Saturday 29 January 2011

My journey today takes me to duxford to show films to the friends of

Thursday 27 January 2011

The problem with short hair is that your head gets cold!

Tuesday 25 January 2011

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The Latest Cinema and Exhibition Industry News for 25-01-2011

Hello All,

Hope you are all well, please find attached this weeks news headlines, available as ever at: http://www.madcornishprojectionist.co.uk/todays_news.php

Regards

Peter

2011-01-25
Olympic artists float idea of east London mobile cinema - ARTISTS plan to take a Floating Cinema across east London as part of the cultural build-up to the 2012 Olympics.
Source: The Docklands 24 - Editor: VM

2011-01-25
Campaigning group fears for historic site as Crystal Palace cinema gets go-ahead - A campaigning group has expressed concern for future of the historic Rialto cinema building after a planning application for a cinema development at a nearby site was approved.
Source: Streatham Guardian - Editor: VM

2011-01-25
Community buyout mooted to stop Cumbrian cinema closing - Campaigners fighting to save Penrith
Source: News And Star - Editor: VM

2011-01-25
Trust provides film projector for The King's Speech - In 1978, a concerned group in the industry formed The Projected Picture Trust to locate the equipment, renovate and preserve it for future generations.So when the makers of the Hollywood blockbuster The King's Speech needed a projector from the 1930s, the Trust was on hand to help.
Source: BBC News - Editor: VM

2011-01-25
Jersey Odeon building listing decision to be taken soon - A decision is due to be made later which could see the former Odeon Jersey building demolished.
Source: BBC News - Editor: VM

2011-01-25
A daily look at the city's blogs and news sites - The Dominion's chief projectionist Bernard Calder has passed away. The cinema said on its Facebook page
Source: The Guardian - Editor: VM

2011-01-25
The King's Speech: it's a box office phenomenon - Audiences were expected to increase slowly. But older viewers have flocked to The King's Speech, and while they haven't patronised the concession stall, they have tipped off the youngsters
Source: The Guardian - Editor: VM

2011-01-25
Cinema closure secrecy - THE future of the Greater Union Mosman cinema site is shrouded in mystery, with management refusing to comment on anything relating to the imminent closure of the only cinema in Mosman.
Source: Mosman Daily - Editor: VM

2011-01-25
Prince William's Fans May View Royal Wedding Through Murdoch 3-D Glasses - When Prince William and Kate Middleton exchange vows in Westminster Abbey on April 29, some royal watchers may be tearing up from behind 3-D glasses.
Source: Bloomberg - Editor: VM

2011-01-25
The former Jersey Odeon cinema keeps listed status - The former Odeon cinema in St Helier will remain a listed building after the planning minister decided to keep its status in place.
Source: BBC News - Editor: VM

2011-01-25
Cineplex Entertainment Announces Three New Theatres - Cineplex Entertainment (TSX:CGX) today announced plans to develop new entertainment complexes in Abbotsford, British Columbia Edmonton, Alberta and Chatham, Ontario. Each theatre location will feature the latest digital and RealD 3D technology to provide guests with an exceptional entertainment experience.
Source: Marketwire - Editor: VM

2011-01-25
Australian Cinemas, TV Stations Raise Money for Flood Relief - Australian Cinemas, TV Stations Raise Money for Flood Relief
Source: Hollywood Reporter - Editor: VM

2011-01-25
The King's Speech supporter Screen Yorkshire joins BFI in job cuts - Agency that helped awards favourite with locations says up to 15 of its 19 staff could lose their jobs and BFI magazine's future is also under threat
Source: The Guardian - Editor: VM

2011-01-25
Protest over BFI library move - Britain
Source: The Independent - Editor: VM

2011-01-25
Showcase Cinemas Go - This week, Showcase Cinemas will begin the process of going
Source: D Cinema Today - Editor: VM

