SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
WELCOME TO CINEASIA This is the official convention schedule of events for CineAsia 2017. The schedule includes a listing of all events taking place for the duration of the convention at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. In lieu of a Passport fully registered delegates will receive an Access Pass. The Access Pass allows fully registered delegates entry into all scheduled events. NOTE: Lost or stolen Access Passes will not be replaced and are non transferable. IMPORTANT NOTICE Security continues to be a major initiative at all CineAsia screenings and product presentations. In order to maintain and protect the integrity of content presented at the convention, we kindly advise that the use of mobile phones or any other kind of photo or video recording device is strictly prohibited in the theatre. To further protect product being shown, we have installed the Optishell Anti Piracy System and we will have security personnel at each event utilizing night vision goggles. Anyone caught using any type of recording device will have their Access Pass confiscated and will be escorted out of the theatre. We ask that none of the films screened or product featured are reviewed or commented on regardless of good or bad. Please note, this includes speaking to members of the press, personal and professional blogs, social networking sites like Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, or likewise. Thank you. ENJOY THE SHOW!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 12 14 DECEMBER 2017 HONG KONG CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE TASTE THE FEELING Offical Beverage Sponsor Please visit the Theatre Foyer and Booth #124 for beverage service throughout the convention.
Tuesday, 12 December 07.00 18.00 General Convention Registration (Convention Foyer, Level 1, HKCEC) 07.30 16.00 Trade Show Registration (Hall 3G Foyer, Level 3, HKCEC) 08.00 08.30 Breakfast (Theatre Foyer, Level 1, HKCEC) CO SPONSORS: HOSTS: Monica Datta, Customer Development Director, Asia Pacific, The Coca Cola Company Junghoon Cho, COO, Business Management, HQ, 4DX 08.45 10.45 Business Sessions (Theatre 2, Level 1, HKCEC) 08.45 Growing Together: Asia and America s Shared Cinematic Future An Update from the MPA PRESENTER: Charles Rivkin, CEO, MPAA
09.00 Global Trends A Panel Discussion Presented by the International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) How are distributors marketing films in select regions? What updates are exhibitors making to their cinemas to drive attendance? Join us as we take an in depth look what it takes to keep moviegoers coming back to the cinema. KEYNOTE: Kurt Rieder, Executive Vice President, Theatrical Distribution, Twentieth Century Fox International MODERATOR: Ioan Allen, Dolby Laboratories PANELISTS: Neil Campbell, President & CEO, Landmark Cinemas Canada Gerald Dibbayawan, CEO, Cinemaxx Group Kamal Gianchandani, Chief Executive Officer, PVR Pictures and Chief of Strategy, PVR Ltd. Anne Wong, Senior VP of Marketing, Universal Pictures, China 10.00 What Keeps the Consumer Coming Back to the Cinema? A Consumer Panel Discussion With movie theatres continuously evolving to keep up with today s consumers, join Disney s David Kornblum as he sits with a panel of cross generational moviegoers to discuss the concepts that keep them coming back to the movies. MODERATOR: David Kornblum, Vice President Studio APAC/R and Global Acquisitions, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International
11.00 Warner Bros. Pictures International Product Presentation (Theatre 1, Level 1, HKCEC) PRESENTED BY: Thomas Molter, Executive Vice President, International Distribution Erlina Suharjono, Executive Vice President, Asia 11.00 16.00 CineAsia Trade Show & Luncheon Join the 2017 Exhibitors for Lunch on the Trade Show Floor. (Lunch served from 12.00 13.30) (Hall 3G, Level 3, HKCEC) CO SPONSORS: HOSTS: Dr. Man-Nang Chong, Founder, Chairman and CEO, GDC Technology Bill Neighbors, SVP & General Manager, Cinema, Digital Media & Streaming Solutions, DTS, Inc
12.00 13.00 CineAsia University on the Trade Show Floor (Booth 801, Hall 3G, Level 3, HKCEC) 12.00 The Future of Concessions Merchandising This presentation will provide insight into the changing world of licensed film promotions sold at the concession stand, and highlight the importance of this growing revenue stream for cinemas in Asia and around the world. PRESENTER: Jeff Waaland, President, Golden Link, Inc. 12.30 Refreshing the Movies Join Coca Cola to hear about their strategy and approach to driving beverage growth in cinemas in the Asia context. PRESENTER: Monica Datta, Customer Development Director, Asia Pacific, The Coca Cola Company 13.00 The Time for Smart Operation in Cinema is Coming (Theatre 2, Level 1, HKCEC) Smart operation will provide you with a full range of centralized and efficient theater operating system, bringing you into an unmanned intelligent screening era. MODERATOR: Dr. Li Yi, Director of CineAppo & Founder of ALPD PANELISTS: Mr. Lin XiaoFei, Total Manager, CFGDC Dr. Man-Nang Chong, Founder, Chairman and CEO, GDC Technology Mr. Chen LongJun, Chairman, Shenzhen Mopon Information Systems Co., Ltd.
