Distribution & Exhibition

Four New Films to Release in ScreenX

Thu, 04/21/2016 - 10:49 -- Nick Dager

ScreenX has unveiled the feature films that will be released this year in the immersive multi-screen format. They include two Korean films and two Chinese films. Operation Chromite follows the heroic Korean soldiers who carried out a pivotal covert operation during the Korean War. Liam Neeson stars as General MacArthur. Lee Jung-jae and Lee Beom-soo also star. The film is directed by Lee Jae-han and produced by Taewon Entertainment. ScreenX will be utilized during the battle scenes as well as some of the other key action sequences. (July 2016)

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CE+S Unveils Colombia’s First Dolby Atmos Cinema

Wed, 04/20/2016 - 13:29 -- Nick Dager

Colombian movie theatre circuit Cinemas Procinal has selected Cinema Equipment and Supplies to lead the design and implementation of the first theatre in Colombia to showcase Dolby Atmos sound technology. Earlier this year Cinemas Procinal announced the launch of the circuit’s first Supernova PLF auditorium.

Ohio’s COSI Gets an Upgrade

Wed, 04/20/2016 - 13:24 -- Nick Dager

Closed from 2004 to 2014, the reopened Center of Science and Industry Planetarium in Columbus, Ohio draws more than 100,000 visitors annually. In its earlier incarnation, the planetarium used Evans & Sutherland’s Digistar 2 – state-of-the-art for its time – but with the reopening in 2014, it was time for the latest and best technology.

ShowBiz Cinemas Chooses GDC for New Entertainment Center

Wed, 04/20/2016 - 13:18 -- Nick Dager

ShowBiz Cinemas has chosen GDC Technology for its new Fall Creek entertainment center in Houston, Texas. When ShowBiz Cinemas opened its first entertainment center in Baytown, Texas in late October 2015, it had unique advantages over the competition: 10 movie theatres, 14 bowling lanes and a full bar, not to mention a passion for providing the best customer service.

Novra Technologies, IDC to Merge

Wed, 04/20/2016 - 13:15 -- Nick Dager

Novra Technologies has announced a proposed merger with International Datacasting Corporation. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Novra will acquire 100 percent of the issued and outstanding common shares of IDC for total purchase consideration of approximately $1.9 million. This proposed transaction was done at arm's length and there was no finder's fee.

GDC Introduces New Integrated Media Block

Wed, 04/20/2016 - 13:10 -- Nick Dager

GDC Technology has introduced the GDC SX-4000 Standalone IMB and XSP-1000 Cinema Processor, what the company calls a future-proof IMB with real-time DTS:X decoding and an advanced cinema processor. According to the company, when combined the bundled system enables a high-quality audio experience at a price point that allows exhibitors worldwide to affordably install immersive sound in auditoriums of any size and delivers realistic, rich sound to a much broader audience.

CineEurope to Celebrate 25 Years

Tue, 04/19/2016 - 13:40 -- Nick Dager

This year marks the 25th anniversary of CineEurope, the most important convention and trade show dedicated to cinema operators in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. More than 3,500 attendees from distribution, exhibition, equipment and concessions will descend upon the Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain from June 20-23 to help celebrate the silver anniversary.

CineEurope 2016 to Honor Nordisk Film A/S

Tue, 04/19/2016 - 13:34 -- Nick Dager

Nordisk Film A/S will be honored with the Independent Film Award at CineEurope 2016. The award will be presented at the CineEurope Awards Ceremony hosted by The Coca-Cola Company June 23 at the Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain. Kenneth Wiberg, ‎president of film distribution at Nordisk Film A/S will be accepting the award.

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