2011-01-25
UK and Irish box office records broken in 2010 - Toy Story 3, Alice in Wonderland and the penultimate Harry Potter film help takings rise 2% to
Source: The Gaurdian - Editor: VM

2011-01-25
New cinema pledged for the autumn 2012 - The long wait for a cinema in St Neots will be over by Autumn 2012, according to developers.
Source: Cambridge News - Editor: VM
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Peter

Saturday 22 January 2011

I've just bought a book on the best 115 pubs in London so now need someone to help me out trying them all!
Had a great afternoon with everyone at the Ambassdors. I hope to see you all again soon.
Is visiting projectionists and cinemas at Woking :)

Friday 21 January 2011

Saying goodbye to Windmill Road

Tuesday 18 January 2011

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The Latest Cinema and Exhibition Industry News for 18-01-2011

Hello All,

i hope you are well. Today, BAFTA announced it's nominations for this year's film awards, including 14 for the King's Speech, which some you may know the Projected Picture Trust (of which I'm the chairman) provided a BTH projector for. BBC Three Counties have written a nice story about this: http://ping.fm/MeZIb


So here are the news headlines for this week, edited by Vicky Mansfield, available as ever at: http://ping.fm/aa6LT

2011-01-18
Large rooftop cinema proposal on historic Paramount Building before City of Sydney - A Development Application has been submitted to the City of Sydney Council seeking approval for a 250 seat open air cinema to be built on the rooftop of the heritage listed Paramount Building at 78-80 Commonwealth Street Surry Hills. An additional storey would be added to the Paramount building to accomodate the cinema and a 'pavilion', which would serve meals and alcohol to patrons up to midnight.
Source: Street Corner - Editor: VM

2011-01-18
Technicolor & Relativity Media Form Strategic Partnership for Range of Production, Post Production & Distribution Services - http://ping.fm/I7BKc (Euronext Paris : TCH NYSE : TCH) today announced it has formed a strategic partnership with Relativity Media:http://ping.fm/ojo5j a media and entertainment company known for creating, financing and distributing content across all platforms, to provide a broad range of services including production, post production, release printing and distribution services for theatrical and subsequent windows.
Source: 4-Traders - Editor: VM

2011-01-18
Unique digital cinema experience - The move follows the announcement that the venue had been selected to share in
Source: Driffield Today - Editor: VM

2011-01-18
'Cinema' opens for first time in Exning - TOMORROW will see the first cinema production to be shown in Exning Community Church Hall.
Source: New Market Journal - Editor: VM

2011-01-18
MD Martin Bowley quits Digital Cinema Media - Managing director Martin Bowley has resigned from Digital Cinema Media, the cinema sales house jointly owned by cinema chains Odeon and Cineworld, to pursue other opportunities.
Source: Campaign Live - Editor: VM

2011-01-18
Norwich cinema-goers faint during 127 Hours film - When it premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, three people reportedly fainted and another suffered a seizure during the screening.Four months later it appears Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle
Source: EDP24 - Editor: VM

2011-01-18
Richard E Grant and Eddie Izzard sign cinema petition - Actor Richard E Grant and comedian Eddie Izzard have joined a campaign to try to save an under-threat cinema.
Source: BBC News - Editor: VM

2011-01-18
Microspace Digital Cinema Selected by Emerging Pictures to Deliver 2010/2011 Multi-Event Ballet in Cinema Series - Microspace Communications Corporation (Microspace), the leading distributor of digital cinema via satellite, announced today that it has been selected by Emerging Pictures to deliver its 2010/2011 Ballet in Cinema series.
Source: PR Newswire - Editor: VM

2011-01-18
St Albans cinema plans welcomed by council leader Robert Donald - The decision to convert a St Albans theatre into a cinema will help to safeguard the venue
Source: ST Albans Review - Editor: VM

2011-01-18
New St Austell cinema sizes up a top award [Edition 2] - ST AUSTELL'S White River Cinema could be in the same league as Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle and Sir Richard Attenborough after being nominated for a top industry award.
Source: B Net - Editor: VM

