Monday 30 April 2012

Is on the train leaving Bradford, which is nice and sunny - what a contrast to when I arrived in the rain....

Saturday 28 April 2012

All I can say is bring back the breakdown films! How the West was Won break in 2nd part so film was shown!

Friday 27 April 2012

Break in the day. Looked around the Media Museum, appears to be largely tv based :( an then found centre of Bradford. Getting sense of place
About ti see This is Cinerma for the very first time :)!

Tuesday 24 April 2012

The Latest Cinema and Exhibition Industry News.

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Please find below this weeks news headlines, available from:
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2012-04-24
The Death of the Traditional Film Projectionist -
Source: Channel 4 News

2012-04-24
NAB 2012: More Than Half Of The World's Cinema Screens Are Digital - Innovation continues as laser illuminated projection is previewed, anti-piracy measures are developed.
Source: Hollywood Reporter

2012-04-24
Theatrical rescue plan for old Odeon cinema - MUSICAL producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh wants to turn a former Glasgow cinema into a theatre. Sir Cameron wants to refurbish the old Odeon in Renfield Street, but admits his chances are slim. He said: "You could put 2000 seats in there, but the city doesn't seem to want it. I would certainly contribute money towards it."
Source: Evening Times

2012-04-24
Carmike Acquires Clarion, PA-Based Digital, State-of-the-Art Seven-Plex Theatre - Carmike Cinemas, Inc. /quotes/zigman/87233/quotes/nls/ckec CKEC -0.47% , a leading digital cinema and 3-D motion picture exhibitor, today announced the completed acquisition of a seven-screen entertainment complex based in Clarion, PA. All seven screens at the Clarion location will feature state-of-the-art digital projection and sound systems, one screen is 3-D compatible and all seven auditoriums have stadium seating configurations. The theatre was acquired from Destinta Theatres, a regional exhibitor with four remaining theatres, two in PA, and one each in NY and CT.
Source: Market Watch

2012-04-24
Smartjog and Cinelab Group Inks A 5 Year Agreement for Digital Cinema Distribution Solutions in Russia and CIS - CineLab becomes the first digital cinema network operator to license SmartJog's solutions.
Source: D Cinema Today

2012-04-24
Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS Announces High Frame Rate 3D Technology at NAB 2012 - Head of Department Moving Picture Technologies Siegfried Foessel reveals high frame rate capabilities for 3D, shot with 120 frames per eye.
Source: D Cinema Today

2012-04-24
Digital Cinema Destinations Corp. (Digiplex) Prices Initial Public Offering - Digital Cinema Destinations Corp. /quotes/zigman/9438327/quotes/nls/dcin DCIN 0.00% , a fast-growing motion picture exhibitor dedicated to transforming movie theatres into digital entertainment centers, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 2.2 million shares of Class A common stock at $6.10 per share.
Source: Market watch

2012-04-24
Cinemark Announces Opening of New 16-Screen All-Digital Century Theatre in Fremont, CA - The Newest Bay Area Theatre Features Cinemark's NextGen Concept.
Source: Market Watch

2012-04-24
Digital Film Technology Integrates Fraunhofer IIS's easyDCP Post Production Software - easyDCP allows for easy generation and play-out of digital cinema packages and offers a high quality, cost-effect way to create a variety of distribution formats.
Source: D Cinema Today

2012-04-24
New Cineplex Odeon Windermere and VIP Cinemas Opens April 20th - Tickets go on-sale April 18th Invitation-only gala event April 18th - Media invited Grand opening Community Day fundraiser April 28th.
Source: Market Watch

2012-04-24
IDC Announces Cinema Distribution with Thaicom - International Datacasting Corporation /quotes/zigman/17429 CA:IDC +3.28% , a global leader in digital content distribution for the world's premiere broadcasters, today announces the signing of a contract with Thaicom Public Company Limited which, in conjunction with their customer, will own and operate a satellite cinema distribution system throughout south east Asia.
Source: Market Watch

