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Qube Cinema, Inc. is a company with a passion for cinema and a thorough understanding of film, video, audio and computer technology along with vast experience in the production, post-production and exhibition industries – a unique combination of expertise that has helped in the development of the company’s digital cinema technology. A subsidiary of India-based Real Image Media Technologies, Qube Cinema draws on decades of domain expertise in the media and entertainment space as well as long-standing relationships with key technology leaders.
Sonic Equipment Company is a one stop provider for all of your Digital Cinema needs. From site survey to install, our knowledgeable staff is there with you.  Our certified and bonded technicians will work you and your staff through the install and training. Be sure to ask us about our Digital Service options. From digital conversions to building new theatres, our company is your best choice. We have been building and renovating theatres for more than 20 years across the Midwest. This experience allows us to be there with you from consultation to your grand opening. Call us today or follow us on the web.
Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc., is the leading provider of a broad range of entertainment industry services and technologies to major Hollywood Studios and an international client base. Services include motion picture film processing, printing and distribution; EFILM digital intermediates; post production and subtitling services; titles design and digital VFX; DVD compression, encoding and authoring; digital cinema services, digital asset management, digital distribution; and marketing fulfillment services. Deluxe facilities include: Los Angeles, Toronto, London, Rome, Florence, Madrid, and Barcelona.
XpanD, a distinguished leader for the most advanced 3D Active technologies in digital entertainment today, is both original and creative by delivering the highest performance in 3D. With an emerging library of diverse 3D digital films and strong relationships with major and independent distributors, we continue to amaze and inspire audiences around the globe. XpanD systems are offered for theaters and spaces of every size whether creating a new build, retrofitting into existing venues or outfitting a production/screening environment. From large format to smaller theatrical utilization, XpanD delivers the most sophisticated, easily adaptive and reliable 3D Digital technology available. Recognized as the highest level of acuity in 3D imaging, a predominant group of Hollywood studios, production/post-houses and creative content developers choose XpanD.
MikroM, based in Berlin, Germany, is an independent technology provider for digital cinema specialising in field-proven Secure Media Block technologies. MikroM´s JPEG2000/MPEG-2 PCI decoder board MVC200-DC was the first FPGA based 2K Media Block for digital cinema servers conforming to DCI specifications on the market and has been integrated into several digital cinema servers. MikroM´s MVC10x decoder family based on the self-developed MPEG-2 HD decoder ASIC HiPEG+ has been used since 2002 in several digital cinema applications worldwide. With more than 12 years of experience in the cinema environment, MikroM continues to develop and introduce most flexible and future-proof 2K/4K Media Block solutions for both Digital Cinema/EC servers and digital cinema projectors. Upcoming products include a 2K/4K Integrated Media Block for digital cinema projectors.
RealD is the global leader in 3D technology, leveraging decades of expertise to create the most stunningly realistic and enjoyable digital 3D experience in theaters worldwide.  RealD’s Cinema System is deployed across the world’s largest 3D network, delivering a powerful 3D experience and immersive visual with no flicker, no need to hold your head upright and no silly paper glasses, replacing them with lightweight, recyclable plastic shades.
DLP Cinema is driving the all digital moviegoing experience. Since Texas Instruments invented DLP Cinema technology 10 years ago, more and more theaters are converting from film to a stunning, all-digital picture. At the heart of every DLP Cinema projector is an optical semiconductor. This chip contains over 2 million microscopic mirrors that reflect light digitally to create a spectacular image on the big screen using over 35 trillion colors. DLP Cinema projectors have proven reliability, having been deployed in theaters for nearly 10 years. DLP Cinema-enabled projectors are sold through three licensees: Barco, Christie, and NEC.
XDC is a global provider of digital cinema solutions in Europe. XDC manages operations for the deployment of digital cinema systems in theatres (based on different business models: VPF, leasing …), as well as preparing and delivering digital content which is distributed in cinemas. XDC also manufactures advanced digital cinema products: servers, theatre management systems, central libraries, and more.
