Taking the Film Out of Films

The whirring and clacking of the classic 35mm movie projector may fade to black over the next few years as movie studios and theater chains agree on how to upgrade to digital projection systems. The historic changeover could have happened sooner, but the barrier was more economic than technological: studios would reap most of the savings while theaters would bear most of the costs. According to this Reuters article, the distributors and exhibitors are now beginning to agree on how to pay for the latest sequel in the movie-going saga.

Gabcast! Club MediaNote #56