Distribution & Exhibition

LIPA Reports Solid Growth in Laser Projection

Mon, 06/11/2018 - 12:22 -- Nick Dager

The Laser Illuminated Projector Association reports that as of the end of 2017, the global installed base of high-end RGB laser projectors had reached nearly 700, an increase of nearly 100 percent since 2016, according to industry analysts at IHS Markit. In addition, the analyst firm also reported that, according to industry sales figures estimates, the number of laser phosphor projectors installed in cinemas has now surpassed 10,000; again an approximately 100 percent growth rate over the previous year.

Melissa Cogavin Named Strike Media Consultant

Thu, 06/07/2018 - 12:04 -- Nick Dager

Strike Media has appointed Melissa Cogavin to the new position of consultant. Her role will be to grow the footprint and profile of Strike Media and advise on event cinema campaigns. Cogavin will also work closely on the expansion and growth of the social film app MyFilmClub for Wez Merchant, owner of both Strike Media and Under The Influence Of, MyFilmClub’s parent company.

Emerging Cinema Markets Conference Set for November in Istanbul

Thu, 06/07/2018 - 12:01 -- Nick Dager

DCS Events in association with the Big Picture will be hosting an Emerging Cinema Markets Conference November 20-22 at the Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul. The emerging cinema markets in Turkey, Central Asia, the Middle East, Balkans and North Africa are at an early stage in their growth and development, but in combination they offer a significant opportunity for investors, studios, distributors, exhibitors and the specialist supply chains to the industry.

Abry Partners to Acquire Screenvision

Wed, 06/06/2018 - 11:38 -- Nick Dager

Screenvision Media has signed a definitive agreement for Abry Partners, a media-focused private equity firm, to acquire a controlling stake in the company. As part of the agreement, the company’s existing owners, Shamrock Capital and AMC Entertainment, will maintain minority stakes. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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