Sundance London, Hong Kong festivals postponed amid coronavirus pandemic
Sundance Institute to “reimagine” 58 live programmes planned through August. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/
China’s film industry counts the cost of coronavirus outbreak
Chinese and Hong Kong buyers and sellers will have a significantly reduced presence at this year’s European Film Market (EFM), thanks to the COVID-19 coronavirus, which has derailed the industry’s travel plans. The outbreak, which has so far sickened more … Continued
Film about school bullying, Better Days, moves cinema-goers to tears in China, and becomes box office hit after censors finally allowed it to be screened
Hong Kong director Derek Tsang’s film, twice pulled before eventually going on general release, strikes a chord in China, where many kids are bullied at school Public-service announcements shown before and after the film; one details the launch of a … Continued
Mtel joins Major on cinema app roll-out | Bangkok Post: business
Major Cineplex Group Plc, Thailand’s leading cinema chain, has formed a joint venture with Mtel, a Hong Kong digital solutions company, to provide a digital solution platform for theatres and movie companies globally. Source: Mtel joins Major on cinema app … Continued
“Cinionic” launches a new era in cinema experiences
Today, the new cinema joint venture unveils its identity! The previously announced strategic joint venture among Barco, ALPD and CGS announces its company branding just in time for CinemaCon, the movie exhibitor industry’s biggest tradeshow in the world. The … Continued
Golden Screen Cinemas and PVR Cinemas plan new 4DX screens | Film Journal International
CJ 4DPLEX, a cinema technology featuring moving seats and environmental effects, signed a binding memorandum of understanding for a partnership with Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) in Malaysia and agreed to a new pact with PVR Cinemas. The announcement was made … Continued