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Christie, a leading innovator since 1929 and a pioneer in projection systems since 1979has established a global reputation as a quality manufacturer of display technologies and solutions for the world's cinema exhibition industry.. 

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.

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May 18, 2023 Christie to Spotlight Stars at Festival de Cannes
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Christie® is proud to announce its renewed agreement with Festival de Cannes for the 17th consecutive year, to provide Christie RGB pure laser and Xenon illuminated projection solutions, for what is the world’s most prestigious celebration of cinema.

Apr 27, 2023 Emagine Chooses Christie 4K RGB Pure Laser Projectors for its New Cinema in Batavia
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Christie®, a leader in audiovisual technology solutions for the cinema industry, is pleased to announce that Emagine Entertainment has chosen Christie Real|Laser illuminated projectors for its new theatre opening in Batavia,  Illinois, on June 1, 2023.

Apr 27, 2023 Mexico’s Cinemas WTC Installs Christie Cinema Projectors for New 14-Screen Multiplex
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Christie®, a world leader in digital cinema technologies, is pleased to announce that Cinemas WTC (Cinemas World Theatre Concepts) a new multiplex in Mexico City with 14 cinemas, has installed its cinema projectors ranging from 8,000 to 22, 000 lumens. Christie integrator T&T Cinema carried out the installation.

Apr 27, 2023 Christie and OrionPC launch Christie Cinema Rental program in Brazil
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Christie®, a leader in audiovisual technology solutions for the cinema industry, today, announced a new Cinema Rental program with OrionPC to provide exhibitors in Brazil the option to acquire state-of-the-art Christie RGB pure laser projection technology through a service model, at a fraction of the cost of purchasing the new equipment.


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Cypress, CA—Sep 14, 2009

Midwest’s B&B Theatres Selects Christie DLP Cinema® Projectors for its Newest Locations

Half of Circuit Already Equipped With Christie Projectors and “Dozens More Planned in the Months Ahead,” Says Owner
Christie®, the world leader in digital cinema projection, announced that it has been selected by B&B Theatres to supply all the DLP Cinema® projectors for the circuit’s two newest 10-screen multiplexes in Wildwood and Ozark, Missouri.  The multiplexes, scheduled for completion in the spring of 2010, will be equipped with Christie CP2000-ZX digital cinema projectors with Christie Brilliant 3D™, which allows 3D content to be projected in full 2K resolution utilizing 1.2” DMD chips from Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN).
 
The 29th largest theatre company in the U.S., B&B Theatres operates a chain of more than 179 screens in 30 locations throughout Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.  It is recognized by the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) as one of the oldest family-owned circuits in the Midwest. B&B started 2009 with no digital projectors, but has already digitized half of its circuit with at least one Christie digital cinema projector per complex.  It is committed to installing additional Christie projectors in all of its theatres within the next year, according to B&B’s president and owner, Bob Bagby.
 
Kansas-based Sonic Equipment Company, a service, consulting, remodeling and new construction company for motion picture exhibitors, is responsible for B&B’s conversion efforts.  Sonic is also a certified reseller of Christie’s digital projectors and currently services more than 400 screens in eight states. Christie is a major partner in Sonic’s highly successful digital roll-out strategy.
 
“Christie has been with us every step of the way and their excellent technical staff has helped us through the many questions that come up in transitioning so many different auditoriums,” remarked Eric L. Olson, director of operations for Sonic.  “Christie’s customer service staff has been very helpful in coordinating shipments and deliveries to ensure timely installations that coordinate with new 3D openings.  Christie Brilliant3D triple-flash technology is a must, as the majority of our conversions are for 3D. Thanks to Christie, business has been better than expected in every town we have converted.”
 
Bob Bagby noted that Christie has installed more digital projectors than any other company in the business.  On Sonic’s recommendation, Bagby was drawn to Christie because the company is backed by the industry’s most experienced technicians and has a proven reputation for offering the most reliable projector in the digital cinema market at “a very competitive price.”
 
