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CinemaCon 2026 Press Application is Now Open
Worldwide DTS:X Feature Films – December 2025
Screen Channel Loudspeakers Set a New Benchmark for Cinematic Fidelity
Cedia 2025: JVC Rolls Out Free Firmware Update for DLA-NZ800 and NZ900 Projectors
World Premiere of the UltraNero4s DUO from SIM2 multimedia.
Valerion Returns to IFA with Enhanced VisionMaster Max
Alcons Audio Pro Ribbon News October 2025
HDR by Barco Expands Global Footprint to Germany
Barco Unveils HDR by Barco Slate through 2025 and U.S. Expansion Plans
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CinemaCon 2026 Press Application is Now Open
CinemaCon 2026 Press Application is Now Open! CinemaCon will take place April 13 – April 16, 2026, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV. The application is currently available at the following link: Apply for Media Accreditation Please note the following important details: Application Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5pm PT. (Early submission is recommended.) […]
Screen Channel Loudspeakers Set a New Benchmark for Cinematic Fidelity
Meyer Sound ASTRYA Advances Sonic Presentation at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater Meyer Sound is proud to be featured at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ premier screening venue, which recently completed a significant upgrade to its sound system. This upgrade includes five Meyer Sound ASTRYA‑140 screen channel loudspeakers […]
HDR by Barco Expands Global Footprint to Germany
Opening in select Cineplex Germany locations and Cinedom Cologne this November KORTRIJK, Belgium (October 30, 2025) – Barco, the global leader in laser-powered cinema, today announced the expansion of its premium HDR by Barco format in Germany, launching this November with installations at select Cineplex Germany locations, and in Cinedom Cologne. This expansion marks a major footprint in European moviegoing, as […]
Barco Unveils HDR by Barco Slate through 2025 and U.S. Expansion Plans
Rollout expands partnerships with Regal Cinemas and Alamo Drafthouse as overall domestic footprint grows rapidly. (Los Angeles, CA – June 17, 2025) Barco, the global leader in laser cinema, announced today the HDR by Barco slate through the end of 2025 alongside U.S. rollout plans that will rapidly increase the domestic footprint of the groundbreaking […]
Barcos Light Steering Technology Wowed at CinemaCon 2025
At CinemaCon 2025, Barco attendees were treated to an exclusive screening of their high-profile Light Steering demonstration, with our team having been fortunate enough to have experienced the presentation from front-row seating. Barco made a significant stride in cinematic innovation with the debut of its groundbreaking light steering technology. This advanced projection system represents a […]
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Star of ‘Crocodile Dundee’ Dies at 90
It is with great sadness that I report the demise of Bert, the Australian saltwater crocodile, who played in many movies including the ‘Crocodile Dundee’ films – Bert was 90 years old and passed peacefully Paul Hogan, who played in the three ‘Dundee’ films (‘Crocodile Dundee’, ‘Crocodile Dundee II’, and ‘Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles’) got to […]
Kimmel Out – O’Brien In. Conan O’Brien to host the 97th Academy Awards.
Conan O’Brien to Host the 97th Academy Awards The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that Emmy Award-winning television host, writer, producer, and comedian Conan O’Brien will host the 97th Academy Awards. This marks a historic first for O’Brien, as he steps into one of the most prestigious roles in the entertainment […]
George Eastman Museum will present Goldie Hawn with the George Eastman Award.
The George Eastman Museum will present Goldie Hawn with the George Eastman Award for her distinguished contribution to the art of cinema at a ceremony in the Dryden Theatre on Tuesday, October 22. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets to the event. Ticket Information All ticket levels include reserved seating for the […]
Classic Film Screenings @ The George Eastman Dryden Theater And Museum.
If you’re a film enthusiast, the George Eastman Dryden Theater in Rochester, NY, is a destination that should be on your radar. Nestled within the historic Eastman Kodak complex, this Art Deco gem is more than just a theater—it’s a living tribute to the art of cinema. The Dryden Theater regularly showcases classic films, providing […]
Sony Pictures Entertainment Acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Press Release: June 12, 2024 – Culver City, CA – Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema today announced that SPE has acquired Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the unique and fastest growing theatrical exhibitor. The company will be managed within SPE under a newly established division, Sony Pictures Experiences. The deal reinforces SPE’s long-held commitment to theatrical […]
CinemaCon 2024, Severtson Screens will showcase its cinema screen “Price Estimator” for its dealer base
Severtson Screens is pleased to announce it will showcase its cinema screen “Price Estimator” for its dealer base during CinemaCon 2024, held in Las Vegas, Nev. from April 9-11 at Caesars Palace, booth #2419A. “Do you already know exactly what you’re looking for in a cinema screen and want to know the price right away, any […]
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Cedia 2025: JVC Rolls Out Free Firmware Update for DLA-NZ800 and NZ900 Projectors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JVC Home Theater Projectors Offers Live Demo at CEDIA 2025 JVC Highlights 8K Projector Demo and Smallest Native 4K Projector and Speaks of New Technology Upgrades Projectors | JVC Long Beach, CA, September 2025 ― JVC Projectors, Home Theater, a division of JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation, will demo products from its well-received DILA […]
World Premiere of the UltraNero4s DUO from SIM2 multimedia.
November 21-23 | STARPOWER Showroom in Dallas SIM2 proudly announces the world premiere of its new UltraNero4S DUO system at the STARPOWER EXPO event held at the STARPOWER showroom in Dallas from Friday, November 21st to Sunday, November 23rd. The UltraNero4S DUO represents the ultimate expression of SIM2’s dual projection technology. Combining two UltraNero4S projectors, it delivers unmatched image stability, brightness, and […]
Valerion Returns to IFA with Enhanced VisionMaster Max
Valerion Returns to IFA with Enhanced VisionMaster Max: Better Blacks, Rainbow-Free Picture, and New Wireless Dolby Atmos System News provided by Valerion Sep 05, 2025, 08:00 ET Enhanced visual performance and the ThunderBeat™ wireless surround sound system are unveiled at IFA as a historic Kickstarter projector becomes the first to be equipped with Gigabit Ethernet […]
Alcons Audio Pro Ribbon News October 2025
Introducing: The M-Series Reference Monitor Systems October, 2025 After more than three years of intensive research, development, and real-world evaluation, Alcons Audio proudly announces the official launch of the M-series Reference Monitor Systems — the company’s long-awaited entry into the studio and critical-listening market. Developed from the ground up for ultimate sonic accuracy and dynamic […]
SIM2 delivers a new model, the Ultra Nero 4, it is a shining example of their legacy.
SIM2 has long been a name synonymous with innovation in projection technology—renowned not just for following trends, but for setting them. Their latest creation, the Ultra Nero 4, is a shining example of that legacy. Check out our interview with Domenico, SIM2 chief engineer and get all the technical details behind the design of the […]