Distribution & Exhibition

MPS to Integrate OnCinema with Sony Digital Cinema TMS

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 13:02 -- Nick Dager

Sony Digital Cinema and MPS have agreed to integrate MPS’s newly launched OnCinema software client within Sony Theatre Management Systems within Europe. This move would make Sony’s TMS solution the first in the industry to be fully integrated with the OnCinema platform, adding a number of possible substantial benefits to Sony’s exhibitor customers, including true end-to-end delivery and real-time feedback on key delivery status.

UNIC President Praises European Distributor, Exhibitor Relationships

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 12:57 -- Nick Dager

Phil Clapp, president of the International Union of Cinemas used his keynote address at CineEurope 2016 to highlight the strong relationship between cinema operators and their partners in film distribution, seeing it as key both to the success enjoyed by the European industry in 2015, and in years to come.

Odeon Multicines Creates Spain’s Most Advanced Multiplex

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 14:55 -- Nick Dager

Christie has signed an agreement with Odeon Multicines for the Spanish cinema chain to install Christie Solaria projectors – including Christie RGB laser cinema projectors and Christie Vive Audio sound systems – throughout its 12 screen multiplex at the Sambil Outlet shopping mall in Madrid. “This will make it the most advanced complex of its kind in Spain and the first in the country to be completely equipped with Christie Vive Audio and Dolby Atmos together in every auditorium,” said Adil Zerouali, Christie director for cinema, Europe.

Vue Chooses Unique Digital Smart Trailering

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 14:46 -- Nick Dager

Vue Entertainment, London, has chosen Smart Trailering from Unique Digital for a pilot across 25 cinemas in the UK.  Smart Trailering is an innovative solution that centralizes and automates trailer scheduling. The Vue screen content team is empowered to schedule trailers from head office, while the digital solution automatically delivers and update the playlists on the Sony TMS.

World’s Largest Cinema Opens in Dubai

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 14:44 -- Nick Dager

The world’s biggest shopping mall – The Dubai Mall – will soon feature the largest cinema complex in the world powered exclusively by Barco Flagship Laser projectors. Committed to offering its audiences a truly exceptional movie-going experience, Reel Cinemas will fit each of the 22 theaters at its multiplex at The Dubai Mall with Barco Flagship Laser projectors. In addition, the cinema will feature a Barco Escape installation – another first in the Gulf region. All the existing 22 digital cinema projectors at Reel Cinemas, The Dubai Mall will be replaced by Barco’s Flagship RGB Laser projectors (21x DP4K-22L; 1x DP4K-30L).

Event Cinema: A Global Perspective

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 14:27 -- Aishwary Narolia

While consumers are bombarded with a plethora of entertainment options via traditional and alternative distribution platforms, event cinema is a growing trend emerging at movie theaters worldwide. Also known as alternative content, event cinema utilizes movie theaters to broadcast live and prerecorded programming outside of typical Hollywood blockbusters. These unique events offer the opportunity for audiences to come together as a community to view fan-focused content, including sports, opera, musicals, ballet, concerts, TV specials, faith-centered events, red carpet premieres and much more.

Free Movies for a Year?

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 11:55 -- Nick Dager

Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Brooklyn will be offering a few lucky prizewinners free movie passes for an entire year. The sweepstakes begins on June 21 and closes August 5. Winners will be announced throughout the sweepstakes period.

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