Peter J. Knight saw this story on the BBC News website and thought you
should see it.



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Britain's oldest continuously working cinema, in north London, gets a makeover
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Hello All,

There are only four stories for you today at:
http://www.madcornishprojectionist.co.uk/todays_news.php - one of the most
interesting is the first one which includes the fact that " Dodona
Research said almost 12,000 screens have converted to digital projection
worldwide of a total of around 110,000 globally." which works out at 10%
change at the moment.


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2009-07-07
Digital cinema picking up momentum - LONDON -- Almost 20% of global cinema
screens will be converted to digital projection by 2012, driven by a wave
of 3D film releases such as Pixar's Cannes-opener "Up" and the forthcoming
James Cameron-directed "Avatar" according to new research.
Source: Hollywood Reporter


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2009-07-07
Jackson memorial service to be shown in as many as 80 theaters - Michael
Jackson's memorial service tomorrow will be shown live in as many as 80
movie theaters, giving fans outside of Los Angeles a chance to watch a
cinema- quality high-definition broadcast.
Source: LA Times


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2009-07-07
UK Film Council pilots new digital equipment to bring cinema to rural
regions - The UK Film Council is launching a new pilot scheme that will
bring the latest digital cinema equipment to rural areas to give more film
fans in remote communities the chance to enjoy the communal experience of
cinema.
Source: UK Film Council Press Release


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2009-07-07
Grand Theatre reunion sparks grand memories - For Makenna Placzek, Monday
afternoon's reunion of Grand Theatre employees from 50 years ago was an
opportunity to find out your grandmother might have once done something
crazier than you have.
Source: The Independent.com


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Thanks Jeremy for that very welcome plug!

Please visit the website for more info:

www.guildhall-compton.org.uk

Thanks

Peter



--- In cta-uk@yahoogroups.com, "Jeremy" <jbuck@...> wrote:
>
> Hi All, you may be interested to know that there is a fairly rare
> opportunity to hear the mighty Compton organ in Southampton Guildhall on
> Saturday July 11th.   Details here:
>
> http://www.cinema-organs.org.uk/POSTERS/s-hampton.html
>
> This organ has two consoles, one of theatrical nature and one classical.
> Well worth a visit if you've never been,  and two great organists too!!
>
> All best, Jeremy B  (who on this occasion won't see you there as he will
> still be in USA for ATOS and THSA conventions!)
>

Hi All, you may be interested to know that there is a fairly rare
opportunity to hear the mighty Compton organ in Southampton Guildhall on
Saturday July 11th.   Details here:

http://www.cinema-organs.org.uk/POSTERS/s-hampton.html

This organ has two consoles, one of theatrical nature and one classical.
Well worth a visit if you've never been,  and two great organists too!!

All best, Jeremy B  (who on this occasion won't see you there as he will
still be in USA for ATOS and THSA conventions!)

Hi All, it's good to hear that the Phoenix at east Finchley has been awarded
a sizeable lottery grant for the restoration of the building. Details here:

http://www.phoenixcinema.co.uk/support/campaigns/

They still need to raise around £150,000 to get the job done, so you may
wish to contribute a little!!  The aim is to get the work done by their
centenary in 2010.

All best

Jeremy B

Hello All,

2009-06-23
Tribute to Picture House projectionist, who died during screening - A MUCH-loved projectionist has died while screening a film at a Calderdale cinema
Source: Hebden Bridge Times

2009-06-23
Europe plans for digital conversion - BRUSSELS — The European Commission has unveiled three options for ways to help European cinemas convert to digital projection. A decision will be made at the end of July.
Source: Variety

2009-06-23
TI leaping into 4K fray - Texas Instruments has announced that its "next generation technology platform" for digital projection will include a 4K option, providing four times as many pixels as standard 2K projectors, and it has already lined up exhibitor Cinemark to buy its 4K tech.
Source: Variety

2009-06-23
Cinemark and Barco Sign Exclusive Partnership for the Delivery of Enhanced DLP Cinema® 4K Digital Projection - Rancho Cordova, CA, 18 June 2009 — Digital cinema pioneer Barco is proud to announce that Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), the world's second largest motion picture exhibitor, has entered into an exclusive agreement with Barco. As part of this agreement, Cinemark is also partnering with the DLP Cinema® product group from Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) and media server provider Doremi to secure the industry's best-in-class and brightest digital cinema solution. This group of partners, representing more than 100 years in combined cinema expertise, will employ the full spectrum of Barco's upcoming new family of enhanced DLP Cinema next generation 4K projectors.
Source: Barco Press Release

2009-06-23
Opening night for York’s revamped Odeon cinema in Blossom Street - LAST-MINUTE finishing touches were today being put to York’s revamped Odeon cinema as it prepares to unveil its new look.
Source: The Press

2009-06-23
Cinemark Plans To Install 4K Digital Cinema Projection Across The Circuit - PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK - News), the world’s second largest motion picture exhibitor, today announced that it has partnered with digital cinema pioneer Barco, DLP Cinema technology provider Texas Instruments and media server provider Doremi to install the industry’s biggest & brightest 4K digital cinema solution in more than 3,000 screens. The agreement also includes plans for Cinemark’s international locations in Latin America, which would bring the overall deployment to more than 4,600 screens.
Source: Yahoo

2009-06-23
Picture House gets a facelift - The Picture House on Bridge Street is being spruced up by owners JD Wetherspoon.
Source: Express and Star

2009-06-23
CineExpo: The Third Degree - The Princess Quay cinemas, which sit atop a scenic tri-level shopping complex in the Northern England town of Kingston Upon Hull, regularly play the hottest Hollywood movies -- but their projectionists have never run a single foot of film through the sprockets of a projector.
Source: Hollywood Reporter

2009-06-23
Lib Dems respond to latest cinema claims - Local Liberal Democrat councillors have met for a second time with the UK’s largest independent cinema operators to discuss the historic former EMD building in Walthamstow – on the same day that the Council’s portfolio holder for regeneration appeared to dash resident’s hopes that the venue would ever be restored as a cinema.
Source: Waltham Forest Lib Dems

2009-06-23
Christie sets 4K upgrade for next year - A day after DLP Cinema said it would make 4K chips available to digital-cinema vendors in 2010, Christie Digital confirmed Thursday that it will have 4K projectors on the market by the end of next year
Source: THR

2009-06-23
Barco showcases high brightness 3D projection at Cinema Expo - Recognizing the enormous appeal of 3D cinema to theater owners and moviegoers, digital cinema pioneer Barco will showcase the industry's brightest projectors at Cinema Expo International, Amsterdam.
Source: DCinema Today

2009-06-23
Exploiting the Imax premium - With 374 screens globally, Imax Corp holds a strong position in the premium cinema market. While historically screening in the 3D format (mainly educational or nature presentations), the growth in narrative 3D features in the schedules has seen the format become an increasingly important part of Imax’s business model.
Source: Screendaily

