Digital Cinema News

Qube Is Digital Cinema Partner at the 65th Venice International Film Festival

Qube Cinema Inc. — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:11:30 GMT

Qube Cinema is pleased to announce its partnership with the 65th Venice International Film Festival as the official digital cinema server and digital cinema mastering equipment supplier. The festival, organized by La Biennale di Venezia, will take place at the Venice Lido from August 27 to September 6, 2008.

Fraunhofer Institute Establishes the “Cinema of the Future”

Kinoton Gmbh, Fraunhofer IIS — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

At the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, the scientists of the imaging systems department have been provided a state-of-the-art digital cinema where D-Cinema developments can be presented and tested. Premium sound and projection technology as well as a multi-functional stage system make the “Cinema of the Future” one of the best equipped theatres in the world.

Christie Takes Cirque Du Soleil’s “Delirium” from Stage to Screen in Theaters Across the U.S.

Christie — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:42:25 GMT

Christie, a global leader in visual solutions for entertainment, business and industry, plays a starring role in Cirque du Soleil’s state-of-the-art production, Delirium, the film version of which will be shown on digital screens throughout the United States, August 20-24. Christie, whose Christie Roadster S+20K and Christie Roadie 25K DLP projectors contributed to the spectacular visual presentation of the highly acclaimed stage production, will again “share the stage” in the limited run cinema showcase at leading entertainment venues featuring Christie DLP Cinema® projectors.

Eurasia Cinemas B.V. Enter Exclusive 5-Year Deal with XPAND for 3D Digital Theatres Circuit

XpanD , Kronverk Cinemas, Eurasia Cinemas B.V., AFM Cinemas Inc. — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:48:48 GMT

XPAND, the international leader in 3D Digital experiences and technology platforms, today announced they’ve entered a five year exclusive deal with Eurasia Cinemas, 88% shareholder of AFM Cinemas, Turkey’s only publicly held entertainment company and cinema mogul, owning and operating approximately 176 screens in ten cities. Spanning two continents across Europe and Asian side of the Bosporus, the prestigious group is widely known for their innovative and progressive cinemas expansion.

One Night Only Three Days Grace Event in Movie Theatres Across the Country

Access Integrated Technologies , The Bigger Picture — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:58:09 GMT

Courtesy of The Bigger Picture, the alternative content distribution unit of Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. ("AccessIT") (NASDAQ:AIXD) fans will be able to see “Three Days Grace: Live at The Palace 2008” in digital cinema equipped theatres across the country on August 26th.

Industry’s First 3D Entertainment Summit Announced Focusing on Business Strategy & Innovation

Unicomm LLC — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Bob Dowling former Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of the Hollywood Reporter and President of the Bob Dowling Group based in Los Angeles and Unicomm, LLC a Connecticut based leading event management company announced today the creation of the 3D Entertainment SummitTM. Focused entirely on 3D film, video gaming and home entertainment markets, 3D Entertainment Summit is the industry’s first business event exclusively designed to address both the long and short term business strategies affecting this emerging marketplace. The event is scheduled for December 1-2, 2008 at the Century Plaza in Los Angeles, California.

3D Biz-Ex Agenda Announced

Insight Media — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

3D Biz-Ex 2008 will launch on September 29 with a full three-day agenda loaded with information, entertainment and education. The event features an opening day of tutorial seminars followed by two days of presentations, exhibits and networking with the leaders in the stereoscopic 3D industry. This year the conference is in the heart of Hollywood at the Sheraton Universal City, Los Angeles, CA.

Christie Selected for Beijing Summer Games

Christie — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:44:38 GMT

Christie, a global leader in visual solutions for business, entertainment and industry, is pleased to announce the Christie Roadster S+20K and Christie CP2000-ZX models were selected to project dynamic visuals for the opening ceremony at the 2008 Beijing Summer Games. The ceremony was held on August 8, 2008, just after 8:00pm China Standard Time in the Beijing National Stadium and featured the most complex and extensive use of projected visuals in the history of the sporting event.

XDC Offers Grupo Compay Segundo Concert as HD Satellite Live Broadcast to European Theatres

XDC s.a. — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:24:32 GMT

An extraordinary live musical show was transmitted in HD satellite broadcast to European theatres. The 2-hour concert was performed in Livorno (Italy) on August 2nd, 2008 to commemorate the 100th birthday of Compay Segundo, the most famous Cuban musician in the world. The group of nine musicians, some of which participated in the Wim Wenders film "Buena Vista Social Club", was accompanied by Compay Segundo himself with his two sons, Salvador and Basilio.

Highest Resolution Digital Planetarium Installed in Beijing

Sky-Skan, Inc. — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sky-Skan today announced the debut of the world’s highest resolution digital dome theater: the Beijing Planetarium. Displaying an outstanding 35 million unique pixels on the dome screen, the upgraded Beijing Planetarium now features a Definiti® 8K projection system. Definiti 8K projects quadruple the detail of Definiti 4K, allowing for a super-sharp star field exceeding even large-format film resolution.

Barco lights up the Piazza Grande at the 61st Locarno Film Festival

Barco Digital Cinema — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:39:23 GMT

Barco, a global leader in digital cinema projectors, has been selected by XDC as exclusive projector supplier for the 61st Locarno Film Festival, taking place from August 6th to 16th. The highlights of this festival are the open-air screenings at Piazza Grande, where Barco’s DP-3000 will be used to give spectators the ultimate movie-experience.

Qube Is Digital Cinema Partner at the 65th Venice International Film Festival

Qube Cinema Inc. — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Cinema City International Goes Digital and 3D

Kinoton Gmbh, Cinema City International N.V. — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cinema City International are equipping their theatres with D-Cinema technology suitable for 3D projection. The major multiplex operator has ordered 50 Kinoton DCP 30 Digital Cinema Projectors with integrated Dolby 3D system, several of which have already been installed in Israel, Poland and Hungary. Further installations are scheduled for the Cinema City multiplexes in Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Romania and Israel.

XDC Official Partner of the 61st Locarno Film Festival

XDC s.a. — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:34:45 GMT

As the official digital cinema technical partner, XDC is providing all of the necessary projection equipment and technical support for the digital screenings which will be performed on the famous Piazza Grande and in the Teatro Kursaal, the Auditorium Fevi, La Sala and the Rialto.

CinePostproduction expands its international marketing activities

CinePostproduction GmbH & Co. KG — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

CinePostproduction is strengthening its international marketing activities. By retaining John B. Birchell Hughes as Senior Vice President – International Workflow Development, the CinePostproduction team has at its disposal a technically versed and commercially successful industry expert for digital production and distribution workflows.

SMPTE 2008: Annual Tech Conference & Expo to Showcase New and Emerging Entertainment Technologies

Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New and emerging entertainment technologies of practical use to content creation, management, distribution and display professionals will be the focus of SMPTE 2008: Annual Tech Conference & Expo (http://smpte2008.org). Early bird registration is now open for the international event, it was announced today by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), the leading technical society for the motion imaging industry and producers of the show. The three-day conference and trade show takes place October 28 – 30, 2008 at the Renaissance Hotel in Hollywood, CA. It will be preceded by the special pre-conference

Qube Draws International Investment

Qube Cinema Inc. — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Real Image Media Technologies Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading media technology company and one of the global pioneers of digital cinema has concluded a Private Equity investment led by Nomura, one of Asia’s top investment banks. This is part of a USD 25 million round in which Intel Capital, an existing investor in the Company, is also participating. N M Rothschild & Sons (India) Private Limited is the exclusive financial advisor to Real Image for this funding which would enable the Company and its N. Hollywood based subsidiary, Qube Cinema, Inc. to expand operations significantly both in India as well as across North America, Europe, Australia and Asia.

Thomson’s Technicolor Contributes to Record-Breaking Weekend Box Office

Technicolor Digital Cinema — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:48:28 GMT

Thomson (Euronext 18453; NYSE: TMS) – the worldwide leader in video solutions for the Communication, Media & Entertainment (CME) industries – today announced that its Technicolor Services division has provided a full array of industry-leading laboratory and digital services to the top 10 films driving the record-smashing North American box office for the weekend of July 18 - 20.

Cineplex Entertainment and RealD Sign Major Agreement for 175 3D Installations

RealD, Cineplex Entertainment — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:58:54 GMT

Cineplex Entertainment and RealD announced today they have signed a long-term agreement to install a minimum of 175 3D systems into Cineplex Entertainment theatres across the country by December 2009 bringing RealD’s committed screen count to well over 5,500. The commencement of the RealD rollout is dependent upon Cineplex Entertainment entering into a digital deployment agreement to begin the conversion to digital projection.

European Digital Cinema Forum Elects New President

European Digital Cinema Forum — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Following the recent elections to the Board by EDCF members, the new Board has appointed Antoine Virenque as EDCF President for the next two years.

