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Jul 29, 2010 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 18, 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 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 (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 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 At today’s UK Gala Premiere of Sony Pictures’ The Karate Kid , 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 14, 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.
Jul 13, 2010 Chinese film group Huayi Brothers has premiered its latest production “Tangshan Earthquake” in Tangshan using Barco's ultra-bright DP2K-32B digital cinema projectors. With a width of almost 33 meters, the screen used for this screening was 10 meters wider than an IMAX screen, making it the largest screen in the world. To achieve optimum visual effects, two Barco DP2K-32B 'Series II' digital projectors were used. Because of its record brightness, this projector model was the only product capable of fully reflecting the devastation caused by the earthquake 34 years ago.
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.
Jul 7, 2010 SmartJog, the global leader in managed digital delivery services, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Deluxe Digital London, a major content distributor in Europe.  Deluxe Digital London will service its clients using SmartJog’s Pan-European digital cinema network for the delivery of digital cinema packages (DCPs) to theatres in Europe.
Jul 7, 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 received a new order to provide 60 NEC digital cinema projectors to Beijing SunWah World Management Co., Ltd, China for theatres located throughout the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Initial projector shipments are expected to commence in Q3 ‘10, with the order slated for completion by early 2011.
Jul 7, 2010 Kinopolis, a renowned German exhibitor, XDC, the n°1 digital cinema service company in Europe and FTT, the leading digital cinema service provider in Germany, have basically agreed on the terms for a deployment of 123 digital cinema systems at 15 cinemas.
Jun 30, 2010 Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology announced today that Santa Rosa (SR) Entertainment is installing 16 of Barco's Series 2 digital projectors in its new Blue Oaks 16 Cinema opening later this year in Rocklin, CA.
Jun 29, 2010 Barco, a world leader in visualization and display solutions, proudly announces that it signed a major contract for the deployment of 600 'Series 2' digital cinema projectors for Dadi Digital Cinema, the only fully digital cinema chain in China.
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.
Jun 23, 2010 Barco, a global leader in digital cinema projection, is proud to announce that it has been selected by Empire Theatres Limited of Canada to provide Barco Series II projectors to more than 300 of their screens.
Jun 23, 2010 Datasat Digital Entertainment is proud to announce that South Africa’s largest cinema exhibitor Ster-Kinekor will be installing the DC20 Digital Cinema Processor at more than 20 of their sites in the coming months.
Jun 23, 2010 GDC Technology (“GDC”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, is pleased to announce that London’s Altitude 360, an iconic venue for corporate and private events famed for its astonishing 360˚ views over the heart of London, has opted for GDC servers in its recent upgrading program. London-based Future Projections was chosen to carry out the project work which involved GDC‘s SA-2100A servers as well as Barco’s DP1200 projectors.
Jun 23, 2010 Barco, the global leader in digital cinema technology, announced today that EPIC Theatres has received its digital projectors for its new all-stadium, all-digital theatre in Palm Coast, Florida. EPIC's Palm Coast will be the first theatre in the area designed from the ground up for complete digital projection and 3D presentation. The new EPIC theatre opens 25 June 2010.
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.
Jun 22, 2010 Deluxe Digital London, a major cinema content distributor in Europe, has reached an agreement with Arqiva to use their European Digital Cinema Platform for the electronic delivery of Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) from international studios to cinemas across Europe.
Jun 22, 2010 Doremi Cinema today announced that its digital cinema servers are being used to playback Sensio's Live 3D broadcasts of FIFA World Cup Soccer matches around the world.
Jun 22, 2010 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.
Jun 22, 2010 Opus Arte has chosen Arqiva to relay all its upcoming live feeds from the Royal Opera House to North America and Western and Eastern Europe reaching more than 300 “live-equipped” screens with opera and ballet titles – these include The Royal Opera’s Cosi fan tutte on Friday 10 September 2010 and Macbeth in June 2011 as well as The Royal Ballet’s Giselle on Wednesday 19 January 2011.
Jun 21, 2010 At this year’s Cinema Expo 2010 Sony Professional is unveiling for the first time its new Sony Digital Cinema 4K logo trailer, which will introduce this Sony brand category to cinema audiences around the world – of course in 4K.
Jun 21, 2010 Sony Professional today announced three new digital cinema dealers across Europe, as part of its drive to meet the ever-growing demand for its 4K projection systems.
Jun 21, 2010 Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), the global leader in digital cinema, today announced the worldwide release of Theatre Command Center-Enterprise (Enterprise), a powerful software solution designed to streamline and automate circuit-wide digital cinema operations.
Jun 21, 2010 Sony Professional has today signed an agreement to provide its Digital Cinema 4K projection systems to AMC Entertainment Inc. in the UK. AMC is one of the world’s leading theatrical exhibition companies running approximately 380 cinemas worldwide. The deal will see Sony provide its 4K projectors directly to AMC’s leading UK sites in Birmingham and Manchester.
Jun 21, 2010 In an exclusive agreement that expands its Cinemark partnership, Barco is providing complete installation and 3rd tier support services for 3,000+ digital cinema projectors at over 250 Cinemark sites in North America.
Jun 21, 2010 Sony Professional has today signed an agreement to provide its Digital Cinema 4K projection systems to National Amusements, a world leader in the motion picture industry operating over 950 screens across the UK, US and Latin America.
Jun 21, 2010 Datasat Digital Entertainment’s AP20 was the audio processor of choice for the Daniel Sorano National Theatre Inauguration in Senegal and recently installed and demoed across the globe in select and premier theatres.
Jun 21, 2010 Christie®, the leader in digital cinema projection technologies, announced that it has shipped and installed more than 12,000 digital cinema projectors worldwide, achieving a new industry milestone and strengthening its leadership with a 65% share of the total global market.
