February 2009
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2009-02-21
Multiplex boom could be The End for single screens - MUMBAI — Ravi Muhamunkar has been a projectionist at the New Shirin Cinema in central Mumbai for the last 18 years. Some of the equipment he uses may be decades old but he is just thankful to have a job.
Source: Khleej Times
2009-02-21
Odeon a step closer to demolition - A Doncaster building which has seen the likes of the Beatles and Rolling Stones stepping through its doors could be demolished after a bid to protect it was rejected.
Source: Hutton Cranswick Today
2009-02-21
Regal Entertainment Earnings Report and 3D Outlook - LOS ANGELES, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Regal Entertainment Group, the No.1 U.S. movie theater operator, posted lower-than-expected operating earnings and revenue on Thursday, but presented an upbeat outlook based partly on hopes for 3-D offerings. Regal, whose shares fell 9 percent, said fourth-quarter net income rose to $30.1 million, or 20 cents a share, from $23.2 million, or 15 cents a share, a year earlier. Excluding special items, profit was 18 cents a share, far short of analysts average forecast of 26 cents, according to Reuters Estimates. Revenue rose 18 percent to $711.7 million, shy of the $726.4 million average forecast.
Source: 3dproductionnews [blog]
2009-02-21
Lights dim on Quebec cinema attendance - As the Quebec film industry announced its nominees for the best films of last year on Tuesday, new statistics showed that Quebecers are heading to the cinema in fewer numbers than ever.
Source: CBC
2009-02-21
Adelaide art deco cinema up for sale - One of Adelaides last art deco cinemas is facing an uncertain future.
The Chelsea cinema at Kensington has been under council review and the building will now be put up for sale.
Source: ABC
2009-02-21
Harkness Screens Perlux 220 is 3D Screen Choice for Malco Theaters - FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Harkness Screens, the world’s leading manufacturer of projection screens for entertainment venues, and Malco Theaters, a chain of renowned movie theaters, have teamed up to give theater patrons the very best movie-viewing experiences through Harness Screens’ Perlux 220 3D screen.
Source: Digital Content Producer [blog]
2009-02-21
Attack of the Digitals - In a recent interview with Digital Cinema Magazine, Star Wars Creator George Lucas commented on film-based cinematography by saying
Source: William Weaver [blog]
2009-02-21
The one where Im ashamed of Bradford for once - A brief history: Opened in 1930 as the Victoria, the Odeon cinema eventually closed in 2000, and remained empty. The bid to turn it into a venue began. In 2004 it was bought by Yorkshire Forward, using public money, for the people of Bradford, some of whom formed BORG (of which Mr Pennington himself is a member) and worked tirelessly to organise events like Hug The Odeon.
Source: Telegraph
2009-02-21
The flicks come back to Mullum - Its been a very long time since anything beyond a TV screen flickered in Mullumbimby on a regular basis - since the early 1970s in fact when the Empire Theatre finally had to close its doors and end the golden era of an evening at the flicks as all-town entertainment.
Source: Byron News
2009-02-21
$405m cinema chain, Kino City, planned for mid sized Russian cities - Three Russian industry heavyweights, Eduard Pichugin, the CEO of Cinema Invest and founder of Kronwerk Cinema chain, the producer Sergei Selyanov of CTB production company, and the director and businessman Fyodor Bondarchuk will embark on Kino City, a project to build 122 cinemas across Russia.
Source: Screendaily
2009-02-21
Odeon, UCI Cinemas tie up with Qube for digitisation - Odeon and UCI Cinemas, the largest cinema operator chain in Europe, have entered into a tie-up with Qube Cinema to install Qube XP-D digital cinema servers. The initiative is part of their 110-screen digitisation plan across the region. Qube Cinema is a subsidiary of Chennai-based Real Image Media Technologies, the only Indian company to compete in the international standards-compliant digital cinema market.
Source: Mydigitalfc
2009-02-21
Digital cinema set for Dundalk - Up to 200 construction jobs could be created with the building of a new cinema after a developer said he would insist builders use Dundalk sub contractors.