Cinepolis and RealD 3D Announce Exclusive Digital 3D Partnership

RealD, Cinépolis — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:34:44 GMT

Morelia and Santa Fe, Mexico- based Cinepolis, Inc, the world's fifth largest cinema exhibitor, and RealD 3D, the global leader in 3D, announced today that Cinepolis will add 500 RealD 3D screens to its circuit. The rollout of these 500 RealD 3D screens has already begun with six new screens installed for the release of Journey to the Center of the Earth, and will continue through 2010. The partnership makes RealD the exclusive choice of Cinepolis for digital 3D and creates a strong platform in the market for the upcoming slate of over thirty major studio 3D releases in 2009 and 2010.

IMAX Signs International Joint Venture Deal with One of Japan's Largest Exhibitors

Tokyu Recreation Co. Ltd., IMAX Corporation — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Tokyu Recreation, the owner of 109 Cinemas (10 is "To" and 9 is "kyu"), one of Japan's largest exhibition chains, today announced a joint venture agreement to install up to four IMAX(R) theatres in Japan. The agreement marks IMAX's second international joint venture deal, as the Company aligns itself with top exhibitors worldwide with its new IMAX(R) Digital theatre system. To date, IMAX has signed contracts for more than 180 IMAX Digital theatre systems, with approximately 50 expected to be installed by the end of 2008.

Journey to the Center of the Earth Wins on RealD 3D Screens: RealD 3D Brings in 55% of Estimated $21.02M Weekend

RealD — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:53:01 GMT

RealD 3D, the world’s leading 3D experience, brought in 55% of the total box office for Warner Bros. Pictures/New Line Cinema’s Journey to the Center of the Earth, which earned an estimated $21.02M in its opening weekend.

Theaters Prepare for 3D ‘Journey’ with New Technology Installations

NEC Corporation of America, RealD, Strong Digital — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:14:20 GMT

NEC Corporation of America, RealD 3D, and Ballantyne of Omaha’s Strong Digital Systems and Strong Technical Services units have recently teamed to provide the latest in digital 3D projection capability to multiple US theaters. This latest wave of upgrades to RealD digital 3D was driven by theater owners wanting to capitalize on the introduction of the July 11, 2008 release of Journey to the Center of the Earth from Warner Bros. Pictures/New Line Cinema and Walden Media. Journey will be the first live-action narrative 3D film and the widest RealD digital 3D film released to date. While the film will also be screened in 2D cinemas, exhibitors are looking to the increased attendance and revenue delivered by RealD 3D–equipped screens.

IMAX Signs First Joint Venture Deal With One of Australia's Largest Exhibitors

Hoyts Corporation Pty Ltd, IMAX Corporation — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Hoyts Cinemas Ltd., one of the largest exhibitors in Australia, today announced a joint venture agreement to install four IMAX(R) theatres in the cities of Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. The deal marks the Company's first international joint venture deal featuring the Company's new IMAX(R) Digital theatre system and doubles IMAX's footprint in Australia. To date, IMAX has signed contracts for more than 180 IMAX(R) Digital theatre systems, with approximately 50 scheduled to be installed by the end of 2008.

Sensio Signs Licensing Agreement with International Datacasting Corporation and Announces First Sale of its Sensio®3D Cinema Decoding Technology

Sensio Technologies Inc. — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

SENSIO Technologies Inc. (“SENSIO”) (TSX Venture Exchange Inc.: SIO), inventor of the SENSIO®3D technology, announced today the signing of a Licensing Agreement with International Datacasting Corporation (“IDC”) (TSX: IDC) for the integration of the SENSIO®3D cinema decoding technology into products for the digital cinema market. This agreement comes with the first sale of licenses for an initial deployment of 3D systems for 50 movie theatres to enable the broadcasting of live stereoscopic (3D) events.

Microspace Digital Cinema Experiences 200% Growth in Less Than One Year

Microspace Communications — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:41:11 GMT

Microspace Communications Corporation (Microspace), the leading distributor of digital cinema via satellite, announced today that it has expanded its network to more than 3,000 screens across North America becoming the largest independent network to service theater owners. Since 2005, the company has delivered 33 major motion pictures from nine studios, including the first 3-D movie and the first 4K movie via satellite, to theater circuits within the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Odeon Leads the Way in Digital Cinema

Odeon Cinemas — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cinema goers at the ODEON in Guilford this weekend were the first and only audience in Europe to see “Hancock” screened in 4K resolution on Sony’s 4K SXRD Digital Projectors producing picture quality over four times the resolution of high definition televisions.

Sony Pictures Entertainment to Distribute “Hancock” in 4K Resolution to Select Theaters in the United States

Sony Digital Cinema — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The growing list of feature-length motion pictures to be distributed in 4K resolution now includes “Hancock,” the new action-comedy movie starring Will Smith. The Sony Pictures Entertainment movie, which opens in the U.S. and worldwide on July 2, will be shown in 4K resolution on more than 20 screens using Sony’s 4K digital cinema projection systems.

Cinemark and RealD 3D Announce Exclusive 1,500 Screen Digital 3D Partnership

RealD, Cinemark USA, Inc. — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:35:38 GMT

Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), and RealD 3D, the global leader in 3D, announced today that Cinemark will add up to 1,500 RealD 3D screens to its circuit, bringing RealD’s committed 3D platform to a game-changing 5,000 worldwide screens. Cinemark’s global deployment of its greatly expanded 3D platform, with RealD as exclusive digital 3D provider, comes as an unprecedented slate of top-tier 3D films is announced for 2009 and 2010. The parties expect to commence the roll-out upon completion of the Digital Cinema Implementation Partners (DCIP) initiative.

Harman Cinema Group Introduces New JBL Digital Surround Series Cinema Loudspeakers

Harman Pro Cinema Group — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:17:30 GMT

Providing cinema exhibition venues and post-production facilities with unprecedented audio performance and versatility, JBL Professional today introduced two new Digital Surround Series loudspeakers as the latest additions to its award-winning line of cinema loudspeaker systems. Two new surround models, the 8320 Surround and the 8350 Surround, join the popular 8340A Surround loudspeaker to provide an ideal surround sound solution for every digital application.

DTS Digital Cinema Introduces New Suite of Products at Cinema Expo International 2008

DTS Digital Cinema, Inc. — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:56:32 GMT

DTS Digital Cinema today announced the introduction of a new suite of products at Cinema Expo International 2008. The ScreenStore™ Media Player, Theatre Management System (TMS), and Screen Management System (SMS) have all been launched at the industry showcase demonstrating DTS Digital Cinema’s commitment to providing solutions for the digital cinema network.

RealD 3D and New Line Cinema/Warner Bros. Pictures Announce Brand Partnership with Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D

RealD, New Line Cinema Corp. — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:29:26 GMT

RealD 3D, the global leader in 3D and the #1 3D cinema experience, with more than 1,000 RealD 3D screens in North America, will join New Line Cinema/Warner Bros. Pictures for the exhibition and co-branding of Journey to the Center of the Earth, it was announced today by Michael Lewis, RealD, Chairman and CEO, and Warner Bros. President, Distribution, Dan Fellman.

Harman Pro Group Tapped By Panasonic Systems Integration for Cinema Audio at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas

Harman Pro Cinema Group — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:21:04 GMT

Underscoring the unmatched performance and flexibility of Harman Pro Cinema Products, Panasonic Systems Integration has chosen JBL ScreenArray® loudspeakers and Crown DSi amplifiers for the Cinema system at The Mezzanine Showroom in the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

XDC Signs Cooperation Agreement with Emerging Pictures For European Digital Distribution Services

XDC s.a. — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT

XDC, the leading digital cinema service company in Europe, signs a cooperation agreement with Emerging Pictures, New York-based digital entertainment company, to provide, in selected European countries, digital mastering and distribution logistical services for La Scala opera titles.

Qubemaster Pro Chosen By Art Alliance Media

Qube Cinema Inc. — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Arts Alliance Media (AAM), Europe's leading provider of digital film distribution services, has chosen QubeMaster Pro, the leading DCP encoding solution on the market today for the expansion of their Digital Cinema mastering services.

XDC Signs its First Large-Scale Deployment Agreement With Cineplexx for 193 Digital Screens in Austria

XDC s.a. — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT

XDC, the leading digital cinema service company in Europe, announces to have signed an exclusive agreement with Cineplexx Kinobetriebe GmbH, the largest cinema chain in Austria, for the deployment of digital cinema systems in 100% of the circuit’s 193 screens. This agreement represents a contract of a total value of about 21 millions Euros.

Paramount Pictures International, Walt Disney Studios International and Twentieth Century Fox to support YMAGIS pan European digital cinema initiative

Ymagis — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:45:50 GMT

Ymagis, a Paris, France based company, established in 2007 by several cinema executives to help accelerate the transition of European theatres to digital projection, has reached non-exclusive agreements with Paramount Pictures International, Walt Disney Studios International and Twentieth Century Fox who have independently agreed to supply digital content to the projection systems deployed by Ymagis. Ymagis is in advanced negotiations with other US and European distributors and expects to announce other similar agreements shortly.

