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Severtson Features Giant Electric Motorized Cinema Screens & New Screen Coating Technologies at Kino Expo 2018 —Sep 13, 2018

Severtson Screens (www.severtsonscreens.com), a global leader in innovative and quality projection screens for the cinema, commercial, pro AV, and home theater markets, has announced that it will feature its new SēVision 3D GX Giant Electric Motorized Cinema Projection Screen line, as well as its recently launched enhanced SēVision 3D GX-WA projection screen coating technologies, during Kino Expo 2018, held in Saint Petersburg, Russia, from Sept. 18-21 at the Expofurum Congress Center, booth # 104. Read Full

Cinionic Receives ICTA Teddy Award as Manufacturer of the Year Cinema technology association honors Barco product innovation and dealer practices in cinema —Sep 13, 2018

At its Summer Business Retreat held in Napa, California last month, the International Cinema Technology Association’s (ICTA) worldwide cinema dealer membership awarded Cinionic the top honor for manufacturing and service excellence. Read Full • Past Cinionic News • Cinionic Info • Cinionic Site • Past ICTA News • ICTA Info • ICTA Site

Severtson Features Multiple Screens and Technologies at Kino Expo 2018 Severtson will Feature its Acclaimed and Updated SAT, Folded, and New Giant QuickFold Screens, and its Updated Price Estimator App During the Show —Sep 4, 2018

Severtson Screens, a global leader in innovative and quality projection screens for the cinema, commercial, pro AV, and home theater markets, has announced that it will feature its acclaimed Folded Silver 3D screens, SAT-4K ultra acoustic transparent screen, and new Giant QuickFold screens, as well as updated price estimator technologies during Kino Expo 2018, held in Saint Petersburg, Russia, from Sept. 18-21 at the Expofurum Congress Center, booth # 104. Read Full

Christie Brings Cinema to Life, Repeating as the Official Projection Partner of the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) —Sep 4, 2018

Christie® is proud to announce that it is the official digital projection partner, for the 18th consecutive year, of the 43rd Toronto International Film Festival ®*, the world’s largest public film festival. Taking place from September 6-16, 2018, the Toronto International Film Festival garners global attention annually, screening almost 350 feature films and shorts, hosting 20 galas and attracting a veritable ‘Who’s Who’ of international movie luminaries. Read Full • Past Christie News • Christie Info • Christie Site

Severtson Screens Announces Enhanced Cinema Screen Coating; Introduced at ExpoCine 2018 —Aug 14, 2018

Severtson Screens (www.severtsonscreens.com), a global leader in innovative and quality projection screens for the cinema, commercial, pro AV, and home theater markets, is proud to announce the enhanced SēVision 3D GX-WA projection screen coating. Read Full

Christie Continues to Set the Standard for Cinema Technology Innovation at the 2018 Australian International Movie Convention —Jul 27, 2018

Christie®, a leader in creating and delivering the world’s best visual and audio experiences, is showcasing leading edge cinema technology chosen by cinema leaders at the 2018 Australian International Movie Convention (AIMC), which takes place at Event Cinemas Pacific Fair, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, from July 29 to August 2. Read Full • Past Christie News • Christie Info • Christie Site

Christie Brings its Expertise to Big Cine Expo for the Third Time as Official Technology Partner —Jul 4, 2018

Christie®, a leader in creating and delivering the world’s best visual and audio experiences, is proud to be the official technology partner of Big Cine Expo 2018, which will take place at the Sahara Star, Mumbai, from August 28-29. Read Full • Past Christie News • Christie Info • Christie Site

Christie Marks Ten Years of Collaboration with Shanghai International Film Festival as Exclusive Cinema Projection Partner Christie cinema projectors used for screening of the opening and closing films, judging of films nominated for the Golden Goblet Award; CP4325-RGB on display at CinemaS tradeshow —Jun 18, 2018

Christie®, a leader in creating and delivering the world’s best visual and audio experiences, is marking a decade of collaboration with the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) as the event’s exclusive cinema projection partner. Read Full • Past Christie News • Christie Info • Christie Site

Dolby Announces European Cinema Market Expansion at CineEurope 2018 Includes plans for the first Dolby Cinema sites in the UK and Germany —Jun 13, 2018

