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Fithian Repeats Objections to Change in Release Windows

Mon, 06/13/2011 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

In his keynote speech earlier this month at ShowCanada NATO president and CEO John Fithian urged Canadian movie theater operators to be vigilant in their focus on theatrical release windows.  He challenged a recently announced proposal from four Hollywood studios to release movies early to the home on premium video on demand. Early VOD releases to the home could damage the movie industry in two significant ways Fithian said adding  Early releases will reduce movie ticket sales and will exacerbate movie theft by giving pirates an early pristine copy of movies.

Filmmaker Adds Water Protection to Camera Package on Documentary

Mon, 06/13/2011 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

To shoot a recent National Geographic special Oceanus with Bob Ballard the oceanographer that discovered the Titanic and other famous ships director of photography David Linstrom knew he would be shooting in difficult waters. As he put his camera package together two Sony PDWF800s Fujinon 13X4.5 lenses a Tyler nose mount and a camera-mounted gyro stabilizer he realized his additional challenge would be to keep the lenses clean of debris while shooting in rain or over water.

POP Handles Audio Post for Fashion Film

Mon, 06/13/2011 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

POP Sound provided sound post-production services for a 30-minute documentary featured in Beauty Culture a groundbreaking exhibit now on view at the Annenberg Space for Photography in Los Angeles. Re-Recording mixer Tim Hoogenakker prepared the soundtrack for the documentary which screens in the museum’s central circular gallery.   Directed by Lauren Greenfield the documentary features interviews with luminaries from the fashion industry including photographers Albert Watson and Melvin Sokolsky and models Crystal Renn and Emme.

Rave Signs with Deluxe/EchoStar for Satellite Distribution

Mon, 06/13/2011 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

Rave Cinemas has signed an agreement with Deluxe/EchoStar for satellite distribution of content to Rave's circuit of 817 digital screens in 20 states under the Rave Motion Pictures brand. Satellite equipment installation will begin immediately and should be completed by the end of the year. This new service will deliver 2D and 3D digital cinema prints in 2K and 4K formats 2D and 3D alternative content trailers as well as connect to live events and other media programming. The system also accommodates closed captioning sub-titles and gaming.

SMPTE 3D Conference to be held June 21-22 in New York

Mon, 06/13/2011 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers’ second annual International Conference on Stereoscopic 3D for Media Entertainment will feature world-leading academic and corporate researchers who will unveil the most advanced research to date for creating distributing and viewing 3D content. The SMPTE Conference takes place June 21-22 at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City.

Tekken Blood Vengeance Comes to the Big Screen in 3D

Mon, 06/13/2011 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

The popular gaming franchise Tekken Blood Vengeance in the world is getting the 3D big screen treatment for one night only July 26th. The special digital cinema event presented in RealD 3D will come to life in a 90-minute feature that includes storylines and characters based on the actual Tekken video game series. Following the presentation will be exclusive interviews with the Tekken project director and screenwriter. The event will be broadcast in more than 375 movie theaters across the country courtesy of NCM Fathom Namco Bandai Games America and Bandai Entertainment.

The Aura Group Launches MovieConnect Facebook App

Mon, 06/13/2011 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

The Aura Group has announced the official launch of its MovieConnect App for Facebook. The new media advertising and consulting firm has partnered with major Hollywood studios to use MovieConnect on Facebook which officially launched with the release of the film The Hangover Part II. The proprietary movie ticketing and showtime advertising technology claims to be the only application that allows for one-click movie times and tickets.

Ubiquity Broadcasting Opens California Production Facility

Mon, 06/13/2011 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

Ubiquity Broadcasting has expanded its creative capabilities with a 30 000 square foot digital cinema and 3D production facility in Los Angeles that includes three sound stages. We have decided to expand our business footprint here in Southern California as we position ourselves to lead the next wave of innovation focused on the integration of video social media and advertising services into a Web 3.0 experience says Chris Carmichael  Ubiquity Founder and CEO.

Wolff Cinema Group to Convert 200-Plus Screens with Barco Projectors

Mon, 06/13/2011 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

The family-owned Wolff Cinema Group one of the main cinema chains in The Netherlands with 10 complexes all over the country has selected Barco's DLP Cinema projectors for its full rollout to digital. “We had the opportunity to test different projectors and decided that Barco is the best long-term solution for us ” says Jordi Wientjes COO of Wolff Cinema Group. “Its DP2K series offers stunning 2K image quality extreme brightness and vibrant colors – ideal for giving our audience a picture-perfect movie experience.

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