Ireland Saw February Surge in Cinema Attendance
Spending in cinemas in Ireland surged during the February mid-term break as parents sought to keep their children occupied, according to data from the Bank of Ireland.
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Roxy Cinemas Installs Two Sharp NEC Laser Projectors
Roxy Cinemas and Scrabble Entertainment have installed Sharp NEC laser projection technology in Roxy’s new Dubai Hills project. The companies say they are the largest premium large format screens in the Middle East and North Africa, measuring 28 meters by 15.1 meters. At 423 square meters, the Roxy Xtreme screen is the size of two tennis courts. With two NEC NC3541L 4K RB laser projectors, Dubai Hills is taking advantage of RB laser technology delivering compelling benefits in terms of image quality, cost, and operational efficiency.
Samsung Partners with Picturehouse U25 Membership Program
Electronics giant Samsung has partnered with the Picturehouse U25 Membership, in tandem with the launch of the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, in a deal brokered by Digital Cinema Media and Starcom.
Cielo Partners with Scrabble to Provide Intelligence and Analytics
Cielo has partnered with Scrabble Entertainment to provide innovation around intelligence and analytics through its Cielo Command, Cinema Essentials, Automation, and Director package software.
AegiSolve Releases Book on Digital Cinema Security and AI
AegiSolve has released its latest eBook, Secure Silicon for Digital Cinema through the Lens of AI. The new complimentary guide explores the importance of secure silicon for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information and the proper functioning of digital cinema systems.
NATO Names Michael P. O’Leary President and CEO
The National Association of Theatre Owners has appointed Michael P. O’Leary to be its president and CEO beginning May 1. He will succeed John Fithian, who is retiring.
Cineplexx Austria Adding Three Imax with Laser Systems
Cineplexx Austria has agreed to install three new Imax with Laser projection systems in Austria and Kosovo. This will be the first theatre in Kosovo with Imax projection.
AMC, Walmart Partner on AMC Line of Popcorn
AMC is collaborating with Walmart on an exclusive launch of AMC’s all new lines of microwave and ready-to-eat popcorn items, beginning with featured endcaps, which prominently display AMC Perfectly Popcorn in select Walmart locations around the United States. The new popcorn line will be available to the public on March 11.
Trafalgar, CJ 4DPlex Releasing Coldplay Globally
Coldplay today announced a special worldwide cinema presentation of the band's spectacular Music of The Spheres World Tour concert, filmed during their sold out, ten-night run at Buenos Aires' River Plate stadium at the end of last year. The concert film will be shown in thousands of cinemas across the globe on April 19 and April 23 in partnership with Trafalgar Releasing and CJ 4Dplex who also executive produced the film.
Mag Cinema Introduces New Thor-24 Advanced Cinema Subwoofers
Mag Cinema has introduced a new Thor-24 advanced cinema subwoofer, one designed and made from 100 percent in-house components. The company says the 24-inch woofer driver with extended linear excursion and rated power of 2500 W is built according to a classic electrodynamic scheme and is the ultimate achievement of combining its technologies and expertise in the development of subwoofers.
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