Keen enthusiasts have little doubt that virtual reality (VR) cinema is the next big thing on the African continent. African filmmakers are already at it in the still nascent industry. Source: Reflecting on the arrival of the VR movie in the region - The New Times | Rwanda … [Read more...]
Star Wars hits Africa’s first 4DX cinema | IOL
South Africans will be able to watch the highly anticipated Star Wars: The Force Awakens at Africa’a first 4DX cinema. Source: Star Wars hits Africa’s first 4DX cinema | IOL … [Read more...]
Barco and CineTech Middle East JLT help expand the digital cinema experience into Nigeria and Ghana
The digital cinema solutions of market leader Barco are increasingly finding their way to the African continent. Just last December, Barco announced the installation of 111 digital cinema projectors at the Nu Metro theaters in South Africa. Silverbird, West Africa’s largest cinema chain, and Ozone Cinemas have now taken the step to digital cinema … [Read more...]
Mobile cinema sheds light on cholera in Sierra Leone
It’s a far cry from the glamour of Hollywood, but through the power of film the British Red Cross is tackling the deadly cholera outbreak in Sierra Leone. A mobile cinema will be visiting those communities worst affected by the cholera outbreak over the next five weeks, making sure they understand how cholera is spread and how to protect … [Read more...]
Lights out for Odeon, after a good run
After that story of Cameo last week, it was brought to my attention that there is one more transformation that has happened to another cinema hall … [Read more...]
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. … [Read more...]
