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
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
2010-08-17
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
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
2010-08-03
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
2010-07-27
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
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
2010-07-23
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
2010-07-20
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
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
Ultra-Bright Barco Digital Cinema Projector Used for Premiere of - Chinese film group Huayi Brothers has premiered its latest production
Source: D Cinema Today
2010-06-30
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 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
2010-06-22
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
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
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
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
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
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
2010-06-22
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
2010-06-15
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
2010-05-18
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
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
2010-05-11
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
2010-04-23
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
2010-03-26
3D debate pops to the fore - Studios stew over stereoscopic pics
Source: Variety
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
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
2010-03-17
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
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
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
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
2010-03-09
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 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
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
2010-03-05
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
2010-03-03
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
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
2010-02-25
Deluxe Acquires MediaRecall - BURBANK, Calif., Feb. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, Inc. announced today it has acquired the assets of metro-Chicago based MediaRecall Holdings, LLC, a fast growing player in the digital video services space, founded in 2007.
Source: prnewswire.com
2010-02-25
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
2010-02-16
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
$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
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
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
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
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
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
2010-02-02
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
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
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
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
2010-01-27
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
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
Startup retrofits 35mm projectors for 3-D - SAN JOSE, Calif.
Source: EEtimes.com
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
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
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
2010-01-13
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
2010-01-01
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
2009-12-21
Cameron’s ‘Avatar’ Opens With $73 Million, 3-D Record (Update2) - (Bloomberg) -- “Avatar,” James Cameron’s science- fiction epic, led the box office with $73 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales its opening weekend, a record for a 3-D movie that may aid in expanding the format.
Source: Bloomberg
2009-12-21
Blockbusters benefiting British cinemas - (UPI) -- British films are expected to surpass $1.6 billion in ticket sales this year for the first time thanks to several blockbusters, industry officials say.
Source: UPI.com
2009-12-14
The in70mm editor Receives BKSTS Award - Honorary Membership of the BKSTS for the work in preserving the history of 70mm and for keeping it alive in arranging screenings. The award was presented at the 2009 Cinema Technology Christmas Party on 14th December 2009 at the Odeon Leicester Square in London.
Source: in70mm.com
2009-12-09
CHRISTIE® SELECTED AS EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL CINEMA PROVIDER FOR MOVIE PALACE’S NEW, ALL-DIGITAL MULTIPLEX IN WYOMING - Christie® was selected by Movie Palace, Inc., as the exclusive digital cinema provider for its new all-digital Studio City Stadium 10, a 10-screen classic multiplex theatre in Casper, Wyoming. It is the second Movie Palace theatre in Casper to use Christie digital projectors. The company has also installed the Christie CP2000 series projectors – the world’s most popular digital cinema projector – in its other locations in Cheyenne and Rock Springs, Wyoming.
Source: Digital Content Producer
2009-12-09
2010 World Cup kicking into 3D - The 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa will be offered in stereoscopic 3D.
Source: HollywoodReporter
2009-12-09
Barco Announces Upgraded DP-2000 and DP-3000 Projectors - Toady, Barco has announced that they have teamed up with digital cinema solution provider GDC Technology to combine GDC’s Integrated Media Block with Barco’s cinema projectors, the DP-2000 and the DP-3000. Both of these projectors feature DLP display technology, a 2000:1 contrast ratio, and a 2K HD (2048 x 1080) resolution. “We are very happy to continue our strong partnership with Barco, and to offer the digital cinema industry a total solution with an integrated media block” said Dr. Man-Nang CHONG, founder and CEO of GDC Technology. “The GDC media block has been designed to meet the DCI v1.2 Specification ‘Media Block in Projector Configuration and supports 12-bit XYZ uncompressed playback for resolutions up to 4K. It further features lesser perimeter of security for content and keys compared to an external media server solution and requires less cabling between the media block and storage server.” Barco plans to display the projectors with the new IMB this week at the CineAsia convention from December 8th to the 10th.
Source: Aboutprojectors.com
2009-12-02
Alternative content will offer significant income for cinemas - MUMBAI: 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. The USA accounted for two-thirds of global alternative content revenues in 2008, but this will decline to 47.9 per cent by 2014, as the market for non- movie programming in cinemas expands globally.
Source: Business of Cinema
2009-12-01
Reel signs VPF deal with Arts Alliance Media - Digital cinema technology, content and deployment specialist Arts Alliance Media (AAM) has signed an agreement with Reel Cinemas to digitise Reel’s entire circuit in the UK
Source: Cinema Business
2009-12-01
Of Dollars and Values - The world’s exhibitors are in the process of spending close to $10 billion to transform their theatres from film to digital. One of the goals of this transformation is to enable exhibitors to offer their patrons the opportunity to see movies in clean, crisp 3D. And while I share the same passion that many of you do for movies of all kinds and I want the movie business to flourish and grow, I also believe strongly that there are more important applications for this technology than just having the ability to show Shrek Forever After in 3D. Someday soon, as was demonstrated at the recent annual meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, digital cinema technology may be used to save lives.
Source: Digital Cinema Report
2009-12-01
Cinemark, Imax Sue over XD - Cinemark USA and Imax Corporation have filed lawsuits against each other over Cinemark’s XD digital theaters. Cinemark, the third largest theater chain in the U.S., filed a suit on November 4 seeking to invalidate two patents Imax holds on “Conversion of a Cinema Theater to a Super Cinema Theater.” Imax countered on November 12 with a complaint that alleges fraud, breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, and tortious interference, and seeks an injunction to prevent Cinemark from “producing, using, and selling its XD system.”??
Source: Digital Cinema Report
2009-12-01
Disneys A Christmas Carol breaks new ground as the first ever fully accessible 3D movie - This weekend marks a milestone in UK cinema - the release of the first ever 3D movie that is accessible to people with hearing or sight loss.
Source: Beecareful.info
2009-11-24
German nationwide digital exhibition plan in tatters - An all-industry solution for a nationwide digital roll-out in German cinemas has stalled after the UCI Kinowelt cinema chain refused to withdraw its legal action against the German Federal Film Board (FFA).
Source: ScreenDaily
2009-11-24
Arts Alliance Media signs UK digital deal with Reel Cinemas - European digital provider Arts Alliance Media (AAM) has signed an agreement with UK regional exhibitor Reel Cinemas to digitise all 60 of Reel’s screens.
Source: ScreenDaily
2009-11-24
Jaw-dropping cinema nears - THE region's first digital IMAX cinema screen is due to open at Gateshead MetroCentre on December 16
Source: JournalLive
2009-11-24
Imax 3D cinema opens soon - WALES’ first Imax 3D cinema is set to open in Cardiff Bay next month.
Source: Wales Online
2009-11-17
ITV puts Carlton Screen Advertising contracts into liquidation - UK commercial broadcaster ITV has put its remaining interests in cinema advertising company, Carlton Screen Advertising (CSA), into voluntary liquidation. It appointed Grant Thornton to handle the process on October 26.
Source: Screendaily
2009-11-17
Zoo Digital to help restore nations films - DVD software specialist Zoo Digital has won a £350,000 grant to work on restoring Britains archive of thousands of films.
Source: Yorkshire Post
2009-11-17
Kinepolis deploys SmartJog solution for storage & D-cinema delivery - European exhibitor, Kinepolis Group, has selected SmartJogs Digital Cinema Central Library Servers to use in all of its 23 theaters.
Source: Business of Cinema
2009-11-11
Space, AAM sign digital deal - ROME -- Anticipating the release of James Camerons "Avatar" along with a slew of other upcoming 3D pics, Italys top exhibition chain, the Space Cinema, has inked a deal with leading European digital cinema company Arts Alliance Media to digitalize its multiplex circuit.
Source: Variety
2009-11-11
RealD Delivers Over 50% of $31 Million Opening Weekend Gross for Disneys A Christmas Carol - LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Theatres equipped with RealDs market-leading 3D cinema technology brought in nearly $16 million of the total box office for "Disneys A Christmas Carol" in Disney Digital 3D(tm), which earned an estimated $31 million during its opening weekend. The RealD box office total accounted for over 50% of the weekends receipts
Source: Dotnet
2009-11-11
Cinema projection goes digital: discussions continue - Representatives from the Cinema Exhibitors Association have met with BECTU to discuss the unions concerns about the future for projectionists as digital projection takes off.