2009-06-23
Cinemark and Barco Sign Exclusive Partnership for the Delivery of Enhanced DLP Cinema® 4K Digital Projection - Digital cinema pioneer Barco is proud to announce that Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), the world's second largest motion picture exhibitor, has entered into an exclusive agreement with Barco. As part of this agreement, Cinemark is also partnering with the DLP Cinema® product group from Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) and media server provider Doremi to secure the industry's best-in-class and brightest digital cinema solution. This group of partners, representing more than 100 years in combined cinema expertise, will employ the full spectrum of Barco's upcoming new family of enhanced DLP Cinema next generation 4K projectors.
Source: DCinema Today

2009-06-23
Harry Atkins, who saw original opening of the Odeon cinema in York, is VIP guest at Reel relaunch - WHEN York’s Odeon cinema was opened back in 1937, schoolboy Harry Atkins stood on the pavement across Blossom Street and watched the glittering ceremony unfold.
Source: The Press

2009-06-23
Doremi Cinema to Build 4K Integrated Media Block for DLP Cinema® Next Generation Electronic Platform - BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Industry leader Doremi Cinema announced today it will repackage its current 4K server technology into a 4K integrated media block (IMB) for DLP Cinema® next generation electronics. This will secure a full solution for Texas Instruments’ and their OEM’s upcoming 2K and 4K projectors.
Source: Businesswire

2009-06-23
German Film Board moves on d-cinema - COLOGNE, Germany -- The German Film Board (FFA) has pledged up to €40 million ($56 million) over the next five years to help convert German cinemas to digital technology.
Source: THR

2009-06-23
Call for 3D Olympics screenings - Digital technology could enable the 2012 Olympics to be shown in 3D in cinemas across the UK, former film producer Lord Puttnam has said.
Source: BBC News

2009-06-23
Imax signs deal with Odeon & UCI Cinemas Group - NEW YORK (AP) - Imax Corp. said Monday that it signed a deal with European exhibitor Odeon & UCI Cinemas Group to install one of its digital projection systems in the Gateshead complex in Northeast England. [More information on this story can be found at Google News
Source: MSN

2009-06-23
Recalling a golden era for the silver screen - CINEMA-lovers with fond memories of Worcester’s oldest working silver screen are being asked to share their experiences ahead of a gala event marking its 60th anniversary.
Source: Berrows Journal

2009-06-23
Talks to begin over development - Plans for a multi-screen cinema, restaurants and new shops are being discussed later as part of a scheme to transform Hereford.
Source: BBC News

2009-06-23
The cinema snack that gives you the snap, crackle and pop - Popcorn boosts sexual performance and sperm count, claims men's magazine
Source: The Guardian

2009-06-23
Cineworld relaunches learning and development scheme - Cineworld cinemas has rebranded its learning and development function to encourage staff to recognise and appreciate career advancement at the firm.
Source: HR Magazine

2009-06-23
Barco to further strengthen technology leadership in digital cinema - Barco is pleased to announce a new range of DLP Cinema® based digital cinema projectors. From next year onwards the company will market a full range of 2K and 4K-ready projectors, meeting the needs of small and large screen theater owners at the lowest cost of ownership. Last week Cinemark Holdings, Inc. and Barco already announced an exclusive partnership, closing the first deal ever for enhanced DLP Cinema® 4K digital projectors, reconfirming Barco's pioneering position in the digital cinema market.
Source: DCinema Today

2009-06-23
RealD Releases Install Numbers - Los Angeles-based RealD, a developer of 3D movie projection equipment, has released its latest install numbers, saying over the weekend that it now has over 8,700 screens contracted, and over 3,200 screens installed with its technology. In addition, the firm said it saw 400% growth in Europe in the first half of the year. RealD makes 3D projection equipment which attached to digital cinema hardware to project the recent crop of new, 3D movies. The firm attributed the growth in Europe to new deals in France, Germany, Austria, and Ireland. The firm now has 2,000 screens under contract and over 750 screens installed in Europe, the firm said. RealD said that there are over 40 films currently slated for released on RealD 3D.
Source: SocalTech

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Dear All

I am doing a little research into societies, websites, clubs, etc that are
concerned with silent movies, or include silents in their remit. This is so as
to be prepared for places to advertise at for a likely forthcoming silent movie
screening with live theatre organ accompaniment.

This event is in the planning stage at present but would be at the wonderful
Broadway Theatre Catford (formerly called Lewisham Town Hall Theatre) and would
feature the great Donald MacKenzie at the restored Compton theatre organ.

We are thinking in terms of a Buster Keaton special event - a Keaton short in
the first half with a couple of organ solo spots and then something like
Sherlock Jnr, a wonderful Keaton classic of 44 minutes duration, for the second
half.

When it is finalized, I want to advertise the event in film enthusiast circles
at least as much as in organ circles.

Any suggestions welcome.

Peter

Hello All,

Here is the latest news available at:
http://www.madcornishprojectionist.co.uk/todays_news.php




2009-06-18
Council chiefs support cinema project - AMBITIOUS plans for a
state-of-the-art cinema in Newquay have taken a giant leap forwards, after
town council chiefs gave the project their support.
Source: This is Plymouth


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2009-06-18
A cinema for Crystal Palace? - Residents campaigning for a cinema to help
regenerate the Crystal Place Triangle got a boost this week when
independent cinema chain City Screen confirmed it was interested in
opening a cinema in the area.
Source: Your local guardian


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2009-06-18
Cinema fate still undecided - After months of public debate, the future of
the heritage-listed Chelsea cinema is still uncertain.
Source: ABC


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2009-06-18
IMAX Signs Theatre Deal With Big Cinemas in India - IMAX Corporation
(NASDAQ: IMAX TSX: IMX) and BIG Cinemas, a division of Adlabs Films Ltd, a
Reliance ADA Group company and Indias largest entertainment conglomerate,
today announced an agreement to install IMAXs new digital projection
system in BIG Cinemas flagship IMAX(R) theatre in the heart of Mumbai. The
installation is scheduled to be completed in July 2009, and will mark the
first digital IMAX location in India.
Source: PR News Wire


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2009-06-18
Yorks revamped Odeon cinema all ready to reopen on Friday - YORK’S
revamped Odeon cinema will unveil its new look on Friday – bringing an end
to a three-year wait for the city centre picturehouse to reopen.
Source: The Press


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2009-06-18
Film fans take a look at new cinema plans - DETAILED plans for a
state-of-the-art cinema in Newquay have been revealed to the public.
Source: This is Cornwall


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2009-06-18
Tributes after projectionist dies during Hebden Bridge Picture House
screening - A MUCH-loved projectionist has died while screening a film at
a Calderdale cinema.
Source: Halifax Courier


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2009-06-18
Crystal Palace Gala Bingo site to become evangelical church not cinema -
Dreams of the silver screen coming to Crystal Palace have been dealt a
blow.
Source: Croydon Guardian


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2009-06-18
SmartJog strikes digital server deal with Europalaces - French cinema
chain Europalaces, which owns Gaumont and Pathe cinemas, has struck a deal
to use SmartJog Digital Cinema Central Library Servers.
Source: Screen Daily


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2009-06-18
Doremi Digitises French Cinema Chains - Doremi Cinema will equip a total
of 130 individual cinema screens with digital servers, the company has
announced
Source: Digital Production Me


