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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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XpanD Provides 3D Technology At Venice International Film Festival For Third Straight Year —Sep 3, 2010
Underscoring its world-leading 3D technology capabilities, XpanD will once again provide the 3D technology at the 67th 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
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RealD and Polaroid Eyewear Sign Global License Agreement for Polaroid® Premium 3D Eyewear —Aug 18, 2010
Polaroid Eyewear, a division of Stylemark AG, and RealD Inc. (NYSE: RLD), a leading provider of 3D technology for cinema, consumer electronics and professional applications, announced today that they have signed a global license agreement to use the RealD brand in conjunction with the launch of a new generation of curved 3D glasses - Polaroid Premium 3D Eyewear.  Full Release • Past RealD Press Rels. • RealD Dir. Page • RealD Web Site
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XpanD Partners With Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance To Deliver 3D Production Of 60th Anniversary Event In Style —Aug 16, 2010
On August 15th in one of the world’s most prestigious events bringing together performance and style, global 3D leader XpanD in partnership with Weisman Entertainment Inc (WEI) will be capturing all the action at the 60th annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in native 3D for future television and VOD broadcast. The 3D production will be distributed across television broadcast and other entertainment outlets around the world for luxury and classic car & motorcycle enthusiasts to experience the depth, detail and beauty of the vehicles.  Full Release • Past XpanD Press Rels. • XpanD Dir. Page • XpanD Web Site
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Technicolor 3D Surpasses 250 Screens in North America —Aug 11, 2010
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.  Full Release • Past Technicolor Digital Cinema Press Rels. • Technicolor Digital Cinema Dir. Page • Technicolor Digital Cinema Web Site
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XpanD Sponsors Refurbishment Of Iconic Cinema in West Bank: Cinema Jenin To Open With Festival And New 3D Theater —Jul 22, 2010
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.  Full Release • Past XpanD Press Rels. • XpanD Dir. Page • XpanD Web Site
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Korea's Largest Theatre Chain CJ CGV Standardizes on MasterImage Digital 3D Cinema Systems —Jul 19, 2010
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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.  Full Release • Past MasterImage Press Rels. • MasterImage Dir. Page • MasterImage Web Site
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Ballantyne Strong to Significantly Enhance Cinema Screen Production Capacity Through $6 Million Expansion Program —Jul 15, 2010
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.  Full Release • Past Strong Digital Press Rels. • Strong Digital Dir. Page • Strong Digital Web Site
Hinge Digital Officially Launches Full-service 3D Animation and VFX Facility —Jul 14, 2010
Answering the demand for customized high-quality CG services, Hinge Digital today announces its official debut as a premier full-service 3D animation and visual effects studio. Founded by Roland Gauthier, Michael Kuehn and Alex Tysowsky, Hinge Digital offers over four decades of combined experience in high-quality photo-real CG and character animation at renowned studios including Walt Disney Fea.ture Animation, Sony Imageworks and Laika Entertainment.  Full Release
Sensio Successful in Delivery to 33 Countries of First Worldwide Live 3D Event: 2010 Fifa World Cup™ —Jul 14, 2010
SENSIO® Technologies Inc. (TSX.V:SIO) is proud to announce that the broadcast to cinemas, live and in 3D, of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ has been a resounding success.  Full Release
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The Fashion World Adds Another Dimension With XpanD At Paris Haute Couture Week —Jul 13, 2010
Bringing high style to high tech at the fashion world’s most prestigious event, XpanD took the runway at Paris Haute Couture Week, 5-8 July 2010. With XpanD 3D technology, the world’s most beautiful clothing and accessories will look even more stunning! In partnership with Looping Productions, XpanD shot select fashion shows in native 3D and will produce content for television broadcasts in July. Now, more than ever, XpanD 3D is truly “in vogue!”  Full Release • Past XpanD Press Rels. • XpanD Dir. Page • XpanD Web Site
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GOOOOOAL! Cinedigm's First-Ever, LIVE 3D Broadcast of 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) Final Sells Out —Jul 13, 2010
Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), the global leader in digital cinema and in theatrical distribution of LIVE 3D events, today shared the success of its 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) LIVE 3D broadcast. Cinedigm carried the championship match between Spain and the Netherlands to select Cinedigm Certified(TM) theatres around the United States and Canada, marking the first-ever cinematic live 3D broadcast of the world's most popular sporting event final. Thousands of fans flocked to the broadcast; close to 50 percent of locations sold out multiple screens and all saw per-customer grosses.  Full Release • Past Cinedigm Press Rels. • Cinedigm Dir. Page • Cinedigm Web Site
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Tickets on Sale Now for FIFA World Cup™ Final LIVE 3D on Movie Screens in the United States and Canada —Jul 6, 2010
Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), distributor of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Final in LIVE 3D to theatres announced today that all 15 locations showing the event have tickets available for sale. The 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Final will take place on July 11, 2010, at 2:30pm EDT and will be broadcast by Cinedigm to 15 theatres in stunning LIVE 3D from Johannesburg, South Africa. For a full list of locations, go to: http://www.cinedigm.com/sports3d.  Full Release • Past Cinedigm Press Rels. • Cinedigm Dir. Page • Cinedigm Web Site
Severtson Corporation Expands Adding New Location to Increase Screen Production Capacity - Silver 3D Screens —Jul 1, 2010
Severtson Corporation opens a new branch office in Mesa, Arizona to provide more RealD & Technicolor 3D approved Silver Screens. The expansion will also position Severtson Corporation to supply its silver screens to more companies both domestic and international.  Full Release
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Christie Brings 3D Digital Cinema to the “End of the World,” in Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina —Jun 29, 2010
Christie® digital cinema projectors are found all over the world – and now they are also found at the “end of the world.” The Packewaia Cinema in Ushuaia, the capital of the Argentine province of “Tierra del Fuego” (“Land of Fire”) and the southernmost city in the world, has installed a Christie 3D digital projection system that is already playing to packed houses. With digital capabilities, the system can now offer first-run screenings of the latest Hollywood blockbusters, as well as the thrilling experience of 3D cinema.  Full Release • Past Christie Press Rels. • Christie Dir. Page • Christie Web Site
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Cinedigm Teams with FIFA to Deliver the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Final in LIVE 3D on the Big Screen in the United States and Canada —Jun 23, 2010
Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), the global leader in digital cinema and in theatrical distribution of LIVE 3D events, today announced its partnership with FIFA to bring the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Final  in LIVE 3D to a select group of Cinedigm Certified™ theatres in the United States and Canada.  Full Release • Past Cinedigm Press Rels. • Cinedigm Dir. Page • Cinedigm Web Site