Source: BECTU
2009-11-03
Quantum Digital provides satellite links for hmvcurzon - Quantum Digital has been selected by HMV and Curzon Artificial Eye to deploy satellite technology at its new hmvcurzon Wimbledon cinema, which opens to the public on Friday 23 October.
Source: Cinema Business
2009-11-03
Barco announces Deliver Digital program - Digital projection company Barco announced “Deliver Digital,” a new program geared towards regional theatre circuits looking to convert to digital. The Deliver Digital program allows independent chains to compete with national circuits, with access to the same benefits, such as preferred financing terms and virtual print fees (VPFs).
Source: Filmjournal
2009-11-03
U.K. exhibitor inks digital deals - LONDON -- U.K. based Digital Deployment Associates signed long-term deals with 20th Century Fox, Paramount Pictures International and Walt Disney Studios to roll out digital projectors and technology across Odeon and UCI Cinemas Group, the parties said Sunday.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
2009-10-27
Carmike Cinemas Goes Green with Cutting-Edge, Environmentally Friendly and 100% Digital Movie Theatre - Majestic 12 Cinemas Opens November 6 in Chattanooga, Tennessee CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. & COLUMBUS, Ga.--(Business Wire)--Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NASDAQ: CKEC), a leading digital cinema and 3D motion picture exhibitor, today announced the November 6th opening of its new, 100% digital movie theatre, featuring DLP digital projection and QSC prime digital sound, plus wall-to-wall screens, including three auditoriums equipped with 3D capabilities. The unique facility is also registered with the U.S. Green Building Council - to be certified as the nation`s first stand-alone LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) theatre.
Source: Reuters
2009-10-27
DCM cinemas to use 3D screens - Every Digital Cinema Media multiplex cinema is to have 3D screens by the end of the year.
Source: Media Week
2009-10-27
HMV unveils boutique cinema to boost DVD sales - Tomorrow the entertainment retailer will open a three-screen cinema, in partnership with Curzon, in one of its shops
Source: The Times
2009-10-27
Imax May Have Brighter Future With Lasers - TORONTO (Dow Jones)--Imax Corp. (IMAX) might choose lasers over lamps in order to reap the benefits of digital projection at its largest theaters.
Source: WSJ.COM
2009-10-20
Barco and Doremi Cinema to unveil integrated 2K/4K media block for digital cinema at ShowEast - Sacramento, California — 15 October 2009 — Digital cinema pioneer Barco and server technology leader Doremi are proud to announce another industry first — an integrated 2K/4K media block designed for Barco Series-II projectors. Barco and Doremi will showcase this industry leading technology on the show floor at ShowEast.
Source: Barco Press Release
2009-10-20
UK theaters banning notebooks over piracy fears - UK movie theater chain Cineworld has introduced a new policy that does not allow patrons to bring in notebook PCs to the auditoriums, UK resident Jeremy Nicholas wrote on his blog. The policy was supposedly introduced to help fight piracy, where bootleggers go to see a movie and record it with an electronic device. Nicholas, however, was denied entry despite his Sony VAIO's lack of an integrated webcam, making it impossible to record the main attraction. [see more articles on this story by following this link]
Source: electronista.com
2009-10-13
Win new 3D experience - WHITE River Cinema in St Austell has unveiled its new digital 3D projection system, becoming the first full-time cinema in England to invest in the next-generation technology.
Source: This is Cornwall
2009-10-13
Film glut may slow 3D rollout - Titles prove lucrative, but more d-cinema theaters needed
Source: Hollywood Reporter
2009-10-13
The big-screen England experience – it's not quite the same as being there - You get popcorn instead of pies but is watching football at the cinema actually any good? - more on this story can also be found here at Google News
Source: Guardian
2009-10-13
XDC Signs First Digital Cinema Deployment Agreements with European Independent Distributors - XDC, the n°1 digital cinema service company in Europe, has signed non-exclusive long-term agreements with two (2) European distributors to contribute to the Virtual Print Fee (“VPF”) roll out started in Austria and Portugal.
Source: DCinema Today
2009-10-06
Technicolor Leads Industry by Providing both Available Digital Cinema Image Detection Watermarking Solutions - Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS), through its Technicolor Business Group, today announced that it is now offering both digital cinema image detection watermarking solutions available on the market, Cinefence and Nexguard, both offered by Civolution.
Source: DCinema Today
2009-10-06
Technicolor announces affordable 3D solution for cinema - With Hollywood set to give us over a dozen 3D feature films in the next twelve months, demand for 3D technology is at an all-time high. As the roll out of digital cinema has taken the industry longer to implement than expected, Thomson’s Technicolor Business Group has announced what it says is an affordable alternative 3D process that works with existing 35mm cinema projectors. While the introduction of such technology will expand the current reach of 3D, not everyone, it seems, is singing Technicolor’s praises.
Source: Gizmag
2009-10-06
Sky 3D to air in cinemas? - A Sky 3D channel is set to begin broadcasting from next year, that much we already know. But what if you don’t happen to have a 3D-ready screen to hand? Sky’s got the answer, hinting at possible cinema screenings for its extravaganzas. Want to watch the footie in 3D on a real widescreen?
Source: Mirror
2009-10-06
Cinema exhibitors keen to join talks about projectionists role - The Cinema Exhibitors Association has expressed an interest in taking part in discussions about the role of the projectionist in the digital age.
Source: BECTU
2009-10-06
BBC hires Merton for Hollywood and Euro cinema docs - Comedian Paul Merton is to front his first factual show on BBC2 in one of two commissions drawing on his love of cinema.
Source: Broadcast
2009-09-28
AAM Announces Commercial Phase of Digital Cinema Network Software - Arts Alliance Media (AAM) today announced that its Digital Cinema Network Software (DCNS) is ready for commercial deployment. The software suite, designed to efficiently manage the deployment and operation of digital cinema projection systems, will be showcased at the Fédération Nationale des Cinémas Français Congress (FNCF) in Deauville, France, from 28th September to 1st October, 2009. The software, built by AAM’s in-house development team, has been trialled over the past 6 months at selected sites of various major exhibitors around the world.
Source: DCinema Today
2009-09-25
AAM Announces Commercial Phase of Digital Cinema Network Software - Arts Alliance Media (AAM) announced that its Digital Cinema Network Software (DCNS) is ready for commercial deployment.
Source: Digital Cinema.info
2009-09-22
Glossary of 3D terms - Know your anaglyphs form your anamorphs
Source: Pocket-Lint.com
2009-09-22
Gucci 3D Glasses Coming Says RealD - 3D movies are supposed to make going to the cinema an exciting event again. Since upgrading a digital cinema to 3D is not that expensive they are mushrooming all over the place.
Source: Today-Reviews
2009-09-22
Barco’s 1,000th digital cinema projector installation confirms leading market position in China - Kuurne, Belgium, 22 July 2009. Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, is proud to announce that it has completed its 1,000th digital cinema projector installation in China. This again confirms Barco’s solid position in the Asian Pacific digital cinema market in general, and China in particular where the company has a market share of more than 80%.
Source: Barco Press Release
2009-09-22
Blackstone sells 57% stake in Cineworld - Cineworld Group Friday said that largest shareholder Blackstone Group has sold around 57% of its total stake in the UK cinema company.
Source: N/a
2009-09-22
Technicolor Launches Industry’s First “Production to Projection” Solution to Deliver High-quality 3D to More Moviegoers - Moviegoers Rank 35mm 3D Identical in Quality to Digital 3D in Warner Bros.’ Final Destination 3D Exit Polls
Source: DCinema Today
2009-09-22
Technicolor Goes 3D With Film Based System - With the demand for digital 3D films at an all time high, Technicolor has decided to jump into the fray with what they are calling an affordable, alternative solution that has stirred up intense debate. The leading motion picture service company is introducing the Technicolor 3D Solution, which will allow exhibitors to use their existing 35mm film projectors to project 3D releases without upgrading to more costly digital cinema equipment. And there’s the rub; rather than using digital content Technicolor’s solution is film based.;
Source: Celluloid Junkie [blog]
2009-09-16
Cineworld unveils mobile website - A mobile internet website has been launched by Cineworld, giving movie fans the chance to access film times and cinema details while they are on the move.
