The Latest Cinema and Exhibition Industry News for 29-03-2010

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2010-03-29
Movie costs enter a new dimension - DIGITAL 3D offers a new dimension on the big screen - but at a prohibitively high cost for families. It costs $116 for an average family of four to enjoy the full cinema experience in Adelaide. That includes tickets, popcorn and drinks for two adults and two kids at Greater Union's Marion Megaplex.
Source: Adelaide Now


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2010-03-29
GlobeCast - SND, the distribution company of major French television channel M6, recently selected GlobeCast
Source: Satnews.com


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2010-03-29
The Det Udom Mini Theatre - Det Udom, Ubon, Ratchathani, Thailand - This is a photographic archive of derelict or converted movie theaters in Southeast Asia. Ever since the convenience of the home entertainment center has become widely available, movie theater-going has been on the path to extinction. Declining audiences and rising operational costs have made the business feasible only for larger conglomerates, while the independent, family-run theater has been squeezed out of the picture. Here their memories are kept alive. Going or gone, but not forgotten.
Source: Seatheater (BLOG)


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2010-03-29
It's an (Organic) Wrap - Las Vegas – There was a lot to digest at the recently concluded Showest convention, ranging from matters of life and death (digital conversion, access to diverse movies) to the frankly frivolous (healthier snack foods). On balance, one left with the sense that at least the distribution sector was 1) on relatively stable economic ground and 2) aware of potential problems ahead and taking preventative measures to blunt future turbulence.
Source: MCN Blogs (BLOGS)


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2010-03-29
Ballantyne Q4 Net Revenues Rose 28.5% to $18.8 Million and 2009 Revenues Rose 31.6 % to $72.1 Million - Ballantyne Strong, Inc. /quotes/comstock/14*!btn/quotes/nls/btn (BTN 4.80, +0.05, +1.05%) , a provider of digital cinema projection equipment and services, cinema screens and other cinema products, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.
Source: The Wall Street Journal


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2010-03-29
3D: cinematic revolution or just a trick of the light? - The studios say it dramatically enhances our viewing experience. But sceptics claim it is merely a ploy to make us pay more at the box office. Jonathan Brown and Kevin Rawlinson investigate
Source: The Independent


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2010-03-29
Barco signs digital cinema contract with Zhejiang Time Cinema - MUMBAI: Barco has signed a major contract for the deployment of 100 digital cinema system for Zhejiang Time Cinema, China's seventh largest cinema chain.
Source: BOC.com


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2010-03-29
'Titans': Paramount, Warner Battle Over 3D Screens - "The Clash of the Titans" has initiated a real-life battle of industry stalwarts as Paramount competes with Warner Bros. over booking scarce 3D-ready movie screens. On the floor of ShoWest last week, following Warner's abrupt decision to move "Titans'" release date to April 2, rumors were rife that Paramount officials were strong-arming theater chain bookers in order to bolster 3D play for their "How to Train Your Dragon," which opens a week from Friday
Source: The Wrap


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