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Christie Digital projector, 25,000:1 dynamic contrast, 4,000,000:1 real black.

Christie 4K1600-JS 16,600 lumen, 4K UHD+, 1DLP laser projector Impressively light. Outstandingly bright. In tune with your budget. Powered by a new generation of advanced electronics, Christie® Jazz Series 1DLP laser…

SIM2 Domino 4H review with video. SIM2 hits a home run!

SIM2 Domino 4H By JoeRod It has been a very long time since I have had a DLP projector in my possession. I was not sure what to expect after installing it and getting it ready. The second it was on I immediately…

Epsons new “QB1000” 4K HDR Projector Review

Epson QB1000 4K HDR Projector Reviewed - I recently took a trip out to Rochester, NY to test out one of the first 40 retail QB1000’s currently in the US. AV Science managed to get their hands on 10 of these with one of them set up in their…

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…

SIM2 Multimedia might be considering new pricing strategy.

Could it be true? We are hearing rumors that SIM2 Multimedia may be considering some strategic moves with the Domino 4H projector by offering it at a more competitive price point. Known for its cutting-edge features, the Domino 4H boasts a true…

Kaleidescape STRATO V 4K MOVIE PLAYER Review!

Being one of the very first to check out Kaleidescape's new Strato V Movie Player (production unit) was super cool! For those who have been waiting Dolby Vision is now being offered with Kaleidescape! A huge new feature for many with…

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…

See Barcos HDR Light Steering Technology in person at a theater near you.

Barco, a leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, has announced the upcoming release of *TRANSFORMERS ONE* as the first HDR presentation in its new premium cinema experience, HDR by Barco. This groundbreaking High Dynamic Range (HDR) experience…

JVC, Sony and Epson. Rockstars of Cedia 24.

CEDIA, short for the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association, is an annual trade show that has become the go-to event for professionals and enthusiasts in the home technology industry. Founded in 1989, CEDIA has grown significantly…

Home Theater

Christie Griffyn RGB laser projector with 10,000:1 contrast on demo at Cedia 2023

This projector will be shown at Cedia 2023 September 7 – 9, 2023, Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO, USA in sound room SR9. See the 4k Christie Griffyn RGB laser projector with 10,000:1 on/off native contrast. Combined with its 1000:1 ANSI contrast and high dynamic range it delivers some of the very best HDR images […]

Barco Residential takes center stage at CEDIA 2023 with the unveiling of Nerthus projection platform

Barco Residential takes center stage at CEDIA 2023 with the unveiling of Nerthus projection platform Denver, Colorado – September 6, 2023 – Barco Residential, a leader in high-end home theater technology, is set to dazzle attendees at CEDIA 2023 with the debut of Nerthus, the flagship projector in their highly anticipated Series 4 projector line-up. […]

HARMAN Luxury Audio Adds White Aspen Finish Option for JBL 4305P and 4329P Studio Monitor Powered Loudspeakers

HARMAN Luxury Audio Adds White Aspen Finish Option for JBL 4305P and 4329P Studio Monitor Powered Loudspeakers NORTHRIDGE, Calif. — Sept. 7, 2023 — HARMAN Luxury Audio Group today announced that the new White Aspen finish options of its JBL 4305P and 4329P Studio Monitor Powered Loudspeakers will be available for purchase in the fourth […]

HARMAN Luxury Audio Group Expands JBL Classic Series With L42ms Integrated Music System

HARMAN Luxury Audio Group Expands JBL Classic Series With L42ms Integrated Music System Compact Single-Cabinet System Delivers the Style, Performance, and Connectivity Options Today’s Listeners Demand NORTHRIDGE, Calif. — Sept. 7, 2023 — HARMAN Luxury Audio Group is expanding its award-winning JBL Classic Series with the L42ms integrated music system. Combining a timeless design with […]

HARMAN Luxury Audio Now Shipping New JBL Classic Series Component Audio Products

HARMAN Luxury Audio Now Shipping New JBL Classic Series Component Audio Products On Display at CEDIA Expo 2023, Latest Classic Series Additions Combine Retro Designs With Modern Hi-Res Technology for Unmatched Listening Experiences NORTHRIDGE, Calif. — Sept. 7, 2023 — HARMAN Luxury Audio Group today announced that the SA550 integrated amplifier, MP350 streaming music player, […]

