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2012-02-28
Oscars: Cinematography nominees discuss film versus digital - This year's Oscar nominees for cinematography present a particularly varied cross-section of contemporary filmmaking at a time when the very infrastructure of how movies are made and seen is in transition. Consider: 35-millimeter film prints are being phased out in favor of digital projection. Consumer still cameras can be used to shoot high-definition digital video. Video on demand is becoming a popular viewing option. Even the venerable Eastman Kodak, which produces the film stock on which many movies are made, recently filed for bankruptcy protection.
Source: LA Times (Blog)

2012-02-28
3D Film And D-BOX Gimmicks Won - The film industry is facing much the same issue that the games industry started to face a few years ago: when brick-and-mortar video game stores started to lose their relevance as online retailers and digital distribution took over, they started to push launch parties and pre-order deals to stay afloat. Cinemas are now facing a similarly tough time, trying to remain a popular destination even with piracy, instant streaming, and Blu-Ray releases starting to detract from their popularity.
Source: Z Connection (Blog)

2012-02-28
Single theatre owners in a dilemma in city - Single screen theatre owners in the city are in a dilemma - whether to run theatre with a pittance of profit or close them.
Source: Times Of India

2012-02-28
Hope for Rosebud Cinema? Former Owner Might Take Control - Current owner said it's difficult to refinance or renew commercial loans in current environment
Source: Wauwatosa Patch

2012-02-28
Cinema seeks a second screen - Filmgoers could soon have more viewing options as Speciality Cinema has applied to build a second theatre.
Source: Royal Gazette

2012-02-28
Cineworld 'sorry' as 15-rated trailer upsets children - Cineworld have apologised after a 15-rated trailer was shown before a U-rated film in one of their cinemas.
Source: BBC News

2012-02-28
Odeon deal just part of the pension picture - Odeon deal just part of the pension picture;A NORTHERN Ireland pension fund is set to enjoy a starring role in an English town after acquiring its only cinema in a deal worth more than £9 million.
Source: Irish Times

2012-02-28
Hot Docs Readies Bloor Cinema for Special Re-Opening Events - A century-old cinema is ready for its close up, having been renovated, redecorated and outfitted with state of the art film and media presentation technology.
Source: Media Caster

2012-02-28
Council accused of 'stealing cinema business' - The owners of a cinema company have accused a council of stealing their business after they were told they could no longer work from an arts centre.
Source: The Argus

2012-02-28
East Jerusalem cinema reopens after 25 years - Palestinians in occupied East Jerusalem can once again go to the movies, now that Al Quds Cinema has reopened its doors after being closed for 25 years. Organizers say this signals the rebirth for Palestinian arts and culture in the city.
Source: The Electronic Intifada

2012-02-28
Movie magic gets a makeover - A £1m refurbishment has been completed at an Oxford cinema, reviving memories of its 1930s heyday.
Source: Oxford Mail

2012-02-28
Oscars slated to celebrate 1920s cinema history - It's only the 84th year of the Academy Awards, yet the nostalgia factor feels as though Hollywood is celebrating a centennial of some sort.
Source: Fox News

2012-02-28
Cinema halls oppose service tax, stay shut - Cinema halls across the city and suburbs remained closed on Thursday against the Central government's move to levy service tax of 10.3 per cent on the film industry. The day also saw the suspension of work relating to film shoots and distribution. Various associations said the move would only cause further harm to the industry, which is already struggling.
Source: The Hindu

2012-02-28
Seven of Oscar's Best Picture Nominees Lensed on Kodak Film - As the Kodak name is removed from the Academy Awards venue in the wake of the film manufacturer
Source: Hollywood Reporter

2012-02-28
Immersive 3D Sound from imm Sound Also Leader in Exhibitor Satisfaction - Immersive 3D sound from imm sound is preferred by exhibitors, who value the spectacular quality of the technology, the ease of the system installation and the success in terms of viewer attendance. imm sound is the leader in number of installed rooms, with systems operating in USA, Europe, Latin America and Asia. The excellent response to imm sound by cinemas worldwide strengthens its leader position.
Source: D Cinema Today

2012-02-28
Real Cinemas Will Destroy the Mulitplexes - Like most discerning people, I had stopped going to the cinema at Whiteleys, in Bayswater. It was a bog-standard multiplex, apparently designed by somebody who hated humanity not quite, but almost, enough to go on a killing spree. We all know about multiplexes: the auditoriums cold (keeps down the smells, apparently
Source: Sunday Times [Blog Post]

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