Twitnuuz: Digital cinema

Jul 17 2010 ∞

IMAX signs with China’s Lumière Pavilions
IMAX Corporation and Lumière Pavilions, one of the fastest-growing private movie exhibition chains in China, announced an agreement to install three digital IMAX theatre systems in the People’s Republic of China.
Ballantyne Strong to expand screen production facility
Ballantyne Strong has completed the acquisition of the Joliette, Quebec facility that houses its Strong/MDI cinema screen manufacturing operations, as well as an adjacent parcel of land. Strong/MDI previously leased the facility.
Benning Construction to build 10-plex in Pooler, GA
Regional general contractor Benning Construction Company was selected by Georgia Theatre Company to build a 10-screen cinema in Pooler, Georgia.
‘Tangshan Earthquake’ premiere uses Barco d-cinema projectors
Chinese film group Huayi Brothers premiered its latest production, Tangshan Earthquake, in Tangshan, China, using Barco’s DP2K-32B Series II digital-cinema projectors.
IMAX and Japan’s United Cinemas enter partnership
IMAX Corporation and United Cinemas announced a joint-venture agreement to install up to five digital IMAX theatre systems in Japan.