Barco demonstrates all of today’s Digital Cinema potential at Cinema Expo in Amsterdam.

Barco Digital Cinema — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:26:37 GMT

Barco, a global leader in digital cinema, will be present at Cinema Expo ’08 with an impressive number of today’s digital cinema possibilities. From new product introductions to the very latest 3D

Barco’S New Digital Cinema Projector Makes its World Premiere at Cinema Expo, in Amsterdam.

Barco Digital Cinema — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:14:44 GMT

At the Cinema Expo trade show, digital cinema pioneer Barco strengthens it leading position by introducing a new member to the DP family. The DP-1200 is Barco’s newest digital cinema projector, custom made for the small venue market. Thanks to the DP-1200 even the smallest cinemas now have access to digital cinema, at an affordable price.

XDC Signs Digital Cinema Deployment Agreements with Sony Pictures Releasing International and Universal City Studios LLP

XDC s.a. — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT

XDC, the leading digital cinema service company in Europe, has signed non-exclusive agreements with Sony Pictures and Universal and is now the first deploying entity having signed with six (6) major U.S. distributors to target the deployment of up to 8,000 DCI-compliant digital cinema installations across Europe.

XDC Previews its Dolby 3D Compatible D-Cinema Server at Cinema Expo 2008

XDC s.a. — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Thanks to its expert Technology team, XDC makes another breakthrough in the digital cinema industry by integrating the Dolby® 3D Digital Cinema playback capability inside its recent D-Cinema server, the Solo G3. “Our current exhibitor clients already equipped with the XDC CineStore® Solo G3, and all the other exhibitors deploying digital screens and selecting our server because of its assets, will now be able to install Dolby 3D Digital Cinema technology,” said Thierry Van der Kaa, General Product Manager, XDC.

Dolby 3D Digital Cinema Expands Global Presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) announced today at Cinema Expo 2008 the growth of Dolby® 3D Digital Cinema worldwide. With sales and commitments to date of more than 350 systems to exhibitors and equipment distributors in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Dolby continues to transform theatrical experiences with its high-quality digital 3D solution.

Dolby Launches 3D Playback Compatibility Program

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) today announced at CinemaExpo 2008 a licensing program for digital cinema server manufacturers to allow their digital cinema servers to support Dolby® 3D Digital Cinema playback. XDC became the first manufacturer to receive approval to license Dolby 3D Digital Cinema technology for its CineStore Solo G3 server line.

DVidea Introduces New Functionalities of its Innovative Theater Management System for Digital Cinema Exhibitors

DVidea — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

DVidea, the company focused on developing tools to meet the challenges of asset management for digital cinema, unveils today new features for its state-of-the-art Theater Management System (TMS) at CINE EXPO 2008, currently underway in Amsterdam from June 23 - 26. Designed to meet the needs of all exhibitors, Dvidea TMS provides the most comprehensive tools for media management and automation, including the control of servers from several D-Cinema manufacturers. Exhibiting in Hall 11, booth 167, Dvidea will demonstrate the ability to manage remotely from a pocket wireless device a Doremi DCP-2000 server. Appointments for private demonstrations can be reserved upon request.

John Mayer on the Big Screen in Theatres Around the Country for One Night Only, June 30th

Access Integrated Technologies , The Bigger Picture — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

For one night only, fans can watch five-time Grammy winning musician John Mayer’s “Where The Light Is: John Mayer Live in Los Angeles” on the big screen in theatres across the country on Monday, June 30th. In the larger-than-life movie theater setting, fans will feel like they actually attended the unique concert, which featured Mayer performing an acoustic set, a full-band Continuum set and a rare John Mayer Trio set. Recorded last December at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles and directed by Danny Clinch, “Where The Light Is” hits screens courtesy of The Bigger Picture, the alternative content distribution unit of Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. ("AccessIT") (NASDAQ:AIXD).

Christie DLP Cinema Projectors to Be Used at the Star-Studded World Premiere of Disney•Pixar’s ''WALL•E,'' June 21

Christie — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:53:10 GMT

Christie, a global leader in visual solutions for entertainment, business and industry, is proud to announce that a pair of Christie CP2000-XB DLP Cinema projectors will be used at the World Premiere of Disney•Pixar’s WALL•E. The World Premiere will take place outside under the stars at the Greek Theatre and Griffith Observatory on Saturday, June 21st.

ARRI Chooses QubeMaster for Digital Cinema Encoding

Qube Cinema Inc. — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:37:01 GMT

After extensive testing and investigation of the large number of digital cinema encoding tools available in today’s busy marketplace, ARRI have chosen upon QubeMaster Pro.

Arts Alliance Media Announce the Outfit of Yelmo’s New Site “Isla Azul” in Madrid with 5 Digital Cinema Projection Systems

Arts Alliance Media — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:49:19 GMT

Signifying its first move into the Spanish exhibition market, Arts Alliance Media (AAM), Europe’s leading provider of digital cinema technology, content and deployment, have announced a deal with Yelmo Cines, one of Spain’s largest exhibition chains, and Suministros Kelonik, Spain’s leading equipment installer, to fully outfit Yelmo’s new “Isla Azul” 5-plex site in Madrid with digital cinema projection systems. 5 screens will be installed in time for the complex’s opening in July. Yelmo Cines currently operates 351 screens in 31 sites.

Cathay and Sony Announce the Complete Installment of the First CineAlta 4K™ Digital Cinema Systems in Asia

Sony Digital Cinema — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:46:58 GMT

Cathay Cineplexes at The Cathay and Cathay Cineleisre Orchard are the first to install the Sony CineAlta 4K™ Digital SRX-R220 system in Asia. The ultra-high-resolution SRX-R220 Digital Cinema Projectors combines Sony’s LMT-100 Media Block servers and LSM-100 Screen Management System and are specifically designed for digital cinema applications.

Now Shipping: QubeMaster Xpress from Qube Cinema

Qube Cinema Inc. — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:57:19 GMT

Qube Cinema, Inc., one of the leading Digital Cinema solutions providers in the world, today announced the availability in the North American and European markets, of its latest offering – QubeMaster Xpress. The powerful and easy-to-use QubeMaster Xpress software provides users the ability to convert slides, animations and videos into ready-to-use Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) that will work on any Digital Cinema Server.

Marcus Theatres® Purchases 13 NEC Digital Cinema Projectors from Ballantyne’s Strong Digital Systems Division

Strong Digital — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:59:05 GMT

Ballantyne of Omaha, Inc. (Amex: BTN), a provider of motion picture projection, digital cinema and cinema screen equipment and services, announced today that Marcus Theatres®, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) and seventh largest U.S. theatre circuit, has purchased thirteen NEC STARUS™ NC2500S Digital Cinema projector systems from Ballantyne’s Strong Digital Systems (SDS) division. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Marcus Theatres® and XPAND Join Forces Resulting in Expansion of 3D Digital Theatres in Midwest

XpanD , Marcus Theatres — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:51:16 GMT

XPAND, a rapidly growing international leader in 3D Digital experiences and technology platforms, today announced that Marcus Theatres®, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS) and seventh largest U.S. theatre circuit, plans to install 12 XPAND 3D systems across the Midwest, taking the XPAND 3D network to over 200 theatres worldwide.

Warren Theatres Selects Christie as Exclusive DLP Cinema Provider for New, All-Digital 14-Screen Multiplex

Christie , Warren Theatres — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:18:08 GMT

Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc., a global leader in Digital Cinema, was selected by Warren Theatres as the exclusive DLP Cinema provider for its spectacular new 14-screen multiplex in Moore, Oklahoma. The Moore Warren Theatre, the most expensive in the history of the state, is also one of the largest, with luxury accommodations and screens up to 80 feet wide and four stories tall.

AccessIT To Bring Live 3-D Events to 150 Digital Cinema Equipped Theatres in Top U.S. Markets

Access Integrated Technologies — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:34:31 GMT

Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. ("AccessIT") (NASDAQ:AIXD) announced today, its plans for the installation of 150 of its leading edge CineLiveSM product in key markets throughout the United States. The technology, which enables the live broadcast to movie theatres of both 2-D and 3-D events such as sports and concerts, will be added to those theaters that are part of AccessIT’s satellite network, all of which are part of the company’s completed 3700 plus screen Phase 1 digital cinema deployment plan. Installations of CineLive will begin immediately in 50 sites and are anticipated to expand to at least 150 by the end of 2008.

John B. Birchell Hughes is leaving XDC

XDC s.a. — Fri, 30 May 2008 08:15:18 GMT

XDC's CEO Serge Plasch said today "We regret to announce we'll be bidding farewell to our esteemed colleague John B. Birchell Hughes at Cinema Expo in Amsterdam. We wish him every success, as he leaves XDC at the end of June to pursue other activities in the motion picture and entertainment industries.

