Distribution & Exhibition

SMPTE Names New Leadership Team

Tue, 03/22/2022 - 12:46 -- Nick Dager

SMPTE, the global home of media professionals, technologists, and engineers, today introduced the board officers, regional governors, and governors-at-large serving terms on the SMPTE Board of Governors in 2022, as well as the standards, education, and membership directors appointed to serve in 2022. This leadership group will welcome SMPTE's next executive director, continue to reimagine how professionals access engineering documents and articles, and guide the Society in providing ongoing value and service to the industry.

PVR Cinemas Opens Third Jalandhar, Punjab Multiplex

Mon, 03/21/2022 - 13:41 -- Nick Dager

PVR Cinemas has opened its third multiplex in Jalandhar, Punjab. Strengthening PVR's footprints across key markets, the new six-screen property is equipped with laser projection, the first in the city. The erstwhile single screen Friends cinema, a popular destination for city residents has been revamped with a modern cinematic experience to cater to the discerning audience in the city. With this launch, PVR augments its presence in Jalandhar with 15 screens in three properties.

Malaga Film Festival to Use Christie RGB Laser Projectors

Mon, 03/21/2022 - 13:38 -- Nick Dager

Christie cinema RGB laser projectors will be used for the first time at the Malaga Film Festival, one of Spain’s biggest film events, to be held from March 18-22. marking its silver anniversary. The Christie partner Sercine, an official festival collaborator, is looking after the integration and support for the event’s projection.

Martin Moszkowicz to Receive CinemaCon Career Achievement in Film Award

Mon, 03/21/2022 - 13:24 -- Nick Dager

Martin Moszkowicz, producer, and chairman of Constantin Film will receive this year’s Career Achievement in Film Award at CinemaCon 2022, the official convention of NATO, which will be held April 25-28 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Mitch Neuhauser, managing director of CinemaCon made the announcement CinemaCon, Moszkowicz will be presented with this honor at the International Day Luncheon taking place on Monday, April 25.

Report Tracks Budgets of European Feature Films Released in 2019

Thu, 03/17/2022 - 16:22 -- Nick Dager

The median average budget of a European theatrical fiction film released in 2019 was €2.07, according to a new report that tracked the actual budget analysis of 651 European live-action fiction films released in 2019. The largest financing source was clearly direct public funding which contributed 28 percent of the total financing volume, followed by producer investments and broadcaster investments, both of which accounted for 18 percent of total financing. The percentage share of direct public funding in film financing decreases with increasing market size and budget volume.

Technicolor Commits to Ambitious Emissions Reduction Targets

Thu, 03/17/2022 - 16:17 -- Nick Dager

Technicolor has announced its commitment to the Science Based Targets Initiative’s Net-Zero Standard and the Business Ambition for 1.5°, to reduce business emissions. The Science Based Targets initiative is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets in line with the latest climate science. The goal is for companies across the world to halve near-term emissions before 2030 and to achieve net-zero emissions before 2050.

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