14.30 Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International Product Presentation & Screening of COCO in RealD 3D (Theatre 1, Level 1, HKCEC) PRESENTED BY: David Kornblum, Vice President Studio APAC/R and Global Acquisitions 17.30 Refreshment Break (Theatre Foyer, Level 1, HKCEC) 18.00 Paramount Pictures International Product Presentation & Screening of Downsizing (Theatre 1, Level 1, HKCEC) PRESENTED BY: Mark Viane, President, International Theatrical Distribution
20.30 Opening Night Dinner Reception (Theatre Foyer, Level 1, HKCEC) CO SPONSORS: HOSTS: Mark Viane, President International Theatrical Distribution, Paramount Doug Darrow, Senior Vice President, Cinema Business Group, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Michael Archer, Vice President, Worldwide Cinema Sales, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Hong Kong Tourism Board
Wednesday, 13 December 07.30 17.00 General Convention Registration (Convention Foyer, Level 1, HKCEC) 07.30 18.00 Trade Show Registration (Hall 3G Foyer, Level 3, HKCEC) 08.00 08.45 Breakfast (Theatre Foyer, Level 1, HKCEC) CO SPONSORS: HOSTS: Isabelle Glachant, Greater China Representative, unifrance Junsuke (James) Mikami, Senior Manager, NEC Display Solutions
09.00 10.15 A Focus on International Distribution (Theatre 1, Level 1, HKCEC) Country Statistics A Closer Look at China, France, India, Japan and Korea PRESENTER: Jim Zak, Senior Vice President, Movies Worldwide, comscore Regional Presentations With the success of regional film at an all time high, we invite you to join us as we showcase product from across the APAC region. See exclusive content from China, France, Korea and India. PARTICIPATING STUDIOS: Edko Films, Hong Kong unifrance ilms and Creative Europe, France Lotte Cinema, Korea Universal Pictures International, India 10.15 Refreshment Break (Theatre Foyer, Level 1, HKCEC) 10.45 Universal Pictures International Product Presentation 3D provided by RealD, Inc. (Theatre 1, Level 1, HKCEC) PRESENTED BY: Niels Swinkels, Executive Vice President, International Distribution Jack Ledwith, Senior Vice President, International Marketing & Distribution
12.00 13.00 Lunch (Congress Plus, Level 4, HKCEC) CO SPONSORS: HOSTS: Niels Swinkels, Executive Vice President, International Distribution, Universal Pictures International Jack Ledwith, Senior Vice President, International Marketing & Distribution, Universal Pictures International Wim Buyens, Senior VP, GM Entertainment, Barco N.V. Travis Reid, Chief Operating Officer, RealD, Inc. Edman Chan, Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific, RealD, Inc. 13.00 18.00 CINEASIA TRADE SHOW (Hall 3G, Level 3, HKCEC) 14.30 16.30 CineAsia University on the Trade Show Floor (Booth 801, Hall 3G, Level 3, HKCEC)
14.30 New Technology for Digital Cinema 2.0 Cinemas have a bright future despite the evolving trends in the entertainment and media industry because, like restaurants, cinemas are an important part of the service industry. The operators have to do their part, though, and consistently engage the new generation of moviegoers by meeting their needs and lifestyles with new cinema technologies to ensure continual growth in the market. PRESENTER: Dr. Man-Nang Chong, Founder, Chairman and CEO, GDC Technology 15.30 An Introduction to DTS:X and Immersive Audio An