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As still cameras go, a 33MP sensor is rather insignificant, considering you may already be walking around with 200 megapixels on your shoulder. When it comes to camcorders, however, this is the real deal, especially when each and every one of those 33 million pixels is captured by a single, ultra high-def sensor. NHK's research arm, which developed the cam, unveiled it at the company's technology open house in Tokyo. This seems like the perfect imaging device to show off Sharp's 33MP Super Hi-Vision TV, but that display must have been on duty at another booth. Also, the Sigma DSLR lens was focused on a still life, without any mention of frame rate, so we're a bit skeptical as to whether this thing is fully functional at this point. Either way, it's still just a prototype, so you won't be shooting your home videos in quasi-IMAX resolution just yet. In the mean time, jump past the break for that motionless video demo.

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NHK develops ultra high-def camcorder with single 33 megapixel sensor (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camcorderhd camcorderHdCamcorderhdtvIMAXjapan broadcasting corporationJapanBroadcastingCorporationnhknhk cameranhk tvNhkCameraNhkTvsharpshvsuper hi-visionSuperHi-visionvideoWed, 01 Jun 2011 16:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Hasbro's My3D to turn iPhones into glorified ViewMasters starting Sunday]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/02/hasboros-my3d-to-turn-iphones-into-glorified-viewmasters-starti/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/02/hasboros-my3d-to-turn-iphones-into-glorified-viewmasters-starti/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/02/hasboros-my3d-to-turn-iphones-into-glorified-viewmasters-starti/#commentsIt's about time the ViewMaster got an upgrade. What's that? It's not a ViewMaster? Well, you could have fooled us, but either way, the thing's finally going on sale exclusively at Target April 3rd, and everywhere else starting in June. As you might have already heard, Hasbro's intro into the crowded 3D arena, simply titled My3D, does take a card from the old ViewMaster deck, but instead of enlisting cardboard discs, this thing uses your iPhone or iPod touch to bring you 3D entertainment. If your kid's not already hooked on 3D, the $35 viewer could be a decent starter -- then again, for $35 you could take yourself out to a nice lunch, give the rug rat a cardboard box, and call it a day. Full PR after the break.

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Hasbro's My3D to turn iPhones into glorified ViewMasters starting Sunday originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 02 Apr 2011 04:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3D viewer3dViewerDiscoveryDreamworksgamesgaminghasbroiMaxiPhoneiphone 4iphone accessoryIphone4IphoneAccessoryipod touchIpodTouchMy3Dtoytoysview masterview-masterViewMasterSat, 02 Apr 2011 04:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Dolby introduces lighter, cheaper 3D glasses to better compete with RealD and IMAX]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/dolby-introduces-lighter-cheaper-3d-glasses-to-better-compete-w/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/dolby-introduces-lighter-cheaper-3d-glasses-to-better-compete-w/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/dolby-introduces-lighter-cheaper-3d-glasses-to-better-compete-w/#comments Dolby has been working on getting the cost of its 3D glasses down since bringing Infitec color shift technology to theaters back in '07 and it couldn't wait for CinemaCon 2011 next week before announcing the new models seen above. These should please theater operators by being cheaper than the old ones -- down to $12 or less per reusable pair from $17 last year and $27.50 the year before that -- and hopefully cinemagoers by being lighter, with a new multilayer optical film from 3M and redesigned frame to help block extraneous light. There's also RFID tags to help keep them from walking out of the moviehouse, and it claims they will fit over 98 percent of prescription glasses. So far RealD has lead the market with its cheaper glasses, multiple styles and home HDTV cross-compatibility, while IMAX is synonymous (usually) with big screens, but if theaters start passing down that savings in the form of lower ticket prices we might pick out a Dolby screen among the other 3D theater competition the next time we head to the theater.

