August 2008
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2008-08-28
Face-lift for the Regal - West Briton - 
Redruth's Regal Cinema has been redecorated and given a new lease of life thanks to a major regeneration scheme. The Redruth Heritage Economic Regeneration Scheme has helped fund a major exterior refurbishment of the building this included strucutural repairs, replacement windows and the instatement of metal works. Since it's launch four years ago the regenration project has helped improve 35 properties in Redruth with the hope of boosting the town's economic growth.
2008-08-25
Fejza to reopen cinema in Mitrovica - Fejza to reopen cinema in Mitrovica
2008-08-25
SkyCity hopes to lift cinema division - TRANS-TASMAN casinos operator SkyCity Entertainment will persist with the struggling cinema division responsible for halving its annual profit.
2008-08-25
Adelaide to lose last CBD cinema complex - ADELAIDE will become the only capital in Australia without a mainstream city cinema when the Greater Union City complex in Hindley St closes on September 17.
2008-08-25
Odeon in talks on move to new site - HEREFORD
2008-08-25
News from Liverpool courteousy of Philip Mayer - Philip writes: The Princess, Kirkdale and Carlton, Tuebrook are soon to be demolished while the Bedford in Walton was demolished in April/May.
The former Mere Lane Cinema had a fire recently.
The Garston Empire has closed (was bingo), & it is planned to be demolished it is to make way for a car park for a nearby hospital; leaving the Carlton in Orell Park is the only former Liverpool cinema to still run bingo.
The present Odeon, with 10 screens, dates back from 1934 and was formerly the Paramount and is being replaced with a new Odeon Multiplex in Paradise Street, "Liverpool One", which is due to open on September 30th with 14 screens.
2008-08-24
Sing Along To Mamma Mia! Overseas - U.K. exhibitors like Vue, Cineworld, Odeon, Empire Cinemas, Showcase Cinemas and Picturehouse will be hosting sing-along screenings of Mamma Mia!, beginning August 22. Given that it's the 19th-highest grossing movie in the history of British cinema, it's probably already playing in a lot of those theaters as it is. Still, if you're in the U.K. and you're dying to see the movie again with fellow Mamma lovers, check your local listings and prepare to sing along. Hey, you can't sound worse than Pierce Brosnan did, right?
2008-08-24
San Francisco look of £35m office scheme - A CONTROVERSIAL £35m redevelopment of Nottingham's former Odeon Cinema has been described as having the "quirky" look of San Francisco about it.
2008-08-24
Film fans demand new town cinema - A group of film fans in Angus has stepped up its campaign to have a cinema brought back to the area. (This version of the story from Montrose Review gives more details. [Editor])
2008-08-24
Cineworld lifts revenues, confident outlook - LONDON (SHARECAST) - Cinema chain Cineworld lifted box office revenues by 1% in the first half, while total revenues improved by 0.9%, thanks to the success of blockbusters such as “I Am Legend” and “Indiana Jones”.
2008-08-24
Mamma Mia! keeps Cineworld singing - The UK's second largest cinema chain, Cineworld, is preparing for expansion into digital 3D films, after bouncing into the black since last year with six month pre-tax profits of £8.7m. (More on this story can be found here)
2008-08-24
Picture House to close after less than a year - LEYBURN'S Picture House will close on October 31 after less than one year of being run by volunteers.
2008-08-24
Chester set to become film capital of North West - CHESTER is in the frame to become the film centre of the North West.
2008-08-24
Fraunhofer Institute Establishes the “Cinema of the Future” - At the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, the scientists of the imaging systems department have been provided a state-of-the-art digital cinema where D-Cinema developments can be presented and tested. Premium sound and projection technology as well as a multi-functional stage system make the “Cinema of the Future” one of the best equipped theatres in the world.
2008-08-24
Fresh plan for Regent Cinema proposed in Multiplex deal - BRISBANE'S prized Regent Cinema is likely to be radically transformed under a deal between developer Multiplex and the State Government.
2008-08-19
City news in brief: Lonmin, Cineworld - Cineworld's super troupers
Blockbusters such as Mamma Mia! and the latest Batman film, The Dark Knight, have been powerful box office draws this summer for cinema chain Cineworld, which this week is expected to unveil a strong first-half performance.
2008-08-19
BFI's Google Earth Tour - The British Film Institute has created a layer database that allows you to look up locations, filmmakers, and other historical film references by using the free Google Earth application
2008-08-19
Digital cinema adds new dimension to movie experience - Digital cinema (D-cinema), a technology of relaying movies in theatres via satellite by downloading them on a server, is adding new dimension to the movie-going experience.
2008-08-16
Grenade found in cinema - ZAMBOANGA City Police Office (ZCPO) operatives retrieved Friday evening a hand grenade inside a movie theater in a shopping mall in this city.
2008-08-16
Multi-million pound cinema refurbishment proposed for Gloucester - THE city's Cineworld cinema is set for a multi-million pound revamp.
2008-08-16
Disabled access protest at cinema - Protesters gathered outside a cinema after a disabled teenage girl had to crawl up stairs because she could not take her wheelchair in.