International 3D Society Commences 3D University July 17 —Jun 23, 2010
The International 3D Society will be presentng a “3D University” educational series for 3D professionals in association with the Entertainment Technology Center at USC.  The first class is scheduled for July 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Walt Disney Studios and will focus on several 3D applications and processes.  The July seminar will concentrate on 3D theory and applications related to basic capture and stereography concepts; shooting sporting and live events; and budgeting and workflow.  Full Release
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Kinepolis Cinema Group Standardizes on MasterImage Digital 3D Cinema Systems —Jun 22, 2010
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Today at Cinema Expo 2010 in Amsterdam, 3D technology company MasterImage 3D, LLC announced that Kinepolis Cinema Group has standardized on MasterImage digital 3D cinema systems to bring stereoscopic 3D movies and programming to audiences across Europe.  Full Release • Past MasterImage Press Rels. • MasterImage Dir. Page • MasterImage Web Site
imm Sound Presenting the imm 3D Upmix at Cinema Expo —Jun 20, 2010
imm Sound is presenting at Cinema Expo ( Amsterdam, June 22-24)  the first product coming out from their technology factory , the imm 3D upmix. This is the first step taken by imm Sound to bring to the movie theatres the missing companion for 3D movies: the imm 3D Sound.  Full Release
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RealD Introduces Kid-Sized 3D Glasses —Jun 15, 2010
Just in time for summer movie season, RealD Inc. announced today that kid-sized RealD 3D glasses will be available nationwide in the USA and Canada beginning June 18th at theatres showing Disney-PIXAR’s “Toy Story 3.”  Full Release • Past RealD Press Rels. • RealD Dir. Page • RealD Web Site
New Cinema System from Panavision Makes 3D ‘Simple’ —Jun 15, 2010
Panavision today announced the first 3D system compatible with all cinema screens – white or silver – and all cinema grade projectors – film or digital -- used in theatres worldwide.  The system will be introduced and demonstrated at Cinema Expo International, the worldwide industry trade show, June 21 to 24, in Amsterdam.  Full Release
International 3D Society Announce 2D to 3D Conversion Panel June 17 —Jun 10, 2010
The International 3D Society in association with the Visual Effects Society will present the 2D to 3D Conversion Panel on June 17 from 6-9 p.m. at Sony Pictures Imageworks.  The panel will focus on the latest 2D to 3D conversion technology and processes.  Full Release
SMPTE Convenes Scientific Event To Focus On Next-Generation 3D Acquisition, Conversion, Transmission, Display Technologies 13 - 14 July, NYC —Jun 7, 2010
As the first wave of 3D content and services roll out – including coverage of hockey, baseball, and international soccer as well as popular motion pictures – and manufacturers race in parallel to build the products needed to ride it, the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) will convene leading 3D scientists, engineers, and researchers who are laying the foundation for the next generation of 3D standards and technologies. These experts will present their latest findings at a scientific conference 13-14 July 2010 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.  Full Release
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Cinedigm Teams with SENSIO® to Bring FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament to Theatres Around the Globe in LIVE 3D —Jun 1, 2010
Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp.(NASDAQ: CIDM), the global leader in digital cinema, today announced a unique partnership with SENSIO® to bring the first ever globally broadcasted LIVE 3D sporting event to theatres outside the United States.  Full Release • Past Cinedigm Press Rels. • Cinedigm Dir. Page • Cinedigm Web Site
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Landmark Cinemas of Canada Selects Christie 4K-Ready Projectors to Meet Heavy Demand for 3D —May 25, 2010
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Christie®, a global leader in digital cinema, announced that Landmark Cinemas has selected Christie Solaria™ Series 4K-ready digital cinema projectors for installation in six multiplexes across Western Canada.  Landmark Cinemas will thrill audiences with the latest 3D box office hits using the Christie CP2230 and Christie CP2220 projectors, which utilize Academy Award1-winning DLP Cinema® technology from Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN). Landmark Cinemas is Canada’s largest regional movie exhibition circuit, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.  Full Release • Past Christie Press Rels. • Christie Dir. Page • Christie Web Site
Prime Focus Expands 3D Capabilities Worldwide —May 13, 2010
Prime Focus, the global visual entertainment services group, today announced a significant capital investment and expansion of its global Stereoscopic 3D (S3D) pipeline.  Full Release
Europe: Digital Screens More Than Triple in 2009 with 3D as the Driving Force —May 12, 2010
Record growth for Europe’s digital theatres: according to the statistics provided by MEDIA Salles the number of screens equipped with DLP Cinema or SXRD technology at 31 December 2009 came to 4,693 - a 206.9% rise compared to the previous year. 3D proved to be the key growth driver for the digitisation of screens as well as for overall box office. The European Audiovisual Observatory estimates that gross box office for the European Union increased by 12% year-on-year to a new record high of EUR 6.27 billion in 2009, largely thanks to premium prices for 3D screenings.  Full Release
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MasterImage 3D Expands Operations With Launch of European Office —May 10, 2010
3D company MasterImage 3D, LLC has expanded its operations with the opening today of its European office. Located in the UK’s legendary Pinewood Studios, the new office serves the fast-growing number of theaters adopting MasterImage’s 3D digital cinema systems across Europe and will help drive adoption of its auto-stereoscopic 3D display systems.  Full Release • Past MasterImage Press Rels. • MasterImage Dir. Page • MasterImage Web Site
World Cup to kick start 3D TV uptake —May 6, 2010
According to the latest forecasts from Informa Telecoms & Media, over 20 million TV homes globally will be watching 3DTV within five years. Backed by key industry players including set manufacturers, content owners, broadcasters, platforms and satellite operators, 3DTV is expected to be in 1.6% of all homes by 2015.  North America will lead the way in terms of number of 3DTV homes with 9.2 million, Western Europe will be the second largest region with 6.8 million and Asia Pacific third with 4.6 million.  Full Release
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XpanD Partners With Cannes Film Festival To Provide Technology For 3D Screenings —May 3, 2010
In an alliance that underscores its international leadership position in the 3D technology market, XpanD is now officially the exclusive technical partner of the Cannes Film Festival for 3D. The partnership, which extends through 2012, will draw on XpanD’s 3D expertise to provide the necessary equipment and training of personnel for all of the 3D screenings shown at the Festival.  Full Release • Past XpanD Press Rels. • XpanD Dir. Page • XpanD Web Site
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Europe’s First All Digital, All 3D Multiplex Cinema Opens in Carmarthen —Apr 29, 2010
The 3D revolution is here to stay and British cinema-goers are in for the experience of a lifetime at Europe’s first all 3D multiplex. Apollo Cinemas, the cinema chain revolutionising the movie-going experience in the UK, has today announced the opening of the first fully digital, all 3D multiplex in Europe.  Full Release • Past Sony Digital Cinema Press Rels. • Sony Digital Cinema Dir. Page • Sony Digital Cinema Web Site