Jun 20, 2010 Datasat Digital Entertainment, Inc. announced on Monday the compatibility of the Datasat™ AP20 16-channel audio processor with the new 7.1 discrete surround format utilized by Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios on the latest Woody and Buzz installment, Toy Story 3.  By utilizing the AP20 16-channel audio processor, Datasat has assisted cinemas in upgrading to the new discrete surround format.
Jun 21, 2010 GDC Technology (“GDC”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, is pleased to announce today that on June 17th Korea Lotte Cinemas broadcasted live the FIFA World Cup match between Korea and Argentina in 3D to 52 of its cinemas using GDC servers.
Jun 20, 2010 XDC, the number one digital cinema service company in Europe and Digital Content Portal Germany, IT service provider for digital cinema data logistics and automation, have agreed on cooperation. XDC and DCP-Germany agreed, that the prospects of cooperation promise added value to both of them as well as being beneficial to the industry.
Jun 17, 2010 Following the success of their Rosettabridge Theatre Management System (TMS) first released into the market in 2008, Unique Digital are pleased to announce the release of version 1.5 that includes many new features.
Jun 17, 2010 At this year’s Cinema Expo International in Amsterdam, Meyer Sound will introduce Europe’s movie industry professionals to Cinema Experience—the company’s integrated line of powerful, linear cinema sound systems. Showcased at Stand #183, the Acheron-based Cinema Experience promises a dramatically improved listening experience to match today’s high-definition visual and keep customers returning to the theaters.
Jun 17, 2010 Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, is proud to announce that it has been selected for a complete digital cinema deployment by XDC, a leading digital cinema service company in Europe, and Palace Cinemas, the leading exhibitor in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary following. Following a successful demo, Palace Cinemas has chosen to install Barco's DP2K series in both XDC screens and new sites to be opened over the next two years.
Jun 15, 2010 Arqiva has provided Dolby with world wide satellite distribution of live video showing celebrities arriving for movie premieres. Arqiva’s satellite services and Digital Cinema platform on IS905 distributes the live HD feed to digitally enabled cinemas across the globe enabling audiences as far afield as Australia, Japan, Mexico and Europe to share the ‘red carpet’ experience.
Jun 16, 2010 Christie®, the leader in digital cinema projection technologies, announced that it is the first digital cinema projector manufacturer to pass the full range of tests required by the Compliance Test Plan (CTP) for the DCI Digital Cinema System Specification (DCSS), including all procedural and design review aspects. The tests were completed by CineCert, LLC, a technology development and consulting firm that is the only organization in North America licensed by Digital Cinema Initiatives, LLC (DCI) to administer the CTP.
Jun 15, 2010 Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, is proud to announce that ZON Lusomundo Cinemas, the largest cinema chain in Portugal, has completed its digital cinema deployment with Barco's recently launched DP2K series. ZON Lusomundo has converted all of its screens to digital with the help of XDC, a leading digital cinema service company in Europe.
Jun 15, 2010 Christie®, the world leader in digital cinema projection, announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Shenzhen, China to meet the growing global demand for digital cinema projectors to screen 2D and 3D movies.  The new facility will significantly expand the company’s production capabilities, with the Christie Solaria™ projectors scheduled to roll off the assembly line in July.
Jun 15, 2010 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (WDSMP) announced today that both 2D and 3D formats of Toy Story 3 will be released globally in Dolby® Surround 7.1 this June. WDSMP also plans to release Step Up 3D in both 2D and 3D formats with Dolby Surround 7.1 this August.
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.”
Jun 15, 2010 QSC Audio Products, LLC is pleased to announce the release of their new DCP 100 Digital Cinema Processor which provides complete signal processing and monitoring functions in a single integrated, rack-mount system. With a suggested list price of $6,000.00 (USD), the DCP 100 offers many of the same features as the popular DCP 300, but at a lower price point ideal for six to eight channel systems that do not require CobraNet® network audio distribution or 16 input channels.
Jun 13, 2010 Arts Alliance Media (AAM), Europe’s leading digital cinema company, today announced two significant milestones on the road to converting Europe’s cinemas to digital. The company has signed a deal with Cineworld Group plc (Cineworld), the second largest cinema chain in Europe, which will enable Cineworld to convert 100% of its 790-screen circuit to digital over the next three years. Cineworld will finance the deal from its existing financial resources and cash flow.
Jun 10, 2010 Barco, a global leader in digital cinema projection, is proud to announce that it has entered into a Supply Agreement with D-Cinema Korea (DCK), an industry leader in digital cinema solutions and ships the 1st order today to DCK. With this agreement signed, Barco can deliver its brand-new 'Series II' digital cinema projectors to more than 150 screens at nearly 20 sites for the Korean roll out
Jun 8, 2010 GDC Technology (“GDC”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, is pleased to announce it has been selected by B&B Theatres for its digital cinema conversion program. B&B Theatres brings their 205 screens to the program and plans for a complete deployment over the next 24 months whereby Sonic Equipment Company will be providing the equipment, technical support, and installation services.
Jun 5, 2010 Kinoton has expanded its range of premium D-Cinema accessories by two high-performance Digital Cinema Scalers optimized for use with DCP Digital Cinema Projectors. Both models provide powerful high-quality scaling, making sure that alternative content from sources like HDTV, satellite receivers or PC are projected with optimum picture quality. This helps theatres to build additional revenue by including special shows featuring operas or sporting events, video gaming, arthouse movies or business presentations to their program.
