February 15, 2010
The Big PictureShooting The Hurt LockerBy For the second year in a row the two films widely considered the front runners for top Oscar awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Cinematography were shot using at least some digital cinematography. That the 3D blockbuster Avatar shot digitally is well known. What is somewhat surprising and has received less coverage is the fact that the gritty war film The Hurt Locker used digital cinematography in some of its most powerful scenes. Read More >>>Feature StoriesShow Report
Understanding What Avatar Means
By Melissa Keeping Stereoscopic 3D
Paradise FX Europe Open for Business
Paradise FX, Post Republic and Vertigo Films have formed Paradise FX Europe. The new company says it is Europe’s first one-stop shop for 3D production and is working in live action 3D films, television program and advertisements. Coming Soon
ShoWest 2010 PreviewStereoscopic 3D is likely to be a big part of the conversation when the exhibition industry gathers later this month in Las Vegas for ShoWest 2010. Complete story in our next edition |
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B&B Theatres Signs with Cinedigm
In a positive sign for independent exhibitors overall, B&B Theatres, a Missouri-based cinema chain, has signed an agreement to deploy 205 digital projection systems as part of Cinedigm’s 10,000-screen Phase 2 digital cinema deployment program. B&B is the second National Association of Theatre Owners Cinema Buying Group member to work with Cinedigm using a newly completed form of contract developed for CBG members.
Raleigh Studios Celebrates Opening Studio in Hungary
Raleigh Studios will commemorate the grand opening of their newest state-of-the-art studio facility in Budapest by bringing the magic of Hungary to Hollywood. The invitation-only gala will be held February 18th at Raleigh Studios Hollywood.
Dolby Supports First Red Bull 3D Movie
Dolby Laboratories provided digital cinema mastering and technical support for the screening of Red Bull’s first 3D movie at the recent 70th annual Hahnenkamm World Cup Alpine ski event in Kitzbühel, Austria.
Sony Opens 3D Technology Center
Sony Corporation has announced that it will open the Sony 3D Technology Center at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California, to train and nurture a community of experts in the rapidly growing market of 3D entertainment. The announcement was made by Sir Howard Stringer, chairman, CEO and president of Sony Corporation.
Mamma Mia Screened in London on a 108-Foot Screen
Last month London’s O2 arena hosted the biggest screening and sing-along ever of the hit film, Mamma Mia. The movie was projected onto a 108-foot custom-built screen. Shows / Conferences |