2012-04-24
Sonic Equipment Company Completes 100% Digital Conversion of Rogers Cinema Circuit - Sonic Equipment Company, an industry leader in digital cinema integration and Rogers Cinema, are proud to announce the successful completed conversion of all seven of Roger Cinemas Theatres throughout Wisconsin. All 38 of Rogers Cinemaís screens feature Christieís award winning series II projectors, GDC servers and Datasat AP20 audio processors.
Source: D Cinema Today

2012-04-24
Barco Expands Partnership with Cinedigm, Providing Immediate Access to $125M Digital Cinema Financing Program in North America - Barco, the global digital cinema technology leader, has signed a new supply agreement with Cinedigm to secure additional funding for exhibitors wishing to finance their digital cinema conversion. This turnkey solution from Barco and Cinedigm is available immediately and will continue through late 2012.
Source: D Cinema Today

2012-04-24
Park Road, Weta cooperate with Christie on high frame rates - New Zealand-based Park Road Post Production and Weta Digital have signed a technology co-production agreement with Christie to work together on digital cinema production and projection advancement, especially high frame rates (HFR).
Source: Screen Daily

2012-04-24
Odeon to complete digital projector overhaul with NEC Display Solutions - Europe's largest cinema operator Odeon UCI is to upgrade all of its 2,100 screens in its 231 cinemas across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy and Portugal to one of the four digital projectors available from NEC.
Source: Screen Daily

2012-04-24
Cameron urged to help save Bradford Odeon - THE Prime Minister is to be asked to personally step in to resolve the ongoing battle to save one of Bradford's most iconic buildings from demolition after it emerged the agency that owns it has a contractual clause that could prevent it being demolished.
Source: Yorkshire Post

2012-04-24
'The Impossible', the First Film with imm Sound's Immersive 3D Sound - The film 'The Impossible', directed by Juan Antonio Bayona and starring Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts, recreates the drama of the tsunami that hit the coastlines of Thailand in December 2004. imm sound is the world leader in 3D immersive sound solutions for the cinema industry and the filmís post-production will be carried out using their 3D immersive sound.
Source: D Cinema Today

2012-04-24
Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas Launches Boothless Projection System with Christie Managed Services - 'Theater of the Future' Brings Luxury and the Latest in Hi-Tech, Low Maintenance Digital Cinema Technology to the U.S.
Source: D Cinema Today

2012-04-24
New seats arrive for Oban Phoenix Cinema - NEW seats emblazoned with the Oban Phoenix Cinema's logo have arrived at the George Street picture house as refurbishments continue apace.
Source: Oban Times

2012-04-24
Photonica Inc. Taking Pre-Orders from Industry Developer Partners for Large to Digital Cinema-Size Direct-View Flexible Flat Screen Displays - First manufacturing line expected to be operational for delivery of units to industrial partners by end of Q1 2013
Source: D cinema Today

2012-04-24
CinemaCon 2012: Volfoni Presents Smartcrystal Cinema, Their First Passive 3D System for The Cinema - For the first time ever, Volfoni's passive 3D polarization modulator, SmartCrystal Cinema, will be on display at the 2012 CinemaCon, Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas, April 23-26.
Source: D Cinema Today

2012-04-24
Odeon Lead the Way with Unique Digital's Basekey - Odeon Cinemas have signed up to Unique Digital's new Basekey key delivery system to distribute the film security keys to all 108 sites across their circuit in the UK & Ireland.
Source: D Cinema Today

2012-04-24
SmartJog Doubles its Satellite Capacity via Intelsat to Expand Delivery of Digital Cinema Services in Europe - SmartJog to increase its global digital cinema distribution on Intelsat 905
Source: Press Release

2012-04-24
Christie Cinema Solutions Provide Cinemacon Attendees “Future Proofing” Investments - New Products to Power High Frame Rate (HFR) Projection, Premium Experiences and Alternative Content Revenue Streams for Exhibitors
Source: Press Release

2012-04-24
Christie renews partnership with Cannes Festival for further three years - Christie®, world leader in digital projection solutions for the film industry, today announced the renewal of its partnership with the organising body of the Cannes International Film Festival for another three years.
Source: Press Release

