Christie Sponsors Independent Cinema Australia Conference
Christie is a Gold Sponsor for the Independent Cinemas Australia Conference currently underway in Sydney, Australia. The conference runs March 19-22.
Trade Shows
Barco Named CineAsia 2017 Technology Innovator of the Year
Barco was named CineAsia 2017 Technology Innovator of the Year earlier this week in Hong Kong. In accepting the award, senior vice president entertainment Wim Buyens said, “Given that this is exactly what we try to achieve, we are particularly proud to be recognized as Technology Innovator of the Year.
GDC Spotlights Cinema Automation 2.0 at CineAsia 2017
GDC Technology showcased its next generation of cinema automation system to motion pictures exhibitors during CineAsia 2017 this week at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. The company says its Cinema Automation 2.0 is the first-ever centralized solution to provide comprehensive automated management of content storage and playback, show scheduling, power supply and screening quality.
Harkness Providing Screens for CineAsia 2017 in Hong Kong
Harkness Screens is once again providing the screen for theatrical presentations during CineAsia 2017, the industry’s leading event for the Asian market underway now in Hong Kong.
CJ4DPlex Unveils New 4DX VR Disk Unit
CJ4DPlex unveiled its new 4DX VR Disk unit at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo, which is taking place now through Thursday in Orlando.
AFI Tech Showcase to be held November 11-14
The American Film Institute’s Tech Showcase for AFI Fest 2017 will include a selection of 360-degree, virtual reality, augmented reality and immersive short film experiences representing a cross-section of what's currently possible in this new cinematic medium. The showcase will be on display November 11–14 at The Hollywood Roosevelt, in the Academy Room and Johnny Grant Suite.
Screenvision’s Darryl Schaffer Named to 2017 ShowEast Hall of Fame
Darryl Schaffer, Screenvision Media’s executive vice president, operations and exhibitor relations, has been inducted into ShowEast’s Hall of Fame as part of its 2017 group of honorees.
Christie Showcases CP4325-RGB Laser Cinema Projector at 72nd AIMC
Christie Showcased its CP4325-RGB pure laser cinema projector and the 72nd Australian International Movie Convention taking place now through October 12 at The Star Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia.
Eldridge Industries Acquires Controlling Interest in Film Expo Group
Eldridge Industries, which operates a portfolio of diversified businesses across several different industries, has acquired a controlling interest in Film Expo Group, producer of the successful film-industry trade shows CineEurope, CineAsia, and ShowEast, and publisher of Film Journal International. Previously a part of Mediabistro Holdings, which is also controlled by Eldridge Industries, Film Expo Group will now operate independently.
SMPTE Symposium to Explore Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
The Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers has announced the program for its 2017 Symposium: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Digital Media Creation: The Promise, the Reality, and the (Scary?) Future. The October 23 event, which will take place at the Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood, California, immediately precedes the SMPTE 2017 Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition.
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