introduction to DTS:X technology and its related suite of software tools. An overview of how these tools are used for theatrical productions as well as Blu ray and streaming near field productions will be presented. PRESENTER: Cedric Tio, Principal Engineer, DTS, Inc. 16.00 Cinema Sound for Solid Screens The advent of active screens in professional cinema has introduced challenges for the audio system. Harman with Samsung s Audio Lab has been at the forefront of solving these challenges. This session will discuss the research and solutions that Harman has developed. PRESENTER: Dan Saenz, Solutions Manager, Harman Professional Solutions
16.00 17.00 Happy Hour on the Trade Show Floor (Hall 3G, Level 3, HKCEC) SPONSOR: HOST: Phil Chen, General Manager, Cineappo Laser Cinema Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd. 17.30 Sony Pictures International Product Presentation 3D provided by RealD, Inc. (Theatre 1, Level 1, HKCEC) PRESENTED BY: Steven O Dell, President, International Releasing CineAsia Franchise Achievement Award Insidious
18.30 Dinner Reception (Theatre Foyer, Level 1, HKCEC) SPONSORS: HOSTS: Andrew Cripps, President, International Theatrical Distribution, Twentieth Century Fox International Kurt Rieder, Executive Vice President, Asia Pacific Theatrical Distribution, Twentieth Century Fox International Don Savant, President, Global Sales, Theatre Development & Exhibitor Relations and Executive Vice President, IMAX Corporation 19.45 Twentieth Century Fox International Product Presentation & Screening of The Greatest Showman (Theatre 1, Level 1, HKCEC) PRESENTED BY: Andrew Cripps, President, International Theatrical Distribution Kurt Rieder, Executive Vice President, Asia Pacific Theatrical Distribution
Thursday, 14 December 08.00 13.00 General Convention Registration (Convention Foyer, Level 1, HKCEC) 08.00 11.30 Trade Show Registration (Hall 3G Foyer, Level 3, HKCEC) 08.30 11.30 CineAsia Trade Show & Breakfast (Hall 3G, Level 3, HKCEC) (Breakfast to be served from 08.30 10.00) SPONSOR: HOST: Won Chun Cha, Chief Executive Officer 10.00 Screening Studiocanal s The Commuter (Theatre 1, Level 1, HKCEC) PRESENTED BY: Celine Lin, Sales Supervisor for Asia
12.00 A Toast to the 2017 Honorees (Grand Ballroom Foyer, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong) CO SPONSORS: HOSTS: Dr. Man-Nang Chong, Founder, Chairman and CEO, GDC Technology Bill Neighbors, SVP & General Manager, Cinema, Digital Media & Streaming Solutions, DTS, Inc. 12.30 Final Day Lunch and Awards Ceremony (Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong) CO SPONSORS: HOSTS: Dale Miller, Executive Vice President, Global Sales, Christie Lin Yu, Vice President of Sales, Christie Asia Pacific Jim Zak, Senior Vice President, Theatrical International, comscore EMCEE: Andrew Cripps, President, International Theatrical Distribution, Twentieth Century Fox International
AWARD PRESENTATIONS: comscore s Asia Pacific Box Office Achievement Award Wolf Warrior 2 Motion Picture Association (MPA) Asia Pacific Copyright Educator (A.C.E. Graham Burke, Village Roadshow Limited Special Achievement Award Won Chun Cha, Lotte Cinema Exhibitor of the Year Ajay Bijli, PVR Cinemas Distributor of the Year Yusuke Okada, TOEI Company Technology Innovator of the Year Barco
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