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Dolby introduces lighter, cheaper 3D glasses to better compete with RealD and IMAX originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 06:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading 3net 24/7 3D channel launches this weekend, but only on DirecTV

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d 3tv3d channel3d3tv3dChannel3netchanneldirectvdiscoveryimaxsonyThu, 10 Feb 2011 14:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony, Discovery and IMAX 3D channel dubbed 3net, adds a little more content before launch]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/sony-discovery-and-imax-3d-channel-dubbed-3net-adds-a-little-m/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/sony-discovery-and-imax-3d-channel-dubbed-3net-adds-a-little-m/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/sony-discovery-and-imax-3d-channel-dubbed-3net-adds-a-little-m/#comments Still without an exact release date, the 24/7 3D channel from Sony, IMAX and Discovery at least has a name now: 3net. It promises "the world's largest library of native 3D content" when it launches early this year and also had a few new selections -- Hubble 3D, In the Qube 3D and Wildebeest Migration -- to announce during Sony's presser yesterday. The press release is after the break but until there's a launch date announced the one detail we're really waiting for just won't be found.

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Sony, Discovery and IMAX 3D channel dubbed 3net, adds a little more content before launch originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 19:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2473d3d channel3d tv3dChannel3dTv3netdiscoveryhdimaxsonyThu, 06 Jan 2011 19:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Hasbro's $30 My3D goggle accessory brings 3D to iPhone, iPod touch]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/hasbros-30-my3d-goggle-accessory-brings-3d-to-iphone-ipod-tou/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/hasbros-30-my3d-goggle-accessory-brings-3d-to-iphone-ipod-tou/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/hasbros-30-my3d-goggle-accessory-brings-3d-to-iphone-ipod-tou/#commentsTruth be told, it's exactly what the world needed. More 3D gimmickry... on the iPhone and iPod touch, no less. With over 125 million of those two devices in circulation, Hasbro's betting that a new accessory will have a greater-than-average chance at taking off next Spring, with the My3D goggles set to put the View back in ViewMaster. Purportedly, the toy firm is expected to fully reveal the device to investors later today, with it being "aimed at both children and adults" and offering a 3D viewing experience on games, virtual travel, augmented reality apps and entertainment content. The device itself resembles a set of binoculars, and just as the aforementioned ViewMaster, there's a slot where you place your iPod touch or iPhone. Users will have to browse the App Store for compatible My3D content, with some of it to be offered up gratis. We're guessing more than a few curious consumers will bite at just $30, but how hard would it have been to get this thing onto store shelves next month? A holiday opportunity missed, Hasbro.

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Hasbro's $30 My3D goggle accessory brings 3D to iPhone, iPod touch originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 07:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3daccessoryappleDiscoveryDreamworksgaminghasbroImaxiphoneiphone 4iphone accessoryIphone4IphoneAccessoryipod touchIpodTouchMy3DSonyviewmasterTue, 09 Nov 2010 07:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony, IMAX & Discovery's 3D channel to feature content from... Sony, IMAX & Discovery]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/20/sony-imax-and-discoverys-3d-channel-to-feature-content-from-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/20/sony-imax-and-discoverys-3d-channel-to-feature-content-from-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/20/sony-imax-and-discoverys-3d-channel-to-feature-content-from-s/#comments Sony, IMAX and Discovery announced at CES this year that they would be bringing a new 3D network home next year, and now they've laid out some of the initial content that will be airing on it. No surprise, we guess, that it's a mix of their own catalogs, but we figure content starved 3DTV owners will be very happy to see this mix of documentaries and feature films including Monster House and Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs. Check the pres release after the break for the full list, while they didn't put a specific launch date other than 2011 we're already thinking CES in January is as good a time as any.

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Sony, IMAX & Discovery's 3D channel to feature content from... Sony, IMAX & Discovery originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3dtvchannelcontentdiscoveryhdimaxnetworksonysony picturesSonyPicturesWed, 20 Oct 2010 16:31:00 EST<![CDATA[3D stole the show at CES 2010]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/21/3d-stole-the-show-at-ces-2010/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/21/3d-stole-the-show-at-ces-2010/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/21/3d-stole-the-show-at-ces-2010/#commentsPanasonic RealD active shutter glasses Not sure why we've been putting this off, but we'll just come right out and say it: there's no doubt that this was the year for 3D at CES. We walked the show floor for countless hours and can tell you that just about everyone was showing something related to 3D at their booths. Most of these demos required a bit of a wait to experience them (thanks, hype), and everywhere you went people were talking about 3D. Granted, not all of that talk was positive, but it was talk nonetheless. Whether or not the technology will be seen in history as a success in the market place is obviously still up in the air, and much like a finely crafted episode of Lost, 3D at CES this year was littered with more questions than answers.

