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In addition to being a leading cinema systems integrator, Moving Image Technologies designs and manufactures a wide range of proprietary products in-house, including subscription-based solutions and developing potentially disruptive software as a service. Despite the well-known headwinds facing the cinema industry – the pandemic and the Hollywood strikes – MIT had a relatively strong year in 2024.
MIT and the Evolving Cinema Industry
»POSTED on January 6, 2025
In addition to being a leading cinema systems integrator, Moving Image Technologies designs and manufactures a wide range of proprietary products in-house, including subscription-based solutions and developing potentially disruptive software as a service. Despite the well-known headwinds facing the cinema industry – the pandemic and the Hollywood... //READ MORE

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According to Mark Welton, president of Imax Theatres, the appeal of the premium large format is the impact it has on movies. "We event-asize movies," he said. "People want to shoot their movies in Imax because it means that it's a quality movie. It's a big blockbuster." But the Imax brand's jump into the mainstream film space didn’t happen overnight. How Imax Became a Leading Cinema Brand
»POSTED on December 30, 2024
According to Mark Welton, president of Imax Theatres, the appeal of the premium large format is the impact it has on movies. "We event-asize movies," he said. "People want to shoot their movies in Imax because it means that it's a quality movie. It's a big blockbuster." But the Imax brand's jump into the mainstream film space didn’t happen overnight.
From the minds of the award-winning executive producer and director John Wells and executive producer and writer Matt Kester, Rescue: HI-Surf is a heart-pounding drama that follows the personal and professional lives of Oahu’s North Shore lifeguards. Fighting the Elements for Rescue: HI-Surf
»POSTED on December 16, 2024
From the minds of the award-winning executive producer and director John Wells and executive producer and writer Matt Kester, Rescue: HI-Surf is a heart-pounding drama that follows the personal and professional lives of Oahu’s North Shore lifeguards. The heroic first responders often find themselves in life-threatening situations patrolling the famous Seven Mile Miracle, a stretch of sandy beaches with the most pristine surf conditions that’s not for the faint of heart. Inspired by surf films and documentaries, cinematographer Anka Malatynska captured the raw intensity of these fearless lifeguards as they navigate treacherous conditions. With support from Panavision Woodland Hills, Malatynska used Panavision VA large-format spherical lenses to enhance Oahu’s aesthetic appeal, favoring single-camera setups and relying heavily on natural light. I recently spoke with Malatynska about her experience. Here is that conversation.
The highly anticipated feature-film adaptation of the Broadway sensation Wicked has arrived. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the musical fantasy is set in the magical kingdom of Oz and follows the unlikely friendship between the misunderstood Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and the popular Glinda (Ariana Grande). However, their friendship takes a turn after a fateful encounter with the powerful Wizard of Oz. Cinematographer Alice Brooks, ASC, shot the film. Creating the Cinematic Experience that is Wicked
»POSTED on December 9, 2024
The highly anticipated feature-film adaptation of the Broadway sensation Wicked has arrived. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the musical fantasy is set in the magical kingdom of Oz and follows the unlikely friendship between the misunderstood Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and the popular Glinda (Ariana Grande). However, their friendship takes a turn after a fateful encounter with the powerful Wizard of Oz, setting them on opposing paths. Cinematographer Alice Brooks, ASC reteamed with Chu — her longtime collaborator going back to their student days at the University of Southern California — to help craft a unique look befitting the story and its themes.
Directed by John Crowley, We Live in Time explores love, loss, and the fragility of life, painting an intimate portrait of the relationship between principal characters Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield). With the support of Panavision London and Panalux London, cinematographer Stuart Bentley, BSC crafted a visual approach that enhances the story’s raw emotion while remaining unobtrusive. Shooting We Live in Time
»POSTED on November 25, 2024
Directed by John Crowley, We Live in Time explores love, loss, and the fragility of life, painting an intimate portrait of the relationship between principal characters Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield). With the support of Panavision London and Panalux London, cinematographer Stuart Bentley, BSC crafted a visual approach that enhances the story’s raw emotion while remaining unobtrusive.
The feature Killer Heat unfolds in the wake of a treacherous love triangle involving twin brothers on an exclusive Greek island. The secretive investigation that follows falls to a visiting detective known as the Jealousy Man, portrayed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Director Philippe Lacôte teamed with BAFTA Award-winning cinematographer Andrew Dunn, BSC, and together they crafted a cinematic language that bridges the story’s multiple cultures. Making Killer Heat
»POSTED on November 18, 2024
The feature Killer Heat unfolds in the wake of a treacherous love triangle involving twin brothers on an exclusive Greek island. The secretive investigation that follows falls to a visiting detective known as the Jealousy Man, portrayed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Director Philippe Lacôte teamed with BAFTA Award-winning cinematographer Andrew Dunn, BSC, and together they crafted a cinematic language that bridges the story’s multiple cultures.
“This story highlights main characters from three different generations,” says director Richard Lagravenese of his new feature A Family Affair. Now streaming on Netflix, the movie follows Zara Ford (played by Joey King), who works thanklessly as the assistant to self-absorbed movie star Chris Cole (Zac Efron) — who, in turn, ends up falling for Zara’s widowed mother, Brooke Harwood (Nicole Kidman), with comic consequences for all. Creating the Look of A Family Affair
»POSTED on November 11, 2024
“This story highlights main characters from three different generations,” says director Richard Lagravenese of his new feature A Family Affair. Now streaming on Netflix, the movie follows Zara Ford (played by Joey King), who works thanklessly as the assistant to self-absorbed movie star Chris Cole (Zac Efron) — who, in turn, ends up falling for Zara’s widowed mother, Brooke Harwood (Nicole Kidman), with comic consequences for all.

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