Distribution & Exhibition

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.

Screenvision Promotes Marino, Griffin to Top Revenue Jobs

Wed, 03/16/2022 - 16:52 -- Nick Dager

Screenvision Media has promoted Christine Martino to chief revenue officer, Screenvision Media Entertainment Network, and Gerald Griffin to chief revenue officer, Front + Center Everywhere. As live events return and the cinema industry dramatically recovers, Screenvision has refocused its sales organization to reflect the company's diversified portfolio of inventory that uniquely delivers for advertisers the highly engaged and extremely hard-to-reach audience, both within and beyond cinema.

Showplace Cinemas Installs a GDC SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Block

Wed, 03/16/2022 - 13:07 -- Nick Dager

Showplace Cinemas has installed GDC Technology’s SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Block with built-in audio processor to playback movies and surround sound at three locations in Indiana. The SR-1000’s built-in cinema audio processor option is designed to reduce the cost associated with booth operations and offer the capability to provide superior sound designed for 5.1 and 7.1 PCM uncompressed surround sound functionality – the purest digital sound not contaminated by compression.

United Cinemas, Australia, Upgrades Sound System

Wed, 03/16/2022 - 12:39 -- Nick Dager

United Cinemas recently upgraded their flagship facility at Warriewood with advanced JBL Professional cinema audio technology. Located just north of Sydney in Warriewood, United Cinemas is a premier seven-screen multiplex cinema that offers a premium movie-watching experience including leather recliners with built-in wireless phone chargers, as well as world-class food and beverage service.

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