Timeswaying Technology's LA2K-10 LED Cinema System HeyLED has been installed at the Beijing UME International Cineplex. Development started in 2018 with the support of the China Research Institute of Film Science & Technology; the LA2K-10 screen is their first LED product.
Mediamation has promoted Vaughn Howes to director of sales. Howes has a wealth of knowledge and experience from his more than 30 years in the attractions and themed entertainment industries.
Sharp NEC Display Solutions today announced the availability of the NC1843ML laser projector, the newest addition to its digital cinema projection series. The NC1843ML is the ideal projection solution for theaters with small and medium screens, and is also suitable for museum, house of worship, and art exhibit applications.
Evo Entertainment Group has acquired 100 percent of the stock of Showbiz Cinemas in an all-cash deal. The companies did not disclose the full details of the acquisition.
The Digital Cinema Distribution Coalition, the world’s largest cinema satellite delivery network announced today that it will be reducing prices and lowering minimum commitments on many of its services effective January 1. The company said the sweeping pricing reductions will affect feature film, live, and event delivery for both the exhibitor and content provider communities.
The Event Cinema Association has named two people to its board of directors. They are Katrin Mathe, international event cinema manager for Kinepolis and Laura Correia, vice president film & event cinema, National Amusements. The additions firmly cement the renewed direction for the ECA in 2022, the ten-year anniversary since the association was established. The appointments are part of a particular drive to increase the organization’s visibility, which was started by Grainne Peat, who became ECA’s managing director in 2018.
JBL Professional, a Harman brand, has introduced the 3800 and 4800 Series ScreenArray screen-channel loudspeakers for small- to medium-format cinemas in China.
AMC Theatres plans to reopen theatres in the Los Angeles and Chicago markets. AMC is expected to begin operations at AMC Northridge Fashion Center 10, formally a Pacific theatre, in Northridge, California in the spring. AMC further also expects to begin operations at AMC Chicago 14, formally an Arclight location in in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, under a new name in spring.
PVR Cinemas has installed new ion technology that neutralizes 99.9 percent of airborne viruses. The negative ion generator devices are installed at key locations inside cinemas including the auditoriums where the guests spend the maximum time. PVR says it is the first and only cinema chain in the world to deploy this technology.
The trade group Cinema Technology Community announced the recipients of its prestigious 2021 awards during a special online YouTube Premiere. Hosted by film-critic, author and broadcaster Mark Kermode and CTC’s own Dave Norris, the awards recognize individuals and organizations that continue to drive excellence in moviegoing through the use of technology and outstanding service to the industry.