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Arqiva Pioneers Live 3D Cinema Distribution with the Successful Broadcast of Two Six Nation Rugby Matches for O2 —Apr 27, 2010
Arqiva provided O2 with the technical solution for live 3D delivery of ‘The RBS Six Nations’ rugby into 40 UK cinemas this February. Arqiva, working closely with Arts Alliance Media, installed, configured and tested a unique 3D distribution network which successfully delivered two events on a scale never before tried in Europe.  Full Release • Past Arqiva Press Rels. • Arqiva Dir. Page • Arqiva Web Site
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Phish Fans Flood Theatres for Phish 3D Premiere —Apr 22, 2010
Phish 3D, the production of Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), AEG NL and Action 3D, made a  splash at its April 20th premiere at nine exclusive locations across the country this week, with dedicated Phish fans turning out in droves to experience the groundbreaking concert film.  Full Release • Past Cinedigm Press Rels. • Cinedigm Dir. Page • Cinedigm Web Site
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Cinedigm Brings James Cameron in Live 3D to Global Environment Summit in Seoul, South Korea, This Earth Day —Apr 22, 2010
Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp.(NASDAQ: CIDM), the global leader in digital cinema, today announced that the company’s CineLive technology delivered a live 3D feed of James Cameron to the “Business for the Environment” Summit at the Global Initiatives Conference in Seoul, South Korea, on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22, 2010.  Full Release • Past Cinedigm Press Rels. • Cinedigm Dir. Page • Cinedigm Web Site
International 3D Society Announces 3D Technology Awards Call for Entries —Apr 21, 2010
The International 3D Society is now accepting nominations for its Stereoscopic 3D Technology Awards to be held October 5, 2010 at 7pm at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.  Full Release
Oasis Imagery Launches New Media Studio —Apr 19, 2010
Oasis Imagery today announced the launch of its on-set production and post production facility. As Hollywood’s newest DI and post production provider, Oasis Imagery delivers services to both studio and independent communities, supporting feature film, episodic television, commercial and trailer projects.  Full Release
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Phish 3D Movie to Be Released Nationwide on April 30th Tickets on Sale Beginning April 14th —Apr 13, 2010
Action 3D Productions, in association with AEG Network Live and Cinedigm, announced today the initial list of cities that will debut Phish 3D.  Full Release • Past Cinedigm Press Rels. • Cinedigm Dir. Page • Cinedigm Web Site
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XpanD Brings Discovery Communications’ 3D Visions To Life in Series of Advertiser Presentations —Apr 9, 2010
XpanD, the world’s leading developer of active 3D technology systems for cinema, television and gaming applications, has partnered with Discovery Communications to showcase its new 24-hour 3D channel venture at presentations to advertisers in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles this spring.  Full Release • Past XpanD Press Rels. • XpanD Dir. Page • XpanD Web Site
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MasterImage To Unveil New Multi-Use 3D Glasses at 2010 NAB Show —Apr 8, 2010
MasterImage 3D, LLC, a 3D technology company that provides pioneering stereoscopic and autostereoscopic 3D systems, will introduce premium quality, multi-use glasses for their 3D digital cinema systems at the 2010 NAB Show.  Full Release • Past MasterImage Press Rels. • MasterImage Dir. Page • MasterImage Web Site
3D Movies Have Generated 33% of Total Box Office Says International 3D Society Study —Apr 7, 2010
3D Films have generated a whopping 33% of total domestic box office revenues since the release of “Avatar” December 18, according to a study released by The International 3D Society (I3DS) today.  Full Release
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Never Before Seen, 3D Version of “We Are the World 25 for Haiti” to Premiere in Theatres Nationwide This Weekend —Apr 1, 2010
“We Are The World 25 For Haiti” will make its 3D theatrical debut during halftime of the in-theater broadcast of each of the 2010 NCAA Men’s Final Four semifinal games and national championship game, Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), the world leader in digital cinema and distributor of 3D events, announced today.
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3ality Digital to Showcase Its Leading S3D Broadcast Production Technology and Premium Content throughout National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show —Mar 31, 2010
Coming off its groundbreaking S3D telecast of the March 24th NHL game between the New York Rangers and Islanders at Madison Square Garden, 3ality Digital LLC (www.3alitydigital.com) will demonstrate the broadcast industry’s S3D systems of choice throughout the upcoming National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show in Las Vegas.  Full Release
SENSIO and Teranex to Demo Integration of Professional 3D Technology Into Leading Processing Platform —Mar 31, 2010
SENSIO Technologies Inc. (“SENSIO”) (TSX-V: SIO) today announced that it is collaborating with Teranex Systems, Inc. (“Teranex”) at the 2010 National Association of Broadcasters (“NAB”) Show to demonstrate integration of the SENSIO® 3D Encoder and Decoder IP Cores within the Teranex VC100 Universal Frame Synchronizer and Format Converter.  Full Release
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Cinedigm Announces Final Theatre Locations for the Live 3D Broadcast of the 2010 NCAA Men’s Final Four® and Championship Games —Mar 30, 2010
On March 9, 2010, Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), the world leader in digital cinema and distributor of 3D events, announced in partnership with CBS Sports, the NCAA and LG Electronics USA, that the 2010 NCAA Men’s Final Four and Championship games on Saturday, April 3rd and Monday, April 5th would be distributed in Live 3D to Cinedigm CineLive™ equipped theatres around the country.  Full Release • Past Cinedigm Press Rels. • Cinedigm Dir. Page • Cinedigm Web Site
Creators of 'How to Train Your Dragon' Set to Breathe 3-D Fire at NAB Show 2010 —Mar 30, 2010
The NAB Show, the annual conference and expo for professionals who create, manage and distribute entertainment across all platforms, announced today that the creators of "How to Train Your Dragon" from DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. will give an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the new 3D animated film at this year's NAB Show.  Full Release
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RealD Delivers Approximately 64% of Opening Weekend 3D Domestic Gross for Dreamworks Animations “How to Train Your Dragon” —Mar 30, 2010
The RealD 3D cinema platform brought in approximately $18.7 million of the total domestic box office for DreamWorks Animation’s “How to Train Your Dragon,” which earned an estimated $43.7 million during its opening weekend. The RealD box office total accounted for over 64% of the weekend’s total domestic receipts across all 3D formats.  Full Release • Past RealD Press Rels. • RealD Dir. Page • RealD Web Site
Marcus Theatres® to Install Digital RealD 3D Systems in Eight 70-Foot-Wide UltraScreens® —Mar 25, 2010
Marcus Theatres®, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced it will install digital 3D systems in eight of its signature 70-foot-wide UltraScreens® in select theatre locations and will be branded as UltraScreen XL3D.  Full Release
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Cablevision Licenses RealD Format for 3D Content in the Home —Mar 24, 2010