Source: Velti
2009-09-16
Quantum Digital Selected By UK Distributor Metrodome for Live Via Satellite Event to UK Cinemas on 16 September - Quantum Digital, the UK's leader in filming and broadcasting special events live via satellite to digital cinemas, has been selected by major UK independent distributor Metrodome to film and transmit live via satellite a comedy performance by Russell Howard, followed by a special presentation of the film 3 miles North of Molkom, from Cineworld Haymarket, on Wednesday 16 September.
Source: DCinema Today
2009-09-16
D-cinema gets $525 mil boost - JP Morgan next week will send out briefing books for a $525 million financing of up to 15,000 d-cinema installations over the next five years at the nation's three biggest movie circuits. The circuits -- Regal, AMC and Cinemark -- will add 3D equipment at many of the sites.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
2009-09-16
Arts Alliance Media Announces the First Satellite Delivery of A Feature Film for Commercial Release in Europe - Arts Alliance Media (AAM), Europe’s leading provider of digital cinema technology, content and deployment, together with Arqiva Satellite & Media, the leading satellite and terrestrial communications provider, have successfully delivered La Vida Loca directly via satellite to 19 sites widespread across the Circuit George Raymond (CGR) Cinémas’ megaplex circuit, all of which use the AAM electronic delivery platform operating across Arqiva’s cinema satellite network. CGR Cinémas is one of France’s largest cinema chains. La Vida Loca will be released in France on September 30th by Ciné Classics. The film was directed by Christian Poveda and produced by La Femme Endormie.
Source: DCinema Today
2009-09-16
Barco partners with Strong Technical Services for nationwide digital cinema installation services - Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, announced today the signing of a professional services agreement with Ballantyne Strong, Inc., a global leader in cinema projection products and services.
Source: Digital Cinema Info
2009-09-16
XpanD Opens New Los Angeles Headquarters - XPAND, a worldwide authority in 3D cinemas and technology platforms, opened the doors of their newly designed Los Angeles headquarters this week, centrally located near some of Hollywood’s most famous landmarks.
Source: Digital Cinema Info
2009-09-16
Technicolor dreams of a bright future in digital cinema - While much of Hollywood is scaling back, the film processor has invested more than $200 million in its production facilities. 'We are pushing harder than anybody else in the industry,' the CEO says.
Source: Digital Cinema Info
2009-09-16
Film Journal International Article: 4K vs. 2K - For their annual special section on digital cinema, Film Journal International went directly to the manufacturers to get their vantage points on 4K vs. 2K.
Source: Digital Cinema Info
2009-09-16
Move to digital ads at cinemas - The cinema advertising contractor aims to have digital advertising across all its digital screens within four to nine months.
Source: Mediaweek
2009-09-05
GDC’s Digital Cinema Server included in AccessIT’s Approved Digital Cinema Equipment List - GDC’s Digital Cinema Server included in AccessIT’s Approved Digital Cinema Equipment List
Source: Advertiser Talk
2009-09-05
Technicolor sticks with film for 3-D - New digital projectors banish old problems
Source: Variety
2009-08-24
The UK Film Council is piloting new digital cinema equipment in rural communities across Shropshire as part of a - THE UK Film Council is piloting new digital equipment to bring cinema to rural Shropshire.
Source: Whit Church Herald
2009-08-24
3-D movies: third time lucky - Blue aliens, 10ft tall and armed with bows and arrows, are set to change our world. The extraterrestrial Na
Source: The Times
2009-08-24
Exhibitors give evidence to House of Lords committee - Representatives from the cinema industry will appear before the House of Lords Communications Committee tomorrow (July 15).
Source: ScreenDaily
2009-08-24
London s first 4D cinema opens at London Eye with wind, snow and rain - The £5million installation allows visitors to experience a four-minute film featuring panoramic views of the city complete with unique sensory effects - dubbed the fourth dimension - which replicate wind, snow and rain.
Source: London Evening Standard
2009-08-24
London gets world s greatest 4D cinema - The London Eye opens a new 4D cinema attraction today, part of a new
Source: Techradar
2009-08-24
Cinema Exhibitors’ Association Confirm Plans to Establish Digital Funding Group - The Cinema Exhibitors’ Association today confirmed plans to establish a digital funding group to negotiate financial support for small and medium-sized UK cinema operators to convert to digital cinema technology.
Source: DCinema Today
2009-08-24
Celebrate The Last Night of the Proms LIVE Via Satellite From London, England at Cineplex Entertainment Theatres - TORONTO, ONTARIO -- 08/12/09 -- Cineplex Entertainment (TSX: CGX.UN), BBC Worldwide and BY Experience are pleased to present The Last Night of the Proms broadcast LIVE via satellite from The Royal Albert Hall in London, England, on Saturday, September 12th at 2:30 pm EST / 12:30 pm MST / 1:30 pm CST / 11:30 am PST exclusively at select Cineplex Entertainment theatres across the country.
Source: Earth Times
2009-08-24
A history of 3D cinema - From the 19th century to James Cameron s Avatar - everything you want to know about 3D films
Source: The Guardian
2009-08-24
One nation, all digital: Norway prepares revolutionary rollout - Norway is in the midst one of the cinema industry
Source: Norway.com
2009-08-24
U.K. looks to merge UKFC, BFI - Move may result in job losses at film bodies - see other stories on this topic here
Source: Variety
2009-08-24
Cineworld sees profits boost - Cineworld saw profits rise by 33pc during the first half of the year as customers flocked to see box office hits such as Slumdog Millionaire. - see other stories on this topic here
Source: Telegraph
2009-08-24
Academy organizes film format series - Over three evenings from Sept. 9-11, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present a program about motion picture formats titled "Behind the Motion Picture Canvas: Film Formats through the 21st Century."
Source: Hollywood Reporter
2009-08-24
Technicolor dreams of a bright future in digital cinema - While much of Hollywood is scaling back, the film processor has invested more than $200 million in its production facilities. 'We are pushing harder than anybody else in the industry,' the CEO says.
Source: LA Times
2009-08-24
As an art form 3-D cinema simply stinks - Marketing bosses are driving this new era of film
Source: The Times
2009-07-27
NEW ROUTES TO 3D CONTENT DURING D CINEMA DAY AT IBC 09 - Monday, September 14th is officially D Cinema Day at IBC 09, and in the morning the focus will be firmly on stereoscopic 3D for the cinema. Chaired by 3D film producer and session architect Phil Streather, CEO of pioneering giant-screen movie production company Principal Large Format, the morning’s programme will guide delegates through the complete process of 3D movie-making; from pre-visualization, through stereo 3D acquisition and on to stereo 3D editing.
Source: Business Wire
2009-07-27
Christie Delivers A New Dimension In 3D Holographic Projection - Christie, a leader in visual solutions for business, entertainment and industry, is playing a key role in demonstrating a new dimension in visual communications at InfoComm 2009. Three Christie Roadster HD18K DLP projectors are being used for the first-ever transmission of live, interactive 3D holograms from London and Montreal to Orlando, Florida from June 17-19, 2009. The interactive transmission process is known as Musion Live Stage telepresence and offers a new way for people to communicate face-to-face in real time, crossing the boundaries of geographic distance. It involves combining technologies such as high-definition audio, video and other technical elements to transmit an object or person’s life-size image to another location.
Source: Digital Cinematography
2009-07-27
Barco’s 1,000th Digital Cinema Projector Installation Confirms Leading Market Position in China - Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, is proud to announce that it has completed its 1,000th digital cinema projector installation in China. This again confirms Barco’s solid position in the Asian Pacific digital cinema market in general, and China in particular where the company has a market share of more than 80%.
Source: DCinema Today
2009-07-27
Rural screening in Test Valley - A NEW £1.2m pilot scheme will bring the latest digital cinema equipment to rural Wiltshire and Test Valley.
