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Goldcrest Forms Partnership with Glue Edit

Mon, 04/22/2019 - 11:28 -- Nick Dager

Post facility Goldcrest Post is expanding its footprint in independent film and documentary finishing through key additions to its creative roster. The company has forged a partnership with Glue Edit, the finishing boutique led by colorist and Emmy award-winning editor Ken Sirulnick. Sirulnick, along with his long-time post-production coordinator Jordan Thompson-DeSon, will take up residence at Goldcrest. Additionally, Goldcrest has signed freelance colorist/editor Evan Anthony, whose credits include Sundance Grand Jury Prize nominee Moonlight Sonata, to a staff position.

Sony Adds Dolby Atmos to Three Mix Stages

Fri, 04/19/2019 - 12:01 -- Nick Dager

As part of the ongoing expansion of its sound resources, Sony Pictures Post Production Services has upgraded three mix stages on the Sony Pictures lot to support sound mixing for film and television in the immersive Dolby Atmos format. Among them is the 344-seat Cary Grant Theatre, the studio’s largest. Sony Pictures now has seven mix stages that support Dolby Atmos sound and plans to have nine within the next few years. The first project slated for an immersive mix in the upgraded theaters is Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man: Far from Home, which opens July 5.

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Lumiere VOD Database Launched at Council of Europe

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 10:43 -- Nick Dager

Lumiere VOD was launched this week at the Council of Europe by Mariya Gabriel, the EU Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society and the Council’s Secretary General, Thorbjorn Jagland in the presence of Silvia Costa, Member of the European Parliament and Rapporteur for Creative Europe and president of the Association of Film Directors and Producers, filmmaker Radu Milaileanu. The database contains information on more than 35,000 European films offered 150,000 times on VOD. This data has been taken from 250 different VOD catalogues available in 28 European countries.

Thirteen Selected for Film Independent’s 2019 Documentary Lab

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 10:38 -- Nick Dager

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards, announced the 13 filmmakers and eight projects selected for its 2019 Documentary Lab. The Lab is an intensive two-week program designed to help filmmakers who are currently in post-production on their feature-length documentary films.

CinemaCon 2019: The Catalyst Awards

Wed, 04/17/2019 - 11:47 -- Nick Dager

Each year, Digital Cinema Report presents a Catalyst Award to the best new technology introduced at CinemaCon, the annual convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners. At this year’s show, held April 1-4 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, motion picture professionals from around the world gathered to discuss the latest issues, trends and technologies in motion picture production, distribution and exhibition. But this CinemaCon was noteworthy as much for the technology that was not on display there as for what was.

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Hollywood Esports Adding Dolby Atmos Sound in Their MX4D Theatres

Wed, 04/17/2019 - 11:27 -- Nick Dager

Hollywood Esports is adding Dolby Atmos sound in their proprietary MX4D Motion and Special Effects Esports Theatres.Based on MediaMation’s MX4D motion and special effects technology, the Hollywood Esports MX4D Theatres brings motion seats, wind, rain, fog, lightening and other special effects into the spectator experience.

HPA Awards Opens Call for Entries for Engineering Excellence Awards

Wed, 04/17/2019 - 11:24 -- Nick Dager

For the 14th year, The Hollywood Professional Association will honor the companies and individuals who draw upon technical and creative ingenuity to develop breakthrough technologies with the HPA Engineering Excellence Award. The call for entries for the Engineering Excellence submissions will close on May 24.

Marvel 22-Movie Marathon Redefines Event Cinema

Tue, 04/16/2019 - 12:10 -- Nick Dager

For fans that want to watch every Marvel movie in one sitting, Showcase Cinemas in Revere, Massachusetts has it covered. As the exclusive New England location to host the 22-movie Marvel marathon beginning Tuesday, April 23 and concluding Thursday April 25, Showcase Cinema de Lux Revere is doing its best to make the two-day sacrifice a little easier for Marvel fans. Participants will have access to shower stations to clean up, yoga breaks to stretch and relax in between movies. Portable cell phone charging lockers will also be available. In addition, food breaks are scheduled and concessions will be discounted by twenty-two percent.

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GDC Selects Veritek to Provide NOC Services in Europe

Thu, 04/11/2019 - 12:26 -- Nick Dager

GDC Technology has signed a partnership agreement with Veritek Global to provide network operation center services. GDC customers in Europe can expect to be connected to Veritek’s GDC-qualified engineers to ensure equipment is operating without disruption or downtime. As part of the agreement, Veritek’s field engineering teams will be utilized not only for major deployments, but also for any on-site servicing needs across the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Italy and beyond. This service enhancement across Europe compliments GDC’s industry leading products with an equally robust support solution.

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