http://www.screendigest.com/rss/ en-gb Copyright: (C) Screen Digest 240 Having fended off Carl Icahn's takeover effort (see "Lionsgate's successful Icahn defense a sign of the times" 31 October 2011) in 2011, Lionsgate Entertainment quickly turned around and became a buyer in...(free content) http://www.screendigest.com/news/2012_02_lionsgate_bolsters_film_side_with_summit_acquisition/view.html http://www.screendigest.com/news/2012_02_lionsgate_bolsters_film_side_with_summit_acquisition/view.html 2012-02-04 Arts Alliance Media (AAM) has made significant headway in rolling out its suite of digital cinema software products to key clients in all world regions. Its most recent deal with largest pan-European...(free content) http://www.screendigest.com/news/2011_11_arts_alliance_deploys_its_digtial_cinema_software_on_a_global_scale/view.html http://www.screendigest.com/news/2011_11_arts_alliance_deploys_its_digtial_cinema_software_on_a_global_scale/view.html 2011-11-24 We have added a new table for 'cinema screen infrastructure' by territory to the Cinema Intelligence service.  The key metrics in this table include a breakdown of total market site and screens...(subscription content) http://www.screendigest.com/news/2011_11_service_update_-_new_screen_infrastructure_tables/view.html http://www.screendigest.com/news/2011_11_service_update_-_new_screen_infrastructure_tables/view.html 2011-11-23 Len Jenlinek, IHS iSuppli's Chief Analyst, Semiconductor Manufacturing, presented a webinar about how the Thailand floods have had an impact on semiconductor assembly and test operations. The presentation explores the catastrophe that has upset production at some of these facilities, which may require customers of these specific companies to adjust their supply strategies. However, the impact is not significant enough to have a measurable effect on overall semiconductor industry revenue growth. Semiconductor suppliers whose test and assembly operations have been affected include ON Semiconductor, ROHM Semiconductor, Lapis Semiconductor, Hana Semiconductor, Stars Microelectronics, Vigilant Technology, STATS ChipPac and Toshiba. (subscription content) http://www.screendigest.com/presentations/2011_11_thailand_flood_and_its_ripple_effect/view.html http://www.screendigest.com/presentations/2011_11_thailand_flood_and_its_ripple_effect/view.html 2011-11-09 David Hancock, IHS Screen Digest's Head of Film and Cinema, presented a webinar on The End of 35mm. The presentation explores the value chain for 35mm film prints, detailing the pressures on print prices from raw materials such as silver, the drop-off in processing volumes, the strategic response from the film labs, and ultimately the declining demand from film distributors around the world. The ultimate objective of the presentation was to reach a conclusion as to the possible timeline of the End of 35mm as a film medium in cinemas. The presentation also includes our forecast for the moment when digital screens outnumber 35mm screens in the world.(subscription content) http://www.screendigest.com/presentations/2011_11_goodbye_and_thanks_for_all_the_memories_the_end_of_35mm/view.html http://www.screendigest.com/presentations/2011_11_goodbye_and_thanks_for_all_the_memories_the_end_of_35mm/view.html 2011-11-07 Christie Digital has signed first exhibitor to its recently announced VPF scheme in North America with Landmark Cinemas of Canada. The deal comprises a fairly rapid conversion of over 100 screens to digital...(free content) http://www.screendigest.com/news/2011_11_christie_kicks_off_vpf_scheme_in_canada/view.html http://www.screendigest.com/news/2011_11_christie_kicks_off_vpf_scheme_in_canada/view.html 2011-11-03 Imax has licensed laser projection technology from Eastman Kodak in order to provide digital solutions for its largest screens.  The deal includes license of a portfolio of over 50 patents covering...(free content) http://www.screendigest.com/news/2011_10_imax_sets_pace_for_laser_projection_solutions/view.html http://www.screendigest.com/news/2011_10_imax_sets_pace_for_laser_projection_solutions/view.html 2011-10-24 Charlotte Jones, Senior Analyst, Cinema & Helen Davis Jayalath, Head of Video, IHS Screen Digest opened the 3D Entertainment Summit 2011 in Los Angeles with a unique granular assessment of how international 3D take up is mapping against that of the US across the entire entertainment value chain. The keynote presentation included prime 3D metrics on digital and 3D screen development, global 3D box office values, the highs and lows of international 3D ticket pricing and the role of new technology in driving further investment opportunities. Within the developing home 3D infrastructure, the presentation focused on early take-up of home 3D hardware, 3D TV channel launches and offered detailed insights into the growing BD3D release slate and studio pricing strategies, as well as the potential for handheld 3D displays in the gaming and mobile sectors(subscription content) http://www.screendigest.com/presentations/2011_10_going_global_taking_3d_to_new_markets/view.html http://www.screendigest.com/presentations/2011_10_going_global_taking_3d_to_new_markets/view.html 2011-10-12