The Latest Cinema and Exhibition Industry News for 05-04-2011

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The lastest news headlines are available from http://www.madcornishprojectionist.co.uk/todays_news.php:


2011-04-05
'DDLJ' impacted by Mumbai cinema strike - Yash Chopra's Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge has continued its unbroken run of screenings, despite staff at the single-screen cinema which shows the film currently being engaged in strike action.
Source: Digital Spy - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
Big show of support for bringing movies back to Westport - Campaigning to bring a community movie theater back to town, the Westport Cinema Initiative kicked off its season Saturday at the Westport Country Playhouse by screening four films that attracted enthusiastic audiences.
Source: Westport News - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
The Crazy Ways Theaters are Luring Moviegoers - The Hollywood Reporter magazine looks at the ever-more luxurious battle to attract customers with cuisine, cocktails and stylish d
Source: Hollywood Reporter - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
DLP Cinema - DLP Cinema Projectors Clearly the Leader Worldwide With Installations from Barco, Christie, and NEC
Source: PR Newswire - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
Sonic Equipment Company Uses GDC New FIPS Level 3 Certified IMB and SX-2000 Server in Dodge City, KS Conversion - Sonic Equipment Company has recently converted the Village 8 Cinemas in Dodge City, KS to digital cinema using the GDC Integrated Media Block (IMB) and SX-2000 server. The conversion is the first for Sonic using the latest in server technology. The Village 8 is also B&B Theatres first theatre equipped with GDC
Source: D Cinema Today - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
Doremi Readies Upcoming Software Release for IMB/ShowVault DCI Compliance - Doremi Cinema, the leading provider of Integrated Media Block technology and installations is poised to release their upcoming software to meet the rigorous demands of the Compliance Test Plan (CTP). Passing the CTP is required for all digital cinema equipment to become DCI Compliant.
Source: D Cinema Today - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
RealD Surpasses 15,000 3D Cinema Screens - Motion Picture Exhibitors Ramp RealD 3D Installations in Anticipation of Summer Movie Lineup
Source: Business Wire - Editor: CV

2011-04-05
Cineola Digital Cinema for better movie clarity in theatres - Cineola Digital Cinemas today announced its foray into the digital technology medium as a part of plans to provide better movie clarity in theatres. The company aims to help deliver high-quality digital content through indigenously developed technology, a top company official said.
Source: News In MSN - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
THX Certifies Five More Global Cinema and Studio Partners - Enabling Millions More Around the World to Enjoy the Finest Cinema-Going Experiences
Source: PR Newswire - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
UK Film Council bows out with stereotypes report - On the eve of its closure, the UK Film Council has issued a report saying more should be done in film to portray the country's audiences authentically.
Source: BBC News - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
Poll - should the old Odeon become a pub? - With Wetherspoon declaring an interest in the Southside's decaying art deco landmark, we want to know what you think
Source: Guardian - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
IMAX to install theatres in Russia - IMAX Corp. and Cinema Park, an exhibition chain owned by Russia's largest media holding company, Profmedia, said Tuesday they signed a deal to install eight IMAX theatre systems in Russian cities.
Source: Business Week - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
For cinema,a very healthy picture - Spending on movie theater advertising grows 12.7 percent
Source: Media Life - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
Russia's Cinema Park Seeks to Become Country's Biggest Exhibitor - The Russian theater chain is looking to acquire Kinostar de Lux for $70 million - $80 million.
Source: Hollywood Reporter - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
Curtain may fall on Coliseum cinema in Porthmadog - The screen may stay dark for one of Gwynedd's oldest cinemas after a meeting is called to decide its fate.
Source: BBC News - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
Dolby Demonstrates Digital Cinema Innovations at CinemaCon 2011 - New servers, software, and low-cost 3D glasses on display
Source: Business Wire - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
Arts Alliance Media adds Sony, GDC, Qube to TMS portfolio - Arts Alliance Media (AAM), Europe
Source: Film Journal International - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
Sonic Equipment Company Announces Rollout of Christie CP2210 DLP Digital Cinema Projector Installations - Sonic Equipment Company and Christie
Source: D cinema Today - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
UPDATE 1-Terra Firma mulls 1 bln stg Odeon sale-sources - Terra Firma weighs Odeon sale, refinancing-sources
Source: Reuters - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
Iain Smith appointed chair of British Film Commission advisory board - Producer of Alexander and The A-Team to head revamped body responsible for attracting non-British productions to film in UK
Source: Guardian - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
Russian Government Mulls Lifting 15% Import Tax on Digital Cinema Projection Equipment - The tax could be lifted as of April 1 for a five-year period.
Source: Hollywood Reporter - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
City Screen Announces Hackney Picturehouse - City Screen, the owner and operator of Picturehouse Cinemas, has announced a new addition to their circuit of cinemas - the Hackney Picturehouse, a 4-screen community cinema, due to open this autumn.
Source: 4rfv - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
Goodrich Quality Theaters Goes 100% Digital with Cinedigm Digital Cinema - Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp.(NASDAQ: CIDM), the global leader in digital cinema, announced the signing of a long term VPF deployment agreement with Goodrich Quality Theaters that will provide for the digital conversion of 255 screens at 28 theaters. The rollout is expected to begin in April 2011 and be completed by the end of the year, at which time all Goodrich Quality Theaters will be 100% digital.
Source: D Cinema Today - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
James Cameron, Jon Landau Explore Option to Improve Digital Movie Quality - The "Avatar" director and his producing partner are exploring shooting and projecting digital movies at a higher frame rate in the hopes of achieving brighter images and improved 3D.
Source: Hollywood Reporter - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
Sony Expands Financing Options for Exhibitors with New Exhibitor Managed Financing Program - Continuing to provide full-service digital cinema solutions for exhibitors of all sizes, Sony Electronics is offering a unique new program for exhibitors to participate in the 4K digital cinema conversion.
Source: D Cinema Today - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
Deluxe/EchoStar to Project NHL Game at CinemaCon - The matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins will be part of a demonstration of a soon-to-be-launched satellite delivery service.
Source: Hollywood Reporter - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
Hollywood offers films at home within weeks of cinema release - Hollywood blockbusters will soon be shown in living rooms within weeks of their box office opening, in a move being strongly opposed by cinema chains.
Source: Guardian - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
Harry Potter film director joins campaign to save Penrith cinema - Penrith cinema campaigners are hoping the latest recruits to their fight to save the Alhambra will add a touch of magic.
Source: News And star - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
Fade out from the UK Film Council ... to the British Film Institute - Despite condemnation of its closure UKFC faded smoothly to black, with functions transferred to the BFI and regional agency Film London
Source: Guardian - Editor: VM

2011-04-05
XDC and the Digital Funding Partnership (DFP) Agree To Deploy Digital Screens in the UK - The Digital Funding Partnership (UK), a limited liability partnership representing over 120 independent Exhibitors and some 400 screens in the UK has agreed to contract with XDC, the n
Source: D Cinema Today - Editor: VM

Regards

Peter