In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria and Sperling Reich explore the evolution of cinema technology. They cover the transition from xenon to laser projectors, the challenges faced by Alamo Drafthouse with Sony Digital Cinema, the rise and setbacks of LED screens, and the standardization of immersive audio with IAB. They also discuss the industry's need for innovation and reflect on the slow adoption of technology in certain areas. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro01:13 Amazon's billion-dollar investment03:23 Cinema forecast for 202405:46 The digital cinema tech evolution08:44 Transition from xenon to laser projectors15:00 Digital cinema’s broken promises16:50 The LED revolution21:17 The lack of innovation in cinema’s technology24:20 eSports in cinemas27:09 The North America Cinema Awards winners29:35 The challenges faced by journalists covering the cinema business