2008-08-16
Cinema Owner Looks to End His 30-Year Run - AFTER 30 years, Gerald Mallow wants to sell his vintage single-screen movie house. But he hopes that whoever takes over the Sag Harbor Cinema building will continue his tradition of showing independent and foreign films.
2008-08-14
Cross Gates Regal Cinema - This photograph is a sad reminder of the demise of the old Regal Cinema on the corner of Cross Gates Road and Cross Gates Lane.
2008-08-14
Cinema evacuated after popcorn fire - More then a 100 people had to be evacuated from a St Helens cinema after a vat of popcorn caught fire.
2008-08-14
Theater Chains, Studios Close to $1 Billion Digital Agreement - Aug. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Theater companies are close to a $1 billion agreement with Hollywood studios to equip theaters to show digital movies, according to a group representing the exhibitors.
2008-08-14
$1bn deal set to launch 3-D film business - A consortium of the biggest US cinema chains is closing in on a $1bn deal that will pave the way for a new generation of money-spinning 3-D movies, after securing provisional backing from three key Hollywood studios.
2008-08-14
Cinema campaign takes to the streets - A CAMPAIGN to demand action on Evesham’s derelict Regal Cinema will take to the streets this weekend.
2008-08-14
Projectionists World -
2008-08-13
Vicky Mansfield leaves Odeon Marble Arch - 
Today (13th August) sees Vicky Mansfield leaving not only Marble Arch cinema, but also Odeon to head to a new job as Media Management Operator for Red Bee Media based at White City. Vicky said that she is sad to be leaving the industry but feels things have changed significantly over the ten years she has been working within cinemas. Although this new job offers a range of career opportunities within the broadcast and film sector, it's not all bad news as Vicky doesn't want to completely turn her back on the cinema industry and is keen to both keep in touch with collegues and would also like to do some freelance projection work. She has also promised to write some articles for this site. So the best of luck and many congratulations from the Mad Cornish Projectionist.
2008-08-12
Amys Hereford film ordeal - A WHEELCHAIR-bound schoolgirl is planning a protest after being forced to crawl up stairs at Hereford’s Odeon cinema because there was no disabled access.
2008-08-12
Cash boost for Burgess Hill cinema - FILM fans at one of the oldest surviving independent cinemas in Britain should soon have better ticket facilities after an £8,000 grant.
2008-08-12
Interview with Josh Greer - Real D - everly Hills-based Real D (www.reald.com) develops digital cinema equipment which enabled 3D movies. The firms equipment is behind this seasons Journey To The Center Of The Earth, was rolled out with Chicken Little, and has been used for a large number of recent 3D titles at theaters. We spoke with Josh Greer, President and Co-founder of Real D, about the traction the firm is seeing, how the company started, and how it convinced producers and theaters to adopt its technology.
2008-08-12
Martin Audio in Europes first all digital multiplex - UK - Vue Entertainment has selected Martin Audio to provide cinema sound systems for its Princes Quay Hull cinema, Europes first new-build, all-digital multiplex cinema.
2008-08-12
Credit crunch has hit cinema giant IMAX - Imax, the Canadian company we know for the giant-screen movie theatre systems reported a second quarter loss. The company said that this is mainly due to the investments it has made in the new digital technology.
2008-08-12
Plans to rebuild resorts cinema - The owners of a cinema want to demolish the listed building and replace it with a new entertainment complex.
2008-08-12
British Cinemas - People watch TV, and they effectively pay for it either by the TV licence or by watching adverts. Ok, we all have to pay the licence in the UK, but you get the idea. If the BBC started having adverts, there would be an outcry that we should pay for the TV licence. So why do we accept advertising when we pay to go to the cinema?
2008-08-12
POPCORN-FREE CINEMA PLAN - Popcorn has been a staple part of cinema-going for many years.
But now the snack could become a thing of the past at at least one Bath’s cinema.
The Little Theatre Cinema at St Michael’s Place is expected be part of a pilot scheme experimenting with popcorn-free showings.
2008-08-12
Popcorn faces cinema ban - Popcorn could vanish from an Oxford cinema in bid to win over audiences put off by noisy munching and its distinctive smell.
2008-08-12
No snack ban for city venue - POPCORN munchers at Edinburghs Cameo cinema will be able to continue with their favourite snack despite planned popcorn-free screenings at other venues
2008-08-12
Cinema ponders ban on noisy big-screen snack - A CINEMA plans to crack down on popcorn - by banning the snack.
2008-08-12
Would banning popcorn make cinemas better? - Quick answer: no, dont be so ridiculous. Apparently some cinemagoers dont agree... is popcorn really the problem, though?
2008-08-12
BACK TO THE BIG SCREEN - SEE A CLASSIC FILM WITH ODEON AND FRIJJ! - The FRijj Film Festival in partnership with ODEON is giving you the chance to see your favourite films back on the big screen, and all for free.
2008-08-12
Cinema to phase out popcorn - Cinemas in London are thinking of phasing out popcorn due to customers complaining about the mess and noise it makes.
2008-08-11
Newnan Village planning theater complex - The first construction at Newnan Village Crossing will soon be under way, according to the developers, in the form of a six-screen movie theater and 500-seat open-air music amphitheater.
