| Barco and Doremi Cinema Announce integrated 2K/4K media block at ShowEast |
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Barco and Doremi have announced an integrated 2K/4K media block designed for Barco Series-II projectors.
The solution offers exhibitors the opportunity to utilize a single server manufacturer across a digital cinema multiplex, with the ability to freely mix and match 2K and 4K technology while maintaining the same server hardware.
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| Marcus Theatres to Feature Kodak Digital Cinema in Omaha |
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Kodak Digital Cinema systems will be installed on all five screens of the four-level entertainment destination, scheduled to open on November 6. Systems will include several models of NEC projectors supplied by Ballantyne Strong who will handle projector installation.
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| Brussels plans tax on film distributors |
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The European Commission is considering imposing a fee on movie distributors to help fund the shift to digital cinema.
Brussels is openly looking at the US model, called Virtual Print Fee (VPF), which envisages that part of the money that is saved by distributors in shipping digital content rather than traditional 35mm print is paid to a third party which invests it in financing the conversion to digital cinema. Read on... |
| Alcons CR4 large format sound system - line-source technology in cinema sound |
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Based around Alcons' Digital Cinema sound system program, they have developed the CR4 large-format pro-ribbon cinema front system, specifically aimed at medium to large applications.
The first installations of the CR4 system includes the Pathé Cinemas Netherlands and Bergen Kino in Norway. Read on... |
| Latin America sees rapid growth of digital screens |
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Latin America has approximately 6% of the 2K DLP digital screens in the world. Almost 500 of these screens are situated in 19 territories. Nevertheless, just one year ago this region had only 0.7% of the digital screens in the world, with 50 2K digital projectors installed in just seven countries.
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| Europe's Finest takes over film package from Celluloid Dreams for digital distribution |
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The Cologne digital cinema distribution platform Europe's Finest is offering nine festival successes from the current slate of Celluloid Dreams in DCI-compliant format for direct booking for European digital cinemas.
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| UK Government to Back National Film Centre |
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A new £166 million national film centre will be created in London, boosted by a Government cash injection.
The Government pledged £45 million towards the state-of-the art project on the South Bank, expected to be built by 2015.
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