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Kinoton GmbH is a leading manufacturer of professional cinema technology. Kinoton’s wide range of D-Cinema equipment comprises a proprietary D-Cinema projector series as well as premium accessory devices for digital projection such as scalers or E-Cinema players. Moreover, the renowned system provider offers individual consulting, professional system integration and long-term aftersales service. Kinoton GmbH Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases	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. Strong Digital Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases
Arts Alliance Media (AAM), based in London, Paris and Amsterdam, is Europe's leading provider of digital cinema technology, content and deployment, dedicated to building the largest digital cinema delivery network in Europe, and to supplying digital content - films, alternative programming and live events. Arts Alliance Media Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases	Harman International leverages the combined technical leadership and worldwide distribution networks of JBL Professional and Crown International to provide the most innovative digital audio systems available. JBL Cinema loudspeaker systems are the market leaders from sound stages and post production rooms to theatres worldwide. The new “next generation” ScreenArray® Series feature the latest JBL technical innovations. Crown DSi, Digital Screen Series, amplifiers provide the full range of power, while incorporating all digital processing required for the JBL cinema speakers, creating the perfect integrated digital theatre sound system. Harman International Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases
Sony Digital Cinema™ 4K projection technology has continued to evolve to meet the ever expanding needs of digital cinema exhibition and be compliant with the DCI specifications. The projector’s 4K resolution is derived from its 4096 by 2160 pixel matrix, or approximately 8.8 million pixels, allowing it to deliver the highest image resolution cinema projection today -- four times the resolution of 2K projection systems and consumer HD televisions. Sony Digital Cinema™ 3D is provided by Sony’s dual-lens adaptor system which presents 2K images to both eyes at once, for a comfortable, realistic viewing experience. Sony 4K also supports 60P for the full impact of 3D live sports, converts and gaming events. Sony Digital Cinema Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases	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. Qube Cinema Inc. Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases
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. Technicolor Digital Cinema Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases	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. Arqiva Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases
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. Christie Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases	Moving Image Technologies manufacturers and markets a full complement of cinema exhibition equipment and services to support the industry’s transition to digital cinema, including: custom engineering, systems design, integration, digital technology solutions for 3D, digital cinema, pre-feature on-screen advertising and components. Moving Image Technologies’ mission is to have the most talented, passionate people in cinema working to provide the best presentation tools for the cinema exhibition industry. Moving image Technologies Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases
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. Datasat Digital Entertainment Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases	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 12,000 servers installed worldwide, and continues to develop and introduce new products for theater owners as they transition to all digital exhibition. Doremi Cinema Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases
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. Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc. Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases	Unique Digital kick-started the digital cinema advertising revolution in Europe. Following the conversion of all Norwegian screens for digital advertising in 2002, and their move into providing full Digital Cinema solutions, the company's technology has been installed in over 1500 screens in Europe. Unique Digital Ltd. is an active member of SAWA (Screen Advertising World Association) and holds a seat on the digital sub committee. Unique Digital Ltd. today operates out of London, Bergen, Oslo, and Dublin. Unique Digital Ltd. Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases
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. XDC s.a. Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases	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. Meyer Sound Laboratories, Inc. Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases
NEC Display Solutions’ Digital Cinema Projector Series offers the most comprehensive digital cinema solution on the market today. These 3D-capable models enable theaters to deliver stunning digital images regardless of screen size, while simplifying theater management and reducing costs. All of NEC's digital cinema projectors meet DCI specifications for performance and reliability, meeting the requirements of today’s cinema industry. NEC also offers full digital signage solutions, highlighted by its award-winning 32”-82” LCD displays and multimedia projectors, for lobbies, concessions and concourses. NEC Display Solutions of America Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases	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. Cinedigm Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases
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. Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases	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. RealD Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases
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. XpanD Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases	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. Barco Digital Cinema Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases
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. Sonic Equipment Company Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases	USL, Inc. is a global supplier of quality cinema products. USL is engaged in the manufacture and research & development of cinema audio equipment, cinema visual and audio test equipment as well as specializing in digital cinema applications. USL's equipment and products are utilized by independent theaters, production companies, and sound stages. USL's cinema sound equipment is sold and used in every country in the world. USL, inc. Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases
MasterImage 3D, LLC is a stereoscopic 3D technology company that provides pioneering 3D solutions for theaters, television and handheld devices. With systems installed in 38 countries worldwide, MasterImage offers audiences the best 3D image experience, while providing exhibitors with a compelling ownership-based pricing model. MasterImage 3D, LLC Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases	GDC Technology (“GDC”) is a subsidiary of a Hong Kong publicly listed company - Global Digital Creations Holdings Limited. As one of the leading global solution providers for digital cinema, media delivery and display markets, GDC has successfully delivered and installed digital cinema servers and advanced digital signage systems worldwide. GDC is currently the largest supplier of cinema servers throughout Asia and the second largest provider of cinema servers worldwide, serving its customers through offices in the US, Singapore, Hong Kong and China. GDC also holds Virtual Print Fee (“VPF”) agreements with major US studios and acts as a third-party for major deployments of digital cinema systems in Asia. GDC Technology Limited Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases
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. QSC Audio Products, LLC Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases	2010 marks the introduction of the next generation projectors with Series 2 electronics platform from DLP Cinema. The new projectors will display images in 2K and Enhanced 4K and will feature the leading attributes for which DLP Cinema is known...precise colors complaint to the DCI specifications, superior contrast ratio, and proven reliability. In addition, the new platform integrates high security requirements and specifications defined by DCI. Also, the new electronics platform features increased bandwidth to enhance alternative content broadcasting and the live 3D experience. The most important benefit to exhibitors and audiences is images in 2K and Enhanced 4K are displayed in exact colors. But you don’t have to take our word. The DLP Cinema team received the 2009 Academy® Scientific and Engineering Award for Color Accuracy. DLP Cinema® Products Home Page Local Directory Page Recent Press Releases

