Latest Audio/Video News and Updates
Kimmel Out – O’Brien In. Conan O’Brien to host the 97th Academy Awards.
Epsons new QB1000 4K home theater projector.
SIM2 Domino 4H Price Drop Confirmed: A Game-Changer for Home Theater Enthusiasts
Christie Digital projector, 25,000:1 dynamic contrast, 4,000,000:1 real black.
SIM2 Domino 4H review with video. SIM2 hits a home run!
Epsons new “QB1000” 4K HDR Projector Review
George Eastman Museum will present Goldie Hawn with the George Eastman Award.
SIM2 Multimedia might be considering new pricing strategy.
Kaleidescape STRATO V 4K MOVIE PLAYER Review!
Classic Film Screenings @ The George Eastman Dryden Theater And Museum.
Home Theater
Commercial Cinema
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 […]
Christie Eclipse, pure RGB laser projector delivers infinity contrast.
The Christie Eclipse is simply the very best projector in the world. Christie Eclipse 4K RGB pure laser projector produces true HDR imagery with a previously unimaginable contrast ratio of up to 20,000,000:1. Combining true HDR performance with an expansive color gamut approaching the full Rec. 2020 / Rec. 2100 color space, Eclipse provides an […]
SEISMOS interactive flooring system.
Seismos, an extraordinary haptic floor system driven by direct technology, has been ingeniously crafted to elicit profound emotional reactions through vertical motion. This meticulously designed flooring system holds the power to elevate one’s sensory journey to unprecedented heights. Whether you seek to evoke fear, excitement, or sheer joy, Seismos stands as a technical marvel with […]
Everything Else
“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.
Katy Perry’s new Penthouse features a red-velvet home theater with luxurious seating.
Katy Perry is expanding her aspirations in California. The esteemed judge of “American Idol” recently invested a hefty sum of $11 million in a “junior penthouse” situated in the magnificent Sierra Towers skyscraper. This exquisite condominium, spanning an impressive 3,000 square feet, was previously owned by Jen Kao, the daughter of Min Kao, the billionaire […]
The Hobby of Collecting Library Blockbuster Movie Titles on Film for Playback in the Home is Alive and Well.
Exploring the Super 8mm Film Format Are you a movie enthusiast who appreciates the quality and nostalgia of film? If so, you may be interested in collecting library blockbuster movie titles on film for playback in your home. And while many may think of film as a thing of the past, the hobby of collecting […]
2024 Movie Trailers, 4k UHD
2024 Movie Trailers, 4k UHD
Russound debuts Next Generation of Multi-Channel Amplifiers
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — April 9, 2024 — Russound, an internationally renowned leader in premium, multiroom audio, continues its aggressive product launches set for 2024 with the new D-Series Multichannel Digital Amplifiers. Building upon Russound’s legacy in this audio category, the D-Series includes three models: the eight-channel D890, the 12-channel D1290, and the 16-channel D1675. Designed to […]
“Discuss”, one of THE best Home Theater forums on the net for all your HT needs.
Step right up, fellow home theater enthusiasts! Welcome to the illustrious land of “Discuss,” where the pixels are sharp, the sound is crystal clear, and the popcorn is always perfectly popped. Ah, yes, here in our digital haven, we’ve curated a veritable treasure trove of home theater wisdom that would make even the most seasoned […]
Panamorph Releases Alpha Cinema Lens For Sony Laser Projectors
Panamorph has just announced the company’s brand-new Alpha series cinema-format conversion lens for Sony’s latest VPL-XW5000ES, VPL-XW6000ES and VPL-XW7000ES home theater projectors! Realize the full potential of your Sony laser projector by adding this high-performance anamorphic lens. Get a brighter, more impactful image with HDR video all thanks to the new Alpha lens’ sealed, precision […]
Lumagen: World Wide Reference Video Processor Keeps Getting Better!
Lumagens latest software update has increased the allowed dynamic range for scenes to allow for scenes that get a lot brighter later in the scene when compared to the first frame. This is a significant improvement from previous releases. Unbiased observers agree, the latest Beta provides the best quality in any home cinema. Please find […]
Tektronx PQA500: Reference Picture Quality Measurement Analyzer For Video Processing Systems.
Objective versus Subjective picture quality measurements are vital to efficient and repeatable video processing design and evaluation. Picture Quality Any Time, Any Place In the past, viewers were constrained to watch television in front of a receiver in their home. Today, people watch video at any time and in any place. A viewer can now […]