The Latest Cinema and Exhibition Industry News for 23-01-2009

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2009-01-23
Queues fear as cinema cracks down on pirate filming - CINEMAGOERS could be
facing long queues on their next trip as bosses launch a major clampdown
on piracy
Source: Prestwich and Whitefield Guide


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2009-01-23
Silverlink Odeon cinema set to show 3D films - A TRIP to the cinema will
soon take on a new dimension.Stars will leap from the screens as the North
East gets its first 3D cinema.
Source: Chronlice Live


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2009-01-23
Paramount unveils direct-to-cinema digital support plan - As Hollywood
continues to thrash out industry-wide digital cinema strategy and
requirements, Paramount Pictures has gone ahead and unveiled a
direct-to-cinema support plan.
Source: Screen Daily


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2009-01-23
Japanese Firms to Introduce Digital Screens at Cinemas - Toho Cinemas Ltd
and Kadokawa Cineplex Inc announced that they will introduce new systems
to deliver and show movies in digital format (digital cinema systems) in
earnest from 2009.
Source: Tech-on


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2009-01-23
Cameroon's last cinema closes - YAOUNDE (AFP)
Source: Yahoo News


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2009-01-23
Oscar nominations announced - The Academy Awards nominations Thursday
proved a reminder once again that Oscar voters are still capable of
surprises
Source: Variety.com


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2009-01-23
Paramount Pictures Announces Direct-to-Exhibitors Digital Cinema Deal -
Paramount Pictures, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), today
announced it has become the first studio to offer digital cinema support
directly to exhibitors across the United States and Canada. The move is
expected to accelerate the roll-out of digital and 3-D projection systems
in theatres. The announcement was made by Jim Tharp, President of Domestic
Theatrical Distribution.
Source: PR Newswire


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2009-01-23
New 3D screen at Cineworld Llandudno - CINEMA-GOERS will be able to enjoy
a "first of its kind" 3D experience in Llandudno Junction next month.
Source: North Wales Weekly News


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