2008-08-11
Mr Cinema Reg dies - THE funeral of Reg McCallam – Workington’s ‘Mr Cinema’ – will take place tomorrow.
2008-08-11
Cinemas to trial popcorn free film screenings - A nationwide cinema chain is to ban popcorn from film screenings after complaints from audience members about the noise and mess created by the traditional treat.
2008-08-11
The end for popcorn in British cinemas - London - The credits are rolling in Britain for the time-honoured cinematic tradition of munching popcorn at the movies - a newspaper reported on Sunday that increasing numbers of cinemas are banning it.
2008-08-11
Popcorn free screenings at city cinema - For decades cinema-goers have enjoyed munching on a tub of popcorn as they watch the latest releases on the big screen.
2008-08-10
Alex Theatre holds tribute to projectionist - GLENDALE, CA -- Last weekend, there was a memorial afternoon of film at the Alex Theatre for their recently deceased longtime projectionist, George Crittenden.More than 300 people attended a free cartoon and movie showing on Sunday afternoon at the Alex
2008-08-10
Beacon Cinema project will change city traffic - PITTSFIELD — Traffic changes are being implemented as construction ramps up for the Beacon Cinema project in the downtown, according to Mayor James M. Rubertos office. Pedestrians and drivers should anticipate short-term access disruptions in the area of the project.
2008-08-10
Its The End for popcorn at the movies - Madonna says she lost her post-baby bulge by snacking on it, Samuel L. Jackson suspects no one can be trusted who puts sugar on it, and Patricia Arquette threw hers over Christian Slater to get him to notice her in True Romance.
2008-08-10
Has popcorn had its day? - Would popcorn-free cinemas ruin the experience for you, or is it good riddance to a messy, noisy, expensive snack? And what do you munch on at the flicks?
2008-08-09
Leading man of Tyneside cinema - HE WAS the founder of the massive Essoldo cinema circuit, but what many didn’t know is that he was a publicity-shunning big charity donor.
2008-08-09
Digital cinema now in Malta - The much-awaited digital cinema has finally arrived in Malta! Empire Cinema Complex in Bugibba are once again on theforefront of the cinema sphere, and the first to launch thisincredible experience... the Digital 3D Cinema, that is set torevolutionise the cinema experience.
2008-08-09
Cinema chain to become popcorn-free - The countrys largest art house cinema chain is trialling popcorn-free screenings after customers said the snack was messy and noisy.
2008-08-08
Cinema set upto entice visitors - A MINI-CINEMA for visitors to the Anglesey County Show is to be set up on the ground at Mona next week.
2008-08-08
New role for Odeon-rap man - The man who recently branded Bradford’s former Odeon cinema “a crap building” is changing roles at regional development agency Yorkshire Forward.
2008-08-08
Council to trial three hour cinema parking - WINGECARRIBEE Shire Council will trial three-hour parking in the Empire Cinema carpark for six months, despite recommendations from the RTA and council traffic committee that the time not change.
2008-08-08
Christie Selected for Beijing Summer Games - BEIJING, Aug 08, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Christie, a global leader in visual solutions for business, entertainment and industry, is pleased to announce the Christie Roadster S+20K and Christie CP2000-ZX models were selected to project dynamic visuals for the opening ceremony at the 2008 Beijing Summer Games. The ceremony was held on August 8, 2008, at 8:08pm China Standard Time in the Beijing National Stadium and featured the most complex and extensive use of projected visuals in the history of the sporting event.
2008-08-08
Obituary - Reg McCallam, of Workington - REG McCallam’s address book read like a who’s who of Hollywood - and the stars had him in their address books, too.
2008-08-07
Dubai cinemas go digital - The first digital cinemas in the Middle East have opened in Dubai, The National has reported. Two new screens at a cinema in Dubai Festival City will show digital versions of the latest Mummy movie. Instead of using 35mm projectors, digital cinemas stream films onto the big screen from a hard drive, meaning that picture clarity and sound quality are greatly enhanced. The technology has been in use in Europe and the US for over a year.
2008-08-07
Happy ending - SIR, - I was very fortunate recently to accompany my family on a trip to the Rex Cinema in Berkhamsted. Firstly I would like to make a simple observation that this is how going to the cinema should be. Very comfortable seats, plenty of legroom for tall people like myself, excellent view of the screen, very good sound quality and above all else the feeling that you are being looked after by people with a real passion for cinema and films. It was a real eye opener for me as I thought this kind of enjoyable experience was long gone - killed off by multiplex chains. Thank you to everyone at the Rex
2008-08-07
Autumn date for Odeon plans - The final designs for the replacement of Bradford’s dilapidated former Odeon cinema are due to be submitted to Council planners this autumn.
2008-08-06
National Amusements Debuts New Upscale Cinema Concept at Patriot Place - State-of-the-art Showcase Cinema de Lux to feature Lux Level in-theatre dining experience with VIP lounge, transforming the theatre into a community entertainment destination
2008-08-06
BOWING OUT- Idris Parry learnt cinema projection when he was 16 years old. - A PROJECTIONIST will be drawing the final curtain on more than five decades of helping to entertain threatregoers.
