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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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