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2009-06-18
NFB and Shorefast Announce E-Cinema On the Rock - The National Film Board
of Canada (NFB) and the Shorefast Foundation will establish Newfoundland
Source: Media Caster Magazine


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There have been several requests on this forum [and elsewhere] for the
Look at Life 'The Cinema Steps Out'. I have found a VHS copy and
transferred it to video. The quality isn't top notch but it's perfectly
watchable. It's 140Mb. There were some other items on the tape -
'Romance of Odeon' a 2½min item from 1938 about the construction of
ODEON cinemas [45Mb]; 'We Come Along on Saturday Morning' the ODEON Boys
& Girls Club song [36Mb]; the item about Art Pickles the YoYo champion
and the competition at Odeon Cinemas in the 1950s [70Mb]. You can
download them all in mp4 format from http://rapidshare.com/users/OU4XFU
along with some otther stuff I have put there previously. I will print
this link in the forthcoming Bulletin.
Harry
[Harry Rigby, CTA Bulletin Editor]

Today's Guardian (17/06/09) has a Summer Film special in G2.  As well as Peter
Bradshaw's top 20 films there is a two page spread on the best film venues in
Britain.
www.guardian.co.uk  -right hand column -click on today's paper and G2 Features

3D Screens Now Number Over 5,000 Worldwide - New DIGDIA report examines the why, how and opportunities of Digital 3D Entertainment from the theater to the home.
Source: PRWEB

2009-06-16
Thieves and vandals 'take over' cinema - DONCASTER'S historic Odeon cinema has been destroyed by thieves and vandals who have taken over the derelict building, a cafe owner has claimed.
Source: Doncaster Freepress

2009-06-16
Chelsea cinema offered lifeline - The South Australian Government has offered $25,000 to help keep the Chelsea cinema in public hands.
Source: ABC.NET

2009-06-16
Cinergy Cinemas opens in copperas Cove - Truly a grand opening, Cinergy Cinemas pulled out all the stops Saturday for its official grand-opening party.
Source: KDH News

2009-06-16
Movie royalty: Cinema Expo crowns U.K.'s Odeon & UCI Cinemas - Like most royalty, Cinema Expo International Exhibitor of the Year Award honoree Odeon & UCI Cinemas Group—Europe’s leading circuit—has a fine pedigree and rich history. Founded in 1930 by Oscar Deutsch, then acquired by the J Arthur Rank film production and distribution entity in 1941, the original Odeon remained with The Rank Organisation for 58 years more.
Source: Film Journal

2009-06-16
Lovefilm to sell? Netflix in the frame - It looks like Amazon, which now owns just under a third of Lovefilm in the UK (and merged it with its UK and German DVD rental businesses last year), and the remaining shareholders consisting of Arts Alliance Media, Index Ventures, Balderton Capital, DFJ Esprit and company management all want a “liquidity event”. In others words, they probably want to sell LoveFilm. It’s clear Netflix in the US would be a natural fit, as hinted in the FT.
Source: Techcrunch

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Dear All,

Please find the latest news, although I know that some of it may date
back to the end of May! There are two bodies after projectionists input
at the moment, see the front page of the website for more information:
http://www.madcornishprojectionist.co.uk

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*2009-06-13*
*Odeons £500,000 revamp to wow film fans
<http://www.thisisexeter.co.uk/news/Odeon-s-500-000-revamp-wow-film-fans/article\
-1037539-detail/article.html>*
- EXETER’S Odeon cinema has completed a major £500,000 revamp.
*Source:* This is Exeter

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*2009-06-13*
*Cineworld install Xen kiosks nationwide
<http://www.protouchblog.co.uk/2009/05/cineworld-install-xen-kiosks-nationwide/>\
*
- Cinema giant, Cineworld have rolled out Protouch’s award-winning Xen
X5 and Xen X4 across a selection of its cinemas nationwide
*Source:* Protouchblog [blog]

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*2009-06-13*
*A Bright Picture <http://www.digitalcinemareport.com/node/999>* - New
York’s Ziegfeld Theatre has upgraded its 3D capabilities with the
installation of the new NEC NC2500S-A digital cinema projector. As
Hollywood studios begin requiring a higher level of brightness for 3D
movie releases, NEC says it is the only provider to offer all
pre-existing customers this new feature in their current models with a
simple upgrade. The upgrade was made in time for the opening of Disney’s
latest 3D release Up.
*Source:* Digital Cinema Report

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*2009-06-13*
*London Calling <http://www.digitalcinemareport.com/node/997>* -
London’s Empire Leicester Square has become Europe’s first auditorium to
utilize the new Dolby 3D Digital Cinema large screen system. The Empire
installed the Dolby 3D system in time for the United Kingdom premiere of
Walt Disney Pictures’ Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience. The
movie premiered in front of an invited audience of more than 1,300
guests. With its 20-meter screen, the Empire boasts one of the largest
screens in the country.
*Source:* Digital Cinema Report

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*2009-06-13*
*Raising the Stakes <http://www.digitalcinemareport.com/node/1000>* -
Regal Entertainment Group, the largest motion picture exhibitor in the
world, has announced an agreement to install Sony 4K digital projection
systems across Regal’s entire circuit over the next three to five years,
which – when completed – would create the most extensive 4K deployment
in the world. Like it or not, this is one of the biggest developments to
date in the short history of digital cinema. This announcement did not
happen in a vacuum there are underlying issues that helped drive this
agreement, among them the current state of the global economy. One thing
is certain: the competition in this business has heated up and the
Regal-Sony announcement has significantly raised the stakes in the
ongoing digital cinema roll out.
*Source:* Digital Cinema Report

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*2009-06-13*
*First-Ever LIVE Virtual Nationwide Theatrical Premiere Hosted by
Cinedigm <http://www.dcinematoday.com/dc/PR.aspx?newsID=1455>* -
Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM) announced today that it
will host the first-ever, live virtual Q&A between a film cast and
theatre audiences nationwide as a part of the June 19, 2009 opening
night of the feature film “The Narrows.”
*Source:* DCinema Today

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*2009-06-13*
*Seacoast community wants to take the Ioka theater into the future
<http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20090602-NEWS-906020340>* -
EXETER — With a dancing digital universe as backdrop, Marc Murai,
co-campaign manager for the SaveTheIoka.com, introduced himself on
Sunday, May 31 to the dozen members of the third focus group. They came
inside on a beautiful spring day to learn more about the efforts to save
the theater and to share ideas on what it should become.
*Source:* Sea Coast Online

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*2009-06-13*
*ITV sells Carlton Screen Advertisings Irish operation
<http://www.mediaweek.co.uk/news/909534/ITV-sells-Carlton-Screen-Advertisings-Ir\
ish-operation/>*
- LONDON - Carlton Screen Advertisings Ireland operation has been sold
to Irish media executive Dermot Hanrahan for an undisclosed sum,
following an 18-month disposal programme.
*Source:* Media Week

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*2009-06-13*
*The Seven IMAX Wonders of the World
<http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2009/05/the_seven_imax_wonders_of_the_world-2.html>*
- Far from your local cineplexs marginally enhanced "IMAX Experience,"
these seven theatres are the best, the biggest, and the craziest
thunderdomes IMAX has to offer.
*Source:* Gizmodo