STRATACACHE to Lead Seminar on DCP Distribution at Cinema India Expo 2008 in Mumbai

STRATACACHE Corporation — Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

STRATACACHE, the leader in scalable content delivery, digital media and caching solutions, is scheduled to present a seminar presentation at Cinema India Expo 2008 in Mumbai. The presentation seminar, titled “DCP Distribution over Satellite and Terrestrial WAN,” will be presented on Friday, June 6 at 11:15 am.

GDC Technology’s EN-2000 DSR™ Digital Film Agile Encoder Scores Well with Users

GDC Technology — Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Building on the success of its highly popular EN-1000 DSR™ Digital Film Agile Encoder, GDC Technology is pleased to announce the launch of its next-generation encoder, the EN-2000 DSR™ Digital Film Agile Encoder.

XDC Signs Digital Cinema Deployment Agreements with Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Paramount Pictures Corporation, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation and The Walt Disney Studios

XDC s.a. — Fri, 23 May 2008 01:30:00 GMT

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (“Warners”), Paramount Pictures Corporation (“Paramount”), Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation (“Fox”) and The Walt Disney Studios (“Disney”) will support XDC, acting as a Deploying Entity, in order to roll out and fund digital systems for theatrical presentations in several countries in Europe. Under the terms of the agreements, Warners, Paramount, Fox and Disney have independently agreed to supply European exhibitors with their feature films in digital form for projection on the digital screens, as well as temporarily contribute to the financing of XDC’s DCI-compliant digital cinema projection systems.

Barco Launches Global Training and Certification Program for Digital Cinema Installers

Barco Digital Cinema — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Barco, a leading manufacturer in digital cinema and display technology, announces the launch of its global digital cinema installation certification program. For the Americas, a dedicated training facility has been specifically designed for the program in Rancho Cordova, California. EMEA training sessions will be performed in Belgium, and APAC trainings will be run in each territory where they will be adapted to each market’s specific language needs.

XPAND Presents at Cannes on 3D Digital Evolution at The American Pavilion

XpanD — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:44:30 GMT

XPAND, a worldwide provider of active 3D Digital cinematic experiences, joined a prestigious panel of acclaimed 3D filmmakers and technology experts during 3D Day at American Pavilion during Cannes.

Regal Entertainment Group and Real D Partner to Expand Regal’S Real D Premium 3D Platform

RealD, Regal Entertainment Group — Tue, 20 May 2008 12:06:20 GMT

Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE:RGC), the owner and operator of the largest movie theater circuit in the world, and RealD 3D, the global leader in 3D, today announced an unprecedented partnership. The deal calls for a rollout of 1500 RealD 3D screens, bringing the RealD 3D screen count to over 3500. The rollout will allow most U.S. markets to have 3D capability and will commence upon the completion of the Digital Cinema Implementation Partners (DCIP) initiative. Regal and RealD will work together to market and develop the RealD premium 3D platform in key Regal markets and theatres throughout the U.S.

Technicolor Supports Sixteen Features Premiering at 61st Edition of the Cannes Film Festival

Technicolor Digital Cinema — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:42:40 GMT

Technicolor, the Services Division of Thomson (Euronext 18453; NYSE: TMS), today announced that it has provided services for sixteen theatrical features and documentaries premiering at the 61st edition of the Cannes Film Festival.

XDC Makes Digital Breakthrough at the 61st Cannes Film Festival: 48 Motion Pictures - 100 Digital Screenings - 18 Digital Systems

XDC s.a. — Wed, 14 May 2008 08:18:49 GMT

As the Official Partner of the Cannes Film Festival, XDC is providing all of the necessary equipment and expertise to support over 100 digital screenings including the parallel sections during the May competition, to more than 18 Cannes theatre rooms – including the famous Louis Lumière auditorium.

DTS Digital Cinema Acquired by Beaufort International Group

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:53:47 GMT

Beaufort International Group Plc announced today that it has acquired the business and assets of DTS Digital Cinema from DTS, Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Beaufort made the acquisition through its US subsidiary, Beaufort California, Inc. Chris Thomas, Beaufort California, Inc.’s CEO, commented, “We are very pleased to have made this acquisition. DTS is an established brand in the cinema industry, and provides a solid foundation for us to develop our plans in digital cinema.” Thomas continues, “DTS has laid the groundwork for us with its 15-year history in providing the highest quality digital audio for film to over 30,000 screens worldwide.

XDC Launches its New Website

XDC s.a. — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:39:21 GMT

XDC now has a new look on the Web! After several months of work, the new XDC website is finally unveiled. It meets XDC's needs for better communication with a more dynamic interface adapted to the different target audiences of XDC, mainly exhibitors and distributors.

AccessIT Formalizes Agreement with Lionsgate to Receive Content and Virtual Print Fees Through November 2017

Access Integrated Technologies , Lionsgate — Thu, 08 May 2008 09:22:47 GMT

Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. ("AccessIT") (NASDAQ:AIXD), the global leader in digital cinema,announced today that LIONSGATE® will provide movies to digital cinema equipped theatres in the Phase 1 digital cinema program and will pay virtual print fees (VPFs) under a long-term agreement similar to those signed by all the other major studios. Lionsgate is already a long-time customer of AccessIT’s Software Division, employing its industry-leading Theatrical Distribution System (TDS) which enables theatre bookings for screens in the U.S. and Canada. AccessIT and Lionsgate have begun negotiations on a Phase 2 agreement.

Sony, Dalsa and Post Logic Team with Amediavision for First All 4K Production and Screening of Feature Length Movie

Sony Digital Cinema — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:36:21 GMT

“Reach for Me,” the first feature-length motion picture to be shot and produced entirely in 4K, will be screened tonight on Sony’s 4K Digital Cinema Projection System. Directed by LeVar Burton and produced by AMediaVision Productions, the movie was captured using DALSA’s Origin 4K cinematography camera, with 4K image processing and digital intermediate (DI) managed by Post Logic.

XDC Official Digital Cinema Partner for Cannes Film Festival

XDC s.a., XDC France, Commission Supérieure Technique de l’Image et du Son — Mon, 05 May 2008 08:23:36 GMT

As the Official Partner for Cannes Film Festival, XDC is providing all of the necessary equipment, as well as its know-how, to support, under the technical supervision of the French CST, all the digital screenings including the parallel sections during the May competition.

MyTherapy Choose Qube Cinema for its Digital Cinema Lab

Qube Cinema Inc. — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:23:04 GMT

Qube Cinema, the leading developer of digital cinema solutions announced today that its Digital Cinema Mastering system, QubeMaster Pro has been selected by MyTherapy as the core part of their D-Cinema mastering facility.

CGR Cinemas and Arts Alliance Media Install the First All-Digital Multiplex in France at La Rochelle

Arts Alliance Media, CGR Cinémas — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:24:43 GMT

Circuit George Raymond (CGR Cinémas), one of France’s largest cinema chains and Arts Alliance Media (AAM), Europe’s leading specialist in digital cinema technology, content and deployment have announced the installation of France’s first fully digital 12-plex cinema at La Rochelle. This is a significant milestone for the French motion picture industry and further proves the viability of the Virtual Print Fee (VPF) business model for Europe’s widespread transition to digital cinema.

QuVIS Advances Digital Cinema with QuVIS Cinema Player 4™

QuVIS, Inc. — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:11:37 GMT

QuVIS, a Digital Cinema leader since 1999, is now offering the 4th generation of playback excellence with the QuVIS Cinema Player 4™ (QCP4). The QCP4 is an industry compliant Digital Cinema playback server that delivers the functionality and security needed in today’s theatrical environments. The QCP4’s new secure chassis is designed to exceed current physical security requirements and provides protection against the need to replace installed servers in order to comply with future physical security requirements.

International Datacasting’s 3D Digital Cinema product with Sensio 3D technology a hit at European SatExpo event

International Datacasting Corporation — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT

International Datacasting Corporation (TSX:IDC), a global leader in providing advanced solutions for multimedia content distribution via satellite, announced the European debut of its SuperFlex Pro Cinema 3D Live product line with embedded Sensio® 3-D technology at the recent SatExpo tradeshow in Rome, Italy.

Qube Is Digital Cinema Partner at 2008 Tribeca Film Festival

Qube Cinema Inc., Tribeca Film Festival — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Qube Cinema is proud to announce its partnership with the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival taking place in New York City from April 23 to May 4. This initiative is aimed at introducing and exposing independent filmmakers to Qube Cinema and the DCI JPEG2000 format - the global standard for digital cinema.

Sonic Equipment Company to Host Free Digital Cinema Presentation

Sonic Equipment Company — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sonic Equipment Company invites movie theatre owners, exhibitors, and industry personnel not currently aligned with a provider and all those interested in obtaining Digital Cinema to a free informational presentation on Digital Cinema on Tuesday April 22, 2008 at 11:00 am. Lunch will be provided. The presentation will take place at the Sterling Six Cinema, 1802 East Street, Iola, KS 66749.

