The world’s second largest cinema chain Cineworld is considering slashing rents and permanently closing UK cinemas after lockdown restrictions and a lack of blockbuster films caused business to collapse. Source: https://www.ft.com/content/a49de133-5596-4161-bbe5-02483c74c812 … [Read more...]
English cinemas get greenlight to reopen in lower risk areas from December
Cinemas in England have been given the greenlight to reopen in areas with fewer cases of coronavirus, as part of the government’s ‘Covid-19 Winter plan’. Currently, all cinemas in England are closed as a result of the four-week lockdown announced by prime minister Boris Johnson at the end of … [Read more...]
HELP ME OBI-WAN KENOBI! SAMSUNG CREATES SLIM-PANEL HOLOGRAPHIC VIDEO DISPLAY
Researchers at South Korea's Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology have just taken a major step in the ongoing development of holographic technology with a new system for slim-panel video displays which provides clear viewing from a wide range of angles. Source: https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/ … [Read more...]
Sony Launches New Soundbar to the African Market
Sony has introduced its newest soundbar – the HT-G700 – to the African market. The HT-G700 is a 3.1ch Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundbar that couples immersive cinematic surround sound with clear dialogue. It includes Immersive Audio Enhancement, meaning that it provides an upgraded surround experience- seamlessly enveloping listeners with up to … [Read more...]
Immersive theatre show pays tribute to one of Sydney’s earliest cinemas
As two performers thrown out of work during the pandemic, Amber McMahon and Lucia Mastrantone were struck by the theatrical potential of a disused landmark building on Oxford Street in Paddington. Source: https://www.smh.com.au/culture/theatre/ … [Read more...]
“Victor’s Big Score” an Award-winning Comedy Film Unseen for Twenty-Five Years, Returns to the Screen
An award-winning comedy feature -- unseen for over twenty-five years due to legal reasons -- has just been re-released and is finally receiving its due. Source: http://www.prunderground.com/ … [Read more...]