Arqiva is a leading international satellite communications infrastructure company distributing digital cinema, video, and data to cinemas, government and broadcast customers around the world.  Arqiva also provides extensive media services through its studios and mobile broadcasting facilities.  Arqiva’s core assets include owned and operated teleports at key global locations including Los Angeles, Washington, London and Paris. These incorporate Arqiva’s comprehensive satellite capacity and international terrestrial fibre network.
Strong Digital is a division of Ballantyne of Omaha, a provider of motion picture projection, specialty lighting and digital cinema equipment and services. Ballantyne also supplies specialty projection equipment utilized by major theater chains and location-based entertainment providers and manufactures specialty entertainment lighting products used at top arenas, television and motion picture production studios, theme parks and architectural sites around the world.
Christie is a leader in visual solutions for world-class organizations, offering diverse applications for business, entertainment, and industry. A leading innovator in film projection since 1929 and a pioneer in projection systems since 1979, Christie has established a global reputation as a total service provider and the world's single source manufacturer of a variety of display technologies and solutions. Christie offers comprehensive solutions for cinema, large audience venues, control rooms, business presentations, training facilities, 3D and Virtual Reality, simulation and education as well as industrial and government environments.
Meyer Sound makes the finest loudspeakers for high-performance digital cinema applications, including VIP auditoriums and screening rooms.  Ideally suited for both feature movies as well as alternative content.  Meyer Sound is devoted to meeting the needs of exhibition, film post-production, music studios and sound reinforcement professionals with the finest audio systems available. 
Datasat Digital Entertainment (formerly DTS Digital Cinema) is an expert provider of digital entertainment services for content owners and exhibitors. A leading innovator and supplier of 5.1 digital surround sound for motion pictures, the company specializes in content management solutions for the delivery and exhibition of movies and other content in digital form, with a dedicated focus on supporting the film industry's transition to digital cinema.
A Global Fortune 500 company with more than 154,000 employees worldwide and more than $41 billion in revenues, NEC Corporation has a history of more than 100 years of leadership and innovation in technology. NEC’s Digital Cinema Division leverages NEC’s expertise in visual display products, IT infrastructure and integration services to develop specialized solutions for the delivery and management of digital content. By combining the expertise of movie-making professionals with technological innovation of NEC, NEC’s Digital Cinema Division delivers STARUS™ Digital Cinema projectors and ADVASuite™ In-Theatre Advertising solutions that meet the requirements of the cinema industry.
Technicolor Digital Cinema has been a pioneer in the advancement of digital cinema initiatives.  By working side-by-side with content providers as a technology enabler and service provider, Technicolor is utilizing its industry knowledge and expertise to develop solutions for technologies and standards to facilitate the global commercialization of digital cinema.  With locations worldwide, Technicolor offers the most comprehensive set of digital cinema services including content mastering, satellite & physical distribution, digital key management, and fulfillment services for accessories such as 3D glasses—all supported by a 24/7 multilingual customer call center.  Technicolor has mastered and distributed features for every major studio, currently serving cinemas in 35 countries, and operates the largest digital cinema satellite footprint in the industry.  Additionally, Technicolor delivers pre-show advertising content via its satellite distribution network to over 6,000 screens weekly.
Doremi Cinema is the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of digital cinema servers and mastering stations. Doremi’s DCP-2000 was the first commercially available server capable of playing JPEG2000 digital movies conforming to DCI specifications. With its technological head start, Doremi has over 8,500 servers installed worldwide, and continues to develop and introduce new products for theater owners as they transition to all digital exhibition.
QSC is the cinema leader of complete D-cinema audio technology under one brand. Complete QSC B-chain solutions provide the very best play back for Digital Cinema, for both feature release and alternative content. QSC system designs offer remote monitor and control of cinema complex sound systems integrated into the D-cinema network infrastructure. With 40 years in the pro audio business QSC provides innovative solutions that integrate, signal processing, amplification and loudspeakers seamlessly to provide both exhibiters and cinema patrons a true D-cinema experience.