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) returns to CineEurope 2018 (Expo Hall, Suite B) at the Centre de Convencions Internacional Barcelona (CCIB) to showcase global expansion momentum for Dolby Cinema and its full spectrum of industry-leading solutions, including newly available products to deliver end-to-end audio, imaging, accessibility, and post-production technology for the cinema industry. Read Full • Past Dolby News • Dolby Info • Dolby Site

UNIC Launches Second Edition of Women’s Cinema Leadership Programme —Jun 13, 2018

The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the European Cinema trade grouping, today launched the second edition of its Women’s Cinema Leadership Programme, a 12-month mentoring programme for women in cinema exhibition. Read Full

UNIC’s 2018 Annual Report Celebrates Thriving European Cinema Exhibition Sector —Jun 12, 2018

The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the European Cinema trade grouping, has today published its Annual Report, examining key cinema trends across the 37 territories represented by the association, accounting for 1.34 billion admissions and €8.6 billion in box office revenues in 2017 - a quarter of the global theatrical market for films. Read Full

Investment, Innovation and Diversity the Hallmark of Our Industry, Says UNIC President —Jun 11, 2018

During his keynote address at CineEurope 2018, Phil Clapp, President of the International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the European Cinema trade grouping, reflected on the success of a sector which continued to thrive due to investment, innovation and diversity. Read Full

Sony Defines Next Generation of Cinema at CineEurope 2018 HDR-ready 4K laser phosphor projector takes centre stage at Europe’s leading cinema trade show —Jun 11, 2018

At CineEurope 2018, Sony Digital Cinema 4K returns to dazzle audiences with cinematic demonstrations of its 4K laser solutions that represent the next-generation in movie presentation. Read Full • Past Sony Digital Cinema News • Sony Digital Cinema Info • Sony Digital Cinema Site

GDC Continues Its Quest to Bring Machine Intelligence Technology to the Cinema Industry The company will showcase its award-winning Cinema Automation CA2.0 and advanced SR-1000 integrated media server at CineEurope 2018 —Jun 11, 2018

GDC Technology Limited, a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, today unveils its award-winning Cinema Automation CA2.0 (CA2.0) and SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Blockä (IMB) to the cinema industry at CineEurope 2018 from June 11 to 14. Read Full • Past GDC Technology Limited News • GDC Technology Limited Info • GDC Technology Limited Site

Christie Debuts Cinema Industry’s First Affordable RGB Pure Laser Projector at CineEurope 2018 Cinema leaders – exhibitors, studios, film festivals, content creators and filmmakers – choose Christie’s combination of cinema heritage and ongoing technology innovation to plot course —Jun 7, 2018

Christie®, a leader in creating and delivering the world’s best visual and audio experiences, continues to set the standard for cinema technology innovation with its presence at CineEurope, June 11 – 14 at the Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona (CCIB). Read Full • Past Christie News • Christie Info • Christie Site

NEC Display Solutions Attends CineEurope 2018 to Bring Magic Back to the Movies Display experts will showcase technologies to create unique, engaging digital experiences from the foyer to the auditorium —Jun 7, 2018

NEC Display Solutions Europe will be attending CineEurope in Barcelona from 11 – 14th June to showcase the latest digital display technologies that can revolutionise the cinema experience. Read Full • Past NEC Digital Cinema News • NEC Digital Cinema Info • NEC Digital Cinema Site

Cinionic Showcases Innovative Cinema Experiences at CineEurope From premium-quality projection for smaller screens to mixed reality, interactive lobby experiences, Cinionic delivers tomorrow’s solutions today —Jun 5, 2018

As the Official Technology Partner for CineEurope 2018, Cinionic is eager to present its exciting cinema experiences designed to delight a new generation of moviegoers. Representing a new cinema joint venture among Barco, ALPD and CGS, Cinionic combines innovative cinema technologies with unique and comprehensive service models to guarantee your peace of mind. Read Full • Past Cinionic News • Cinionic Info • Cinionic Site

Conque 2018, the Mexican Comic Convention, Came to Life with Christie —Jun 4, 2018

Christie®, a leader in creating and delivering the world’s best visual and audio experiences, was the digital projection partner at Conque 2018, Latin America’s number one comic and entertainment convention. The event, which has just closed its doors in Queretaro City, Mexico, was attended by 30,000 visitors. Read Full • Past Christie News • Christie Info • Christie Site