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XpanD Provides 3D Technology At Venice International Film Festival For Third Straight Year A Total Of 5,000 XpanD X101 Glasses Will Be Distributed at Sala Grande and Sala Perla VENICE, Italy—Sep 3, 2010

Underscoring its world-leading 3D technology capabilities, XpanD will once again provide the 3D technology at the 67^th Venice International Film Festival. Five thousand XpanD X101 3D glasses will be used as five international juries assess and bestow the Lion’s Award to the world’s best in film. Full Release • Past XpanD Press Rels. • XpanD Dir. Page • XpanD Web Site

Barco Treats Cinemark to First Live Demo of DLP Cinema® Enhanced 4K Kortrijk, Belgium—Sep 3, 2010

During a recent company visit from Cinemark, Digital Cinema pioneer Barco held a live demonstration of a pre-launch version of its upcoming DLP Cinema® Enhanced 4K projector. This demo shows that Barco is rapidly paving the way for the commercial release of its 4K projector line, which will complement its current 2K projector offering in early 2011. Full Release • Past Barco Press Rels. • Barco Dir. Page • Barco Web Site

Telluride Film Festival selects Barco Rancho Cordova, CA—Sep 2, 2010

Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, announced today that its projectors will be used to screen movies debuting at the world-renowned Telluride Film Festival in Telluride, Colorado, September 3-6, 2010. Full Release • Past Barco Press Rels. • Barco Dir. Page • Barco Web Site

VUE Entertainment Set to Become Europe’s Largest Exhibition Circuit Powered By Sony 4K Digital Cinema London—Sep 1, 2010

Vue Entertainment, one of the UK’s leading operators and developers of state-of-the-art multiplex cinemas, has reached an agreement in principle with Sony Europe to install 4K digital cinema projection systems across its circuit. Full Release • Past Sony Digital Cinema Press Rels. • Sony Digital Cinema Dir. Page • Sony Digital Cinema Web Site

XDC and Rising Alternative Sign Cooperation Agreement For European Digital Distribution Services Belgium—Sep 1, 2010

XDC, the n°1 digital cinema service company in Europe, signs a cooperation agreement with Rising Alternative, the new pan-European alternative content distribution company, to provide, in Europe, digital mastering and distribution logistical services for their alternative content programmes. Full Release • Past XDC Press Rels. • XDC Dir. Page • XDC Web Site

DLP Cinema® Delivers Enhanced 4K Chip to Light Up The Biggest Screens Now offering the largest portfolio of resolutions and the industry’s only DCI certified solution Dallas, Texas—Aug 30, 2010

Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) DLP^® announced today it has started shipping DLP Cinema^® Enhanced 4K chips to its licensees, Barco, Christie Digital and NEC. Projectors with the DLP Cinema 4K chip are expected to be installed in Q1 2011 and several industry demos are anticipated between now and then by DLP Cinema licensees. With the availability of this chip, DLP Cinema offers exhibitors the widest variety of stable resolution options to suit their needs at any screen size. Full Release • Past DLP Cinema® Products Press Rels. • DLP Cinema® Products Dir. Page • DLP Cinema® Products Web Site