HARMAN Luxury Audio Group Extends Revel PerformaBe Loudspeaker Line With New Architectural Series

HARMAN Luxury Audio Group Extends Revel PerformaBe Loudspeaker Line With New Architectural Series Sharing a Sonic Signature, PerformaBe Architectural and Component Loudspeakers Can Be Mixed in a System Without Sacrificing Audio Quality NORTHRIDGE, Calif. — Sept. 7, 2023 HARMAN Luxury Audio Group today announced the latest addition to the Revel PerformaBe line of loudspeakers: the […]

Commercial Cinema

Reno’s newest arthouse cinema forced to close a week after opening

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include comments from the city of Reno. Reno’s first new arthouse cinema in decades is off to a rocky start after it closed one week after its grand opening. Theater 42, which held its grand opening and first film screening last Thursday, Jan. 5, at its new […]

Arthouse cinema opens Thursday in converted law office on Moana Lane

Editor’s note: The headline of this story has been corrected to reflect that Theater 42 is not the first arthouse cinema in Reno. A group of young cinephiles who sought to create a new cinema experience in Reno will open their new theater this week. Theater 42, what founder Austin Lugo calls one of Reno’s […]

Cinedigm Continues to Set Records With ‘Terrifier 2’ Slasher Movie

Cinedigm Nov. 18 announced it has seen a record number of subscriber sign-ups for its horror streaming service Screambox following the launch of Terrifier 2 on the platform. Launched on Oct. 31, the release of Terrifier 2 has led to the fastest pace of subscriber acquisitions, with Screambox subs up 144% over the past two […]

‘Avatar 2’ Gets Optimal Digital Display at Australian Cinema Palace: ‘The Quality of the Visuals Is Absolutely Mind-Blowing’

Just as “Avatar: The Way of Water” closes in on the $1 billion mark in worldwide box office, the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace in Sydney, a leading heritage cinema in Australia, is showcasing the film via a newly installed laser projection system from Christie Digital Systems. Powered by the Christie CP4440-RGB, the advanced-format cinema projector. […]

First European virtual production studio with Sony LED wall

Sony has teamed with Plateau Virtuel and Studios de France to create what is described as the first virtual production studio in Europe equipped with Sony Crystal LED technology. The new facility, intended for quality virtual film and TV production on an international scale, opens today in the north of Paris More info here.

Avatar 2 broke movie projectors across Japan: high frame rate (48 fps) tech was to blame

Since it was released last month, Avatar: The Way of Water made waves in Japan, but not necessarily in all the right ways. As reported by Bloomberg, Avatar caused multiple theaters throughout the nation to face major technical difficulties, with one theater having to chop the framerate in half from 48 fps down to the […]

Everything Else

Christie to Showcase Widest Range of Cinema Solutions at CineAsia 2022

Christie® is pleased to showcase its industry-leading cinema solutions designed to meet the needs of every screen size at CineAsia 2022, taking place for the first time in Thailand from December 5-8 at True Icon Hall, Bangkok.

Cinionic Returns to CineAsia with the Leading Portfolio of All-Laser Cinema Solutions

Cinionic, the world leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, announces its return to CineAsia 2022 for the convention’s inaugural year in Thailand.

Mega Filem Enterprise and Qube Wire Partner on Electronic Content Delivery

Qube Cinema is pleased to announce a partnership between Mega Filem Enterprise, Malaysia’s leading  digital cinema service provider and Qube Wire, the world’s leading electronic delivery platform. 

Thailand’s Biggest Cinema Operator Major Cineplex Invest in Live Hologram Technology, Becoming World’s First Cinema Operator to Purchase ARHT Media’s Capsule

ARHT Media Inc., the global leader in the development, production and distribution of high-quality and low-latency hologram and digital content, announced today that Thailand’s largest operator of movie theatres, MAJOR CINEPLEX, has purchased ARHT’s CA…

Historic New Mexico Totah Theater Installs Severtson Screen

Severtson Screens, a global leader in innovative and quality projection screens for the cinema, commercial, pro AV, and home theater markets, is proud to announce that CES+, an audio/visual integration leader in cinema equipment, software, and technolo…

Everyman Cinemas Selects Unique X’s Rosettabridge Tms

Unique X, the world’s leading cinema software and content delivery company is delighted to announce a new agreement with Everyman Media Group regarding the deployment of RosettaBridge TMS to all locations aligned to the introduction of RosettaNet Circu…