The Latest Cinema and Exhibition Industry News for 03-01-2012

Hello all,

First of all, happy new year to you. Please find below this weeks news headlines, available at: http://www.madcornishprojectionist.co.uk/todays_news.php.

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2011 News Review is now available at: http://www.madcornishprojectionist.co.uk/2011review.php

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2012-01-03
Mark Kermode Blogs on the Projectionist - Mark Kermode attended the BKSTS CTC Christmas Party in December 2011 and helped to present the awards. He used the awards as one of the theme of his blogs:


Source: BBC.co.uk - Editor: PK

2012-01-03
UFO Moviez eyes 100 more cinemas in Gujarat by next fiscal - Having already ramped up its digital cinema network to 195 theatres in Gujarat by December 2011, UFO Moviez India Ltd, is planning to add another 100 cinemas to its kitty in the state by next fiscal.
Source: Business Standard - Editor: VM

2012-01-03
Edinburgh gets first IMAX screen - Cineworld Fountain Park to launch IMAX cinema with Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
Source: List - Editor: VM

2012-01-03
St Neots' £8m cinema and theatre given go-ahead - St Neots is to have its own cinema after years of campaigning by its town council and residents.
Source: BBC News - Editor: VM

2012-01-03
L.A.'s art house theaters squeezed by growing competition - Veteran independent cinemas are losing customers to major chains booking more specialty films and new high-end theaters offering a mix of movies along with premium services.
Source: LA Times - Editor: VM

2012-01-03
Village Cinemas enters Romanian market with 2012 Iasi opening - International cinema chain Village Cinemas is set to open its first Romanian multiplex in Iasi
Source: Romania Insider - Editor: VM

2012-01-03
Digital Cinema Destinations Corp. Files Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering - WESTFIELD, NJ, Dec 21, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Digital Cinema Destinations Corp. (Digiplex) today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to the proposed initial public offering of its Class A common stock.
Source: Market Watch - Editor: VM

2012-01-03
Trak to take over Chelsea Cinema - Trak Cinemas has won the new lease from Burnside Council to operate the Chelsea Cinema.
Source: ABC News - Editor: VM

2012-01-03
Monroe movie house among first to go digital - Phoenix Theatres has completed the installation of digital projection and sound technology at its eight movie screens at the Mall of Monroe and 10 others it operates at Laurel Park Place in Livonia, a move that should boost viewing quality.
Source: Monroe News - Editor: VM

2012-01-03
Paris cinemas protest at the degradation of culture - Two of the best-known independent cinemas in Paris have ìabolished Christmasî to protest against the monopolisation of popular art films by the big, French cinema chains.
Source: Independent - Editor: VM

2012-01-03
Bolton town centre to get community cinema - A COMMUNITY cinema will open in Bolton town centre in the New Year in a fresh move to revitalise the town centre.
Source: This Is Lancashire - Editor: VM

2012-01-03
XDC Group, Digital Cinema Ltd and Digital Finance Ltd Become Partners for Digital Roll in Ireland - XDC Group and DFL have reached an agreement to allow XDC to provide significant funding of the digital roll-out in Ireland. Existing DFL VPF agreements with Irish exhibitors will be transferred to XDC. Already deployed digital systems will be acquired by XDC and managed under their VPF agreement with the Studios.
Source: D Cinema Today - Editor: VM

2012-01-03
XDC/FTT To Reorganise European Sales - In the wake of the expansion of the group, XDC/FTT will be resetting the course for its European sales activities at the beginning of next year.
Source: D Cinema Today - Editor: VM

2012-01-03
Thanks for the memories: It's the end of an era as 35mm film declines - Almost since it was patented in 1889 by George Eastman, when Queen Victoria was on the English throne, the Eiffel Tower was inaugurated in Paris, and The Coca-Cola Company was incorporated in Atlanta, celluloid 35mm has been the format of choice for the film industry. It has fought off all comers to its pre-eminence until now, as the digital revolution that has affected all aspects of our lives finally turns its attention to the cinema.
Source: Film Journal International - Editor: VM

2012-01-03
Coast cinema wins right to serve booze - ONE of the Gold Coast's biggest cinemas has been granted permission to serve alcohol to patrons despite concerns from authorities it may make it easier for minors to access.
Source: Gold Coast - Editor: VM

2012-01-03
SEEDArts to revive Columbia City Cinema - SEEDArts, Southeast Seattleís largest nonprofit arts organization, has announced plans to revive Columbia City Cinema.
Source: Rainier Valley Komo - Editor: VM

2012-01-03
Newport's Odeon Cinema gets revamp cash - ONE of Newport's most iconic buildings is set to get a facelift thanks to a £180,000 council grant.
Source: South Wales Argus - Editor: VM

2012-01-03
Barco Digital Cinema Projectors Selected for Brand-New Cineplex in Singapore - Barco, a technology leader in the Digital Cinema industry, is proud to announce that Golden Village Multiplex Pte Ltd., Singapore's leading cinema exhibitor, will equip its new multiplex, Golden Village Katong, with Barco's projector technology. Golden Village Katong is a fully digital cinema multiplex comprising eight auditoriums.
Source: D Cinema Today - Editor: VM

2012-01-03
City to run Granite City Cinema starting New Year's Day - Granite City will take over the management of the Granite City Cinema on New Year's Day.
Source: STL Today - Editor: VM

2012-01-03
Italy's Movie Attendance Falls 13% During Christmas Weekend - Box office receipts totaled $24.1 million compared to $27.6 million last year with this year's ticket sales plummeting more than 15 percent.
Source: Hollywood Reporter - Editor: VM

2012-01-03
Dolby Achieves DCI Compliance for Dolby Screen Server - Software Upgradable Servers Ensure Smooth Transition for Customers
Source: D Cinema Today - Editor: VM

2012-01-03
98-year-old Cumbrian cinema saved from closure - One of Cumbriaís oldest cinemas has been saved from closure after its manager took over the business.
Source: News And Star - Editor: VM
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Regards

Peter J. Knight