The Latest Cinema and Exhibition Industry News for 23-08-2011

Hello All,

Here are this weeks news headlines, available as ever from: http://ping.fm/UCkm3 It is also worth looking at the last three stories about the cine-files which are producted by the Guardian each week, the article also from the Guardian about Pop-Up Cinema and finally the story from wired.co.uk about IMAX 3D Projectionists. Also their is currently a four part programme being broadcast on BBC Four called the "Story of British Pathe" and which is currently available on iPlayer: http://ping.fm/8Xpss

Regards

Peter


2011-08-23
Hundreds of boat owners go to world's first sail-in 'sea cinema' at Cowes (but they weren't screening The Perfect Storm) - Hundreds of boats dropped anchor to watch a film on a huge screen at the world's first sail-in movie.
Source: The Daily Mail - Editor: VM

2011-08-23
Aarakshan back in movie halls - A day after media reports and severe criticism by film buffs, the "unofficial" ban on Aarakshan was lifted in the city on Sunday morning.The managements of the Gurgaon multiplexes confirmed that they had been given permission to screen the film.
Source: Times Of India - Editor: VM

2011-08-23
Plaza Cinema donates over - A DORCHESTER cinema has received a big thank you for its support of victims of domestic violence.
Source: Dorset Echo - Editor: VM

2011-08-23
Carpark eyesore at Goulburn Street faces possible cinema rebirth - Sydney City Council wants to turn the Goulburn St parking station from an "unattractive and utilitarian" eyesore into "a major sculptural object and destination" with artwork and climbing plants.
Source: Daily Telegraph - Editor: VM

2011-08-23
Fancy an evening at the cinema? Just start pedalling, mate - In the depths of Notting Hill, 20 pairs of trendy feet are poised on pedals.Their owners have arrived on bikes which have been lined up in front of a huge projector and hooked to a generator, which for the next 90 minutes is going to power a free cycle-in cinema.
Source: This is London - Editor: VM

2011-08-23
Council asked to approve cinema despite objections - THE curtian could go up on a new cinema after council bosses were asked to give the plans the go-ahead.
Source: Burton Mail - Editor: VM

2011-08-23
Odeon cinema wins praise for disabled access - THE Odeon cinema in Aylesbury has been praised by disability campaigners for offering easy access by wheelchair and good, comfortable views.
Source: The Bucks Herald - Editor: VM

2011-08-23
Concern over planned cinema and bar for Farnham - PLANS to build an Odeon cinema equipped with a licensed bar in Farnham town centre have been met with strong concerns.
Source: Get Surrey - Editor: VM

2011-08-23
Channeling Cinedigm: Focus on core strategies includes exhibitor participation - It has been a busy time at Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. since Chris McGurk joined
Source: Film Journal International - Editor: VM

2011-08-23
Cinedigm Digital Cinema and BIG & Digital, LLC Announce North American Content Distribution Partnership Into Digital Museums, Attractions and Educational Venues - Starting With Content From Cinedigm Entertainment Group's Kidtoons Program, Relationship Will Expand Cinedigm's Reach Into New Digital Venues
Source: Market Wire - Editor: VM

2011-08-23
Texas Innovation: DLP Cinema envisions faster and brighter future - No doubt, the global filmmaking and exhibition industries have been profoundly affected by the conversion to digital technologies. With its roots in the 1970s, digital is preferred for entertainment applications because it can overcome the classic analog problems which diminish the quality of presentations over time.
Source: Film Journal INternational - Editor: VM

2011-08-23
Veritek and Sony Digital Cinema strengthen Customer Service and Support - Veritek is pleased to announce today the start of a 10 year service agreement with Sony Europe Ltd to deliver service support to exhibitors across Europe.
Source: D Cinema Today - Editor: VM

2011-08-23
Cinema reopens after £2.5m refurbishment - The Apollo Cinema, on the Rhyl seafront, has reopened after a £2.5million refurbishment.
Source: Wales Online - Editor: VM

2011-08-23
Geoffrey Rush Named Founding President of New Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts - January date set for Academy's awards designed to tie into international awards season.
Source: Hollywood Reporter - Editor: VM

2011-08-23
Cineworld Group a buy after investing in 3D - Cinema businesses are enormously dependent on what Hollywood has to offer - a scrappy slate amounts to scrappy takings, while a Harry Potter or Twilight blockbuster is a sure-fire winner all round.
Source: The Telegraph - Editor: VM

2011-08-23
Digital accessibility: Exhibition industry aims to deliver entertainment for all - At CinemaCon 2011 in Las Vegas, the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) hosted a special Accessibility Demonstration for Digital Cinema. Alongside legislative mandates across many states and numerous community commitment programs that North American theatre circuits have in place, NATO deserves special credit for calling attention to the opportunities afforded by digital technologies in providing access to all guests.
Source: Film Journal International - Editor: VM

2011-08-23
Barbican Centre Plans Two New Cinema Screens - The City of London has granted planning permission for a pair of new cinema screens at the Barbican Centre.
Source: Londonist - Editor: VM

2011-08-23
GDC bags contract for deployment of 372 digital cinema servers in US - GDC Technology has signed a deployment contract with four Minnesota-based individual theatre chains namely CEC Theatres (137 screens), Mann Theatres (79 screens), Muller Family Theatres (104 screens) and UEC Theatres (124 screens).
Source: Business Of Cinema - Editor: VM

2011-08-23
Council - Tunbridge Wells Borough Council chiefs say they are to continue to push ahead with plans for a compulsory purchase order (CPO) on the derelict cinema site - despite it being sold this week in a
Source: Kent News - Editor: VM

2011-08-23
Inside the world of IMAX 3D projectionists - "I could teach you how to do this in an hour," says Jim Warburton. We're in the projection room of the Odeon IMAX 3D cinema in Greenwich. Warburton is standing next to two massive, air-cooled projectors, currently beaming the new Harry Potter film onto the massive screen.
Source: Wired.co.uk - Editor: PK

2011-08-23
Pop-up cinemas: top 10 tips for creating your own - Whether it's films on fridges or Cannes in a van, site-specific screenings are proving a summer hit. Here, the mavericks behind the magic tell us how to get in on the show
Source: Guardian Blog - Editor: PK

2011-08-23
Cine-Files - Weekly reviews of bricks-and-mortar cinemas. Pitch in with your own review in the comments, and post suggestions of cinemas to review on our open suggestion thread, or email us direct.
Source: The Guardian - Editor: PK
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Regards

Peter