Source: This is Hampshire
2009-07-27
SENSIO Expands its 3D Live Network for Digital Cinema in Europe and Participate in Eutelsats First Paying 3D Live Concert - MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - July 22, 2009) - SENSIO Technologies Inc. (SENSIO) (TSX VENTURE:SIO), inventor of the SENSIO® 3D technology, announced today the continued expansion of its 3D live roll-out in high definition for digital cinemas throughout Europe. The announcement was made following a flawless 3D live satellite broadcast of the Julien Clerc concert on July 16th to four locations across France. Julien Clerc is a leading French entertainer with a broad following throughout France and Europe
Source: Marketwire
2009-07-27
Cinemas on Google Maps - Another chance to get involved. Each cinema website has a map to show you where the cinema is, but the aim of this project is to have a map showing all the cinema locations (open and closed) across the UK/World. Adding a cinema to the map is really easy. The aim is to also add additional information to each cinema, e.g. where to get more information or for former cinemas pictures which may appear on Flickr etc.
Source: Mad Cornish Projectionist Press Release
2009-07-27
Digital conversion for IMAX could cost more than $700K - Cathedral City officials are looking into getting digital equipment at Desert IMAX Theatre, City Administrative Services Director Tami Scott said.
Source: My Desert
2009-07-14
Digital cinema is moving but obstacles remain - A wave of 3D film releases in 2009 will see 20% of the world’s cinema screens converted to digital projection, according to a new report* from analysts Dodona Research, but serious doubts remain over when business conditions are likely to allow completion of the process with the conversion of the remaining four-fifths of screen.
Source: Scoop.nz
2009-07-07
Digital cinema picking up momentum - LONDON -- Almost 20% of global cinema screens will be converted to digital projection by 2012, driven by a wave of 3D film releases such as Pixar's Cannes-opener "Up" and the forthcoming James Cameron-directed "Avatar" according to new research.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
2009-07-07
UK Film Council pilots new digital equipment to bring cinema to rural regions - The UK Film Council is launching a new pilot scheme that will bring the latest digital cinema equipment to rural areas to give more film fans in remote communities the chance to enjoy the communal experience of cinema.
Source: UK Film Council Press Release
2009-07-07
Mad Cornish Projectionist Survey - The Mad Cornish Projectionist website has been going for ten years, starting off as a personal resource for information and then in return becoming a resource in its own right. Please complete this survey to give me some specific feedback on the website so that I can continue to improve it. Simply follow the survey link
Source: Press Release
2009-07-05
Philips Appointed as Authorized Supplier of Xenon Lamps to Barco - Philips today announced that Barco N.V., the global manufacturer of audio-visual products for the entertainment industry, has appointed Philips as an authorized supplier of Xenon Digital Cinema Lamps for use in Barco digital cinema projectors.
Source: DCihema Today
2009-07-05
Norwegian cinemas sign digital roll-out deal with US studios - On June 24 The Norwegian cinema association, Film & Kino, signed a virtual print fee (VPF) agreement with five Hollywood studios, to help finance the world
Source: Norway.com [blog]
2009-07-05
First interactive 3D game hits UK cinemas - The UK's first interactive 3D game is set to hit cinemas next week, allowing movie-goers the chance to control the action from their seats. [More on this story can be found at Google News]
Source: Metro
2009-07-05
Texas Instruments Unveils Enhanced 4K Technology on Next Generation DLP Cinema Electronics Platform - Texas Instruments DLP Cinema announced plans today to incorporate enhanced 4K technology as an extension of the next generation electronics platform for DLP Cinema projectors. Texas Instruments is recognized as the cinema technology provider offering solutions with low operating costs, and its inclusion of another resolution gives exhibitors worldwide the widest variety of options to fit their needs and screen sizes. TI will continue to innovate on and further the development of its DLP Cinema 2K chips which are indisputably the industry standard with nearly 11,000 installations globally.
Source: DigitalCinema.Info
2009-07-05
Doremi Cinema to Build 4K Integrated Media Block for DLP Cinema Next Generation Electronic Platform - Industry leader Doremi Cinema announced today it will repackage its current 4K server technology into a 4K integrated media block (IMB) for DLP Cinema next generation electronics. This will secure a full solution for Texas Instruments
Source: DigitalCinema.Info
2009-07-05
Europe d-cinema rollout hung up on funding: Exhibitors air frustrations at annual Cinema Exp - Dithering over funding and other details has European theater operators as frustrated as U.S. exhibitors with the slow rollout of digital cinema.
Source: DigitalCinema.Info
2009-07-05
New Dolby Screen Server Introduced at Cinema Expo 2009 - Dolby Laboratories, Inc. announced that its newest cinema server, the Dolby Screen Server (DSS200), will be available for orders starting in early July 2009
Source: DigitalCinema.Info
2009-07-05
Christie Introduces New 4K DLP Cinema Product Line For 2010 - A leader in digital cinema projection, Christie, has announced the new Christie Solaria series digital cinema projectors, based on Texas Instruments' industry-preferred and proven DLP Cinema technology.
Source: 4rfv
2009-07-05
Euro exhibitors ponder 4K dilemma - AMSTERDAM -- The spate of 4K digital cinema deals in the U.S. is causing ripples in Europe, with exhibitors questioning their previous commitment to 2K projection. [More on 4K Projectors can be found at Google News]
Source: Variety
2009-07-05
German distributors back digital cinema roll out plan - COLOGNE, Germany - Germany’s association of film distributors, the VdF, has backed plans by the German Film Board to speed up the county’s conversion to digital cinema.
Source: Film Journal
2009-07-05
Cinemark to install 4K digital cinema projection - Plano-based Cinemark Holdings Inc. formed a partnership with digital cinema pioneer Barco, Texas Instruments and Doremi to install the 4K digital cinema solution in more than 3,000 screens as part of the DCIP initiative.
Source: insidetxbiz.com
2009-07-05
Apollo Cinemas (UK) Embracing Sony 4K Digital Projectors - Sony Digital Cinema and Apollo Cinemas, the UK cinema chain whose theatres are common for their high quality movie presentation, auditoriums and seating, announced an agreement for the deployment of 83 CineAlta 4K digital cinema projectors. A third of which will be able to deliver content in 3D, allowing Apollo Cinemas to showcase Hollywood
Source: Sonyinsider.com
2009-06-23
Europe plans for digital conversion - BRUSSELS — The European Commission has unveiled three options for ways to help European cinemas convert to digital projection. A decision will be made at the end of July.
Source: Variety
2009-06-23
TI leaping into 4K fray - Texas Instruments has announced that its "next generation technology platform" for digital projection will include a 4K option, providing four times as many pixels as standard 2K projectors, and it has already lined up exhibitor Cinemark to buy its 4K tech.
Source: Variety
2009-06-23
Cinemark and Barco Sign Exclusive Partnership for the Delivery of Enhanced DLP Cinema® 4K Digital Projection - Rancho Cordova, CA, 18 June 2009 — Digital cinema pioneer Barco is proud to announce that Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), the world's second largest motion picture exhibitor, has entered into an exclusive agreement with Barco. As part of this agreement, Cinemark is also partnering with the DLP Cinema® product group from Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) and media server provider Doremi to secure the industry's best-in-class and brightest digital cinema solution. This group of partners, representing more than 100 years in combined cinema expertise, will employ the full spectrum of Barco's upcoming new family of enhanced DLP Cinema next generation 4K projectors.
Source: Barco Press Release
2009-06-23
Christie sets 4K upgrade for next year - A day after DLP Cinema said it would make 4K chips available to digital-cinema vendors in 2010, Christie Digital confirmed Thursday that it will have 4K projectors on the market by the end of next year
Source: THR
2009-06-23
Barco showcases high brightness 3D projection at Cinema Expo - Recognizing the enormous appeal of 3D cinema to theater owners and moviegoers, digital cinema pioneer Barco will showcase the industry's brightest projectors at Cinema Expo International, Amsterdam.