2008-08-06
New cinema at mall to have dozen screens, 2,000 seats - Salmon Run Mall will gain a new 12-screen theater complex as part of an ongoing expansion project, mall manager Mary P. Dudo said Tuesday.
2008-08-06
Nerve Centre cinema to get exciting new look - Cinema lovers can expect a whole new experience at the Nerve Centre during this year's Foyle Film Festival, thanks to an extensive refurbishment.
2008-08-06
World's oldest cinema is Danish - A Danish cinema has entered the Guinness World Records as the world's oldest, still-operating, cinema A small independent cinema in Korsør, western Zealand has been named as the oldest still-operating cinema by the Guinness World Records. The Korsør Cinema Theatre...
2008-08-06
The Keystone Restorations - Chaplin at the BFI Southbank - This is a real treat for fans of Chaplin and silent cinema more widely. All of Chaplin’s 35 films from his work at Keystone during 1914 have been reconstructed and restored by the British Film Institute and the Cineteca di Bologna. They will all be screened at the BFI Southbank in London during August and September.
2008-08-06
Higher expenses erode Cineplex results - TORONTO — Cinema chain operator Cineplex Galaxy Income Fund says revenue from its theatre business increased to $209.3-million in the second quarter, up 4.7 per cent from $199.9-million.
2008-08-05
Thompson's Technicolor Network Services Gets New Leader - A top video solutions company in the communication, media and entertainment industries, Thompson, has announced that it has appointed a new Senior Vice President of Business Development for Technicolor Network Services, (TNS) Alan Wright.
2008-08-05
Flats plan for former Falmouth cinema site - Falmouth's former Grand Cinema site could soon be turned into 20 flats at the fifth attempt.
2008-08-05
DIGITAL CROSSROADS - Digital cinema presents tremendous opportunities for the industry to improve, expand, standardize and future-proof audio in theatres worldwide, and the industry is focused on balancing these technological possibilities with the process of standardization.
2008-08-05
Alex Theatre holds tribute to projectionist - George Crittenden, who worked at the theater for years, is remembered at a day dedicated to him.
2008-08-04
Film censor defends Batman rating - The BBFC has justified giving The Dark Knight a 12A certificate after getting more than 80 complaints about the Batman film's disturbing content.
2008-08-04
Letter to the Odeon - An unhappy customer writes a letter of complaint to Odeon and cc's it to his blog.
2008-08-04
Funding boost for local cinemas - TWO independent cinemas have won grants to improve facilities for people with sight and hearing problems.
2008-08-03
Film buffs £3m plea to save sights and smells of cinema - THEY are the remnants of a bygone age of cinema: ornate commissionaires outfits that look like dress uniforms for an army, art deco swing doors and boards displaying stills from the latest Technicolor epic.
2008-08-03
Thomson’s Technicolor Contributes to Record-Breaking Weekend Box Office - Thomson (Euronext 18453
2008-08-03
European Digital Cinema Forum Elects New President - Following the recent elections to the Board by EDCF members, the new Board has appointed Antoine Virenque as EDCF President for the next two years.
2008-08-03
Cinepolis and RealD 3D Announce Exclusive Digital 3D Partnership - Morelia and Santa Fe, Mexico- based Cinepolis, Inc, the worlds fifth largest cinema exhibitor, and RealD 3D, the global leader in 3D, announced today that Cinepolis will add 500 RealD 3D screens to its circuit. The rollout of these 500 RealD 3D screens has already begun with six new screens installed for the release of Journey to the Center of the Earth, and will continue through 2010. The partnership makes RealD the exclusive choice of Cinepolis for digital 3D and creates a strong platform in the market for the upcoming slate of over thirty major studio 3D releases in 2009 and 2010.
2008-08-03
IMAX Signs International Joint Venture Deal with One of Japans Largest Exhibitors - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX
2008-08-03
Journey to the Center of the Earth Wins on RealD 3D Screens: RealD 3D Brings in 55% of Estimated $21.02M Weekend - RealD 3D, the world’s leading 3D experience, brought in 55% of the total box office for Warner Bros. Pictures/New Line Cinema’s Journey to the Center of the Earth, which earned an estimated $21.02M in its opening weekend.
2008-08-03
Theaters Prepare for 3D ‘Journey’ with New Technology Installations - NEC Corporation of America, RealD 3D, and Ballantyne of Omaha’s Strong Digital Systems and Strong Technical Services units have recently teamed to provide the latest in digital 3D projection capability to multiple US theaters. This latest wave of upgrades to RealD digital 3D was driven by theater owners wanting to capitalize on the introduction of the July 11, 2008 release of Journey to the Center of the Earth from Warner Bros. Pictures/New Line Cinema and Walden Media. Journey will be the first live-action narrative 3D film and the widest RealD digital 3D film released to date. While the film will also be screened in 2D cinemas, exhibitors are looking to the increased attendance and revenue delivered by RealD 3D–equipped screens.