Source: Argus
2009-02-21
3D Movies Arrive at SilverCity St. Vital Cinemas - Cineplex Entertainment announces an additional 21 theatres in Canada to be equipped with digital 3D projectors in time for Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience
Source: Marketwire
2009-02-21
Cinedigm Announces Agreement With Sony Pictures Releasing Supporting Its Phase Two Deployment of Up to 10,000 Digital Cinema Projection Systems - Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (Cinedigm) (NASDAQ: CIDM) (formerly AccessIT) today announced an agreement with Sony Pictures Releasing Corporation (SPRC) supporting its Phase Two Digital Cinema Deployment Plan for up to 10,000 digital cinema projection systems. Over the next three years, SPRC will supply its upcoming pictures in a DCI-compliant format to Cinedigm installed theatres in the United States and Canada, when booked, and will make financial contributions for a limited time to promote DCI-compliant digital cinema technology (a new and higher quality delivery format).
Source: CNN
2009-02-17
Universal Pictures names Joseph Cates as SVP technology - Joseph E. Cates has been appointed as senior vice president of technology for Universal Pictures.
Cates will oversee the studio's technology group worldwide and lead the studio's strategic efforts to develop and implement digital technologies that foster greater consumer access to film content. In addition, Cates will continue to manage content security and anti-piracy technology matters for the studio.
Source: Business of Cinema
2009-02-17
Cinedigm Scores Big With Live 3D Broadcast of NBA All-Star Event - On Satruday evening Cinedigm continued its ongoing effort to bring popular sporting events in 3D to North American movie theatres by broadcasting the NBA All-Star Saturday Night to more than 80 venues in the U.S. and Canada. Since this type of alternative content is all the rage these days I decided it was high time to check out what all the buzz was about. I’m quite happy I did.
Source: Celluloid Junike [Blog]
2009-02-17
3-D films growing in popularity on area IMAX, cineplex screens - Like many in a preview audience for the movie “Under the Sea 3D” at the Putnam Museum’s IMAX Theatre last week, Caelei Kurylo dodged sharks, sidestepped water snakes and was showered by a sea full of shrimp.
Source: Quad-City Times
2009-02-17
’Cinema of the Future’ movie contest begins - ISTANBUL - Applications have started pouring in for the Cinema of the Future competition. The competition was designed to support cinema students’ short film screenplays and production projects.
Source: Hurriyet News
2009-02-17
Cinema works close roads - Parts of Market Street and Cheap Street close today to allow work on Newbury's cinema to take place
Source: Newbury Today
2009-02-17
Vista rolls out cinema system at Vue - When UK-based cinema chain Vue needed a new operating system, it turned to entertainment software solution provider Vista. Vue has now rolled out Vista’s cinema system across its 56 cinemas.
Source: OnWindows
2009-02-16
Cinema may make way for £13m complex - AN Art Deco cinema in Doncaster could be demolished to make way for a £13m leisure complex incorporating a casino, gym, shops and offices.
Source: Yorkshire Post
2009-02-15
UK Cinemas get 3D Projection - Odeon, the largest chain of cinemas based in Britain, is installing 3D projection technology in its UK theaters. The new projectors can display images at a resolution of 2K, (2,048×1,080 pixels), roughly twice the resolution of a movie on a Blu-ray disc
Source: Screencave
2009-02-15
Cinema South goes digital - BOARDMAN — The digital 3D revolution has arrived in the Mahoning Valley
Source: Vindy.com
2009-02-15
Odeon and UCI Cinemas Choose Qube Servers - Qube XP-D servers chosen in 111 screen 3D digital cinema rollout in Europe
Source: DCinema Today
2009-02-15
Film fans fight to save cinema - TWO film fans are hoping to save a historic cinema - by turning it into a mini version of Manchesters famous Cornerhouse.
Source: Manchester Evening News
2009-02-15
Cinema projectionist dies suddenly - HENLEY’S long-serving cinema projectionist has died suddenly at work.
