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These days, it’s no longer just about technology, it’s about experiences – WOW experiences. We are a team of cinema and technology experts from around the globe – Barco, ALPD, and CGS – who help you in creating surprising experiences.  We combine innovative cinema technologies with our unique and comprehensive service models to guarantee your peace of mind. So you can focus on new ways to surprise and delight your customers for years to come. Together, we engage to deliver a world-class cinema experience - the one you’ve been waiting for.





Christie is a leader in visual solutions for world-class organizations, offering diverse applications for business, entertainment, and industry. A leading innovator in film projection since 1929 and a pioneer in projection systems since 1979, Christie has established a global reputation as a total service provider and the world's single source manufacturer of a variety of display technologies and solutions. Christie offers comprehensive solutions for cinema, large audience venues, control rooms, business presentations, training facilities, 3D and Virtual Reality, simulation and education as well as industrial and government environments.



Arts Alliance Media (AAM) is the global leader in digital cinema software and services, offering a wide range of solutions which help exhibitors to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve the cinematic experience for their customers.

AAM’s extensive portfolio, including Producer, Screenwriter, Lifeguard, MX4D, and HeyLED, touches over 42,000 screens worldwide, while their network operations centre (NOC) supports several thousand screens.
 
AAM is part of the Luxin-Rio Group, the world’s foremost cinema technologies provider.




QSC is the global leader in cinema signal processing, power amplifiers, and loudspeakers for all applications within today's modern cinema entertainment center. Our “SystemSynergy” design approach ensures that the entire system, from source to sound, delivers an audio experience as intended by the filmmakers. Beyond cinema audio for the movies, QSC also provides complete audio systems with network control and monitoring for other areas in the cinema entertainment complex, such as lobbies, concession, food service, arcades, and bowling centers.



USHIO manufactures the highest-quality digital cinema projection bulbs available. USHIO xenon short-arc lamps boast a spectrum that is closer to natural sunlight than that of any other artificial light source. In addition to commercializing products for search and spot lights, which demand precise, powerful white beam lamps, USHIO became the first in the world to develop a xenon short-arc lamp exclusively for large scale, theater-use movie projectors.



SHARP NEC Display Solutions’ Digital Cinema Projector Series offers the most comprehensive digital cinema solution on the market today. These 3D-capable models enable theaters to deliver stunning digital images regardless of screen size, while simplifying theater management and reducing costs. All of SHARP NEC's digital cinema projectors meet DCI specifications for performance and reliability, meeting the requirements of today’s cinema industry. SHARP NEC also offers full digital signage solutions, highlighted by its award-winning 32”-98” LCD displays, multimedia projectors and desktop monitors for lobbies, concessions and concourses.



GDC Technology is a leading manufacturer and provider of cinema equipment and solutions including cinema automation systems, cinema servers, cinema enterprise software, cinema storage, cinema audio solutions, and cinema projectors that meet the highly demanding performance, security and reliability requirements established by motion picture studios.





Strong Cinema, a segment of Ballantyne Strong, Inc., consists of:

Strong Technical Services, that offers a comprehensive suite of cinema-focused services, including installation, maintenance, and technical support, to exhibitors throughout the United States.

Strong MDI, one of the world's leading cinema screen manufacturers that produces and sells specialty screens, screen support structures, and other film exhibition equipment for customers globally.  



Industry Partners



The Inter-Society for the Enhancement of Cinema Presentation, Inc. promotes interactive dialogue and information exchange between cinema-related entities with the goal of resolving issues affecting the overall cinema presentation. Founded in 1978 by Eastman Kodak VP Ken Mason, membership is composed of its four charter trade organizations - International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA), the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), and the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) - along with over 40 member companies, made up of trade organizations, motion picture studios, exhibition companies, manufacturers, technical consultants, and other industry stakeholders.
 




For more than a century, the people of SMPTE (pronounced “simp-tee”) have sorted out the details of many significant advances in media and entertainment technology, from the introduction of “talkies” and color television to HD and UHD (4K, 8K) TV. Since its founding in 1916, SMPTE has received an Oscar® and multiple Emmy® Awards for its work in advancing moving-imagery engineering across the industry. 



The EDCF is a not-for-profit voluntary organisation that aims to act as a "Forum" to discuss key issues surrounding Digital Cinema in Europe. The purpose of EDCF is to provide a basis of common understanding across all European territories of the business and technical matters of digital cinema. 



The International Cinema Technology Association is a global network of professionals in the motion picture industry. Members of the ICTA are those companies that manufacture, service and create the equipment that goes into movie theatres. Our members are on the cutting edge of new technologies and have been the driving force in digital, 3D, immersive sound systems, high frame rates and lasers. The ICTA promotes technological advancements in the motion picture industry through educational seminars and programs. The ICTA logo stands for excellence and professionalism and when on a member’s letterhead signifies that the company is reliable, competent and committed.



The Union Internationale des Cinémas/International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) represents the interests of cinema trade associations and cinema operators covering 37 countries in Europe and neighboring regions.​ ​



Shows & Events



ShowEast 2022 scheduled to be held in Miami from Oct 17-20, 2022 at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, features a range of exclusive product presentations and screenings from both Independent and Major Hollywood studios to help you make important programming decisions for the 4th quarter box office.  Powerhouse seminars offer valuable insight from top executives on the latest industry trends and concerns; while our EXPO experience offers delegates a glance at the latest and best technologies, entertainment, services, comforts, and conveniences to make their theatres must-attend destinations.  ShowEast’s International program draws a large contingency of Latin and South American delegates – more than any other convention of its kind. A one and a half day program dedicated to the latest content and concerns and within this rising region.