Twelve Years A Partner – Christie Clocks Up Perfect Dozen at Cannes Film Festival Christie continues longstanding partnership with Europe’s most glamorous film festival —May 18, 2018

Christie®, a leader in creating and delivering the world's best visual and audio experiences, is once again delighted to be the projection technology partner for the Cannes Film Festival. Read Full • Past Christie News • Christie Info • Christie Site

SMPTE Hollywood Section and Steve Yedlin, ASC to Host Screening of ‘On Acquisition and Pipeline for High-Resolution Exhibition’ May 16 Section Meeting at Linwood Dunn Theater Will Showcase Yedlin’s Work —May 2, 2018

The Hollywood Section of SMPTE^®, the organization whose standards work has supported a century of advances in entertainment technology and whose membership spans the globe, today announced that Steve Yedlin, ASC will present his work on cinema image quality this month’s Section meeting, May 16 at the Linwood Dunn Theater. Read Full • Past SMPTE News • SMPTE Info • SMPTE Site

Twentieth Century Fox Film Taps Kino Industries' Ctrlmovie Technology for Upcoming 'Choose Your Own Adventure' Interactive Feature Film Berlanti Productions Joins Davis Entertainment and Chooseco as Producers of the Interactive Feature —Apr 26, 2018

Twentieth Century Fox Film (TCFF) today announced that they are licensing Kino Industries' CtrlMovie technology for the Studio's upcoming film, CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE. The patented technology will allow in-theater audiences to control the characters' action throughout the film using the app developed and created by Kino. This is the first film in a potential multi-film partnership utilizing this innovative technology. The announcement was made today during the CinemaCon presentation for TCFF in Las Vegas. Read Full

CJ CGV CEO Lays Out Cultureplex Concept as the Key to Growth of Cinema Business Message Delivered During Keynote Presentation at CinemaCon 2018 in Las Vegas —Apr 24, 2018

On stage at CinemaCon 2018, the CEO of CJ CGV, Jung Seo, delivered a clear outline to how the fifth largest exhibitor in the world is being proactive to counter industry wide challenges – through the company’s concept of “Cultureplex.” Read Full

GDC Technology Heralds a New Era for Cinema Operation with its 6th Generation SR-1000 Media Block SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Block with Cinema Automation CA2.0 offers a future proof solution, enabling fail-safe operation and significantly reduces the cinema operation expenses —Apr 23, 2018

GDC Technology Limited, a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, unveiled today its groundbreaking 6th generation integrated media block (IMB) and cinema automation system to the cinema industry at CinemaCon 2018 held from April 23 to 26. Read Full • Past GDC Technology Limited News • GDC Technology Limited Info • GDC Technology Limited Site

Big Cine Expo and CTC Announce Partnership for Leading Cinema Convention in India —Apr 23, 2018

CTC; the global cinema technology network and Network208 have announced a partnership to support to Asia’s leading cinema exhibition industry event, Big Cine Expo 2018 (28-29 August 2018).
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THX® Commemorates 35th Anniversary with New Deep Note Trailer —Apr 23, 2018

THX Ltd., renowned for the certification of world-class cinemas and consumer electronics, today announced that production has begun on a brand new Deep Note trailer to commemorate the company's 35^th anniversary. Read Full

CES+ brings to Exhibitors the First-of-a-kind Cinema-as-a-Service Solution —Apr 22, 2018

018 Miami-based CES+ is thrilled to announce that they’re launching the industry’s first Cinema-as-a-Service (CaaS) solution during CinemaCon. As change agents for the cinema industry and their ongoing pursuit of facilitating their customers’ growth CES+ leveraged its data, technology and services to design a disruptive subscription service model that will evolve the way exhibitors buy, operate and support, projection and sound equipment. Read Full • Past CES+ News • CES+ Info • CES+ Site • Past Cielo News • Cielo Info • Cielo Site

Moving iMage Technologies is Distinctively Equipped for Modern Cinema FF&E —Apr 21, 2018

Over the past nearly 15 years, Moving Image Technologies has developed a full line of manufactured products, technical services and software solutions for the modern cinema that is unique in the industry. From design and consulting services to final installation and cloud-based monitoring, MIT has the experienced team and products needed for contemporary cinema requirements. Read Full • Past Moving iMage Technologies News • Moving iMage Technologies Info • Moving iMage Technologies Site

