formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
Movies that are screened once or several times but for less than a continuous week are considered not to have been “released” at all. Source: Our Dated Model of Theatrical Release Is Hurting Independent Cinema – The New Yorker
Aimed at protecting the creative efforts of filmmakers in the digital age, the system could be implemented within two years. Source: NAB: Universal Becomes First Studio to Fully Commit to AMPAS’ ACES Digital Standard – Hollywood Reporter
Last week the cinema chain AMC caused outrage when it announced it would allow phone use in its theatres. But should we be so afraid of augmenting the experience? Source: Why the panic about texting in cinemas? Phones can breathe … Continued
Screening Room has a shining marquee leader in Sean Parker and big-name backing from the likes of directors Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson, but a powerful opposition army amassed this week against the in-home movie screening startup — theater owners. … Continued
or the longest time, director Ang Lee (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Hulk) resisted making any of his films using digital. But to do most any of the things that Lee sees as the future of cinema, digital is a must. … Continued
With streaming and downloading — is going to the movies still worth your time and money? Source: Unconventional Panel: Is the cinema dead? – Calgary – CBC News