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*2009-06-13*
*Jaggers cinema plea
<http://uk.news.launch.yahoo.com/dyna/article.html?a=/090608/340/im7pp.html&e=l_\
news_dm>*
- Sir Mick Jagger has joined a campaign to save a historic building
which is facing closure in London.
*Source:* Yahoo

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*2009-06-13*
*Where are the UKs best cinemas?
<http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/filmblog/2009/jun/05/uk-best-cinemas>* -
We need your help to find the best picturehouses across the nation in
which to experience movie magic
*Source:* Guardian

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*2009-06-13*
*3D vision seen paying off for entertainment firms
<http://www.reuters.com/article/deborahCohen/idUSTRE55732320090608>* -
LONDON (Reuters) - Digital 3D looks set to be a key revenue earner for
businesses from cinema chains to software developers as companies bank
on the fast-improving format ushering in a new age of entertainment.
*Source:* Reuters

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*2009-06-13*
*Jagger backs saving Stones venue
<http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/8086540.stm>* - Sir Mick
Jagger has backed a campaign to save a historic cinema where the Rolling
Stones played in the 1960s
*Source:* BBC News

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*2009-06-13*
*Kinoton Expands D-Cinema Customer Support
<http://www.dcinematoday.com/dc/PR.aspx?newsID=1459>* - As recently
announced, Kinoton will soon be present with D-Cinema systems in more
than 25 countries. Kinoton’s success in the Digital Cinema market is
accompanied with a rising demand of professional service and support
concerning the new D-Cinema technology. Therefore the German cinema
technology manufacturer has further improved its comprehensive support
concept for D-Cinema customers.
*Source:* DCinema Today

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*2009-06-13*
*Minister calls in plans for Odeon
<http://news.scotsman.com/scotland/Minister-calls-in-plans-for.5333682.jp>*
- CAMPAIGNERS are celebrating after culture minister Mike Russell
ordered an inquiry into plans to demolish a historic cinema.
*Source:* Scotsman

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*2009-06-13*
*Christie supports independent theatres converting to digital
<http://www.filmjournal.com/filmjournal/content_display/news-and-features/news/d\
igital-cinema/e3ie4dd94cdd5b8fd280cdc58ef9293c9a0?imw=Y>*
- Leading digital-cinema projection company Christie announced
initiatives to help independent theatres gain the full benefits of
digital and 3D cinema. In conjunction with its authorized digital-cinema
resellers, Christie has developed customizable programs that provide
marketing and sales support, technical advice and expertise, maintain
spare parts inventory, and deliver a streamlined RMA process to resolve
issues quickly and speed up the advanced warranty replacement process.
*Source:* Film Journal

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*2009-06-13*
*Carmike Cinemas Appoints Current Chairman, S. David Passman III,
President and Chief Executive Officer
<http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Carmike-Cinemas-Appoints-bw-15439788.html?.v=1>*
- Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NASDAQ: CKEC - News), a leading digital cinema
and 3D motion picture exhibitor, today announced that effective
immediately, S. David Passman III, the Company’s Chairman of the Board,
has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and that
current Board member, Roland C. Smith, will succeed Mr. Passman as
Carmike’s Chairman of the Board. Fred Van Noy remains with Carmike as
Chief Operating Officer and Richard B. Hare continues as Chief Financial
Officer.
*Source:* Yahoo

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*2009-06-13*
*Barco to Supply 80 Projectors to Cap Cinema
<http://www.cybertheater.com/barco-to-supply-80-projectors-to-cap-cinema/>*
- 80 2k DLP projectors will be installed at Cap Cinemas across France,
part of a move to bolster growth. Though there were no financial details
divulged although with the average cost of one Barco projector pegged at
$63,830, you can more or less get an idea of how much the whole deal
would cost.
*Source:* Cybertheater

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*2009-06-13*
*Facelifted Odeon cinema in Blossom Street to show Transformers 2 on
June 19 opening day
<http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/4418992.Facelifted_Odeon_cinema_to_show_Transfor\
mers_2_on_June_19_opening_day/>*
- YORK’S former Odeon cinema looks set to reopen on Friday, June 19,
with a premiere screening of one of the summer’s blockbuster movies,
Transformers 2.
*Source:* The Press

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*2009-06-13*
*Cinema club gets thumbs up from residents
<http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/southdurham/4420779.Cinema_club_get\
s_thumbs_up_from_residents/>*
- A SURVEY into a possible cinema club in Barnard Castle has returned
encouraging results.
*Source:* The Northern Echo

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*2009-06-13*
*Showtime for the film pirates
<http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/96c99118-5129-11de-84c3-00144feabdc0,dwp_uuid=02e16f4\
a-46f9-11da-b8e5-00000e2511c8.html?nclick_check=1>*
- Just before the opening credits roll at an early UK screening of Mamma
Mia in a quiet provincial cinema, there is some fumbling with a small
camera in the auditorium followed by total silence.
*Source:* FT

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*2009-06-13*
*Businessman fails in bid for new town cinema
<http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/s/2051836_businessman_fails_in_bid_for_new_town\
_cinema>*
- A SURREY entrepreneur who planned to set up an independent cinema in
Guildford town centre has failed in his bid to secure the premises.
*Source:* Get Surrey

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*2009-06-13*
*Osram raises bar on LED performance for projection apps
<http://www.eetimes.eu/france/217701732%3Fcid=RSSfeed_eetimesEU_france>*
- Sunnyvale, CA, June 3, 2009 — OSRAM Opto Semiconductors has expanded
its LED portfolio for the projection market with two new LEDs, OSTAR
Compact and OSTAR Power Projection. OSTAR Compact is designed for small,
efficient systems in cell phones, PDAs and MP4 players. OSTAR Power
Projection is targeted at high-performance projection applications such
as home cinema systems with displays of 70 inches and more. OSRAM’s LED
portfolio now provides full coverage of the projection system range from
1 W all the way up to 300 W
*Source:* EETimes

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*2009-06-13*
*Cinemeccanica and Barco Take Leading Role in French Digital Cinema
Roll-Out <http://www.dcinematoday.com/dc/pr.aspx?newsID=1457>* -
Cinemeccanica and digital cinema pioneer Barco are proud to announce a
milestone contract with French exhibitor Cap Cinéma. Under the terms of
the agreement, both companies will install eighty 2K DLP digital
projectors in Cap Cinéma theaters across France.
*Source:* DCinema Today

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*2009-06-13*
*The Empire, London, UK, Premieres Jonas Brothers in 3D with Barco
<http://www.dcinematoday.com/dc/pr.aspx?newsID=1456>* - Barco, a global
leader in digital cinema projection technology, is proud to announce
that Empire cinemas have chosen Barcos digital cinema projectors for
their Premier screen in The Empire, Leicester Square, one of the most
prestigious theatres in London. The Empire is the first venue in Europe
with the new Dolby 3D large screen solution utilizing Barco digital
cinema projectors.
*Source:* DCinema Today

