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GSCA to Conduct Extensive Audience Research in Partnership with Morey Group

September 13, 2023—The Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA) is excited to announce it is partnering with Morey Group to conduct extensive audience research to better understand current and potential viewers of giant screen films. The purpose of the research is to identify ways in which giant screen theaters can maximize their market potential; forecast market demand; understand consumer behavior, impressions, motivations, and barriers; track behavior and impression trends; and provide audience information that can be used to build partnerships and attract sponsors and/or investors for all GSCA members. The research will be conducted in October of this year with a full report delivered in December.

GSCA to Conduct Extensive Audience Research in Partnership with Morey Group2024-01-12T21:02:59+00:00

Alan Williams Nominated for International Sound and Film Music Festival Award for Serengeti Score

September 1, 2023—Congratulations to Alan Williams of Silverscreen Music on his nomination for Best Documentary Score for the film Serengeti at the Crystal Pine Awards International Sound and Music Festival, one of the most important sound and film music festivals in the world. A record number of 1,704 films entered the festival competition this year. The winners will be announced at the ceremony on October 14 in Samobor, Croatia.

Alan Williams Nominated for International Sound and Film Music Festival Award for Serengeti Score2024-01-12T21:05:14+00:00

Soundtracks Released for Ancient Caves and Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit

August 28, 2023—Composer Bruce Zimmerman announces the release of the original music soundtracks he composed for two IMAX films, the award-winning cave-diving adventure Ancient Caves, narrated by Bryan Cranston, and Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit, a look at NASA astronauts training for space underwater. Both films were produced by Oceanic Research Group, directed by Jonathan Bird, and distributed by MacGillivray Freeman Films.

Soundtracks Released for Ancient Caves and Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit2024-01-12T21:06:23+00:00

GSCA Names Greg MacGillivray, Patricia and David Keighley Recipients of the Outstanding Achievement Award

August 4, 2023—GSCA is thrilled to announce that Greg MacGillivray, Patricia Keighley, and David Keighley have been named recipients of the GSCA 2023 Outstanding Achievement Award. Honorees are nominated by GSCA members and selected by the GSCA Executive Committee based on contributions of lasting impact which best advance the giant screen industry, enhance the immersive cinema experience, promote lifelong learning, and inspire audiences as well as the industry. The awards will be presented during the GSCA Achievement Awards on Tuesday, September 19, at the IMAX Theater at the Indiana State Museum as part of the annual GSCA International Conference.

GSCA Names Greg MacGillivray, Patricia and David Keighley Recipients of the Outstanding Achievement Award2024-01-12T22:05:15+00:00

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Welcomes New President Regina Faden, Ph.D.

July 26, 2023—The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Regina Faden, Ph.D. as the Museum’s new President. Dr. Faden succeeds Orlando Carvalho, who has served as the Museum’s Interim President since April 2022.

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Welcomes New President Regina Faden, Ph.D.2024-01-12T22:07:11+00:00

Record-Shattering $35 Million Debut for Oppenheimer Lifts IMAX to Top-Five Weekend All Time at Global Box Office

July 25, 2023—IMAX Corporation exploded to one of the Company's biggest weekends ever at the global box office on the strength of Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, delivering a massive $35 million debut on only 740 screens worldwide. The stunning figure represented IMAX's biggest share ever of a film's global opening weekend box office with 20% of total receipts. Shot with IMAX Film Cameras, Universal Pictures' Oppenheimer set several IMAX records at launch. A GSCA special shout out to the theaters running 15/70 prints!

Record-Shattering $35 Million Debut for Oppenheimer Lifts IMAX to Top-Five Weekend All Time at Global Box Office2024-01-12T22:07:59+00:00

Cosm & Planetary Collective Transport Audiences to Space Through Immersive Shared Reality

July 24, 2023—Cosm today announced its partnership with Planetary Collective, the creators of award-winning space films Overview and Planetary. They will release Orbital, a new space exploration “Shared Reality” experience driven by Cosm’s state-of-the-art CX System that seamlessly bridges the virtual and physical worlds. This production will additionally be distributed across Cosm’s global network of planetariums as part of its Fulldome Premium Media Program.

Cosm & Planetary Collective Transport Audiences to Space Through Immersive Shared Reality2024-01-12T22:08:47+00:00

Tennessee Aquarium Announces Organizational Changes

July 24, 2023—Keith Sanford, Tennessee Aquarium president and CEO, announced several promotions and organizational changes as the nonprofit organization plans for the future. “We have begun a new strategic planning process to carry the Aquarium 10 or more years into the future. Succession planning is one of our priorities within this roadmap to the future,” Sanford says. “These promotions and organizational changes will help ensure our continued growth and success."

Tennessee Aquarium Announces Organizational Changes2024-01-12T22:14:05+00:00

IMAX and Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker Nathaniel Kahn Join Forces on Deep Sky Documentary

July 24, 2023—IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Crazy Boat Pictures Ltd., together with Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Nathaniel Kahn, have announced they have completed production on Deep Sky, a new documentary on NASA's Webb Telescope (JWST). The 40-minute short film is narrated by Oscar®-nominated actress Michelle Williams and is currently slated for release across IMAX's institutional theater network in October 2023.

IMAX and Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker Nathaniel Kahn Join Forces on Deep Sky Documentary2024-01-12T22:15:06+00:00

GSCA 2024 Film Expo and Filmmaker Symposium to be held on March 11-13 in LA

July 21, 2023—The Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA) is pleased to announce that the 2024 Film Expo and Filmmaker Symposium will be held in Los Angeles on March 11-14, at the AMC CityWalk IMAX Theatre and Universal City Hilton hotel. The Film Expo on March 11-12 will feature screenings of new films, films in production, projects in development, and an innovations session highlighting the results of the GSCA Camera Assessment Test. The Filmmaker Symposium will follow on March 13-14 and will provide in-depth insight into the unique nature of the giant screen filmmaking industry, from development and preproduction all the way through marketing and distribution. Other programming will be announced as it is confirmed. Registration and film submissions will open in November.

GSCA 2024 Film Expo and Filmmaker Symposium to be held on March 11-13 in LA2024-01-12T22:18:05+00:00