2012-04-24
New Christie SKA-3D Cinema Processor Enables Virtually Any Alternative Content Source on a Digital Cinema Projector - Christie® has announced the launch of the new Christie® SKA-3D™ digital cinema processor, a powerful product innovation that delivers flawless audio performance and 2D/3D image playback from virtually any content source on any brand of projector with separate L/R eye dual DVI inputs. It is a true, high-calibre “all in one” cinema processor that ends equipment rack clutter by combining multiple units typically found in a projection booth – an audio processor, digital crossovers, video scaler, 3D decoders, video cross conversion and more – into a single, lightweight and compact box.
Source: Press Release

2012-04-24
Christie IMB Introduced at Cinemacon - Designed for DCI-compliancy, fully-integrated media block brings 4K and high frame rate projection to life
Source: Press Release

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Tuesday 17 April 2012

The Latest Cinema and Exhibition Industry News.

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Please find this weeks news headlines, available from: http://www.madcornishprojectionist.co.uk/latest_news.php


2012-04-17
Mexico's Cinepolis Eyeing Stake in India's Big Cinemas (Report) - The world's fifth largest multiplex operator is reportedly in talks with India's largest theatrical chain, Reliance-owned Big Cinemas.
Source: Hollywood Reporter

2012-04-17
Digital Cinema cuts IPO to 2.3M shares from 4.2M - Digital Cinema Destinations Corp. reduced the size of its initial public offering to 2.3 million shares, down from the 4.2 million shares it last month estimated it would offer in its public debut.
Source: Market Watch

2012-04-17
Sundance Cinema taking over the Metro - Last week's news, I know, but I've been on vacation so am just catching up. In case you haven't heard: Sundance Cinemas, a for-profit entity that's part of Robert Redford's Sundance empire (which also includes the film festival and the Sundance Channel), has acquired the Metro, the U-District tenplex operated by Landmark Theatres since it opened in 1989. Sundance will take over the theater beginning May 1, and will keep it in operation while renovating.
Source: Seattle Times (Blog)

2012-04-17
Austin Landing to add Regal Cinemas theater - RG Properties is bringing Regal Cinemas to Austin Landing, a 142-acre development off Interstate 75 just north of Warren County.
Source: Biz Journals

2012-04-17
£100k showstopper - A LISTED building is set for a £100,000 makeover.The work will see a new frontage at the Funny Girls showbar in Dickson Road, while a facelift for the interior is also planned. Owner Basil Newby is seeking permission for the scheme at the venue ñ formerly the Odeon Cinema, and a Grade II listed building.
Source: Blackpool Gazette

2012-04-17
Cinedigm Digital Cinema Strengthens Presence in Canada by Signing Leading Independent Theatre La Maison du Cinema - Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. /quotes/zigman/114691/quotes/nls/cidm CIDM -3.03% , the global leader in digital cinema, today announced the deployment of 16 Cinedigm-Certified(TM) screens at La Maison du Cinema, a leading independent cinema in Quebec, Canada.
Source: Market Watch

2012-04-17
Cinema Technology Industry Addresses Complaints Over Dark 3D Cinema Screens - NAB Show demonstration will feature new laser projection technology. Many cinema industry leaders complain that 3D digital cinema projection and glasses cut down the light the viewer sees on screens.
Source: Hollywood Reporter

2012-04-17
REI Cinemas Selects Barco for 100 Percent Digital Cinema Conversion - Barco, the global digital cinema technology leader, has been selected as the exclusive digital cinema provider to convert 26 screens owned by REI Cinemas in South Carolina. Working closely with digital cinema integrator CineVision Corporation, Barco deployed its DP2K-20C DLP CinemaÆ projectors in the exhibitor's theaters in three sites.
Source: D Cinema Today

2012-04-17
The Cinema industry is thriving despite the recession - Job prospects might be the worst for a generation, but cinema box offices are thriving after 106 years in business.
Source: Birmingham Post (Blog)

2012-04-17
ArcLight Cinemas redefines the moviegoing experience in L.A. - The theater chain, which is marking its 10th anniversary, serves a mix of programming in a luxury environment.
Source: 0