2008-08-03
IMAX Signs First Joint Venture Deal With One of Australias Largest Exhibitors - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX TSX:IMX) and Hoyts Cinemas Ltd., one of the largest exhibitors in Australia, today announced a joint venture agreement to install four IMAX(R) theatres in the cities of Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. The deal marks the Companys first international joint venture deal featuring the Companys new IMAX(R) Digital theatre system and doubles IMAXs footprint in Australia. To date, IMAX has signed contracts for more than 180 IMAX(R) Digital theatre systems, with approximately 50 scheduled to be installed by the end of 2008.
2008-08-03
Sensio Signs Licensing Agreement with International Datacasting Corporation and Announces First Sale of its Sensio®3D Cinema Decoding Technology - SENSIO Technologies Inc. (“SENSIO”) (TSX Venture Exchange Inc.: SIO), inventor of the SENSIO®3D technology, announced today the signing of a Licensing Agreement with International Datacasting Corporation (“IDC”) (TSX: IDC) for the integration of the SENSIO®3D cinema decoding technology into products for the digital cinema market. This agreement comes with the first sale of licenses for an initial deployment of 3D systems for 50 movie theatres to enable the broadcasting of live stereoscopic (3D) events.
2008-08-03
Microspace Digital Cinema Experiences 200% Growth in Less Than One Year - Microspace Communications Corporation (Microspace), the leading distributor of digital cinema via satellite, announced today that it has expanded its network to more than 3,000 screens across North America becoming the largest independent network to service theater owners. Since 2005, the company has delivered 33 major motion pictures from nine studios, including the first 3-D movie and the first 4K movie via satellite, to theater circuits within the United States, Mexico and Canada.
2008-08-03
Odeon Leads the Way in Digital Cinemaa10a10 - Cinema goers at the ODEON in Guilford this weekend were the first and only audience in Europe to see “Hancock” screened in 4K resolution on Sony’s 4K SXRD Digital Projectors producing picture quality over four times the resolution of high definition televisions.
2008-08-03
Sony Pictures Entertainment to Distribute “Hancock” in 4K Resolution to Select Theaters in the United Statesa11 - The growing list of feature-length motion pictures to be distributed in 4K resolution now includes “Hancock,” the new action-comedy movie starring Will Smith. The Sony Pictures Entertainment movie, which opens in the U.S. and worldwide on July 2, will be shown in 4K resolution on more than 20 screens using Sony’s 4K digital cinema projection systems.
2008-08-03
Cinemark and RealD 3D Announce Exclusive 1,500 Screen Digital 3D Partnership - Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), and RealD 3D, the global leader in 3D, announced today that Cinemark will add up to 1,500 RealD 3D screens to its circuit, bringing RealD’s committed 3D platform to a game-changing 5,000 worldwide screens. Cinemark’s global deployment of its greatly expanded 3D platform, with RealD as exclusive digital 3D provider, comes as an unprecedented slate of top-tier 3D films is announced for 2009 and 2010. The parties expect to commence the roll-out upon completion of the Digital Cinema Implementation Partners (DCIP) initiative.
2008-08-03
Harman Cinema Group Introduces New JBL Digital Surround Series Cinema Loudspeaker - Providing cinema exhibition venues and post-production facilities with unprecedented audio performance and versatility, JBL Professional today introduced two new Digital Surround Series loudspeakers as the latest additions to its award-winning line of cinema loudspeaker systems. Two new surround models, the 8320 Surround and the 8350 Surround, join the popular 8340A Surround loudspeaker to provide an ideal surround sound solution for every digital application.
2008-08-03
DTS Digital Cinema Introduces New Suite of Products at Cinema Expo International 2008 - DTS Digital Cinema today announced the introduction of a new suite of products at Cinema Expo International 2008. The ScreenStore™ Media Player, Theatre Management System (TMS), and Screen Management System (SMS) have all been launched at the industry showcase demonstrating DTS Digital Cinema’s commitment to providing solutions for the digital cinema network.
2008-08-03
RealD 3D and New Line Cinema/Warner Bros. Pictures Announce Brand Partnership with Journey to the Center of the Earth 3Da15a15 - RealD 3D, the global leader in 3D and the #1 3D cinema experience, with more than 1,000 RealD 3D screens in North America, will join New Line Cinema/Warner Bros. Pictures for the exhibition and co-branding of Journey to the Center of the Earth, it was announced today by Michael Lewis, RealD, Chairman and CEO, and Warner Bros. President, Distribution, Dan Fellman.
2008-08-03
XDC Signs Cooperation Agreement with Emerging Pictures For European Digital Distribution Servicesa17a17 - XDC, the leading digital cinema service company in Europe, signs a cooperation agreement with Emerging Pictures, New York-based digital entertainment company, to provide, in selected European countries, digital mastering and distribution logistical services for La Scala opera titles.
2008-08-03
Qubemaster Pro Chosen By Art Alliance Mediaa18a18 - Arts Alliance Media (AAM), Europes leading provider of digital film distribution services, has chosen QubeMaster Pro, the leading DCP encoding solution on the market today for the expansion of their Digital Cinema mastering services.
2008-08-03
XDC Signs its First Large-Scale Deployment Agreement With Cineplexx for 193 Digital Screens in Austriaa19a19 - XDC, the leading digital cinema service company in Europe, announces to have signed an exclusive agreement with Cineplexx Kinobetriebe GmbH, the largest cinema chain in Austria, for the deployment of digital cinema systems in 100% of the circuit’s 193 screens. This agreement represents a contract of a total value of about 21 millions Euros.