Arts Alliance Media (AAM), based in London, is Europe's leading provider of digital film distribution services, dedicated to building a European digital network to deliver film to the cinema, to the home and between industry players. For digital cinema, AAM provides end-to-end digital cinema solutions encompassing equipment selection, financing and integration, operator training, installation and support, and content management and delivery. AAM provides a full range of encoding, print and key management services, including: encoding, encryption and packaging all to current DCI standards, print creation and delivery, key generation and delivery, and repackaging and versioning. All services carried out in our in house facilities – FACT and MPA approved, complete with full digital cinema for quality control.
Dolby Laboratories develops and delivers products and technologies that make the entertainment experience more realistic and immersive. For four decades Dolby has been at the forefront of defining high-quality audio and surround sound in cinema, broadcast, home audio systems, cars, DVDs, headphones, games, televisions, and personal computers. Based in San Francisco with European headquarters in England, the company has entertainment industry liaison offices in New York and Los Angeles, and licensing liaison offices in London, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.
Sony Corporation is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Sony’s SXRD™ 4K Digital Cinema Projection technology has continued to evolve to meet the ever expanding needs of digital cinema exhibition. The Sony SXRD projectors are designed to be compliant with the DCI specifications. The SXRD projector’s 4K resolution is derived from its 4096 by 2160 pixel matrix, or approximately 8.8 million pixels, allowing it to deliver four times the resolution of today’s high-definition televisions. The projectors in its SXRD line carry the CineAlta 4K™ brand. The entire Sony CineAlta range now represents a complete spectrum of solutions for acquisition, production and now, professional display.
Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. is the global leader in fulfilling the promise of digital cinema. Its ground-breaking technology platform helps exhibitors, distributors, studios and content providers transform the consumer movie experience -- by expanding theatrical features to include not only movies but also live 2-D and 3-D performances such as sporting events, concerts and gaming. The Company also enables theatres to create exhibitions and advertising opportunities targeted to specific audience groups and locations thereby offering new revenue opportunities for these venues. Cinedigm's leading digital cinema platform and one-of-a-kind satellite delivery operations support more than 3,700 theatre screens across the United States with over nine million digital showings of Hollywood features to date.
Barco, a global technology company, designs and develops visualization products for a variety of selected professional markets. Barco has its own facilities for Sales & Marketing, Customer Support, R&D and Manufacturing in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. Barco (Euronext Brussels: BAR) is active in more than 90 countries with about 3800 employees worldwide. Barco posted sales of euro 751 million in 2006.
MasterImage is the world’s top-class stereoscopic 3D display developer and manufacturer. MasterImage’s stereoscopic 3D display consists of eyeglasses-free stereoscopic LCD and single projector type digital theater system. Those show a realistic depth of popping-out images beyond the limit of existing flat 2D screen.  MasterImage’s 3D display products are successfully commercialized in the field of theater and personal devices market. 
GDC Technology (“GDC”) is a subsidiary of the Hong Kong publicly listed company - Global Digital Creations Holdings Limited. GDC’s shareholders include Global Digital Creations Holdings Limited and Mr Li Ka-Shing (the world’s 11th wealthiest person according to Forbes 2008). GDC is a leading global digital cinema solution provider with a number of world-first achievements: The first company to develop a software-based digital cinema server (2000); first to use encrypted mobile hard disk drives for content delivery (2000); first to deploy 2K digital cinema multiplexes (2003, Singapore); and first to deliver quad-link digital cinema servers (2008). GDC is currently the world’s second largest provider of digital cinema servers with an installation base of more than 1000, serving its customers through offices in the U.S., Singapore, Hong Kong and China.
