CAMERON | PACE Group – The Secrets of Making 3D Profitable
CAMERON | PACE Group Adds FUJIFILM to Strategic Alliance Program
LAS VEGAS, April 20, 2012 — NAB SHOW — CAMERON | PACE Group – the worldwide leader in production technology and services – today announced FUJIFILM’s Optical Devices Division, has joined the company’s Strategic Alliance Program. Widely regarded as a source of the most advanced lens technology in the world, FUJIFILM will combine its products with CAMERON | PACE Group’s solutions to further advance 5D—the approach of outputting 2D and 3D simultaneously from a single production—toward becoming the shooting methodology of choice for content creators across the globe. Read More
Stereo Vision’s REZN8 Slam Dunks Fox Sports NBA Deal
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., April 19, 2012 — Stereo Vision Entertainment Inc. — (PINKSHEETS:SVSN) announced today their wholly owned subsidiary REZN8 was retained by Fox Sports to deliver design elements for the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) identity packages for Fox Sports. Read More
CAMERON | PACE Group to Incorporate Vantage Film Hawk Anamorphic Lenses Into 3D and 5D Solutions
LAS VEGAS, April 19, 2012 — NAB SHOW — CAMERON | PACE Group – the worldwide leader in 3D production technology and services – today announced that it has partnered with Vantage Film to begin developing 3D/5D anamorphic lens systems that will empower the content creation community with an entirely new toolset they can use to elevate the level quality, depth, and engagement of the entertainment they deliver. Read More
Dolby and Philips Unveil 3D HD Format Capable of Bringing Full HD 3D to Glasses-Free 3D Devices
LAS VEGAS, April 15, 2012 — Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) and Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHI) today unveiled Dolby®3D, a 3D HD format and suite of technologies designed to deliver full HD 3D content to 3D-enabled devices, including glasses-free displays. Dolby 3D is being demonstrated at the NAB Show®(April 16–19, 2012) at booth SU1212. Read More
Horror Comes to Life Before Your Eyes in A Full 3D Experience
ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, April 13, 2012 – Indulge in some spine tingling supernatural thrills this Summer as Nintendo and TECMO KOEI GAMES are set to launch Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir across Europe on 29th June. This terrifying Nintendo 3DS game uses the built-in 3D camera and augmented reality to exciting effect. Help free a girl named Maya from an evil curse – horror fans looking for something new must look no further. Read More
Legend3D Appoints Industry Veteran Ian Jessel as President
SAN DIEGO, April 17, 2012 — Legend3D, Inc., a leading digital media technology and visual effects company and innovator in 3D storytelling, today announced an executive appointment of Ian Jessel as president. Jessel, an entertainment industry veteran who was the founding president of Miramax International, is charged with enhancing Legend3D‘s market visibility and nurturing studio relationships, specifically driving the company’s growth initiatives in the Hollywood entertainment industry and thriving international film markets. Read More
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3D FILM
IMAX Posts Record Opening Weekend Box Office Results In China With Titanic 3D
LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2012 — IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX; TSX: IMX), and 20th Century Fox today announced that the 3D release of James Cameron’s Academy Award®-winning film Titanic set an opening weekend box office record for IMAX in China. Since opening in China on Tuesday, April 10, the film has grossed an estimated $74 million in China during its opening week, of which approximately $7 million was generated in 64 IMAX® theatres across the country, for a per-screen average of approximately $109,375. Read More »
2D to 3D Conversion of “TITANIC” to be Featured in Creative Master Series at 2012 NAB Show in Las Vegas
BURBANK, Calif., April 13, 2012 — Jon Landau, Academy Award® winning Producer of TITANIC, and William Sherak, President of Stereo D, will share with 2012 NAB Show attendees on Monday, April 16, how the 2D to 3D conversion of TITANIC was achieved. Read More »
FullCircle Registry, Inc. Announces Profitability in First Quarter of 2012 for its Georgetown 14 Cinemas
SHELBYVILLE, Ky., April 12, 2012 — (OTC Bulletin Board: FLCR) FullCircle Registry, Inc. is pleased to announce that the preliminary unaudited financials for the March 31, 2012 Quarter show that its FullCircle Entertainment, Inc. subsidiary (which operates the Georgetown 14 theater property) achieved a profit for the quarter. Read More »
Air Racers 3D Narrated by Paul Walker Soars into Select IMAX Theatres in the U.S. this Weekend
LOS ANGELES, PARIS and LONDON, April 6, 2012 — 3D Entertainment Distribution is pleased to announce that its new theatrical release Air Racers 3D narrated by actor Paul Walker (The Fast and the Furious franchise, Takers) opens this weekend at select IMAX theatres, including the Naval Aviation Museum (Pensacola, Florida), Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center (Hutchinson, Kansas), National Infantry Museum (Columbus, Georgia) and U.S. Space & Rocket Centre (Huntsville, Alabama). Read More »