2008-08-03
Paramount Pictures International, Walt Disney Studios International and Twentieth Century Fox to support YMAGIS pan European digital cinema initiativea20a20 - Ymagis, a Paris, France based company, established in 2007 by several cinema executives to help accelerate the transition of European theatres to digital projection, has reached non-exclusive agreements with Paramount Pictures International, Walt Disney Studios International and Twentieth Century Fox who have independently agreed to supply digital content to the projection systems deployed by Ymagis. Ymagis is in advanced negotiations with other US and European distributors and expects to announce other similar agreements shortly.
2008-08-03
Barco demonstrates all of today’s Digital Cinema potential at Cinema Expo in Amsterdam.a21a21 - Barco, a global leader in digital cinema, will be present at Cinema Expo ’08 with an impressive number of today’s digital cinema possibilities. From new product introductions to the very latest 3D
2008-08-03
Barco’S New Digital Cinema Projector Makes its World Premiere at Cinema Expo, in Amsterdam.a22a22 - At the Cinema Expo trade show, digital cinema pioneer Barco strengthens it leading position by introducing a new member to the DP family. The DP-1200 is Barco’s newest digital cinema projector, custom made for the small venue market. Thanks to the DP-1200 even the smallest cinemas now have access to digital cinema, at an affordable price.
2008-08-03
XDC Signs Digital Cinema Deployment Agreements with Sony Pictures Releasing International and Universal City Studios LLP - XDC, the leading digital cinema service company in Europe, has signed non-exclusive agreements with Sony Pictures and Universal and is now the first deploying entity having signed with six (6) major U.S. distributors to target the deployment of up to 8,000 DCI-compliant digital cinema installations across Europe.
2008-08-03
XDC Previews its Dolby 3D Compatible D-Cinema Server - XDC announces that its CineStore® Solo G3 D-Cinema server was approved for Dolby 3D Digital Cinema
2008-08-03
Dolby Launches 3D Playback Compatibility Programa26a26 - Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) today announced at CinemaExpo 2008 a licensing program for digital cinema server manufacturers to allow their digital cinema servers to support Dolby® 3D Digital Cinema playback. XDC became the first manufacturer to receive approval to license Dolby 3D Digital Cinema technology for its CineStore Solo G3 server line.
2008-08-03
DVidea Introduces New Functionalities of its Innovative Theater Management System for Digital Cinema Exhibitorsa27a27 - DVidea, the company focused on developing tools to meet the challenges of asset management for digital cinema, unveils today new features for its state-of-the-art Theater Management System (TMS) at CINE EXPO 2008, currently underway in Amsterdam from June 23 - 26. Designed to meet the needs of all exhibitors, Dvidea TMS provides the most comprehensive tools for media management and automation, including the control of servers from several D-Cinema manufacturers. Exhibiting in Hall 11, booth 167, Dvidea will demonstrate the ability to manage remotely from a pocket wireless device a Doremi DCP-2000 server. Appointments for private demonstrations can be reserved upon request.
2008-08-03
John Mayer on the Big Screen in Theatres Around the Country for One Night Only, June 30tha28a28 - For one night only, fans can watch five-time Grammy winning musician John Mayer’s “Where The Light Is: John Mayer Live in Los Angeles” on the big screen in theatres across the country on Monday, June 30th. In the larger-than-life movie theater setting, fans will feel like they actually attended the unique concert, which featured Mayer performing an acoustic set, a full-band Continuum set and a rare John Mayer Trio set. Recorded last December at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles and directed by Danny Clinch, “Where The Light Is” hits screens courtesy of The Bigger Picture, the alternative content distribution unit of Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. ("AccessIT") (NASDAQ:AIXD).
2008-08-03
Christie DLP Cinema Projectors to Be Used at the Star-Studded World Premiere of Disney•Pixar’s WALL•E, June 21a29a29 - Christie, a global leader in visual solutions for entertainment, business and industry, is proud to announce that a pair of Christie CP2000-XB DLP Cinema projectors will be used at the World Premiere of Disney•Pixar’s WALL•E. The World Premiere will take place outside under the stars at the Greek Theatre and Griffith Observatory on Saturday, June 21st.
2008-08-03
ARRI Chooses QubeMaster for Digital Cinema Encodinga30a30 - After extensive testing and investigation of the large number of digital cinema encoding tools available in today’s busy marketplace, ARRI have chosen upon QubeMaster Pro.
2008-08-03
Arts Alliance Media Announce the Outfit of Yelmo’s New Site “Isla Azul” in Madrid with 5 Digital Cinema Projection Systemsa31a31 - Signifying its first move into the Spanish exhibition market, Arts Alliance Media (AAM), Europe’s leading provider of digital cinema technology, content and deployment, have announced a deal with Yelmo Cines, one of Spain’s largest exhibition chains, and Suministros Kelonik, Spain’s leading equipment installer, to fully outfit Yelmo’s new “Isla Azul” 5-plex site in Madrid with digital cinema projection systems. 5 screens will be installed in time for the complex’s opening in July. Yelmo Cines currently operates 351 screens in 31 sites.
