justice Department - AMC Entertainment has settled a decade-old lawsuit filed by the Justice Department under the Americans With Disabilities Act that alleged the nation's No. 2 movie-theater circuit failed to provide adequate wheelchair seating as required by law.
Source: LA Times(Blog)
2010-11-23
HARD TIMES:How Europe's Financial Crisis Is Affecting Each Country's Film Industry - It’s not just the UK movie business that is suffering from draconian budget cuts because of the global financial crisis. Europe has an enormous hangover, too. And other European film industries are also suffering as EU governments scramble to reduce their debt mountains.
Source: Deadline
2010-11-23
Arts Alliance Media sells Arqiva - Leading Italian cinema chain
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-11-23
Ealing's Cinema Gets Planning Green Light .. Again - Councillors approved a new planning application last night which could clear the way for work to start on Ealing's derelict cinema site.
Source: Ealing Today
2010-11-23
Technicolor to close North Hollywood film printing plant - In another blow to L.A.'s entertainment economy, Technicolor Inc. plans to shut down its film release printing plant in North Hollywood next year, the company told employees this week.
Source: LA Times(Blog)
2010-11-23
XDC Selected by Eurimages For its Digitisation Programme of up to 144 Screens - XDC, the n
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-11-23
Digital dateline: China sets the pace for Asia-Pacific conversion - Across the Asia-Pacific markets, from the remote edges of western China to the major metropolitan cities in New Zealand and Australia, digital conversion is underway at a rapid pace, frequently being limited only by the ability of the hardware manufacturers to supply enough digital projectors, servers and related equipment to meet the demand.
Source: Film Journal
2010-11-30
MJR cinema to open in Westland - Get the popcorn ready in Westland, because MJR Digital Cinemas is opening a new movie theater there next year.
Source: Freep
2010-11-30
Saffron Screen team wins prestigious award - SAFFRON Screen’s projectionists have been named Projection Team of the Year by the British Kinematograph Sound and Television Society (BKSTS).
Source: Saffron Walden Reporter
2010-11-30
Digital 3D Cinema Firm RealD Files for Secondary Offering - RealD (NYSE: RLD), the developer of digital cinema 3D projection systems, announced on Tuesday that it has filed with the SEC for a secondary offering of 7.8 million shares, valued at about $242 million.
Source: Digital Media Wire
2010-12-16
Scrabble Spells Digital for Middle Eastern Cinemas - Mumbai Co. and Top Hollywood Studios to Subsidize Digitalization over Two Years
Source: Hollywood Reporter
2010-11-30
Northwoods Stadium Cinemas to open in time for holiday weekend - The Lowcountry's newest movie theater will blast on the scene Wednesday as one of the few new cinemas in the nation this year.
Source: Post And Courier
2010-12-16
Asia Faces 3D Conversion Revolution - As the speed of 3D moviemaking picks up, with more than 30 titles coming from Hollywood alone in 2011, Asia presents a challenge and an opportunity to the companies helping the region
Source: Hollywood Reporter
2010-11-30
Digital production company Projekta has created what it claims is Australia's first live action 3D cinema ad - Digital production agency Projekta has created Australia
Source: Entertainment Technology Centre (Blog)
2010-12-16
Dolby Drives Digital Cinema Adoption In Greater China - 600 Dolby Screen Servers and 600 Dolby CP750 Digital Cinema Processors ordered by Dadi
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-12-16
Welcome jobs boost for borough - 60 jobs to be created with new Omniplex Cinema
Source: Antrim Times
2010-11-30
IMAX Signs Theatre Deal With ODEON & UCI Cinemas Group - Introduces Joint Venture Business in Spain and Italy
Source: Globe News Wire
2010-12-16
Wanda Cinema selects GDC for a repeat order of digital cinema systems - Deployment to involve 280 digital cinema servers and 45 Theatre Management Systems (TMS)
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-11-30
Cinemark Launches New XD Auditoriums in Redwood City, San Bruno and Walnut Creek, CA - Cinemark Holdings, Inc. /quotes/comstock/13*!cnk/quotes/nls/cnk (CNK 17.94, -0.06, -0.33%) , a leading motion picture exhibitor, recently opened new Cinemark XD, Extreme Digital Cinema auditoriums at the Century 20 Downtown Redwood City Theatre in Redwood City, CA, the Century at Tanforan Theatre in San Bruno, CA and the Century 14 Downtown Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek, CA.
Source: Market Watch
2010-12-16
Prima Cinema to Offer Films Same Day as Theatrical Release - for $20,500 - The startup company hopes to install its system in 250,000 homes within five years, and has the backing of Universal Pictures, an investor.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
2010-12-16
Curzon launches video on demand service - The arthouse chain Curzon Artificial Eye to debut its new video on demand streaming service with Iraq War film In Our Name
Source: The Guardian
2010-11-30
Digital Comes to Shawano, Wisconsin - uick Theatres is excited to announce their first leap into the digital cinema era by signing with Sonic Equipment Company of Iola, Kansas to fully convert their 4-screen facility in Shawano, WI.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-12-16
Odeon cinema set for Dorchester's Brewery Square - Cinema giant Odeon has agreed to take open up a cinema at the town centre development, it was announced today.