2011-01-18
Carlton Screen Advertising Select Unique Digital - Carlton Screen Advertising Ltd (CSA) has chosen Unique Digital
Source: D Cinema Today - Editor: VM

2011-01-18
Project: Fitting-out of Newquay cinema is about to begin - NEWQUAY'S new cinema is still on course to open its doors to film fans in the spring
Source: This Is Plymouth - Editor: VM

2011-01-18
Curzon Cinema needs new volunteers in a bid to expand - An historic cinema in Clevedon is looking for new volunteers in a bid to expand.
Source: BBC News - Editor: VM

2011-01-18
IU to welcome new cinema - IU has had its number of great actors grace the
Source: Indiana Daily Student - Editor: VM

2011-01-18
Protest march to save Penrith cinema - More than 100 protesters have marched through the streets of Penrith in a campaign against plans to close the town's cinema.
Source: BBC News - Editor: VM

2011-01-18
Landlord opens cinema above Telford pub - A landlord has opened a cinema above his Shropshire pub.The Old Fighting Cocks in Telford was derelict a year ago but now up to 32 customers can have a drink and pay
Source: BBC News - Editor: VM

2011-01-18
Technicolor Launching 3D Conversion Business - The company is setting up conversion units for film and TV projects in L.A., London and India.
Source: Hollywood Reporter - Editor: VM

2011-01-18
Trust provides film projector for The King's Speech - In the 1960s, Picture Palaces were boarded up or razed to the ground for redevelopment.
Source: BBC News - Editor: PK

2011-01-18
The King's Speech leads Bafta field - The King's Speech is leading the way in the nominations for this year's Baftas with 14 nods, followed by ballet thriller Black Swan, with 12.
Source: BBC News - Editor: PK

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Peter

Monday 17 January 2011

Has just given blood with @Vicky Mansfield

Saturday 15 January 2011

Has had a productive day at Bletchley Park #bpark with the PPT and then catching up with Flix friends at Westfield

Thursday 13 January 2011

Is off to buy ducks so that he can line them up

Tuesday 11 January 2011

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The Latest Cinema and Exhibition Industry News for 11-01-2011

Hello All,

Hope you are well. Please find this weeks news headlines, available as ever from: http://www.madcornishprojectionist.co.uk/newsindex.php

2011-01-11
China set to reel in film success - The Chinese rekindled their love affair with the cinema last month while the rest of the world went on a festive shopping binge.
Source: The National - Editor: VM

2011-01-11
Review of 2010: October - A local consortium was formed to try and prevent Hebden Bridge Picture House falling victim to Calderdale Council cuts.
Source: Hebden Bridge Times - Editor: VM

2011-01-11
Cinedigm Digital Cinema Names Chris McGurk Chairman and CEO - The Board of Directors of Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), the leader in the digital cinema industry, today announced that Chris McGurk has been named Chief Executive Officer, effectively immediately. Mr. McGurk was also elected Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors.
Source: Market Wire - Editor: VM

2011-01-11
Sigma Designs Launches First Studio-Grade Set Top Box SoC - Sigma Designs (NASDAQ: SIGM), a leading provider of System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions for delivering entertainment and control throughout the home, today set a new bar for advanced connected media players, Blu-ray players and IPTV set-top box (STB) SoCs with the introduction of its SMP8910 media processor. The SMP8910 is the first chip to integrate VXP studio quality video processing and the most flexible 3D video processing into a high-performance media processor.
Source: Market Wire - Editor: CM

2011-01-11
American cinema attendance drops 5% - The number of Americans who went to the cinema in 2010 was around 5% lower than in 2009, a recent report shows.
Source: Digital Spy - Editor: VM

2011-01-11
Councillors to rule on St Albans theatre cinema plans - Councillors could agree major changes to a St Albans theatre when they meet tonight. Cabinet members at St Albans District Council are likely to approve a ?405,000 plan to cut live performances at The Maltings Arts Theatre and run the venue predominantly as a cinema.
Source: St Albans Review - Editor: UK