Jun 4, 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 will provide NEC Digital Cinema projection systems along with GDC Technology’s digital cinema servers and Ballantyne’s own ‘silver’ or ‘gain’ screens to outfit 20 auditoriums for Caribbean Cinemas, the largest motion picture exhibitor in the Caribbean Islands.
Jun 4, 2010 GDC Technology (“GDC”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, announced today that it has opened a new East Coast office in Sterling Virginia, near Washington DC, to help meet the growing demand for GDC digital cinema servers in America. This strategic location and the addition of Tim Folk, Executive Vice President, whose extensive experience in operations and customer service allow GDC to better serve its North American client-base and set its sights on new regions.
Jun 3, 2010 Arqiva has signed a partnership with Italian Digital Cinema distributor Microcinema to use Arqiva’s Digital Cinema platform on the Intelsat IS905 satellite to deliver live alternative content to its network of around 100 cinemas in Italy.
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.
May 27, 2010 Arqiva is to provide XDC with satellite based electronic delivery to cinemas using its IS905 Digital Cinema platform and satellite infrastructure. Under a non-exclusive agreement Arqiva will deliver Digital Cinema Packages and live events to exhibitors in XDC's network, while XDC will also be able to transmit content to all cinemas connected to the Arqiva Digital Cinema network.
May 26, 2010 Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (“Cinedigm”) (NASDAQ: CIDM) today announced its Phase 2 subsidiary has expanded an existing non-recourse $8.9 million credit facility to approximately $47 million. A previous increase of $2.9 million in the facility along with this new increase of $35 million will be used to fund approximately 750 digital cinema systems with exhibitors under signed deployment agreements.
May 26, 2010 NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today that Southern Theatres, LLC, has selected digital cinema projectors from NEC for the newly renovated and redesigned Theatres at Canal Place in New Orleans.
May 25, 2010 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.
May 20, 2010 The loan, consisting of two tranches of EUR 50 million, has been structured by BNP Paribas Fortis with the participation of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and KBC Bank. XDC has fulfilled all the conditions required in order to proceed with the first drawdown of this loan facility on 21 May 2010.
May 19, 2010 Christie® announced that Cinemas Guzzo, a Canada-based leading independent cinema chain has purchased 57 Christie Solaria™ series digital cinema projectors, which utilize Academy Award1-winning DLP Cinema® technology from Texas Instruments’ (TI) (NYSE: TXN). Cinemas Guzzo, a family owned business founded in 1974, with 148 screens in 11 theatre complexes throughout the Montreal area, has launched several waves of expansion – the most recent being a new generation of avant-garde entertainment centers.
May 18, 2010 With the signing of the Palace Theatre in Vinton IA, Sonic Equipment Company is announcing that they have signed their 150th digital conversion to date.  Sonic has signed and installed systems across the United States as well as in Canada. Sonic’s Sales and Installation teams work together, and with their customers, to provide site surveys, comprehensive quotes and timely installations using a variety of equipment manufacturers to keep up with customer demands.
May 18, 2010 Christie®, a global leader in digital cinema, announced that it is Cannes International Film Festival’s Technical Partner for the fourth year in a row, digitizing a record 22 theatres with the latest generation Christie DLP Cinema® projectors. Installations include the next-generation Series 2 projector, the Christie Solaria™ Series, highlighted by the Christie CP2220 and Christie CP2230, which feature Academy Award*-winning DLP Cinema technology from Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN).  Ridley Scott's Robin Hood, presented out of competition, opened Cannes with its world premiere on a Christie CP2230.
May 12, 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 been selected to provide 200 NEC digital cinema projectors to Antaeus D-Cinema Investment Corporation, a partner of China Film Group Corp., for theatres throughout The People’s Republic of China (PRC).
May 12, 2010 Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), the global leader in the digital cinema industry, today announced the signing of six CBG member exhibitors, representing 94 screens, to its 10,000 screen Phase 2 digital cinema deployment program.  With these recent screen additions, Cinedigm will have contracted almost 400 CBG-member screens to participate in Phase 2.
May 11, 2010 Christie®, a global leader in digital cinema, is pleased to announce that South Korea based D-Cinema Korea Co. Ltd. (DCK) has committed to installing Christie 4K-ready Solaria™ Series DLP Cinema® projectors in the second phase of their digital cinema deployments, countrywide.
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.
May 6, 2010 Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (“Cinedigm”) (NASDAQ: CIDM) today announced the closing of a $172.5 million credit facility co-led by Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking and GE Capital Markets. This new credit facility will refinance all existing senior and mezzanine non-recourse debt in the Company’s Phase 1 deployment subsidiary, Christie/AIX, through a newly formed bankruptcy remote subsidiary called Cinedigm Digital Funding I, LLC. The facility has received a provisional rating of Ba1 from Moody’s Investor Service.   The new credit facility will replace the Company’s credit facility led by GE Capital Markets in 2006.
May 5, 2010 Arqiva is providing events rights holder SuperVision Media with satellite distribution services via Arqiva’s Digital Cinema platform on IS905. This supports SuperVision Media's distribution and commercialisation of live sport and entertainment events into digitally enabled cinemas in Europe and around the world.
May 2, 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.
Apr 29, 2010 Kinoton has enhanced its already-extensive D-Cinema support by introducing a remote online service. Typical digital maintenance jobs like reading out log files and checking and correcting the settings of projectors and servers can now be conveniently done over the Internet.
Apr 29, 2010 Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), the global leader in digital cinema, today announced that it plans to more than double its network of satellite-enabled theatre locations across the United States by deploying an additional 300 locations by the end of 2010. This will increase Cinedigm’s industry leading satellite-enabled theater network to more than 575 locations.
Apr 28, 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.
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.