Gallery: 3D was everywhere at CES 2010

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3D stole the show at CES 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3dtvAlioscopyautostereoscopicBlu-ray 3DBlu-ray3dbluetoothcell tvCellTvcesces 2010Ces2010conversioncyberlinkdirectvdirectv 3dDirectv3ddiscoveryDiscovery 3Ddiscovery 3d theaterDiscovery3dDiscovery3dTheaterespn 3dEspn3dhdhdtvimaxirjvclgmagnetic 3dMagnetic3dmitsubishinvidiapanasonicrealdroundupsamsungsonytclwindvdxpandThu, 21 Jan 2010 13:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Discovery searches for name for 3D channel, 3DNet is on the list]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/21/discovery-searches-for-name-for-3d-channel-3dnet-is-on-the-list/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/21/discovery-searches-for-name-for-3d-channel-3dnet-is-on-the-list/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/21/discovery-searches-for-name-for-3d-channel-3dnet-is-on-the-list/#commentsDiscovery Sony IMAX 3D network Oh now we just can't believe this one, do you mean to tell us that Mark Cuban had the insight to create HDNet, but didn't bother to trademark 3DNet? Apparently, because Broadcasting & Cable is reporting that on January 5th Discovery Communications trademarked the name 3DNet. As we already let you know, next year Discovery will launch a 24x7 3D network with a mixture of non-fiction, sports, films and content from the libraries of its partners, Sony and IMAX. We can't wait to hear what our old friend Mark has to say about this one, but maybe as much as he loved HD, he doesn't really get 3D yet -- yeah, we doubt it.

Discovery searches for name for 3D channel, 3DNet is on the list originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3DNetDiscoveryhdHDNetIMAXMark CubanMarkCubanSonyThu, 21 Jan 2010 07:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony, IMAX & Discovery bringing 24/7 3D home first in 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/05/sony-imax-and-discovery-bringing-24-7-3d-home-first-in-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/05/sony-imax-and-discovery-bringing-24-7-3d-home-first-in-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/05/sony-imax-and-discovery-bringing-24-7-3d-home-first-in-2011/#comments Since it was one of the first to launch 24/7 HD broadcasting with Discovery HD Theater, it only makes sense Discovery is blazing the 3D path, helped along by Sony and IMAX. The bad news? This three way venture won't be coming home until 2011, well after ESPN kicks off part time broadcasting and, in our opinion, leaving a wide window if a certain Dallas-based billionare wants to launch his own channel -- we're thinking "3DNet" could be a good name. C'mon Mark, you know you want to. Check the PR after the break for details, although there's no word on which documentaries we'll be seeing looped day after day (and, if our experience with HD Theater is any indication, will still be amazed by even the 50th time.)

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Sony, IMAX & Discovery bringing 24/7 3D home first in 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's absolutely no secret that The Dark Knight director Chris Nolan is a big fan of IMAX, the latest rumors indicate his third Batman flick could make the jump from part-time to full time. The IMAX scenes fom The Dark Knight came home in frame filling 16x9 to the delight of some and the ire of others, but perhaps a movie that didn't switch between aspect ratios would have a more universally positive response. Of course, Ain't It Cool News reports this could all fall through despite the best of intentions, but, are you excited by the potential of 100% IMAX feature films?

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>70mmbatmanblu rayblu-raybluraychistopher nolanChistopherNolanhdimaxthe dark knightTheDarkKnightWed, 26 Aug 2009 13:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Michael Bay plans The Dark Knight-style IMAX sequences for Transformers 2 Blu-ray]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/24/michael-bay-plans-the-dark-kight-style-imax-sequences-for-transf/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/24/michael-bay-plans-the-dark-kight-style-imax-sequences-for-transf/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/24/michael-bay-plans-the-dark-kight-style-imax-sequences-for-transf/#commentsHope you liked The Dark Knight's treatment of its shot-for-IMAX scenes, as it may be a trend. Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen director (and Blu-ray fan for life) Michael Bay has stated that among other unspecified extras, the disc release will see similar frame filling transfers that let viewers see top to bottom. This is your chance to be heard, are you a fan, or just want everything in one aspect ratio?