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*2009-06-13*
*IMAX launches US$70.1-million share offering
<http://www.financialpost.com/story.html?id=1654400>* - Giant-screen
movie theater company IMAX Corp. said its public offering of 9.8 million
common shares has been priced at US$7.15 a share, with gross proceeds
expected to be US$70.1-million.
*Source:* Financial Post

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*2009-06-13*
*HDMI spec updated to 1.4, adds unwanted complexity
<http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2009/05/hdmi-spec-updated-to-14-adds-unwant\
ed-complexity.ars>*
- The group that defines the HDMI connection specification has hammered
out a 1.4 update, and will publish the spec next month. It brings
welcome future-proofing to video resolution handling, but the number of
possible cables and connectors is starting to proliferate.
*Source:* Arstechnica.com

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*2009-06-13*
*Calling all digital projectionists…..
<http://www.madcornishprojectionist.co.uk/nourl.php>* - Calling all
digital projectionists….. Since the installation of digital projection
equipment many cinemas have been experimenting with various forms of
Alternative Content and what is now becoming known as Live Cinema,
generally using satellite feeds to provide the content. These systems
have so far been assembled on a rather ad-hoc basis, with varying
degrees of success and a frequently a fair bit of stress for the
projection teams. It has become obvious that there is a need to provide
common guidelines as to what equipment should be used and how it should
be put together, so as to enable projection teams to put on the best
possible digital show with the least possible hassle.

To help to establish such guidelines, the UK Digital TV Group has set up
a sub work group on Live Cinema, which is Chaired by Peter Wilson of
HDDC Ltd., who is a BKSTS member and well known to Cinema Technology
magazine readers. Work started in December 2008 to study live content
delivery to Cinemas, and the group is taking input from all parties,
including Producers, Distributors, Exhibitors, system Integrators,
Satellite service operators etc.

The output from the group will not be official standards (it is expected
that many existing technical standards for digital cinema will also
cover Alternative content and Live Cinema), but practical reference
documents providing recommended practices. The early meetings of the
group have had presentations from Odeon and Arts Alliance , from Arqiva
and the Audio study group, and the first study group that was set up is
looking at audio for Live Cinema. New study groups have been established
for Ingest & Communications, led by Arqiva, and for Hardware
Integration, led by Arts Alliance.

Since projectionists have an absolutely key role to play in Live Cinema,
their practical experiences will be extremely valuable to the study
group, so Peter Wilson is inviting all projectionists with some
experience of digital projection and alternative content to let him know
of their most important concerns regarding such shows. It would be
helpful to have details of any problems that have been encountered
during ‘Live’ and ‘Alternative Content’ performances, of the possible
reasons for these, and of the ways in which they were overcome. Any
suggestions for improving current practices or introducing new ways of
working that might be useful to others in the business will be
gratefully received and acknowledged.

If you can help, please contact Jim Slater
<mailto:Jim.Slater@...>
*Source:* Press Release

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*2009-06-13*
*Dual projection techniques make the best of 3D
<http://www.freep.com/article/20090528/ENT01/905280321/1036/ENT/Dual+projection+\
techniques+make+the+best+of+3D>*
- The 3D revolution might be here, but not all film experiences are
created equal. The process used to shoot and project a 3D movie can mean
the difference between just a bit of added depth or total cinematic
immersion.
*Source:* Freep

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*2009-06-13*
*Jarvis Cocker opposes ugly Hoxton cinema plans
<http://www.nme.com/news/jarvis-cocker/44947>* - Jarvis Cocker has
reacted furiously towards plans to build a cinema and office complex
next to his east London house.
*Source:* NME

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*2009-06-13*
*Should Imax tell moviegoers the size of its screens?
<http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/the_big_picture/2009/05/should-imax-tell-movieg\
oers-the-size-of-its-screens.html>*
- As you may remember from our recent coverage, "Parks and Recreation"
costar Aziz Ansari caused a huge flap when he put up an outraged post on
his blog excoriating Imax after he went to see "Star Trek" at the Imax
Experience at the AMC complex in Burbank -- and discovered the
supposedly giant Imax screen was barely any bigger than an average-sized
theater screen. Feeling ripped off (after all, hed paid an extra $5), he
blasted Imax for "duping" its customers and "whoring out their brand
name." Whats worse, everyone in the blogosphere picked up the story,
adding snarky touches of their own, resulting in a full-bore PR disaster
for the company.
*Source:* LA Times Blog

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*2009-06-13*
*New group to examine future for cinema projection
<http://www.bectu.org.uk/news/271>* - Cinema representatives have formed
a working group to examine the future for cinema projection.
*Source:* BECTU

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*2009-06-13*
*beware phony IMAX screens
<http://www.flickfilosopher.com/blog/2009/05/052209beware_phony_imax_screens.htm\
l>*
- I’ve been telling my friends in New York City for months now: Don’t
pay extra for any IMAX showings unless it’s at the AMC Lincoln Square,
which is the only genuine IMAX screen in NYC. Even the one at the
American Museum of Natural History -- which shows only nature
documentaries, not blockbuster flicks -- is retrofitted from what was
clearly not even originally a movie theater, just an auditorium.
*Source:* Flick Filosopher [Blog]

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*2009-06-13*
*Red Bridge will reopen as an art house movie theater
<http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/movies/story/1210519.html>* -
The Fine Arts Theatre Group — independent movie exhibitors who operate
the Glenwood Arts, Rio and Leawood theaters in Johnson County — have
acquired the former Red Bridge 4 Cinema at Red Bridge Road and Holmes.
*Source:* Kansas City

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*2009-06-13*
*Former cinema faces demolition after fire
<http://news.scotsman.com/scotland/Former-cinema-faces-demolition-after.5300751.\
jp>*
- A HISTORIC former cinema in Glasgow is facing demolition after fire
ripped through it in the early hours of yesterday morning.
*Source:* Scotsman

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*2009-06-13*
*Cinema ordered to pay $10K in damages for search
<http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20090525/cinema_lawsuit_090\
525/20090525?hub=Canada>*
- A Quebec court has ordered a cinema to pay $10,000 in damages after
staff searched patrons bags and turned up smuggled snacks and birth
control pills -- and in the process violated their privacy rights.
*Source:* CTV

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*2009-06-13*
*DTS Digital Cinema and Qube Cinema Form Strategic Sales and Marketing
Alliance
<http://dpkarans.blogspot.com/2009/05/dts-digital-cinema-and-qube-cinema-form.ht\
ml>*
- DTS Digital Cinema and Qube Cinema have announced a co-branding
strategic alliance to develop and market numerous digital cinema
products including a digital cinema server, a theatre management system,
an enhanced digital cinema mastering solution and other allied products.
The alliance will bring together the best of both companies’ strengths
to form a strong commercial and technology presence in the digital
cinema marketplace.
*Source:* DPKARANS [Blog]

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*2009-06-13*
*Empire Leicester Square is Europe’s First Theatre with Dolby 3D for
Large Screens
<http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=2009\
0526005072&newsLang=en>*
- Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB), announced today that the Empire
Leicester Square has become Europe’s first auditorium to utilize the new
Dolby® 3D Digital Cinema large screen solution. The Empire installed the
Dolby 3D system in time for the United Kingdom premiere of Walt Disney
Pictures’ Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience. The movie will
premiere in front of an invited audience of more than 1,300 guests.
*Source:* Business Wire

