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The Academy Marquee Theater Listis designed to recognize the most remarkable movie theaters around the world and honor the best in exhibition, celebrating theaters that provide \u201cexceptional audience experiences, preserve cinematic history and serve as cultural anchors in their communities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>50 theaters will be selected for the first Marquee Theater List in the spring of 2027, including 25 theaters from the United States and 25 international theaters. A committee of Academy members across all branches will select the movie theaters, which will be approved by the Academy\u2019s Board of Governors.<\/p>\n<p>Eligible movie theaters must be brick-and-mortar theaters that operate year-round. A maximum of 10 theaters operated by the same theater chain or owner may be submitted in a single submission cycle.<\/p>\n<p>The evaluation criteria for the movie theaters is as follows: community engagement; visual and audio presentation; programming; diversity, inclusion and accessibility; historic significance and preservation; theater design, lighting and conditions; and concessions.<\/p>\n<p>The application is available now. For more information, visit Oscars.org.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=1165\">Gotham TV Award Winners: \u2018I Love LA,\u2019 \u2018Pluribus\u2019 and \u2018DTF St. Louis\u2019 Take Top Honors; Tim Robinson, Chase Infiniti and Michael Shannon Win Acting Prizes<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tMonday, June 1\t<\/h2>\n<p>\n<strong>James Cameron\u2019s Lightstorm Vision Acquires 3D Camera Manufacturer Stereotec<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tStereotec, a manufacturer of precision 3D camera rigs, has been acquired by James Cameron\u2019s Lightstorm Vision, the world\u2019s leading developer of integrated 3D production technology. Stereotec creates the equipment \u201cused on some of the most ambitious stereoscopic productions of the past decade,\u201d per the company.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n\tStereotec\u2019s rigs captured \u201cBillie Eilish \u2013 Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D),\u201d Ang Lee\u2019s \u201cGemini Man,\u201d \u201cBilly Lynn\u2019s Long Halftime Walk,\u201d the IR-3D rig on \u201cDune: Part Two\u201d and other Immersive titles for Meta Quest and Apple Vision Pro. For its work in stereoscopic 3D, Stereotec has been awarded twelve Lumiere Awards from the Advanced Imaging Society.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=1163\">Bill Owens, Ex-\u201960 Minutes\u2019 Boss, Scorns CBS News Overhaul of Show<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cFlorian (Dr Maier) and I share a vision for the 3D future, like brothers from another mother. We intend to manifest that vision together through rapid advancement in technology over the next few years. 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