CinemaCon 2023 has been scheduled for 24-27 April 2023 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.  Check the links below for the latest information. 




CineAsia 2022 has been scheduled for Dec 5-8, 2022 in Bangkok.  Check links for more information.  The CineAsia trade show is where cinema exhibition and distribution professional come to do business and network. The convention will also feature product presentations and screenings of major upcoming films, exclusive sponsored events, and seminars relating to current and future trends happening across the industry.  Additional information on CineAsia can be found at www.cineasia.com.



CineEurope 2022, has been scheduled for June 20-23, 2022 in Barcelona.  CineEurope promises to bring you another year with the very best in exclusive studio screenings and product presentations, cinematic technologies and innovations and educational seminars to keep your business on top of industry trends.


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Las Vegas, NV—Mar 24, 2004

UltraStar Cinemas and American Cinema Advertising Network to deploy 20 new DLP Cinema™-based projectors.

UltraStar becomes first circuit to employ DLP Cinema™ technology for exhibition of all media.
UltraStar Cinemas of San Diego, California, and American Cinema Advertising Network of San Jose today announced they have reached an agreement by which all UltraStar theaters, beginning with 20 screens in selected sites, will be converted from film to DLP Cinema™ projection technology between now and the end of 2005. UltraStar currently owns 81 screens at 11 sites throughout San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, with an additional 44 screens in development. In a groundbreaking announcement at ShoWest, Alan Grossberg, President & CEO of UltraStar, and Alex Gorovitz, President & CEO of ACAN addressed a room of gathered press.

“This agreement puts UltraStar Cinemas on track to become the first exhibitor in the world to be 100% equipped with DLP Cinema™ technology. The theatrical presentation will be state of the art, employing the most current digital technology for picture and sound,” stated Grossberg.

“UltraStar Cinemas will be the first exhibitor in North America to be equipped with the necessary equipment, Texas Instruments DLP Cinema™-based projectors, to show all-digital programming, from pre-show through features, using one projector. The quality of the theatrical presentation will be the absolute best, including the pre-show,” said Alex Gorovitz.

DLP Cinema™ is a Texas Instruments technology which digitally projects images to the screen, offering moviegoers rich colors, incredible depth and consistent images. With hundreds of theatres around the world, DLP Cinema™ technology is bringing the best picture to movie audiences worldwide. Digital Cinema is achieving gradual penetration into the exhibition industry.

“We've been a leader in the adoption of digital cinema and are hopeful that other exhibitors will follow our lead by making the jump to DLP Cinema™ technology for all applications.
ACAN obviously shares our vision and commitment to superior digital presentation as evidenced by their willingness to provide this technology without any financial or technological risk,” said Grossberg.

In 2002, together with Boeing Digital Cinema, UltraStar installed 6 DLP Cinema™-based projectors in 4 sites for the release of Star Wars: Episode 2- Attack of the Clones, which at the time was the highest regional concentration of digital cinema auditoriums in the world. Since then the exhibitor has not looked back. Today's move by UltraStar will bring them the largest inventory of digital cinema auditoriums of any exhibitor in North America. UltraStar is also slated to be the first exhibitor in North America to be fully equipped for digital cinema throughout its entire circuit.

Larry Cervantes of Performance D-Cinema assisted in negotiating the agreement between the parties.

Traditionally film, rolling stock advertising and other content is exhibited from a 35mm projector, with static transparencies running from a separate slide projector. As of late, other exhibitors have opted for LCD or other non-digital “e-cinema” grade projectors for their advertising and pre-show requiring additional equipment as well as the 35mm film projector to exhibit feature films. The new system will generate greater creativity for pre-show (advertising and promotion), and allows UltraStar to continue to pursue alternative entertainment content such as live and taped concerts, Broadway shows, sporting events and business conferences with two-way tele-conferencing in addition to exhibiting digital movies and trailers.

UltraStar's partner in this venture, American Cinema Advertising Network, specializes in cinema advertising since 1982 and for this project has assembled a team of leaders in the field of Digital Cinema including Texas Instruments, Digital Projection International, Inc.
(projection systems), WilTel Communications' Vyvx division (content delivery & systems), and EVS, Inc. (storage & playback systems).

“With the announcement of 20 DLP Cinema screens UltraStar is moving forward with a significant deployment that demonstrates their commitment to the best presentation quality for theatrical applications,” said Doug Darrow, Business Manager, Texas Instruments DLP Cinema™ Products.


About UltraStar Cinemas: UltraStar Cinemas is headquartered in San Diego County and has operated theaters throughout Southern California and Arizona. Recognized for pioneering the digital age of cinema, UltraStar was the first theater group in the world to be fully equipped with Pure Digital Cinema® powered by DLP Cinema® technology in all of its locations. In 2009, the company also became the first to offer D-BOX motion seats, which use motion effects specifically programmed for each film to create an immersive experience for movie goers. UltraStar Cinemas Directory page
About American Cinema Advertising Network: ACAN, formerly Century Media Advertising, was founded in 1982 and has been a major provider or pre-show slide advertising representing exhibitors such as Loews, Mann, Village, Century, Village, and others. American Cinema Advertising Network Directory page

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