“Our customers love 3D, thanks to Christie Brilliant3D!” said Bagby.  “We have been keeping very detailed records on attendance for 3D verses 2D, and we have found that the Christie digital projectors are paying for themselves through the extra customers who attend 3D movies.”
 
Added Bagby: “A movie theatre without 3D is like a bank without an ATM. In today's environment, you just aren't considered a real movie theatre if you don't have 3D! That is why we are working with Sonic to aggressively install at least one Christie digital cinema projector with Christie Brilliant3D in every one of our locations. We are extremely pleased with how smooth our digital installations have been. With Christie projectors, we have not lost a single digital show!”


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About Christie: Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. is a global visual and audio technologies company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Ushio Inc., Japan (JP: 6925). Christie revolutionized the movie industry with the launch of digital cinema projection, and since 1929 has embraced innovation and broken many technology barriers. Our technology, paired with the support of professional services to design, deploy and maintain installations, inspires exceptional experiences. Christie solutions are used around the world, from the largest mega-events to the smallest boardrooms, and include advanced RGB pure laser projection, SDVoE technology, content management, image processing, and LED and LCD displays. Visit www.christiedigital.com. Christie Directory page Christie Web Site
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About Sonic Equipment Company: Sonic Equipment Company is the leading provider of cinema sales, service and installation. We strive to provide the best possible service to community-owned theatres and independent exhibitors nationwide. Our unique and customizable programs provide exhibitors with a broad selection of services and equipment to fit their needs. Sonic Equipment Company Directory page
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About B&B Theatres: Company History  B&B Theatres has been family owned and operated since 1924 when Elmer Bills Sr. opened a movie house in Salisbury, Missouri where the future Mrs. Bills played the piano for silent movies.  During the company’s 97 years, and four generations of family involvement, it has seen the coming of sound, color, Technicolor, stadium seating, multiplexes, recliners and digital cinema.
 
Current Operations B&B Theatres is the 6th largest theatre chain in North America and operates 494 screens at 55 locations in Kansas, Iowa, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, and Washington .
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May 18, 2023 Christie to Spotlight Stars at Festival de Cannes
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Christie® is proud to announce its renewed agreement with Festival de Cannes for the 17th consecutive year, to provide Christie RGB pure laser and Xenon illuminated projection solutions, for what is the world’s most prestigious celebration of cinema.

Apr 27, 2023 Emagine Chooses Christie 4K RGB Pure Laser Projectors for its New Cinema in Batavia
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Christie®, a leader in audiovisual technology solutions for the cinema industry, is pleased to announce that Emagine Entertainment has chosen Christie Real|Laser illuminated projectors for its new theatre opening in Batavia,  Illinois, on June 1, 2023.

Apr 27, 2023 Mexico’s Cinemas WTC Installs Christie Cinema Projectors for New 14-Screen Multiplex
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Christie®, a world leader in digital cinema technologies, is pleased to announce that Cinemas WTC (Cinemas World Theatre Concepts) a new multiplex in Mexico City with 14 cinemas, has installed its cinema projectors ranging from 8,000 to 22, 000 lumens. Christie integrator T&T Cinema carried out the installation.

Apr 27, 2023 Christie and OrionPC launch Christie Cinema Rental program in Brazil
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Christie®, a leader in audiovisual technology solutions for the cinema industry, today, announced a new Cinema Rental program with OrionPC to provide exhibitors in Brazil the option to acquire state-of-the-art Christie RGB pure laser projection technology through a service model, at a fraction of the cost of purchasing the new equipment.

Apr 26, 2023 Christie Projectors to Power Hundreds of Moroccan Cinema Screens with Global Entertainment
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Christie® is pleased to announce its projectors will be installed at several hundred screens across Morocco as part of a brace of projects carried out by partner Global Entertainment.