Source: Henley Standard
2009-02-15
NEC rolls out 3D projectors - AIMING TO CASH in on an upcoming wave of 3D Hollywood blockbusters, NEC says it will roll out its digital projectors to Odeon cinemas across Europe.
Source: The Inquirer
2009-02-15
First look at new Scala Cinema in Prestatyn - STAFF have lifted the curtain on Wales’ first all-digital cinema
Source: Dailypost
2009-02-15
Turning Point: Jill Brook, deputy sales director, Digital Cinema Media - My biggest turning point ... was leaving the glamorous world of magazines - I worked at Conde Nasts Vanity Fair - for the wonderful world of cinema.
Source: Brand Republic
2009-02-15
Doremi Cinema Introduces CineAsset - Software Based Mastering Solution Converts Unencrypted Files to JPEG2000 for Digital Cinema Playback
Source: Broadcast Newsroom
2009-02-15
3D films back in cinema, but porn will lead - Horror, animation and concert movies are out or on the way, but adult entertainment will push boundaries with the new technology
Source: Times Online
2009-02-15
Moving pictures into the next 100 years - Film, as it’s been known for the past 100 years, is getting canned.This month, Cineplex Entertainment is leading the industry in changing the moving-going experience.
Source: BC Local News
2009-02-15
Wirral’s new digital cinema shows vision of the future - MERSEYSIDE’S first all-digital cinema will be one of the key attractions in the next phase of ambitious plans to redevelop a Wirral resort.
Source: Digital Cinema Buyers Guide
2009-02-15
UK, Plans for casino at former cinema site - Doncasters landmark Odeon cinema could be demolished and replaced with a casino, if developers get the go-ahead from councillors.
Source: Swiss-Press
2009-02-15
Prestatyn wins its fight for picture house - A 90-year-old cinema re-opens tonight after a long-running community campaign. The Scala in Prestatyn was forced to close in December 2000 under the weight of repair bills.
Source: News Wales
2009-02-15
Demolish the Odeon - New plan to flatten cinema for casino
Source: Doncaster Free Press
2009-02-15
Kilmarnock film fans can see movies in 3D - KILMARNOCK film fans could have characters flying right at them if they head down to the Odeon.
Source: Kilmarnock Standard
2009-02-15
Cineplex Galaxy turns record $7.1-million profit - Cineplex Galaxy Income Fund, Canadas leading movie-house operator, posted blockbuster profits yesterday as recession-weary consumers in search of a little cut-rate escapism flooded cinema turnstiles during the last three months of 2008.
Source: The Record
2009-02-15
In Pictures: New life for cinema - The cinema was built in 1912 but shut in 1980 after a failed run as a bingo hall. It is reopening thanks to a £2.15m refurbishment
Source: BBC News
2009-02-15
Largest UK Cinema Chain Picks Vendors for 3D While Snubbing Third Party Integrators - The UK’s largest exhibitor Odeon (formed through the merger with UCI) has selected Real Image’s Qube server and projectors from NEC to extend the company’s digital cinema and (particularly) digital 3D reach.
Source: Celluliod Junkie
2009-02-15
Sound Associates Installs 3D Projection Systems for Odeon Cinemas - ODEON and UCI Cinemas, Europe’s largest cinema operator, is currently installing dozens of new 3D screens as it further extends its network of DCI-compliant Digital Cinema screens in the UK, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany & Austria. Sound Associates, the UK‘s leading cinema equipment integrator, is installing the 31 systems for phase 1 in the UK.
Source: DCinema Today
2009-02-15
Recession helping Kodak on motion pictures - The recession is causing economic turmoil worldwide and costing millions of people their jobs. But its also helping extend the life of Eastman Kodak Co.s entertainment film business.
Source: Democrat and Chronicle.com
2009-02-15
Best independent cinemas in London - If you’re fed up of paying over £10 to see a film, sick of venues with no character, and bored of the same old hollywood blockbusters, then look no further. Here are a few of my favourite independent cinemas in London.