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Packard Bell hit a bit of a rough patch with its netbook business earlier this year, but things now seem to be getting back into full swing, with the company not only finally pushing those "dot s" and "dot m" netbooks out the door, but a new Ion-based nettop as well. As you can see above, however, it didn't exactly have too much work to do on the latter (dubbed the iMax mini), which is apparently nothing more than a rebadged Acer AspireRevo. Those similarities also expectedly extend right down to the specs, which include the Ion-complementing Atom N230 processor, 2GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive, six USB ports, and an HDMI port. It will interestingly come bundled with a gamepad, however, along with an unfortunately higher £249 price tag (or about $400 US). The two dot netbooks, on the other hand, remain unchanged since we last saw 'em, and should be in UK shops by July with a matching starting price of £249.

Read - Pocketlint, "Packard Bell iMax mini launches"
Read - Pocketlint, "Packard Bell officially launches dot s and m netbooks"

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Since most of you are apparently waiting to see Star Trek at home anyway, this might not affect you but recently there's been a ruckus over what constitutes "real" IMAX. Judging from the map above, the company has been very successful spreading its IMAX Digital gospel to movie theaters across the country, but when patrons drop an extra $5 or so and don't see the gigantic field of vision-filling screen they're used to, is that really the IMAX experience? Whether you agree with IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond that the quality of digital projection, improved sound and slightly shifted viewing angle is enough to create the "wow factor" or Aziz Ansari's accusation of Liemax for the converted theaters, it's not right that it usually isn't clearly indicated which kind of setup your local theater has until you're actually inside. Check out the Google Map link to know what your local moviehouse is like, and let us know which kind of screen you've seen recent blockbusters like The Dark Knight and Star Trek on.

[Thanks, Ryan]

Read - AZIZ VS. IMAX ROUND 2: IMAX CEO Responds! And so do I. I challenge you to a televised debate sir!
Read - IMAX Digital vs. 70mm IMAX Google Map

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With all the buzz about the new Star Trek movie -- IMDB of 8.2 and at #82 of all time already -- we might actually head to the theater to check it out instead of just waiting and enjoying it on our HDTV at home. So we're wondering: Which is the better movie going experience, IMAX or DLP, for an HD Snob? Now there is little doubt that DLP is the way to go when a movie is created with a digital camera like the RED, but Star Trek was filmed the old fashioned way with Kodak 35mm film (Kodak Vision2 100T 5212, Vision2 500T 5218 to be exact). At the same time IMAX is a no brainer when there are IMAX filmed sequences in the movie like in the case of The Dark Knight. So considering that to present Star Trek on either IMAX and DLP requires some sort of conversion, we wonder which is the best way to go?

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Poll: Is Star Trek better at an IMAX or a DLP theater? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 10 May 2009 13:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IMAX has been around for years, while 3D is just now starting to really infiltrate the theater scene. Curiously, it looks as if 3D will have more of the alternate cinema market share than IMAX in no time flat, despite IMAX's tremendous advantage in launch time. Thanks to The Dark Knight, however, IMAX could receive that much-needed breath of life it has been waiting for. Director Christopher Nolan has reportedly stated that he'd like to shoot an entire film for IMAX, even though it would undoubtedly be down-converted for playback on traditional screens. He did admit that the noisiness of the camera could cause issues, but that's nothing a hard-working set pusher couldn't overcome. For those who viewed the latest installment of Batman in theaters, many were most captivated by the expansive IMAX sequences -- in fact, we'd be hard pressed to find someone who wouldn't want an entire film to look like that.

[Via FirstShowing]

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The Dark Knight director hungry for more IMAX originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Dark Knight Blu-ray disc leaking out, complaints already rolling in originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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High Fidelity HDTV nabs 20 IMAX originals originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Confirming earlier indications The Dark Knight's IMAX sequences would remain largely intact -- full widescreen with the rest of the movie letterboxed --on Blu-ray, director Christopher Nolan pushed for Academy members to receive that version as a screener (why not give them a guided tour via BD-Live?), prompting Warner to mail them ahead of time offering the option of Blu-ray or DVD. The Hollywood Reporter mentions other studios are thinking about making the switch -- notably Sony regarding Will smith's upcoming Seven Pounds -- but haven't done anything yet, with concerns about cost and piracy. We wouldn't be surprised to see watermarking systems like the one Fox recently adopted come into widespread use, as much as studios want to avoid leaks they still want their productions seen in the absolute highest quality, right? Still, the first hurdle is making sure people can actually watch them, the report ends mentioning several members tossed the letter since they don't own a Blu-ray player yet.

