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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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‘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 […]
Avatar 2 Just Dealt A Devastating Blow To Movie Theaters
By JAMES BRIZUELA | PUBLISHED 6 HOURS AGO For some reason, Avatar 2 being released in movie theaters was mentioned in some circles as the “savior of the box office” but current market stock prices for movie theaters have proven that to be untrue. The long-awaited sequel was officially released to a decent box office haul, but nothing impressive enough to confirm […]
‘Avatar’ Sequel Crashes Movie Theater Equipment in Japan
Tech woes could weigh on big-budget movie’s holiday sales Some Japanese theaters seemed ill-prepared for high-tech Avatar: The Way of Water Source: Walt Disney Co. By Takashi Mochizuki December 19, 2022 at 9:09 PM PST Walt Disney Co.’s Avatar: The Way of Water crashed screening equipment in some theaters across Japan, running into technical difficulties during its critical […]
Barco looks back at 8 years of LIPA leadership
Kortrijk, 14 December 2022 – Ahead of the upcoming annual general meeting when he will hand over chairmanship to his successor, Goran Stojmenovik looks back at 8 years that have changed the laser industry and where he thinks it might go. The 2022 annual general meeting of LIPA (Laser Illuminated Projector Association) will mark a […]
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Shenzhen Timewaying Co. Ltd and Arts Alliance Media Introduce World’s Largest DCI-Certified 4K Digital LED Cinema Screen to Market
Shenzhen Timewaying Co. Ltd (Timewaying), a leading technology manufacturer specialising in LED and 3D solutions, and Arts Alliance Media (AAM), the global leader in digital cinema software and services, have launched the new DCI-certified 20-metre 4K …
LABO and SHARC Partner to Bring State of the Art Digital Delivery of Cinema Content to Latin America
Leading distribution and post-production service company LABO has signed a long term licensing agreement to build and operate an E-delivery network across Latin American countries based on the SHARC distribution platform.
CIELO Is Taking its Cinema Platform to A New Level with CIELO 6.0
CIELO, the global leader in cinema device monitoring and data analytics, is developing its new and improved look and feel of its powerful Cinema platform. CIELO version 6.0 brings a new design that includes features developed to improve customer experi…
CMX Cinemas Chooses GDC Technology Theatre Management System
GDC Technology Limited, a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that CMX Cinemas selected the company’s robust Theatre Management System (TMS) for the entire circuit. CMX Cinemas is one of the top 10 theatre circuits in t…
CIELO Is Taking its Cinema Platform to a New Level with CIELO 6.0
CIELO, the global leader in cinema device monitoring and data analytics, is developing its new and improved look and feel of its powerful Cinema platform. CIELO version 6.0 brings a new design that includes features developed to improve customer experi…
Arts Alliance Media Launch New Screenlighter Theatre Management System to Support Small and Independent Cinemas
Arts Alliance Media (AAM), the global leader in digital cinema software and services, have announced the launch of Screenlighter, a brand-new Theatre Management System (TMS) designed exclusively for small and independent cinemas.
HARMAN Luxury Audio Group to Debut JBL DA Series Distribution Amplifiers at CEDIA Expo 2023
HARMAN Luxury Audio Group to Debut JBL DA Series Distribution Amplifiers at CEDIA Expo 2023 8-Channel DA850 and 16-Channel DA1650 Combine a Space-Saving 1U Design With Bridgeable Outputs to Meet High-Power Requirements NORTHRIDGE, Calif. — Sept. 7, 2023 HARMAN Luxury Audio Group today announced its new JBL DA Series Distribution Amplifiers. Engineered to work with […]
SIM2 delivers a new model projector to celebrate its 30th anniversary!
In the year that celebrates the 3 decades of excellence in projection, Sim2 is proud to present the projector that best represents these years of passion and obsessive attention to the quality of performance: the new CRYSTAL 4 SH GOLD SERIES. SIM2: 30 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION Home Cinema is, above all, a cultural […]
Audio Advice Live 2023: August 4th through 6th.
Get ready to be immersed in the ultimate audio and video extravaganza, as the most prominent names in the industry gather at the highly anticipated event! Lumagen, Sony, JVC, Samsung, McIntosh, Sonus Faber, Bowers & Wilkins, JBL Synthesis, SVS, KEF, Klipsch, Revel, Monitor Audio, Anthem, and many more esteemed manufacturers will be showcasing their latest […]
Lumagen video processor: perfection just got better.
Lumagen Video Processor, just when you thought it was impossible to get any better, Lumagen has added yet more significant improvements to their HDR dynamic tone mapping. With these improvements, it’s recommended to set dynamic pad (DPad) to 1 and setting DeSat to On to take full advantage of the improvements. Lumagen will be exhibiting […]
InfoComm 2023, curved video walls everywhere. Watch our video!
Curved video walls have indeed become a popular choice for home theater enthusiasts. The introduction of video wall technology has brought about a new level of immersion and visual appeal to the viewing experience. By gently curving the screen, videowalls can mimic the natural curvature of the human eye, resulting in a more encompassing […]
Danacoid-LED showcased a 135 inch videowall for under $10,000 at Infocomm 2023
Danacoid made a remarkable impression at Infocomm 2023 by unveiling a stunning 135-inch video wall that received high praise for its exceptional quality. Furthermore, they showcased a premium model priced at under $20,000, demonstrating their commitment to offering high-end options at affordable prices. Danacoid caters to diverse requirements with their wide range of products, catering […]