Source: DCinema Today
2009-06-23
Cinemark and Barco Sign Exclusive Partnership for the Delivery of Enhanced DLP Cinema® 4K Digital Projection - Digital cinema pioneer Barco is proud to announce that Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), the world's second largest motion picture exhibitor, has entered into an exclusive agreement with Barco. As part of this agreement, Cinemark is also partnering with the DLP Cinema® product group from Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) and media server provider Doremi to secure the industry's best-in-class and brightest digital cinema solution. This group of partners, representing more than 100 years in combined cinema expertise, will employ the full spectrum of Barco's upcoming new family of enhanced DLP Cinema next generation 4K projectors.
Source: DCinema Today
2009-06-23
Doremi Cinema to Build 4K Integrated Media Block for DLP Cinema® Next Generation Electronic Platform - BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Industry leader Doremi Cinema announced today it will repackage its current 4K server technology into a 4K integrated media block (IMB) for DLP Cinema® next generation electronics. This will secure a full solution for Texas Instruments’ and their OEM’s upcoming 2K and 4K projectors.
Source: Businesswire
2009-06-23
German Film Board moves on d-cinema - COLOGNE, Germany -- The German Film Board (FFA) has pledged up to €40 million ($56 million) over the next five years to help convert German cinemas to digital technology.
Source: THR
2009-06-23
Imax signs deal with Odeon & UCI Cinemas Group - NEW YORK (AP) - Imax Corp. said Monday that it signed a deal with European exhibitor Odeon & UCI Cinemas Group to install one of its digital projection systems in the Gateshead complex in Northeast England. [More information on this story can be found at Google News
Source: MSN
2009-06-23
RealD Releases Install Numbers - Los Angeles-based RealD, a developer of 3D movie projection equipment, has released its latest install numbers, saying over the weekend that it now has over 8,700 screens contracted, and over 3,200 screens installed with its technology. In addition, the firm said it saw 400% growth in Europe in the first half of the year. RealD makes 3D projection equipment which attached to digital cinema hardware to project the recent crop of new, 3D movies. The firm attributed the growth in Europe to new deals in France, Germany, Austria, and Ireland. The firm now has 2,000 screens under contract and over 750 screens installed in Europe, the firm said. RealD said that there are over 40 films currently slated for released on RealD 3D.
Source: SocalTech
2009-06-18
SmartJog strikes digital server deal with Europalaces - French cinema chain Europalaces, which owns Gaumont and Pathe cinemas, has struck a deal to use SmartJog Digital Cinema Central Library Servers.
Source: Screen Daily
2009-06-18
NFB and Shorefast Announce E-Cinema On the Rock - The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and the Shorefast Foundation will establish Newfoundland
Source: Media Caster Magazine
2009-06-16
3D Screens Now Number Over 5,000 Worldwide - New DIGDIA report examines the why, how and opportunities of Digital 3D Entertainment from the theater to the home.
Source: PRWEB
2009-06-13
Cineworld install Xen kiosks nationwide - Cinema giant, Cineworld have rolled out Protouch’s award-winning Xen X5 and Xen X4 across a selection of its cinemas nationwide
Source: Protouchblog [blog]
2009-06-13
A Bright Picture - New York’s Ziegfeld Theatre has upgraded its 3D capabilities with the installation of the new NEC NC2500S-A digital cinema projector. As Hollywood studios begin requiring a higher level of brightness for 3D movie releases, NEC says it is the only provider to offer all pre-existing customers this new feature in their current models with a simple upgrade. The upgrade was made in time for the opening of Disney’s latest 3D release Up.
Source: Digital Cinema Report
2009-06-13
London Calling - London’s Empire Leicester Square has become Europe’s first auditorium to utilize the new Dolby 3D Digital Cinema large screen system. The Empire installed the Dolby 3D system in time for the United Kingdom premiere of Walt Disney Pictures’ Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience. The movie premiered in front of an invited audience of more than 1,300 guests. With its 20-meter screen, the Empire boasts one of the largest screens in the country.
Source: Digital Cinema Report
2009-06-13
ITV sells Carlton Screen Advertisings Irish operation - LONDON - Carlton Screen Advertisings Ireland operation has been sold to Irish media executive Dermot Hanrahan for an undisclosed sum, following an 18-month disposal programme.
Source: Media Week
2009-06-13
3D vision seen paying off for entertainment firms - LONDON (Reuters) - Digital 3D looks set to be a key revenue earner for businesses from cinema chains to software developers as companies bank on the fast-improving format ushering in a new age of entertainment.
Source: Reuters
2009-06-13
Kinoton Expands D-Cinema Customer Support - As recently announced, Kinoton will soon be present with D-Cinema systems in more than 25 countries. Kinoton’s success in the Digital Cinema market is accompanied with a rising demand of professional service and support concerning the new D-Cinema technology. Therefore the German cinema technology manufacturer has further improved its comprehensive support concept for D-Cinema customers.
Source: DCinema Today
2009-06-13
Christie supports independent theatres converting to digital - Leading digital-cinema projection company Christie announced initiatives to help independent theatres gain the full benefits of digital and 3D cinema. In conjunction with its authorized digital-cinema resellers, Christie has developed customizable programs that provide marketing and sales support, technical advice and expertise, maintain spare parts inventory, and deliver a streamlined RMA process to resolve issues quickly and speed up the advanced warranty replacement process.
Source: Film Journal
2009-06-13
Cinemeccanica and Barco Take Leading Role in French Digital Cinema Roll-Out - Cinemeccanica and digital cinema pioneer Barco are proud to announce a milestone contract with French exhibitor Cap Cinéma. Under the terms of the agreement, both companies will install eighty 2K DLP digital projectors in Cap Cinéma theaters across France.
Source: DCinema Today
2009-06-13
Calling all digital projectionists….. - Calling all digital projectionists…..
Since the installation of digital projection equipment many cinemas have been experimenting with various forms of Alternative Content and what is now becoming known as Live Cinema, generally using satellite feeds to provide the content. These systems have so far been assembled on a rather ad-hoc basis, with varying degrees of success and a frequently a fair bit of stress for the projection teams.
It has become obvious that there is a need to provide common guidelines as to what equipment should be used and how it should be put together, so as to enable projection teams to put on the best possible digital show with the least possible hassle.
To help to establish such guidelines, the UK Digital TV Group has set up a sub work group on Live Cinema, which is Chaired by Peter Wilson of HDDC Ltd., who is a BKSTS member and well known to Cinema Technology magazine readers. Work started in December 2008 to study live content delivery to Cinemas, and the group is taking input from all parties, including Producers, Distributors, Exhibitors, system Integrators, Satellite service operators etc.
The output from the group will not be official standards (it is expected that many existing technical standards for digital cinema will also cover Alternative content and Live Cinema), but practical reference documents providing recommended practices. The early meetings of the group have had presentations from Odeon and Arts Alliance , from Arqiva and the Audio study group, and the first study group that was set up is looking at audio for Live Cinema. New study groups have been established for Ingest & Communications, led by Arqiva, and for Hardware Integration, led by Arts Alliance.
Since projectionists have an absolutely key role to play in Live Cinema, their practical experiences will be extremely valuable to the study group, so Peter Wilson is inviting all projectionists with some experience of digital projection and alternative content to let him know of their most important concerns regarding such shows. It would be helpful to have details of any problems that have been encountered during ‘Live’ and ‘Alternative Content’ performances, of the possible reasons for these, and of the ways in which they were overcome. Any suggestions for improving current practices or introducing new ways of working that might be useful to others in the business will be gratefully received and acknowledged.
If you can help, please contact Jim Slater
Source: Press Release
2009-06-13
New group to examine future for cinema projection - Cinema representatives have formed a working group to examine the future for cinema projection.
Source: BECTU
2009-06-13
DTS Digital Cinema and Qube Cinema Form Strategic Sales and Marketing Alliance - DTS Digital Cinema and Qube Cinema have announced a co-branding strategic alliance to develop and market numerous digital cinema products including a digital cinema server, a theatre management system, an enhanced digital cinema mastering solution and other allied products. The alliance will bring together the best of both companies’ strengths to form a strong commercial and technology presence in the digital cinema marketplace.
