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Barcos Light Steering Technology Wowed at CinemaCon 2025
A first hand look at Christies VDR @ CinemaCon 2025
Christie digital and Dolby renew collaboration. New generation Dolby Vision Projector.
Sony cancels the sale of its home theater projectors throughout Europe.
HDR by Barco: CinemaCon 2025: Video
Christie digital has launched the world’s first high-brightness hybrid RGG laser projector
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First Cinema locations announced to receive Barco Light Steering Technology.
Barco is set to enhance the cinematic experience in select high-profile cinemas with its HDR Light Steering projectors. AMC Theatres, B&B Theatres, and Regal Cinemas in major U.S. cities such as Los Angeles, New York, and Dallas will be among the first to showcase first-run titles mastered for HDR. This initiative is part of a […]
Barco to bring HDR to select high-profile theaters, AMC Theatres, B&B Theatres, and Regal Cinemas in the US
Barco announces first locations for HDR by Barco in the US The pilot program brings groundbreaking HDR lightsteering laser projection to select major US markets for the 2024 holiday season in partnership with top US exhibitors LAS VEGAS (April 10, 2024) – Barco, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, today announced a plan to bring […]
Barco Light Steering Technology Projector Pictures, CinemaCon 24
Barcos HDR Projector Featuring Proprietary Light Steering Technology Taking Orders End Of 2024 Official Release early 2025
CinemaCon 2024, Register for a High Frame Rate “Now Looks Cinematic” demo in Christies Booth.
Latest TrueCut Motion Titles to be Demonstrated at CinemaCon 2024 In partnership with Christie, demos of the latest films to utilize Pixelworks’ unique motion grading technology to be shown at CinemaCon 2024 LAS VEGAS, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Pixelworks today announced that demonstrations of the Company’s breakthrough TrueCut Motion™ format used in “Argylle”, “Kung-Fu Panda 4″ […]
“HDR by Barco” Lightsteering Technology Launches at CinemaCon 24
Barco Launches HDR by Barco at CinemaCon 2024 The highly-anticipated projectors feature the company’s groundbreaking HDR lightsteering technology LAS VEGAS (April 8, 2024) – Barco, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, launched HDR by Barco, its HDR solution suite for the cinema industry, today at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. The highly anticipated projection ecosystem will […]
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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.
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 […]
JBL MA AV Receivers and Stage 2 Loudspeakers unveiling at Audio Advice Live 2024
Press Release HARMAN Luxury Audio Reimagines the Home Theater Experience at Audio Advice Live 2024 Attendees Will Experience the North American Debut of the JBL Modern Audio AV Receivers and Stage 2 Loudspeakers NORTHRIDGE, Calif. — July 29, 2024 — HARMAN Luxury Audio Group is excited to announce its return to Audio Advice Live 2024, a premier audio […]
Cedia Expo, September 5-7, 2024 Denver, CO
CEDIA Expo 2024 is gearing up to be an exciting event! HT-Press will be on-site streaming the latest technologies directly into viewers’ homes. What a great way to engage with those who can’t attend in person. Cedia Expo provides a fantastic opportunity to see new products firsthand and interact with a wide range of industry […]
No more “Blu-Ray” Is this the end of Home Theater?
“Sony To Ditch Physical Media” The home theater industry is indeed facing significant changes due to the rise of streaming services. Here are some key factors and potential outcomes: Quality Concerns with Streaming: Streaming often involves high compression ratios, which can degrade video and audio quality compared to physical media like Blu-ray discs. Enthusiasts who […]
JVC announces new third-generation 4k Home Theater projectors.
New JVC D-ILA Home Theater Projectors Deliver Increased Brightness and Contrast LONG BEACH, CA, May 1, 2024 – JVC Kenwood Corporation is proud to announce four new high-end D-ILA home projectors DLA-NZ900/DLA-RS4200 and DLA-NZ800/DLA-RS3200, all capable of inputting and displaying 8K60p resolution images with higher native contrast and brightness. Each model features JVC’s new exclusive […]
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 […]