Widescreen Format Gains Steam With 70mm ‘Orient Express’
The format, a favorite among film buffs, is catching on among tentpole releases. Source: Widescreen Format Gains Steam With 70mm ‘Orient Express’
Spain Lowers Movie-Ticket Sales Tax After Years of Upheaval | Hollywood Reporter
The Spanish government confirmed plans to lower the sales tax from 21 percent to 10 percent, answering the film industry’s request for the past six years. Source: Spain Lowers Movie-Ticket Sales Tax After Years of Upheaval | Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood and the closing cinematic window | Den of Geek
After a somewhat bruising summer blockbuster season for cinemas, in which gross receipts were 13% down from last year, it can’t be good news for them that video on demand could be closing the window between exhibition and home release … Continued
Imax to Screen More Hollywood Tentpoles in 2D, Citing “Clear Preference” | Hollywood Reporter
The giant-screen exhibitor says domestic moviegoers prefer 2D versions, compared to 3D. Source: Imax to Screen More Hollywood Tentpoles in 2D, Citing “Clear Preference” | Hollywood Reporter
‘Dunkirk’ Could Launch a 70mm Film Presentation Renaissance | Hollywood Reporter
Warners bought the projectors that the Weinstein Co. restored for ‘The Hateful Eight,’ and now other filmmakers are eyeing future releases in the format. Source: ‘Dunkirk’ Could Launch a 70mm Film Presentation Renaissance | Hollywood Reporter
Paramount Hires Ted Schilowitz as Studio’s First Futurist | Hollywood Reporter
Schilowitz, who previously worked at Fox, will explore opportunites in emerging technologies, including VR and AR. Source: Paramount Hires Ted Schilowitz as Studio’s First Futurist | Hollywood Reporter