April 26, 2024

SmartScreens begin rollout to NYC payphones, City24/7 and Cisco eying expansion to additional cities

Slowly but surely, payphones around New York City are losing their innocence. As planned, City24/7 has started to convert seldom-used booths into LCD-equipped information kiosks, with so-called SmartScreens broadcasting "neighborhood news, current events and entertainment listings, local deals and specials." We're told that multiple mobile apps are … [Read more...]

Warners Talks “The Hobbit” HFR Rollout

Approximately 400-450 screens in the United States total will screen "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" with the new HFR standard (48 frames-per-second rather than the usual 24fps). That's enough to cover most major cities but only a few screens in each. Talking about the rollout with Deadline, Warner Bros Domestic Distribution President Dan … [Read more...]