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Datasat Digital Entertainment Congratulates 2010 Oscar® Nominees Chatsworth, Calif—Feb 4, 2010
Datasat Digital Entertainment wishes to extend congratulations to all 2010 Oscar® Nominees, with special accolades to the eight nominees for best picture that feature a Datasat Digital Entertainment Soundtrack – Avatar, The Blind Side, District 9, Inglourious Basterds, Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire, A Serious Man, Up and Up in the Air.  Full Release • Past Datasat Digital Entertainment Press Rels. • Datasat Digital Entertainment Dir. Page • Datasat Digital Entertainment Web Site
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Cobb Theatres select Barco for luxury theatre launch New upscale CineBistro venues elegantly combine dining and movies, with projection provided by Barco DP-1500 and DP-2000 digital cinema projectors Sacramento, CA—Feb 3, 2010
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Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, announced today that Cobb Theatres of Birmingham, Alabama has selected and installed Barco digital cinema projectors into its first three “CineBistro” theatres located in the Tampa and Miami, Florida areas.  Full Release • Past Barco Press Rels. • Barco Dir. Page • Barco Web Site
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Barco Exclusive Digital Cinema Projector Supplier for 60th Anniversary Berlinale Kortrijk, Belgium—Feb 2, 2010
Barco, a global leader in digital cinema projection technology, is proud to announce that it has once again been chosen as the exclusive digital cinema projector supplier for the Berlinale's 60th anniversary edition.  Full Release • Past Barco Press Rels. • Barco Dir. Page • Barco Web Site
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Arts Alliance Media Reaches Agreement with Denmark Digital Independent Cinema Group to Roll Out Digital Cinema Across Denmark London—Feb 2, 2010
Arts Alliance Media (AAM) – Europe’s leading provider of digital cinema technology, content and deployment – today announced that they have reached an agreement with Denmark Digital, a group of 31 Danish independent cinemas, to convert around 60 screens across the country to digital. The total value of the deal will exceed 50m kr (€6.7m/$9.3m).  Full Release • Past Arts Alliance Media Press Rels. • Arts Alliance Media Dir. Page • Arts Alliance Media Web Site
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Cinedigm Announces Pact with Vista for International Software Distribution Leading International Cinema Software Company to Represent Cinedigm’s Industry Standard Theatre Command Center™ Theatre Management System for Digital Cinema Multiplexes MORRISTOWN, N.J—Feb 1, 2010
Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp.(NASDAQ: CIDM) and Vista Entertainment Solutions, Inc. announced today an agreement for Vista and its network of business partners to exclusively distribute and support Cinedigm’s Theatre Command Center™ software in certain major international territories.  Full Release • Past Cinedigm Press Rels. • Cinedigm Dir. Page • Cinedigm Web Site
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Christie and FTT Enter into an Agreement for 300 Christie Solaria Series Projectors Mönchengladbach (Germany)—Jan 27, 2010
Christie®, a global leader in visual solutions for business, entertainment and industry, is proud to announce the successful conclusion of a framework purchasing agreement for 300 Christie Solaria series projectors with FTT, its German integration and service partner headquartered in Düsseldorf.  Full Release • Past Christie Press Rels. • Christie Dir. Page • Christie Web Site
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Dolby Helps Red Bull Media House’s First 3D Movie Screening Short movie provides exciting new dimension on extreme Alpine World Cup piste London,—Jan 25, 2010
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) provided digital cinema mastering and technical support for the screening of Red Bull’s first 3D movie at the 70th annual Hahnenkamm World Cup Alpine ski event in Kitzbühel, Austria last weekend.  Full Release • Past Dolby Press Rels. • Dolby Dir. Page • Dolby Web Site
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The International 3D Society Successfully Launches Hosted by XpanD Los Angeles, CA—Jan 25, 2010
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The International 3D Society (I3DS) in conjunction with XpanD, hosted a successful inaugural membership reception Wednesday night. The Society will provide regular monthly seminars and gatherings for its 3D membership.  Full Release • Past XpanD Press Rels. • XpanD Dir. Page • XpanD Web Site
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XDC Appoints David Pope As Director of Operations for United Kingdom & Ireland Liege, Belgium—Jan 25, 2010
From January 2010, David Pope joins XDC, the n°1 digital cinema company in Europe, to lead the operations in United Kingdom and Ireland.  Full Release • Past XDC Press Rels. • XDC Dir. Page • XDC Web Site
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Dolby 3D and Dolby Digital Surround Sound Deliver an Immersing Experience for the 2010 Sundance Film Festival Mark Lewis’ Cane Toads: The Conquest presented with premium quality Dolby solutions San Francisco—Jan 25, 2010
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Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) announced today that Dolby® 3D Digital Cinema has been selected to screen the World Premiere of Mark Lewis’ documentary Cane Toads: The Conquest in 3D at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival.  Full Release • Past Dolby Press Rels. • Dolby Dir. Page • Dolby Web Site
More Press Releases Feb 5, 2010 Rod Wheeler joins Unique Digital Ltd as International Sales and Marketing Director Feb 3, 2010 IMAX Expands in Russia Jan 21, 2010 The 3D choice for the Sundance Film Festival is Barco
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As the only digital cinema projectors selected for use at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival, Barco projectors will screen the festival's 3D entry, Cane Toads: The Conquest — a documentary by filmmaker Mark Lewis.
