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SMPTE to Standardize Formats for Broadband-Distributed Content

The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers is forming a technology committee to standardize mastering and packaging formats for content distributed over broadband networks.

Digital Cinema Initiatives Signs Licensing Agreements for Compliance Testing

Digital Cinema Initiatives announced that it has signed licensing agreements for compliance testing with technology and development consulting firm CineCert in the United States, DMC/Keio University in Japan and Media Innovation Center in Italy.

The Story Behind Fireproof

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The movie is having success in limited independent release.

American Film Market to Screen 513 Films Including 102 World Premieres

The 29th American Film Market is set to screen 513 motion pictures in 35 languages, including 102 world premieres and 375 market premieres, during its annual event scheduled for November 5-12 at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel and Le Merigot Beach Hotel in Santa Monica. The announcement was made by Jonathan Wolf, AFM’s managing director and executive vice president, Independent Film & Television Alliance.

Katzenberg, Fox Sports’ David Hill Keynote Speakers at 3D Entertainment Summit

David Hill, chairman and chief executive officer, Fox Sports Television Group, will deliver the second keynote address for the 3D Entertainment Summit on December 2 at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, California. As announced previously, Jeffery Katzenberg, chief executive officer and president of Dreamworks Animation, will deliver the opening day keynote address on Monday, December 1.