Source: DPKARANS [Blog]
2009-06-13
Empire Leicester Square is Europe’s First Theatre with Dolby 3D for Large Screens - Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB), announced today that the Empire Leicester Square has become Europe’s first auditorium to utilize the new Dolby® 3D Digital Cinema large screen solution. The Empire installed the Dolby 3D system in time for the United Kingdom premiere of Walt Disney Pictures’ Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience. The movie will premiere in front of an invited audience of more than 1,300 guests.
Source: Business Wire
2009-06-13
Bradford named UNESCO City of Film - The northern English city of Bradford has scored a global first by being named the first ever United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization City of Film.
Source: THR
2009-06-13
Empire Leicester Square installs large-screen Dolby 3D system - The Empire Leicester Square in London has become Europes first auditorium to utilize the new Dolby 3D Digital Cinema large-screen solution. The Empire installed the Dolby 3D system in time for the United Kingdom premiere of Walt Disney Pictures Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience. The movie will premiere in front of an invited audience of more than 1,300 guests.
Source: Film Journal
2009-06-13
NEC NC2500S-A Digital Cinema Projector - NEC is no stranger when it comes to projectors, and heres their latest effort - the NEC NC2500S-A digital cinema projector that targets extremely high end markets, featuring a new technical enhancement within that enables 3D content to utilize the full 2K resolution of the 1.2” DMD from Texas Instruments courtesy of its triple flash technology for smooth motion. With the NC2500S-A, you will get a 33% increase in resolution and brightness when placed side by side with previous generations, offering a much more comprehensive viewing experience for moviegoers. Folks operating their own cinemas might be interested in an upgrade or purchase with the NEC NC2500S-A projector.
Source: Ubergizmo [blog]
2009-06-13
Disney Promotes 3D with Inflatable Theater - To raise awareness of the format and the studio’s upcoming stereoscopic release “A Christmas Carol,” Disney has put together a 40-city promotional tour that will travel by train.
Source: Digital Cinematography
2009-06-13
Interworld Digital to raise $10 million; digitise 300 theatres - Interworld Digital will be raising a sum of approximately $10 million from GDR/ADR/QIP. The company plans to increase its presence in the digital cinema and mobile communications space
Source: Business of Cinema
2009-06-13
Touchscreen specialist, Protouch has rolled out its Xen X5 and X4 kiosks into five sites of Cineworld, the 2nd largest multiplex cinema chain in the UK. - The kiosks have been installed as part of a programme for visitors who wish to join a membership scheme allowing them to watch unlimited movies.
Source: New Electronics
2009-06-13
Christie Remains at the Forefront of the Digital Frontier - Christie, a global leader in visual solutions for entertainment, business and industry, continues to demonstrate its commitment to helping independent theatres reap the full benefits of digital and 3D cinema. In conjunction with its authorized Digital Cinema resellers, Christie has developed more customizable programs that provide marketing and sales support, technical advice and expertise, maintain spare parts inventory, and deliver a streamlined RMA process which resolves issues quickly and speeds up the advanced warranty replacement process. These critical issues are often stumbling blocks for independent theatres that want to go digital.
Source: DCineema Today
2009-05-26
New group to examine future for cinema projection - Cinema representatives have formed a working group to examine the future for cinema projection.
The steady introduction of digital projection by the leading circuits, including some independents, signals a major change for cinema technicians which BECTU is keen to address.
The new committee is inviting both members and non-members to join in an open debate about the future.
“We are at the most important time in the history of cinema projection and we have to act accordingly,” explained, national official, Mick Corfield. “We cannot stand by when there is a clear risk to jobs in projection.”
To take part in the discussion contact Mick Corfield.
Source: BECTU
2009-05-23
JVC Introduces 8K Projector - Because of the growing number of consumer-level cameras with 100-megapixel sensors and camcorders shooting at 4240p, JVC has come out with a new 8K (that
Source: Digital Cinematography
2009-05-23
Evans & Sutherland to Debut New 8K x 4K Pixel Laser Projector - The ESLP 8K is the highest resolution production digital projector with fidelity that exceeds the limits of the human eye.
Source: Digital Cinematography
2009-05-23
Digital Faces Critical (Archiving) Dilemma - “The Digital Dilemma”—a 2007 report from AMPAS’ SciTech Council that examines the challenges of archiving and accessing digital motion picture materials—was the subject of the SMPTE’s Hollywood Section May meeting, held at the Academy’s Linwood Dunn Theatre in Hollywood.
Source: Digital Cinematography
2009-05-23
Wholl pay for 3-D glasses? - Exhibitors, studios squabble over who should foot the bill.
Source: Digital Cinematography
2009-05-23
“Angels & Demons” Premieres in Rome - Film Screens using Sony Professional’s CineAlta-4K Digital Projection System.
Source: Digital Cinematography
2009-05-23
Barco and Kodak sign worldwide digital projector supply agreement - Barco, a global leader in digital cinema projection technology, is proud to announce that it has signed a supply agreement with Kodak, a global leader in entertainment imaging. Under the terms of the agreement, Barco could deliver up to 10,000 digital cinema projectors to support Kodak
Source: Digital Cinema Buyers Guide
2009-05-23
Barco Celebrates - Disneys A Christmas Carol Train Tour uses Barco DP-2000 Digital Cinema Projectors for the Traveling, State-of-the-Art Digital 3D Theatre.
Source: Digital Cinema Buyers Guide
2009-05-23
Usain Bolt gets Sky 3D treatment - Sky is really upping the ante on its 3D footage, and will be sharing the results of its latest project with cinema-goers later this year.
Source: Stuff TV
2009-05-23
From bargain-bin store to bingo hall, the sad fate of the Odeon popcorn palaces - They began as futuristic constructions - with immense pillars triumphantly reaching skywards, and smooth curves inspired by ocean-going liners stretching to the horizon.
Source: Daily Mail
2009-05-23
XDC Makes Complete Digital Breakthrough at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival: 50 Digital Films (incl. 3D) - XDC, Official Partner for Digital Cinema, will support over 100 digital screenings of the whole official selection as well as the Market activities
Source: DCinema Today
2009-05-23
Filmkameratene hunts projectionist accused of piracy - Filmkameratene, Norwegian production outfit, is closing in on a cinema projectionist who is alleged to have illegally filmed local blockbuster, Max Manus, and distributed it on the internet.
Source: Screen Daily
2009-05-23
HMV to open cinema above Wimbledon Broadway shop - Movie fans will have a new place to get their film fix when a unique cinema launches in Wimbledon.
Source: Wimbledon Guardian
2009-05-23
The battle over 3D glasses - Key phrases in the motion picture industry like
Source: Film Journal
2009-05-23
3D Advertising Comes to the Silver Screen - Screenvision and Wrigley Partner to Bring First Ever 3-D Ad to Cinema.
Source: Digital Cinematography
2009-05-23
Dolby and Arqiva Partner to Provide Electronic Delivery to Cinemas - Dolby Laboratories, Inc. launched Dolby Direct Distribution Services--a pan-European satellite content delivery network for digital cinemas. The service is provided in association with leading digital network solutions provider Arqiva and uses their international satellite infrastructure to distribute feature movies, trailers, and advertising content direct to their participating exhibitors and cinemas throughout Europe.
Source: Digital Cinema Info
2009-05-23
Digital cinema roll out in Europe - Figures published last week by the European Audiovisual Observatory in association with MEDIA Salles reveal that 2008 saw an increase across Europe in the number of digital screens equipped with DLP Cinema or Sony 4K technology. The number of screens rose by 70% through the year, to stand at 1,529 as of 1 January 2009. The Observatory estimates that around 5% of all European screens had been converted to digital by the end of 2008. The number of cinemas equipped with at least one digital screen grew by 48%, to a total of 815 sites (Table 1).
Source: Bigger Picture Research
2009-05-23
5000 plus news stories on Mad Cornish Projectionist - The Mad Cornish Projectionist News Archive has reached more than 5000 news stories in it's database in just under 5 years, giving an average of 3 new stories added each day. This means that the news archive is probably the largest free news archive specifically aimed at cinema and projectionist content on the internet.