Source: Dorset Echo
2010-11-30
New 3D Deal with Utopia / Utopolis for FTT - The Benelux-based group is planning to boost its 3D business with 45 MasterImage 3D installations.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-11-30
Buy Tickets, Search Movie Listings and More With This Free App Available in English and French - Cineplex Entertainment (TSX:CGX.UN) today announced the Cineplex Mobile App will be available as a free download for a wide variety of smartphones and select devices effective tomorrow, November 24th, 2010.
Source: Stock Market Review
2010-12-16
December Shipments Catapult Doremi Cinema Beyond 20,000 Units - Over 1,300 IMBs Contribute to Milestone
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-12-16
GDC and Barco Succeeded in Deploying More Than 300 Systems of Barco Series 2 DLP Cinema - DC Technology (
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-11-30
Terra Firma receives approaches for Odeon cinema chain - Terra Firma, the private equity owner of EMI, is understood to have received a number of approaches for the Odeon cinema chain from private equity groups, The Daily Telegraph has learnt.
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Source: The Telegraph
2010-11-30
Lord Puttnam to receive the 2011 RAAM International Award - Lord Puttnam, award-winning producer and President of the UK Film Distributors’ Association, has been chosen to receive the 2011 International Award by the RAAM Advisory Board at the top British cinema awards for UK and Irish cinema operators and distributors.
Source: Press Release
2010-11-30
Cornerhouse to join Library Theatre in new city venue - Manchester's famous art house cinema, the Cornerhouse, is set to move into a brand new
Source: BBC News
2010-12-16
Cineworld talks underway ahead of all-digital circuit - The union has started redundancy consultations with Cineworld as the company prepares for an all-digital circuit in 2012.
Source: BECTU
2010-11-30
Nordisk Choose Masterimage 3D - After a careful selection process, Nordisk Film, which operates 115 screens in Denmark and Norway, has selected MasterImage 3D for all its digital screens.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-12-16
Warner Bros. Pictures International Continues to Forge New Ground in Digital Cinema in Partnership with Taiwan - Building on its record of forging new territory in the delivery of high quality entertainment across multiple formats throughout Asia, Warner Bros. Pictures International (WBPI) has entered into digital deployment agreements directly with several key cinema circuits in Taiwan. Under agreements with Showtime Cinemas, Miramar WV Cinemas Co. Ltd., Cinemark-Core Pacific Ltd. and Ambassador Theatres.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-12-16
Luxury eight-screen cinema signs up to Dolphin Square - Vue Cinema will provide an eight-screen cinema with more 1,000 seats in the planned new
Source: The Weston Mercury
2010-12-16
Will Israeli cinema soon be scouting for more Arabs and ultra-Orthodox? - A bill earmarking 25 percent of the country's filmmaking budget to the periphery will be considered today by the Ministerial Committee for Legislation. The heads of Israel's film industry are outraged by the proposed law, branding it "populistic" and "redundant."
Source: Haaretz
2010-12-16
Film-makers to be asked to help with funding shortfall - Abolition of UK Film Council will see core duties passing to the BFI, with costs of attracting foreign investment levied on industry
Source: The Guardian
2010-12-16
Cinema plan reeled out - PROPOSALS to turn the former Odeon on Clerk Street into a multi-purpose arts venue will be on display to the public on Saturday.
Source: Scotsman
2010-12-16
Resort development to boast 8-screen cinema - AN eight-screen, 1,000 seat cinema is to open as part of a
Source: This Is Bristol
2010-12-16
Screenvision Announces New Exhibitor Agreement with Cinema Entertainment Corporation - Cinema Advertising Leader Strengthens Presence in Key Midwest DMAs
Source: Business Wire
2010-12-16
Italy to get first IMAX screen near Milan - Italy will get its first IMAX screen, thanks to a joint venture between IMAX Corporation and the Odeon UCI Cinemas group for the Italian market.
Source: Screen Daily
2010-12-16
Barco - Digital Cinema pioneer Barco has achieved a notable Guinness World Record. Its DP2K-32B digital cinema projector, already recognized as 'the brightest projector on the planet', can now officially claim this title after succeeding in a world record attempt.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-12-16
Arqiva Supports the Launch of an Independent Website for Live Alternative Content - Arqiva supports launch of LiveCinemaEvents.com an independent website connecting cinema exhibitors with rights holders
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-12-16
UCI buys the HD-Clipper for its Cinemas in Vienna - UCI KINOWELT the Austrian Affiliate of United Cinemas International has purchased the HD-Clipper to start playing the advertising in High Definition.