2012-04-17
Cineworld confirms it will run cinema at the Quays - THE new cinema at Gloucester Quays will be run by Cineworld, it has been confirmed today.
Source: This Is Gloucestershire

2012-04-17
Tampa Theatre will convert to digital picture - Calling Tampa Theatre "a very beautiful picture frame," president and CEO John Bell confirmed Friday that the picture is going digital, while the historic frame remains the same.
Source: Tampa Bay

2012-04-17
Qube Cinema Brings Uncompressed 4K Projection to NAB - Delivering Full 4K Review Capabilities to Postproduction with Quad 3G
Source: D Cinema Today

2012-04-17
Digital Cinema Initiatives, LLC, Announces Higher Frame Rate Review - Digital Cinema Initiatives, LLC (DCI), announced today that it is currently reviewing the development of voluntary guidelines or specifications related to the distribution of motion pictures in stereoscopic 3D at frame rates above the current 24 frames per second per eye.
Source: Market Watch

2012-04-17
Creative England Opens $796,000 Fund for Applications - The organization will use lottery cash to support cinemas, archives, film festivals and the like in the regions outside of London.
Source: Hollywood Reporter

2012-04-16
SmartJog and CineLab Group inks a 5 year agreement for digital cinema distribution solutions in Russia and CIS - CineLab becomes the first digital cinema network operator to license SmartJog’s solutions.

Las Vegas and Moscow (April 16, 2012) - SmartJog and CineLab are pleased to announce that they have reached a long term agreement for the license of SmartJog digital cinema distribution solutions as a white label service and product for the operations of their CineLab Data Delivery Network in Russia and CIS. The agreement was executed after a pilot phase that concluded recently with several multicasts of feature films to cinemas connected to the CineLab Data Delivery Network.

With this announcement, SmartJog, who is a leading operator of a Digital Cinema Network in Western Europe, with over 800 cinemas connected to its satellite and fiber hybrid platform, is launching a global strategy to offer the SmartJog technology and its innovative cloud based solutions to other international licensees worldwide who want to manage and operate their own electronic distribution network for digital cinema, using the best solutions and technology available in the market. The US office of SmartJog in Los Angeles will lead the commercialization of this new line of products.

Under this agreement, SmartJog provides gateway solutions that are hosted on the CineLab servers and NOC applications for CineLab to manage and supervise their network. In addition, CineLab is sharing resources with SmartJog’s digital cinema network and operations, based in Paris, for commissioning of new sites, traffic monitoring and network supervision. CineLab has been providing DCP mastering services, KDM and physical media delivery to several Russian distributors for three years. Delivery via satellite was a natural extension to their activity and it will simplify availability of digital film content particularly to remote regional cinemas in Russia and neighboring countries.

“CineLab has deployed a digital cinema network which includes today over 200 cinema sites in Russia and Kazakhstan, with a reach to 436 screens and a target to connect all digitized cinemas in Russia and CIS, confirms Denis Glinsky, CEO of CineLab Group. “We are very pleased that with our partnership with SmartJog, along with our recent agreement with RSCC, the national satellite service operator in Russia, we can offer a comprehensive solution using the Express-AM2 satellite, with delivery speeds reaching 45 Mb/s, adds Kirill Kuzmenko, CEO of CineLab Digital.”

Jean-Sebastien Petit, CEO of SmartJog explains: “CineLab has been one of the pioneers of digital cinema in Russia and a client of SmartJog since several years for the secure reception of theatrical material from the US Studios via our network. We are thrilled by this partnership.

Nicolas Dussert, VP Digital Cinema Europe adds: “We are glad to have this technical partnership with CineLab. They deploy rapidly, with an average of ten new cinemas each week and our respective teams collaborate in the operations and management of their traffic on their network. We value our partnership and we develop for CineLab new solutions that contribute to our overall Quality of Service, making SmartJog a market leader in electronic distribution solutions and managed value-add services.”
Source: Press Release

2012-04-16
Christie Hosts Cinema Industry Heavyweights at First-Ever High Frame Rate (HFR) Laser Projection Demo - Christie® hosted a high frame rate (HFR) Summit on Thursday, 12th April at Christie’s worldwide centre for engineering, research and development in Kitchener, Ontario, touring cinema-industry luminaries through its manufacturing facility and providing the first-ever laser projection of high frame rate cinema and alternative content on to a 30-foot white screen.

