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2024 Movie Trailers, 4k UHD
Barco to bring HDR to select high-profile theaters, AMC Theatres, B&B Theatres, and Regal Cinemas in the US
Barco Light Steering Technology Projector Pictures, CinemaCon 24
Russound debuts Next Generation of Multi-Channel Amplifiers
CinemaCon 2024, Register for a High Frame Rate “Now Looks Cinematic” demo in Christies Booth.
“HDR by Barco” Lightsteering Technology Launches at CinemaCon 24
CinemaCon 2024, Severtson Screens will showcase its cinema screen “Price Estimator” for its dealer base
CinemaCon chooses Harkness Screens for CinemaCon 24
Barco heads to CinemaCon with debut of a breakthrough in cinema innovation
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Christie Digital To Debut Next Gen 0.75 MicroTiles at ISE 2024
At ISE 2024, Christie Digital, a leading provider of AV solutions, content management, and image processing technologies, unveiled a diverse array of groundbreaking products and immersive experiences. This showcase underscores Christie’s steadfast dedication to advancing the frontiers of AV technology.
Congratulations to Barco for winning an Oscar!
Fantastic news for Barco! The Scientific and Engineering Academy Award is a prestigious recognition, and it’s great to see their contributions to the design and development of laser projection in cinema being acknowledged. The fact that Barco’s team, including Wouter D’Oosterlinck, Goran Stojmenovik, Peter Janssens, and Gerwin Damberg, will be honored at the 96th Academy […]
Y2k24 BUG. Theaters shut down worldwide, movies would not play due to content encryption issues.
In a commercial cinema, the movie theater receives a digital key along with each movie allowing the projector and movie to handshake for proper playback. Each piece of equipment in the video chain has a serial number which becomes part of that encryption and key. In this case, a large portion of certificates in the […]
Critical Updates Needed for Dolby/Doremi Cinema Servers:
12/04/23 Critical Updates Needed for Dolby/Doremi Cinema Servers: DCP-2000, DPCP-2K4, ShowVault/IMB, IMS1000, & IMS2000 Dolby has identified an issue that will prevent some models of their cinema server product, specifically the DCP-2000/DP-2K4, ShowVault/IMB, IMS1000, and IMS2000, from playing content beginning January 2024. Furthermore, these servers’ encryption certificates are set to expire in November 2025. Software […]
Christie introduces new RGB pure laser projectors
CYPRESS, Calif. – Christie® is pleased to introduce two new RGB pure laser projectors: the M 4K15 RGB and M 4K+15 RGB. Part of our award-winning M 4K RGB Series, they deliver 15,750 lumens and are designed for the most demanding applications, including staging and live events, projection mapping spectacles, and theme park attractions. “Our original M Series projectors, first introduced in 2007, were our most successful […]
Elevate your vision. Barco UniSee II again sets a new standard for LCD video walls
Elevate your vision. Barco UniSee II again sets a new standard for LCD video walls Kortrijk, Belgium, 7 September 2023 – Barco, a world leader in video wall solutions, proudly announces its new LCD video wall Barco UniSee II. This new generation of the successful and innovative Barco UniSee platform significantly boosts the viewing experience […]
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CinemaCon – 8-11 April 2024 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas
About CinemaCon Since taking its first step in 2011, CinemaCon has evolved and grown to become the largest and most important gathering for the worldwide motion picture theater industry. CinemaCon is truly a global event attracting attendees from more than 80 countries. On behalf of CinemaCon, the Official Convention of The National Association of Theatre […]
Lionsgate acquired “eOne” from Hasbro, expanding its content library by 6500 titles.
Lionsgate officially completed its acquisition of Entertainment One (eOne) from Hasbro on December 27, with a total transaction value of $375 million. As part of the deal, Lionsgate also took on the responsibility of production financing loans. It’s worth noting that Hasbro had originally acquired eOne in 2019 for a substantial amount of $4 billion. […]
“Die Hard” Re-Release, Just In Time For Christmas.
