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  1. Peter Jackson Responds to 'Hobbit' Footage Critics, Explains 48-Frames Strategy

    Peter Jackson Responds to 'Hobbit' Footage Critics, Explains 48-Frames Strategy

    11:37 am PDT 4/28/2012
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    Because the film clip shown at Cinemacon were not finished, he adds, “People haven’t experienced it yet in the way it should be experienced.” Read More

  2. CinemaCon 2012: Warners, Universal, DCIP Roll Out Satellite Delivery Effort

    7:10 pm PDT 4/26/2012
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    The not-for-profit network will be available to content owners and theaters. Read More

  3. Watch Video CinemaCon 2012: Whitney Houston's 'Sparkle' Footage Screened By Sony

    CinemaCon 2012: Whitney Houston's 'Sparkle' Footage Screened By Sony

    4:21 pm PDT 4/26/2012
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    The studio revealed clips of Jordin Sparks, Cee Lo Green and the late singer during its Thursday presentation. Read More See All Videos

  4. CinemaCon 2012: Fox Makes Waves With First Footage From 'Life of Pi,' 'Planet of the Apes 2' a Go

    CinemaCon 2012: Fox Makes Waves With First Footage From 'Life of Pi,' 'Planet of the Apes 2' a Go

    12:46 pm PDT 4/26/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Fox studios heads Tom Rothman and Jim Gianopulos also treat theater owners at CinemaCon to never-before-seen footage from "Prometheus," "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" and "Taken 2." Read More

  5. CinemaCon 2012: Sony's 'Total Recall' Wows Theater Owners

    CinemaCon 2012: Sony's 'Total Recall' Wows Theater Owners

    10:18 am PDT 4/26/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Sony also touted footage from "The Amazing Spider-Man," "Men in Black 3," "Skyfall" and Adam Sandler's summer comedy "That's My Boy" during its presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Read More

  6. CinemaCon 2012: Industry Addresses Complaints About Dark Screens With Laser Light

    CinemaCon 2012: Industry Addresses Complaints About Dark Screens With Laser Light

    7:21 pm PDT 4/25/2012
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    Martin Scorsese warns theater owners that if movies aren't projected with enough light, audiences won't "come back." Read More

  7. CinemaCon 2012: Martin Scorsese Would Have Shot 'Raging Bull,' 'Taxi Driver' in 3D

    CinemaCon 2012: Martin Scorsese Would Have Shot 'Raging Bull,' 'Taxi Driver' in 3D

    4:17 pm PDT 4/25/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    The Oscar-winning filmmaker made the proclamation during a panel session at CinemaCon with fellow filmmaker Ang Lee, whose first 3D film "Life of Pi" opens in December; Lee would have shot 'Hulk' using the format. Read More

  8. CinemaCon 2102: IMAX Showcases New Laser Projection System

    CinemaCon 2102: IMAX Showcases New Laser Projection System

    12:43 pm PDT 4/25/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    IMAX will begin deploying the system at the end of 2013. Read More

  9. In the Magazine
    Jeffrey Katzenberg Talks Obama's Re-Election, Philanthropy and the Premium VOD Battle (Q&A)

    Jeffrey Katzenberg Talks Obama's Re-Election, Philanthropy and the Premium VOD Battle (Q&A)

    5:00 am PDT 4/25/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    On April 25 at CinemaCon, the DreamWorks Animation CEO receives the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation's highest honor. Read More

  10. CinemaCon 2012: Pixar's 'Brave' to Test Dolby's New Atmos Format

    CinemaCon 2012: Pixar's 'Brave' to Test Dolby's New Atmos Format

    7:09 pm PDT 4/24/2012
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    The Disney release will be mixed in Dolby’s new sound system as a test, which will be installed in as many as 15 theaters. Read More

  11. CinemaCon 2012: Chris Aronson to Succeed Bruce Snyder as Fox Distribution President

    CinemaCon 2012: Chris Aronson to Succeed Bruce Snyder as Fox Distribution President

