Tuesday 28 June 2011

The Latest Cinema and Exhibition Industry News for 28-06-2011

Hello All,

Here is this weeks news headlines available as ever at: http://www.madcornishprojectionist.co.uk/todays_news.php

2011-06-28
Canadian Digital Cinema Partnership Announces Completion of $115 Million Financing for Digital Cinema Conversion - Cineplex Entertainment and Empires Theatres Limited Will Convert 1600 Screens to Digital
Source: Market Watch - Editor: VM

2011-06-28
Village Theatre set to open its doors - The iconic landmark has been shuttered for 10 years
Source: Sign On San Diego - Editor: VM

2011-06-28
A year of progress: D-cinema sites approach 50% in major European markets - At this year
Source: Film Journal International - Editor: VM

2011-06-28
Malco Theatres Chooses Cinedigm Digital Cinema for Digital Deployment - Deal Will Enable the Rollout of 278 New Digital Cinema Screens
Source: Market Watch - Editor: VM

2011-06-28
Cinemark Announces New 16-Screen Theatre at Oakley Station in The Center of Cincinnati - Cinemark Announces New 16-Screen Theatre at Oakley Station in The Center of Cincinnati
Source: Market Watch - Editor: VM

2011-06-28
Panavision 3D System to be integrated with Sony Digital Cinema 4K Projectors - Combination will provide new customer experience options in Europe and beyond
Source: D Cinema Today - Editor: VM

2011-06-28
Sony Digital Cinema Confirms First Independent Cinema Partnership in Europe - Sony Digital Cinema and Everyman Cinemas, the boutique chain of independent cinemas which offer a premium service to customers, today announced they have signed a Virtual Print Fee (VPF) agreement, making Everyman Cinemas the first independent cinema chain to sign a deal of its kind in Europe.
Source: D Cinema Today - Editor: VM

2011-06-28
Pearl & Dean Select Unique Digital - Pearl & Dean Ltd (P&D) has chosen Unique Digital
Source: D Cinema Today - Editor: VM

2011-06-28
Key Canadian circuits on track to complete digital upgrade by 2012 - The two largest cinema circuits in Canada, through joint venture entity Canadian Digital Cinema Partnership (CDCP), have secured $115m in financing to enable a full upgrade of their combined 1,600 screens to digital by end 2012. Deal closely follows a recent surge in digital activity of independent circuits in Canada also with target end date set for 2012.
Source: Screen Digest - Editor: VM

2011-06-28
Dolby Announces Next-Generation Dolby 3D Kids - New design delivers improved comfort for children in time for June 24 release of Disney Pixar's
Source: D Cinema Today - Editor: VM

2011-06-28
Paramount Releasing Ultra-Bright Digital Prints of - Brightness has been one of the most common complaints about the presentation of 3D films in the past year. And so Michael Bay and Paramount are trying to be strict with exhibitors with respect to Transformers: Dark of the Moon. The studio is pushing a specific digital print mastered to deliver
Source: Slash Film - Editor: VM

2011-06-28
Dolby Showcases 3D Technology at Sterling Cinema with Barco - Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) and Barco have collaborated to support Sterling Cinema
Source: D Cinema Today - Editor: VM

2011-06-28
Wisconsin-Based Rogers Cinema Selects Sonic Equipment Company for Digital Conversion Featuring GDC Servers - Sonic Equipment Company (
Source: D Cinema Today - Editor: VM

2011-06-28
In the cards: From Premiere Club to bonus points, ODEON, UCI & CinemaxX have moviegoers covered- As everybody knows, the European theatrical exhibition business is as varied as its cinemagoers and the countries that they live in. So it should come as no surprise that there are differences as well in the programs and offerings geared at building customer loyalty.
Source: Film Journal INternational - Editor: VM

2011-06-28
Entertainment venue plan for Chester Odeon building thrown out - PLANNING permission has been refused for a cultural and entertainment venue at Chester's iconic grade two listed Odeon cinema.
Source: Chester Chronicle - Editor: VM

2011-06-28
The golden age of cinemas - Before identikit multiplexes, a trip to the movies meant audiences could see bold architecture as well as a film. Chris Beanland celebrates the picture palaces of the past
Source: The Independent (Blog) - Editor: VM

2011-06-28
Colchester Odeon goes digital - IT'S the end of an era for Colchester's silver screens. Colchester Odeon has installed new digital projectors as part of the company's multimillion pound upgrade across the country, closing the curtain on traditional 35mm film.
Source: Gazette News - Editor: VM

2011-06-28
Dreamland Cinema site in Margate to get major repairs - Urgent repair work on the Dreamland Cinema building has got under way in a bid to repair damage to the listed building.
Source: Kent News - Editor: VM

2011-06-28
Barco Unveils - Digital Cinema pioneer Barco has announced the release of a new platform for end-to-end theater management. Barco's Theater Management System (TMS) fully integrates with Barco's digital cinema projection systems, while remaining compatible with all leading playback server brands, thus creating a truly 'open' asset management platform for digital cinema multiplexes.
Source: D Cinema Today - Editor: VM

2011-06-28
Hollywood Theater goes digital - A popular movie theater known for its low-priced, second-run movies is going through some big changes. The Hollywood Theater in Mattydale has a new system that will allow it to show movies with digital and 3D technology.
Source: 9WSYR - Editor: VM

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Regards

Peter
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Monday 27 June 2011

Just arrived through the door from Glastonbury. Hot and tired, but it was fun.

Friday 24 June 2011

Is pleased to be using a barco at #glasto2011 @barco

Thursday 23 June 2011

And we are up and running - first film of #Glasto2011 is running...

Tuesday 21 June 2011

Tuesday 14 June 2011

The Latest Cinema and Exhibition Industry News for 14-06-2011 is now available at: http://ping.fm/K7Dzz

Sunday 12 June 2011

On the way to Bletchley Park to show films at Projected Picture Trust

Saturday 4 June 2011

will today not only be running 35mm, but it will be on changeovers as well! Problem is I can't remember when I last ran a changeover!

Friday 3 June 2011

Tonight I will be watching my film NOT in 3D and on film because there will be a projectionist there to check it!

Thursday 2 June 2011

now why couldn't have the weather been as nice as it is today last weekend. Outdoor films would have been so much nicer.
I've managed to leave my phones at home today, so should have a requirement to contact me via another electronic means.

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