Apr 20, 2010 NEC Display Solutions is intensifying its collaboration with Cine Project GmbH (CP), the international specialist in cinema design and audiovisual technology for film theatres. A joint sales agreement will see the purchase of several hundred of NEC's new Series 2 digital cinema projectors.
Apr 20, 2010 As the first circuit in the German-speaking countries Kieft & Kieft + Partner group enters into a VPF agreement to deploy 150 digital screens in Germany, Switzerland and Czech Republic.
Apr 19, 2010 The Apollo Cinema chain has chosen Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Satellite Distribution System for their entire cinema circuit. This will enable Arqiva to electronically deliver Digital Cinema Packages and live events to all of Apollo’s sites around the UK. The first performance streamed live via satellite for Apollo was the Bolshoi Ballet’s ‘La Flame de Paris’ from Moscow on April 8th2010.
Apr 19, 2010 Uptown Entertainment has converted their two Birmingham, Mich., locations to Sony Electronics’ 4K digital cinema technology to deliver an even more immersive movie-going experience, among other benefits. For a total of 19 screens, Birmingham 8 and Palladium 12 will feature Sony digital cinema technology.
Apr 19, 2010 Muvico Theaters, one of the earliest adopters of Sony digital cinema 4K technology, has completed the current phase of its digital conversion. The exhibitor now has five theaters equipped with Sony 4K digital cinema technology for a total of 89 screens, of which 17 are outfitted for 3D by combining Sony’s single-projector 3D lens system with RealD® 3D technology.
Apr 19, 2010 Wildwood Theatres is installing Sony Electronics’ 4K digital cinema technology at both of its locations in Wisconsin (Beloit and Janesville).  The exhibitor has already completed its digital conversion at 20 of its 26 screens.
Apr 19, 2010 Christie®, a global leader in digital cinema, announced that the Sonic Equipment Company has signed a major agreement with Christie Managed Services that will provide Sonic’s customers with a wide-ranging new tier of technical support and maintenance that includes end-to-end turnkey solutions and a la carte service.
Apr 15, 2010 GDC Technology (“GDC”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, is pleased to announce the signing of a server deployment agreement with Movie Tavern, a fast growing US cinema eatery chain. The agreement involves the deployment of 76 GDC servers scheduled to commence in Q2 of this year with full deployment expected to be completed by the end of year.
Apr 15, 2010 Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, today announced an exclusive agreement with Dallas, Texas-based Movie Tavern for the conversion of their remaining 104 screens — those that had not already converted to Barco. With this strategic move, Movie Tavern is 100% digital and exclusively Barco. Conversions begin in April 2010, with full deployment scheduled for completion by December 2010.
Apr 13, 2010 Doremi Cinema, a global leader in digital cinema technology, today announced that Dallas Texas based cinema chain Rave Motion Pictures, has again chosen Doremi to supply the playback server technology for its Phase 2 digital cinema deployment program.
Apr 12, 2010 GDC Technology (“GDC”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, announced today an exclusive server deal with Starplex Cinemas, a leading US cinema chain based in Dallas, Texas.
Apr 12, 2010 Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, proudly announced today an exclusive agreement with Starplex Cinemas of Dallas, Texas, in which 123 additional screens will be converted to digital cinema using Barco's new Series-II projectors.
Apr 12, 2010 Qube Cinema will showcase their latest product, Qube KeySmith, at NAB 2010 in Booth no: SL4514B in Las Vegas. Qube keySmith is a comprehensive web-based Key Mangement solution for Digital Cinema that is based on Qube’s proven key generation technology.
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.
Apr 7, 2010 Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. NASDAQ: CIDM), the global leader in the digital cinema industry, today announced  Rave Motion Pictures, a Texas-based cinema chain, has signed an agreement to participate in Cinedigm’s Phase 2 digital cinema deployment program.
Apr 7, 2010 Running until April 11th, the Cinépolis Foundation’s social outreach program entitled "Let's all go to Cinépolis Haiti" will screen 11 movies on donated Christie digital cinema projectors reaching more than 70,000 people devastated by the February 12th earthquake.
Apr 7, 2010 Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, proudly announces that Dallas, Texas-based Rave Motion Pictures has selected Barco Series-II projectors exclusively for a major deployment of 277 new digital cinema screens nationwide.
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.
Mar 30, 2010 At yesterday’s German premiere of Sony Pictures’ hugely anticipated film The Bounty Hunter, Gerard Butler and a high profile audience were delighted to watch the exclusive film with Sony Professional’s state-of-the-art Sony Digital Cinema 4K system.
Mar 21, 2010 Last week at ShoWest 2010, Sony Electronics announced it has entered into purchase agreements with Digital Cinema Implementation Partners, under which Sony Digital Cinema 4K projection systems will be deployed to both AMC Entertainment Inc. and Regal Entertainment Group theatres across the United States.
Mar 18, 2010 Barco, a world leader in visualization and display solutions, has signed a major contract for the deployment of 100 digital cinema system for Zhejiang Time Cinema, China's seventh largest cinema chain.
Mar 18, 2010 GDC Technology (“GDC”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, is pleased to announce that it has signed a server deployment contract with Zhe Jiang Time Cinema, the seventh largest exhibitor in China (according to 2008 published box-office collection).
Mar 18, 2010 GDC Technology (“GDC”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, is pleased to announce the signing of yet another digital cinema deployment deal continuing its strong sales in the US market, this time with R/C Theatres, a Maryland-based cinema chain operator.
Mar 18, 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 will provide 66 NEC Digital Cinema projection systems with RealD 3D technology to National Amusements, Inc. (39 systems) and Marcus Theatres Corporation, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) (27 systems).
