[ad_1] As cinemas in the UK prepared to reopen after lockdown, they promised Star Wars fans a treat. Disney and Vue planned to release a 4K version of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in theaters. That would have been the first time a UHD version of an original trilogy film appeared in theaters. But […]
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VR movie-watching service Bigscreen will offer Paramount films
[ad_1] Bigscreen’s virtual cinema app was a major part of the Oculus Quest launch, allowing people to use a VR headset to watch a movie in simulated environments like around a campfire or in a retro cinema. Users can watch along with friends including customizable avatars and sharing audio. Previously, users could use watch a […]
Netflix steps in to save New York’s historic ‘Paris Theatre’
[ad_1] While Netflix didn’t disclose the terms of the lease, it did say that it plans to use the space for special events and screenings, as well as to show its own movies. Netflix has been showing films like The Irishman and The King in theaters so that they can qualify for the Oscars. This […]
Regal Cinemas movie subscriptions are reportedly coming this month
[ad_1] The top pricing tier is set to cover all Regal Cinemas, and the lowest will apparently grant you access to tickets for about half the chain’s locations. If you subscribe to a tier that doesn’t cover a theater at which you’d like to watch a movie (say, a venue in Midtown Manhattan), there’ll likely […]
Paramount is urging theaters to show Ang Lee’s new sci-fi movie at 120 fps
[ad_1] Paramount’s letter includes directions on how to conduct a HFR test and describes the 120 fps-4K-3D combo as the “most pristine and immersive format” for showing the film. “We want to do everything possible to make projecting the high frame rate version of Gemini Man a turnkey experience for you and provide audiences with […]