Giant Screen Cinema Association
Phone: +1-919-346-1123
 info@giantscreencinema.com
Member Login | Join/Renew | Contact Us
DONATE
Search
Menu
  • About Us
    • Donate
    • Board Members
    • Board Qualifications
    • Committees
    • Strategic Plan
    • Bylaws PDF
    • SiteMap
    • Privacy Policy
    • Advertising
  • Member Center
    • Join or Renew Membership
    • Member Directory
    • Member List and Map
    • Member Benefits
    • Mentor Program
    • Forum
    • Webinars
    • Theater Resources
    • Production Resources
    • Conference Materials
    • Lifelong Learning
    • Industry Research
    • Blogs
    • Marketing Symposium
    • Certified Giant Screen Program
    • Giant Screen Specifications
    • Theater Attendance Reporting
    • Marketing Library
    • Job Board
    • DIGSS
    • Member Meetings
  • Events
    • Film Expo 2023
    • Conference 2023
    • Film Policy
    • Event Policy
    • Conference and Event Archive
    • Event Photo Gallery
  • Newsroom
  • Films
    • Film Database
    • Film Release Schedule
  • Awards
    • Awards Criteria
    • Past Award Winners
  • Contact Us

Headlines

Click on the headlines to read the full articles.

Ontario Science Centre Announces New CEO

May 29, 2014—The Ontario Science Centre has announced  the appointment of Maurice Bitran as the incoming Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Science Centre.
Thursday, May 29, 2014/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (1867)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Latest Headlines
Tags:

LIPA Applauds the IEC's Update to International Laser Standards

May 22, 2014—The Laser Illuminated Projector Association (LIPA) applauds the efforts of the dedicated scientists of the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) for the May 16 publication of IEC 60825-1:2014, also known as "Edition 3."  This standard acknowledges, among many other updates, that laser illuminated projectors (LIPs) should be classified the same way as lamp-based projectors; rather than as laser light show products. This action effectively acknowledges that the light emitted from LIPs is unlike that of collimated laser beams used in light shows or other direct laser beam products.
Thursday, May 22, 2014/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (1934)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Latest Headlines
Tags:

IMAX Establishes Original Film Fund

May 21, 2014—In support of its institutional theatre network, IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX, TSX: IMX) today announced the creation of the IMAX Original Film Fund (Fund) to co-finance a portfolio of 10 original large-format films. The Fund, which will be capitalized at up to $50 million, will finance an ongoing supply of educational documentaries that push the envelope of traditional documentary filmmaking for a new generation of moviegoers. 

 

Wednesday, May 21, 2014/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (9008)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Latest Headlines
Tags:

Lemur Expert Featured in IMAX Film Earns Prestigious Award

May 20, 2104—When a crowd gathered at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk April 17 to hear Patricia Wright speak about the lemurs of Madagascar, she and they did not know she was soon headed for a great honor. Last week, she was named the winner of the 2014 Indianapolis Prize, which is awarded by the Indianapolis Zoo every two years to a person who advances animal conservation initiatives. Wright, a professor at Stony Brook University on Long Island, N.Y., is featured in the new IMAX film, Island of Lemurs: Madagascar, which is playing at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk’s IMAX theater. She came to the aquarium to talk about her work and the filming of the movie. Read the full ctnews.com article about Patricia White here.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (2028)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Latest Headlines
Tags:

The World of Fulldome: IMERSA 2014

May 15, 2014—The field of immersive, media-based experiences got a boost when IMERSA welcomed some 200 professionals to its annual Summit, March 6-9, in Denver, to share creative tools, information and business models for planetariums, science centers, and visitor attractions.
Thursday, May 15, 2014/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (1606)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Latest Headlines
Tags:

IMAX and Formula Kino Sign Three-Theater Agreement; Includes First IMAX Laser Deal in Russia

May 14, 2014—IMAX Corporation and Formula Kino, one of Russia's leading exhibition chains, have announced an agreement to install three IMAX® theatres in new construction projects across Russia. Under the terms of the agreement IMAX theatres will be installed in Moscow and Novokuznetsk, with IMAX's next-generation laser digital projection technology to be added to a new complex in Moscow expected to open in 2015, marking IMAX's first laser system deal in the country.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (1727)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Latest Headlines
Tags:

A Night at IMAX with Wildlife Conservationist Jeff Corwin

May 14, 2014—Wildlife conservationist and Emmy Award-winning TV host Jeff Corwin will host a premiere screening of Galapagos 3D: Nature’s Wonderland at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater on Tuesday, May 20.  

