Kodak Used a Calendar That Had 13 Months
Here’s a random but interesting piece of photo-related trivia: did you know that Kodak used a calendar that had …
Here’s a random but interesting piece of photo-related trivia: did you know that Kodak used a calendar that had …
Perhaps sadder than the moment when a company officially discontinues a film is the moment when the last of that film is used, and that's what has just happen to Kodak's famous Plus-X 5231 movie film. Plus-X was discontinued a couple of years ago, and according to the LA Daily News, independent filmmaker Paul Bunnell's "The Ghastly Love of Johnny X" will be the last feature shot using the film. A film that for many years was a favorite of black and white cinematographers everywhere.
We've heard of camera manufacturers dipping into unrelated fields before, and we've also seen some pretty interesting marketing stunts, but in the early 90's Kodak had already done both... in a colorful, cuddly sort of way. Back then, as an either desperate or creative ploy to get kids into photography, Kodak came out with the Kolorkins: a set of colorful, collectible stuffed animals.
Kodak has been selling off its assets left and right as it tries to dig itself out of its financial hole. Most recently, it "successfully" sold its Gallery business to Shutterfly. But Kodak's most prized possession, and the sale it was hoping to make up the most ground with, is its massive collection of patents split into two portfolios.
Many words and/or phrases come to mind when you think of Kodak: photography, disposable camera, Kodak moment, and more recently bankruptcy. But we never thought we would be able to associate the phrases "nuclear reactor" and "enriched uranium" with the once-great photography giant -- until recently that is. That's because a few months ago a former Kodak employee let slip to the Democrat and Chronicle the existance of a little known, and never publicized, nuclear reactor hidden in the bowels of Kodak city for the last 30 years.
Back in November of last year Kodak sold off its sensor business — Kodak Image Sensor Solutions …
They say that when it rains it pours, and nowhere is that more evident than with the troubled, once-great photography company Kodak. After filing for bankruptcy, narrowing its focus to printers, and selling the Kodak Gallery for pennys on the dollar, we sort of hoped the company would start to see some rays of sunshine break through their perpetual cloud cover. Unfortunately, their quarter's earnings report is anything but sunny.
Early last month we reported that Shutterfly had agreed to buy Kodak Gallery for a meager $23.8 million. The process, done by way of a "stalking horse bid," meant that another company was allowed to make a competing bid for the gallery by April 20th.
Some might say that the city of Rochester, New York is struggling; others might say that it's evolving. One thing's for sure though: Rochester -- nicknamed The World's Image Centre -- is changing. Because of this, and because of the city's rich photographical history (think Kodak), ten of Magnum Photos' photographers have chosen Rochester as one of three locations currently being documented across the United States.
Kodak is asking the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for permission to pay $13.5 million in bonuses to roughly 300 executives …
If you ever turn to eBay to purchase film, you should purchase from sellers that have both a high …
Kodak’s film business just can’t seem to catch a break. One week the company announced the death …
Back in November of last year, we reported that Kodak had put its …
Kodak announced today that it has decided to discontinue its color reversal (AKA slide) films due to a steady …
It wasn’t too long ago that Kodak filed multiple patent infringement lawsuits against Apple in a scramble …
Shocking news: Kodak, the company that invented the first digital camera back in 1975, announced today that …
Kodak Theatre, the famous theater on Hollywood Boulevard that hosts the Academy Awards, …
Perhaps inspired by the vintage camera nightlights we shared last year, photographer Laura …
Bloomberg writes that Kodak’s bankruptcy announcement yesterday was simply another step …
Here’s a video that’s fascinating in light of Kodak’s bankruptcy announcement today. It was created back in …
Well, the rumors were true: today the iconic photography company Kodak announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. What this means is that the company is given permission to continue its normal operations as it struggles to restructure and transform into a sustainable business.
The Economist has a fascinating piece looking at the similarities and differences between …
CNNMoney has an interesting article on how the Kodak brand will likely survive …
Kodak might be on its deathbed, but that’s not stopping the company from launching a new volley …
Kodak was warned by the New York Stock Exchange yesterday that its stock …
Kodak is burning through $70 million every month and desperately trying to stay alive by selling off …
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Kodak may be “a shutter click …
Earlier this month, Kodak sold off its sensor business in an effort to raise some cash to stay alive …
After arriving late to the digital photography party, Kodak took another step away from the market yesterday by selling …
Kodak's fall from grace is an interesting case study that modern day companies can learn from. Even though the world's first digital camera was invented by one of its engineers, the company was unwilling to cannibalize its film business that, at the time, was making money hand over fist. By the time digital cameras started catching on, Kodak had missed the boat.
Over the past year, major movie camera manufacturers ARRI, Panavision and Aaton have all quietly stopped manufacturing film cameras …
Kodak’s website has a “Create” section stocked with all kinds of different photo …
Kodak’s stock plummeted again today, losing nearly 50% of its value and closing …
Yesterday Kodak’s stock fell 64 cents, or 26.9%, to close at $1.74 — the lowest the stock price has …
A neat way to reuse film canisters is to poke holes in the lids and turn them into salt …
Talk about a Kodak acquisition seems to be heating up as giant tech companies — including Google, Microsoft, and …
Ever wonder how George Eastman chose the name “Kodak” for the company he …
We reported yesterday that Kodak has taken defensive measures to prevent a hostile takeover for its extensive …
If you look at the price of Kodak's stock, you'll see that the company is currently worth about $600 million -- a figure that may be significantly lower than what its digital imaging patents could sell for. With the risk looming that a buyer might try to acquire the patents by simply taking over the company, Kodak is taking evasive maneuvers.
Kodak uploaded a video to YouTube recently thats been causing quite a bit of controversy. It’s a talk by …