Mar 17, 2010 GDC Technology (“GDC”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, is pleased to announce that it has won a repeat order for digital servers from Guangzhou-based Jinyi Zhujiang Movie Circuit Co., Ltd (“Jinyi”), the sixth largest exhibitor in China (according to 2008 published box-office collection).
Mar 17, 2010 Barco, a global leader in digital cinema announced today that its 'Series 2' digital cinema projector has successfully passed the procedural test for DCI compliance administered by CineCert, the leading 3rd party authorizing test facility. With these tests completed, Barco has reached another important milestone in the rollout of its brand-new DP2K projector series.
Mar 17, 2010 Barco, a world leader in visualization and display solutions, has signed a major contract for the deployment of 200 digital cinema systems for Jinyi Zhujiang Movie Circuit, China's sixth largest cinema chain.
Mar 17, 2010 Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), the global leader in the digital cinema industry, today announced Movie Tavern will add its 110 screens to Cinedigm’s Phase 2 digital cinema deployment program. Movie Tavern’s Cinedigm Certified™ digital cinema systems will include Cinedigm’s proven technology solutions.
Mar 17, 2010 Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), the global leader in the digital cinema industry, today announced Starplex Cinemas will participate in its Phase 2 digital cinema deployment program by transitioning 102 screens from analog to digital cinema projectors. Starplex will become Cinedigm Certified™ in 8 locations and will use Cinedigm’s proven technology solutions.
Mar 17, 2010 Datasat Digital Entertainment introduced the AP20 and unveiled a dealer certification program for the 16-channel audio processor this morning at ShoWest.
Mar 16, 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.
Mar 16, 2010 Barco, the global leader in digital cinema technology, proudly announces that R/C Theatres has selected Barco Series-2 projectors for installation in three cities across their circuit.
Mar 16, 2010 Digital cinema leader Doremi today announced that it shipped over 850 DCP digital cinema servers in February alone bringing its worldwide install base to over 11,300 units; a remarkable feat given Doremi first demonstrated its digital cinema server prototype at IBC in 2004.
Mar 16, 2010 Digital cinema leader Doremi today announced that it shipped over 850 DCP digital cinema servers in February alone bringing its worldwide install base to over 11,300 units; a remarkable feat given Doremi first demonstrated its digital cinema server prototype at IBC in 2004.
Mar 16, 2010 The rollout of digital cinema to exhibitors across Europe received a significant boost today with the announcement that Arts Alliance Media Ltd, Europe’s leading digital cinema company, has reached an agreement to secure €50m in funding for its initiative.
Mar 16, 2010 Continuing to provide cinema exhibition venues with unprecedented audio performance and advanced technology, JBL is introducing the ScreenArray® 5742 4-way and 5732 3-way ultra-high-power loudspeaker systems, designed to compliment the large-format 3D visual experience.
Mar 15, 2010 Building upon the success of its groundbreaking line of amplifiers dedicated for use in cinema sound, Crown Audio is showcasing the DSi 6000.  The newest addition to the DSi series, the DSI 6000 is designed to provide further support for the JBL line of cinema loudspeakers.
Mar 15, 2010 At ShoWest 2010, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB), announced it is working with Walt Disney Pictures® and Pixar® Animation Studios to deliver a new audio format, Dolby® Surround 7.1. Disney® and Pixar have stated that Dolby Surround 7.1 will be launched in select theatres with the release of Toy Story® in 3D this June.
Mar 15, 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.
Mar 15, 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.
Mar 15, 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.
Mar 15, 2010 Hot on the heels of two recent server deployment deals from the US, GDC Technology (“GDC”) scores a hat trick today closing a new server deal with Cinemas Guzzo,  a leading cinema chain operator in Canada.  A total of 42 GDC digital cinema servers (27 new deployments and 4 replacements of existing servers) for 3D releases will be deployed in this project and rollout will commence in March 2010.
Mar 11, 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.
Mar 15, 2010 Christie®, a global leader in digital cinema, announced that Sonic Equipment Company has ordered 100 Christie Solaria Series 4K-ready Series 2 digital cinema projectors, which utilize Academy Award1-winning DLP Cinema® technology from Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN).
Mar 15, 2010 Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, is pleased to announce an agreement with Malco Theatres Inc., headquartered in Memphis Tennessee, in which Barco will provide Series 2 projectors for all 320 screens in the Malco circuit. Installation of the new projectors will commence in late summer 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.
Mar 15, 2010 At ShoWest 2010 today, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) is showcasing in booth 1605 at Bally’s Hotel its comprehensive set of digital cinema solutions. On display is the Dolby® CP750, the Dolby Screen Server (DSS200), Dolby’s Theatre Management System (TMS) with the latest v.4.2 software upgrade, and Dolby 3D Digital Cinema solutions.
Mar 15, 2010 NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today an exclusive agreement with Southern Theatres, LLC, management company for VSS-Southern Theatres, owners of The Grand Theatres and AmStar Cinemas, to provide digital cinema projectors at locations in nine states.
Mar 10, 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.
Mar 15, 2010 Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) DLP Cinema® announces that all DLP Cinema subcomponents for DLP Cinema 2K and its upcoming Enhanced 4K platforms have recently completed testing for Digital Cinema Initiative (DCI) standards by passing the procedural test administered by CineCert, the leading third-party authorized test facility.
Mar 14, 2010 GDC Technology (“GDC”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, is pleased to announce that it has won a major digital cinema deployment contract with Santikos Theatres, a leading cinema circuit in Texas. The project will see the deployment of 88 GDC SA-2100A servers into Santikos Theatres and currently work is already underway for the rollout.
Mar 14, 2010 Digital Cinema Media Ltd (DCM) will migrate to the new Advertising Accord v4, a full-featured hybrid 35mm and Digital content management solution developed and supplied by Unique Digital Ltd.
