Acer Canada Launches 3D DLP Projectors
Acer Canada announced three new video projectors featuring DLP 3D capabilities as well as high refresh rates, the Acer X1230PS ($$699 CDN), X1261 ($599) and X1130P ($449).
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Watch 2010 World Cup Final Live in 3D on Big Screen
Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. announced that it will bring the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final between Netherlands and Spain to a select group of Cinedigm Certified theatres in the United States and Canada. According to the statement, the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final takes place on July 11, 2010, at 2:30pm EDT and will be …
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Happy Canada Day!
Happy Canada Day to my fellow Canadians and best wishes to my American friends for a safe and fun Independence Day holiday.
Public Media Works Seeks to Acquire Videomatic Canada
Public Media Works, Inc. announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Mediamatic Ventures, Inc. (dba Videomatic Canada), based in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada. According to the statement, Videomatic Canada has the second largest Canadian network of kiosks that rent and sell DVD movies and video games. The companies anticipate the definitive agreement …
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Spectra to Receive Japanese Patent for Disc Labeling Technology
Spectra Systems Corporation announced that it has received a Notice of Allowance from the Japanese Patent and Trademark Office for a new patent, “System for Applying Markings to Optical Media,” related to the Company’s MediaCoat technology, which allows the graphical labeling of optical media across the entire play side of a disc (CD or DVD).
Movie Gallery Canada Closing All 181 Stores
Movie Gallery Canada, Inc. announced that it will be liquidating inventory and other assets at all of its Movie Gallery and VHQ stores over the next six to eight weeks. According to the statement, all of its stores are scheduled to close on or before July 31, 2010, with the exact timing of individual store …
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Movie Gallery Canada Closing 131 Stores
Movie Gallery Canada announced that it will be closing 131 Movie Gallery and VHQ stores throughout Canada beginning Saturday, June 12, 2010. According to the statement, consumers can expect to find everything in the closing stores, including DVD and Blu-ray movies, video games and store fixtures at discounts beginning at up to 30% off. The …
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IFPI Reacts to Canadian Copyright Bill
IFPI announced its reaction to the publication of the Canadian Copyright Modernization Act (Bill C-32). John Kennedy, chairman and chief executive of IFPI, says: “It is welcome news that the Canadian government is at last looking to update its copyright laws and join the WIPO internet treaties, recognising that unless it protects intellectual property rights …
Future Shop and Sony Canada Showcase 3D TV
Sony Canada announced that it teamed-up with Future Shop to to showcase its full suite of 3D products at a press conference and product demo session June 9, 2010 in downtown Toronto. According to the statement, on display were the latest Sony 3D BRAVIA TVs and 3D home theatre systems, which showed off two new …
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Shaw Direct Satellite Carries 2010 FIFA World Cup in 3D
Shaw Communications Inc. announced that 3D-HD comes to Shaw Direct satellite TV with CBC’s coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa tournament bronze- and gold-medal games in July.
Cogeco Cable Carries 2010 FIFA World Cup in 3D
Cogeco Cable announced it will to offer, free of charge to its Digital TV customers in Québec and Ontario, the two final matches of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa in 3D after signing an agreement with CBC.