DreamWorks Animation to Announce First Quarter 2012 Results and Host Earnings Conference Call
GLENDALE, Calif., April 6, 2012 — DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) today announced that the Company’s first quarter results will be released on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, after the market close. Read More »
KATY PERRY: PART OF ME From Producers Katy Perry, Direct Management, Imagine Entertainment, AEG and EMI Will Be Released on July 5, 2012
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., April 3, 2012 — Paramount’s Insurge Pictures today announced they have partnered with Katy Perry, Direct Management, Imagine Entertainment, AEG and co-financing partner EMI on a 3D feature film starring Katy. To be released on July 5, 2012, KATY PERRY: PART OF ME will be a first-ever big-screen look at the international superstar’s life both on- and off-stage. Read More »
3D GAMES
PC and Online Gaming to Grow with Rising Income and India’s Conducive Demographic, Finds Netscribes
Telesocial Launches In-Game Mobile-to-Mobile Calling for Unity
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, April 4, 2012 – Telesocial (www.telesocial.com), the San Francisco-based cloud telephony service platform, has released a free plug-in extension for the Unity engine and development tools that lets developers add mobile voice services into their games. Developers can now easily add a 3D fully functioning telephone or voicemail system into their game, which can be used to call other characters, initiate group calls or team conferencing directly from any Unity app – with no cost to the developer. Read More »
Nintendo Download Highlights New Digital Content for Nintendo Systems
REDMOND, Wash., March 29, 2012 — This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
Nintendo eShop — ARC STYLE: Soccer 3D – Enjoy fast-paced matches with the simple controls of this casual soccer game. You can customize your teams’ names and uniforms, or even use a photo of your own face. (For Nintendo 3DS™) Read More »
A New Way to Share and Show Off Nintendo 3DS Photos
PORTLAND, OR, March 27, 2012 — Image3D Celebrate 3D reels and viewers are a unique way for Nintendo 3DS users to share, display and save 3D photos taken with the device’s built-in camera. There are more than two million Nintendo 3DS portable game systems in the United States and more than seven million sold worldwide. Read More »
Nintendo 3DS Gets 3D Music Videos from Top Artists
REDMOND, Wash., March 21, 2012 — Nintendo is teaming up with some of today’s hottest musical artists to bring a flurry of 3D music video premieres to users of the Nintendo Video service for Nintendo 3DS. Starting today, Nintendo 3DS owners who have downloaded the free Nintendo Video application will begin receiving a series of premium 3D music videos automatically when connected to the Internet Read More »
ProGaming Platforms Develops Social 3D Flash Game to Showcase Gaming Platform
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, March 20, 2012 – ProGaming Platforms Corp. (OTCBB: PPTF) (OTCQB: PPTF), developer of a commercial multiplayer online gaming and reward processing platform, today reports that it is nearly finished with the development of an original social 3D flash game. Read More »
3D EVENTS
RealD To Webcast Gabelli Movie and Broadcasting Conference Presentation
LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2012 – RealD Inc. (NYSE: RLD), a leading global licensor of 3D technologies, today announced that its presentation time at the 4th Annual Gabelli & Company Movie and Broadcasting Conference on Thursday, March 15th has been moved to 9:40 a.m. ET. The conference is being held at the Grand Hyatt New York. The presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.reald.com. The webcast will be archived and available on the website for 90 days. Read More »
Christie Sponsors Global Assembly of IEEE Virtual Reality and 3D Experts
CYPRESS, Calif., March 6, 2012 – Christie® is proud to be the platinum sponsor for IEEE Virtual Reality (VR) 2012, the world’s premier international technical conference and exhibition on all aspects of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality. The event has been held annually since 1993 and this year’s program of workshops, tutorials, conference and exhibits at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California is co-located with the IEEE Symposium on 3D User Interfaces (3DUI). Read More »
3D University Opens with 100 Years of 3D Gadgetry
MINNEAPOLIS, MN , March 4, 2012 — AICP Minnesota recently called on broadcast design & animation studio motion504 to create the show open for 3D UNIVERSITY, a day-long seminar gathering world-class 3D professionals under one roof. Presented by AICP MN, Minnesota Film and TV, Minnesota Women in Film & TV, and the International 3D Society, the event featured keynote speakers Buzz Hays of the Sony 3D Technology Center and 3ality Digital Systems Founder/CEO Steve Schklair, among many others. Read More »