World’s First Demo of DLP® in 4K Cypress, CA—Aug 30, 2010

Christie®, the leader in digital cinema projection, will present a pre-launch demo of its new Solaria™ Series 4K DLP Cinema® projector line for digital cinema at IBC2010 in Amsterdam, September 10-14. Taking the lead with the world’s first demo of a DLP Cinema solution in 4K, the new Christie CP4230 features the enhanced 4K DLP Cinema chip from Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) and is designed to be compliant with the Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI) specification. It is the most robust and cost-effective 4K solution available today, based on time-tested, highly reliable DLP Cinema technology. Full Release • Past Christie Press Rels. • Christie Dir. Page • Christie Web Site

Hoyts Extends Doremi Partnership Exclusive Deal Adds 400 Doremi IMB/ShowVault and DCP-2000 Servers throughout Australia and New Zealand Sydney, New South Wales—Aug 24, 2010

Doremi Cinema, a global leader in digital cinema technology, today announced that Sydney based Hoyt's Cinemas, has awarded Doremi exclusive rights to supply all the playback server technology for the next phase of its digital cinema deployment. The deal also includes delivery of Doremi’s CaptiView Closed Caption Viewing Systems for hard of hearing patrons. Full Release • Past Doremi Cinema Press Rels. • Doremi Cinema Dir. Page • Doremi Cinema Web Site

Arts Alliance Media Continues to Expand Worldwide Footprint of Digital Cinema Services, Partnering with Hoyts Cinemas London—Aug 23, 2010

Arts Alliance Media (AAM), Europe’s leading digital cinema company, has announced that it has partnered with Hoyts Cinemas, Australia’s leading cinema chain, to rollout AAM’s Theatre Management System (TMS) across the entire Hoyts circuit in both Australia and New Zealand. Full Release • Past Arts Alliance Media Press Rels. • Arts Alliance Media Dir. Page • Arts Alliance Media Web Site

Sony and TOHO Cinemas in Agreement for Total Digital Cinema System Solution Tokyo—Aug 20, 2010

Sony Corporation and TOHO Cinemas Inc., the largest theater chain in Japan, have reached an agreement to install a total digital cinema system solution. Through this agreement, Sony 4K Digital Cinema projection systems will be installed in all TOHO Cinemas sites for each of the exhibitor’s 545 screens, not including co-operated theaters. Full Release • Past Sony Digital Cinema Press Rels. • Sony Digital Cinema Dir. Page • Sony Digital Cinema Web Site

More Press Releases Aug 31, 2010 FTT to Open Branch in Belgium Aug 19, 2010 Doremi Equips Empire Theatres throughout Canada

Doremi Cinema, the leader in digital cinema technology, today announced an exclusive agreement with Empire Theatres Limited of Canada to install Doremi Cinema Servers on more than 300 Empire screens. The installations will include Doremi's DCP-2000 and Integrated Media Block (IMB) with Doremi's ShowVault. Burbank California based Doremi manufactures the industry's most popular digital cinema servers with more than 15,570 units shipped worldwide.

Aug 17, 2010 Hoyts Signs Exclusive Deal for Christie Series 2 Digital Cinema Projectors Across Australia and New Zealand

over 400 screens across 49 locations to 2K and 4K-ready Series 2 Christie Solaria™ projectors over the next three years. As a part of the Digital Cinema Implementation Partners - Australia program (DCIP-A), the agreement is a testament to the 25-year relationship between Christie and Hoyts, and makes the deal the largest of its kind in Australia and New Zealand. The deal was made official at the Australian International Movie Convention held August 15-19, 2010.

Aug 17, 2010 Datasat Digital Entertainment Joins Crestron Partnership Program with the AP20 Audio Processor

Datasat Digital Entertainment announced today that their new AP20 Audio Processor is part of the Crestron Integrated Partner Program. Compatible with Crestron and designed for both commercial cinema and high end home theater applications, the AP20 offers 16 channels of analog and digital reproduction and features Dirac Live® room optimization technology.

