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streamlined marketing solution for the company’s divisions, which include SIM Digital, PS Production Services, Bling Digital and Chainsaw.
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New York’s Last Film Lab Closes
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avid Greene csc is among the nominees for the American Society of Cinematographers’ 29th Annual Outstanding Achievement Awards. Greene is nominated in the television movie, miniseries, or pilot category for his work in the Lifetime TV movie The Trip to Bountiful. The winners will be announced on February 15 at a gala in Los Angeles.
Film Lab New York, the last motion picture film processing laboratory in New York City, announced it would cease operations as of December 19, 2014. The company, launched in 2011 as a joint venture between TechnicolorPostWorks New York and Deluxe New York, provided laboratory services to motion picture, television and commercial productions operating on the East Coast and around the world. The near-universal adoption of digital cinematography has led to declining demand for film laboratory services. The closure relates only to film processing and printing. Technicolor—PostWorks New York and Deluxe NY continue to operate all other services independently and as usual. Film Lab New York provided services to many of the world’s top cinematographers and directors, including Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen and Spike Lee.
David Kessler Named Deluxe Entertainment CEO; Suzanne Lezotte Joins SIM Group
TVA Group Acquires Vision Globale
Postproduction company Deluxe Entertainment named David Kassler its new chief executive in mid-November. Kessler takes over from Cyril Drabinsky, who held the position since 2006. Drabinsky will serve as the company’s vice chair, according to The Los Angeles Times. Meanwhile, Suzanne Lezotte was recently appointed as director of marketing for The SIM Group. In this position, Lezotte will take the lead in creating a
TVA Group, a subsidiary of Quebecor Media, announced in November that it had signed an agreement to acquire Vision Globale’s assets for approximately $118 million. This transaction was subject to approval by the Competition Bureau. Upon completion of the transaction, the acquired operations will become part of TVA Group within the Media Group segment of Quebecor Media. Vision Globale provides soundstage and equipment leasing and post-
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production services. The assets to be acquired include Mel’s Cité du cinéma in Montréal and Studios Melrose in Saint-Hubert, which facilities are used for both local and foreign film and television production, including American blockbusters. Panavision Rolls Out Primo 70 Lenses at Camerimage Panavision in late November showcased its new line of Primo 70 lenses at the 22nd Camerimage International Film Festival. The lenses are designed to work with today’s larger sensor digital cameras. Panavision Primo 70 prime lenses are available in 11 focal lengths: 27 mm, 35 mm, 40 mm, 50 mm, 65 mm, 80 mm, 100 mm, 125 mm, 150 mm, 200 mm and 250 mm. Super 70 zoom lenses are also available in three sizes: 28-80 mm, 70-185 mm and 200-400 mm. The Primo 70 series are equivalent in size and weight to standard Primos. Primo 70 lenses are not compatible with film cameras. The internal mechanics retain a familiar Primo feel. Floating internal elements control breathing and allow the lens to perform from infinity to close focus. Currently, Panavision has made Primo 70 mounts for the Sony F55, RED DRAGON, ARRI ALEXA (standard and Open Gate), Phantom Flex4K and Phantom 65, with other cameras being assessed for compatibility. The Primo 70 series of lenses are available to rent from Panavision worldwide.
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