Exclusive Queen and Deep Purple Concert Presented By the Bigger Picture, an AccessIT Company, on 120 Digital Cinema Movie Screens Nationwide

Access Integrated Technologies , The Bigger Picture, AEG Network LIVE — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:58:04 GMT

Two of the world’s most ground-breaking and memorable concerts will be shown on theatre screens across the country for an exclusive, one night-only engagement on Monday, April 28th, courtesy of The Bigger Picture, the alternative content distribution division of Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. ("AccessIT") (NASDAQ:AIXD).

SMPTE 2008 Technical Conference & Exhibition Dates Announced

Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:22:38 GMT

The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers is pleased to announce the dates and location for 2008 SMPTE Technical Conference & Exhibition. This event will be held at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, in Hollywood, CA from October 28-30, with a pre-conference symposium being held on Monday, October 27. The pre-conference symposium is titled "How Did They Do That? Innovations in Filmmaking and Live Event Broadcast" Featuring the making of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics and BBC's Planet Earth Series.

3ality Digital Performs Live 3D Broadcast with Howie Mandel at the NAB Show

3ality Digital LLC — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

3ality Digital hosted today a live 3D demonstration with “Deal or No Deal,” host Howie Mandel and the hit show’s executive producer Scott St. John. Led by 3ality Digital’s Steve Schklair, John Modell and Howard Postley, the event was broadcast out of 3ality’s state-of-the-art facility in Burbank from 3:15-3:45pm PDT today, where Mandel, St. John and Imagination Games unveiled a sneak peek of a new game show that they are in negotiations to develop at NBC Television, “Would You Rather?,” where contestants are faced with a series of dilemmas in which they must choose what they believe to be the lesser of two evils. The event was a live 3D feed, sent in a single stream via an existing broadcast infrastructure through a satellite transmission, to the NAB “Content Theater,” a state-of-the-art digital screening room featuring RealD 3D’s technology where top Hollywood filmmakers and executives reveal how they used new technologies to produce their latest content.

Kodak Selects intoPIX Technology for Digital Cinema

intoPIX s.a. — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:46:08 GMT

intoPIX, the leading high-performance JPEG 2000 solution provider, announces today that Kodak Digital Cinema will use the intoPIX decoder in next generations of the Kodak Content Player JMN3000. New Kodak units with intoPIX technology inside will be available later this year.

QuVIS Unveils Real-time JPEG2000 Mastering Options for the QuVIS Acuity

QuVIS, Inc. — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:04:56 GMT

The QuVIS Acuity now offers real-time digital video mastering capabilities never before seen on a single server, providing workflow solutions that directly increase HD and Digital Cinema content production efficiencies and profitability.

STRATACACHE Announces New Release of OmniCast for Digital Cinema at the NAB Show

STRATACACHE Corporation — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:00:28 GMT

STRATACACHE today announced the newest release of OmniCast for Digital Cinema (DC) 4.0, an updated version of the fast and highly efficient digital cinema distribution software. The 4.0 release is capable of distributing some of the movie industry’s largest files in any format with 100 percent reliable content delivery and security. OmniCast for DC 4.0 is available and currently shipping.

STRATACACHE Establishes Indian Branch to Support Asia-Pacific Digital Media Projects and Initiatives

STRATACACHE Corporation — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

STRATACACHE, a leading provider of scalable, high-speed data delivery solutions for the digital cinema and digital signage industries, today announced the opening of an office in Mumbai, India. STRATACACHE has several ongoing digital cinema, digital signage, and content distribution projects in India and has established a local presence to support these initiatives and fulfill demand.

QuVIS promotes Michael Paulson to Chief Operating Officer

QuVIS, Inc. — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:53:27 GMT

QuVIS, Inc. is pleased to announce that Michael Paulson has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Paulson offers a diverse and successful background of technical achievement and professional leadership. Paulson joined QuVIS in 1996 as the Lead Hardware Engineer for the QuBit product line and has been a core member of the QuVIS Executive staff as Vice President of Engineering since 1998.

Scrabble Entertainment Chooses Qube for its Digital Cinema Roll Out in India

Qube Cinema Inc. — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:15:47 GMT

Qube Cinema’s Qube XP-D digital cinema server has been chosen by Scrabble Entertainment for its digital cinema roll out in India. Scrabble Entertainment is an India based digital cinema group. Over the next 12 months, Scrabble will upgrade 350 key screens in metropolitan cities across the country and release content in the DCI JPEG2000 format. Indian feature films in multiple languages as well as Hollywood Studio films will be released on this network.

XDC and Luxor Make Breakthrough in Russia With Scar 3D Playing on 33 Digital Cinema Screens

XDC s.a. — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:14:32 GMT

XDC Digital Content Lab mastered the Russian dubbed version of Scar 3D, Jed Weintrob’s horror film, and prepared the digital copies distributed by Luxor on 33 digital cinema screens equipped with 3D technology.

NATO’s Cinema Buying Group Selects AccessIT to Provide Digital Cinema Equipment and Service to Over 8,000 Independent North American Screens

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT

The Cinema Buying Group (CBG)—a buying program of the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) for small and independent theatre operators—today announced the selection of Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. (AccessIT) (NASDAQ: AIXD) as the digital integrator for the CBG’s 600+ members in the United States and Canada.

Royal Opera House to launch into Digital Cinemas across Europe with Arts Alliance Media and DigiScreen

Arts Alliance Media, DigiScreen — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:34:57 GMT

Arts Alliance Media (AAM), one of Europe’s leading specialists in digital cinema technology, content and deployment have announced an exclusive digital distribution agreement with Montreal-based DigiScreen Corporation, The Pillar Group, Ltd. and the Royal Opera House (ROH) owned TV and DVD production company Opus Arte to bring ballets, operas and dance from the Royal Opera House and other international performing arts companies to cinema screens across Europe, including the UK and Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux and the Nordic territories. Filmed in High Definition, the screenings will be both pre-recorded and live, projected in digital cinema, with 5.1 surround sound.

DOLPHINS AND WHALES 3D Makes Film History in Germany With Most Successful 3D Documentary Opening at IMAX(R) Theatres and Digital Cinemas

3D Entertainment Ltd. — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Filmmakers Jean-Jacques and Francois Mantello (the Mantello Brothers) and film presenter Jean-Michel Cousteau are pleased to announce that their new IMAX(R) 3D Theatre film DOLPHINS AND WHALES 3D has grossed USD 607,000 at the box office in Germany in its first two and a half weeks of exhibition, making it the most successful release ever for a 3D documentary film in the country. 47,000 German spectators have seen the film since its March 13th opening on just 17 screens.

IMAX Expands Network in Russia With Three New Locations

IMAX Corporation — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IMAX Corporation today announced three new theatre deals in Russia. These deals will mark the entry of the first IMAX(R) Digital projection systems in the country. Under the terms of the agreements, IMAX's digital projection system will be installed in the cities of Sochi, Nizinhy Novogorod and Novosibirsk. In Sochi, the agreement is with Luxor Cinemax, one of the largest exhibitors in Russia. In Nizinhy Novogorod, the agreement is with Electronika, the city's largest consumer electronics retailer and developer, and in Novosibirsk the agreement is with Art Science Cinema Distribution, the leading exhibitor in Siberia. This is Art Science Cinema Distribution's second contracted IMAX(R) theatre system. The first agreement was signed in June 2007. The three new theatres are expected to be installed between 2009 and 2011.

AMC Entertainment® Opens All-Digital AMC Orchard 12 on April 4

AMC Entertainment — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

AMC Entertainment Inc. (AMC), one of the world's largest and most innovative theatrical exhibition companies, announced today AMC Orchard 12 at The Orchard Town Center will open to the public on April 4, bringing the gift of the best possible out-of-home entertainment experience to the northern Denver metro area this spring. To commemorate the new theatre opening, all guests who visit the theatre during the opening weekend will receive one free small popcorn with each ticket purchased.

SONY 4K DIGITAL PROJECTORS USED FOR FIRST 3D HD LIVE-ACTION SIMULCAST OF REGULAR SEASON NBA GAME

Sony Digital Cinema — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:48:58 GMT

Sony Electronics’ 4K digital cinema projectors were used last night for the first-ever live 3D HD presentation of an NBA regular season game in a commercial movie theater. The game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers was transmitted live via satellite from the American Airlines Center to Landmark Entertainment Groups’ Magnolia Theater, where more than 300 fans and invited guests, viewed the event wearing special 3D glasses.

AMC Entertainment® Opens All-Digital AMC Yonge & Dundas 24 on March 28

AMC Entertainment — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:43:59 GMT

AMC Entertainment Inc. (AMC), one of the world's largest and most innovative theatrical exhibition companies, announced today AMC Yonge & Dundas 24 in the Toronto Life Square will open to the public on March 28, bringing the gift of the best possible out-of-home entertainment experience to downtown Toronto this spring. To commemorate the new theatre opening, all guests who visit the theatre through April 24 will receive one free small popcorn with each ticket purchased.