Source: Press Release
2009-05-21
Digital cinema roll out in Europe - Figures published last week by the European Audiovisual Observatory in association with MEDIA Salles reveal that 2008 saw an increase across Europe in the number of digital screens equipped with DLP Cinema or Sony 4K technology. The number of screens rose by 70% through the year, to stand at 1,529 as of 1 January 2009. The Observatory estimates that around 5% of all European screens had been converted to digital by the end of 2008. The number of cinemas equipped with at least one digital screen grew by 48%, to a total of 815 sites (Table 1).
Source: Biggerpicture Research
2009-05-04
Telephonetics VIP wins Empire Cinemas Ltd multi-year contract
- Telephonetics VIP, the speech automated specialist, today announces the signing of a multi-year contract with Empire Cinemas Ltd for the supply of its MovieLINE® automatic speech recognition (ASR) ticket booking and information technology solution to all of its 17 UK cinema sites.
Source: Telephonetics Vip News Release
2009-05-04
Topsham and Exeter firefighters called to city cinema fire
- TOPSHAM and Exeter firefighters were called to a city cinema on Friday lunchtime when smoke was seen coming from one of the screens.
Source: Devon24
2009-05-04
Vue inks deal for London theaters
- LONDON -- U.K. exhibition chain Vue Entertainment is kicking against the economic doom and gloom, announcing a deal with retail property group Westfield to build a pair of state-of-the-art movie theater complexes in London.
Source: THR
2009-05-04
Westfield partners with Vue to build multiplex cinemas
- LONDON - Westfield Group has signed a partnership deal with Vue Entertainment to build and run two multiplex cinemas at Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City.
Source: Marketing Magazine
2009-05-04
YOU WON T KNOW WHAT YOU RE WATCHING!
- VUE Cinemas is set to spice things up - with a series of Mystery Movie screenings.
Source: Mega Movies [Blog]
2009-04-29
Cinema Projection School Launched - If you wanted to learn about projecting movies, up until now you would have had to fly to Sydney to take a course or persuade a projectionist to teach you the trade.
Source: Scoop
2009-04-29
ODEON & UCI Cinemas Group – Funding for Digital Roll-Out - ODEON & UCI Cinemas Group announces today that it has concluded investment agreements to fund the rollout of digital cinema systems.
Source: Digital Cinema Info
2009-04-29
while a pounds 50m movie HQ springs up by the Thames - Negotiations have been opened with the British Film Institute to create the new complex, which would incorporate the National Film Theatre, the Museum of the Moving Image, and a new Imax cinema with the UKs largest cinema screen, as well as advanced teaching facilities.
Source: Independentminds [Blog]
2009-04-29
UK cinemas hope for bumper summer - Cinemas in the UK and Ireland are hoping for another lucrative summer period, according to the association representing most of Britains film distributors.
Source: BBC News
2009-04-29
SPG Solar Completes the Largest Cinema Rooftop Solar Installation - SPG Solar, Novato, Calif., recently completed the largest solar system on a movie theater in America. Livermore Cinemas, Livermore, Calif., now has a fully operational 132kW rooftop system which produces 190,000kWh per year to help power the all-digital multiplex cinema.
Source: ECM Web
2009-04-16
Waterloo IMAX not due for carve up says South Bank Employer’s Group - The South Bank Employers’ Group (SBEG) has hit back at claims by Bryan Avery, the designer of the IMAX cinema in London’s Waterloo, that its plans to revamp the cinema would ruin his original design
Source: Architects Journal
2009-04-16
On the road to digital in the U.K. - The Cinema Exhibitors Association (CEA, chief executive: Phil Clapp) and the U.K. Film Council (Peter Buckingham, head of distribution and exhibition), working with Screen Digest, present a United Kingdom-wide program of “digital roadshows to raise awareness and understanding amongst the exhibition sector of issues around digital cinema.” Beginning in April and running until June, the events at 11 digitally equipped cinemas “will provide an overview of the financial, operational and technical issues,” the organizers promised, “and allow those attending to hear first-hand experience from colleagues on the opportunities and challenges presented by conversion from 35mm technology.”
Source: Film Journal
2009-04-13
Cinema owner fined for not clearing junk - The owner of a cinema site that has been left derelict has been slapped with a hefty fine for failing to clear up junk left by fly-tippers.
Source: Portsmouth News
2009-04-10
Work starts at Odeon Cinema in Blossom Street, York - REFURBISHMENT work has begun on York
Source: The Press
2009-04-10
New age of 3D may be big, but it is unlikely to combat piracy threat - A revival of 3D cinema did not come until the 1980s, with the launch of IMAX, but these films could only be viewed on a small number of screens. For a long time, 3D films have been viewed as a gimmick. They have been used to revive an old franchise such as the Jaws series or to simply demonstrate the technology at science museums and theme parks.
Source: Daily Telegraph
2009-04-10
ODEON & UCI Cinemas Group - ODEON & UCI Cinemas Group announces today that it has concluded investment agreements to fund the rollout of digital cinema systems
Source: Digital Cinema
2009-04-10
Premiere set for historic cinema - The newly restored building will seat 178 cinema-goers
The £2m revamp of Scotland's first purpose-built cinema - the Bo'ness Hippodrome - has been completed.
Source: BBC News
2009-04-10
DTS, Qube Cinema join hands to market digital cinema products - DTS Digital cinema has teamed up with Qube cinema, a subsidiary of India-based Real Image Media Technologies, to market their digital cinema products.
Source: Digital Edge
2009-04-10
DTS Digital Cinema to Change Trade Name to Datasat Digital Entertainment - Market leading digital cinema technology company for exhibition product lines and audio licensing expands with additional support and distribution services
Source: DCinema Today
2009-04-10
New Motorized Lens Mount Available for All Christie Digital Cinema Projectors - Christie, a leader in digital cinema projection, announces the introduction of a motorized lens mount solution that is fully compatible with all Christie DLP Cinema
Source: DCinema Today
2009-04-10
Mayday opening for new cinema - FALMOUTHS long-awaited new five-screen cinema is to officially open on May 1.
Source: This is Cornwall
2009-04-10
Putting our historic cinemas in the picture - THE architectural legacy of Scotlands historic cinemas has been celebrated in a new booklet.
Source: Scotsman
2009-04-10
Barco contracts with China Film Group Corporation for 100 digital cinema projectors - Teaming with China film and television giant, Barco is set to roll out its best digital cinema technology in Chinas major cities.
Source: Barco
2009-04-10
Kinoton Expands D-Cinema Customer Support - As recently announced, Kinoton will soon be to be present with D-Cinema systems in more than 25 countries. Kinoton
Source: DCinema Today
2009-04-10
Texas Instruments Announces Next Generation DLP Cinema(R) Electronics Platform - LAS VEGAS, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) DLP Cinema(R) announced plans for the next generation DLP Cinema electronics platform at ShoWest, the largest annual convention for the motion picture industry. Scheduled to be released by the end of 2009, the next generation electronics platform for DLP Cinema projectors will be deployed by its three OEM licensees, Christie, Barco and NEC at commercial theatres around the world starting in 2010. DLP Cinema projectors are installed in nearly 10,000 screens with over 97 percent of the digital cinema market share worldwide.
Source: News Blaze
2009-04-10
UK admissions up 11.9 pct - Shares in Cineworld (CINE.L) tick 1.2 percent higher, as UK cineplexes continue to see the benefits of recession after data released by the Film Distributors Association (FDA) shows run rate of admissions for the 2 months ended February 2009 to the UK Box Office now 11.9 percent ahead of last year.
Source: Reuters
2009-04-10
Russian group eyes cinema chains in UK - A FORMER American soldier who made his fortune opening cinemas in Russia has emerged as a likely bidder for 19 British multiplexes that have been put up for sale by media mogul Sumner Redstone.