Jan 19, 2010 Oculus3d™ Announces 3D Projection Solution for Existing 35 Millimeter Film Projectors Jan 18, 2010 Moving Image Technologies Hires Elizabeth Sands as its New Director of Sales Jan 11, 2010 Barco and Cinema West Partner in California’s Largest 3D Digital Cinema Multiplex
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Cinema West, an independent California exhibitor, chooses Barco DP-2000 digital cinema projectors for every screen in their new Palladio 16 multiplex in Folsom, California. With a total seating capacity of 3000, built around an efficient “green” energy concept, the all-digital venue includes six 3D-capable theatres.
Jan 11, 2010 Cinema Centers Multiplexes Select Christie DLP Cinema Projectors for Digital Conversions
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Christie, the world leader in digital cinema projection installations, announced the recent installation of Christie CP2000-ZX digital projectors with Christie Brilliant3D™ triple flash technology in Cinema Centers’ multiplex theatres in central Pennsylvania.
Jan 11, 2010 XDC and FTT to Pool Forces
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Having co-operated successfully in the field of digital cinema for more than 4 years, XDC SA, European leader in digital cinema services, and FTT, a Düsseldorf-based distributor and integrator of cinema equipment, decided to strengthen their relationships even further.
Jan 7, 2010 Kinoton Installs XL Digital 3D Cinema Systems Jan 6, 2010 The new SRX-R320 Projection System, LMT-300 Media Block and Theatre Management System Gives European Exhibitors Unprecedented Flexibility
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Sony is unveiling a new 4K digital cinema projection system across Europe that builds on its proven technology in use by exhibitors, while offering new enhancements in performance and functionality.
Dec 28, 2009 RealD Continues to Deliver Record Breaking Domestic Grosses for Twentieth Century Foxs Avatar
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RealD announced today that in just over one week, theatres equipped with RealD’s market-leading 3D cinema technology have brought in over $100 million of the total domestic box office generated by 20th Century Fox’s AVATAR, which debuted at #1 for the second week in a row, earning more than $617.3 million worldwide since it debuted on December 18, 2009.
Dec 23, 2009 NEC Display Solutions Extends Financing Incentives on Digital Cinema Projectors for 3D Holiday Movie Releases
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NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD displays and projectors, announced today the availability of financing incentives for theater owners looking to upgrade cinema projector capabilities to digital.
Dec 23, 2009 XDC Secures Eur 15.3 Million Growth Capital
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XDC, European leader in digital cinema distribution services, has taken a major step forward in order to execute its strategy to deploy and service more than 8,000 digital cinema screens across Europe by 2015.
Dec 22, 2009 Audiences Celebrate New All-Digital Beacon Cinema Featuring Christie DLP Cinema® Projectors
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Christie, the world’s leader in digital cinema projection installations, was a “star attraction” at the recently inaugurated, all-digital Beacon Cinema complex located in downtown <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /??><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Pittsfield</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">Massachusetts</st1:state></st1:place>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>
Dec 22, 2009 Cinedigm Announces Agreement with R/C Theatres For Phase 2 Deployment Program
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Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), the global leader in the digital cinema industry, today announced R/C Theatres, a Maryland-based cinema chain, has signed an agreement to participate in Cinedigm’s Phase 2 digital cinema deployment program.
