BBC News – Prestatyn’s Scala cinema and arts centre faces closure
A cinema and arts centre in Denbighshire could be forced to shut unless it can resolve funding problems. via BBC News – Prestatyn’s Scala cinema and arts centre faces closure.
Regal Cinema Chain Shares Gain on Possible Company Sale – Bloomberg
Regal Entertainment Group (RGC), the largest U.S. cinema chain, rose the most in 15 months after the company said it is considering strategic options including a sale. via Regal Cinema Chain Shares Gain on Possible Company Sale – Bloomberg.
Cinema-like environment helps audiences become immersed in movies even when shown on small computer screens or cell phone displays
If the surroundings are designed to be sufficiently stimulating, even a simple computer screen is enough to generate an intense cinematic experience. After observing some 300 study subjects, researchers at the Institute of Psychology of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) … Continued
Why Theater Owners Aren’t Happy About Christopher Nolan’s ‘Interstellar’ Film Initiative
After spending millions to convert their cinemas to digital at Hollywood’s behest, theaters are being asked to roll back the clock — that is, if they want early access to Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Jessica … Continued
VERITEK TO PROVIDE SONY DIGITAL CINEMA WITH EUROPE-WIDE NETWORK OPERATIONS CENTRE
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Local Hero Projectionist and Head Programmer Dan Halsted talks about bringing 70mm back to The Hollywood Theatre
Those of us in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area have an embarrassment of riches in regards to the world of film. We have a number of brew pub cinemas, thanks to the McMenamins’ chain, the Laurelhurst theatre, and the Academy … Continued