Source: Times Online
2009-04-10
Working Lego Film Projector -
Source: Boingboing
2009-04-10
Dolby Debuts "Buy One Get One Free 3D Glasses" Offer at ShoWest 2009 - At ShoWest 2009, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB News), announced a limited-time
Source: Yahoo Finance
2009-04-10
Christie Releases Digital Cinema Reliability Data: 99.999% Proven Uptime - Christie, a leader in digital cinema projection, today announces that its Global Quality department and Network Operations Center (Cypress, CA) have released data confirming 99.999% reliability for Christie lamps in Christie projectors. The statistical information for the reliability data is acquired from the Christie Network Operations Center (NOC) which has monitored more than 10 million showings over the last 24 months.
Source: DCinema Today
2009-03-25
Could Clacton get its own IMAX cinema? - A STATE-of-the-art IMAX cinema could be built in Clacton as part of plans to regenerate the area.
Source: Gazette
2009-03-25
Sound Associates Announces its 150 Digital Cinema Installation - Since the beginning of 2009 Sound Associates has been awarded a number of digital cinema contracts by both multiplex operators and independent cinemas which have brought their total number of D-Cinema installations to over 150 screens.
Source: DCinema Today
2009-03-25
Kodak Is First to Demonstrate Fully-Integrated Ads on the Server - At ShoWest, the annual industry convention opening next week for the exhibition and motion picture distribution industries, Kodak will be the first company to demonstrate the fully-integrated ability to show advertising and other pre-show material on the Kodak server used to playback feature movies. The result will be a smoother presentation to cinema audiences, more detailed audit reporting for ad suppliers, and simplified booth operation for theatre owners.
Source: DCinema Today
2009-03-24
Digital roadshow for U.K. theaters - LONDON -- The digital cinema charm offensive is about to take off in April as the U.K. exhibition trade body the Cinema Exhibitors' Assn. and the U.K. Film Council team up to court operators across the country.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
2009-03-24
Opinion still divided on new Wrexham cinema - ONE week after it opened, Wrexham's new state-of-the-art cinema continues to divide public opinion.
Source: Evening Leader
2009-03-24
Cineworld signs up to Tesco Clubcard - Cineworld has joined the Tesco Clubcard loyalty programme as a redemption partner.
Source: Brand Republic
2009-03-18
Falmouth cinema opening delayed - The Phoenix Falmouth had been due to open in the former Drill Hall building this Friday, but problems including water coming into the building had to be resolved before the launch.
Source: Falmouth Packet
2009-03-18
Pensioner turns garden shed into cinema - Don Parr, 81, wanted to pay tribute to the picture house he worked in as a projectionist as a youngster.
Now film fans come from far and wide to visit his back garden and watch the classic movies he screens.
Source: Daily Telegraph
2009-03-18
Christie At The Heart Of Digital Revolution In Hollands First VPF-Funded Roll-Out - WOKINGHAM, UK
Source: Press Release Point
2009-03-18
Dolby Unveils New CP750 Digital Cinema Processor - Dolby CP750 Accommodates Multiple Digital Audio Sources and Can Be Managed and Controlled from One Central Location
Source: Yahoo
2009-03-18
Firm gets a starring role at new cinema - A LEEDS builder has had a starring role in a new Welsh cinema project.
Source: Yorkshire Post
2009-03-18
Police threat in cinema sweet row - A woman was asked to leave a cinema and threatened with the police in a row over a bag of Revels.
Source: BBC News
2009-03-15
Buyer sought for Carlton Cinema - The future looks uncertain for Westgate’s Carlton Cinema.
The picturehouse’s parent company Reeltime Cinemas has gone into administration and the three-screen venue will be sold if a buyer can be found. The company also owns the Kavanagh Cinema in Herne Bay, but the cinemas are likely to be sold separately.
Source: Kent News
2009-03-15
Hottest ever summer for cinema - FROM The Italian Job to The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, 1969 was a milestone year for British film as UK cinemas sold 50 million tickets during a bumper summer.
Source: Scotsman
2009-03-15
BBC and BFI announce new partnership to bring archives to life - The BBC and BFI today announced a partnership to work together to develop plans for increasing public access to their respective audio, film and TV archives.
Source: BFI Press Release
2009-03-15
Arts Alliance, Yelmo further digital deal - LONDON -- European digital cinema provider Arts Alliance Media is ramping up plans for digital cinema rollout across Spain via a deal with local exhibitor Yelmo Cines.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
2009-03-15
Fortis commits funding for XDC deal - Brussels-headquartered Fortis Bank has committed to funding the first tranche of €50 million ($63.15 million) for the financing of digital cinema provider XDCs rollout of digital cinema equipment across Europe, pursuant to its mandate to arrange €100 million financing. Upon closing -- expected by mid-April -- it will be the first major financing deal in the European digital cinema industry.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
2009-03-15
UK cinema takings up - Cinema takings in the UK have hit a record high thanks to a series of box-office blockbusters. Admissions rose 1.1 per cent to 164.2 million in 2008 with box-office takings up 3.7 per cent to £ 854.4 million. Films such as Mamma Mia! and The Dark Knight helped push sales to the record levels of 1969. According to the Film Distributors’ Association UK, the recession has done little to affect cinema attendance, while falling media costs have saved distributors money marketing films with £ 305 million spent last year promoting 531 films, down £ 9 million on 2007.
Source: The London Paper
2009-03-15
Broadway theatre closes - With tears in his eyes, Peterborough entrepreneur Rinaldo Fasulo admitted his insurance company had refused to pay out and the Broadway theatre would close.
Source: Peterborough Today
2009-03-15
Star City cinema to take part in worlds largest film premiere - VUE Cinemas at Star City is going to help host what organisers hope will be the world’s largest film premiere.
Source: Birminghm Mail
2009-03-15
Sony And Reald To Provide Complete 3D Digital Cinema System For Exhibitors - Sony Electronics and RealD are working together to provide exhibitors with 3D digital cinema systems that combine a single Sony 4K projector and its new 3D dual lens adapter with RealD technology, including a specially designed optical filter tuned for the projector, resulting in the ability to deliver crisp 3D images to screens up to 55 feet in width.
Source: 4rfv
2009-03-15
PLM illuminates "Odeon" Liverpool - PLM Illumination was recently contracted by Odeon to supply and install a new Odeon sign in the new multi-plex Liverpool Cinema.
Source: Approved Business
2009-03-15
Hamish Linklater to Star in The Projectionist at Kirk Douglas Theatre - Hamish Linklater will star in the premiere of Michael Sargents The Projectionist, set to play in the Kirk Douglas Theatre, March 26-April 4, as part of Center Theatre Groups DouglasPlus series. Bart DeLorenzo will direct.
Source: Theater Mania
2009-03-15
MPs urge action on cinema filming - The government is being urged to make the use of video cameras in cinemas a criminal offence.
Source: BBC News
2009-03-15
Cineworld hopes to reap 3D rewards - Cineworld reported a 6 per cent rise in full-year box office sales and said it remained confident its bet on the 3D film format would pay off in spite of the small number of films being distributed in the format.
Source: FT
2009-03-15
WALTHAMSTOW: Student film in protest at derelict EMD - A STUDENT angered by the lack of a cinema in Waltham Forest is making a film about the history of the now-derelict EMD cinema.
Source: The Guardian
2009-03-15
Christie at the Heart of Digital Revolution in Holland’s First VPF-Funded Rollout - Christie, a leader in digital cinema projection, is pleased to announce that it has been selected to fit 68 Christie 2K DLP Cinema® projection systems in the exclusive agreement between the Amsterdam Booking Company B.V. (ABC), a buying group representing Dutch independent cinemas, and Arts Alliance Media (AAM), Europe’s leading digital cinema provider. Christie digital cinema projectors will be deployed in 68 screens within 20 cinemas across The Netherlands. The deal also covers the installation of a professional satellite network for the transmission of live events and encrypted content.
Source: DCinema Today
2008-09-25
Everyman Cinema launches new mobile-ticket service - Everyman Cinema Club, London and the South East’s premium cinema brand is the first cinema chain in the UK to offer an innovative mobile ticketing service to their customers following a highly successful launch of the service at their Hampstead venue earlier this year.
Source: Press release
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AAM gets cash infusion - European digital cinema company Arts Alliance Media has secured €50 million ($68.6 million) in funding for its theater conversion program
Source: Variety.com