June 2, 2014—Martin Howe, CEO of TEQ4 Ltd., blogs about his experience at Euromax and ECSITE (the European network of science centers and museums), which recently held conferences in The Hague. Read Martin's full post on Blooloop.com here.
May 29, 2014—The Ontario Science Centre has announced the appointment of Maurice Bitran as the incoming Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Science Centre. "A seasoned executive with a passion for science education, Maurice is ideally suited to lead one of Canada's foremost cultural, educational and tourist attractions," said Brian Chu, Chair of the Ontario Science Centre Board of Trustees. "The Ontario Science Centre has been a world leader in inspiring curiosity and engaging minds in active learning for generations. We look forward to working with [...]
May 22, 2014—The Laser Illuminated Projector Association (LIPA) applauds the efforts of the dedicated scientists of the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) for the May 16 publication of IEC 60825-1:2014, also known as "Edition 3." This standard acknowledges, among many other updates, that laser illuminated projectors (LIPs) should be classified the same way as lamp-based projectors; rather than as laser light show products. This action effectively acknowledges that the light emitted from LIPs is unlike that of collimated laser beams used in light shows or other direct [...]
May 21, 2014—In support of its institutional theatre network, IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX, TSX: IMX) today announced the creation of the IMAX Original Film Fund (Fund) to co-finance a portfolio of 10 original large-format films. The Fund, which will be capitalized at up to $50 million, will finance an ongoing supply of educational documentaries that push the envelope of traditional documentary filmmaking for a new generation of moviegoers. The initial investment in the Fund was committed to by the Knights of Columbus in the amount of [...]
May 20, 2104—When a crowd gathered at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk April 17 to hear Patricia Wright speak about the lemurs of Madagascar, she and they did not know she was soon headed for a great honor. Last week, she was named the winner of the 2014 Indianapolis Prize, which is awarded by the Indianapolis Zoo every two years to a person who advances animal conservation initiatives. Wright, a professor at Stony Brook University on Long Island, N.Y., is featured in the new IMAX film, [...]
May 15, 2014—The field of immersive, media-based experiences got a boost when IMERSA welcomed some 200 professionals to its annual Summit, March 6-9 in Denver, to share creative tools, information and business models for planetariums, science centers, and visitor attractions. Read the full IMERSA report from Judith Rubin here.
May 14, 2014—IMAX Corporation and Formula Kino, one of Russia's leading exhibition chains, have announced an agreement to install three IMAX® theatres in new construction projects across Russia. Under the terms of the agreement IMAX theatres will be installed in Moscow and Novokuznetsk, with IMAX's next-generation laser digital projection technology to be added to a new complex in Moscow expected to open in 2015, marking IMAX's first laser system deal in the country. In December 2012, Formula Kino merged with Kronverk Cinema, which has an IMAX [...]
May 14, 2014—Wildlife conservationist and Emmy Award-winning TV host Jeff Corwin will host a premiere screening of Galapagos 3D: Nature’s Wonderland at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater on Tuesday, May 20. Read the full article about the Galapagos 3D premiere from chattanoogan.com here.
May 14, 2014—Christie and D3D Cinema are pleased to announce that the world’s first museum-based 4K 3D giant screen 6P laser projection system will be installed and premiering at the Moody Gardens MG 3D Theater in Q4 2014. The system design and configuration will further distinguish Moody Gardens' theater as one of the world’s most premier cinema venues. “This is the game-changing milestone that the museum giant screen industry has longed to achieve for many years,” said Don Kempf, president and founder of D3D Cinema. “Moody [...]
May 6, 2014—Judith Rubin covers the recent GSCA 2014 Film Expo in this article published for IMERSA. Read the full article here: GSCA 2014 Film Expo