The CTC Extends Free Membership Offer
The trade group Cinema Technology Community has announced extended its offer of a free membership level until March 2021 to help support the global cinema technology community.
The trade group Cinema Technology Community has announced extended its offer of a free membership level until March 2021 to help support the global cinema technology community.
Distribution software developer Maccs has announced the launch of Mica, a new system for independent distributors at a crucial time in the global cinema environment. According to the company, Mica enables distributors to easily create and manage bookings and terms, automatically generate shipment orders for content and keys, automatically collect box office returns and inform release strategies through comprehensive data analytics
For the past few months, movie theatres around the world have been working hard to prepare to welcome audiences back safely. In response, Cinionic, the Barco, ALPD, and CGS cinema joint venture, launched the #CinemaReady campaign. The initiative celebrates the shared love for the big screen experience and provides resources on what to expect during your next trip to the movies.
Christie is celebrating its 20th year as the Official Digital Projection Partner of the Toronto International Film Festival, which runs through September 19. The 45th annual festival will screen 50 new films across venues adapted to the global pandemic, including a drive-in theater, an open-air cinema, and indoor venues tailored for public safety.
The International Cinema Technology Association has announced the 2020 winners of the ICTA Europe, Middle East and Africa Awards, celebrating technological leadership and innovation in the cinema exhibition sector.
Dolby Laboratories and China’s Wanying Cinema Line today announced that the two companies have strengthened cooperation to further extend the Dolby Cinema experience to more moviegoers with a plan to add more than ten additional Dolby Cinema locations across China. Wanying Cinema Line is wholly owned by China Resources Land, a leading commercial real estate company in China.
Reel Cinemas, the dynamic cinema brand under Emaar Entertainment’s cinema brand, has opened its second Dolby Cinema screen at the world famous The Dubai Mall – making it the first cinema complex in the world to have two Dolby Cinema screens.
Strong Technical Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, has signed a multi-year nationwide managed service agreement with Marcus Theatres. Effective today Strong will become the exclusive provider of managed services for all of Marcus Theatres’ cinema locations nationwide. These managed services will include around the clock monitoring, technical support, and maintenance on all projection and audio equipment across more than 1,100 screens.
National CineMedia today announced that media industry veteran Mike Rosen has joined the company as senior vice president, East Coast sales in New York to help brands connect with movie audiences as America gets back to the big screen.
Star Cinema Grill’s new drive-in theatre at their Cypress, Texas location is open and is set to premiere director Christopher Nolan’s latest film, Tenet, on Thursday September 3.