RealD Inc. to Present at Roth and Gabelli & Company Investor Conferences on March 13 and March 15
LOS ANGELES, February 24, 2012 – RealD Inc. (NYSE:RLD), a leading global licensor of 3D technologies, today announced that members of the Company’s management team will present at two upcoming investor conferences. Read More »
CEVA to Showcase Advanced Communication and Multimedia Applications at Mobile World Congress 2012
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 07, 2012 – CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA); (LSE: CVA), the leading licensor of silicon intellectual property (SIP) platform solutions and DSP cores for the mobile handset, portable and consumer electronics markets, today announced that it will demonstrate its leadership in mobile DSP technology for advanced communications and multimedia applications at Mobile World Congress 2012. Read More »
International 3D Society Bestows 28 Awards at 3rd Annual Creative Arts Ceremony in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, February 1, 2012 – The International 3D Society bestowed 28 honors for “distinguished achievement” in the 3D creative arts Wednesday night at a black-tie ceremony held at the Beverly Hills hotel in Los Angeles. Read More »
3D TV
TranSwitch Powers New Grandbeing 3D Video Switch
SHELTON, CT, Apr 17, 2012 – TranSwitch Corporation (NASDAQ: TXCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions in the rapidly growing consumer electronics and telecommunications markets, today announced that the Company’s HDplay™ 44143 dual-mode HDMI/DisplayPort transceiver has been selected by Grandbeing for its MS0501-N003 3D Video switch. Grandbeing’s switch provides exceptional 3D video output via a 100m HDBT (High Definition BroadcastTechnology) connector and fast video switching among a variety of video inputs. Read More »
Get the Greenside Experience With the Masters in 3D on Shaw and Shaw Direct
CALGARY, ALBERTA, March 23, 2012 – Customers can claim their greenside seats with Shaw (TSX:SJR.B) (NYSE:SJR) and Shaw Direct’s 3D broadcast of the Masters from April 4-8, 2012. With extended coverage and even more cameras being added to the tournament, this year’s Masters promises to be one of the largest 3D productions worldwide. Read More »
Atlanta Rapper B.o.B Releases New 3D Video for So Good
NEW YORK, NY, March 21, 2012 – Rebel Rock/Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist, B.o.B has released the video for his new single, “So Good,” today, via “The Warner Sound” at www.youtube.com/TheWarnerSound. Adding to this excitement, there is a 3D version of the “So Good” music video as well. Read More »
3net Ushers in Spring with World 3D Premiere of RIVER MONSTERS
CULVER CITY, Calif., March 20, 2012 — 3net, the joint venture 24/7 3D network from Sony, Discovery and IMAX – will kick-off April with the world premiere of a special 3D episode from the Animal Planet hit series RIVER MONSTERS Sunday, April 8 (10PM ET/PT). 3net will simulcast the episode, entitled “Pack of Teeth” along with Animal Planet, who will premiere the 2D telecast. Also in April, 3net will celebrate the network’s second year as the exclusive broadcast partner of the annual International 3D Society’s Creative Arts Awards. Read More »
IDC Unveils New Revenue Generation Solutions for Broadcasters at NAB 2012
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, March 19, 2012 – International Datacasting Corporation (TSX:IDC) announces the unveiling of several new solutions designed to boost revenue generation for the world’s premiere broadcasters at NAB 2012, Las Vegas, April 16-19, 2012. IDC is the technology partner of choice for the distribution of real-time and file-based content for professional data, audio, video, and digital cinema applications. Read More »
NeuLion Reports $39.7M in Total Revenue for Fiscal 2011
PLAINVIEW, NY, March 16, 2012 – NeuLion, Inc. (TSX: NLN), the true end-to-end technology service provider for delivering live and on-demand content to any Internet-enabled device, today announced financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2011 (all amounts are in U.S. dollars). Revenue grew to $39.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 primarily due to strong organic growth. Read More »
3D TECHNOLOGY
Intensikey Launches World’s First 3D Post-Production Virtual Set Software at 2012 NAB Show
LAS VEGAS, April 19, 2012 — IntensiKey, the world’s first fully 3D post-production virtual set system, was released today at the NAB Show in Las Vegas. A first for the industry, intensiKey allows users to chroma key their footage into a true 3D virtual set with integrated camera moves during post-production. Read More »
Diversified Communication Services Could Benefit From Tightening Budgets
NEW YORK, Apr 18, 2012 – www.shinesrooms.com has a handpicked team of market professionals with over 100 years of combined investing experience. Today they are providing members comprehensive research on the Diversified Communication Services industry and are offering free analytical research on Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. (NYSE: MMI) and Vonage Holdings Corporation (NYSE: VG). Read More »