Source: Cinecom Systems
2010-12-16
GDC Surpasses the 6500th Mark in Digital Cinema Server Shipment to Customers Worldwide - GDC Technology (
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-12-16
Doremi Cinema Opens Second Manufacturing Facility - Doremi Cinema, the world
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-12-16
Barco Announces Success in Asia-Pacific Digital Cinema Market - Barco is proud to announce a successful year in the Asia-Pacific digital cinema market. The company was able to secure a number of reference contracts as well as install more than 4000 projectors through out the region. 2500 of those projectors were installed in China, which helped demonstrate the company
Source: About Projectors
2010-12-16
ODEON select Unique Digital - ODEON & UCI Cinemas Group has selected Rosetta Bridge TMS and Cinema Accord solutions, developed by Unique Digital Ltd, as an integral part of their bespoke digital exhibition infrastructure. ODEON have 202 cinemas and 1,802 screens across Europe and will commence a full digital rollout in the UK in Q4 2010.
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-12-16
Council Leader Throws Weight Behind Cinema Campaign - Pressure is mounting on Empire to come clean and explain its intentions for Ealing's neglected cinema site.
Source: Ealing Today
2010-12-16
Ulster Omniplex cinema chain plans 2011 jobs blockbuster - The largest cinema chain in Northern Ireland is to open a new
Source: Belfast Telegraph
2010-12-21
Doubts over Chelsea Cinema inquiry - THE Ombudsman’s investigation into Burnside Council’s attempt to sell the Chelsea cinema could be suspended indefinitely while the draft MacPherson Report remains secret.
Source: Eastern Courier
2010-12-21
Outlet opens drive-in cinema - The Outlet, outside Banbtidge will play host to a revival of a great American cinematic tradition
Source: Belfast Telegraph
2010-12-21
The Grand Cinema Moves Towards A New Digital Era with Sony 4K - The Grand Cinema in Hong Kong is moving towards a new digital era in entertainment with the recent roll-out of Sony
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-12-21
GDC surpasses the 6500th mark in digital cinema server shipment to customers worldwide - GDC Technology (GDC) has delivered more than 6500 digital cinema servers worldwide
Source: Business Of Cinema
2010-12-21
XDC Is Deploying the Smartjog Library and Delivery Solution in 100 Cinemas Across Europe - XDC and SmartJog links extended agreement to jointly offer an end-to-end delivery solution to exhibitors
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-12-21
Future promising for Regal Cinema - Newcastle Councillors last night endorsed the re-opening of the iconic Regal Cinema and voted to reconvene a committee to ensure that happens.
Source: ABC Newcastle
2010-12-21
George Stewart Joins MasterImage 3D as Director of Digital Cinema - Cinema Industry Veteran Hails from Warner Bros., Walt Disney Studios and AMC Entertainment
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-12-21
RealD Opens Offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai - RealD Inc. (NYSE:RLD), a leading global licensor of 3D technologies for cinema, consumer electronics and professional applications, announced today the opening of new offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai. The offices will focus on the company
Source: Business Wire
2010-12-21
Phase one of work at Clevedon's Curzon Cinema complete - Six months of building work to renovate Clevedon's Curzon Cinema have come to an end, opening parts of the building which have been inaccessible for years.
Source: BBC News
2010-12-21
BFI to cut 37 jobs and close gallery - British Film Institute announces cost-cutting measures alongside plans to relocate library and enhance digital strategy
Source: The Guardian
2010-12-21
Dolby and Sundance Cinemas Deliver the Ultimate Movie Experience - The Sundance Kabuki Cinemas showcases newly equipped Dolby 3D and Dolby Surround 7.1 auditorium with release of Disney
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-12-21
XPAND Offers Safest 3D Glasses in Cinema - Trusted Methods of Sterilization Deliver Germ-Free Glasses With Every Use
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-12-21
Southfields group hopes to bring cinema back to life - An entrepreneurial group of Southfields residents are one step closer to realising their dream of re-opening the cinema that was closed over 40 years ago after they put in a formal offer for the old Southfields picture house.
Source: Your Local Guardian
2010-12-21
Mobile digital cinema travels to rural England - December marked the debut of mobile d-cinema standard screenings hosted by White Horse Pictures, the rural cinema initiative for Wiltshire and Test Valley counties in the U.K. With only an average of eight full-time screens per 1,000 sq. km (386 sq. mile) versus 22.3 screens nationally, U.K. Film Council-sponsored research identified the region of 542,000 people as underscreened.
Source: Film Journal
2010-12-21
Film reels bound for cinema taken in Maidstone - Thieves have stolen four rolls of film reel that were bound for an Odeon cinema in Kent.
Source: BBC News
2010-12-31
They took our Kodachrome away - The celebrated 75-year run from mainstream to niche photography for Kodachrome -- the first successful color film and still the most beloved -- is coming to an end today. The last processing machine, located at Dwayne's Photo in Parsons, Kansas, is being shut down and sold for scrap.
Source: Boston.com
2010-11-22
New 3D Deal with Utopia / Utopolis for FTT - As the very first exhibitor to have projected digital 3D at its main sites in the Benelux countries, Utopia / Utopolis Group, one of the major cinema circuits in Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg, entered into a deal with FTT Benelux S.A., youngest member of the FTT family, for the supply and installation of 45 MasterImage 3D digital cinema systems. Moreover, FTT also won the bid for the supply and installation of all silver screens for the group.
Source: Masterimage3D Press Release
