formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
The demise of 35mm film has been so widely reported by now that it’s easy to believe film has been completely supplanted by digital cameras and projectors. But that’s not quite true. News broke last week that 35mm negative stock … Continued
The rise of digital projection in movies marks one of the speediest changes in any industry. In fewer than 15 years we have seen a business that dealt purely in celluloid engulfed by ones and zeroes. via Take stock: saving … Continued
It’s another bit of Americana that’s fading away. For most of the first century of cinema, patrons sat in theaters to watch movies that were shot and distributed on film that a projectionist operated. These days, though, many movie theaters … Continued
Digital outlets are the most obvious beneficiaries of the weak television upfront ad sales market. But what about movie theater ad sale chains? via Could a Weak TV Market Mean Opportunity for Cinema Ads? – CMO Today – WSJ.
TOKYO — Lawson, a major Japanese convenience store chain, has acquired multiplex operator United Cinemas, company officials announced today. via Lawson Acquires United Cinemas in Japan | Variety.
Cineworld Group PLC Wednesday said that Chief Operating Officer Israel Greidinger has been appointed deputy chief executive as the company “has concluded that this new title is more appropriate for his role.” via Cineworld Chief Operating Officer Becomes Deputy Chief … Continued