Entertainment

Is 3D Already Dying?

Earlier today I reported on the unlikelihood that the next Batman movie will be in 3D. But is that a fluke or part of a trend? If box office numbers are any indication, it’s definitely the latter.


July 2, 2010
Entertainment

Woman Sues Cinema After Being Arrested For Recording Twilight

Remember the woman who was arrested for recording two minutes of Twilight in a movie theatre? Turns out that after spending two days in jail, she decided to sue the cinema in which she was caught.


June 10, 2010

Your Guide To World Cup 3D Goodness In Australia

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Did you read through the post this morning on watching the World Cup in 3D and think to yourself, “But that’s pointless for Australians!”? We did, which is why we’ve put together this handy guide to watching the matches in 3D here in Australia…


June 3, 2010

United States’ First Megaplex Closing Before End Of Year

In 1995, the AMC Grand opened in Dallas. It had 24 screens and it changed the movie theatre industry: It was the United States’ first megaplex. Sadly, the theatre will close on November 30. [Dallas News]


May 27, 2010

IRONY: Warner Bros Sued For Pirating Anti-Pirating Technology

In 2003, a company named Medien Patent Verwaltung showed Warner Bros their technology to mark films in a way capable of tracing a pirated copy back to its origin theatre. And allegedly, WB has been using the tech since… without paying.


May 25, 2010
Entertainment

Hollywood Considering $US20-$US30 Movie Theatre Sidestep

Time Warner Cable just pitched the major Hollywood studios a new idea: “home theatre on demand”. It would allow people at home to watch movies just 30 days after they’re released in the cinemas for $US20-$US30.


March 17, 2010

XpanD’s Universal 3D Glasses On Sale In June

Each manufacturer I’ve spoken to has said that only their glasses will work with their 3D TVs, which certainly throws a spanner in the works when you look at the $US150 price. XpanD reckons theirs can work with any TV.


Entertainment

The Movie Studios’ Big 3D Scam

Are we ready for 3D? As CG supervisor and avid moviegoer, I’m sad to say that I’m not convinced we are. Yet. And the worse is yet to come, as studios try to milk us all for these half-baked goods.


March 11, 2010
Entertainment

In This Horror Movie, The Call Comes From Inside The Theatre

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What’s more terrifying than a call coming from inside the house? The call coming from inside the theatre. That’s the thought behind Last Call, an interactive horror film in which the main character calls a random audience member for help.


February 18, 2010
Entertainment

Would Anybody Ever Buy A Pair Of “Designer” 3D Glasses?

Gizmodo AU

Last night, as I was queueing up to get my tickets to see Avatar again at the local cinemas, I noticed they were selling “designer” 3D glasses at their candy store. Dear God why?