RealD, a leading 3D technology provider for cinema, home and professional applications, and Cablevision Systems Corp. (NYSE: CVC), one of the nation’s leading media and entertainment companies, announced today that Cablevision has licensed the stereoscopic RealD Format for the delivery of high definition 3D content to the home.  Full Release • Past RealD Press Rels. • RealD Dir. Page • RealD Web Site
3D Movie Fans Expand Box Office Says International 3D Society Study —Mar 23, 2010
The International 3D Society released a 3D revenue study today showing that 3D movie fans are driving opening weekend box office revenues by significant margins.  Full Release
Samsung Launches 3D Cinema Advertising Campaign to Highlight World’s First 3D LED TV —Mar 23, 2010
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, will be the first electronics company in the U.S. to launch a 3D cinema advertising campaign to highlight the wonder of Samsung’s new 3D LED TV.  Full Release
SENSIO 3D Solutions Showcased at NAB 2010 – Now with Wide Availability from Industry Leaders —Mar 23, 2010
SENSIO Technologies Inc. (TSX-V: SIO) today announced that the company’s SENSIO® 3D solutions have now been widely-adopted by leading broadcast vendors and technology partners.  SENSIO’s renowned 3D format and 3D technology solutions will be showcased at the 2010 National Association of Broadcasters Show (“NAB”) within the International Datacasting Corporation booth (SU6321) and in demonstrations at the Grass Valley™ (SL106), Teranex (N1115), and Gennum (N5337) booths.  Full Release
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Technicolor 3D Launches in North America on More than 150 Screens —Mar 17, 2010
Technicolor (Euronext Paris 18453; NYSE: TCH) announced that its next-generation 3D-on-film solution has commitments for more than 150 screens to be installed in North America by the release of Clash of the Titans from Warner Bros. on April 2.  Full Release • Past Technicolor Digital Cinema Press Rels. • Technicolor Digital Cinema Dir. Page • Technicolor Digital Cinema Web Site
PassmoreLab Completes Principal Photography on New 3D Surfing Film —Mar 17, 2010
PassmoreLab, the San Diego-based multi-media 3D production studio, has completed principal photography in the Hawaiian Islands on a new educational 3D surfing film called Physics of Surfing, available to science centers and museums this Spring.  Full Release
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As 3D Cinema Emerges As A Commercial Reality, JBL Offers Comprehensive New Sound Solutions To Complete The Ultimate Cinematic Experience —Mar 16, 2010
The increasing volume of quality 3D movies, record setting grosses, a compelling exhibitor business model, and an array of new viewing technologies, indicates that 3D cinema is now finally achieving worldwide success.  Full Release • Past Harman International Press Rels. • Harman International Dir. Page • Harman International Web Site
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XpanD Continues To Drive 3D Revolution With New XpanD ONE™ Solution —Mar 16, 2010
In a major introduction that extends the world’s most advanced 3D technology to cinema environments of all sizes, XpanD is introducing the XpanD ONE™ 3D solution at ShoWest 2010. Designed for theaters with a maximum capacity of 150 seats, the XpanD ONE system gives owners of intimate cinema exhibition spaces, and fully digitized multiplexes the opportunity to offer its customers the same groundbreaking 3D technology found in the world’s largest and most popular multiplexes.  Full Release • Past XpanD Press Rels. • XpanD Dir. Page • XpanD Web Site
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XpanD’s New X103 – The Universal Active 3D Glasses Revolution —Mar 16, 2010
At ShoWest 2010, XpanD is exhibiting the world’s first universally compatible active 3D glasses for 3D-ready televisions. The XpanD X103 glasses are compatible with virtually any monitor capable of playing 3D-ready content, making 3D an affordable social experience.  Full Release • Past XpanD Press Rels. • XpanD Dir. Page • XpanD Web Site
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Dolby Reduces Price for 3D Glasses at ShoWest 2010 —Mar 15, 2010
At ShoWest 2010 today, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB),announced it has reduced the price of its reusable 3D glasses. Starting today, Dolby exhibitors can purchase new 3D glasses at a list price of US $17.00, reduced from US $27.50, making them even more affordable and cost-effective.  Full Release • Past Dolby Press Rels. • Dolby Dir. Page • Dolby Web Site
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Studio Movie Grill Theaters Selects Christie 4K-Ready Projectors —Mar 12, 2010
Christie®, a global leader in digital cinema, announced that Studio Movie Grill (SMG) has selected its 4K-ready Solaria™ Series digital cinema projectors for 60 screens in multiplexes across Texas, Missouri and Georgia.  Full Release • Past Christie Press Rels. • Christie Dir. Page • Christie Web Site
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MasterImage 3D Theatre System Tapped for Premiere of Disney-Pixar's New 3D Short at ShoWest 2010 —Mar 11, 2010
MasterImage 3D, LLC, a provider of pioneering stereoscopic 3D systems for theaters, auto-stereoscopic television and handheld displays, announced that its MI-2100 3D digital theatre system will be used to unveil a highly-anticipated Disney-Pixar 3D short film on Tuesday morning, March 16, 2010, preceding the pre-release debut of "Toy Story 3" at ShoWest.  Full Release • Past MasterImage Press Rels. • MasterImage Dir. Page • MasterImage Web Site
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CBS Sports, NCAA® and LG Electronics Team Up to Deliver NCAA Men’s Final Four® Semifinal and Championship Games in 3-D —Mar 9, 2010
CBS Sports teams up with the NCAA, LG Electronics USA and Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. to present for the first-time ever the 2010 NCAA Men’s Final Four semifinal and national championship games in 3-D. The broadcasts will be available live in up to 100 Cinedigm Certified™ Digital Cinemas nationwide.  Full Release • Past Cinedigm Press Rels. • Cinedigm Dir. Page • Cinedigm Web Site
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RealD Delivers Over 50% of Opening Weekend Domestic Gross For “Disney’s Alice in Wonderland” —Mar 8, 2010
The RealD 3D cinema platform set a new company record when it brought in approximately $60 million of the total domestic box office for “Disney’s Alice in Wonderland,” which earned an estimated $116.1 million during its opening weekend. The RealD box office total accounted for over 50% of the weekend’s total domestic receipts across all projection formats.  Full Release • Past RealD Press Rels. • RealD Dir. Page • RealD Web Site
Marcus Theatres® To Install 19 Additional RealD 3D Systems —Mar 8, 2010
Marcus Theatres®, a division of The Marcus Corporation(NYSE: MCS), today announced it will continue its digital 3D expansion with plans to install 10 RealD 3D systems in new theatre locations throughout the Midwest. The company also plans to install nine RealD 3D systems at existing 3D locations in select Marcus Theatres. With the addition of the 19 new 3D systems, Marcus Theatres will offer digital 3D at 53 screens at 43 locations in seven states. All 19 3D systems are expected to be installed by April 2010.  Full Release
Digital Cinema Building Momentum as 3D Drives Market —Mar 3, 2010
There are 16,405 digital cinema screens around the world, an increase of 86.4 per cent on 2008, with further growth to come in 2010 as digital 3D pushes the market towards a 35mm-free cinema sector. This means that 14.8 per cent of the world’s modern cinema screens are digitized, and 9,000 are also equipped with digital 3D (55 per cent of total digital screens). The eventual and inevitable conclusion of full digital cinema will take the best part of another decade to complete, although some countries will be all-digital well before then.
