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'Apes' Extinct in Indian Multiplexes Over Revenue Sharing Terms

8.7.2011

[Philip Lelyveld comment: below are Indian screen stats in an article otherwise about distribution negotiations}

… “This year will see an almost 25 percent jump over last year in overall cinema collections,” Big Cinemas COO Tushar Dhingra told The Hollywood Reporter, adding, “Thanks to increasing 3D penetration, Hollywood is also expanding its market share.” …

… Among India’s total estimated 9,000 screen-count, multiplexes account for an estimated 1,500 screens, which can contribute to over 50 percent of a film’s total revenues, given the high-value urban metro market served by multiplexes, especially for Hollywood movies.

A recent report by U.K. box office analyst Dodona Research projects that total Indian theatrical boxoffice will reach $1.3 billion by 2012, representing a 25% increase over 2007 figures. …

See the full story here: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/apes-extinct-indian-multiplexes-revenue-220021

[Market Research Rpt] Convergence in the Home Entertainment and Portable CE Markets – 2011 Edition

8.3.2011

[Philip Lelyveld comment: this report covers a wide range of products, will be released in Nov. 2011, and costs 3,200 Pounds and up.]

Convergence is having a profound impact on today’s consumer electronics (CE) industry, on how CE manufacturers are designing products, on the approach taken by service providers targeting connected multi-functional devices, and on the type of functionality and user experience consumers expect from in-home and portable entertainment CE. IMS Research is beginning the second edition of its study that examines the concept of convergence and how it will affect CE product categories, service provider strategies, and technology evolution. This report will forecast 20 connected end equipment, including fixed entertainment devices, portable CE and home network products, as well as adoption of relevant services.

This study can be purchased stand-alone or in conjunction with IMS Research’s Convergence in CE Quarterly Tracking Service.

Key Questions to be Answered

How will convergence affect the shipment volume forecasts for various CE products?

Will demand for certain products diminish and CE categories merge into fewer options for consumers?

What functionality and technology will drive convergence among products?

How are service providers evolving their business strategies in response to convergence and over-the-top services?

Which product categories are getting more attention from service providers and why?

Which devices will play an increasingly important role for consumers and in controlling the home entertainment experience?

Which technologies and service models are integral to the evolution of the home entertainment experience?

Which other vertical markets are being affected by convergence trends in the home entertainment space?

Who are the key players that are making a significant impact on convergence in the CE industry?

Report Content

I. END-EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY ANALYSES AND FORECASTS

The report will quantify and analyze the current world market for 20 product segments, which play a vital role in the entertainment experience and are most affected by convergence trends. The study will forecast unit shipments for connected and networked devices, using 2010 as the base year, with forecasts extending to 2016. Various other technologies and features in CE devices will also be forecast to illustrate convergence enablers and trends.

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CONNECTED END EQUIPMENT – WORLD SHIPMENTS

Fixed In-Home Portable CE Devices

Entertainment Devices

• Television Set • Set-top Box • Blu-ray Disc Player • DVD Player • Static Game Console • Home Theater in Box • Over-the-Top Box

Type of Connectivity

• IP-enabled

• WLAN-enabled (Wi-Fi)

• WWAN-enabled (2.5G/3G/4G)

Where applicable, split by Retail v. Service Provider Distributed

Digital Living Network Alliance

• DLNA Client • DLNA Server

Home Network

• Desktop PC

• Connected ISP-deployed Tablet

• Integrated Access Device • Pay-TV Gateway

• Feature Phone • Smartphone • Tablet PC • Netbook

• Notebook

• Portable Media Player (MP3 Player)

• Digital Camera • Portable Game Console • E-book Reader

Convergence*

Networking in Fixed CE

• MoCA • HomePNA • UPA • HomePlug • Wi-Fi (802.11) • Ethernet • G.Hn • IEEE 1901

* Forecasts will be split by these technologies only in applicable and relevant product segments.

ETC’s VFX Working Group has published a specification for best practices naming image sequences such as plates and comps. File naming is an essential tool for organizing the multitude of frames that are inputs and outputs from the VFX process. Prior to the publication of this specification, each organization had its own naming scheme, requiring custom processes for each partner, which often resulted in confusion and miscommunication.

The new ETC@USC specification focuses primarily on sequences of individual images. The initial use case was VFX plates, typically delivered as OpenEXR or DPX files. However, the team soon realized that the same naming conventions can apply to virtually any image sequence. Consequently, the specification was written to handle a wide array of assets and use cases.

To ensure all requirements are represented, the working group included over 2 dozen participants representing studios, VFX houses, tool creators, creatives and others. The ETC@USC also worked closely with MovieLabs to ensure that the specification could be integrated as part of their 2030 Vision.

A key design criteria for this specification is compatibility with existing practices. Chair of the VFX working group, Horst Sarubin of Universal Pictures, said: “Our studio is committed to being at the forefront of designing best industry practices to modernize and simplify workflows, and we believe this white paper succeeded in building a new foundation for tools to transfer files in the most efficient manner.”

This specification is compatible with other initiatives such as the Visual Effects Society (VES) Transfer Specifications. “We wanted to make it as seamless as possible for everyone to adopt this specification,” said working group co-chair and ETC@USC’s Erik Weaver. “To ensure all perspectives were represented we created a team of industry experts familiar with the handling of these materials and collaborated with a number of industry groups.”

“Collaboration between MovieLabs and important industry groups like the ETC is critical to implementing the 2030 Vision,” said Craig Seidel, SVP of MovieLabs. “This specification is a key step in defining the foundations for better software-defined workflows. We look forward to continued partnership with the ETC on implementing other critical elements of the 2030 Vision.”

The specification is available online for anyone to use.

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'Apes' Extinct in Indian Multiplexes Over Revenue Sharing Terms

[Market Research Rpt] Convergence in the Home Entertainment and Portable CE Markets – 2011 Edition

Specification for Naming VFX Image Sequences Released