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Smithsonian Theaters seeks an experienced Projectionist

Smithsonian Theaters seeks an experienced Projectionist to operate IMAX digital and IMAX film projectors, conventional digital cinema projectors, 16-, 35-, and 70-mm film cinema projectors, various audio/visual equipment (including a range of ADA equipment), digital dome projection and sound systems, PowerPoint and similar presentation projectors, meeting room A/V systems, theater and planetarium audio and lighting systems, computers, and other audio/visual systems, as needed. The Projectionist will work at either the Albert Einstein Planetarium (National Air and Space Museum), or the Airbus IMAX Theater (National Air [...]

Smithsonian Theaters seeks an experienced Projectionist2024-03-25T23:15:34+00:00

Remembering David Breashears

David Finlay Breashears (December 20, 1955 – March 14, 2024) We were terribly saddened to hear of the passing of the renowned climber, mountaineer and filmmaker, David Breashears. As director and expedition leader high on the mountain, David played a crucial role in the success of the 1996 production of the record-breaking IMAX film, Everest. His determination, courage, intelligence, experience, and sheer talent helped lead the expedition through the tragic events [...]

Remembering David Breashears2024-06-01T05:27:53+00:00

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is undertaking a transformation of its East Wing

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is undertaking a transformation of its East Wing that will provide a new community gathering space and reimagine the museum’s historic theater, lobby, and plaza. The project is supported by a $20 million gift from the Sturm Family Foundation, the largest private donation in the museum’s history. Read more here

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is undertaking a transformation of its East Wing2024-01-25T19:22:56+00:00

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh receive an historic $65m gift from Daniel and Carole Kamin

Daniel and Carole Kamin make a transformational $65 million gift in support of Carnegie Science Center The Science Center, one of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, will be renamed in honor of the Kamins to recognize their history-making gift. In recognition of the transformational gift, which includes an initial contribution to the museum’s endowment as well as a bequest, the Science Center will be renamed the Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center. Read more here

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh receive an historic $65m gift from Daniel and Carole Kamin2024-01-23T21:24:11+00:00

OnSight posts IMAX version of QUEEN ROCK MONTREAL

QUEEN ROCK MONTREAL will be released in over 400 IMAX theatres globally for four days beginning January 18th, 2024. IMAX and Pathé Live in partnership with Mercury Studios and Queen Films announced, for the very first time, one of the world’s biggest bands will perform on cinema’s biggest screens with the global release of QUEEN ROCK MONTREAL, exclusively in IMAX beginning January 18th, 2024. This exhilarating live concert from 1981 is a window into Queen in their most unalloyed form, giving audiences [...]

OnSight posts IMAX version of QUEEN ROCK MONTREAL2024-01-02T22:10:46+00:00

MacGillivray Freeman Films Partners with BASE Xperiential to Bring Holographic 3D Theater Experiences to Museums and Themed Attractions

December 19, 2023—MacGillivray Freeman Films (MFF), the world’s foremost independent producer and distributor of giant screen films, has finalized a partnership with BASE Xperiential, producers of holographic experiences and other mixed-media and live entertainments, to expand the marketplace for BASE’s cutting-edge HoloTheater immersive cinema experience around the world. The company’s first such HoloTheater recently made its debut and is currently playing at the Houston Museum of Natural Science along with the world premiere of the immersive 3D holographic show Dinosaur Discoveries: The Holographic Experience.

MacGillivray Freeman Films Partners with BASE Xperiential to Bring Holographic 3D Theater Experiences to Museums and Themed Attractions2024-01-12T20:08:47+00:00

GSCA Board of Directors Elects 2024 Officers and Committee Chairs

December 15, 2023—The Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA) is pleased to announce its Board of Directors has elected officers and committee chairs for the coming year. These officers and committee chairs represent the 2024 Board, and their terms begin on January 1, 2024.

GSCA Board of Directors Elects 2024 Officers and Committee Chairs2024-01-12T20:49:42+00:00