Dec 21, 2009 RealD Delivers Over 50% of Opening Weekend Domestic Gross for Twentieth Century Fox’s Avatar
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In the largest theatrical 3D film release to date, RealD announced today that theatres equipped with RealD’s market-leading 3D cinema technology brought in nearly $40 million of the total domestic box office generated by 20th Century Fox’s AVATAR, which debuted at #1 during its opening weekend, earning more than $242.5 million worldwide. The box office generated in theatres with RealD technology accounted for over 50% of the total weekend's receipts.
Dec 21, 2009 Ballantyne Strong Expands Its Digital Cinema Footprint into Taiwan and Plans to Open Office in 2010
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Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE Amex: BTN), a provider of digital cinema projection equipment and services, cinema screens and other cinema products reported today that it has expanded its Asian distribution rights into Taiwan for the NEC Line of digital cinema projectors.
Dec 18, 2009 Helios and XDC Agree To Deploy 100 Digital Screens In Poland
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Helios, a leading exhibitor in Poland, and XDC, the n°1 digital cinema service company in Europe, have agreed on the deployment of digital cinema systems in 100 of Helios screens in Poland.
Dec 18, 2009 Meyer Sound Sets New Benchmarks for Outdoor Cinema at Doha Tribeca Film Festival
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In its inaugural year, the Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTFF) laid claim to a giant outdoor screening venue equipped with what may have been the most powerful Dolby 5.1 surround sound system ever assembled. On a grassy expanse next to the Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar’s capital, 104 Meyer Sound loudspeakers complemented a towering 24-by-10 meter screen, providing faithful audio reproduction for the much awaited screenings and <sub></sub>performance of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra to the pleasure of 5,000 guests.
Dec 17, 2009 Sony and RealD Partner to Bring 3D to the Home
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Sony Corporation and RealD today announced a technology partnership aiming to provide immersive 3D home entertainment to consumers beginning in 2010. The pact includes Sony licensing the stereoscopic RealD Format, know-how in producing active and passive 3D eyewear and other RealD technologies.
Dec 17, 2009 Barco and Kerasotes Partner on New Luxury Multiplexes
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Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, proudly announces that Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres LLC has purchased 48 digital cinema projectors to be distributed throughout multiple markets.
Dec 17, 2009 Cinedigm Reports on the State of Digital Cinema
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Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM) today issued an update on the state of digital cinema in the United States. In 2008 and 2009, the digital transition -- defined as the industry's conversion from analog to digital technology -- was slowed, largely due to the lack of necessary financing.
Dec 16, 2009 Legendary ArcLight Cinemas’ Cinerama Dome and XpanD Team Up to Present Avatar, The Ultimate 3D Cinema Experience
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ArcLight Cinemas and XpanD look to set a record box office opening by showcasing James Cameron’s <em>Avatar</em> at the Cinerama Dome this week in Hollywood. Since its inception in 1963, the iconic Cinerama Dome has never played a movie in 3D format as it was considered technically impossible.
Dec 15, 2009 Avatar World and U.S. Premieres Tap RealD 3D
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The world and U.S. premieres of Twentieth Century Fox and James Cameron’s highly-anticipated AVATAR are being shown in industry-leading RealD 3D. The U.S. premiere in Los Angeles on December 16, 2009, will see the legendary Grauman’s Chinese Theatre upgraded to RealD 3D using the company’s XL Cinema System, marking the first time 3D has been displayed in the opulent theatre. The Mann Chinese was one of RealD’s flagship installations and has been a showcase for RealD 3D for films to-date.
Dec 15, 2009 Masterimage Co. Ltd Acquired By Symphony 3D Holdings
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MASTERIMAGE Co., Ltd, maker of the fastest growing Theatrical, Display and Mobile 3D imaging systems is proud to announce it has been acquired by US based Symphony 3D Holdings.  The new company, now called MASTERIMAGE 3D, LLC, has been capitalized with a new investment of 15 Million USD.  The company’s aggressive growth combined with its acquisition and investment is evidence that the company has become a major player in the 3D marketplace.