Source: Londoner Eye
2009-02-15
NEC Display Solutions adds multi-million ODEON contract to its cinema market success - London, 10th February 2009: NEC Display Solutions has announced that its digital projectors are to be rolled out by ODEON
Source: Sourcewire
2009-02-15
Barco Uses DP-1200 Projector at Berlinale Talent Campus - Barco is a global leader in digital cinema projection technology. Recently they announced that they will be using their DP-1200 projector for the Campus Studio 2009 at Berlinale Talent Campus, which is part of the Berlin International Film Festival. The Berlinale Talent Campus bringing upcoming filmmakers from around the world for a six day event that composes expert lectures, seminars and workshops, and gives the filmmakers the opportunity to create international networks early in their careers. The workshops will have Barco
Source: Electronicsinfonline.com
2009-02-15
U.K.s Cineworld doubles its digital estate - Cineworld, the United Kingdom’s second-largest cinema operator with 75 sites and 775 screens, announced a comprehensive deal with Munich, Germany-based NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH for an additional 74 digital projectors. The total cost for outfitting one in five of its screens by next month is estimated at £4 million (€4.46 and US$5.71 mil.). And 144 of the 148 total digital screens will also have digital 3D capabilities through RealD, ultimately providing some 40,000 cinemagoers for any given show with a deeper experience.
Source: Filmjournal
2009-02-15
Apology after children see horror movie - Apology after children see horror movie;A MIX-UP in the projection room at Southampton’s Odeon cinema left families who had queued for the latest Disney movie watching an 18-rated horror film instead.
Source: This is Hampshire
2009-02-15
Disney kicks off 3-D films at Aylesbury - AYLESBURY cinema-goers can now enjoy a 3-Dimensional view of their favourite films.
Source: The Bucks Herald
2009-02-08
New cinema boss lives Hollywood dream - He has been a fan of the movies since he was a boy and now Gary Stevens truly is living the Hollywood dream.
The 44-year-old officially took over at Fakenhams Hollywood Central Cinema at the weekend after buying the business from Trevor Wicks who continues to own the other Hollywood Cinemas in the chain.
Source: Fakenham Times
2009-02-08
Cineplex to unveil new digital projection system in Edmonton - EDMONTON - Cineplex Entertainment will unveil its new digital projection system at Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton in West Edmonton Mall on Feb. 27 with the show Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience.
Source: Globaltv.com
2009-02-08
3D Movies Arrive at Galaxy Cinemas Regina - Cineplex Entertainment announces an additional 22 theatres in Canada to be equipped with digital 3D projectors in time for Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience
Source: Marketwire
2009-02-08
Fears for Kensington High Streets future grow - Kensington High Street - the heart of the Royal Borough - hangs in limbo with the future of two much loved buildings in doubt and the loss of a popular shop.
Source: London Informer
2009-02-08
XpanD Launches the - XpanD, the international authority in 3D cinemas and technology platforms, today announced the official roll-out of its newest model of 3D glasses
Source: DCinema Today
2009-02-08
Prestatyns Scala cinema ready to open its doors - CINEMA and art lovers will be delighted to hear that a much-awaited facility will be opening this month
Source: Denbigshirevistor
2009-02-08
Cobra goes to the BAFTAs - Cobra has become the official beer of British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
Source: OfflicenceNews
2009-02-08
Cineworld rolling out more 3D screens this year - 3DTV was all the rage at CES this year, and whilst the idea of owning one at home is getting closer, cinemas still hold the monopoly for 3D films. Cineworld is showing that its embracing the digital revolution with news that it has signed an agreement with NEC to double the number of digital screens it owns.
Source: Shinytiny.tv
2009-02-08
Cinema conjures up Potter teen ban - Vue cinema, in Dublin
Source: The Times
2009-02-08
Dolby sheds jobs from UK cinema manufacturing division - As if the recent quesrterly ernings reports from Warner Bros, Walt Disney and News Corp were not proof enough that the entertainment industry is far from recession proof, news is out that Dolby Laboratories will be closing down its UK manufacturing operation. Some 60 people will lose their jobs from the shuttering of their UK manufacturing base.