    3:34 pm PDT 4/24/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Fox Filmed Entertainment chairmen-CEOs Tom Rothman and Jim Gianopulos announce that Snyder is retiring after 36 years with Fox. Read More

  12. CinemaCon 2012: Baz Lurhmann Previews 3D Footage of Leonard DiCaprio's Starring Role in 'The Great Gatsby'

    CinemaCon 2012: Baz Lurhmann Previews 3D Footage of Leonard DiCaprio's Starring Role in 'The Great Gatsby'

    3:07 pm PDT 4/24/2012
    • Gregg Kilday
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    The director says that F. Scott Fitzgerald's Jazz Age tale is "more relevant" than ever. Read More

  13. CinemaCon 2012: Fox Will Stop U.S. 35mm Film Distribution Within Two Years

    CinemaCon 2012: Fox Will Stop U.S. 35mm Film Distribution Within Two Years

    2:47 pm PDT 4/24/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    National Association of Theatre Owners president-CEO John Fithian -- during his joint state-of-the-industry address at CinemaCon with Motion Picture Association of America chairman-CEO Chris Dodd -- said the digital promise is being fulfilled. Read More

  14. CinemaCon 2012: Peter Jackson Debuts 'The Hobbit' Footage, Touts 48 Frame-Per-Second Exhibition

    CinemaCon 2012: Peter Jackson Debuts 'The Hobbit' Footage, Touts 48 Frame-Per-Second Exhibition

    1:38 pm PDT 4/24/2012
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    Via a videotaped message at CinemaCon, the "Lord of the Rings" director introduced 10 minutes of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” clips. Read More

  15. CinemaCon 2012: 'Dark Knight Rises,' 'Dark Shadows' Footage Revealed

    CinemaCon 2012: 'Dark Knight Rises,' 'Dark Shadows' Footage Revealed

    1:21 pm PDT 4/24/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Christopher Nolan, Johnny Depp and Tim Burton tease Warner Bros.' upcoming projects; Nolan promises a "thrilling conclusion" to his Batman trilogy. Read More

  16. The Scene at CinemaCon 2012 in Las Vegas

    The Scene at CinemaCon 2012 in Las Vegas

    1:04 pm PDT 4/24/2012
    • THR Staff
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    The second annual event returns to Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on April 23 with Chris Pine, Dwayne Johnson and Adrianne Palicki among those in attendance. The National Association of Theatre Owners convention runs through April 23 and will honor Jeffrey Katzenberg with the Pioneer of the Year award. View gallery

  17. CinemaCon 2012: Sony Introduces Projector Upgrade to Support High Frame Rates

    CinemaCon 2012: Sony Introduces Projector Upgrade to Support High Frame Rates

    10:20 am PDT 4/24/2012
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    The company believes that with this software update, the majority of its 13,000 installed 4K projectors will be ready to show "The Hobbit" at 48 frames per second. Read More

  18. CinemaCon 2012: Sacha Baron Cohen Arrives in Vegas for Surprise Screening of 'The Dictator'

    CinemaCon 2012: Sacha Baron Cohen Arrives in Vegas for Surprise Screening of 'The Dictator'

    10:51 pm PDT 4/23/2012
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The actor lambasts everyone from Jeffrey Katzenberg to Disney for Rich Ross's exit while appearing in character hours before Paramount's sneak of the comedy. Read More

  19. CinemaCon 2012: Panel Says Opportunities Surround Live and 3D Alternative Content

    CinemaCon 2012: Panel Says Opportunities Surround Live and 3D Alternative Content

    5:28 pm PDT 4/23/2012
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    Upcoming live 3D broadcasts include the men's final at Wimbledon. Read More

  20. CinemaCon 2012: Tim Burton Makes Appearance to Honor Timur Bekmambetov

    CinemaCon 2012: Tim Burton Makes Appearance to Honor Timur Bekmambetov

    3:33 pm PDT 4/23/2012
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    Bekmambetov directed the upcoming "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter." Read More

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