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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.
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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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