Dot Hill Chosen by 3D Stereoscopic Post Production Developer SGO
LAS VEGAS, April 18, 2012 — NAB Show 2012, Booth SL 13405 — Dot Hill Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: HILL), a leading provider of SAN storage solutions, today announced that its AssuredSAN storage is being used by post production solutions developer SGO within its turn-key Mistika systems due to storage system flexibility and outstanding price/performance. The SGO Mistika platform is used for many applications including finishing and final rendering of leading 2D and stereoscopic 3D video and film productions. Read More »
Panasonic and LiveU Announce Strategic Technology Partnership
LAS VEGAS, April 17, 2012 – Panasonic and LiveU (Hackensack, NJ), a pioneer in portable video-over-cellular, are announcing a new collaboration to deliver an integrated camcorder and live video uplink solution, utilizing the groundbreaking LU40i video uplink device and the new AJ-HPX600 P2 camcorder with planned wireless integration features. Read More »
Video Innovation Continues as Motorola Mobility Offers New Higher Density and Flexible Transcoder IRD Products
HORSHAM, Pa., April 12, 2012 – As higher bandwidth video services such as high definition (HD) 1080i, HD1080p60 and 3D TV proliferate, studios and programmers continue their shift to MPEG-4 based satellite video distribution. The benefit to content providers is the freeing up of costly satellite transponder space, making room for new HD channels. Read More »
Adobe CS6 Previews Spark Rave Reviews, Positive Moves Forward
NEW YORK, April 12, 2012 — Adobe has released previews of their new CS6 programs, including Premiere Pro and After Effects, creating a flood of positive reviews and commentary. We’ll likely receive more info during the demo at NAB in Las Vegas April 16-19th, but for now After Effects guru Scott Strong of The Training Farm (www.thetrainingfarm.com) has taken a look at the leaked features and so far he like what he sees. Read More »
3D PEOPLE
Ray Zone 3-DIY Booksigning at NAB Show April 16, 2012
LAS VEGAS, April 15, 2012 — Ray Zone will sign his new book, 3-DIY: Stereoscopic Moviemaking on an Indie Budget, at NAB Show, Monday, April 16, 3-4 pm, at the NAB Store in the Central Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The book is designed for anyone looking to take their independently-produced film or video into the 3rd dimension. Read More »
Golden Gate 3D Launches New Stereoscopic 3D Creative Agency and Production Company
SAN FRANCISCO, April 13, 2012 — Golden Gate 3D (GG3D), a full service stereoscopic 3D creative agency and production company, has opened for business. With an award-winning, international team headquartered in San Francisco and equipped with leading edge technologies, the company has the ability to produce dynamic, native stereoscopic 3D productions anywhere in the world. Read More »
Digital Domain Media Group Appoints Raymond DuBois Vice Chairman of the Digital Domain Institute
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla., March 30, 2012 — Digital Domain Media Group (NYSE: DDMG), a leading digital production company focused on visual effects, original content animation and major studio co-productions, has appointed former senior Pentagon official Raymond DuBois to the position of vice chairman of the Digital Domain Institute (DDI), the company’s for-profit animation and digital arts educational institute established in partnership with The Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts. Read More »
Rob Wiesenthal Named President, International of Sony/ATV Music Publishing
NEW YORK, March 29, 2012 — Sony/ATV Music Publishing announced today that Robert S. Wiesenthal has been named President, International. Mr. Wiesenthal will join the company in this newly formed role on June 27, 2012 and will be based in New York, reporting to Martin Bandier, Chairman & CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Sony/ATV Music Publishing is a joint venture between Sony Corporation and the Estate of Michael Jackson. Read More »
Sony Professional Solutions to Open Digital Motion Picture Center at Sony Pictures Studios
CULVER CITY, Calif., March 29, 2012 — Sony’s Professional Solutions of America group (PSA) unveiled its Digital Motion Picture Center (DMPC) on Stage 7 last night at Sony Pictures Studios. Officially opening May 1, the Center will offer hands-on training for directors, cinematographers and other professionals in the film and television production industries on the use of Sony’s groundbreaking F65 CineAlta™ digital motion picture camera and the production workflows supporting this new, state-of-the art digital acquisition system. Read More »
ASCAR Legend Michael Waltrip Joins Advisory Board of Motorsport.com
MIAMI, March 15, 2012 — Net Element (OTCQB:NETE), a technology services provider and Internet publisher, today announced its agreement to appoint Michael Waltrip to an advisory board position with its subsidiary Motorsport.com, a comprehensive digital destination for the motorsports world. Read More »