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, May 14, 2014/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (1439)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Latest Headlines
Tags:

Moody Gardens Joins Forces with D3D Cinema and Christie to Integrate the World's First Premium 4K Giant Screen Laser Projection System

May 14, 2014—Christie and D3D Cinema are pleased to announce that the world’s first museum-based 4K 3D giant screen 6P laser projection system will be installed and premiering at the Moody Gardens MG 3D Theater in Q4 2014. The system design and configuration will further distinguish Moody Gardens' theater as one of the world’s most premier cinema venues.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (2000)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Latest Headlines
Tags:

GSCA 2014 Film Expo Summary by Judith Rubin

May 6, 2014—Judith Rubin covers the recent GSCA 2014 Film Expo in this article published for IMERSA. Read the full article here: GSCA 2014 Film Expo

 

Tuesday, May 06, 2014/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (2833)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Latest Headlines
Tags: IMERSAJudith RubinFilm Expo

IMAX Victoria Converts to Digital, Keeps 70MM Projector on Rail System

May 5, 2014—IMAX Victoria will be one of the first theaters in the world to install IMAX laser technology in 2015. In the meantime, the theater is installing digital projectors and a rail system to transport the projectors and swap as needed. Read the full article from Times Colonist here: IMAX Victoria One of the First to Get Newest Technology

 

 

 

 

Monday, May 05, 2014/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (3540)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Latest Headlines
Tags: IMAXIMAX Victoriadigitallaserrail system15/70
RSS
[Valid RSS]

News Archives

Archive

  • Expand/Collapse 2023 (7)
    • 2023, February (1)
    • 2023, January (6)
  • Expand/Collapse 2022 (57)
    • 2022, December (4)
    • 2022, November (5)
    • 2022, October (2)
    • 2022, September (8)
    • 2022, August (4)
    • 2022, July (5)
    • 2022, June (1)
    • 2022, May (8)
    • 2022, March (5)
    • 2022, February (10)
    • 2022, January (5)
  • Expand/Collapse 2021 (46)
    • 2021, December (4)
    • 2021, November (1)
    • 2021, October (9)
    • 2021, September (2)
    • 2021, August (2)
    • 2021, July (3)
    • 2021, June (2)
    • 2021, May (7)
    • 2021, April (5)
    • 2021, March (6)
    • 2021, February (4)
    • 2021, January (1)
  • Expand/Collapse 2020 (59)
    • 2020, December (4)
    • 2020, November (5)
    • 2020, October (1)
    • 2020, September (8)
    • 2020, August (3)
    • 2020, July (6)
    • 2020, June (5)
    • 2020, May (7)
    • 2020, March (3)
    • 2020, February (8)
    • 2020, January (9)
  • Expand/Collapse 2019 (45)
    • 2019, December (2)
    • 2019, November (2)
    • 2019, October (3)
    • 2019, September (3)
    • 2019, August (3)
    • 2019, July (4)
    • 2019, June (2)
    • 2019, May (7)
    • 2019, April (5)
    • 2019, March (2)
    • 2019, February (5)
    • 2019, January (7)
  • Expand/Collapse 2018 (60)
    • 2018, December (6)
    • 2018, November (5)
    • 2018, October (3)
    • 2018, September (6)
    • 2018, August (3)
    • 2018, July (3)
    • 2018, June (7)
    • 2018, May (7)
    • 2018, April (4)
    • 2018, March (6)
    • 2018, February (5)
    • 2018, January (5)
  • Expand/Collapse 2017 (58)
    • 2017, December (4)
    • 2017, November (4)
    • 2017, October (2)
    • 2017, September (7)
    • 2017, August (8)
    • 2017, July (4)
    • 2017, June (4)
    • 2017, May (4)
    • 2017, April (7)
    • 2017, March (5)
    • 2017, February (2)
    • 2017, January (7)
  • Expand/Collapse 2016 (88)
    • 2016, December (3)
    • 2016, November (8)
    • 2016, October (8)
    • 2016, September (6)
    • 2016, August (10)
    • 2016, July (4)
    • 2016, June (8)
    • 2016, May (9)
    • 2016, April (10)
    • 2016, March (8)
    • 2016, February (5)
    • 2016, January (9)
  • Expand/Collapse 2015 (105)
    • 2015, December (8)
    • 2015, November (7)
    • 2015, October (8)
    • 2015, September (5)
    • 2015, August (10)
    • 2015, July (6)
    • 2015, June (16)
    • 2015, May (10)
    • 2015, April (12)
    • 2015, March (6)
    • 2015, February (9)
    • 2015, January (8)
  • Expand/Collapse 2014 (121)
    • 2014, December (13)
    • 2014, November (13)
    • 2014, October (8)
    • 2014, September (20)
    • 2014, August (11)
    • 2014, July (2)
    • 2014, June (16)
    • 2014, May (11)
    • 2014, April (24)
    • 2014, March (3)

Social Wall

    Powered by Juicer.io

 

About Us

Join or Renew

Member Benefits

Board

Committees

Contact Us

Resources

Member Directory

Film Database

Webinars

Industry Research

Certified Giant Screen Program

Professional Development

Marketing Library

Lifelong Learning Success Stories

Production/Postproduction Workflow

Connect

News

Forum

Job Board

Events

2023 Film Expo

2023 Conference

624 Holly Springs Road, Suite 243 | Holly Springs, NC 27540 | Phone: +1-919-346-1123 | Fax: +1-919-573-9100 | info@giantscreencinema.com