Real Image’s Advance Forensic Technology to track down Piracy in Cinema

Qube Cinema Inc., Real Image Media Technologies Pvt. Ltd. — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:52:54 GMT

Real Image Media Technologies (RIMT), India’s leading developer and provider of Digital Media Technology in the film, video and audio domain, has announced that all cinemas equipped with its Qube Digital Cinema System within the country were being enhanced to include the highest level of anti-piracy measures. Utilizing security concepts and solutions designed by the Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI), a body formed by the major Hollywood Studios for the D-Cinema market, Real Image has improved the capabilities of its very successful Qube Cinema system to even serve the non-Hollywood E-Cinema market.

IMAX and Regal Cinemas Sign Thirty-One Theatre Joint Venture Deal

Regal Entertainment Group, IMAX Corporation — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Regal Cinemas, Inc., a subsidiary of Regal Entertainment Group, the world's largest theatre circuit, today announced a joint-venture agreement to install 31 IMAX(R) Digital projection systems at Regal locations in 20 major U.S. markets. The theatres will feature IMAX's Digital projection system which is being developed for the IMAX MPX(R) theatre design. The 31 IMAX(R) theatres announced today will expand the joint venture partnership between IMAX and Regal Cinemas to 38 theatres, and bring Regal's total number of IMAX theatres to 52 by the end of 2010.

France’s CST Puts Kodak Digital Cinema to the Test

Kodak — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:15:18 GMT

Kodak Digital Cinema is pleased to announce that the “Commission Superieure Technique” (CST), the French organization charged with evaluating new systems for television and the cinema, has purchased a Kodak Theatre Management System (TMS) as well as a Kodak Content Player JMN3000 for use in Espace Pierre Cardin in Paris. The system will be installed by Kodak.

XDC and Sound Associates Announce Partnership Agreement

XDC s.a., Sound Associates Ltd — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Having successfully contributed to the creation of the largest digital cinema network in continental Europe, XDC will now offer the full range of its deployment operations services to UK’s exhibitors with the support of Sound Associates, UK’s leading cinema equipment integrator.

The Marché du film – Festival de Cannes and SmartJog announce partnership

SmartJog, Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:50:37 GMT

The Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes and SmartJog are pleased to announce their digital delivery partnership which will provide Distributors with a fast and secure way to send their video material digitally to the Market. SmartJog, a global leader in digital delivery in 65 countries, is providing their SmartExpress service with a local SmartExpress partner in Cannes; UTRAM.

“Celtics Gamenight” Coming to Select National Amusements Theaters

National Amusements — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:17:08 GMT

The Boston Celtics and National Amusements will show two upcoming Comcast SportsNet high definition Celtics telecast featuring Mike Gorman and Tommy Heinsohn live in movie theaters. The first Celtics game to be broadcast will be April 8 at 8:00 p.m. when the Celtics take on the Milwaukee Bucks. Admission for the broadcasts will be $7 for an adult and $5 for children ages 11 and under.

NEC Corporation of America Hires Seasoned Digital Media Executive as General Manager of Digital Cinema Division

NEC Corporation of America — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:47:37 GMT

NEC Corporation of America, a premier provider of IT and network solutions and services, today announced that Jim Reisteter has joined the company as the general manager of the Digital Cinema Division. He will report to the vice president of the Solutions Business, Yuji Ichimura. Reisteter offers a diverse and successful background in sales leadership, marketing and general management of Fortune 50, mid-cap and re-start organizations.

RealD 3D Biggest and Brightest at ShoWest

RealD — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:34:03 GMT

RealD 3D, the global leader in 3D, continued its innovations in 3D cinema at the ShoWest film conference with spectacular demonstrations of its RealD XL larger-screen technology, which allows RealD's next-generation 3D experience to reach screens over 60 feet wide with a single projector. RealD XL was first unveiled at the November 5, 2007 premiere of Paramount Pictures' Beowulf in Los Angeles.

XPAND Acquires Assets of NuVision Technologies, Securing its Leading Position in 3D Digital Technology

XpanD — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:22:15 GMT

X6D Limited, a European company whose products and services are marketed under the XPAND brand name, formally announced today that the active 3D cinema glasses assets of NuVision Technologies LLC, a widely recognized manufacturer of superior stereoscopic delivery systems with production facilities in Oregon, have been acquired by an Oregon corporation controlled by X6D Limited. Subsequently, all of NuVision's 3D cinema products will now be produced under the XPAND brand name.

Scrabble Entertainment Contracts Christie for India's Largest Digital Cinema Roll-Out

Christie — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:58:54 GMT

Christie, a global leader in Digital Cinema, is pleased to announce it has secured an exclusive contract with Scrabble Entertainment (SE) to supply 200 Christie DLP Cinema(r) projectors for India’s largest single Digital Cinema deployment. This historic roll-out will advance the world’s most prolific film nation to a new level of digital entertainment, and bring the Digital Cinema revolution to India.

Barco to expand Digital Cinema team in the US.

Barco Digital Cinema — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:54:06 GMT

Barco, a world leader in Digital Cinema, increases its commitment to the digital cinema market, and announces the appointment of Todd Hoddick as new Vice President for Barco Media & Entertainment’s Digital Cinema activities in America. In his new role, he will closely work together with Wim Buyens, head of Barco’s Global Digital Cinema activities.

Empire Theatres Limited Chooses Kodak to Expand Digital Installations

Kodak — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:46:04 GMT

Kodak announced today that it has signed an agreement to install the proven Kodak Digital Cinema Content Player JMN3000 on 15 Empire Theatres Limited screens in six Canadian provinces. The installations, which are being completed, include connectivity to Kodak’s Network Operations Center for remote service monitoring, as well as integration with Empire’s audio and automation systems.

Texas Instruments Announces IMAX Digital Projection System to be Powered by DLP Cinema®

DLP Cinema® Products, IMAX Corporation — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:59:00 GMT

Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) DLP Cinema® announced today at ShoWest that IMAX® Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX) has decided to incorporate the DLP Cinema projector solution in its IMAX digital projection systems to be deployed by commercial exhibitors around the world.

Sony Digital Cinema Group to Offer Integrated Solutions for Exhibitors

Sony Digital Cinema — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:43:53 GMT

Sony Electronics has formed a new integrated business group that will provide movie theater owners with a variety of tools to support the sales and marketing of 4K CineAlta™ digital projection systems in the United States. The Digital Cinema Services and Solutions Division will provide a turn-key solution for exhibitors, offering a wide range of services including equipment installation, maintenance and financing programs; plus the necessary expertise to create alternative sources for entertainment content.

Empire Theatres Selects Christie DLP Cinema Projectors to Meet Surging Demand for 3D Movies

Christie — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:34:05 GMT

Christie, a global leader in Digital Cinema, announced that Empire Theatres, Canada’s second largest and fastest growing film exhibition company, is bringing the exciting world of digital 3D movies to 16 theatres across Canada. Using Christie DLP Cinema projectors enhanced with REAL D 3D technology, Empire will feature the latest Hollywood 3D releases.

Christie Offers Expanded Family of Cinema Solutions with More Choice and Higher Brightness

Christie — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:03:14 GMT

Christie, a global leader in Digital Cinema, with over 4,600 Digital Cinema systems installed worldwide, continues to set the pace in the industry with an expanded family of Digital Cinema products perfectly tailored to meet the needs of the exhibitor. At the 2008 ShoWest convention in Las Vegas, the company will showcase its latest CP2000 series product line, including projectors with three new brightness levels and a new dual projector 3D system.

XPAND Climbs to Higher Ranks as International Leader in 3D with O’Neil Theatres & U.S. Space & Rocket Center

XpanD — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:01:58 GMT

Making great strides in the research and development of 3D technology during the past year, XPAND has wisely incorporated Active 3D delivery as their primary product for the digital cinema marketplace. In a strategic move to position the company as a dominant player in 3D, XPAND joined forces with NuVision Technologies (Portland, OR), creating a compelling business model that will support existing and future XPAND digital theaters.

New Christie CP2000-M DLP Cinema Projector Is World's Best "Lightweight Contender"

Christie — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Christie, a global leader in Digital Cinema, introduces the most compact and lightest DLP Cinema(r) projector in the world, the Christie CP2000-M. The latest addition to the celebrated Christie CP2000 series, it weighs in at a remarkable 95 pounds, yet delivers up to 12,000 ANSI lumens of output power, the most in its class. Ideal for screens 35 feet wide (10 meters), it is opening up a whole new universe of Digital Cinema excitement for smaller theaters, multiplexes, and post production facilities around the world. It can also be used for 3D presentations on its own or as part of the new Christie 3D2P dual projector system.

Thomson and Cineplex Entertainment Pact for Digital Cinema Test at Flagship Toronto Theatre

Technicolor Digital Cinema — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:32:27 GMT

Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS), through its Technicolor Digital Cinema business, announces it will install digital cinema projection systems at Cineplex Entertainment’s Scotiabank Theatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Technicolor systems will deliver crystal-clear digital images and pure uncompressed digital sound to Cineplex moviegoers. In addition, the systems will enable a new range of content offerings such as 3-D features and live events on the big screen. This announcement marks the first installation for Technicolor Digital Cinema in Canada.

