Monday, July 31, 2017

"Dunkirk" in 70mm Brings People to the Cinema



Article: Warner Bros. Prepping 'Dunkirk' for One of the Largest 70mm Releases of Last 25 Years - Hollywood Reporter

Article: Christopher Nolan’s ‘Dunkirk’ Scores Widest 70MM Release in 25 Years - Variety



Cinemas have been working hard to keep moviegoers coming to theaters to see the latest releases. Shorter time frames between release to theater and Video on Demand have added to the incentive to give audiences a unique experience. One way to get people coming in is to provide more comfortable seating and even table service for food and drink.

But, another way is to give audiences a movie presentation that they just can't get at home, no matter how giant their TV is! IMAX has been doing that for a while now. Movies made for IMAX use large film, even larger than the large-format film that came before it, 70mm. Classics such as "Lawrence of Arabia" and "2001: A Space Odyssey" were shot and released in 70mm. IMAX is basically super-sized 70mm. The benefit of larger film is that you get a sharper, clearer image Great for the massive screens like IMAX!

Now, filmmakers with a love for 70mm, and who have the pull to do it, are getting to make films in 70mm once again. Quentin Tarantino got to with "The Hateful Eight." Christopher Nolan got to with "Interstellar" and now with "Dunkirk." Christoper Nolan pushed to make "Dunkirk" the largest 70mm release in 25 years. Now, people are getting to experience the film format for the first time, or like me, getting to re-experience it. Christopher Nolan's WWII movie "Dunkirk" has gotten people back into the theater by providing a unique experience.

"Interstellar" had made it to 50 screens in 70mm. That release used existing 70mm projectors at cinemas that used them to show classic films. "The Hateful Eight" made it to 100 screens in the format. That effort involved the investment in taking 70mm projectors not in use, refurbishing them and putting them back in order. The release of "Dunkirk" goes one better, using even more of the refurbished projectors. The last time a 70mm release went this wide was in 1992 with Ron Howard's "Far and Away." That in itself was a revitalization of 70mm, since the format was less in use at the time.

The future of 70mm will hopefully be bright! Tarantino and Nolan have shown a commitment to use it. And, on the revival front, "Lawrence of Arabia" has received a new 70mm film restoration. Lucky moviegoers will be seeing that soon!

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Thursday, July 27, 2017

Mag Pi Issue 60 is Out



Issue: Raspberry Pi Troubleshooting Special in the MagPi 60 - RaspberryPi.org

The latest issue of Raspberry Pi Magazine Mag Pi is out! Issue 60 is available for free digital download. Print versions are available too!

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"It" New Trailer!



Trailer: 'It' Official Trailer 1 - YouTube

Movie Site: ‘It’ - Warner Bros.



Just out! The new trailer for "It!"

Stephen King's classic horror novel is coming to the screen next month!

“It” premieres September 8, 2017.

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Monday, July 24, 2017

10 Hot Companies Primed to Go Public



Trailer: Here Are 10 Hot Private Companies That You May be Able to Buy Stock in Soon - TheStreet.com

IPO watchers have their eyes on these private companies poised to go public! They include the likes of Airbnb, Dropbox and more. Read the article above for the complete listing!

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Spotify's Direct Listing



Trailer: Spotify’s non-IPO: What’s a ‘direct listing’ anyway? - TheStreet.com

Spotify has been rumored to go IPO. But, instead of the usual route, there is talk about a Direct Listing. What is that? It's listing directly on the NYSE, instead of having the usual financial backers, advertising, etc.

So, you'll be able to invest in it, but it will be an unusual route to go on.

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Saturday, July 22, 2017

Spielberg's "Ready Player One" New Trailer



Trailer: 'Ready Player One' Trailer - YouTube

Article: Steven Spielberg Brings Ambitious 'Ready Player One' Footage to Comic-Con - Hollywood Reporter



Steven Spielberg's new movie "Ready Player One" has released a new trailer.

“Ready Player One” premieres March 30, 2018.

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Justice League - New Trailer!



Trailer: 'Justice League' Trailer - YouTube

Article: New 'Justice League' Trailer Teases Villain Steppenwolf - Hollywood Reporter

Movie Site: ‘Justice League’ - Warner Bros.



Out today, the new trailer for "Justice League!"

Villain Steppenwolf is the main attraction here!

“Justice League” premieres November 17, 2017.

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Thursday, July 20, 2017

"Stargate: Origins" New Series!



Article: 'Stargate' Revived as MGM Launches Digital Franchise Destination - Hollywood Reporter

Trailer: STARGATE: ORIGINS - Official Teaser Trailer - YouTube

Official Page: Stargate Command - MGM



Comic Con is underway! And so, news from Day 1 is out!

First up is news that a new prequel to "Stargate" is coming! And, it will premier on MGM's new streaming service, Stargate Command. Read all about it in the links above!

“Stargate Command” premieres this fall.

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Monday, July 17, 2017

"Blade Runner 2049" New Trailer 2!



Trailer: 'Blade Runner 2049' Trailer 2 - Warner Bros.

Movie Site: ‘Blade Runner 2049’ - Warner Bros.



Out today, the new, second trailer for "Blade Runner 2049!"

The new movie resumes the story thirty years after the classic "Blade Runner."

“Blade Runner 2049” premieres October 6, 2017.

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"Dunkirk" First Reviews!



Review: Film Review: Christopher Nolan’s ‘Dunkirk’ - Variety

Review: 'Dunkirk': Film Review - Hollywood Reporter



Christopher Nolan's new war drama "Dunkirk" has received its first reviews! The film has received special attention for being shot with IMAX and 70mm film cameras.

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Saturday, July 15, 2017