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Technicolor and Bow Tie Cinemas Pact to Deploy Technicolor 3D —Mar 2, 2010
Technicolor (Euronext Paris 18453; NYSE: TCH) has reached an agreement with New York City-based Bow Tie Cinemas to install Technicolor 3D in all Bow Tie locations on 25 of its 150 screens. Technicolor 3D is a new 3D system for 35mm projectors, enabling exhibitors to equip theatres for high-quality 3D at a fraction of the cost of installing a digital 3D projection system.  Full Release • Past Technicolor Digital Cinema Press Rels. • Technicolor Digital Cinema Dir. Page • Technicolor Digital Cinema Web Site
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Philips Selects XpanD Active 3D Technology As Key Component Of Its 3D Strategy —Mar 1, 2010
Underscoring the innovation leadership of XpanD’s active 3D technology platform for cinematic, television and gaming applications, the company today announced a partnership with Philips to provide consumers with co-branded iterations of its award-winning, patented pi-cell active 3D glasses with Philips’ 3D television sets.  Full Release • Past XpanD Press Rels. • XpanD Dir. Page • XpanD Web Site
Avatar Wins Six “Lumiere Awards,” While Avatar and Coraline Win First-Ever “3D People’s Choice Awards” During Tonight’s Presentation in Hollywood of First Ever Honors from Newly Formed International 3D Society —Feb 23, 2010
The first ever, International 3D Society “Lumiere Awards” were bestowed tonight at Hollywood’s Mann Chinese Theater, honoring talent—both in front of and behind the cameras-- within the rapidly burgeoning 3D filmmaking industry. “Avatar” walked away with six “Lumiere Awards” and the first-ever “People’s Choice Award for Favorite 3D Movie –Live Action” during the event, with that film’s co-star, Giovanni Ribisi, accepting on behalf of the filmmakers.  Full Release
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Sonic Equipment Company Announces New Silver Screen Option for Exhibitors —Feb 22, 2010
Sonic Equipment Company has accepted the exclusive distributorship for the Etoniq Silver Screen in the United States and Canada. The Etoniq screen, made in Asia, has been approved for use with the RealD Cinema System.  Full Release • Past Sonic Equipment Company Press Rels. • Sonic Equipment Company Dir. Page • Sonic Equipment Company Web Site
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XpanD Named Official 3D Sponsor Of CFTPA Prime Time In Ottawa Conference —Feb 18, 2010
Reinforcing its global position as the leading manufacturer of 3D active-shutter glasses for all applications, XpanD has been named a Silver sponsor of the CFTPA (Canadian Film and Television Producers Association) Prime Time In Ottawa event February 17-19. In addition to XpanD’s sponsorship, Michael Williams, XpanD’s Sales Manager, Professional Division, will be part of an expert panel in the session, “To 3D or not to 3D—That is the Question!”  Full Release • Past XpanD Press Rels. • XpanD Dir. Page • XpanD Web Site
International 3D Society Elects Executive Board —Feb 17, 2010
The International 3D Society today announced that Senior Vice President of the Sony 3D Technology Center, Sony Corporation of America, Buzz Hays has been elected as Chairman of the International 3D Society’s inaugural Executive Board.  Full Release
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XpanD Makes Bold Strategic Move: Names Jonathan Ross President of Content & Distribution —Feb 17, 2010
Marking a strategic step forward as the emergence of 3D for television broadcast and Internet streaming becomes a reality, XpanD, the world’s leading developer of 3D active-shutter glasses, has appointed Jonathan Ross as the company’s first worldwide President of Content & Distribution.  Full Release • Past XpanD Press Rels. • XpanD Dir. Page • XpanD Web Site
International 3D Society Awards February 23 at Mann Chinese Theatre —Feb 11, 2010
Oculus3D President and International 3D Awards Co-Chair, Lenny Lipton announced today that eleven 3D categories have been selected for the first annual I3DS Awards Show being held at Mann Chinese Theatre on Tuesday, February 23 6pm-8:30pm. The Society serves the 3D community with education and recognition for stereoscopic 3D professionals.  Full Release
Dimension 3, International 3D-S & New Images Forum in France —Feb 10, 2010
Mark your calendars! From June 1 to 3, 2010, the Seine-Saint-Denis department, just north of Paris, will host the 4th edition of Dimension 3, the International Forum on S-3D image (stereoscopic) and new images, on an historical and symbolic venue: the Pullman Dock at the Plaine Saint-Denis studios, at the heart of the French audio-visual and new media industry main place.  Full Release
My Eye Media Rolls Out 3D Testing —Feb 9, 2010
My Eye Media, a leading postproduction services company providing solutions and consultancy to major Hollywood motion picture studios and independent content producers, has unveiled 3-qual™, a new service line that combines proprietary 3D processes and workflows with a newly built 3D testing and qualification suite.  Full Release
I.E. Effects Boosts Stereo 3D Pipeline with Isilon Storage —Feb 4, 2010
I.E. Effects has installed an Isilon IQ6000x cluster storage system at its Culver City location. With several large stereoscopic projects currently active, the Isilon system expands the company’s ability to manage the data and throughput requirements of multiple jobs. For clients this means increased efficiency and reliability for demanding stereo 3D projects.  Full Release
Microscopy Plays Big Role in PassmoreLab’s New 3D Nature Film —Feb 2, 2010
PassmoreLab, the San Diego-based multi-media production studio that specializes in 3D production and 2D to 3D content conversion, announced today the release of MicroWorlds--their latest 3D film about the incredibly complex wonders of nature.  Full Release
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RealD XL Mounting Available for Kinoton DCP Projectors —Feb 2, 2010
3D cinema technology provider RealD is supporting Kinoton’s DCP Digital Cinema Projectors by offering a designated holder for the RealD XL Cinema System. Now RealD’s XL larger-screen technology can be mounted fast and easily in the front of DCP projectors. The optical array of the 3D system is on a rail, making it simple to slide it off the lens to project 2D content.  Full Release • Past Kinoton Press Rels. • Kinoton Dir. Page • Kinoton Web Site
James Cameron's Avatar Passes $150 Million Milestone in IMAX® Theatres —Feb 1, 2010
IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) and Twentieth Century Fox today announced that James Cameron's Avatar, which has received Golden Globe® awards for Best Picture and Best Director, has passed the $150 million mark at IMAX® theatres worldwide during the weekend from Friday, January 29, 2010 through Sunday, January 31, 2010.  Full Release
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Ubisoft and 20th Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising Integrate Stereoscopic RealD Format into James Cameron’s Avatar™: The Game —Jan 28, 2010
RealD, the world’s leading 3D technology provider for cinema and professional applications, announced today that Ubisoft, in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising (Fox Licensing), has licensed and integrated the company’s proprietary stereoscopic RealD Format into James Cameron’s AvatarTM: The Game.  Full Release • Past RealD Press Rels. • RealD Dir. Page • RealD Web Site
Europe’s First 3D Production Company Paradise FX Europe Launches —Jan 26, 2010
Paradise FX, Post Republic and Vertigo Films are pleased to announce the formation of Paradise FX Europe. This innovative company will offer Europe’s first one-stop shop for 3D production, delivering outstanding live action 3D films, television programmes and advertisements.  Full Release