Access Integrated Technologies Announces Four Major Studio Agreements Supporting Its “Phase Two” Deployment Of Up To 10,000 Digital Cinema Projection Systems

Access Integrated Technologies — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:30:06 GMT

Access Integrated Technologies (“AccessIT”) (NASDAQ:AIXD) today announced commitments from four major motion picture studios including The Walt Disney Studios’ Motion Pictures (“WDSMP”), Twentieth Century Fox (“Fox”), Paramount Pictures (“Paramount”), and Universal Pictures (“Universal”) to provide movies to up to 10,000 digital cinema systems in the United States and Canada in conformance with the DCI specifications. These commitments signal the official beginning of AccessIT’s “Phase Two” Digital Cinema Program.

DTS Digital Cinema Installs FilmStore® Digital Cinema Players At Harrisburg Mall’s Redeveloped Great Escape Theatres Complex

DTS Digital Cinema, Inc. — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:26:41 GMT

DTS Digital Cinema has announced the installation of its FilmStore® Digital Cinema Player on twelve theatre screens at the Great Escape 14 Theatres in the Harrisburg Mall, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Part of the DTS FilmStore Content Management System, the digital cinema server is one of several innovations from DTS Digital Cinema designed to support the build-out and operation of a fully digital cinema environment. The technology was developed in line with DTS’ singular focus of supporting all elements of the motion picture industry’s transition to digital cinema.

Thomson and Marcus Theatres Pact for Digital Cinema Test in Milwaukee Market

Technicolor Digital Cinema — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS), through its Technicolor Digital Cinema business, announced today it will install digital cinema projection systems with Milwaukee, Wis.-based Marcus Theatres® at the Cinema At The Renaissance 13-plex in Sturtevant, Wisconsin.

Goodrich Quality Theaters Selects Kodak for Circuit-Wide Digital Conversion

Kodak — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:06:32 GMT

Kodak announced today that it has been chosen by Goodrich Quality Theaters to bring the power of digital cinema to this innovative family-owned circuit with sites throughout the upper Mid-west. Beginning with the new Hamilton 16 IMAX in Indianapolis, opening in early April, fully-networked Kodak Digital Cinema systems will be installed on Goodrich’s 280 screens in 32 sites, with a phased number of those installations taking place this year.

Universal Cinema Services Keeps Rave Motion Pictures On The Cutting Edge With Harman Pro Cinema Group Companies JBL Professional And Crown

Harman Pro Cinema Group — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Universal Cinema Services, one of the most successful cinema system consulting and installation firms in the United States, has enjoyed continued success with Harman Pro Cinema Group products, as evidenced by its installation of JBL Professional ScreenArray® loudspeakers and Crown DSi amplifiers in Rave Motion Pictures theaters across the United States.

Dolby Expands Footprint in Asia with Digital Cinema, 3D Digital Cinema Solutions Shanghai Film Group and UFO India Limited select Dolby

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:58:30 GMT

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) announced today at ShoWest 2008 that Shanghai Film Group Corporation (SFG) and UFO India Limited have selected Dolby Laboratories to bring more digital cinema systems to China and India.

Cineplex Entertainment Selects Christie For Rollout Of 25 Digitally Equipped 3D Theatres Across Canada

Christie — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:32:16 GMT

Christie, a global leader in Digital Cinema, announced that Cineplex Entertainment (TSX:CGX.UN), Canada’s leading operator of movie theatres, has embarked on the largest Digital Cinema conversion in the country. The rollout will result in 25 theatres across Canada being equipped with Christie CP2000 DLP Cinema(r) projectors featuring REAL D 3D technology. Christie is providing installation support for the rollout in time for the latest Hollywood 3D releases.

Shanghai Film Group Selects Christie Exclusively For Its Historic Digital Cinema Deployment

Christie — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:28:30 GMT

Christie, a global leader in Digital Cinema, is pleased to announce Shanghai Film Group (SFG) Corporation has selected Christie exclusively for its Digital Cinema deployment plan. Under the initial phase of this growing nationwide plan, SFG will purchase and install a total of 100 Christie DLP Cinema(r) projectors in its United Circuit, located in China. The installation is expected to be complete by the end of April 2008.

Harman Pro Cinema Group Companies JBL Professional And Crown Provide Dynamic Audio Experience For New 5-Theater Multiplex In Slovakia

Harman Pro Cinema Group — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Demonstrating the company’s ability to provide unmatched audio quality for the world’s most technologically advanced theaters, the Harman Pro Cinema Group has announced that AudioMaster s.r.o. recently outfitted five theaters in a brand-new cinema complex with JBL Professional ScreenArray® loudspeakers and Crown DSi amplifiers. Located in Zilina, Slovakia, the new CineMAX multiplex opened last December.

Classic Cinemas Adopts DTS Digital Booking System™

DTS Digital Cinema, Inc. — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:00:00 GMT

DTS Digital Cinema announced that Classic Cinemas has chosen DTS Digital Booking System™ (DBS) for the in-house exhibition management of its 91 screens in 12 locations in Illinois. DTS DBS will be integrated with Classic’s enterprise accounting and point of sale systems to manage gross reporting, end-of-day financials, film payments as well as external and internal reporting. DTS will showcase DBS and other advanced technologies for the digital cinema industry during Showest 2008, March 10-13, 2008, in the Palace Suite 4 and 5 at Bally’s Hotel in Las Vegas, NV.

Schult Industries Selects Christie Managed Services to Support Growing Digital Product Line

Christie — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Christie, a global leader in Digital Cinema, is meeting the service and support demands of its growing customer base with the largest cinema technical organization in the world – the Christie Managed Services group. From initial systems design and consultation, to the integration and installation of systems, the Christie Managed Services group has become a valuable partner for customers who are deploying complex digital solutions.

Dolby Spotlights Collection of Digital Cinema Solutions at ShoWest 2008

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:00:00 GMT

At ShoWest 2008 today, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) highlighted how its digital cinema solutions address the unique needs of exhibitors and create an efficient digital cinema environment. The comprehensive families of products, designed to work together to streamline business processes, make it easier for exhibitors to transition to digital cinema.

Marcus Theatres Turns to Harman Pro Cinema Group Companies JBL Professional and Crown to Deliver Digital B-Chain Performance at New UltraScreen Theater in Pickerington

Harman Pro Cinema Group — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Leading cinema group Marcus Theatres® has recently installed a Digital-B-Chain™ Cinema sound system in its new UltraScreen® theater in Pickerington, OH. The Digital-B-Chain system features loudspeakers from JBL Professional and amplification, networking and processing from Crown Audio.

Harman Pro Cinema Group Companies JBL Professional and Crown Collaborate with Cinemeccanica to Bring Networked Digital Audio to Cinema Park in Russia

Harman Pro Cinema Group — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:00:00 GMT

The Harman Pro Cinema Group and Italian systems integrator Cinemeccanica, have designed and installed the world’s first complete multiplex Digital B-Chain™ cinema audio network for leading Russian cinema exhibitor, Cinema Park, at Cinema Park’s new 10 screen multiplex in Novosibirsk, Russia. The project is the first all Digital B-Chain installation with the entire multiplex utilizing DBC Systems in all 10 auditoriums.

Philips Announces Commercial Availability of CineFence Digital Cinema Forensic Marking for Both Image and Sound

Philips Content Identification — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Today Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHI) announced the commercial availability of its CineFence forensic marking technology for both digital cinema image and sound. Five major Hollywood movie studios have approved Philips’ CineFence forensic marking of digital cinema sound tracks to deter piracy. The approval makes Philips’ CineFence the first forensic marking solution for both image and sound tracks for digital cinema.

THX Certification Expands to More Than 500 Cinemark Theatres Screens in U.S.

THX — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

THX Ltd. and Cinemark Holdings, Inc today announced that Cinemark Theatres will add more than 200 THX Certified screens domestically, bringing the total number of Cinemark screens with THX certification to more than 500. Cinemark will be rolling out the THX certification program in major metropolitan areas across the United States, including Los Angeles, San Francisco and Denver.

IMAX Signs Exclusive Thirty-Five Theatre Deal for South and Central America

IMAX Corporation, RACIMEC International Group — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced an agreement with Giencourt Investments S.A., a member of the RACIMEC International Group (RACIMEC) to purchase and install 35 IMAX(R) Digital projection systems in Central and South America and the Caribbean over the next six years. The agreement marks the largest international theatre deal, and second largest overall theatre deal, in IMAX's history, following on the heels of AMC's 100-theatre North America deal announced in December.

