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Founded in 1896, Ster-Kinekor is South Africa's largest movie exhibitor, operating 352 screens across 41 local complexes and five international locations in Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Dedicated to providing crystal clear visuals and sound that reverberates in your soul, Ster-Kinekor invests heavily in state-of-the-art equipment and digital projection systems, leveraging premium cinematic technologies such as Imax and D-Box to deliver superior image and sound quality, along with motion-enhanced seating.
Ster-Kinekor Elevates the Cinema Experience
»POSTED on August 26, 2024
Founded in 1896, Ster-Kinekor is South Africa's largest movie exhibitor, operating 352 screens across 41 local complexes and five international locations in Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Dedicated to providing crystal clear visuals and sound that reverberates in your soul, Ster-Kinekor invests heavily in state-of-the-art equipment and digital... //READ MORE

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Last month, after a long career with Barco and then Cinionic, Wim Buyens announced that he had founded the organization Cinema Coach and, at the same time, been named chairman of the board of Procella Audio. According to Buyens, Cinema Coach is unique in many ways. “We are dedicated to transforming and reimagining the cinema and entertainment landscape by fostering a dynamic ecosystem of innovation and collaboration,” he said. Creating the Future of Cinema Sound
»POSTED on September 9, 2024
Last month, after a long career with Barco and then Cinionic, Wim Buyens announced that he had founded the organization Cinema Coach and, at the same time, been named chairman of the board of Procella Audio. According to Buyens, Cinema Coach is unique in many ways. “We are dedicated to transforming and reimagining the cinema and entertainment landscape by fostering a dynamic ecosystem of innovation and collaboration,” he said. “Our goal is to address current challenges and unlock new opportunities in this industry. We facilitate collaboration between tech entrepreneurs and industry experts, utilizing strategic advisory services and tailored technological solutions specifically for the entertainment sector. Our work involves connecting with industry experts and tech innovators to drive advancements, providing tailored strategic advice to enhance operational efficiencies and customer experiences, and developing and implementing cutting-edge technological solutions to address industry challenges and explore new opportunities.” I recently spoke via email with Buyens about those challenges and opportunities. Here is that conversation.
Columbia Pictures’ Harold and the Purple Crayon is a live action/animation hybrid adaptation of Crockett Johnson’s beloved children’s classic about a boy who can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After Harold grows up and draws himself off the book’s pages and into the physical world, he finds he has a lot to learn about real life—and that his trusty purple crayon may set off more hilarious hijinks than he thought possible. What’s the Sound of a Purple Crayon?
»POSTED on September 2, 2024
Columbia Pictures’ Harold and the Purple Crayon is a live action/animation hybrid adaptation of Crockett Johnson’s beloved children’s classic about a boy who can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After Harold grows up and draws himself off the book’s pages and into the physical world, he finds he has a lot to learn about real life—and that his trusty purple crayon may set off more hilarious hijinks than he thought possible.
The Forge is an American drama film directed by Alex Kendrick and co-written by Stephen Kendrick. It is a spin-off to War Room (2015) and tells the inspiring story of a young man's journey for purpose through faith and discipleship. The film was shot in Albany, Georgia, by cinematographer Bob Scott and the color was completed by colorist Keith Roush in Atlanta, at Roush Media. Creating the Color Grade of The Forge
»POSTED on September 2, 2024
The Forge is an American drama film directed by Alex Kendrick and co-written by Stephen Kendrick. It is a spin-off to War Room (2015) and tells the inspiring story of a young man's journey for purpose through faith and discipleship. The film was shot in Albany, Georgia, by cinematographer Bob Scott and the color was completed by colorist Keith Roush in Atlanta, at Roush Media.
Barco today announced the first locations for its highly anticipated HDR by Barco premium exhibition high dynamic range technology, launching in select major US cities on September 20 with the release of Paramount Animation's and Hasbro Entertainment’s Transformers One. HDR by Barco Launches with Transformers One
»POSTED on August 27, 2024
Barco today announced the first locations for its highly anticipated HDR by Barco premium exhibition high dynamic range technology, launching in select major US cities on September 20 with the release of Paramount Animation's and Hasbro Entertainment’s Transformers One.
Arsenal FX Color recently upgraded to Sony’s BVM-HX3110 Trimaster HX Professional Grading Monitor. Pictured, left to right, are supervising colorist Tahirah Foy and colorist Jenna Field. Arsenal Installs Sony Grading Monitor
»POSTED on August 13, 2024
Arsenal FX Color knows that the best way to keep pace with the rapidly changing media and entertainment industry is by having the right technology. That’s why the high-end, boutique postproduction house in Los Angeles recently upgraded to Sony’s BVM-HX3110 Trimaster HX Professional Grading Monitor. The new 4K monitor helps handle the company’s diverse workload of increasingly complex media projects and satisfies constantly evolving client demands for high-quality content.
Having previously employed another industry recognized theatre management system, Cinema West Theatres encountered numerous weekly challenges, including excessive time dedicated to content management, subpar performance, and frequent loss of shows resulting in revenue loss. Recognizing the need for change, senior management sought a better solution. Cinema West Thrives with AAM Screenwriter
»POSTED on May 29, 2024
Having previously employed another industry recognized theatre management system, Cinema West Theatres encountered numerous weekly challenges, including excessive time dedicated to content management, subpar performance, and frequent loss of shows resulting in revenue loss. Recognizing the need for change, senior management sought a better solution. Following a successful trial of Arts Alliance Media’s Screenwriter at Palladio 16 and Palladio Luxe, their most prominent, multi-format location, in 2022, Cinema West proceeded to implement Arts Alliance Media’s flagship theatre management software across their entire circuit, resulting in substantial time savings, decreased revenue loss, and a notable reduction in support tickets; each contributing towards an improved experience and healthier, more sustainable business.

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