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Dolby Helps Red Bull Media House’s First 3D Movie Screening —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 —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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Dolby 3D and Dolby Digital Surround Sound Deliver an Immersing Experience for the 2010 Sundance Film Festival —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
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The 3D choice for the Sundance Film Festival is Barco —Jan 21, 2010
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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.  Full Release • Past Barco Press Rels. • Barco Dir. Page • Barco Web Site
Oculus3d™ Announces 3D Projection Solution for Existing 35 Millimeter Film Projectors —Jan 19, 2010
Oculus3D™, a company focused on film-based 3D projection technology, today announced its first product, the OculR™ system, a low-cost 3D lens and print format for the installed base of 35mm movie projectors.  Full Release
3ality Digital to Support the Launch of Sky's Groundbreaking 3D TV Services —Jan 14, 2010
BSkyB (Sky), the UK’s leading entertainment and communications company, and 3ality Digital, LLC (www.3alitydigital.com), the world’s premier provider of 3D technology, have announced they are to collaborate on the launch of what will become the first 3D TV services in the UK and Ireland. Launching in 2010, Sky’s 3D TV services will use 3ality Digital’s state-of-the-art camera rigs and image processors to capture much of the programming it plans to broadcast.  Full Release
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Barco and Cinema West Partner in California’s Largest 3D Digital Cinema Multiplex —Jan 11, 2010
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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.  Full Release • Past Barco Press Rels. • Barco Dir. Page • Barco Web Site
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XpanD 3D Active Glasses Available In Many Different Colors and Styles, Allowing Consumer True Freedom Of Expression —Jan 7, 2010
The Cool Factor is a hot idea for XpanD’s new X102 Series customizable line of 3D glasses.  Full Release • Past XpanD Press Rels. • XpanD Dir. Page • XpanD Web Site
THX Supports Sensio® 3D Format with THX Media Director —Jan 7, 2010
THX Ltd. and SENSIO Technologies Inc. have partnered to integrate SENSIO® 3D video processing flags with THX® Media Director™, a technology designed to simplify the home entertainment experience. THX Media Director will provide TVs featuring both SENSIO® 3D video processing and THX Media Director with the ability to select appropriate 2D and 3D playback settings automatically, resulting in a seamless, high quality 3DTV experience for consumers.  Full Release
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Kinoton Installs XL Digital 3D Cinema Systems —Jan 7, 2010
The Cineplex Marburg and the Cinedom Koeln multiplexes are the first German cinemas that offer their audience large scale digital 3D Cinema. In the run-up for the theatrical release of “Avatar”, both cinemas have been equipped with Kinoton 3D2P systems, each operating with two DCP Digital Cinema Projectors that bring brilliant 3D pictures even to large screens.  Full Release • Past Kinoton Press Rels. • Kinoton Dir. Page • Kinoton Web Site
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Technicolor Brings 3D to the Home and Beyond —Jan 6, 2010
Technicolor (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS) today announced several innovations to support the consumer electronic industry’s migration to 3D, including new technologies for Blu-ray 3D, broadcast 3D, 3D subtitling, and auto-stereoscopic 3D delivery to mobile handsets.  Full Release • Past Technicolor Digital Cinema Press Rels. • Technicolor Digital Cinema Dir. Page • Technicolor Digital Cinema Web Site
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Toshiba and RealD Collaborate to Bring 3D to the Home —Jan 6, 2010
Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) and RealD today announced that the companies will cooperate in bringing 3D technology to Toshiba TVs, including support for the stereoscopic RealD Format, as Toshiba advances development of REGZA TVs able to deliver HD quality 3D content.  Full Release • Past RealD Press Rels. • RealD Dir. Page • RealD Web Site
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Samsung and RealD to Bring 3D Experience to the Home —Jan 4, 2010
RealD and Samsung Electronics today announced that RealD's industry-leading 3D technology will be integrated into Samsung's impressive line-up of 3D TVs. Samsung will support the proprietary stereoscopic RealD Format for the delivery and display of high-quality 3D content.  Full Release • Past RealD Press Rels. • RealD Dir. Page • RealD Web Site
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RealD Continues to Deliver Record Breaking Domestic Grosses for Twentieth Century Foxs Avatar —Dec 28, 2009
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.  Full Release • Past RealD Press Rels. • RealD Dir. Page • RealD Web Site
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RealD Delivers Over 50% of Opening Weekend Domestic Gross for Twentieth Century Fox’s Avatar —Dec 21, 2009
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.  Full Release • Past RealD Press Rels. • RealD Dir. Page • RealD Web Site
Sensio to Promote its New MVC Compatible 3D Distribution Solution at CES2010 —Dec 18, 2009
SENSIO Technologies Inc. (“SENSIO”) (TSX Venture Exchange Inc.: SIO), leader in the development of stereoscopic 3D digital compression, decompression and display formatting solutions, is proud to announce that it will present its latest 3D distribution solution at the Consumer Electronics Show (“CES”) in Las Vegas from January 7 to 10.  Full Release
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Sony and RealD Partner to Bring 3D to the Home —Dec 17, 2009
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.  Full Release • Past RealD Press Rels. • RealD Dir. Page • RealD Web Site
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Legendary ArcLight Cinemas’ Cinerama Dome and XpanD Team Up to Present Avatar, The Ultimate 3D Cinema Experience —Dec 16, 2009
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ArcLight Cinemas and XpanD look to set a record box office opening by showcasing James Cameron’s Avatar 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.  Full Release • Past XpanD Press Rels. • XpanD Dir. Page • XpanD Web Site
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Avatar World and U.S. Premieres Tap RealD 3D —Dec 15, 2009
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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.  Full Release • Past RealD Press Rels. • RealD Dir. Page • RealD Web Site
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Masterimage Co. Ltd Acquired By Symphony 3D Holdings —Dec 15, 2009
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.  Full Release • Past MasterImage Press Rels. • MasterImage Dir. Page • MasterImage Web Site
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100 Millionth Moviegoer Experiences RealD 3D —Dec 14, 2009
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RealD, the global leader in 3D technology, today announced that more than 100 million moviegoers have experienced films in RealD 3D worldwide. Having started today’s digital 3D revolution four short years ago with the release of Disney’s “Chicken Little,” 24 films have been shown in RealD 3D generating upwards of $1 billion in box office from RealD 3D-equipped screens.  Full Release • Past RealD Press Rels. • RealD Dir. Page • RealD Web Site
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Georgia Theatre Company Selects Christie for Major DLP Cinema Projector Roll-Out Targeting Hundreds of Screens —Dec 14, 2009
Christie, the digital cinema leader with 70% of all installations worldwide, announced that Christie’s CP2000-ZX DLP Cinema® projectors will be purchased by Georgia Theatre Company, a cinema chain with over 270 screens in 27 locations, including Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Virginia.  Full Release • Past Christie Press Rels. • Christie Dir. Page • Christie Web Site