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*2009-06-13*
*Bradford named UNESCO City of Film
<http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/world/news/e3i3e1dd505ba9ec\
42ea22dca9f10b4d9d7>*
- The northern English city of Bradford has scored a global first by
being named the first ever United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization City of Film.
*Source:* THR

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*2009-06-13*
*Cinemeccanica & Barco expand D-Cinema roll-out in France
<http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=13497>* - Cinemeccanica
and Barco have signed another digital cinema deployment deal in France.
Both companies have signed a contract with Cinéville for the
installation of thirty Barco 2K digital cinema projectors in five
multiplexes.
*Source:* Business of Cinema

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*2009-06-13*
*Empire Leicester Square installs large-screen Dolby 3D system
<http://www.filmjournal.com/filmjournal/content_display/news-and-features/news/d\
igital-cinema/e3i9ba0bc99fcd0242cf81557fcacd6e1f5>*
- The Empire Leicester Square in London has become Europes first
auditorium to utilize the new Dolby 3D Digital Cinema large-screen
solution. The Empire installed the Dolby 3D system in time for the
United Kingdom premiere of Walt Disney Pictures Jonas Brothers: The 3D
Concert Experience. The movie will premiere in front of an invited
audience of more than 1,300 guests.
*Source:* Film Journal

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*2009-06-13*
*Cinemagoing continues to rise
<http://www.mad.co.uk/Main/News/Articlex/7982e5bfbd3a4b31ad041d34cf6185b4/Cinema\
going-continues-to-rise.html>*
- Cinema admissions are continuing to climb with a year-on-year increase
of 41% for April on the previous year, according to latest Cinema
Advertising Association figures (CAA).
*Source:* Mad

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*2009-06-13*
*Cinema audiences boom as people look to escape recession
<http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/film-news/5388334/Cinema-audiences-boom\
-as-people-look-to-escape-recession.html>*
- Cinema audiences have jumped this year, as consumers flock to watch
comedies and teenage fare to escape the recession, according to industry
figures.
*Source:* Daily Telegraph

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*2009-06-13*
*Leading cinema ad firms consider merger
<http://www.smartbrief.com/news/popai/storyDetails.jsp?issueid=015B4203-5EE7-41E\
C-9CC7-ED39F905E8FD&copyid=DCAF83E4-8471-4138-B473-5BA29FA882B4>*
- A potential merger between National CineMedia and Screenvision, which
together have control over most of the ads seen in movie theaters, could
have antitrust implications, according to this article. "I'm not sure
that [a combination] is possible from an antitrust perspective," said
Lazard Capital Markets analyst Barton Crockett. "It would affect some
advertisers, studios and independent theater chains that like to play
those two [companies] against each other." USA TODAY (05/26)
*Source:* Smartbrief

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*2009-06-13*
*BIG Cinemas to open 1000 seater multiplex in Chicago
<http://www.aindianews.com/big-cinemas-to-open-1000-seater-multiplex-in-chicago-\
1234-17884>*
- BIG Cinemas, the film exhibition division of Adlabs Films Limited, is
opening its first branded cinema property in the US with a five screen
multiplex and one premium lounge.
*Source:* Aindianews

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*2009-06-13*
*NEC NC2500S-A Digital Cinema Projector
<http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2009/05/nec_nc2500s-a_digital_cinema_proje\
ctor.html>*
- NEC is no stranger when it comes to projectors, and heres their latest
effort - the NEC NC2500S-A digital cinema projector that targets
extremely high end markets, featuring a new technical enhancement within
that enables 3D content to utilize the full 2K resolution of the 1.2”
DMD from Texas Instruments courtesy of its triple flash technology for
smooth motion. With the NC2500S-A, you will get a 33% increase in
resolution and brightness when placed side by side with previous
generations, offering a much more comprehensive viewing experience for
moviegoers. Folks operating their own cinemas might be interested in an
upgrade or purchase with the NEC NC2500S-A projector.
*Source:* Ubergizmo [blog]

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*2009-06-13*
*XpanD and Yelmo Cines Strengthen Spain’s 3D Marketplace With Major
Expansion of 3D Cinema Chains
<http://www.dcinematoday.com/dc/pr.aspx?newsID=1449>* - XpanD, a
worldwide authority in 3D cinemas and technology platforms, announced
today their collaborative venture with Yelmo Cines, one of Spain’s
largest cinema chains and the country’s second largest programmer, in
conjunction with Suministros Kelonik, Spain’s leading equipment
installer. Considered distinctive trendsetters that deliver quality and
cutting-edge cinema technologies, Yelmo Cines will heighten their
movie-going experience with plans to add several unique 3D theatres in
the coming year.
*Source:* DCinema Today

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*2009-06-13*
*IMAX Claims 98% Of Moviegoers Don’t Notice The Difference… Yeah, Right!
<http://www.2-pop.com/DigitalCinematography/article/83006>* - Over the
last couple weeks we’ve been reporting on the internet uproar over
IMAX’s new digital theaters. To recap: IMAX has been retrofitting
traditional movie theaters, moving the screen up a few rows, installing
improved sound systems, but the result is nothing near that of a
traditional 70mm IMAX theater. The screen size is tiny in comparison
(see image above). In fact, the two 2K-resolution Christie projector
set-up is said to not look anywhere as good as the Sony 4K digital
projectors which are now being installed in normal AMC and Regal
theaters nationwide.
*Source:* Digital Cinematography

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*2009-06-13*
*Imax Seeks to Repair Blog Complaint Damage
<http://www.2-pop.com/DigitalCinematography/article/82840>* - Imax Corp.
worked hard Wednesday to repair the damage done a day earlier by "Parks
and Recreation" co-star Aziz Ansari when he complained he paid $5 more
to see "Star Trek" on an Imax/AMC screen barely bigger than a existing
35mm screen.
*Source:* Digital Cinematography

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*2009-06-13*
*Cinema Expo nod to Odeon/UCI
<http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i6fda8a789c0468\
eba2cbdb4282e1d085>*
- Odeon and UCI Cinemas Group will be honored as international exhibitor
of the year at Cinema Expo 2009.
*Source:* Hollywood Reporter

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*2009-06-13*
*3D vision seen paying off
<http://tvnz.co.nz/technology-news/3d-vision-seen-paying-off-2774049>* -
Digital 3D looks set to be a key revenue earner for businesses from
cinema chains to software developers as companies bank on the
fast-improving format ushering in a new age of entertainment.
*Source:* TVNZ

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*2009-06-13*
*Imax Customers Testing Imax-Like Theater Concepts >IMAX
<http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20090609-710685.html>* - -If
imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Imax Corp. (IMAX) should
feel sincerely flattered.
*Source:* WSJ

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*2009-06-13*
*Disney Promotes 3D with Inflatable Theater
<http://www.2-pop.com/DigitalCinematography/article/82998>* - To raise
awareness of the format and the studio’s upcoming stereoscopic release
“A Christmas Carol,” Disney has put together a 40-city promotional tour
that will travel by train.
*Source:* Digital Cinematography

