China’s Dalian Wanda buys Australian cinema chain Hoyts
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/06/02/us-hoytsgroup-m-a-wanda-cinema-idUSKBN0OI15H20150602
Lido Cinema Hawthorn opening the realisation of a 20-year dream for Eddie Tamir
When Eddie Tamir flings open the doors of his eight-screen-plus-rooftop Lido cinema in Hawthorn on June 25, it will be close to five years since he bought the site and a full six months after its scheduled opening last Boxing … Continued
How a ShoreTel reseller overhauled comms at Hoyts – Services – Features – CRN Australia
CRN goes behind major cinema deal for Sydney’s PTS Communications. via How a ShoreTel reseller overhauled comms at Hoyts – Services – Features – CRN Australia.
Brisbane cinema leads the way in open caption films to make life easier for Queensland’s deaf community – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
A small cinema in Brisbane is offering open captioning on feature films in a bid to reduce social isolation in the deaf community. via Brisbane cinema leads the way in open caption films to make life easier for Queensland’s deaf … Continued
Astor dispute step closer to being resolved after fiery meeting
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/astor-dispute-step-closer-to-being-resolved-after-fiery-meeting-20150322-1m4pfl.html
Austrian Exhibitor Cineplexx Launched VoD Service – Celluloid Junkie
The boundaries between cinema and video-on-demand (VoD) in Europe are blurring further, with the parent company of Austria’s Cineplexx exhibitor announcing its Cineplexx2Go VoD service. via Austrian Exhibitor Cineplexx Launched VoD Service – Celluloid Junkie.
RealD Extends License of 3D Systems To Amalgamated Holdings Limited
RealD Inc. (NYSE: RLD) announced today that it has extended its license of 3D systems to Australia’s premier entertainment and hospitality and leisure company, Amalgamated Holdings Limited. The deal will see brands including Event, BCC Cinemas and Greater Union … Continued
‘The Roxy, Your Own Theatre’: The birth of Alberta’s most modern and beautiful playhouse
EDMONTON – The Roxy Theatre opened its doors for the first time on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 1938, hailed as “Alberta’s most modern and beautiful neighbourhood playhouse.” via ‘The Roxy, Your Own Theatre’: The birth of Alberta’s most modern and beautiful … Continued
Burglars smash stolen car into cinema, try to steal ATM – NY Daily News
Did they think it was a drive-in? Bungling bandits crashed a stolen car into an Australian cinema in a bid to burgle its ATM. via Burglars smash stolen car into cinema, try to steal ATM – NY Daily News.
Hoyts sold to investment firm ID Leisure Ventures
A Chinese billionaire has acquired Australia’s second biggest cinema chain, Hoyts Group, in a deal understood to be worth almost $1 billion. via Hoyts sold to investment firm ID Leisure Ventures.