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.

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.

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. 

 

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.

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.

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.

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.  

 

 

 

 

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.

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

 

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