I’m sure I’ve mentioned this before, but I’m a fan of science fiction. You can see my love of the genre throughout my apartment. The “2001: A Space Odyssey” poster from Japan (thanks to a dear friend), boxes of comic books, the numerous plastic models from the Terminator 2 Hunter Killer Tank to the Battlestar Galactica, and the collection of … [Read more...]
UK Launches COVID-19 Safety Training Certificate For Cinema Staff
The UK Cinema Association (UKCA) and training body ScreenSkills have teamed to launch a free online course to prepare cinema staff for working in a pandemic-era world. The ‘Coronavirus basic awareness for cinemas resource’ is adapted from similar training conceived for film and TV production and upon completion provides a certificate so that … [Read more...]
UI’s continuum evolution towards 3D-projection holographic interface
The user interface has been natural in its evolution and strategically heading towards the 3D-projection holographic interface (3D-PHI) era. Since its conception (~1960) user interface have been evolving for very much to work intuitively for 3D-PHI. User interface growth and improvements has been consistent with technology, human behaviours and … [Read more...]
Megabox launches Korea’s first Dolby Cinema
Megabox, one of Korea's three biggest theater chains along with CGV and Lotte Cinema, has launched the country's first Dolby Cinema to deliver a fully immersive cinema experience to moviegoers. The multiplex operator's decision to open its first Dolby Cinema at its COEX location comes amid its attempts to revitalize the movie theater industry … [Read more...]
We can’t have nice things — ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ grounded yet again, release bumped to 2021
Paramount Pictures announced this week that additional delays are being applied to the release dates of numerous films, including the high-flying sequel to the 1986 hit “Top Gun.” “Top Gun: Maverick” now has an official release date of July 2, 2021 — pending any additional dreaded amendments and assuming the coronavirus kindly, and finally, sits … [Read more...]
Floating Cinemas Are Becoming a Thing, Solid Competition for Drive-In Theaters
Because it doesn’t look like anyone will be able to go to the movies anytime soon, production companies and distributors are thinking of new ways to get people to experience the thrill of cinema-going without the dangers of spending 2+ hours in a packed venue. Source:https://www.autoevolution.com/news/floating … [Read more...]