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*2009-06-13*
*Wholl Pay for 3-D glasses?
<http://www.2-pop.com/DigitalCinematography/article/82828>* -
Exhibitors, studios squabble over who should foot the bill.
*Source:* Digital Cinematography

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*2009-06-13*
*Access Integrated Technologies Q4 loss widens - Quick Facts
<http://www.rttnews.com/Content/QuickFacts.aspx?Node=B1&Id=976729%20&Category=Qu\
ick%20Facts>*
- Access Integrated Technologies, now doing business as Cinedigm Digital
Cinema Corp. (CIDM: News ), reported that its fourth quarter Net loss
attributable to shareholders was $11.24 million or $0.43 per share,
compared to a loss of $9.40 million or $0.34 per share in the same
quarter of last year.
*Source:* RTT News

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*2009-06-13*
*Interworld Digital to raise $10 million; digitise 300 theatres
<http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=13461>* - Interworld
Digital will be raising a sum of approximately $10 million from
GDR/ADR/QIP. The company plans to increase its presence in the digital
cinema and mobile communications space
*Source:* Business of Cinema

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*2009-06-13*
*Wizard of Oz Ultimate edition coming to Blu-ray, Warner claims its a
benchmark release
<http://www.homecinemachoice.com/playback/blu+ray/wizard+oz+ultimate+edition+com\
ing+blu+ray+warner+claims+its+benchmark+release+10+06>*
- Cinema classic The Wizard of Oz will make its debut in hi-def on
Blu-ray September 29th, marking its 70th anniversary. The movie has been
freshly remastered, with the original Technicolor camera negatives
scanned at 8K resolution, and then edited to 4K for BD mastering at 2K.
The soundtrack has also been reworked, and will be presented in
multichannel Dolby TrueHD. Warner is heralding the release as a
benchmark in the history of the Blu-ray format.
*Source:* Homechoice

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*2009-06-13*
*Sundance Kabuki Cinemas Installs Dolby 3D Digital Cinema
<http://www.dcinematoday.com/dc/pr.aspx?newsID=1451>* - Dolby
Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) today announced that the Sundance Kabuki
Cinemas in San Francisco installed Dolby® 3D Digital Cinema in its
160-seat auditorium four in time for Disney/Pixar’s Up opening on May 29.
*Source:* DCinema Today

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*2009-06-13*
*3D Digital Cinema
<http://www.avinteractive.co.uk/News/MostEmailed/908882/3D-Digital-Cinema/>*
- Without doubt 3D cinema has made a big comeback, thanks in a large
part to the growth of Digital Cinema. As a leader in D-Cinema, Christie
has a keen interest in making that viewing experience even better for
the audience.
*Source:* AV Interactive

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*2009-06-13*
*Cameras roll on cinema auction
<http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/16727ae8-4ad5-11de-87c2-00144feabdc0.html>* -
The three leading cinema chains in the UK – Odeon, Cineworld and Vue –
which control almost three-quarters of the market, have all submitted
first round bids for some of the 21 UK cinemas put up for sale by Sumner
Redstone, the US media magnate.
*Source:* FT

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*2009-06-13*
*Touchscreen specialist, Protouch has rolled out its Xen X5 and X4
kiosks into five sites of Cineworld, the 2nd largest multiplex cinema
chain in the UK.
<http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/18526/Touch-screen-tickets.aspx>*
- The kiosks have been installed as part of a programme for visitors who
wish to join a membership scheme allowing them to watch unlimited movies.
*Source:* New Electronics

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*2009-06-13*
*Cineworld releases online recruitment solution
<http://www.personneltoday.com/articles/2009/05/27/50797/cineworld-releases-onli\
ne-recruitment-solution.html>*
- Cineworld, one of the UK’s largest cinema operators – has launched a
new online recruitment system to improve the way the business manages
its high-volume cinema recruitment.
*Source:* Personnel Today

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*2009-06-13*
*Christie Remains at the Forefront of the Digital Frontier
<http://www.dcinematoday.com/dc/PR.aspx?newsID=1453>* - Christie, a
global leader in visual solutions for entertainment, business and
industry, continues to demonstrate its commitment to helping independent
theatres reap the full benefits of digital and 3D cinema. In conjunction
with its authorized Digital Cinema resellers, Christie has developed
more customizable programs that provide marketing and sales support,
technical advice and expertise, maintain spare parts inventory, and
deliver a streamlined RMA process which resolves issues quickly and
speeds up the advanced warranty replacement process. These critical
issues are often stumbling blocks for independent theatres that want to
go digital.
*Source:* DCineema Today

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Regards

Peter

Hi, there was a short item on the BBC TV London news on Tuesday about the
ex-Granada, Walthamstow:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8091581.stm

Unfortunately, the names of the people interviewed have been transposed! I
wish they would stop calling the building the "former EMD"- a name it only
carried for a very short time!!

Best, Jeremy

This is great and welcome news after what seems to have been a never ending
wait.  Let's hope Reel have done this great building justice, however (and not
to sound too negative) I shall leave my final verdict upon personal inspection
as I've been disappointed with Reel's refurbishments of other sites in the past.
Is anyone aware of any planning applications that they have submitted regarding
the York refurbishment?  This would indicate the level of works being carried
out and the alternations (if any) they are making or planning to make in the
future.

--- In cta-uk@yahoogroups.com, "chittock2000" <Timaddyman@...> wrote:
>
> Reel cinemas have announced that they hope to reopen the former Odeon cinema
in Blossom Street on Friday 19th June with a showing of the summer blockbuster
Transformers 2 in the largest auditorium.
>
> Work on the initial refurbishment is still continuing with new screens being
installed this week. A new concessions and ticket kiosk have been created and
painting and plastering has been carried out.
>
> I for one can't wait to see what's been done so far in bringing this deco lady
back to life.
>
> Tim.
>

Reel cinemas have announced that they hope to reopen the former Odeon cinema in
Blossom Street on Friday 19th June with a showing of the summer blockbuster
Transformers 2 in the largest auditorium.

Work on the initial refurbishment is still continuing with new screens being
installed this week. A new concessions and ticket kiosk have been created and
painting and plastering has been carried out.

I for one can't wait to see what's been done so far in bringing this deco lady
back to life.

Tim.

By noise I mean levels in line with modern music venues, which I'm afraid are
rather extreme. Just being near such a building is not usually an issue, but if
your apartment is built into/onto one then the bass vibrations at least are
bound to penetrate your entire residence. Most people would complain about such
a thing, or not buy one in the first place if they thought the auditorium could
ever be used as a music venue.

However without having the option to use an auditorium as a live performance
venue the scope for its use is pretty limited to either a cinema (which we all
know is not likely to be self-sustaining for a large single auditorium), a
church or possibly a theatre, although cinemas usually didn't have full
fly-towers. The only other options are things like community exhibition space or
a conference venue, provided noise levels are kept low.

These buildings were built as places of entertainment, and that's what they are
best suited as - not converted to flats.