Aug 17, 2010 Wolff Cinema Groep Now with Sony Digital Cinema 4K Aug 16, 2010 Edge Digital Technology Negotiates Digital Solution for Independent Cinema Owners and Operators Aug 11, 2010 Telluride Film Festival Names Cinedigm as Official Digital Cinema Advisor

Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (Cinedigm) (NASDAQ; CIDM), the global leader in digital cinema, announced today that the Telluride Film Festival has named Cinedigm as its official Digital Cinema Advisor. The Telluride Film Festival is an annual gathering of cinema enthusiasts, filmmakers, critics and industry insiders. It ranks among the world’s most prestigious film festivals. This year’s Festival will take place from September 3-6 in Telluride, Colorado.

Aug 11, 2010 Technicolor 3D Surpasses 250 Screens in North America

Further supporting the successful launch of Technicolor 3D, the 35mm 3D solution,Technicolor (Euronext Paris 18453; NYSE: TCH) today announced it has installed its Technicolor 3D system on more than 250 screens in North America just four months after its initial debut in theatres. This milestone demonstrates the continued industry demand for 3D and exhibitor confidence in the Technicolor 3D format as a high-quality, affordable 3D solution.

Aug 11, 2010 Arts Alliance Media and Yelmo Cines Strike Deal for Spain’s First Large Scale Digital Cinema Deployment

In what is the largest digital cinema deal to date in Spain, Arts Alliance Media (AAM) and Yelmo Cines have reached an agreement to digitise Yelmo’s 31-strong chain of cinemas, in a move which is set to dramatically increase the number of digital and 3D screens in the country. The arrangement includes all the financing to procure the equipment, allowing the rollout to begin immediately.

Aug 3, 2010 Integrator ‘D2’ Is Official Digital Cinema Partner of the 67th Venice Film Festival. Aug 2, 2010 USL, Inc., San Luis Obispo, California awarded the International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) Manufacturer of the Year Teddy Award for 2009

USL, Inc.’s Human Resources Director, Linda Wilhelmi shares, “We are proud and extremely pleased as a company to announce that USL has earned the prestigious 2009 ICTA Teddy Award as Manufacturer of the Year.” Previous Teddy Awards were bestowed upon USL in: 1991, 1995, 2006 and 2007.

Jul 29, 2010 Barco Dazzles Theaters Around the Globe with DP2K Digital Cinema Projectors

Barco, a global leader in digital cinema projection technology, announces that the first half of 2010 has brought impressive results for its digital cinema business thanks to the worldwide deployment of the DP2K series.

Jul 27, 2010 First Digital Cinema Drive-In Movie Theatre in the Country Selects Barco

Barco, the global leader in digital cinema technology, announced today that it has deployed its digital cinema projectors at Spud Drive In, making the venue the first “true” digital drive-in in America. While other outdoor theatres have utilized digital projectors to show DVDs to large outdoor audiences, Spud is the only drive-in to date to actually employ digital cinema projection and surround sound audio, with 3D technology planned for August showings.

Jul 22, 2010 XpanD Sponsors Refurbishment Of Iconic Cinema in West Bank: Cinema Jenin To Open With Festival And New 3D Theater

With an ambitious goal of bringing cutting-edge entertainment and good will to the West Bank, German filmmaker Marcus Vetter has teamed with international sponsors, including global 3D leader XpanD, to renovate and reopen the sole-standing cinema complex in the city of Jenin. The project is inspired by Vetter’s documentary, offering the war-torn area an entertainment venue that hasn’t opened its doors since the 1980s.

Jul 22, 2010 Barco releases DCI compliant Series 2 projectors with integrated CineCanvas™ subtitling

Digital cinema specialist Barco announced today that its DP2K family of digital cinema projectors is now available with integrated CineCanvas™ subtitling support. The new functionality can be installed via a simple firmware upgrade. Barco is the first digital projector manufacturer to offer this feature. Furthermore, Barco revealed that it has obtained full DCI compliance for its complete line of DP2K 'C' projectors.

Jul 21, 2010 NEC Display Solutions Becomes Industry’s First Manufacturer to Reach DCI Compliance for Full Range of Projectors

NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today that its entire line (NC1200C, NC2000C and NC3200S) of digital cinema projectors are the first in the industry to reach full Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI) Compliance.

Jul 20, 2010 Epic Theatres Picks GDC for Palm Coast Rollout

GDC Technology (“GDC”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, is pleased to announce the signing of an exclusive server deployment agreement with EPIC Theatres, a Florida-based theatre chain. Under this agreement, GDC will be the sole server provider for EPIC’s new all-digital theatre in Palm Coast, Florida. A total of 14 GDC servers were deployed, and the installation was successfully completed in time for the grand opening on June 29, 2010.

