Europe

Video-sharing platforms such as YouTube have created an incredible online world of content: films, music and even how-to-do tutorials are now available on a massive scale at a single click. However, they can also be a potential source of harmful content for children and other sectors of society and contribute to the spread of illegal content inciting to violence and hatred. European media law has long contained provisions to try and limit potential damage to viewers on traditional media.

GDC Technology today announced that ECCO Cine Supply and Service has formally agreed to strengthen their business relationship. As part of ECCO’s commitment to GDC, they will sell, market and service the multiple award-winning Espedeo Supra-5000 RGB Plus Laser Cinema Projector to the German theatre market and beyond.

Phil Clapp and Laura Houlgatte, president, and CEO respectively of the European cinema trade group International Union of Cinemas, today used their keynote address at CineEurope 2021 today to reflect on the resilient nature of the sector and the unique experience that only cinemas can provide.

Thierry Baudry has been named general manager of Éclair Versioning and Accessibility France. Prior to joining EVA, Baudry worked at the Iyuno Media Group Paris. Before that he spent thirteen years at Mediadub International and fourteen years at Dubbing Brothers.