Christie HFR summit and laser demo 1 - loRes
Source: Press Release

2012-04-16
The Alcons Digital Cinema Experience hits Las Vegas! - Dutch cinema sound system manufacturer making its debut at CinemaCon.

For the first time ever Alcons Audio will be exhibiting its evolutionary pro-ribbon based loudspeaker systems at this years CinemaCon show in Las Vegas NV.

Alcons C-series_combi packshot
Source: Press Release

2012-04-16
The Other Cinema presents La Haine - The Other Cinema, from the creators of Secret Cinema, returns this May for its second edition and global launch with one of the most provocative, truthful and relevant films made about urban youth, LA HAINE, with a live score by Asian Dub Foundation.
Source: Press Release

2012-04-16
Kingston bingo hall owner facing trial over demolition - The owner of Gala Bingo Hall in Kingston is to face a Crown Court trial on charges of altering the grade II-listed building, after magistrates declined jurisdiction.
Source: richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk

2012-04-16
Barco eNews 12 April 2012: Amon Tobin's ISAM Live tour features Barco projection for 3D musical art installation created by V Squared Labs, blasthaus and Vita Motus Design Studio - Visualization pioneer Barco recently supplied its FLM HD20 projectors to create a spectacular visual journey enlivening electronica artist Amon Tobin's latest international tour, ISAM Live. The centerpiece of the show was a 25' x 14' x 8' multi-dimensional, shape-shifting 3D art installation in which the world-renowned DJ performed his electronic music show from a control booth centrally located within the structure.
Source: Press Release

2012-04-16
Digital Screen Brightness in Cinemas - In this video I cover the standards for screen brightness for 2D and 3D on digital cinema screens. I then cover how the eye works and why the lower light levels for 3D are such a big issue when it comes to light levels.
Source: CineTech Geek [Blog]

2012-04-16
'Alternative Content in Cinemas: A Sprat to Catch a Mackerel?' - Recently we've been building on our work in "alternative content" to develop a newsletter-cum-release schedule, which we've called Cinema Events. You may have noticed the ad to the right of your screen. It's got off to a good start, though like local newspapers, the people who like it most seem to be those that are [...]
Source: Press Release

2012-04-16
CinemaxX Mannheim chooses Alcons - After finalizing the extensive refurbishments regarding the conversion to full-digital, the focus of CinemaxX Mannheim is now on bringing the sound quality in line with the perfect silver screen picture quality.

Alcons in Cinemaxx
Source: PK

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Tuesday 10 April 2012

The Latest Cinema and Exhibition Industry News.

Good evening all,

Please find below this weeks news headlines, available at:
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2012-04-10
Vue looks good as cinema firm set to expand - VUE, the private equity-backed cinema chain, is set to ramp up its expansion plans as Britons spend more on affordable luxuries in the economic downturn.
Source: City A.M

2012-04-10
A single bat is holding up Corby cinema plans - A SOLITARY bat hanging around in Corby will force a temporary stop to work on the town's big new cinema development.
Source: Evening Telegraph

2012-04-10
Christie Duo projectors light up 'Titanic' premiere - Christie supplied its Christie Duo dual-projector technology for the world premiere of Titanic in 3D at the Royal Albert Hall in London last week. "I'm pleased to have Christie continuing to accompany me on my journey of discovery, which will see studios and theater owners providing stirring 3D and, in due course, high-frame-rate movies, to fully immerse their audiences in experiences that best represent the creative excellence of today's producers and directors," said Titanic director James Cameron.
Source: Film Journal International

2012-04-10
Historic cinema has listing upgraded from B to A - A historic cinema previously threatened with demolition has been recognised for its national importance.
Source: STV

