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Dutch Theater Chain Backs Down on Alice Boycott Threats

After announcing a boycott with three other major exhibitors accounting for nearly 80 percent of Dutch screens, Pathe has dropped out of the country's boycott of ALICE IN WONDERLAND, according to VARIETY.

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Netflix Considers iPhone Streaming App

With all three major gaming consoles on lock, Netflix is now reportedly eyeing the iPhone as its next streaming step, according to CNET.

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Animal Logic Takes Home VES Award

Animal Logic digital artists were recognised and awarded at the 8th Annual Visual Effects Society (VES) Awards last night for Outstanding Matte Painting in a Broadcast Program or Commercial on the Kaiser Permanente television commercial.

Technology Headline News

Walt Disney Animation Studios Launches Open Source and Technical Publications Website

Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) launched an open technology site http://www.disneyanimation.com/technology where users will, for the first time, be able to access innovative technologies developed in house.

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Kodak Partners up for 82nd Academy Awards

By Matt Kapko | Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 9:47am

Kodak and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced an expansion of their long-standing relationship as Kodak becomes the sponsor of several events surrounding the 82nd Academy Awards.

Imax Headline News

Avatar Passes $200 Million Milestone in 263 IMAX Theatres

By Matt Kapko | Monday, February 22, 2010 at 1:17pm

IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) and Twentieth Century Fox today announced that James Cameron's Avatar, recipient of Golden Globe(R) awards for Best Picture and Best Director as well as nine Academy Award(R) nominations, has crossed the $200 million mark at IMAX(R) theatres worldwide during the weekend from Friday, February 19, 2010 through Sunday, February 21.

Marvel Headline News

Shout! Factory and Marvel Animation Partner for Home Entertainment

By Matt Kapko | Monday, February 22, 2010 at 7:09am

Shout! Factory and Marvel Animation, Inc. announced today a new alliance to bring Marvel’s successful animated series The Super Hero Squad Show to the home entertainment marketplace.

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Avatar Animation Technical Director and Virtual Art Department Supervisor Joins NewTek

By Matt Kapko | Monday, February 22, 2010 at 6:57am

NewTek, manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products, today announced that Rob Powers has joined the company as Director of Entertainment and Media Development.

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