Peter


--- In cta-uk@yahoogroups.com, "towell_p" <towell_p@...> wrote:
>
> I am glad that the agents seem to think all is going well at CJ. I visited a
few weeks back and all was very quiet on site, I wondered it building work had
fallen foul of the recession.
>
> Regarding noise, when people buy flats attached to an auditorium surely they
must expect a little noise from time to time. It's no different from people
buying houses that back on to railways. Mind you, where cinema organs are
concerned, I seem to remember that the occasional Sunday morning concerts at
Granada Welling were silenced due to local resident complaints.
>
> Regards, Peter
>
> --- In cta-uk@yahoogroups.com, Philip Mayer <philipgmayer@> wrote:
> >
> > There was talk of building a hotel on top of the Forum/ABC in Liverpool.
> > That was the latest scheme, although a proposal a few years ago to punch a
> > couple of windows in the wall was turned down. That was a scheme for a night
> > club.
> > Do hotels not have windows?
> >
> > On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 12:23 PM, Peter Hammond <peter@>wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Dear All
> > >
> > > Out of interest (and concern!) I just phoned the agents for the Lumiere
> > > Apartments (aka Granada Clapham Junct) and asked about progress and about
> > > what the auditorium is to be used for.
> > >
> > > I was told that the first flats will be ready in November and that the
> > > ground floor around the auditorium will be for commercial use and the
> > > auditorium itself is going to be used by a church.
> > >
> > > My big concern with all this, and other similar projects where parts of an
> > > old cinema are used for residential purposes, is that the auditorium can
> > > never again be used for live performances unless they are either only
quiet
> > > ones or there is a huge amount spent on acoustic insulation. Neither
option
> > > is realistic I feel though.
> > >
> > > This is my BIG concern with the State Grays - the owners of that want to
> > > build flats in/on it and the council seem amenable to the idea.
> > >
> > > Peter
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>

I am glad that the agents seem to think all is going well at CJ. I visited a few
weeks back and all was very quiet on site, I wondered it building work had
fallen foul of the recession.

Regarding noise, when people buy flats attached to an auditorium surely they
must expect a little noise from time to time. It's no different from people
buying houses that back on to railways. Mind you, where cinema organs are
concerned, I seem to remember that the occasional Sunday morning concerts at
Granada Welling were silenced due to local resident complaints.

Regards, Peter

--- In cta-uk@yahoogroups.com, Philip Mayer <philipgmayer@...> wrote:
>
> There was talk of building a hotel on top of the Forum/ABC in Liverpool.
> That was the latest scheme, although a proposal a few years ago to punch a
> couple of windows in the wall was turned down. That was a scheme for a night
> club.
> Do hotels not have windows?
>
> On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 12:23 PM, Peter Hammond <peter@...>wrote:
>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Dear All
> >
> > Out of interest (and concern!) I just phoned the agents for the Lumiere
> > Apartments (aka Granada Clapham Junct) and asked about progress and about
> > what the auditorium is to be used for.
> >
> > I was told that the first flats will be ready in November and that the
> > ground floor around the auditorium will be for commercial use and the
> > auditorium itself is going to be used by a church.
> >
> > My big concern with all this, and other similar projects where parts of an
> > old cinema are used for residential purposes, is that the auditorium can
> > never again be used for live performances unless they are either only quiet
> > ones or there is a huge amount spent on acoustic insulation. Neither option
> > is realistic I feel though.
> >
> > This is my BIG concern with the State Grays - the owners of that want to
> > build flats in/on it and the council seem amenable to the idea.
> >
> > Peter
> >
> >
> >
>

Dear All

Out of interest (and concern!) I just phoned the agents for the Lumiere
Apartments (aka Granada Clapham Junct) and asked about progress and about what
the auditorium is to be used for.

I was told that the first flats will be ready in November and that the ground
floor around the auditorium will be for commercial use and the auditorium itself
is going to be used by a church.

My big concern with all this, and other similar projects where parts of an old
cinema are used for residential purposes, is that the auditorium can never again
be used for live performances unless they are either only quiet ones or there is
a huge amount spent on acoustic insulation. Neither option is realistic I feel
though.

This is my BIG concern with the State Grays - the owners of that want to build
flats in/on it and the council seem amenable to the idea.

Peter

Hi all,

As Jeremy has mentioned, the Glasgow Coliseum has indeed been ravaged by a
serious fire. Gordon and I managed to carry out a slightly unofficial inspection
a few years ago, exploiting a frequent access opportunity that sadly appears to
have been its downfall.

Having been rebuilt three times internally over its lifetime, there was indeed
little left of the original enormous interior with twin balconies, however the
corner tower with revolving sign and the main entrance facade were both of a
decent enough quality and eminently salvageable in any redevelopment, the latter
having been under corrugated metal cladding since its Cinerama days. Sadly, the
damage looks to have been fairly extensive - as well as losing the entire roof,
the top of the tower and most of the wallhead appear to have suffered terminal
damage. The metal cladding is also badly burnt, suggesting the main facade could
be badly damaged underneath too. I'll be very surprised given Glasgow's record
for taking the easy option of demolition over repair if anything is left of the
old theatre in a few weeks time.

Some photos of the damage are available on this internet forum here - the ones
posted under the name gap74 are mine, and can be used in the Bulletin if you're
reading, Harry!

http://www.hiddenglasgow.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8810

Gary

Hi All, you may be interested that, as part of Mayor of London's Story of
London festival, there is a chance to tour the Apollo Victoria Theatre,
London (the former New Victoria Cinema) on June 26th.  Details here:

http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/activities-events/storyoflondon/


Other theatre tours available too.

Best, Jeremy B

Hi All, according to a BBC News report, fire has wrecked the former ABC
Coliseum, Glasgow.:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8066723.stm


This was built by Frank Matcham as a live theatre, later converted to a
cinema which was the main showcase for Cinerama in Scotland. Later a Bingo
hall, but closed and derelict since 2003. The CTA visited many years ago I
recall, and I don't remember that there were many original features to see
inside the building.

Best , Jeremy B

Thanks for promoting that Jeremy. Over £1200 raised so far, but a long way to
go.

Peter


--- In cta-uk@yahoogroups.com, "Jeremy" <jbuck@...> wrote:
>
> Hi All
>
> You probably recall that the Compton organ which lived in the Royal/ABC
> Plymouth was removed a couple of years back, and it is planned to re-install
> it in Blackheath Halls, London.  Funds are needed to make this installation
> happen, and a new scheme of "sponsor a pipe" has been started by Peter
> Hammond, the mastermind of the scheme.  Website here:
>
> http://www.blackheath-compton.org.uk/
>
> You may care to make a contribution.
>
> Click on sponsor a pipe -amounts to suit all pockets!
>
> Best, Jeremy B
>

Hi All

You probably recall that the Compton organ which lived in the Royal/ABC
Plymouth was removed a couple of years back, and it is planned to re-install
it in Blackheath Halls, London.  Funds are needed to make this installation
happen, and a new scheme of "sponsor a pipe" has been started by Peter
Hammond, the mastermind of the scheme.  Website here:

http://www.blackheath-compton.org.uk/

You may care to make a contribution.

Click on sponsor a pipe -amounts to suit all pockets!

Best, Jeremy B