Kodak has a history of developing new technology and then pulling out of the market when execution demands commitment. Those who read my bi-annual Industry Reports know that the demise of Kodak Digital Cinema was inevitable - only the
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European Commission
The EC is carrying out a public fact finding mission to learn the business challenges of converting to digital cinema. Its request for information is posted at
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Satellite and Terrestrial Distribution in Europe
Distribution infrastructure patterns in Europe are beginning to emerge. This year, Arqiva signed deals with Arts Alliance Media and Dolby to provide satellite distribution infrastructure and services for digital cinema. This month
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Exhibitors Want Choice
With the closing of Kodak Digital Cinema, Hollywood studios are faced with the fact that 50% of the US deployment entities towards which they spent considerable legal resources have failed to produce the desired results. This includes
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ISDCF Update
This month's ISDCF meeting delved into a number of interesting topics. First was a review of progress towards the March demonstration of SMPTE DCP standards compliance. In discussing the readiness of products, the most significant report
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