Thomson Adds ArcLight Cinemas to North American Digital Cinema Deployment

Technicolor Digital Cinema — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:38:08 GMT

Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS), through its Technicolor Digital Cinema business, has signed an agreement with ArcLight Cinemas, the Los Angeles, Calif.-based theater circuit, to provide digital projection systems at the prestigious ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood. The deal also encompasses ArcLight’s world-famous Cinerama Dome, home to many red-carpet movie premieres, where Technicolor has previously been testing its systems.

Santikos Theatres is First to Select Kodak for Circuit-Wide Digital Deployment

Kodak — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:31:44 GMT

Kodak announced today that Santikos Theatres, the expanding San Antonio-based chain of high quality cinemas, has selected Kodak to be its partner in the circuit’s transformation to digital technology. Installations have begun with the Palladium and the newly-opened Silverado Houston multiplexes, and will continue until all screens have been converted. Kodak is handling the installation.

Michael Jackson fans applaud More2Screen/ Sony BMG Entertainment’s 25th anniversary screenings of iconic ‘Thriller’ video at ODEON Cinemas

More2Screen Limited, igig.tv — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:52:11 GMT

The first ever Big Screen showings of Michael Jackson’s iconic Thriller video have helped push the singer’s new album Thriller 25 to a Top Three debut in the UK charts.

Doremi Cinema Hits 4800 Unit Mark for its DCP-2000 Cinema Server

Doremi Cinema — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:26:36 GMT

Doremi Cinema is pleased to announce that the DCP-2000 cinema server has reached 4800 units in worldwide installations. Doremi Cinema has greatly outpaced the competition in server installations. Over 80% of 2K digital cinema screens employ the DCP-2000. In addition, the DCP-2000 has completed over 5 million digital showings. Doremi Cinema's leadership underscores the reliability and consistency of the DCP-2000 server to provide the highest quality JPEG2000 images and an unmatched feature set.

Hoyts Chadstone Pilots Automated Digital Cinema System

Kodak — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:35:41 GMT

In a groundbreaking first for Australia and New Zealand, Hoyts Corporation is installing an integrated, state-of-the-art, fully networked and automated Kodak Digital Cinema solution into its Chadstone cinema multiplex. Hoyts held comprehensive discussions with Kodak to ensure the new system met all of their specific business needs and technical requirements. Taking into account Kodak’s active role as a system integrator for digital cinema in Australia, Hoyts chose the Kodak solution, which to date numbers eighteen separate RealD 3D digital cinema installations including seven for the Hoyts Corporation.

Microspace Delivers Mexico Premiere of Paramount Picture’s The Spiderwick Chronicles

Microspace Communications — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:31:11 GMT

Microspace Communications Corporation (Microspace), the leading distributor of digital cinema via satellite, today announced the first time satellite delivery of a feature premiere to Mexico. Paramount Pictures Mexico partnered with Microspace for the satellite delivery of The Spiderwick Chronicles premiere, which coincided with the US feature release. The movie will be released nationally in Mexico on March 7, 2008.

New Christie Dual Projector System For 3D Cinema Offers Best Value In The Industry

Christie — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:13:58 GMT

Christie, a global leader in Digital Cinema now offers the industry’s most cost-effective and flexible 3D Digital Cinema system. With the power of two Christie DLP Cinema(r) projectors, the new Christie 3D2P offers more than double the brightness for presentations on screens of any size. Complete with an innovative stacking frame with rollers and adjustable racks, the system can be easily moved whenever and wherever needed within the complex.

Moving image Technologies Announces Availability Of New Series Of Control And Monitoring Systems For Digital Cinema

Moving image Technologies — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:32:40 GMT

The iMC-10 Control and Monitoring System is the flagship product in the new line of digital cinema automations from MiT. The iMC-10 brings full network functionality and remote monitoring capabilities not found in other systems.

XDC Participates in Europe’s Finest 'Cinema-on-Demand' Digitisation Project

XDC s.a., reelport GmbH — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:00:00 GMT

reelport GmbH in Cologne will pilot Europe’s Finest 'Cinema-on-Demand' digitisation project funded by the EU MEDIA program in cooperation with the Digital Content Lab of XDC, which has been selected for the digitisation of circa 35-40 European films in the Fall of 2008, focusing on film classics. The films will be digitised – with the primary source material being mainly 35mm copies -- into a JPEG 2000 DCI interoperable format in order to enable screening in theatres throughout Europe that are equipped with 2K DLP Cinema systems. Other digital file formats will be taken into consideration on a case by case basis.

UFO Moviez Revolutionizes Digital Cinema with over 1000 Theatre Installation

UFO-Moviez — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:24:44 GMT

With its constant endeavor and commitment to revolutionize the entertainment industry, UFO Moviez, the leaders in digital cinema technology, has successfully completed installation in more that 1000 cinemas across country. UFO Moviez, the first mover in digital space has released over 600 movies in 17 languages in within a short span of 2 years. Apart from its existing strong foothold in India, UFO International has also completed successful installations in 21 screens across Nepal, Sri Lanka and Mauritius within a span of 2 months.

NATO Releases Digital Cinema System Requirements v2.0

National Association of Theatre Owners — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT

The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) issued today a revised Digital Cinema System Requirements document (version 2.0). The requirements are a product of a group of committed NATO member company volunteers, working in conjunction with NATO's Digital Cinema Consultant Michael Karagosian.

intoPIX announces a real-time JPEG 2000 4K Encoder at ShoWest 2008

intoPIX s.a. — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:00:00 GMT

intoPIX, the leading JPEG 2000 solution provider, is promoting its new real-time JPEG 2000 hardware encoder IP for 4K Digital Cinema at ShoWest 2008.

National Cinemedia and Malco Theatres Enter into Affiliate Agreement to Present Alternative Events in U.S. Movie Theatres

Malco Theatres, National CineMedia, LLC — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT

National CineMedia LLC (NCM), has entered into a digital network affiliate agreement with Malco Theatres, the 17th largest theatre chain in the U.S., for the presentation of live and pre-recorded in-theatre events presented by NCM’s Fathom division. Under the terms of the new agreement, NCM will expand its Digital Broadcast Network – the largest high-definition digital in-theatre live network in North America – to include four initial Malco theatre locations in Memphis, Tenn.; Madison, Miss.; as well as Fayetteville and Ft. Smith, Ark, with more to follow in the future.

3D Cinema Anticipated To Take Australian Audiences By Storm In 2008

Kodak , RealD — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:15:02 GMT

Kodak Digital Cinema has delivered eighteen of nineteen digital 3D installations in Australia, making them the premier digital 3D provider in the country and creating the infrastructure for broad audience acceptance. Forming a strategic alliance with REAL D two years ago, the two organizations have successfully achieved their goal of introducing digital 3D cinema in Australia.

Ballantyne to Exhibit NEC Starus™ Line of Digital Cinema Projectors at ShoWest Theatre Industry Convention March 10-13th

Strong Digital , Ballantyne of Omaha — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:10:05 GMT

Ballantyne of Omaha, Inc. (Amex: BTN), a motion picture projection, digital cinema and cinema screen equipment and services provider, announced today that its Strong Digital Systems division ("Strong"), partnered with NEC Display Solutions, will be exhibiting the NEC Starus™ Line of Digital Cinema Projectors at the 34th annual ShoWest cinema exhibition and distribution industry convention in Las Vegas on Monday, March 10th - Thursday, March 13th, at the Bally's Hotel Convention Center.

New Klipsch® Cinema Products to be Premiered at ShoWest

Klipsch Audio Technologies — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Two revolutionary ultra-wide coverage, high-output cinema surrounds—the Klipsch KPT-8-VB and KPT-12-VB—will be displayed for the first time at ShoWest 2008, March 10–13 at Bally’s and Paris in Las Vegas. These cinema speakers are the first to utilize the exclusive VBAT, or Virtual Boundary Array Technology. Along with these groundbreaking theater surround loudspeakers, new fully passive screen channel networks will make their debut on two of the most popular large three-way systems.

International Datacasting Tapped By AccessIT for Live Digital Cinema Sports Event

International Datacasting Corporation — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

International Datacasting Corporation, (TSX:IDC) announced today that its longtime customer AccessIT broadcast the February 18 University of Texas vs. Texas A&M basketball game live to digital cinemas. The event, which marks the professional debut of AccessIT’s CineLive® broadcasting technology based on IDC’s SFX ProVideo HD receivers for live digital cinema events, showcased the classic rivalry between the two teams at Carmike Cinemas, Galaxy Theatres and Rave Motion Pictures locations across Texas.

Achievement rewarded Dan Taylor to receive Ken Mason Award at ShoWest 2008

Klipsch Audio Technologies — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Some 25 years ago, Dan Taylor was president of the fledgling Inter-Society for the Enhancement of Cinema Presentation, working hard to build the organization—then in its fourth year—from its small group of charter members to a more representative number of cinema professionals. On March 11, at the opening breakfast for ShoWest 2008, Dan will be recognized for those successful efforts as he receives the Inter-Society’s highest honor, the Ken Mason Award.