QSC Announces New Products at CinemaCon 2018 QSC expands product line adding to complete end-to-end cinema solutions —Apr 20, 2018

QSC, a leading global manufacturer of cinema solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of seven new products to the most comprehensive line of cinema products in the industry. New products include additions to the Media Server, Test and Measurement, Loudspeaker, and Digital Cinema Monitor categories. Read Full • Past QSC News • QSC Info • QSC Site

CinemaNext Reaches Agreement with Paris-based Les 7 Batignolles for Sphera Premium Cinema Launch —Apr 20, 2018

CinemaNext, the European leader in services to cinema exhibitors and Les 7 Batignolles announce the signature of an agreement for the deployment of the new Sphera premium cinema concept at the new Les 7 Batignolles multiplex. The grand opening of the 7-screen 1,200-seat complex including Sphera, which will be located in the new district of Les Batignolles currently under construction, in front of the new Courthouse is scheduled to take place in October. Read Full

Vista Group, Global Leader in Film Industry Software, Continues to Impress, Presenting Unprecedented Technology Innovations at 2018 CinemaCon The new Cinema Manager leads the way in making Vista’s portfolio of offerings cloud-ready. Vista Food & Beverage is purpose-built for cinemas and Vista Apps delivers unprecedented experiences straight to handheld devices. —Apr 20, 2018

Vista Group International (NZX & ASX: VGL), the world’s leading provider of software solutions for the film industry, comes to CinemaCon 2018 with a portfolio of new and unprecedented software solutions from eight Vista Group businesses. Vista Entertainment Solutions (‘Vista Cinema’), Cinema Intelligence, Veezi and movieXchange will exhibit in the Forum Ballroom at Booths #625F and #523F. Read Full

Steeped in Film Heritage, Christie Shapes Future of Cinema Technology Cinema leaders – exhibitors, studios, film festivals, content creators and filmmakers – choose Christie for projection, audio, lobby engagements and services —Apr 19, 2018

Christie®, a leader in creating and delivering the world’s best visual and audio experiences, continues to shape the future of exhibition with an impressive presence at CinemaCon 2018, April 23 – 26 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Read Full • Past Christie News • Christie Info • Christie Site

Christie Demonstrates its Ongoing Support for Independent Exhibition in Australia and New Zealand at the ICA Conference & Gala Dinner 2018 —Mar 19, 2018

Christie®, a leader in creating and delivering the world’s best visual and audio experiences, and Gold Sponsor of the Independent Cinemas Australia (ICA) Conference 2018, is fully committed to supporting independent exhibitors in Australia and New Zealand through its proven technology and solutions-driven service in collaboration with the ICA. Read Full • Past Christie News • Christie Info • Christie Site

Severtson Screens Brings Next Generation Folded SAT-4K Acoustically Transparent Cinema Screen to CinemaCon 2018 —Mar 13, 2018

Severtson Screens, a global leader in innovative and quality projection screens for the cinema, commercial, pro AV, and home theater markets, is pleased to announce it will feature its next generation SAT-4K Acoustically-Transparent cinema projection screen line during CinemaCon 2018, held in Las Vegas, Nev. from April 24-26 at Caesars Palace, booth #2516A. The next generation SAT-4K will also be on display in the Power Technology suite during CinemaCon 2018. Read Full

SMPTE Hollywood Section to Explore the History of Moving Imagery with Lenny Lipton at March Meeting —Mar 6, 2018

The Hollywood Section of SMPTE^®, the organization whose standards work has supported a century of advances in entertainment technology, will delve into the deep history of moving imagery with filmmaker, inventor, and author Lenny Lipton at its monthly meeting, scheduled for Thursday, March 22, in Hollywood. Read Full • Past SMPTE News • SMPTE Info • SMPTE Site

Robert Carrady to Receive CinemaCon 2018 Career Achievement in Exhibition Award —Mar 6, 2018

Robert Carrady, President of Caribbean Cinemas, will receive the “Career Achievement in Exhibition Award,” it was announced today by Mitch Neuhauser, Managing Director of CinemaCon. CinemaCon, the official convention of The National Associations of Theatre Owners (NATO), will be held April 23-26, 2018 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Carrady will be presented with this honor during the convention’s International Day festivities, taking place on Monday, April 23, 2018. Read Full • Past CinemaCon News • CinemaCon Info • CinemaCon Site