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Warner delivering Academy screeners on Blu-ray, starting with Batman originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Enjoying the small clip of IMAX The Dark Knight footage featured on the recent Batman Begins Blu-ray release? Even before the next flick hits theaters, director Christopher Nolan has already revealed plans to convert all the scenes shot for IMAX screens for use on the Blu-ray copy, whenever it hits shelves. Some cropping will be done to make everything fit but we'll still enjoy the extra detail in 1080p.

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Expect The Dark Knight's IMAX sequences on Blu-ray originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batmanblu rayblu-raybluraychristopher nolanChristopherNolanhdimaxthe dark knightTheDarkKnightThu, 17 Jul 2008 03:29:00 EST<![CDATA[IMAX starts digital projection rollout]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/23/imax-starts-digital-projection-rollout/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/23/imax-starts-digital-projection-rollout/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/23/imax-starts-digital-projection-rollout/#commentsKeep an eye out for a new development at IMAX theaters near you, as it starts to roll out digital projection to its 296 theaters next month. Two sites in Washington and one in Philadelphia are first (not to mention those new theaters in Russia), with 50 expected to be complete by the end of the year. The big deal here is that the savings cost, switching from a $22,000 70mm IMAX print to $800 hard drive copies, along with more joint venture deals, should lead the company to profitability according to analysts. Look for more flicks available in IMAX format as a result, with Madagascar 2 making the first big jump to digital, with plans to hit 35 screens on November 7.

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IMAX starts digital projection rollout originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Documentary Channel buys rights to 21 IMAX features originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looking to get the IMAX experience while traveling to the largest country on Planet Earth? If you can manage to hold off a bit longer (2009 to 2011), you can. Announced this week, IMAX Corporation has inked deals to get its digital projection systems into three separate venues in Russia -- one each in the cities of Sochi, Nizinhy Novogorod and Novosibirsk. Respectively, the agreements are with Luxor Cinemax, Electronika and Art Science Cinema Distribution. As it stands, IMAX theaters already operate in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kazan, but plans are to have a total of ten open in the country by 2011.

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IMAX expands footprint in Russia, coming to three theatres originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Imax licenses HD rights to 21 films originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Electrosonic's MS9600 isn't the only thing flying out of ShoWest this week -- oh no, we've also learned that Texas Instruments will have quite a bit to do with forthcoming IMAX deployments. Apparently, the aforementioned outfit has inked a deal that will land its DLP Cinema projectors in "each IMAX Digital projection system to be deployed to commercial exhibitors around the world from mid-2008." Unfortunately, all the gory details we crave were left out -- starting with a list of cities in which to expect these DLP-powered venues -- but thankfully, the release did manage to spare the whole "it's the mirrors" tagline when getting the point across.

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Future IMAX deployments to utilize DLP Cinema projectors originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you thought partnering up with the always vocal Michael Bay was an interesting move for Verizon, get a load of this. Apparently, the carrier has teamed up with Jordan's Furniture in order to setup FiOS TV demonstrations within a "lifestyle store" in the Reading, Massachusetts location, and in case that wasn't enough, it's already established kiosks at the Jordan's Furniture at Beantown in Reading and on Bourbon Street in Natick. Additionally, a kiosk will be headed to Jordan's Avon locale, and the company's two IMAX theaters (in Reading and Natick) will soon sport all sorts of Verizon paraphernalia thanks to the provider snapping up naming rights. C'mon Verizon, we appreciate all the hard work in New England, but seriously, there's a lot more country out there beyond the Northeast.

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Verizon to push FiOS TV in Massachusetts furniture store originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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INHD1 is currently running all their "Fields of Glory" episodes where the explore different sports facilities and their history, great stuff. On INHD2 they're playing all-IMAX all day, from 8 this morning till 7 tomorrow morning. So far I've explored ice caverns at the North Pole, climbed sequoias in California, surfed, played w/ sea otters and rode along in an Indy car all from the comfort of my couch.

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New Years Marathons INHD originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 01 Jan 2006 16:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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