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Digital Cinema Prompts Mild Applause, But No Hollywood Happy Ending Yet Dec 07
Standard & Poors, Dec 2007
Abstract
For years, proponents have predicted the advent of digital cinema, which is now beginning to be a reality. Digital technology is making its debut in the motion picture exhibition industry, with productivity benefits for theater chains and opportunities to harness advertising and three-dimensional (3D) film technology. Digital projection and 3D technology both promise advances in the quality of the theater-going experience. Cost savings and higher yields from theatrical releases should accrue to Hollywood studios. However, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services does not view digital cinema as a makeover or panacea for the industry. Digital cinema encompasses both digital projection and digital capture of movie images--the latter relating more to the studio production process and its economics. Regal Entertainment Group (Regal;...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Eastman Kodak Co.,Carmike Cinemas Inc.,IMAX Corp.,Regal Entertainment Group,Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc.,Cinemark Holdings Inc.,AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc.
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Research Type: Commentary
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