Source: Celluiod Junkie [Blog]
2009-02-08
Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. Announces Fiscal 2009 Third Quarter Results - Revenue Growth, Operating Income and Adjusted EBITDA Margin Improvements Continue, Driven by Virtual Print Fees and Growth in Content Delivery Business
Source: CNN Money
2009-02-08
The real cinema paradiso - The timing may be off, coming in the middle of one of Europe
Source: FT
2009-02-08
Scotlands first cinema to reopen - The first purpose-built picture house in Scotland is to start showing films again after
Source: BBC News
2009-02-08
California Academy of Sciences Goes 3D with Dolby 3D Digital Cinema - SAN FRANCISCO
Source: Centre Daily
2009-02-08
International Datacasting Corporation Selected by Arqiva as Technology Partner for Major European Digital Cinema Network - International Datacasting Corporation (TSX:IDC - News), a global leader in providing advanced solutions for the distribution of broadband multimedia content via satellite, announced today that it has received an initial order from Arqiva Satellite & Media for infrastructure to support its development of a new pan-European digital cinema satellite network.
Source: Yahoo
2009-02-08
Cinema tickets offered in exchange for sexually transmitted infection test - Health chiefs in north east Essex hope the payments, which could total
Source: Daily Telegraph
2009-02-08
IDC wins second European cinema deal - International Datacasting Corp. (TSX:IDC) has won its second European deal to install a digital cinema satellite network.
Source: Ottawa Business Journal
2009-02-08
The 3D revolution - SO far we have had U2 in your lap, Brendan Fraser dodging dinosaurs in the front row and Hannah Montana dancing in the aisles but its today that the 3D revolution could really start.
Source: This is Derbyshire
2009-02-08
WU projectionist promotes perfection in film quality - It was snowing. The Webster University campus was nearly abandoned, but in the Winifred Moore Auditorium, strange things were happening. Adrift at sea, a six-armed goddess danced on a lotus flower to music emanating from a phonograph constructed from a peacock. The glowing image painted the hall in a bluish-pink hue. The auditorium was deserted - every seat was empty - but one man was witness to the weirdness.
Source: Webu Journal
2009-02-08
Projectionist hoping for recovery of lost pictures - A RETIRED Huntly projectionist is hoping the demolition of his former cinema will unearth a host of lost pictures
Source: Press and Journal
2009-02-08
Bafta Film Awards 2009: The winners - Here are the winners in full, plus the losing nominees, for this year's Bafta Film Awards 2009, which were held on 8 February at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London. The winners of each category are marked in bold.
Source: BBC News
2009-02-03
Arts Alliance strikes 3-D deal for Netherlands - LONDON -- European digital cinema provider Arts Alliance Media is spreading the digital word across the continent and has struck a deal with Dutch indie cinema circuit Amsterdam Booking Company to roll out in the Netherlands.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
2009-02-03
Let it roll! - Even in the bygone days when audiences truly had faith in the mysteries of the silver screen, movie-goers couldn't always be relied on to respond to a film's opening, "Hey you!" flourish. Even the 20th Century Fox fanfare or the roar of the MGM lion wouldn't necessarily make them sit bolt upright. Indeed, it was once common practice - as recently as the Fifties - for screenings to begin while punters were still settling into their seats or opening their popcorn (hence the term "popcorn time"). The curtains would remain closed while a film's opening titles were projected, only opening for the first scene. The titles - more or less fancy lettering on a plain or decorative background - were prey to the whims of the projectionist, and as often as not remained unreadable.
