Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt reigns again Nov 3, 2009
The first of those films she produced was 1912 s Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, and at six reels long it finally began receiving its due after Turner Classic Movies funded the George Eastman House to restore it a few years back. Since it was a silent movie, a new film score was written for it by the Canadian husband-wife songwriting team of Raine Maida lead vocalist from Our Lady Peace and Chantal Kreviazuk. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Oz' Gets An HD Makeover Sep 10, 2009
Even though the negative was "in extremely good condition," and despite the fact that the George Eastman House has done "a marvelous job of storing and protecting the negative," Price noted that Warner Bros. still needed to clean up the image manually, frame by frame. (Multichannel News)
Free medical aid a click away Aug 18, 2009
Finding health-care help is available for free at a new Web site designed by George Eastman of Edgewater, a former Army medic and Bert Fish Medical Center Intensive Care Unit case manager and discharge planner. Eastman created -- LOS stands for "length of stay" and other information used by the "pros" in health-care coordination, he said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Flip a flop compared to Kodak’s new Zi8 Aug 13, 2009
When entrepreneur George Eastman needed a name for his camera company, he came up with something short, crisp, and memorable: Kodak. When Kodak needed a name for its new pocket video camera, its marketing geniuses came up with something dreadful: the Zi8. (Boston Globe)
On the 40th anniversary of the first manned moon landing today's scientists point to new frontiers Jul 16, 2009
D. George Eastman Professor, Brain tive Sciences and Linguistics Chair, Brain tive Sciences University of Rochester. Controlling and preventing viral infections. (EurekAlert!)
PULSE BLOG UPDATE: Weekend agenda makes me wish I was here Jul 11, 2009
The showing accompanies the colleges exhibit Tracks: The Railroad Photographs from the George Eastman House Collection. Visit the exhibit first and receive a ticket for free popcorn. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Silent Legends On DVD Jul 7, 2009
Another long-lost film from the same year, "Sherlock Holmes," starring Barrymore (Drew's grandfather) as the great detective, surfaces today in a restoration from George Eastman House. Barrymore is a cerebral Holmes in this fun mystery inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle's novels, featuring the film debuts of Roland Young (as Dr. Watson) and William Powell (future "Thin Man" star). (New York Post -- Entertainment)
PULSE BLOG UPDATE: Green Fest takes center stage Saturday Jun 27, 2009
Dickinson College will show a free screening of at dusk tonight as part of its new , Tracks: The Railroad in Photographs from the George Eastman House Collection on the lawn outside the Weiss Center for the Arts. Lawn space will be open to visitors beginning at 7 p.m. Free popcorn for those who visit the photo exhibition definitely worth checking out. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Sorry, Paul Simon, Kodak's taking Kodachrome away Jun 24, 2009
At Kodak's request, McCurry will shoot one of the last rolls of Kodachrome film and donate the images to the George Eastman House museum, which honors the company's founder, in Rochester. For McCurry, who after 25 years with Kodachrome moved on to digital photography and other films in the last few years, the project will close out an era. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Awards and plans of CHS graduates Jun 16, 2009
Steven Ravlin: Western Oregon University; Western Oregon Merit Scholarship, George Eastman Young Leaders Award; Rotary Award, two years varsity baseball, OSAA Scholar Athlete. McKenzie Redbert: Western Oregon University; track scholarship. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The Genesee Country Inn Jun 2, 2009
Attractions such as Letchworth State Park, the George Eastman House, the Finger Lakes Wine Trails, and the Woodbury Strong Museum are all within driving distance. The area around the Inn also features areas for skiing, hiking, nature walks, and golf. (Suite101.com)
Oshkosh to host Public Enemies screening at Marcus June 30 May 25, 2009
Paine Art Center nsSeeing Ourselves: Masterpieces of American Photography from the George Eastman House CollectionWhen: June 6 to Oct. 11, during museum hours. Where: The Paine Art Center and Gardens, 1410 Algoma Blvd.Highlights: The collection, touted as a greatest hits collection of 150 years of American photographic history, covers images from iconic Ansel Adams landscapes to pop culture photos of Marilyn Monroe and Jackie Kennedy, and everything in between. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Coming to Grips with Student Suicide May 7, 2009
" ABVI Goodwill is celebrating its mission and its customers with sales in every store and some job opportunities. Canandaigua Police said the Canandaigua Academy student who shot and killed himself inside the school Tuesday had a sawed-off shotgun, 30 rounds of ammunition, and two improvised explosive devices. Some Xerox employees were told Tuesday morning that, because of the economy, the company will be slowing down some production lines over the summer. Action for a Better Community is... (R News)
Walkers Help Raise Money for MS May 4, 2009
That's why it's important to do something about it," said Randal Simonetti, Upstate New York MS Society. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune condition that affects the central nervous system. Last year, the Upstate MS Walk raised $1.5 million, which is the same goal as this year. ajl Print Friendly Version Just days after U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter announced he'd be stepping down in June, speculation over who President Obama might choose to replace him is well underway. Some say... (R News)
226 Confirmed U.S. Cases of H1N1 May 4, 2009
How ill people get when they contract the virus seems to be quite mild because as the number of probable, confirmed, and suspected cases have increased, we haven't had a corresponding wave of severe illnesses," said Daines. Daines said the state completed tests on 23 cases outside New York City on Saturday, most of which tested negative. ajl Print Friendly Version Just days after U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter announced he'd be stepping down in June, speculation over who President Obama... (R News)
RPO Plays Live to 'Wizard of Oz' Film May 4, 2009
The George Eastman House and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra teamed up for a cinematic symphony ... The George Eastman House and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra teamed up for a cinematic symphony. (R News)
Busing, school closures heat up debate Apr 30, 2009
George Eastman gave this school to black students. It was a gift from the heart and needed by men. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
High Falls Film Fest Returns Apr 17, 2009
" Redgrave, the fifth generation of a theatrical family, is slated to receive the festival's Susan B. ANTHONY "Failure is Impossible" award. The festival's mission is to feature exceptional work of women in all areas of film, video and new media. This year the festival presents 80 titles. The High Falls Film Fest is also a boost for the local economy. Organizers say it is only fitting that The Flower City play host to a fest that caters to the arts. "Rochester is the home of motion picture film,... (R News)
'Syntax' emphasizes photography, technology, and new ways of seeing Apr 3, 2009
His work would mystify George Eastman. It might even mystify Edwin Land. (Boston Globe)
Big names sit on 'bottom rung' Mar 11, 2009
Kodak, founded in 1880 by camera pioneer George Eastman, saw its profitable film business "evaporate" as digital cameras gained dominance, Chief Executive Officer Antonio Perez said in an interview on February 5. "Any speculation, however informed, suggesting that Kodak is less than financially sound is irresponsible," said Kodak spokesman David Lanzillo. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Lafayette Field Hockey Adds Five for 2009 Feb 18, 2009
" Mara Kish Mara Kish (Williamsburg, Va./Hampton Roads Academy) Kish comes to College Hill as the only non-Pennsylvania native recruit. She adds depth at goalkeeper after lettering three years and earning first-team all-conference honors at Hampton Roads Academy in 2008-09. In her junior season she snagged 349 saves and boasted an 82 percent save rate. She was selected to the Second Team Daily Press All Stars and served as team captain her final year. An avid singer, she founded an a cappella... (Goleopards.com)
Kodak chief say 'no' to sale Feb 8, 2009
Kodak, founded in 1880 by camera pioneer George Eastman, saw its profitable film business evaporate as digital cameras gained dominance, Perez said. The company lost $US4. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
