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Volfoni: Creative 3D Technology

Tue, 06/13/2023 - 09:02 -- Nick Dager

Founded in 2007, Volfoni has grown to become one of the major companies in the stereoscopic 3D cinema market. Importantly, Volfoni is one of the only companies in the world to be endorsed by all the major Hollywood studios for the quality of both its active and passive 3D technologies. A French company with a global presence, Volfoni’s principal headquarters are in Paris, its research and development offices are in the south of France, and it has sale’s offices in countries around the world. Volfoni recently created a joint venture in China to more effectively penetrate the Chinese market.

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Digital Cinema Pioneer AAM Turns Twenty

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 09:05 -- Nick Dager

On June 17, digital cinema pioneer Arts Alliance Media will celebrate its 20th anniversary. The company was founded in 2003 by Thomas Hoegh and Arts Alliance Ventures, and initiated the first global digital cinema rollout, replacing 35mm projectors with digital upgrades for the UK’s Digital Screen Network. A short time later, AAM became the founding investor of Lovefilm and Picturehouse Cinemas, which were eventually sold to Amazon and Cineworld respectively. In 2007, AAM negotiated financing agreements with the Hollywood studios and that same year launched its first theatre management system. In 2008 AAM completed the first virtual print fee deal in Europe with the French cinema chain CGR.

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International Box Office Surges in May

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 08:51 -- Nick Dager

In May, and for the first time since January 2020, the international market (excluding China) reached the same box office level as the comparable month in 2017-2019 on average, according to a report released by the London-based analytics firm Gower Street. The international box office (excluding China), reached $1.54 billion in May, just shy of the pre-pandemic average at today’s exchange rates. Globally the third part of Guardians of the Galaxy achieved the highest box office in May with around $750 million.

Showcase Offering Unique Spider-Man Poster to One Lucky Fan

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 08:38 -- Nick Dager

To celebrate the release of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Showcase Cinemas in the UK is giving a Spider-Man super-fan the chance to win a unique custom-made film poster. The artwork, created by Lewis Richards, 29, a manager at Showcase Cinema de Lux Nottingham, is on display in the foyer at the cinema, and is being offered as a one-of-a-kind prize for the ultimate Spider-Fan to win.

Galalite Screens Upgrades to Improve Sustainablity

Thu, 06/08/2023 - 11:44 -- Nick Dager

Galalite Screens, India, has taken a step towards reducing its carbon footprint and improving sustainability by investing in an air and water pollution control system in its plant. During the production of Avatar, Galalite’s factory operated around the clock to meet the demand. Following the success of the film, they temporarily closed the plant to undergo significant upgrades.

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