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News Articles Banking giant helps bring 3-D to movie screens
Lifting a roadblock limiting the availability of 3-D movies at the local multiplex, banking giant JP Morgan Chase & Co. has raised nearly $700 million on behalf of a group of the country's largest th...
In its current avatar, 3D vision gets a bit clouded
Said CEO of Scrabble Entertainment — sole digital deployment agency for Avatar in India — Ranjit Thakur: ‘‘We have been giving training to the staff manning projectors for 3D screenings. With digital...
Indian screens in new ‘avatar' will help better collections
An Indian company with non-exclusive right to deploy a projections system based on 2K DCI (Digital Cinema Initiative) of leading Hollywood studios has already embarked on a mission to convert about 1...
A High-Tech Movie Battle: Which 3-D Glasses Are Best?
While the blue-skinned Na’vi are shooting arrows out of the screen toward the audience in the 3-D movie “Avatar,” another battle is being fought in the theater — over the goofy-looking glasses that m...
Fox Doubles Down on Cameron in $380 Million Bet on ‘Avatar’
James Cameron turned down a chance to make “Avatar” for Twentieth Century Fox more than a decade ago to wait until technology caught up with his imagination. Audiences will decide this weekend whethe...
The UK digital 3D cinema explosion
Cinemas are going through something of a renaissance of late, with a little thing called 3D bringing the public back to the big screen in their droves.
Indian multiplexes go 3-D for 'Avatar'
New Delhi: With celebrated Hollywood filmmaker James Cameron's much-anticipated three-dimensional (3D) sci-fi epic "Avatar" slated for worldwide release Dec 18, Indian multiplexes have begun setting ...
Kodak Quits Hardware Manufacture in Digital Cinema
Kodak will cease manufacture of all hardware within its Digital Cinema System and will instead focus on licensing the technology to other companies. Kodak cites an ever-increasing level of technical ...
Digital heads east: China, India and Korea lead the conversion race
Following the lead of the U.S. and European markets, in 2009 digital conversions in much of Asia continue to inch forward, propelled largely on a screen-by-screen basis as justified for specific 3D t...
Some theaters trapped in 2nd dimension by credit freeze
Hollywood executives likely will credit director James Cameron if his megabudget sci-fi film Avatar strikes gold for Fox next month.
German exhibs battle over digital cinema
German theater owners and the German Federal Film Board (FFA) are engaged in a high-stakes game of chicken with the future of digital cinema in the country hanging in the balance.
Picture sharpens for Digital Cinema rollout
The purse strings appear to be loosening for the long-delayed rollout of digital cinema.
Box office boost shows 3D is here to stay
Once regarded as a quirky fad for nerds wearing cardboard spectacles, 3D films are enjoying a mainstream renaissance and this time the medium is here to stay, entertainment industry experts say.
Technicolor rolls out 3D plan
Technicolor's 3D-on-film solution is finding some traction in the marketplace. The lab and post-production giant has announced support for Technicolor 3D from DreamWorks Animation, Lionsgate, Paramou...
Brussels plans tax on film distributors
The European Commission is considering imposing a fee on movie distributors to help fund the shift to digital cinema, which is expected to increase the EU's share of the global film market but is dee...
Feeling the heat: Latin America sees rapid growth of digital screens
Latin America has approximately 6% of the 2K DLP digital screens in the world. Almost 500 of these screens are situated in 19 territories. Nevertheless, just one year ago this region had only 0.7% of...
IDC wins new German digital cinema order
International Datacasting Corp. (TSX:IDC) has received an order from a new German customer that will be using IDC's satellite network equipment for a digital cinema service rollout in Europe, the com...
Theater Chains Seek $725 Million for Digital Upgrade
The three biggest U.S. theater chains are seeking to raise as much as $725 million to add digital screens needed for 3-D movies, resuming an effort that stalled last year, two people with knowledge o...