2008-08-03
‘High Octane’ Sport Hits the Big Screen as The Bigger Picture Brings Super Boat Races to a Digital Cinema Theatre Near Youa258a258 - The Bigger Picture, the alternative content distribution division of Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. ("AccessIT") (NASDAQ:AIXD), announced today that it will bring coverage of Super Boat International® races to digital cinema enabled movie theatres this year. This will be the first program offered by the division’s “High Octane Sports” channel.
2008-08-03
Dolby incorporates Philips watermarking technology for Digital Cinemaa259a259 - Philips today announced that Dolby Laboratories will offer its customers the option of Philips CineFence advanced anti-piracy technology to protect its digital content. Dolby Laboratories, a reputable and trusted partner in cinema product and services, has incorporated Philips CineFence in its digital system for storing, managing and playback of digital movies. New cinema releases shown via Dolby’s digital cinema solution can be embedded with Philips CineFence forensic watermark, thus allowing the content to be traced and protected.
2008-08-03
This is England released digitally in Norway thanks to the European project: D-PLATFORMa260a260 - This is England, directed by Shane Meadows, is the first movie digitally released through the D-PLATFORM initiative. It is currently being digitally screened in three cinemas in Oslo, Tromsoe and Fredrikstad. Arthaus, the movies Norwegian distributor, has thus achieved its first step in the digital world.
2008-08-03
Cinema Ambasciatori chooses Kodak for digital feature presentationsa261a261 - Kodak today announced that Il Cinema A Trieste has purchased the Kodak Digital Cinema system for feature presentations in its highly-popular Cinema Ambasciatori auditorium in Trieste. The Kodak sale and installation includes the flexible and reliable Kodak Content Player JMN3000 and an NEC NC2500S cinema projector supplied by Prevost, NEC’s Italian distributor.
2008-08-03
DVidea Introduces its Innovative Theater Management System for Digital Cinema Exhibitors at IBC 2007a262a262 - DVidea, the company focused on developing tools to meet the challenges of digital asset management for theater owners, today unveiled its state-of-the-art Theater Management System (TMS) at IBC 2007, currently underway in Amsterdam from September 7-11. Designed to meet the needs of digital cinema exhibitors, the TMS was developed with the cooperation of industry partners and end-users to provide the most comprehensive tools for media management and automation.
2008-08-03
International Datacasting and Sensio Technologies Join Forces to Offer Integrated 3D Digital Cinema Broadcast Solutionsa263a263 - International Datacasting Corporation, (TSX:IDC) and SENSIO Technologies Inc. (TSX.V:SIO) announced today that they have signed a letter of intent to jointly develop and offer complete end-to-end integrated broadcast solutions for 3D digital and e-cinema. The announcement is being made on the occasion of the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) being held in Amsterdam September 07 to 11. IBC is the leading international event for professionals involved in the creation, management and delivery of entertainment and news content world-wide.
2008-08-03
Venice Film Festival Selects Doremi Cinemaa264a264 - As the official digital cinema partner of the prestigious Venice Film Festival, Doremi, in collaboration with cinema installer Decipro, will provide all the necessary equipment and technical support to ensure a successful DCI-JPEG2000 digital movie file playback during the festival. Six Doremi DCP-2000 servers were installed in the main auditoriums and successfully integrated with the existing traditional 35mm equipment for both image and sound.
2008-08-03
AccessIT to Receive Bravo Award for Digital Cinema during 3D-Focused Forum at Venice International Film Festivala265a265 - Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. (AccessIT) (NASDAQ:AIXD) will receive the 2007 Bravo Award for its innovations in the digital cinema supply chain during the SMPTE D-Cinema International Forum at the Venice International Film Festival Sept. 5 in Venice, Italy.
2008-08-03
AccessIT Signs Atlas Cinemas to Deployment and Pre-Show Programming Deala266a266 - Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. (AccessIT) (NASDAQ:AIXD) today announced that Atlas Cinemas will be the fourteenth chain to deploy the digital cinema leaders fully integrated and networked system. This agreement brings the total number of screens signed to the AccessIT Deployment Plan to almost 3700 with 800 of those belonging to customers of AccessITs PreFlix Pre-Show Entertainment solution.
2008-08-03
Atlab Image and Sound Technology Previews Dolby 3D Digital Cinema at AIMC 2007a267a267 - Australian movie convention delegates queued with anticipation to view Atlab Image & Sound Technology’s presentation of Dolby Laboratories latest commercial cinema product, the Dolby 3D Digital Cinema solution.
2008-08-03
The digital age hits tipping point in theaters as ACCESSIT INSTALLS 3,000TH DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEMa268a268 - Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. (AccessIT) (NASDAQ:AIXD), the industry leader in digital cinema, announced today that the company has installed its 3,000th digital cinema system. The company is continuing to work toward its goal of completing its initial 4,000-screen deployment by the end of October.
2008-08-03
Kinepolis Selects Dolby 3D for Major European Deploymenta269a269 - Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) today announced that the Kinepolis Group has selected the new Dolby® 3D Digital Cinema technology to outfit 17 screens throughout Europe. Kinepolis recently opened its 23rd cinema multiplex, in Ostend, Belgium, and installed the first Dolby 3D system in Europe. The Belgium-based exhibitor plans to convert one screen per complex using the Dolby 3D system.