2011-01-11
End of the reel at town flicks - THERE was no happy ending for an independent picture house that has closed its doors just six months after opening.
Source: Derbyshire Times - Editor: VM

2011-01-11
Cinemark and IMAX End Legal Battle Over Digital Cinemas - After a years-long legal standoff, Cinemark Holdings and IMAX are burying the hatchet.The two companies announced Monday that they have amicably resolved their litigation claims against each other and are partnering on a series of IMAX theaters in Cinemark owned locations.
Source: The Wrap - Editor: VM

2011-01-11
Shopping giants back Tithebarn - It is also negotiating with national cinema chain Cineworld, which has signed up to fill the multi-screen cinema proposed for the 32-acre development.
Source: LEP - Editor: VM

2011-01-11
We've got cash to revive Odeon - A GROUP seeking to revive the former Odeon cinema said it had secured funding for its plans as it submitted a formal bid to take over the building.
Source: News Scotsman - Editor: VM

2011-01-11
New cinema for Newquay set for internal works to commence - The long awaited new multi-screen cinema for Newquay has moved another step forward this week, with the announcement that the external shell of the building will be completed by the end of January, allowing the works to commence on the internal fitting of the four screen complex.
Source: WTW Cinemas - Editor: VM

2011-01-11
German Cinema Admissions Plunge a Shocking 17.4% to 119 million in 2010 - Avatar and 3D surcharges couldn?t save the German box office in 2010, as revenues dropped nearly 9% and ticket sales plunged a shocking 17.4% to 119 million, according to figures from Rentrak EDI.
Source: Hollywood Reporter - Editor: VM

2011-01-11
Rhyl cinema facelift - Plans for the major redevelopment of the Apollo Cinema, Rhyl, are set to be showcased at a special screening of the proposals later this month.
Source: News wales - Editor: VM

2011-01-11
France's Cinema Admissions Hit 43-Year High in 2010 - Some 206.5 million tickets sold for the year, a slow but steady 2.7% rise from 2009.
Source: Hollywood Reporter - Editor: VM

2011-01-11
Cineworld boosted by string of blockbuster film smashes - CINEMA chain Cineworld said 2010 sales rose 4.7 per cent as a series of blockbusters packed its venues.
Source: City AM - Editor: VM

2011-01-11
Doremi Cinema Operations Grow With Expanded Sales Team - Beth Figge and Hannah Cash Join Doremi as veteran Jim Murray relocates to Australia to manage the region
Source: D Cinema Today - Editor: VM

2011-01-11
Hackney Ocean waves goodbye to grim past with Ritzy revamp - A notorious music venue is to become an arthouse cinema as part of plans to regenerate Hackney.
Source: This Is London - Editor: VM

2011-01-11
Former Jersey Odeon building 'must stay listed' - A report on behalf of Jersey Heritage has stated that the former Odeon building in St Helier must keep its listed status.
Source: BBC News - Editor: VM

2011-01-11
Curtains fall on yet another independent cinema - As one of Wales? few remaining independent cinemas closed its doors for the final time yesterday, Sion Morgan looks at the rich history of such picture houses ? and the dwindling few that remain
Source: Wales Online - Editor: VM

2011-01-11
Barco aboard Allure of the Seas - Barco is supplying integrated creative lighting and projection solutions for multiple live stage and cinematic shows presented on Allure of the Seas. The cornerstone of the deployment is a 3D digital cinema theatre - the first installation on a new cruise ship - leveraging Royal Caribbean's pioneering alliance with DreamWorks Animation to showcase first-run movies produced by the company.
Source: L&Si Online - Editor: VM

2011-01-11
Dolby partners with RAAM for prestigious 3D award - This year Dolby Laboratories, a leader in digital cinema services, is to sponsor the RAAM Awards “3D Movie of the Year” category. The award will be presented to the highest grossing 3D movie during 2010 (Jan 1 – Dec 31 2010) at a gala dinner in London’s five star Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square in the heart of Mayfair.
Source: Press Release - Editor: PK
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Wednesday 5 January 2011

Plan for new year is to walk the 3.5 miles to work each morning. Managed both days so far this week.

