GDC Technology Limited announced today that it will once again participate as a major sponsor of CinemaCon 2024, which is being held CinemaCon, April 8-11 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. GDC will showcase its latest technologies developed for the fast-growing premium large-format market and designed to help drive more revenue as well as reduce cost.
Dan Stevens will receive this year’s CinemaCon Award of Excellence in Acting, Mitch Neuhauser, managing director of CinemaCon, announced today. CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, will be held April 8-11 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Stevens will be presented with this special honor at the Big Screen Achievement Awards ceremony taking place on the evening of April 11, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and hosted by official presenting sponsor The Coca-Cola Company.
CinemaNext has signed an agreement with the French cinema circuit Megarama to equip 25 sites in France with the mobile app from Greta & Starks Apps, a pioneer in the development of technology for the hearing and visually impaired.
Caribbean Cinemas has installed the Indy Cinema Group’s cloud-based cinema management software and making it the exclusive provider of cinema operating and point-of-sale systems.
Shawshank Redemption has been crowned the UK’s favorite film of all time – edging out fellow 1990s classic Titanic to claim top spot, according to new national research. The study, conducted by Showcase Cinemas, saw the original 1977 Star Wars, Forrest Gump, and The Wizard of Oz round off Brits’ top five list of favorite movies ever.
Merlin Cinemas, a British cinema chain, has installed Arts Alliance Media’s Producer enterprise software. The systems integrator Omnex Pro Film handled the installation and will service and maintain the system.
Golden Screen Cinemas in Malaysia has opened a new, visually stunning 270-degree panoramic CJ 4DPlex ScreenX auditorium at Aurum Theatre, situated in the Tun Razak Exchange. The new ScreenX theatre with 218 luxury recliner seats will boast a 22-meter main screen making it the largest ScreenX in Malaysia and the second largest ScreenX in Southeast Asia.
Star Cinema Grill, the leading locally-owned-and-operated cinema chain in Houston, is set to open its tenth location at CityCentre, one of Houston’s most prestigious developments. This milestone marks the 13th dine-in cinema for Culinary Khancepts, renowned for its innovative brands including Hollywood Palms Cinema, Reel Luxury Cinemas, and the well-known Houston staples, Liberty Kitchen, State Fare Kitchen and Bar, and the iconic River Oaks Theatre, slated to open later this year.
Digital Light Sources and Positron have reached an exclusive agreement for DLS to market and sell Positron’s patented Voyager virtual reality chairs to cinemas in the United States. “DLS is very excited to work with Positron to bring this multi-sensory VR experience of a lifetime that offers the creativity and drama of cinematic storytelling and delivers it right to movie theatre lobbies," said Sami Haddad, president of DLS.
The music video for Ariana Grande’s yes, and? brings a modern approach to vintage allure. The video was directed by Christian Breslauer, who worked for the first time with cinematographer Gaul Porat. Together, the filmmakers found inspiration in well-chosen references and showcased the dynamic choreography with intentional framing and subtle, deliberate camera moves. Working with Panavision New York, Breslauer and Porat chose to work primarily with H Series spherical primes for the production, which came together quickly late last year. Here the two filmmakers share insights on their inspirations and collaboration.
