From BBC News: Most Americans would now rather watch films at home than at the cinema, a poll has suggested. … [Read more...]
Cinema-goer attacked by snake
From Ananova: A woman was attacked by a four feet long python as she watched Mr and Mrs Smith at a cinema in the United Arab Emirates. … [Read more...]
P&D picks up Vue & Bloom
FROM P&D Release: Pearl & Dean has been awarded the screen advertising rights for the Ster Century UK and Ireland cinema circuit following the acquistion of the cinema chain Vue Entertainment. … [Read more...]
DTS Cinema Division Expands with New Key Executive Roles; Cinema Division Reorganizes Staff/Adds New Positions
From Business Wire: AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 13, 2005--DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq:DTSI) announces the reorganization and expansion of its Cinema Division, with the promotion of several key staff and the addition of new members of the management team. DTS has promoted Susie Beiersdorf to Director, Sales, Cinema Products, Michelle Maddalena … [Read more...]
Stelios to strike back by buying Empire from Terra Firma
From the Telegraph: Stelios Haji-Ioannou, the Greek entrepreneur and founder of the Easy brand, is in talks to buy the Empire cinema in Leicester Square from Terra Firma, the private equity group, for £6m. … [Read more...]
Projectionist is the magic behind movie
From Rocky Mount: Squinting, rookie projectionist Adam Price grabs a reel of film and holds a length of it to the light. He's about to make a cut. Then, he'll splice the film onto the main reel where he's building a copy of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith." The film, starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, will open the next day at Premiere Theatres in Rocky … [Read more...]