2012-04-10
AAM signs deal with independent exhibitor GI Group - Arts Alliance Media (AAM) is continuing its UK digital roll out into independent cinemas by signing a VPF deal with GI Group.
Source: Screen Daily

2012-04-10
Curzon cinemas launch smart TV on demand - Curzon Cinemas is extending its Curzon On Demand service to Samsung Smart TVs. The London-based art-house cinema chain has adopted Capablue’s recently launched Connected Plus solution.
Source: Broadband TV News

2012-04-10
Bay cinema plan needs council funds - HOLDFAST Bay Council has been asked to contribute $2.5 million to a proposed cinema and parking complex to draw more people to Glenelg.
Source: Guardian Messenger

2012-04-10
New cinema plan for King's Square hang in balance - HOPES of a new cinema at King's Square today hang in the balance after bosses admitted a rival Gloucester Quays expansion could harm their development.
Source: This Is Gloucestershire

2012-04-10
TITANIC to be Re-released in 4DX(TM) A breathtaking experience beyond 3D - 4DX(TM) has partnered with Twentieth Century Fox International for the international theatrical re-release of TITANIC to open in 4DX(TM) theatres April 5th 2012. 4DX(TM) has recently finished working with LightStorm Entertainment on completing 4DX(TM) post-production.
Source: Market Watch

2012-04-10
Celebrating our 100th birthday - FURTHER to the letter from D F Courtney concerning our little cinema here in Clevedon (Opinions, 31.03.12), I am delighted that D F finds the Curzon a delight, and will always be welcomed with open arms (as is everyone who walks through the doors!). There is, however, one thing I would like to correct, and a few things I would like to add which adds to the appeal of the cinema in my opinion.
Source: This Is Bristol (BLOG)

2012-04-10
Sundance Cinemas to Open in Westchester - Moviegoers will soon have another venue to see independent films nearby. This week, Robert Redford’s Sundance Cinemas announced that they will build and run and 8-screen movie house in Dobbs Ferry.
Source: Scarsdale

2012-04-10
Hundreds watch Titanic film beside dock in Belfast - More than 500 people have turned out for a special outdoor screening of the classic Titanic film, A Night to Remember.
Source: BBC News

2012-04-10
Italian Cinema Attendance Still Struggling - Cinema attendance in Italy slowed again in March, according to information released Thursday by cinema monitoring company Cinetel, the sixth consecutive month of year-on-year declines, though attendance did strengthen over the course of the month, sparked by strong box office performances from Italian comedy Posti in Piedi in Paradiso (Standing Room in Heaven) and from the Italian premiere of French comedic drama The Untouchables.
Source: Hollywood Reporter

2012-04-10
Alamo Drafthouse Goes to New York! - First Alamo Location In New York City Slated For Upper West Side
Source: Market Watch

2012-04-10
Town council has it - HEBDEN Bridge Picture House is set to embark on a new digital era after it finally came under town council control.
Source: Hebden Bridge Times

2012-04-10
Video on demand: kill or cure for arthouse cinemas? - Video on demand: kill or cure for arthouse cinemas?
Source: The Guardian (Blog)

2012-04-10
Carmike Cinemas Announces Public Offering of Common Stock - Carmike Cinemas, Inc. /quotes/zigman/87233/quotes/nls/ckec CKEC -8.40% today announced it has commenced an underwritten public offering of 4,000,000 shares of its common stock. In addition, Carmike expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 600,000 shares of common stock, on the same terms and conditions, to cover over-allotments, if any.
Source: Market Watch

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Thursday 5 April 2012

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2012-04-05
James Cameron's Titanic 3D World Premiere Projected by Christie Duo Solution at Royal Albert Hall - In co-operation with James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment, Inc., Christie® supplied its Christie Duo™ dual-projector solution to bring the bright, vivid scenes of Titanic in 3D to life at its world premiere last week at The Royal Albert Hall.

