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James Hyder Publishes Final Issue of LF Examiner

""October 22, 2021—This month, after 24 years, 216 regular issues, and 11 yearbooks, publisher and editor James Hyder released the final issue of LF Examiner, the first independent journal and only remaining print publication devoted to the giant screen industry. He started working as theater manager at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum’s Langley IMAX theater in 1984, and while there he assisted in the development and production of several IMAX films. In 1997 he founded MaxImage!, renamed LF Examiner in 2000.

James Hyder Publishes Final Issue of LF Examiner2024-01-15T03:44:30+00:00

MacGillivray Freeman Films Launches New Streaming Channel

""October 22, 2021—MacGillivray Freeman Films has launched a new streaming channel, Movies for Families, featuring documentaries and digital shorts from the extensive MacGillivray Freeman library. Documentaries include resources for parents and educators, such as educator guides, lesson plans, and other educational resources. The channel's website also includes a curated list of recommended films and short-form series that align with elementary and middle-school subjects. The subscription to Movies For Families is $3.99 (USD) per month or $39.99 (USD) per year. Visit moviesforfamilies.tv here

MacGillivray Freeman Films Launches New Streaming Channel2024-01-15T03:45:28+00:00

IMAX Appoints John Turner to Head of Documentaries

""October 19, 2021—IMAX Corporation has appointed John Turner as its head of documentaries. In his new role, Turner will oversee development of all documentary films and non-fiction content for the IMAX global network, and will report directly to Megan Colligan, the company’s president. Turner will also oversee IMAX’s five-picture agreement with Imagine Documentaries beginning with Mars 2080, a documentary about a colony on Mars set 60 years in the future.

IMAX Appoints John Turner to Head of Documentaries2024-01-15T03:46:31+00:00

Largest IMAX in the World Opens in Germany

""October 19, 2021—The largest IMAX screen in the world to opened to the public on September 30 at the Traumpalast Multiplex in Leonberg, Germany. Measuring 21.03 meters (68.99 feet) high and 38.16 (125.19 feet) meters wide–wider than a Boeing 737 airliner–the record-breaking screen kicked off with the premiere of the latest James Bond entry No Time to Die, featuring select sequences shot with IMAX film cameras.

Largest IMAX in the World Opens in Germany2024-01-15T03:47:14+00:00

In Memoriam: Industry Veteran Mark Peterson

""October 6, 2021—We regret to share the sad news that Mark Peterson, a veteran of the planetarium and giant screen industries, died of heart failure on September 2 at the age of 78. During his long and storied career, he completed over 100 theater projects around the world. His knowledge, wisdom, and advice were crucial to the advancement of the giant screen industry. Even if you didn't know Mark personally, if you are involved in the giant screen industry, your life is undoubtedly touched by his work and dedication. 

In Memoriam: Industry Veteran Mark Peterson2024-01-15T03:48:32+00:00

Antarctica Wins Best Cinematography at the Jackson Wild Media Awards

""October 5, 2021—Congratulations to BBC Earth and SK Films on winning Best Cinematography for Antarctica at this year's Jackson Wild Media Awards! Cinematographers include Alexander Vail, Hugh Miller, John Aitchison, Rolf Steinmann, Mark MacEwen, John Brown, Bertie Gregory, Pete McCowen, Ted Giffords, Dan Beecham, Espen Rekdal, and Justin Hofman. 

This year’s Jackson Wild award submissions included over 750 category entries from nearly 30 different countries. Finalists were selected by more than 150 international judges who together screened over 3,000 hours of media. ​A distinguished panel of final judges from around the globe selected the 2021 Jackson Wild Media Award Winners directly prior to the Summit. Winners were announced during the Jackson Wild Media Awards Ceremony on Sept. 30, 2021. Antarctica is produced by BBC Earth and distributed by SK Films. Click here for more information about Antarctica.

And click here for a full list of the Jackson Wild Media Award winners. 

Antarctica Wins Best Cinematography at the Jackson Wild Media Awards2024-01-15T03:49:43+00:00

The Last Glaciers Is Set to Hit IMAX Screens on March 22, 2022

""October 5, 2021—IMAX Corporation has announced that the highly anticipated documentary The Last Glaciers, from award-winning filmmaker Craig Leeson and producer Malcolm Wood, will hit select IMAX screens on March 22, 2022, immersing viewers in the cause and effects of climate change over an epic four-year stretch across Antarctica, the Himalaya, Alps, Andes and more.

The Last Glaciers Is Set to Hit IMAX Screens on March 22, 20222024-01-15T03:50:37+00:00

Cosmic Picture to Distribute Science North’s “Jane Goodall’s Reasons for Hope”

"" September 17, 2021—Cosmic Picture is proud to announce it will distribute Jane Goodall’s Reasons for Hope, an exciting new giant screen film currently in production with the talented team at Science North, an interactive science museum in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. and Northern Ontario's most popular tourist attraction. The film will be available April 2023 in Digital 2D & 3D for IMAX and giant screen theaters.

Cosmic Picture to Distribute Science North’s “Jane Goodall’s Reasons for Hope”2024-01-15T03:51:28+00:00

GSCA to Host 2022 Film Expo in Los Angeles on March 8-9

""September 2, 2021—We are pleased to announce that the Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA) will hold its next annual Film Expo in Los Angeles on March 8-9, 2022, at the AMC CityWalk IMAX Theatre and Universal City Hilton. The 2022 Film Expo will be the first in-person event hosted by GSCA since March 2020. During the COVID-19 pandemic, GSCA organized the successful Virtual Conference in September 2020, the Virtual Film Expo in April 2021, and is currently at work on the Virtual Conference coming up in September 2021. The Film Expo will feature screenings of new films, films in production, projects in development, and a technical session highlighting the latest giant screen technology. Other programming is still being determined and will be announced as it is confirmed. Registration and film submissions will open in December 2021. GSCA will monitor COVID protocols and plan the event accordingly.

GSCA to Host 2022 Film Expo in Los Angeles on March 8-92024-01-15T03:52:09+00:00

Jackson Wild 2021 Media Award Finalists Include Antarctica and The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness

""August 4, 2021—Congratulations to all the Jackson Wild Media Awards finalists! Included in this year’s finalists are giant screen productions from GSCA members BBC Studios Natural History Unit and SK Films for Antarctica, nominated for Ecosystem-Long Form, Original Music Score, Cinematography, and Educational/informational; and Terra Mater Factual Studios and Cosmic Picture for The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness, nominated for Educational/Informational.

Jackson Wild 2021 Media Award Finalists Include Antarctica and The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness2024-01-15T03:56:15+00:00
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