Mar 14, 2010 QSC Audio, ShoWest Booth #1509, has announced an extension to its AcousticDesign™ ceiling speaker range, with the release of two new high-output models: the AD-C1200 and AD-C820/C821.
Mar 12, 2010 The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, home to the world’s first, and San Diego’s only, IMAX Dome Theater, is celebrating the completion of its state-of-the-art renovation
Mar 12, 2010 At ShoWest 2010, Barco introduces the Diagnostics Companion, an optional new software module purpose-built for intelligently troubleshooting Barco digital cinema projectors.
Mar 12, 2010 GDC Technology (“GDC”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, today announced that it has successfully sealed a server deployment deal with Great Escape Theatres ("Great Escape"), an Indiana-based cinema chain in the US. Deployment is scheduled to take place in the early part of 2010 and is expected to involve a total of 174 GDC SA-2100A servers
Mar 12, 2010 At ShoWest 2010, Barco unveils a major expansion of its nationwide digital cinema NOC, with enhanced remote services, diagnostics and monitoring.Rancho Cordova, CA — 12 March 2010 — Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, proudly announces an expansion of its advanced NOC (Network Operations Center), a comprehensive set of monitoring tools and services available to all Barco digital cinema customers
Mar 12, 2010 Hollywood Megaplex, one of the leading exhibitors in Austria, and XDC, the n°1 digital cinema service company in Europe, have agreed on the deployment of 40 digital cinema systems in 4 cinemas. The agreement between Hollywood Megaplex and XDC includes the roll out of DCI-compliant projection systems co-financed by the Virtual Print Fee (VPF) model.
Mar 11, 2010 Arts Alliance Media (AAM), Europe’s leading digital cinema company, has today announced that the company is entering into an exclusive strategic partnership for Japan with Japanese content and technical services company Broadmedia. The agreement will see AAM providing technology advice and support and also licensing software to Broadmedia as the Japanese company embarks on a digital cinema deployment plan
Mar 11, 2010 USL, Inc. announces the new product launch of the JSD-100 Digital Cinema Processor. Presenting the Next Generation in Digital Cinema Processing from USL, Inc. at ShoWest is exciting even for show veterans like Jack Cashin, President & Founder of USL, INC.
Mar 13, 2010 Industry leader Doremi Cinema has formally entered into an agreement with Digital Cinema Implementation Group (DCIP) to exclusively provide 2K and 4K server technology to Cinemark Holdings for their digital cinema deployment. Under the multi-year agreement, Doremi will be the sole supplier of servers for Cinemark's digital cinema roll out. Doremi will also support Regal and AMC for their ongoing deployment requirements.
Mar 11, 2010 QSC Audio, ShoWest Booth #1509, is proud to announce that the DCP 300 Digital Cinema Processor has received several important upgrades.  The DCP 300 now offers Windows 7 driver compatibility, RS-232 serial automation control, SNMP network remote control and monitoring, and matrix surround decoding for its Non-Sync and Surround EX inputs.
Mar 11, 2010 Known primarily for producing history documentaries, in recent years the Mexican film industry has risen to international status receiving critical praise at major movie festivals for acting, cinematography, and direction. To prepare its facilities for 21st century digital cinema production, LaboFilms in Mexico City has installed a state-of-the-art mixing stage at LaboDigital. Based on CQ-1 loudspeakers, the new Meyer Sound system provides the linear sound quality that translates smoothly across post-production and theatre reproduction.
Mar 11, 2010 On the occasion of ShoWest 2010, digital cinema leader Barco has unveiled its brand-new line of Series-II digital cinema projectors, based on the latest DLP Cinema® technology from Texas Instruments. With this innovative DP2K product line, Barco builds on the proven benefits of its successful DP-series, while at the same time anticipating the 4K future and the spectacular rise of 3D cinema.
Mar 11, 2010 Digital cinema leader Barco has completed the previously announced purchase agreement with Digital Cinema Implementation Partners (DCIP) for the supply and installation of more than 3000 digital cinema projectors to Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CNK).
Mar 11, 2010 SmartJog, a digital delivery service provider, and XDC, a digital cinema deployment company, announced today, that they have signed a non-exclusive partnership agreement.  XDC will offer the SmartJog solution to exhibitors under contract with them, as part of their portfolio of services including electronic distribution and storage of content.
Mar 10, 2010 MikroM is proud to announce its new Integrated Media Block designed for 2K/4K digital cinema projectors. “As an independent technology provider we are excited to extend our technical leadership by providing the MVC201-2K/4K as a brand-new generation of our FPGA based media block solutions,” said Holger Krahn, CEO of MikroM. “In addition we provide to our MVC200-DC customers the highest level of continuity by offering the same Application Programming Interface (API) as they are used to employ in their existing projects,” noted Mr. Krahn.
Mar 10, 2010 Twenty-five years ago this year, Doremi founder and CEO Camille Rizko, invented a better way to perform digital audio for postproduction. Joined by his brother Emil, and fellow engineer Safar Ghazal, the Doremi partners have never looked back.
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.
Mar 9, 2010 American Zoetrope, the film studio created and used by filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola since 1970, recently completed the mix of Sofia Coppola’s upcoming film “Somewhere” using their new Meyer Sound Cinema Experience monitoring system.  This same system was used to mix Mr. Coppola’s 2009 release of “Tetro”.
Mar 7, 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.
Mar 8, 2010 Sonic Equipment Company has signed a sales, service and installation agreement with B & B Theatres to provide equipment and service.  B & B Theatres, a member of the National Association of Theatre Owners, Cinema Buying Group or CBG, is participating in Digital Cinema Corp.’s (Cinedigm) (NASDAQ: CIDM) Phase 2 digital cinema deployment.