Source: Press Release

2012-04-05
Kinoton Projection Equipment in Amsterdam?s Spectacular New EYE Film Institute.- The EYE Film Institute Netherlands has moved to spectacular new quarters within Amsterdam, where the grand opening takes place on April 5. Thanks to its angled white aluminum façade, it is plainly visible from well inside Amsterdam’s Old City. But the outside of the new EYE, which cost 40 million euros to build, is not its only impressive feature. On the inside, it boasts state-of-the-art, top-quality projection equipment from Kinoton. Please learn more about this in the attached press release.
EYE DMAA 12-03 2639 - Photo_Iwan Baan (online usage_add link to www.iwan.com)
Source: Press Release

2012-04-05
Harkness Screens launches Digital Screen Checker - Now available to order with delivery at the end of April 2012, the Digital Screen Checker is an ideal tool for projection managers / projectionists or service engineers to monitor screen brightness and check lamp life. The Digital Screen Checker from Harkness Screens helps exhibitors to ensure that their presentations remain at optimum levels and ensure DCI-compliancy.
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Source: Press Release

2012-04-03
Kenya: Imax Cinema Opens in Nairobi On Friday - Kenyans will be able to enjoy cutting-edge motion picture and sound technologies starting Friday March 30 when the country's first digital IMAX theatre system opens at the 20th Century Plaza in Nairobi.
Source: All Africa

2012-04-03
China 3D Digital Scheduled to Operate a Cinema in Prime Area of Chongqing - China 3D Digital Entertainment Limited ("China 3D Digital" or the "Group", HKSE: 8078) today announced the signing of a Letter of Intent with ChongQing PengRun Real Estate Development Company Limited, to equip and operate a cinema complex in the prime area of Chongqing. The cinema is schedule to open before Christmas 2012, in the hope of contributing stable revenue and cash flow to the Group.
Source: Market Watch

2012-04-03
Dolby Said to Seek Oscars Theater Rights After Kodak Exit - Dolby Laboratories Inc. (DLB), the sound and video pioneer, is in talks to acquire naming rights to the former Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, home to the annual Oscars ceremony, two people with knowledge of the situation said.
Source: Bloomberg

2012-04-03
Odeon sees losses widen - ODEON, Europe's largest cinema chain, has seen its losses widen to £70m last year, up from £44m in 2010, according to the latest accounts published on Companies House.
Source: City AM

2012-04-03
Imax theatre opening at Meydan Racecourse - A seven-storey cinema screen is set to open at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, showing blockbuster movies alongside the traditional horse racing.
Source: The National

2012-04-03
Cineplex Odeon Windermere and VIP Cinemas to Open April 20th - On Friday, April 20th, Cineplex Entertainment (TSX:CGX) will open the doors of Cineplex Odeon Windermere and VIP Cinemas to welcome guests for the latest movies and Front Row Centre Events. Located in the Currents of Windermere, the 11 screen, 49,000 square foot state-of-the-art theatre features seven traditional auditoriums, one UltraAVX
Source: Marketwire

2012-04-03
Five best cinemas for food - Eating proper food at the cinema could be this year's big going-out departure.
Source: This Is London

2012-04-03
Multiple multi-screens - Film-goers could soon be spoiled for choice with plans underway for two new cinemas in Hanley city centre.
Source: Staffs Live

2012-04-03
Iconic Pushkin Cinema to become musical theater - Moscow's iconic Pushkin Cinema is changing its line of work as the venue is going to be turned in to a musical theatre over the summer. The overhaul is expected to cost the cinema around $6 million and will be finished by October 2012. It will be taken on by the Stage Entertainment company, which known for its Russian adaptations of "Cats", "Mamma Mia!", "Beauty and Beast" and "Zorro".
Source: RT

2012-04-03
City Screen adds second Brighton venue, eyes central London expansion - Picturehouse takes over programming of ICA from ICO, consults on Regent Street Cinema
Source: Screen International

2012-04-03
New plans for Bradford's former Odeon cinema - The Odeon, formerly known as the New Victoria, was opened in 1930 and closed in 2000. Its landmark facade has been left virtually untouched.The developer, who wishes to remain anonymous, wants to buy the building, restore it and turn it into a performing arts centre.
Source: BBC News

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