D-cinema gets $525 mil boost
JP Morgan next week will send out briefing books for a $525 million financing of up to 15,000 d-cinema installations over the next five years at the nation's three biggest movie circuits. The circuit...
Technicolor dreams of a bright future in digital cinema
But the company also has emerged as a market leader in the processing and distribution of digital cinema. Its new headquarters includes nine digital scanners, which cost more than $1 million apiece. ...
One nation, all digital: Norway prepares revolutionary rollout
Norway is in the midst one of the cinema industry’s most interesting and extensively planned digital conversions. Film & Kino, the Norwegian government agency that oversees the country’s film, video ...
The best is yet to come: 3D technology continues to evolve and win audience approval
3D just keeps getting bigger and better in spite of the early skepticism that the trend wouldn’t last. This year, Hollywood delivered on their promised 3D titles, with many more in the production pip...
Digital cinema - The ticket to low cost, high quality and thwarted pirates
GOING to the movies costs a lot in China because there are so few screens - just around 4,000. But expanding cheap digital cinema will bring down prices. Xu Wei buys a ticket. Over the past four year...
Digital Cinema in Russia in the first half of 2009
According to NEVAFILM RSEARCH, by July 1, 2009 there were 127 sites in 54 cities operating 162 DLP Cinema screens; a remarkable increase considering the first digital systems began opening in Russia ...
German film fund to invest $56m in digital expansion
The German Federal Film Board (FFA) is planning to invest $56m (€40m) cinema chains to help the expansion of digital cinema.
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Web Sites www.cineserver.nl
Great new Dutch language digital cinema web site from Frank de Neeve.
www.manice.org
French Language digital cineam web site.
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Blog Pages CelluloidJunkie.Com
A new Digital Cinema blog
IT Broadcast and Digital Cinema
IT Broadcast and Digital Cinema
Simon Walker's Digital Exhibition Blog
My name is Simon Walker, I am a full time PhD student researching the phenomenon of ‘Digital Exhibition’ (aka digital cinema, electronic cinema, d-cinema, e-cinema, other digital stuff, etc) at the U...
Patrick von Sychowski's Blog
This blog is where I offer a personal sideways glance at the digital film and cinema industries. Cinema is going through a profound change that is as yet little understood or charted.
Scott Kirsner's Blog
For almost ten years now, I've been writing about innovation in publications like the New York Times, Wired, Variety, Fast Company, the Boston Globe, The Hollywood Reporter, Salon.com, and Newsweek. ...
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Whitepapers NATO Digital Cinema System Requirements
This document represents exhibitor requirements for digital cinema systems that supplement the requirements of other industry organizations. These requirements are intended for use by system provide...
JPEG Home Page
Welcome to the official site of the Joint Photographic Experts Group, JPEG, and Joint Bi-level Image experts Group, JBIG. As well as our members' site, it offers other useful sources of information a...
Overview of the MPEG-4 Standard
MPEG-4 is an ISO/IEC standard developed by MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group), the committee that also developed the Emmy Award winning standards known as MPEG-1 and MPEG-2. These standards made int...
Windows Media 9 Series for Digital Cinema Applications
Microsoft Windows Media 9 Series provides an end-to-end platform for the filmmaker working in digital media. The platform offers flexibility and integrated security and provides for significant cost ...
NATO Resolution on digital cinema
RESOLUTION The Board of Directors November 18, 2004 Dana Point, California
MPEG Pointers & Resources
MPEG (pronounced M-peg), which stands for Moving Picture Experts Group, is the name of family of standards used for coding audio-visual information (e.g., movies, video, music) in a digital compresse...
The MPEG Home Page
This is the home page of the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) a working group of ISO/IEC in charge of the development of standards for coded representation of digital audio and video.
Sony develops "SXRD", a display device capable of generating high resolution, high contrast images o
Sony Corporation today announced the development of SXRD (Silicon X-tal*1 Reflective Display), a liquid crystal display device for use in projectors, which achieves a panel contrast of over 3000:1 wi...
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