Apr 26, 2023 CGV Chooses Christie Cinelife+ Series Cinema Projectors
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Christie® is pleased to announce that CGV has signed an exclusive agreement to acquire hundreds of  CineLife+™ Series cinema projectors featuring the most energy efficient illumination systems on the market for its multiplexes located in South Korea, China, Vietnam and Indonesia over the next three years.

Apr 20, 2023 Christie to Showcase the Industry’s Most Energy-Efficient RGB Pure Laser Projectors at CinemaCon 2023
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Next week, the cinema industry will gather for the 12th annual CinemaCon conference and tradeshow at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, and Christie® is returning as the event’s official projection partner providing the ultimate experience in presentation technology for every image displayed in The Colosseum.
More Sonic Equipment Company News:
Jan 20, 2022 CinemaNext Signs Joint Distribution Partnership Agreement with Kansas-based Sonic Equipment Company
Jan 2, 2019 B&B Theatres President Bob Bagby Announces Sale of Sonic Equipment Company
Oct 24, 2017 Sonic Equipment selects CIELO to deliver best-in-class support services to over 1000 screens in the US
Nov 12, 2015 B&B Theatres Selects Christie Solaria Projectors and Christie Vive Audio to Power All Screens at the New Wentzville 12 Missouri Location
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Christie®, a leader in creating and sharing the world's best visual and audio experiences, announced it is the exclusive provider of digital cinema projection and high performance speaker technology for Missouri’s newest B&B Theatres Wentzville Tower 12, located in Wentzville, which opened on November 5.

Sep 8, 2015 Sonic Equipment Company Announces Ron Hageman as New Executive Director
May 15, 2015 Sonic Equipment Company Hires Former Wehrenberg Chief Engineer Dan Herron as STL District Tech
Apr 1, 2014 Sonic Equipment Company Celebrates Milestone with Installation of 1,000 Christie Digital Cinema Projectors
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Christie®, a global leader in digital cinema technology, is proud to announce an impressive achievement from long-term partner, Sonic Equipment Company, which recently reached a milestone with the installation of its 1,000th Christie Solaria® Series DLP Cinema® projector.
More B&B Theatres News:
May 18, 2023 B&B Theatres Selects GDC Technology to Enhance the Moviegoing Experience at Its Latest Location
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GDC Technology Limited, a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that B&B Theatres (B&B) selected the SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ with CineCache™ and built-in cinema audio processor for 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound for the Creve Coeur West Olive 10 luxury entertainment center.

Sep 30, 2021 Cinionic Expands Exclusive 4-Year Agreement with B&B Theatres
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Cinionic, the world’s leading provider of laser cinema solutions, announces an expanded 4-year exclusive agreement with B&B Theatres, the 6th largest exhibitor in the U.S., with nearly 500 screens across 55 locations.

Jul 1, 2021 B&B Theatres Elevate Grand Screen, Powered By CGS
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Cinionic, the world’s leading provider of laser cinema solutions, and B&B Theatres, the 6th largest exhibitor in the U.S., with nearly 500 screens across 55 locations, announce their collaboration to enhance B&B’s premium large format Grand Screen, with the power of CGS.

Dec 12, 2019 B&B and MX4D Open First 4D Theatre in Dallas-Ft. Worth
Sep 17, 2019 MX4D and B&B Theatres Announce a New Ten Theatre Deal
Aug 22, 2019 B&B and CJ 4Dplex Expand Partnership to Bring Additional 5 ScreenX Auditoriums, Totaling the Footprint to 7 Locations Across the U.S.
May 22, 2019 DTS, GDC, and B&B Theatres Extend Partnership to Deliver Additional DTS:X Enabled Theaters
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DTS, a global leader in high-definition audio solutions and a wholly owned subsidiary of Xperi Corporation (Nasdaq: XPER) (“Xperi”), is proud to announce the addition of 14 new DTS:X enabled cinema screens as an extension of its long-standing partnership with GDC Technology (USA) LLC (“GDC”) and B&B Theatres (“B&B”).
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