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35mm film camera. Photo Credit: Vision Forum . Nigerians Report is publishing the following article for the benefit of those who missed reading it, especially those in Nigeria where many people think that 35mm is the ultimate medium of making movies for the big screen. They need to read the article on Thanks for the memories: It's the end of an era as 35mm film declines by David Hancock, Head of Film and Cinema, IHS Screen Digest and posted on November 07, 2011 . Digital cinema camera from ZACUTO . Almost since it was patented in 1889 by George Eastman, when Queen Victoria was on the English throne, the Eiffel Tower was inaugurated in Paris, and The Coca-Cola Company was incorporated in Atlanta, celluloid 35mm has been the format of choice for the film industry. It has fought off all comers to its pre-eminence until now, as the digital revolution that has affected all aspects of our lives finally turns its attention to the cinema. In January 2012, there will be more digital-cinema...

27 Jan 2012 11:00 Africa/Lagos Deluxe(R) Commences Digital Cinema Expansion Plan in Europe LONDON, January 27, 2012/PRNewswire/ -- -- GBP4M investment sees Deluxe's Digital Cinema operation increase capacity by 80% Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc. today announced the expansion of its UK Digital Cinema operation into a new purpose built facility. The GBP4M planned investment will increase capacity by nearly 80% to meet the demand of its theatrical distribution client base. Over the past five years, Deluxe businesses worldwide have invested over GBP15M into their Digital Cinema offering and are considered leaders in Europe, working with the majority of major studios and film distribution companies. The expansion into Meard Street, Soho, will create a custom built Digital Cinema solution which will sit along side the film restoration centre also housed on site. The aggressive timeline will see the new facility completed within 6 months and will include the creation of six ...

Bérénice Marlohe, (left), Daniel Craig and Naomie Harris at the launch of Skyfall Eon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment Announce 7th November Is Start of Production for 23rd James Bond Film "SKYFALL" LONDON, Nov. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli today presented the cast of the 23rd James Bond adventure, entitled SKYFALL. The film, from Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment, is directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes and stars Daniel Craig, who returns for his third film as James Bond 007. The screenplay is written by Neal Purvis & Robert Wade and John Logan. SKYFALL, which goes into production on Monday, November 7th, will begin its worldwide roll-out in the UK and Ireland on October 26th 2012 and in North America on November 9th 2012. Bérénice Marlohe Joining Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli and Director Sam Mendes wer...