The Latest Cinema and Exhibition Industry News for 13-10-2010

Hello All,

Here is this weeks news, available as normal from: http://www.madcornishprojectionist.co.uk/todays_news.php

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Don't forget that there is a Psycho - Gala Screening In Aid Of CARE Int. at the Empire Leicester Square on Sunday 17th October, more details from:
http://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/index.php?page=synopsis&filmid=2237

Also I have been on a two week quest investigating 4K for BARCO. You can see how I got on at http://www.the4Kdiaries.com
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2010-10-13
The 4K Quest Finishes - The 4K quest which Peter J. Knight has been undertaking on behalf of BARCO comes to an end today with the launch of their new 4K projector.
Source: Press Release - Editor:

2010-10-13
Watchdog Blasts 'Rip-Off' Card Payment Fees - Consumers are being stung by 5,000% mark-ups on the cost of processing card payments for flights, cinema tickets and holidays.
Source: Sky News - Editor:

2010-10-13
Danny Boyle to receive British Film Institute award - Director Danny Boyle will receive the British Film Institute Fellowship - the highest accolade the organisation bestows - later this month.
Source: BBC News - Editor:

2010-10-13
Australian Union should abide by the law in NZ Film Row - Senator Abetz
Source: Australia.To - Editor:

2010-10-13
Buyout groups circle Vue Entertainment - Buyout groups circle Vue Entertainment
Source: The Appointement - Editor:

2010-10-13
Digital heads south: 3D propels d-cinema growth in Latin America - Digital cinema is seeing dramatic growth in Latin America. As of September 2010, the region had roughly 830 to 850 3D digital screens (almost double the amount one year ago). Sixty percent are concentrated in Mexico (with a majority 42%) and Brazil.
Source: Film Journal International - Editor:

2010-10-13
Digital deal for independent Australian and New Zealand cinemas' - Australian and New Zealand independent cinemas are about to go digital. The Independent Cinema Association of Australia has agreed to a deal to bring full digital systems to its 700 member cinemas. Omnilab Media Cinema Services will provide ICAA members with a digital-cinema system at a reduced cost, provide the digital platform, and manage and administer the Virtual Print Fees.
Source: Film Journal International - Editor:

2010-10-13
A major step against piracy - Fewer people have been going to the movies during the past decade. This trend has not reached an alarming state for the motion picture business yet, because ticket prices continue to go up and 3D has set a new standard for pricing across the global exhibition scene.
Source: Film Journal International (BLOG) - Editor:

2010-10-13
Artist appeals for Nottingham cinema stories - An artist is looking for stories and photographs from people who visited, or worked in, Nottingham's old cinemas.
Source: BBC News - Editor:

2010-10-13
Companies seek new ways of using technology in bid to remain relevant - Kenyan companies whose business is under threat from technological advancements are finding solutions to reverse their fate.The faster internet speeds that came with the landing of the undersea fibre optic cable last June have made it easier for traders to download movies and re-produce them in a matter of hours, pushing movie houses to close shop.
Source: Business Daily Africa - Editor:

2010-10-13
TPG joins bidders for Vue cinema chain - American private equity house Texas Pacific Group has joined the trio of bidders already fighting over the
Source: Telegraph - Editor:

2010-10-13
Ajay Theatres Selects Barco - Tennessee theatre chain Ajay Theatres to become an all-Barco exhibitor with the purchase of 56 digital projectors for four theatres serving the southwestern part of the state
Source: D Cinema Today - Editor:

2010-10-13
Digital Cinema Open System Alliance Announces Launch of Interoperability Effort - Dolby Laboratories, MikroM, USL, and XDC collaborate on interface specifications to lower development costs, to increase flexibility, and to support innovation for the digital cinema industry
Source: Dolby - Editor:

2010-10-13
intoPIX delivers its high performance 4K JPEG 2000 decoder to Sony Corporation - The IPX-JP4K decoder is directly integrated in the Sony 4K SXRD Digital Cinema System
Source: D Cinema Today - Editor:

2010-10-13
Cineworld sign up for Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Satellite Distribution Network - Arts Alliance Media (AAM) has sold Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Platform to leading UK exhibitor Cineworld. The entire Cineworld circuit will be fitted with Arqiva’s professional receive equipment alongside Arts Alliance Media’s Theatre Management System. This enables the seamless electronic delivery of Digital Cinema Packages (advertising, trailers and feature films), as well as live content, via Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Platform on IS905.
Source: D Cinema Today - Editor:

2010-10-13
National Amusements Moves to a Digital Future with Sony 4K Digital Cinema Projectors - National Amusements is adopting Sony Electronics' 4K digital cinema technology for the majority of its U.S. screens. The Massachusetts-based exhibitor is rolling out 304 Sony 4K systems across 24 locations, with the implementation scheduled for completion by summer 2011.
Source: Digital Journal - Editor:

2010-10-13
Barco Achieves DCI Compliance for Complete Line of Digital Cinema Projectors - With the recent achievement of full DCI compliance for its DP2K-32B model, Barco now offers the most extensive product line of DCI compliant digital cinema projectors in the industry. From the compact and budget-friendly DP2K-12C to the top-of-the-line DP2K-32B, the full DP2K product line provides the perfect match for every possible cinema screen.
Source: D Cinema Today - Editor:

2010-10-13
Cinema dropped from £20million Torwood Street scheme - DEVELOPERS behind the £20million Torwood Street development have dropped the proposed digital cinema from their plans.
Source: This Is South Devon - Editor:

2010-10-13
CHRISTIE LAUNCHES 4K AT SHOWEAST - SHOWEAST/Orlando, USA – (11th October, 2010) – Christie®, the pioneer in digital projection technology for cinemas, is taking the lead again with the launch of its new premium 4K DLP Cinema® Solaria™ series projectors at ShowEast in Orlando, FL – 11-14 October, following its successful preview last month at IBC.
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2010-10-13
Barco unveils DLP Cinema® Enhanced 4K projector - ShowEast, Orlando, FL, USA, 12 October – Digital cinema pioneer Barco has further extended its offering of digital cinema projectors with a brand-new DLP Cinema® Enhanced 4K projector model. The new Barco 4K projector complements the company's current 2K projector offering, and will become commercially available in early 2011.
Source: Press Release - Editor:

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Peter