Source: The Independent
2009-02-02
NEC Display Solutions blockbuster Cineworld contract - The UKs leading digital multiplex cinema chain to roll-out digital projectors from NEC Displays for 3D movies
Source: Source Wire
2009-02-02
UK cinemas getting all 3D - According to Variety UK cinema chain Cineworld have announced that by April, the company intend to have a total of 148 digital screens fitted and operational, providing one in five screens with digital capability. This improves the chances that UK citizens will be able to see Avatar, Monsters vs. Aliens and the other 11 3D films coming out this year as the film makers intended.
Source: Sean Adam Cook [Blog]
2009-02-02
NEC and Cineworld Install NC1600C and NC2500S Projectors in UK - Cineworld is one of the United Kingdom
Source: About Projectors
2009-02-02
UPDATE 1-Cineworld in 4 mln stg digital screens deal with NEC - Britains only quoted cinema chain Cineworld Group Plc (CINE.L) said on Monday it agreed to buy 74 digital projectors for 4 million pounds ($5.5 million) from technology firm NEC Corp (6701.T), doubling its digital screens across its estate.
Source: Reuters
2009-02-02
Broadway devastated by major arson blaze - AN arson probe is under way after fire raged through the Broadway Theatre in Peterborough on Sunday, badly damaging the stage, the front rows of seats and vital equipment.
Source: Peterborough Today
2009-02-02
Dunfermline cinema to open new 3D screen - The Odeon cinema in Dunfermline has announced that it is to install a new digital 3D screen.
Source: STV
2009-02-02
Doremi Cinema to Equip Cineworlds Digital Expansion - Doremi Cinema has been selected by Cineworld Group plc, one of the UK
Source: DCinema Today
2009-02-02
Butlins sponsors Odeon Kids Club - Butlins is to roll out an in-cinema drive using its Redcoat entertainers to support its sponsorship of the Odeon Kids Club.
Source: Brand Republic
2009-02-02
UK s Cineworld self-finances digital deal - Cineworld, the UK cinema chain which is set to increase its number of digital screens by 100%, from 74 to 148, will self-finance the $5.57m (
Source: Screendaily
2009-02-02
Barco exclusive digital cinema projector supplier at this years Berlinale - Barco, a global leader in digital cinema projection technology, is proud to announce that it is the exclusive digital cinema projector supplier for the 59th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival.
Source: DCinema Today
2009-02-02
Kinepolis sells stake in German cinema group CinemaxX - Belgian cinema operator Kinepolis (KIPO.BR) said on Tuesday it had sold its 12.61 percent minority stake in German cinema group CinemaxX AG to H+Z Beteiligungs GmbH.
Source: Reuters
2009-02-02
3-D cinema draws movie-goers into the picture - SHOW LOW - 3-D cinema is now a reality for moviegoers in the White Mountains thanks to a new digital projector at the White Mountain Entertainment Show Low 5 theater.
Source: WMI Central
2009-02-02
- The Arts Council and the Irish Film Board announce recipients of the Cinema Digitisation Grant Scheme. A Total of
Source: IFTN
2009-02-02
Fire at Oxford city centre cinema - Two fire crews were called out to the Odeon Cinema in Oxford in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Source: BBC News
2009-02-02
Chief executive Tony Reeves apologises after letters lost - The chief executive of Bradford Council has apologised
Source: The Telegraph and Argus
2009-02-02
Curtain going down on cinema culture in Peshawar - PESHAWAR: Curtains seems to be coming down on the cinema culture in the provincial metropolis, as the number of cine-goers has dropped by nearly 50 percent due to the surging militancy and other problems, a survey conducted by Daily Times showed on Sunday.
Source: Dailytimes.com
2009-02-02
Kensington Odeon site up for sale - Owners of Kensington Odeon have put it on the market for
Source: London Informer
2009-02-02
Iron Maiden tour film coming to digital cinemas - Arts Alliance Media (AAM), Europe
Source: Film Journal
2009-02-02
Christie Helps Galaxy Theatres Reach for the Stars in Live Earth-To-Space Station Chat with NASA Astronauts - Record Turnout Reflects Innovative Use of Digital Cinema Technology to Promote Education
Source: DCinema Today