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Dolby 3D and Barco Projection Take Center Stage at Avatar World Premiere —Dec 10, 2009
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB), and Barco (Euronext Brussels:BAR) announced today that the Empire Leicester Square will show the world premiere of the James Cameron movie Avatar on Thursday, December 10, using the Dolby® 3D solution for large screens. An invited audience of more than 1,300 guests will fill the Empire Leicester Square, which will act as the lead theatre for this much-anticipated premiere.  Full Release • Past Barco Press Rels. • Barco Dir. Page • Barco Web Site • Past Dolby Press Rels. • Dolby Dir. Page • Dolby Web Site
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DreamWorks Animation Debuts Footage of “How To Train Your Dragon” at CineAsia in RealD 3D —Dec 9, 2009
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Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Animation’s highly anticipated “How To Train Your Dragon” debuted 56-minutes of footage at CineAsia in crisp, vivid RealD 3D utilizing the RealD XL Cinema System.  Full Release • Past RealD Press Rels. • RealD Dir. Page • RealD Web Site
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Dolby 3D Selected by the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts —Dec 9, 2009
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Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) today announced that the University of Southern California’s (USC) School of Cinematic Arts choseDolby® 3D and the Dolby Screen Server (DSS200) for its Frank Sinatra Hall in the Norris Theatre Complex.  Full Release • Past Dolby Press Rels. • Dolby Dir. Page • Dolby Web Site
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GDC – RealD Partnership Clinches New Deals on 3D Deployment —Dec 9, 2009
GDC Technology (“GDC”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, is pleased to announce that it has signed up a number of new customers for 3D deployment using RealD’s industry-leading 3D platform. This announcement comes on the heels of an agreement signed between GDC and RealD in April 2009 whereby GDC became a distributor for RealD’s 3D platform in Asia.  Full Release • Past GDC HK Press Rels. • GDC HK Dir. Page • GDC HK Web Site
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RealD Signs 3D Pact With Australia's Greater Union, Event Cinemas, Birch Carroll & Coyle and Village Cinemas —Dec 8, 2009
RealD, the world's leading 3D cinema provider, announced today agreements with top Australian circuits Amalgamated Holdings (Event Cinemas, Greater Union and Birch Carroll & Coyle) and Village Cinemas for the installation of a total of 139 RealD 3D screens. Installations have already begun across both circuits with completion expected by the end of 2009.  Full Release • Past RealD Press Rels. • RealD Dir. Page • RealD Web Site
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XpanD Heightens Global Position And Raises 3D Bar In 2010 For Widespread Markets —Dec 7, 2009
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XpanD, the world leader in active-shutter 3D glasses for cinema, home theater, video games and other applications, has established itself as the standard for the film production, distribution and exhibition industries globally.  Full Release • Past XpanD Press Rels. • XpanD Dir. Page • XpanD Web Site
In-Three and Reliance Mediaworks Partner for World’s Largest 2D-To-3D Facility —Dec 7, 2009
7th December 2009: Reliance MediaWorks Ltd., India’s fastest growing film and entertainment services company and a member of the Reliance ADA group has partnered 2D to stereo 3D conversion pioneer In-Three to establish the world’s largest facility dedicated to the conversion of 2D films and videos into 3D, based in India.
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RealD and Apollo Cinemas Enter Exclusive Agreement —Dec 1, 2009
RealD, the worldwide and European leader in 3D cinema, and the U.K.’s largest independent theatre chain, Apollo Cinemas, announced today an exclusive multi-year partnership to equip all 13 Apollo Cinemas locations with RealD 3D technology. The agreement accounts for up to 40 RealD 3D installations, which are already in progress.  Full Release • Past RealD Press Rels. • RealD Dir. Page • RealD Web Site
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Deluxe Selects MasterImage MI‐2100 for Hollywood 3D Digital Cinema QC Screening Room —Nov 30, 2009
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MasterImage 3D, LLC, makers of one of the fastest growing 3D systems in the world, is proud to announce that Deluxe Digital Cinema, a subsidiary of Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, has selected their premiere 3D imaging solution, MI‐2100, for use in their 3D post production facility and screening room. The system will be used for quality control and final approval purposes during all phases of MasterImage 3D content production.  Full Release • Past MasterImage Press Rels. • MasterImage Dir. Page • MasterImage Web Site
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Cinedigm to Distribute Dave Matthews Band in 3D —Nov 12, 2009
Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM) today announced that the Dave Matthews Band, Ben Harper and Relentless7, and Gogol Bordello will perform in a 3D feature movie, “Larger Than Life ... in 3D,” on digital cinema screens nationwide. The 3D movie will run for one week only, from December 11-17, 2009.  Full Release • Past Cinedigm Press Rels. • Cinedigm Dir. Page • Cinedigm Web Site
3ality Digital Shoots First Ever 3D Country Music Concert —Nov 10, 2009
Country music fans nationwide will be in for a brand new entertainment experience when Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D, the first‐ever 3D country music concert movie, is released in April 2010. Filmed with camera rigs provided by 3ality Digital, LLC, the experience is a compilation of five Kenny Chesney concerts spanning five cities – Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Seattle, Foxborough (MA) and Indianapolis.  Full Release
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RealD Delivers Over 50% of $31 Million Opening Weekend Gross for "Disney's A Christmas Carol" —Nov 8, 2009
Theatres equipped with RealD's market-leading 3D cinema technology brought in nearly $16 million of the total box office for "Disney's A Christmas Carol" in Disney Digital 3D(tm), which earned an estimated $31 million during its opening weekend. The RealD box office total accounted for over 50% of the weekend's receipts.  Full Release • Past RealD Press Rels. • RealD Dir. Page • RealD Web Site
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Look3D and RealD Reach Licensing Agreement for First-Ever Collection of Premium RealD 3D Eyewear —Oct 28, 2009
Look3D, a leading 3D vision company, and RealD, the world’s leading 3D cinema technology company, announced today that they have reached a licensing agreement for Look3D to design, manufacture and distribute RealD 3D certified premium eyewear.  Look3D eyewear will offer the same crisp, clear RealD 3D experience as eyewear currently distributed at RealD equipped theatres and will be compatible with all RealD theatres worldwide.  Full Release • Past RealD Press Rels. • RealD Dir. Page • RealD Web Site
International Datacasting and SENSIO Technologies Selected for First Live 3D Broadcast of Major Soccer Event —Oct 27, 2009
International Datacasting Corporation (TSX:IDC), a world leader in distribution of multimedia data, and SENSIO Technologies Inc. ("SENSIO") (TSX VENTURE:SIO), the inventor of the SENSIO® 3D technology, announced that their solution for 3D live events was selected and deployed by Mexico's Televisa for the historic first public broadcast of a live soccer game.