2008-08-03
Christie Returns as Official Digital Projection Sponsor at Toronto International Film Festivala270a270 - Christie, a global leader in visual solutions for entertainment, business and industry, is the exclusive digital projection sponsor for the 32nd Toronto International Film Festival(r) (TIFF), the world’s largest public film festival. Staged September 6 – 15 throughout Toronto, TIFF is dedicated to spotlighting Canadian artists, as well as works from filmmakers around the globe. As part of its sponsorship, Christie will provide an array of digital projectors, including the renowned Christie CP2000 DLP Cinema® projector, the most installed and preferred Digital Cinema projector in the world.
2008-08-03
National CineMedia and Kerasotes Showplace Theatres Enter into Affiliate Agreement to Present Pre-Show Advertising, Meetings and Alternative Events in Sixth Largest U.S. Movie Circuita271a271 - National CineMedia LLC (NCM), has entered into a network affiliate agreement with Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres, LLC, the sixth largest movie theatre exhibition company in the U.S., for the presentation of pre-show advertising, comprehensive meetings and event services, and in-theatre entertainment events. Under the terms of the new multi-year agreement, Kerasotes’ 95 theatres and 853 screens in top U.S. markets such as Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis and Minneapolis, will exclusively present NCM’s digitally distributed pre-show program, FirstLook offer in-theatre corporate meetings and event services through NCM’s CineMeetings
2008-08-03
ravemotionpictures - Becomes United States’ Largest Exhibition Chain to go to 100% Digital Projectiona272a272 - Rave Motion Pictures, one of the fastest growing and most prominent independent theater circuits in the country, has completed its conversion to Digital Projection. All 427 screens at 27 stadium theater complexes, located in eleven states, will now feature state-of-the-art AccessIT (NASDAQ: AIXD) systems and DLP Cinema® projectors from Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN). This represents one of the largest overall deployments of this revolutionary means of presentation and constitutes the biggest percentage adoption of any chain in the world to date.
2008-08-03
Allen Theatres Signs Deployment and Pre-Show Programming Deal with AccessIT - Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. (AccessIT) (NASDAQ:AIXD) today announced that Allen Theatres (“Allen”) will be the thirteenth chain to convert 87 screens in 14 locations to Digital Cinema using AccessIT’s Theatre Command CenterTM software and pre-show programming and Christie DLP Cinema® projectors.
2008-08-03
Cinema Buying Group-NATO issues Digital Cinema Request For Proposal - The Cinema Buying Group-NATO (CBG-NATO) issued today a Request For Proposals (RFP) to digital cinema equipment and service providers on behalf of the members of the CBG-NATO — small to medium-sized independent theaters in the United States and Canada.
2008-08-03
XDC a Beating Heart of Major Events at the 60th Locarno Film Festival - On August 1st, as the Digital Cinema Official Partner of the Locarno Film Festival, XDC supported the worldwide premiere high definition projection of Vexille. After the official opening ceremony, Locarno 10,000 moviegoers, on Piazza Grande, warmed up with the high definition screening of Vexille CGA (Computer Graphic Animation) Japanese film by Fumihiko Sori. Thanks to the amazing digital cinema technology provided by XDC, the audience experienced a pure magic moment.
2008-08-03
Paramount Pictures to Make Beowulf Available to Dolby 3D Digital Cinema Exhibitors - Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) today announced that Paramount Pictures’ Beowulf, scheduled for release on November 16, will be made available to select exhibitors who have installed Dolby® 3D Digital Cinema technology by the film’s release date.
2008-08-02
Cinemas get lottery cash boost - Three cinemas in the East of England have received more than £30,000 of Lottery funding from the UK Film Council to improve their facilities.
2008-08-02
Theatre stalwart takes final bow - You might not recognise his face, but Idris Parry has helped to entertain film and theatregoers for 45 years.
2008-08-02
Confessions of a Projectionist - Excellent, funny and witty film reviews written by a film projectionist who works at the Odeon Cinema. This guy is on a mission to review every single film that is being shown at the Odeon, now that is a s**t load of films!!
2008-08-01
Zimbabweans Push for Return of Mobile Cinemas in Rural Areas - In Zimbabwe, residents of several rural districts in the region of Mashonaland East are calling for the return of mobile cinemas. Rural inhabitants rejected the service nearly three decades ago, when authorities used the films to spread their propaganda. But some farmers now suggest mobile cinemas should be reinstituted, and air educational messages that would encourage local development. Voice of America English to Africa Service reporter Safari Njema visited the area.
2008-08-01
Christie Projectors Help Quebec City Celebrate Its 400th Anniversary - Christie projectors are playing a key role in festivities marking the 400th anniversary of the city of Quebec, the birthplace of French civilization in North America and a UNESCO World Heritage site. From June 20 to August 24 Christie will participate in The Image Mill (Le Moulin à Images) – a sound and image spectacular created by Robert Lepage and Ex Machina. The Image Mill will recount the history of the city with what is believed to be the world’s largest video projection.
