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PYXIS 12K Unveiled, "I'm Your Huckleberry" Explained, IMAX/AMC Theater Upgrades

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Ryan Koo
April 10, 2025

PYXIS 12K Unveiled, "I'm Your Huckleberry" Explained, IMAX/AMC Theater Upgrades

Hey Readers,

Welcome back to another week of exciting tech and industry news for filmmakers. Between huge NAB announcements, US tariffs’ effect on the global film market, and new Senate bills targeting AI, we have a lot to unpack.

First up: AMC and IMAX are teaming up for a massive theatrical upgrade. Over 180 locations are getting a laser-fueled glow-up that might get more movie lovers back to the box office.

We’re also commemorating Val Kilmer’s passing by breaking down one of his most iconic lines: “I’m your Huckleberry” from Tombstone. Lastly, we geek out over Blackmagic’s new 12K camera drop that gives indie filmmakers inexpensive access to crazy high resolution.

📽️ Industry

AMC and IMAX theaters are getting a huge upgrade. Over 180 AMC locations are getting the laser treatment, which means brighter, sharper screens, more powerful audio, and fewer excuses to stay home and watch movies on your phone.

Is this the comeback theatrical needs? Click the link below and find out.

🗞️ Quick Reads from Industry

• China Contemplates Banning Hollywood Movies In Response to American Tariffs - China’s eyeing a Hollywood movie ban as a power move against new U.S. tariffs.

• Elijah Wood Says ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Wasn't a ‘Lucrative Scenario’ For The Actors - Elijah Wood says Lord of the Rings made billions—but not for the actors.

• US Senators Reintroduce AI “No Fakes” Bill - New “No Fakes Act” aims to stop AI from turning anyone into a digital puppet without permission.

🎞️ Movies & TV

Spoiler: “I'm your Huckleberry” is either a pledge of loyalty, a death threat, or just 1800s slang for “Yeah, I’m game.” No one can agree—and honestly, nobody cares enough to stop quoting it. Val Kilmer made the line immortal, and now we're stuck arguing about it like Doc Holliday would’ve wanted.

Think you know what it means? Click the link below and find out.

🗞️ Quick Reads from Movies & TV

• Slapstick, Satire, and Spoofs: The Cinematic DNA of 'The Naked Gun' - Liam Neeson trades Taken for slapstick in the first trailer for the Naked Gun reboot.

• The Lesson Hollywood Should Learn From 'Minecraft'

- The Minecraft movie proves that patience—and maybe a few blocky setbacks—can still build a box office hit.

• 'The White Lotus' Season Three Ending Explained - White Lotus Season 3 wraps up in Bangkok with betrayals, enlightenment, and a finale you won't stop dissecting.

📷 Tech

Blackmagic just dropped a 12K cinema camera before NAB even officially started, because... why not? The PYXIS 12K flexes a full-frame sensor, insane 12288x8040 resolution, 16 stops of dynamic range, and a price tag of $5,500. (Yeah, you read that right.) It’s basically daring filmmakers to find an excuse not to shoot in 12K now.

Want to know if this beast is the future of indie filmmaking—or just overkill for your hard drives? Dive into the specs and see what you’re really getting.

🗞️ Quick Reads for Directing

• The Aputure STORM 80c Can Now 'Go Anywhere' with New 3-Light Kit Option - Aputure’s new Storm lights promise to bring pro-level weatherproofing—and serious power—to your next shoot.

• Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K Adds New Autofocus Features and Upgrades - Blackmagic’s Cinema Camera 6K just got a major update, and yes, it’s actually worth getting excited about.

• Hands-On With the New Canon PowerShot V1 at NAB 2025 - Canon’s PowerShot V1 aims straight at vloggers with a NAB 2025 debut that’s all about portability and punch.

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