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XpanD and Scrabble Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Sign India’s First and Largest 3D Cinema Deployment Agreement —Oct 26, 2009
XpanD, a worldwide authority in 3D cinemas and technology platforms, has embarked upon one of its most strategic partnership’s to-date by entering into a non-exclusive agreement with Scrabble Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading company in digital conversion, as the 3D provider targeting a roll-out of 100 screens with the first phase commencing November 2009.  Full Release • Past XpanD Press Rels. • XpanD Dir. Page • XpanD Web Site
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RealD and Hollywood Theaters Partner for 100 RealD 3D Screens —Oct 26, 2009
RealD, the global leader in 3D cinema, and Hollywood Theaters announced today that they have partnered to equip a minimum of 100 screens across the country and overseas with RealD 3D technology. The rollout, which has already begun, will see 64 RealD 3D installations by mid-December, and the additional RealD 3D screens will be added in early 2010.  Full Release • Past RealD Press Rels. • RealD Dir. Page • RealD Web Site
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Texas Instruments DLP Cinema® Enhances Movie Going Experience with More Than 7,000 3D Enabled Installations —Oct 26, 2009
Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) DLP Cinema®, recognized as the leader of 3D projection technology, today announced reaching the milestone of over 14,000 global theatre installations with over half powered by DLP Cinema 3D projection technology. The growing availability of digital 3D movies continues to serve as a catalyst for the adoption of digital cinema installations. With multiple 3D releases coming to theatres at the same time, demand among exhibitors for 3D installations will likely continue to increase, hailing 3D as one of the most important technical innovations since the advent of color.  Full Release • Past DLP Cinema® Products Press Rels. • DLP Cinema® Products Dir. Page • DLP Cinema® Products Web Site
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RealD Live to Debut with Real-Time 3D Broadcast of “El Clasico” —Oct 22, 2009
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RealD, the world’s leading outfitter of 3D theatres, announced the debut of RealD LIVE with a real-time 3D broadcast of “El Clásico”, the famed rivalry between Mexican soccer powerhouses Chivas de Guadalajara and Club América, on Sunday, October 25th, to RealD equipped theatres in Mexico and the United States. RealD has partnered with Televisa and Sony de México on the event, which will be broadcast to Cinépolis theatres in Monterey and Guadalajara, Mexico, and to a private screening at the AMC Burbank Town Center 6 in the United States.  Full Release • Past RealD Press Rels. • RealD Dir. Page • RealD Web Site
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Strong Industry Support Accelerates Technicolor 3D Rollout —Oct 22, 2009
Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS), through its Technicolor Business Group, today announced support from multiple major motion picture studios for the release of theatrical content presented in Technicolor 3D, a high‐quality 3D solution that works with existing 35mm projectors that was announced last month. DreamWorks Animation, Lionsgate, Paramount, Overture, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., and The Weinstein Company are working with the company to deliver content for presentation in Technicolor 3D.  Full Release • Past Technicolor Digital Cinema Press Rels. • Technicolor Digital Cinema Dir. Page • Technicolor Digital Cinema Web Site
Motion Picture, Broadcast Television Experts to Focus on 3D Production, Distribution at SMPTE Conference in October —Oct 21, 2009
Accelerating the pace at which 3D entertainment can be made available – and envisioning a time where it might not require special glasses to enjoy it – the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) will make 3D a main focus at its Annual Conference & Expo in October. The event will take place October 27-29, 2009 at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel, Hollywood, Calif.  Full Release
Marcus Theatres® Announces Six New RealD 3D Installations —Oct 5, 2009
Marcus Theatres® a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced plans to install six new RealD 3D systems at Marcus Theatres locations in Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska and Wisconsin. The company plans to install the six additional 3D systems in time for the December 18 opening of Avatar, James Cameron’s highly anticipated 3D release. With the addition of the six RealD 3D equipped screens, Marcus Theatres will offer digital 3D at 32 locations in seven states.  Full Release
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Historic El Capitan Theatre Installed with RealD 3D XL Cinema System —Oct 1, 2009
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The famed Hollywood El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood has been upgraded to 3D cinema leader RealD’s XL Cinema System in time for the highly-anticipated debut of Disney●PIXAR’s Toy Story and Toy Story 2 Disney Digital 3D™ double feature beginning October 2nd. Powered by RealD for 3D presentations since the release of Disney’s Chicken Little in 2005, the landmark El Capitan Theatre is the highest attended RealD 3D theatre in the world.  Full Release • Past RealD Press Rels. • RealD Dir. Page • RealD Web Site
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Columbia Pictures’ and Sony Pictures Animation’s Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs Delivers Approximately $16 Million of $30.3 Million Opening Weekend Gross in Theatres Equipped with RealD’s 3D Cinema Platform —Sep 21, 2009
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In the widest theatrical 3D film release to date, approximately $16 million in 3D box office was generated by Columbia Pictures’ and Sony Pictures Animation’s Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs in theatres equipped with RealD’s leading 3D cinema platform.  Full Release • Past RealD Press Rels. • RealD Dir. Page • RealD Web Site
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Technicolor Launches Industry’s First “Production to Projection” Solution to Deliver High-quality 3D to More Moviegoers —Sep 17, 2009
To address the unprecedented demand for 3D, Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS), through its Technicolor Business Group, today announced a high-quality, affordable 3D solution that works with existing 35mm projectors.  The Technicolor 3D Solution can be deployed immediately to bridge the gap until digital cinema can be more widely rolled out.  According to exit polling interviews conducted by independent research firm OTX, moviegoers ranked Technicolor 3D as being comparable to digital 3D cinema technologies, making it the first viable celluloid complement to existing 3D efforts.  Full Release • Past Technicolor Digital Cinema Press Rels. • Technicolor Digital Cinema Dir. Page • Technicolor Digital Cinema Web Site
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XpanD Joins Kelonik and Christie Digital to Create Extraordinary 3D Cinema at San Sebastián Film Festival —Sep 16, 2009
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XpanD, a worldwide authority in 3D cinemas and technology platforms, announced today their central role in converting the Antonio Elorza Velodrome into a colossal 3D cinema during this year’s San Sebastián Film Festival, taking place from 18-26 September at one of Spain’s most beautiful countryside's.  Full Release • Past XpanD Press Rels. • XpanD Dir. Page • XpanD Web Site
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XpanD Returns to Venice Film Festival as Official 3D Supplier —Sep 11, 2009
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XpanD, a worldwide authority in 3D cinemas and technology platforms, has been selected by the Venice Film Festival as the Official 3D Supplier to deliver their new line of X101 active glasses to be used during an impressive series of 3D screenings.  Full Release • Past XpanD Press Rels. • XpanD Dir. Page • XpanD Web Site
ESPN to Telecast USC Vs. Ohio State College Football Game Using Sensio® 3D Technology —Sep 10, 2009
SENSIO Technologies Inc. (“SENSIO”) (TSX Venture Exchange Inc.: SIO), inventor of the SENSIO® 3D technology, announces that it’s technology will be used by ESPN to telecast live the NCAA football game between USC and Ohio State on Sept. 12. In addition to several movie theaters, fans in the United States can watch the action at USC’s Galen Center. Since SENSIO® 3D technology is compatible with existing distribution platforms, the same single signal will be used to simultaneously broadcast the event into these different locations.  Full Release
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Toronto International Film Festival Selects Dolby as Its Exclusive Digital Cinema and 3D Provider —Sep 9, 2009
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB), announced today that it is the exclusive digital cinema server and 3D provider of the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival® (TIFF). The festival will be conducted September 10–19 at venues throughout Toronto, Canada.  Full Release • Past Dolby Press Rels. • Dolby Dir. Page • Dolby Web Site
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XpanD Opens New Los Angeles Headquarters in the Heart of Entertainment’s Capitol —Sep 4, 2009
XpanD, a worldwide authority in 3D cinemas and technology platforms, opened the doors of their newly designed Los Angeles headquarters this week, centrally located near some of Hollywood’s most famous landmarks.  Full Release • Past XpanD Press Rels. • XpanD Dir. Page • XpanD Web Site
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MasterImage Secures Deal with German Cineplex Group