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New media explosion drives NAB2006
While the integration of new media and conventional television has been a growing component of the last several installments of the U.S. National Association of Broadcasters conference and trade show, at this year’s event (April 22-27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center), it’s bigger than Regis.
4K for real at NAB2006
Like last year, a major theme among camera manufactures at NAB2006 will be affordable HD, with companies such as Sony, Panasonic and JVC leading the charge. But according to camco reps, high-end systems are poised to generate the biggest buzz at the upcoming Las Vegas show.
Five must-attend sessions
Trying to plan your NAB2006 itinerary from the massive menu of panels, sessions and mini-conferences – not to mention all that occurs on the show floor? Here are five ‘can’t miss’ NAB events that will keep you up-to-date on the digital revolution.
Software manufacturer SDS goes big this year
Last year, Dave Cole, president of Toronto-based software manufacturer Specialty Data Systems, attended NAB for the first time with a small booth in a low-traffic area to get an idea of whether his company’s SDS eBroadcast system would be of interest to the market. This year he’s going back with a larger booth.
Post manufacturers vie for show-floor eyeballs
Leading post and animation/FX software makers are preparing to display their wares on the massive show floor at NAB2006. The result will be a buffet of new and upgraded systems and software for post practitioners, plus attempts to draw them to booths through a combination of star quality and cutting-edge eye candy.
Will better films mean better B.O. in ’06?
There is some debate as to the reasons why, but the bottom line is that 2005 was a bad year at the box office, in North America and around the world.
ShowCanada looks to boost sagging exhibition biz
Moviegoers may be getting their golf clubs out the next time a Hollywood blockbuster comes to town.
Kitchener’s Christie leads D-cinema revolution
No one is better positioned to lead the charge in the D-cinema revolution now underway in the U.S. than Christie Digital Systems.
Cineplex expands
Putting its money where its mouth is, Cineplex Entertainment has announced that it will be building a new state-of-the-art 10-screen entertainment complex in Oshawa, ON. The 41,000-square-foot Cineplex Odeon Oshawa Cinema, slated to open later this year, will seat more than 2,200.
ShowWest founders to be honored
ShowCanada organizers are presenting two special awards in recognition of the event’s 20th anniversary.
Infinity rolls Wheel with Brosnan
Riding the wave of an Oscar win for Capote, Vancouver-based prodco Infinity Features is back at work shooting Butterfly on a Wheel, a psychological thriller starring Pierce Brosnan, Gerard Butler and Maria Bello – hoping again to turn out a world-class production that garners both critical acclaim and a profit.
Butterfly is a $20-million Canada/U.K. treaty copro between Infinity and Irish DreamTime.
At press time
Revenue among private Canadian broadcasters rose nearly 4% in 2005 to $2.2 billion, delivering profits of $242 million – up from $232 million in 2004 – according to data released by the CRTC. The total spend for programming for 2005 was $1.3 billion, with $587 million going to Canadian-made programming, up 1.9% from 2004.
Godiva’s, Collector cancelled
CHUM Television has killed two series and bought three new ones – making room on its schedules for a vampire, a Victorian-era detective and a period-piece mystery by showing its hunky monk and randy restaurateurs to the door.
Geminis hitting the road for British Columbia
The Gemini Awards are going on the road, and will hand out the country’s top TV honors later this year in British Columbia – leaving Toronto for the first time in favor of a combination casino, theater and resort near Vancouver.
Producers reach deal with B.C. technicians
With the busy summer shooting season about to start, behind-the-camera workers in British Columbia have signed new union contracts with Canuck and U.S. producers – while separate talks between producers and actors remain stuck in neutral.
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