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Hoyts to install Arts Alliance theatre management software
European digital-cinema leader Arts Alliance Media (AAM) has partnered with Hoyts Cinemas, Australia’s leading cinema chain, to roll out AAM’s Theatre Management System (TMS) across the entire Hoyts circuit in both Australia and New Zealand. More »
Polaroid Eyewear and RealD sign global license agreement
Polaroid Eyewear and RealD signed a global license agreement to use the RealD brand in conjunction with the launch of a new generation of curved 3D glasses called Polaroid Premium 3D Eyewear. More »
Cretors unveils limited-edition antique anniversary popper
C. Cretors and Company announced the Cretors Anniversary Machine, a limited-edition recreation of an antique popcorn popper that celebrates the company’s recent 125th anniversary. Only 125 of the units will be produced, each one signed and numbered. More »
Klipsch introduces Reference II Series speakers
Klipsch announced the launch of its Reference II Series speakers. The new line is an enhanced version of the company’s Reference speakers and is comprised of 17 all-new speaker models. More »
Poblocki introduces LEED interpretative displays
Poblocki Sign Company unveiled a new line of LEED interpretive displays that can help facilities get one step closer to LEED certification. More »
Audio innovations
Leading sound companies spread the news about their latest products and technologies for cinemas More »
Technicolor 3D tops 250 screens in North America
Technicolor announced it has installed its 35mm Technicolor 3D system on more than 250 screens in North America, four months after its initial debut in theatres. More »
ICTA names USL Manufacturer of the Year
The International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) named San Luis Obispo, Calif.-based USL, Inc. the winner of the 2009 Teddy Award as Manufacturer of the Year. More »
Christie Managed Services expands customer support with Amdocs system
Christie Managed Services has implemented a new customer-service solution from Amdocs, Ltd. that has streamlined its customer-response process, strengthened its problem-resolution capabilities, and increased the efficiency of its customer-service engineers. More »
Gold Medal debuts new look for Cone-O-Corn
Gold Medal Products’ Cone-O-Corn (item #2067) has a new look, featuring a bright yellow and red design. More »
Alcons introduces color options for loudspeakers
Alcons Audio’s new Architect Colour Option™ (ACO) allows theatre operators to blend loudspeakers seamlessly into the surrounding auditorium décor. More »
Fresh snacks! New treats arrive at the concession stand
In anticipation of the annual National Association of Concessionaires Convention in Houston, Texas, Film Journal International offers a selective look at new products and innovations for the movie concession business. More »
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. More »
Konica Minolta debuts new Chroma Meter
Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. (KMSA), the worldwide leader in the industrial measurement of color, light and shape, announced the U.S. launch of its new CL-200A Chroma Meter. More »
Technicolor 3D receives studio support for overseas releases
Technicolor announced it has secured broad support from several major motion picture studios for the international release of theatrical content in the Technicolor 3D format. More »
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