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2010-07-27
UK Film Council axed - UK Film Council one of highest-profile quangos to be cut MLA also abolished in cull by culture secretary Jeremy Hunt
Source: The Guardian

2010-07-27
Cineworld Trials Delux and Clip-on 3D Glasses - With more and more 3D films being shown at Cineworld Cinemas we are pleased to be offering film lovers the chance to buy their own delux 'aviator' style 3D glasses complete with rigid carrying case to keep them in pristine condition.
Source: Cineworld

2010-07-27
IMAX to make equity investment in Laser Light Engines for digital cinema - IMAX Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding with Laser Light Engines, a developer and manufacturer of ultra-high brightness, laser-driven light sources. Under the terms of the agreement, IMAX plans to make an equity investment in Laser Light Engines, and Laser Light Engines would develop a custom version of its laser light technology for exclusive use in IMAX digital projection systems. Laser Light Engines would additionally provide outsourced research and development for new features designed to further enhance and distinguish The IMAX Experience for IMAX theatre operators, film studios and moviegoers.
Source: Opto IQ

2010-07-27
Progressing steadily on many fronts - Barcos order book at the end of June 2010 stood at 513.3 million euro, not including some digital cinema frame contracts. At the end of June 2009 the order book was 336.7 million euro.
Source: Barco

2010-07-27
The Future Of 3D At The SMPTE Stereo Conference - Presentations at SMPTE
Source: Studio Daily (Blog)

2010-07-27
Koreas Largest Theatre Chain CJ CGV Standardizes On MasterImage Digital 3D Cinema Systems - 3D technology company MasterImage 3D, LLC announced today that CJ CGV, the largest theatre chain in Korea, recently converted 58 additional screens to 3D with MasterImage digital 3D cinema systems.
Source: Digital Content Producer

2010-07-27
Cine Planet & Cines Movieland Purchasing Additional NEC Digital Cinema Projectors & Screens from Ballantyne Strong - Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: BTN), a provider of digital cinema projection equipment and services, cinema screens and other cinema products, announced today that it will provide NEC Digital Cinema projection systems and Ballantyne
Source: ADVFN

2010-07-27
Barco releases DCI compliant Series 2 projectors with integrated CineCanvas - Digital cinema specialist Barco announced today that its DP2K family of digital cinema projectors is now available with integrated CineCanvas
Source: D Cinema Today

2010-07-27
NEC Display Solutions Becomes Industry - NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today that its entire line (NC1200C, NC2000C and NC3200S) of digital cinema projectors are the first in the industry to reach full Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI) Compliance.
Source: D Cinema Today

2010-07-27
Cineworld Upgrades 3D Specs: Embarassment Now Optional - Cineworld just upgraded the 3D glasses on offer at its cinemas, plumping for aviator-style specs that mean you won
Source: Electric Pig
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