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ShoWest 2009

Dates: Mar 30, 2009 — Apr 2, 2009

Location: Bally's & Paris, Las Vegas

Country: United States

Now in its 34th year, ShoWest is the most prestigious and longest running event exclusively for the cinema exhibition and distribution community. In this competitive landscape for market-share, theatre owners and operators need to know about the latest products and services, the newest technologies, industry happenings and upcoming films. That's why, every year, over 5,000 motion picture industry professionals make ShoWest their "must-attend" event.

More Information

http://www.vnufilmgroup.com/filmexpo/showest/index.jsp

Event News:

Apr 2, 2009 Christie Enjoys Explosive Digital Cinema Growth in Asia Pacific

Christie, a global leader in visual solutions for entertainment, business and industry, is enjoying explosive digital cinema growth of more than 400% in the Asia Pacific region. With major deployment deals for the Christie CP2000 series of DLP Cinema^® projectors, this growth firmly establishes Christie as the undisputed industry leader. To date, more than 600 sites in Asia Pacific have installed Christie digital cinema projectors, with an additional 500 sites scheduled for conversion by the end of this year.

Apr 1, 2009 Sony Announces New Exhibitor Agreements as Conversion to 4K Digital Cinema Technology Continues

Apr 1, 2009 GDC and RealD Partner to Deliver 3D Cinema to Asia

GDC Technology (“GDC”), a leading digital cinema solution provider, and RealD, the global leader in providing 3D to cinema, announced today that they have entered into an agreement whereby GDC will become a distributor for RealD’s 3D systems in Asia. Under the non-exclusive agreement, GDC will work with RealD in territories such as China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore.

Apr 1, 2009 Twentieth Century Fox, Paramount Pictures International, Universal Pictures International to Support DCI Compliant D-Cinema Korea Nationwide Digital Cinema Initiative.

Apr 1, 2009 Dolby Debuts “Buy One Get One Free 3D Glasses” Offer at ShoWest 2009

Apr 1, 2009 DTS Digital Cinema to Change Trade Name to Datasat Digital Entertainment

Mar 31, 2009 Sony Electronics Announces Digital Cinema Deployment Agreement with Walt Disney Studios International

Mar 31, 2009 Sony Unveils New Digital Cinema System Technologies at ShoWest

Mar 31, 2009 DTS Digital Cinema and Masterimage Announce Partnership for 3D Deployments

Mar 31, 2009 GDC Technology Inks VPF Financing Deal with Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International for Exhibitors in Asia

In a move that will accelerate the conversion of cinemas in Asia to digital technology, GDC has reached a non-exclusive agreement with another Hollywood Studio for digital cinema deployment across Asia. Under this agreement, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International (“WDSMPI”) will join other major Hollywood studios in committing to supply Asian exhibitors with feature film content digitally, as well as to make financial contributions for a limited period of time towards the hardware cost of DCI-compliant digital cinema equipment deployed by GDC.

Mar 31, 2009 XpanD Builds 3D North American Market with United Entertainment Corporation and Camelot Cinemas

Mar 31, 2009 Dolby 3D Digital Cinema Delivers Large-Screen Capabilities

Mar 31, 2009 Cinedigm, NEC, Ballantyne Team to Bring Digital Cinema Systems to Theatre Operators Nationwide

Mar 31, 2009 RealD Honors Henry Selick, Laika and Focus Features With 1st Annual “RealD Innovation in 3D Award” at ShoWest

Mar 30, 2009 DTS Digital Cinema and Qube Cinema Form Sales and Marketing Alliance

Mar 30, 2009 Qube joins forces with Strong to Expand Service Network in the U.S.

Mar 30, 2009 Dolby’s 3D Color Correction Solution Licensed to International Datacasting Corporation for 3D Live Events

Mar 30, 2009 Moving image Technologies Selects Barco Projectors for New Digital Cinema Funding Program

Mar 30, 2009 Christie Releases Digital Cinema Reliability Data: 99.999% Proven Uptime

Christie, a leader in digital cinema projection, today announces that its Global Quality department and Network Operations Center (Cypress, CA) have released data confirming 99.999% reliability for Christie lamps in Christie projectors. The statistical information for the reliability data is acquired from the Christie Network Operations Center (NOC) which has monitored more than 10 million showings over the last 24 months.

Mar 30, 2009 XDC European Digital Cinema Network Exceeds 500 Screens With Additional 400 to be Installed

Mar 30, 2009 Dolby Showcases Digital Cinema Solutions at ShoWest 2009

Mar 30, 2009 Harman Pro Cinema Group Provides Custom JBL/Crown Sound System for Cinemark’s New XD³ Large Screen Digital Format

Mar 30, 2009 New Marcus Theatres® UltraScreen® At Orland Park Cinema Sports JBL ScreenArray® And AE Series Loudspeaker System

Mar 30, 2009 JBL Showcases New Digital Surround Series Cinema Loudspeakers

Mar 26, 2009 Ballantyne to Highlight Digital Cinema Products/Services at ShoWest Theatre Industry Exhibition March 31- April 2

About Film Expo Group: The Film Expo Group is the premier organizer of events in the motion picture industry. The Film Expo Group produces CineEurope, held in Barcelona; ShowEast, held in Miami; and CineAsia, held in Bangkok. Film Expo Group Directory page

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