The film was re-released this weekend just in time for Christmas. Die Hard has become a classic holiday movie for many, despite its unconventional choice for a Christmas film. The return of such iconic movies to theaters is always a treat for fans. Bruce Willis’s portrayal of John McClane, combined with the film’s action-packed sequences […]
“Wish” The disappointing performance of Disney’s latest film.
“Wish,” adds to a string of underperforming tentpoles in 2023, including “The Marvels,” “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” “The Haunted Mansion,” and “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.” While “The Little Mermaid” managed to swim to $569 million worldwide, it falls short of Disney’s prior live-action adaptations, like “The Lion King” and “Beauty and […]
JVC and Sony b-stock projectors, ready to ship.
The following is provided by AV Science, an affiliated sponsor. Just in, JVC and Sony b-stock, ready to ship. JVC RS1000 b – $3,599.00 JVC RS1100 b – $4,899.00 with a free lamp coupon JVC RS2000 b – $4,899.00 JVC RS3000 b – $6,999.00 Sony XW7000 b – $12,599.00 Sony XW5000 b – $3,999.00 […]
Infocomm 2023, Orlando Fl, EXHIBITS / JUNE 14 – 16
About Infocomm InfoComm is the largest professional audiovisual trade show in North America, with thousands of products for audio, unified communications and collaboration, display, video, control, digital signage, home automation, security, VR, and live events. Information here! HT-Press will be reporting from the show. Hope to see you there.
D-Box shutting their door on consumer products.
While D-Box will continue in the commercial market they are no longer selling products into the consumer division. They will however offer support for the next 7 years. Do you already have a D-Box system in your home theater? Tell us your thoughts below, let us know what you think about this decision.
Russound Releases New AVA-Series Mini Audio Receivers.
The following press release was issued today by Russound. Click here to view in browser. Russound Releases New AVA-Series Mini Audio Receivers Russound Packs Power and Flexibility Into the Industry’s First Ultra-Compact AVA2.1 and AVA3.1 Mini-AVRs Featuring HDMI With CEC; Earned a Residential Systems Best of Show Award at ISE 2024 PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Feb. 14, 2024 […]
Here are the studio announced US BR releases and 4K releases for January & February 2024.
January 2nd: The Marsh King’s Daughter – Lionsgate (Added xx) The Holdovers – Universal Studio (Added xx) January 9th: Varsity Blues (4K) – Paramount January 16th: Billions: The Final Season – Showtime Journey to Bethlehem – Sony The Raid: Redemption (4K) – Sony January 23rd: Lawmen: Bass Reeves – Paramount Special Ops: […]
December 2023 BD and UHD titles released list.
December 5th: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (4K) – Disney (Added on 29 August 2023) Young Guns (4K) – Lionsgate Killers of the Flower Moon (4K) – Paramount (Added 5 December 2023) Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2 – Paramount Office Christmas Party (4K) – Paramount Titanic (4K) – Paramount (Added 5 December 2023) Babylon […]
Screen Excellence Introduces Visionaire Ultra-Short Throw Acoustically Transparent Screen.
Screen Excellence Introduces Visionaire Ultra-Short Throw Acoustically Transparent Screen High performance screen manufacturer Screen Excellence has just introduced their brand new, patent pending, acoustically transparent ultra-short throw Visionaire screen material. This uniquely designed material is a game changer for the industry, offering both acoustical transparency for proper surround sound speaker placement, as well as a high contrast […]
HT Special, in time for Christmas, year end open box/demo specials:
AVS 2023 Year End Clearance Part 2 Got your Christmas shopping done yet? We have some ideas for you! More year end open box/demo specials: – HD Fury Integral 4K60 Processor with US Power $95 – Denon AVR-X2800H 7.2 Channel receiver $985 – DENONHOME150BKE3 “Home” Series […]