Tuesday 4 January 2011

The first news headlines of 2011 are now available at: http://ping.fm/LhV8x

The Latest Cinema and Exhibition Industry News for 04-01-2011

Hello All,

Nadelik Lowen ha Blydhen Nowydh Da! (or Happy new year) to you all, I hope you had a good Christmas and that 2011 is a good one for you. I have written a review of the news from 2010 which you can find at http://www.madcornishprojectionist.co.uk/2010review.php.

Finally, before the news headlines for the last two weeks, the King's Speech is out this week (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1504320/). You maybe interested to know that the Projected Picture Trust (http://www.ppttrust.org), of which I am the chairman, provided a projector and projectionist for the film in December 2009. If you have a look at the International Trailer you can see a very brief shot of the projector at 1m04secs in, and I believe that the Trust also as a thank you in the credits.



And now for the first news headlines of 2011, available in the usual place: http://www.madcornishprojectionist.co.uk/todays_news.php:


2011-01-04
Odeon Cinema fate to be decided shortly - Though the fate of Odeon Cinema building has not yet been decided, however, the Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) wants to use its land for recreational purposes.
Source: The News - Editor: VM

2011-01-04
Film reels bound for cinema taken in Maidstone - Thieves have stolen four rolls of film reel that were bound for an Odeon cinema in Kent.
Source: BBC News - Editor: VM

2011-01-04
Cinepolis India appoints Devang Sampat as head strategy - Cinpolis India has appointed Devang Sampat as head of strategy. Sampat has been directly associated with the Indian film exhibition industry for over a decade, specializing in corporate strategy and planning.
Source: Business Of Cinema - Editor: VM

2011-01-04
XDC to deploy SmartJog library & delivery solution in 100 cinemas in Europe - XDC will deploy SmartJog service in 100 cinemas under contract with XDC. The service enables all cinemas to be connected to the SmartJog network as well as provides cinemas with a storage library for Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs).
Source: Business Of Cinema - Editor: VM

2011-01-04
Scrabble Entertainment signs up with Hollywood studios for Mid-East deployment - Indian digital cinema deployment entity Scrabble Entertainment is now going international. After deploying 220 screens across 23 cities in India, and with plans for a further 250 screens by next year, Scrabble Entertainment is now planning to foray into the Middle East.
Source: Business Of Cinema - Editor: VM

2011-01-04
Odeon must reel in buyer to stop the rot - Now, conservation groups have raised concerns that the former Odeon on Clerk Street is suffering from pigeon infestation, damp and dry rot.
Source: Scotsman - Editor: VM

2011-01-04
Actors join campaign to save Thirties cinema - Four of Britain's top actors have joined a campaign opposing plans to build a supermarket and two 14-storey blocks of flats on the site of a Thirties art deco cinema.
Source: This Is London - Editor: VM

2011-01-04
Cinedigm Announces Digital Financing and Deployment for ShowPlex Cinemas - New Theatre Circuit Will Operate 83 New Digital Cinema Screens in Five Midwest States
Source: Market Wire - Editor: VM

2011-01-04
MediaVest retains ?3m Cineworld business - MediaVest has retained the ?3m media business for multiplex cinema chain Cineworld, ending a three-month pitch process.
Source: Media Week - Editor: VM

2011-01-04
Diggers drive out blockbuster premieres as Leicester Square becomes building site - Leicester Square has welcomed some of the biggest stars in the world to its international movie premieres. But for the next 17 months it will host a giant building site - putting red- carpet appearances by the likes of Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz and Emma Watson under threat.
Source: This Is London - Editor: VM

