formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
India’s largest cinema chain will get a 2 percent stake, marking the first time the company has invested in a foreign cinema chain. Source: India’s PVR to Acquire $4 Million Stake in U.S. Luxury Cinema Chain iPic
The format, a favorite among film buffs, is catching on among tentpole releases. Source: Widescreen Format Gains Steam With 70mm ‘Orient Express’
The Spanish government confirmed plans to lower the sales tax from 21 percent to 10 percent, answering the film industry’s request for the past six years. Source: Spain Lowers Movie-Ticket Sales Tax After Years of Upheaval | Hollywood Reporter
After a somewhat bruising summer blockbuster season for cinemas, in which gross receipts were 13% down from last year, it can’t be good news for them that video on demand could be closing the window between exhibition and home release … Continued
The giant-screen exhibitor says domestic moviegoers prefer 2D versions, compared to 3D. Source: Imax to Screen More Hollywood Tentpoles in 2D, Citing “Clear Preference” | Hollywood Reporter
Warners bought the projectors that the Weinstein Co. restored for ‘The Hateful Eight,’ and now other filmmakers are eyeing future releases in the format. Source: ‘Dunkirk’ Could Launch a 70mm Film Presentation Renaissance | Hollywood Reporter