Mar 4, 2010 In an agreement encompassing five remaining multiplexes, Santikos Theatres chooses a full range of Barco projectors for the completion of an exclusive circuit-wide digital cinema conversion.
Mar 4, 2010 At this year’s ShoWest in Las Vegas, professional audio industry leaders Meyer Sound Laboratories invite attendees to hear for themselves what a difference the Cinema Experience loudspeaker system can make from the dubbing stage to exhibition.
Mar 2, 2010 Meyer Sound is proud to announce the first installation of a Meyer Sound Cinema Experience system in two US-based commercial theatres, located in Gulf Breeze and Pace, Fla. Both systems, at The Breeze and The Ridge Cinemas, will be used for the first time during the opening of “Alice in Wonderland” on March 5.
Mar 2, 2010 Sonic Equipment Company announces today an arrangement with Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (Cinedigm) (NASDAQ: CIDM) through which exhibitors signing on to Cinedigm’s Phase 2 digital cinema deployment plan may use Sonic for sales, service and installation.
Mar 2, 2010 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) announced today that all films nominated for an Oscar® in the Achievement in Sound Editing and Achievement in Sound Mixing categories included Dolby® audio technologies.
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.
Feb 28, 2010 GDC Technology (“GDC”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, is pleased to introduce the new “S2 Upgrade” for all SA-2100 Digital Cinema Servers, the first digital cinema servers to be commercially deployed with the new generation of Series 2 DLP Cinema® projector.
Feb 25, 2010 Nordic Digital Alliance (NDA), the joint venture run by Arts Alliance Media and a Norwegian consortium of businesses, has been awarded the contract to roll out digital cinema across the largest region of Norway (the West region), as part of the nationwide rollout scheme run by Film & Kino.
Feb 25, 2010 Christie®, a global leader in digital cinema, announced that Great Escapes Theatres purchased 174 Christie digital cinema projectors, which utilize Texas Instruments’(TI) (NYSE:TXN) DLP Cinema® technology.
Feb 23, 2010 Arts Alliance Media (AAM) – Europe’s leading provider of digital cinema technology, content and deployment – announced today that it has opened a digital content services facility in Paris, to complement the end-to-end facility that already exists in London.
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.
Feb 22, 2010 On Saturday, February 20, the Academy Board of Governors bestowed the 2009 Scientific and Engineering Award (Academy Plaque) to four individuals responsible for the color accuracy of Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) DLP Cinema® projectors.
Feb 18, 2010 The much awaited result of the Norwegian Film & Kino tender process was announced today, with 9 of the 10 regional zones, representing more than 300 screens, being won by Unique Cinema Systems.
Feb 17, 2010 Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), the global leader in the digital cinema industry, today announced Times Square Cinema, a Texas six-plex, has signed an agreement to deploy digital projection systems as part of Cinedigm’s 10,000 screen Phase 2 digital cinema deployment program.
Feb 17, 2010 Sony Electronics’ Digital Cinema Solutions and Services (DCSS) group has entered into a non-exclusive digital cinema deployment agreement with Warner Bros. Studios that will provide operational and financial resources to exhibitors to encourage them to feature Sony’s 4K SXRD™ projection technology in both 2D and 3D digital cinema-enabled screens across the United States and Canada. Future plans include other key international markets.
Feb 17, 2010 Jogchem’s Theaters B.V. (in the market known as JT Bioscopen), one of the leading exhibitors in The Netherlands, and XDC, the n°1 digital cinema service company in Europe, have agreed on the deployment of digital cinema systems in all of JT’s screens in The Netherlands.
Feb 16, 2010 Christie®, the leader in digital cinema projection technologies, is pleased to confirm full production, shipping and installation of the latest generation of 4K-ready DLP Cinema® projectors, the Christie Solaria™ series, beginning with the Christie CP2220.
Feb 15, 2010 The CineMec Complex in Holland is a state-of-the-art Cineplex which doubles as a conference center.  Housed in a contemporary building with striking architecture, the award-winning enterprise, owned by Gerben Kuipers, is located in Ede, just 50 minutes from Amsterdam.
Feb 11, 2010 The European Investment Bank will grant financing of up to EUR 65 million to XDC, the n°1 digital cinema service company in Europe, in the framework of the financing structured by BNP Paribas Fortis to contribute to its digitization roll-out plans in Europe. This will also strengthen XDC’s research and development activities to further improve its digital cinema solutions.
Feb 10, 2010 Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), the global leader in the digital cinema industry, today announced B&B Theatres, a Missouri-based cinema chain, has signed an agreement to deploy 205 digital projection systems as part of Cinedigm’s 10,000 screen Phase 2 digital cinema deployment program.
Feb 9, 2010 Digital cinema pioneer Barco announced that 2009 has been a record year for its digital cinema business, with a very significant growth of more than 100% in sales, orders and production capacity. By the end of 2009, Barco had reached a total install base of 6500 projectors worldwide.
Feb 9, 2010 Sony Electronics’ Digital Cinema Solutions and Services (DCSS) group has signed a non-exclusive digital cinema deployment agreement with Universal Pictures. As part of the agreement, Universal has committed to distribute feature films digitally for playback on Sony’s 4K SXRD™ projection technology deployed by the DCSS group across the United States.
Feb 4, 2010 Rod Wheeler has 18 years experience in film and television, having worked at the forefront of the digital media revolution initially in post production and more recently in digital cinema for exhibition.
Feb 4, 2010 Datasat Digital Entertainment wishes to extend congratulations to all 2010 Oscar® Nominees, with special accolades to the eight nominees for best picture that feature a Datasat Digital Entertainment Soundtrack – Avatar, The Blind Side, District 9, Inglourious Basterds, Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire, A Serious Man, Up and Up in the Air.
