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CinemaCon in Las Vegas highlights future of movie, theater technology [videos]

By Michael msilbergleid | Friday, March 31, 2017 - 4:12 pm


The Las Vegas Review Journal at reviewjournal.com reports that CinemaCon isn’t just about all the red carpets, you know.

Away from the glitz, glamor and flashing lights are multiple trade show floors debuting the hottest products in movie technology, theater seating and concessions.

Here are some of the highlights from the CinemaCon trade show floor:

VR, VR, VR

Everywhere you turn, there’s another immersive VR experience. The RJ’s own Chris Lawrence has taken on many of them, from a cage dropped into the ocean surrounded by sharks to a zero-gravity airplane with a mummy sarcophagus in the center.

3D? WHAT ABOUT 4D?

4D technology has started to become integrated with theaters around the U.S. with 4DX. The chairs swivel, mist blows in your face, and the chair vibrates as Mark Wahlberg runs from Transformers. Think of it as a Disney ride, but a bit toned down.

Read more and see the videos at http://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/movies/cinemacon-las-vegas-highlights-future-movie-theater-technology-video


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