Jul 19, 2010 Korea's Largest Theatre Chain CJ CGV Standardizes on MasterImage Digital 3D Cinema Systems

3D technology company MasterImage 3D, LLC announced today that CJ CGV, the largest theatre chain in Korea, recently converted 58 additional screens to 3D with MasterImage digital 3D cinema systems. In addition to supplying systems for all of CJ CGV's 160 3D theatres, MasterImage 3D has also installed four systems in Korea's Lotte Cinema in Suncheon.

Jul 19, 2010 Cine Planet and Cines Movieland Purchasing Additional NEC Digital Cinema Projectors and Screens from Ballantyne Strong for Peru and Chile Circuits

Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE Amex: BTN), a provider of digital cinema projection equipment and services, cinema screens and other cinema products, announced today that it will provide NEC Digital Cinema projection systems and Ballantyne’s MDI/Strong cinema screens to outfit an additional 14 auditoriums, 12 for Cine Planet, Peru’s leading motion picture exhibitor, and 2 for its Chilean subsidiary, Cines Movieland.

Jul 16, 2010 Arts Alliance Media Expands European Digital Cinema Base with Opening of Spanish Office

Arts Alliance Media (AAM), Europe’s leading digital cinema company, today announced the opening of a further European base, in Barcelona, to provide a dedicated service to the Spanish and Portuguese market. The office will be headed by Guillaume Thomine-Desmazures, who has been based in AAM’s Paris office and will relocate to Barcelona to take the position of Sales Manager.

Jul 16, 2010 XDC/FTT and Cineplex Agree on Deployment of 451 Digital Screens in Germany

Cineplex, one of the large German cinema circuits, and the Belgian VPF service provider XDC agreed on the conditions of a digital roll-out of the 451 Cineplex screens. The German integrator FTT played an important role in the pre-negotiations and will also carry out a large part of the installations.

Jul 15, 2010 Iconic “Karate Kid” Film Premieres in London Using Sony Professional’s 4K Digital Projection System

At today’s UK Gala Premiere of Sony Pictures’ <em>The Karate Kid </em>, guests will take pleasure in watching the highly anticipated film using Sony Professional’s state-of-the-art Sony Digital Cinema 4K projection system. Featuring more than four times the resolution of traditional Full-HD systems, the 4K system has been installed at the famous Odeon Cinema in Leicester Square.

Jul 15, 2010 Ballantyne Strong to Significantly Enhance Cinema Screen Production Capacity Through $6 Million Expansion Program

Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE Amex: BTN), a provider of digital cinema projection equipment and services, cinema screens and other cinema products, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the Joliette, Quebec (Canada) facility that houses its Strong/MDI cinema screen manufacturing operations, as well as an adjacent parcel of land. Strong/MDI previously leased the facility.

Jul 14, 2010 IMAX to Form Strategic Partnership with Laser Light Engines Through Equity Investment Jul 14, 2010 Sensio Successful in Delivery to 33 Countries of First Worldwide Live 3D Event: 2010 Fifa World Cup™ More

News Articles RealD Gets Serious with IPO - Update

It happened; Oversold is a bad thing on airplanes, but a good thing for RealD; Reuters reports that RealD's IPO raised 33% more than expected - 12.5 million shares are sold vs 10.75 expected, at $16 ...

Casting some light on 3-D

Laser Light Engines, a Salem, N.H., start-up, believes it has the solution: using lasers as the projector’s light source, instead of the standard xenon light bulb. And laser-lit projectors would have...

‘Avatar’ Digital Aliens Spell Doom for Independent Theaters

The Prince Charles, a London movie theater that’s more likely to screen “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” than a James Cameron blockbuster, is struggling to pay for Hollywood demands to go digital.

Movie theaters turn to live event screenings to fill seats

Theaters open new revenue streams by beaming in live events such as ultimate fighting and opera.

The return of 35mm 3D: Two competing processes add a new dimension to stereoscopic race

To add to the mix, there have been recent announcements of two competitive 35mm film 3D systems: Technicolor 3D, from one of cinema’s best-known brands, and Oculus3D™, a recent newcomer to the market...

Movie Theaters Secure Financing for Digital Upgrade

Trio of Cinema Chains to Get $660 Million to Pay for Conversions Enabling 14,000 More Screens to Catch 3-D Film Wave

France's UGC joins digital game

One of Europe's major exhibitors, UGC, has announced a pact with Paris-based digital cinema provider Ymagis for digital conversion of all its 605 screens: 373 in France, 88 in Spain, 80 in Belgium, 6...

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...