Feb 3, 2010 Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, announced today that Cobb Theatres of Birmingham, Alabama has selected and installed Barco digital cinema projectors into its first three “CineBistro” theatres located in the Tampa and Miami, Florida areas.
Aug 5, 2009 Meyer Sound has announced the newest member of the Cinema Experience line, the Acheron™ Studio, which brings the low distortion and transparency of the Acheron 80screen channel loudspeaker to a smaller package. Designed for use behind a perforated screen or for direct monitoring, the THX-approved Acheron Studio is a perfect choice for small cinemas, post-production, and private theatres. Soundtracks monitored on the Acheron Studio translate accurately into larger cinema systems, making the loudspeaker an equally ideal fit for re-recording rooms, sound design rooms, and music studio control rooms. 
Feb 2, 2010 Barco, a global leader in digital cinema projection technology, is proud to announce that it has once again been chosen as the exclusive digital cinema projector supplier for the Berlinale's 60th anniversary edition.
Feb 1, 2010 Arts Alliance Media (AAM) – Europe’s leading provider of digital cinema technology, content and deployment – today announced that they have reached an agreement with Denmark Digital, a group of 31 Danish independent cinemas, to convert around 60 screens across the country to digital. The total value of the deal will exceed 50m kr (€6.7m/$9.3m).
Feb 1, 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.
Jan 31, 2010 Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp.(NASDAQ: CIDM) and Vista Entertainment Solutions, Inc. announced today an agreement for Vista and its network of business partners to exclusively distribute and support Cinedigm’s Theatre Command Center™ software in certain major international territories.
Jan 26, 2010 Christie®, a global leader in visual solutions for business, entertainment and industry, is proud to announce the successful conclusion of a framework purchasing agreement for 300 Christie Solaria series projectors with FTT, its German integration and service partner headquartered in Düsseldorf.
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.
Jan 25, 2010 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.
Jan 25, 2010 From January 2010, David Pope joins XDC, the n°1 digital cinema company in Europe, to lead the operations in United Kingdom and Ireland.
Jan 24, 2010 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.
Jan 20, 2010 As the only digital cinema projectors selected for use at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival, Barco projectors will screen the festival's 3D entry, Cane Toads: The Conquest — a documentary by filmmaker Mark Lewis.
Jan 11, 2010 Cinema West, an independent California exhibitor, chooses Barco DP-2000 digital cinema projectors for every screen in their new Palladio 16 multiplex in Folsom, California. With a total seating capacity of 3000, built around an efficient “green” energy concept, the all-digital venue includes six 3D-capable theatres.
Jan 11, 2010 Christie, the world leader in digital cinema projection installations, announced the recent installation of Christie CP2000-ZX digital projectors with Christie Brilliant3D™ triple flash technology in Cinema Centers’ multiplex theatres in central Pennsylvania.
Jan 11, 2010 Having co-operated successfully in the field of digital cinema for more than 4 years, XDC SA, European leader in digital cinema services, and FTT, a Düsseldorf-based distributor and integrator of cinema equipment, decided to strengthen their relationships even further.
Jan 6, 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.
Jan 5, 2010 Sony is unveiling a new 4K digital cinema projection system across Europe that builds on its proven technology in use by exhibitors, while offering new enhancements in performance and functionality.
Dec 28, 2009 RealD announced today that in just over one week, theatres equipped with RealD’s market-leading 3D cinema technology have brought in over $100 million of the total domestic box office generated by 20th Century Fox’s AVATAR, which debuted at #1 for the second week in a row, earning more than $617.3 million worldwide since it debuted on December 18, 2009.
Dec 23, 2009 NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD displays and projectors, announced today the availability of financing incentives for theater owners looking to upgrade cinema projector capabilities to digital.
Dec 23, 2009 XDC, European leader in digital cinema distribution services, has taken a major step forward in order to execute its strategy to deploy and service more than 8,000 digital cinema screens across Europe by 2015.
Dec 22, 2009 Christie, the world’s leader in digital cinema projection installations, was a “star attraction” at the recently inaugurated, all-digital Beacon Cinema complex located in downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts. 
Dec 21, 2009 Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), the global leader in the digital cinema industry, today announced R/C Theatres, a Maryland-based cinema chain, has signed an agreement to participate in Cinedigm’s Phase 2 digital cinema deployment program.
Dec 21, 2009 In the largest theatrical 3D film release to date, RealD announced today that theatres equipped with RealD’s market-leading 3D cinema technology brought in nearly $40 million of the total domestic box office generated by 20th Century Fox’s AVATAR, which debuted at #1 during its opening weekend, earning more than $242.5 million worldwide. The box office generated in theatres with RealD technology accounted for over 50% of the total weekend's receipts.
Dec 20, 2009 Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE Amex: BTN), a provider of digital cinema projection equipment and services, cinema screens and other cinema products reported today that it has expanded its Asian distribution rights into Taiwan for the NEC Line of digital cinema projectors.
Dec 18, 2009 Helios, a leading exhibitor in Poland, and XDC, the n°1 digital cinema service company in Europe, have agreed on the deployment of digital cinema systems in 100 of Helios screens in Poland.
Dec 17, 2009 In its inaugural year, the Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTFF) laid claim to a giant outdoor screening venue equipped with what may have been the most powerful Dolby 5.1 surround sound system ever assembled. On a grassy expanse next to the Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar’s capital, 104 Meyer Sound loudspeakers complemented a towering 24-by-10 meter screen, providing faithful audio reproduction for the much awaited screenings and performance of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra to the pleasure of 5,000 guests.
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.
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