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High Dynamic Range is a heavily debated topic in the technology community: not only linked to cinema, but also to television and content creation. In this article, we’ll zoom out a bit and won’t focus on the projection aspect. … Continued
Omnitek today announced it has shipped the first of its Flex SoCs, a family of silicon devices designed for video warping in the small projector and digital signage markets. Two family members are available, Flex 2K for 2K video … Continued
The old cinema site on Bromley High Street is set to be revived. Picturehouse is transforming the original movie house, which dates back to 1936, into a brand new cinema including both original and modern features. Source: A new Picturehouse … Continued
Gas lights fitted in a cinema more than a century ago to deter “inappropriate behaviour” are to be refurbished as part of a £2.3m lottery grant. Source: Hyde Park Picture House gets lottery funding for ‘gas lights’ revamp – BBC … Continued
Projectors? Are they still around? Does anybody use them any more? The answer is definitely yes, even if projection doesn’t get the news coverage in either the popular or technical literature that it got perhaps 10 years ago. Projection … Continued
The region’s largest cinema, two hotels and restaurants will be constructed at a new entertainment precinct in Gregory Hills. The Sydney Western City Planning Panel gave the $86 million project, to be built on the corner of Lasso and Steer roads, the … Continued
Major Cineplex Group Plc, Thailand’s leading cinema chain, has formed a joint venture with Mtel, a Hong Kong digital solutions company, to provide a digital solution platform for theatres and movie companies globally. Source: Mtel joins Major on cinema app … Continued
Not that long ago the words “made for Netflix” threatened to be the new “straight to video” — even if the film was good, going the Netflix-first route seemed a distinct relegation of status. Source: The films that prove Netflix … Continued
Technicolor London is expanding its front-end operations to support film productions by partnering with Cinelab’s facility in Berkshire, located within shooting distance of Pinewood, Shepperton and Leavesden. Source: Technicolor, Cinelab team on film front-end services hub | Televisual
A GROUP dedicated to protecting the country’s theatres says the refurbishment of the former Odeon will have “tremendous benefits” for Bradford. Source: Odeon transformation would have ‘tremendous benefits’ for city, says Theatres Trust | Bradford Telegraph and Argus