2011-01-04
Ritzy cinema staff agree three-year deal - Union members at the Ritzy cinema accepted a three-year pay deal this month. Rates for 2010/11 will increase by 3.4 per cent backdated to 1 October.
Source: BECTU - Editor: VM

2011-01-04
New owners upgrade theaters - The theater complex at Meadowbrook Mall is under new ownership, a move officials will enhance the movie experience for local moviegoers. Officials also say it should increase the flow of customers.
Source: Morning Sun - Editor: VM

2011-01-04
How 3D films cost families an extra ?11 for a trip to the cinema - Taking children to the movies is a favoured way of keeping them entertained over the holidays. But those hoping a trip to the cinema will provide them with a moment?s peace should beware: it could come at a high price.
Source: Daily Mail - Editor: VM

2011-01-04
Technicolor to issue shares to pay back debt - Set-top box maker Technicolor (TCH.PA) said on Wednesday that it will issue new shares worth about 213 million euros to pay back creditors after it failed to sell assets in its restructuring process fast enough.
Source: Reuters - Editor: VM

2011-01-04
What we were watching at the cinema this year - It?s been good year for British films, this year. It?s been a fantastic year for animation but above all it?s been the year in which 3-D has taken off to such an extent that it has ceased being a story-telling device and has become a gimmick.
Source: EADT - Editor: VM

2011-01-04
Closing date set for Odeon - A CLOSING date has been set for bids to be submitted for the former Odeon cinema on Clerk Street.
Source: Scotsman - Editor: VM

2011-01-04
Planning look again at listed building system - ALL the Island?s historic buildings are to be re-examined to see if they should be retained as listed properties. Jersey Heritage Trust will manage the survey, which will take place next year and in 2012, on behalf of Planning.
Source: This Is Jersey - Editor: VM

2011-01-04
US cinema attendance 5% down on 2009 - The number of north Americans who went to the cinema in 2010 was around 5% down on the 2009 total, figures show.
Source: BBC News - Editor: VM

2011-01-04
Blockbuster deal coming to IMAX - The curtain on a mergers and acquisitions boom could go up early in 2011.
Source: Daily Mail - Editor: VM

2011-01-04
Coming soon? New future for grand old cinema - THE former Adelphi cinema in Attercliffe has been put on the market.The grade II listed building off Attercliffe Road is being sold through London firm Paramount Investments for ?220,000, although ?unconditional offers are invited?.
Source: Sheffield Telegraph - Editor: VM

2011-01-04
Karachi's first 3D digital cinema opens its doors - Movie enthusiast Mariam Azmi said she has watched every trailer on the project website and has scheduled her entertainment calendar for the next month. ?We have no real entertainment in the city which is why this is just what we need right now,? she said, while testing the popcorn, which for her is ?an equally essential? part of the movie experience. ?Good, fresh? she commented, munching the kernels. Display screens above and on the ticket counter listed the movies playing at the cinema as well as the prices (different for regular and 3D cinemas).
Source: Tribune - Editor: VM

2011-01-04
Deluxe Acquires Creative Services and Media Services Business Units from Ascent Media - Completes Previously Announced Transaction to Enhance Post-Production Service Offerings
Source: PR Newswire - Editor: VM

2011-01-04
Final curtain for Hillfields' old Theatre One cinema - IT was the first cinema in Coventry that brought blockbuster hit Star Wars to city audiences. Crowds packed out Theatre One, in Ford Street, Hillfields, after beating the rights to show it before ABC and the Odeon.
Source: Coventry Telegraph - Editor: VM
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Sunday 2 January 2011

Hates trains. �42 single journey from Leamington Spa to London, via Reading - running late so will miss connection and not enough space for luggage :-@

Saturday 1 January 2011

You can tell when you are getting old when you have to have a meeting to work out you social life
Wishing you all a very happy new year, all the best for 2011

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