Cinema Technology Mar. 25, 2023
Register & Log in
X
Sponsors



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.




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.  





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.





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.



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.



welcome to Cinionic
welcome to wow

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.





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.

Industry Partners



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.



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 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.​ ​





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 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.
 


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. 




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.



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.


# 1938 Baird

RSS News
RSS Info About RSS

Skip Navigation LinksHome/Menu > Find News > Refresh this page
Hollywood, CA—Aug 11, 2011

Three Distinguished Minnesota Exhibitors Expand Relationships with Cinedigm Digital Cinema for Digital Deployment

Deal will enable the rollout of 340 New Digital Cinema Screens
Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), the global leader in digital cinema, today announced long-term VPF deployment agreements with each of three industry leading Minnesota-based theatre chains: Cinema Entertainment Corp. (CEC), United Entertainment Corporation and Mann Theatres of Minnesota. 

This agreement expands the valued partnership between Cinedigm and these three exhibitors, each of which have been long-time customers of Cinedigm’s in-theatre advertising company, UniqueScreen Media.
 
The agreement will enable the conversion of these theatres to digital cinema under the terms of Cinedigm’s long-term Virtual Print Fee (VPF) agreements with all the major studios.  Cinedigm will provide installation and implementation coordination and support with each company’s equipment and service providers and the ongoing administration management responsibility of the VPF program.
 
Cinedigm’s system will enable the theatres to provide consumers all-new digital entertainment options, including high quality live, 3D and alternative content programming. 
 
The rollout comprises 340 screens and is expected to be completed by early 2012.   Included in the deployment: 
  • Cinema Entertainment Corp. with 137 screens
  • United Entertainment Corp. with 124 screens
  • Mann Theatres, Inc. with 79 screens
Each of the three exhibitors ordered select models of NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS DIGITAL CINEMA projectors, including the NC1200, NC2000, NC3200S and NC3240S models, for almost all of their screens.  GDC Technology will provide the cinema servers.
 
Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE Amex: BTN) is the project’s reseller and will provide installation services, warranty and first-level service support, monitoring the health of each projector in the system from its network operations center.  
 
“We took our time looking at all our options for our digital cinema program because it is a long term commitment and investment in our future,” said Robert Ross, President, CEC Theatres.  “We are confident we have made the right decision in selecting Cinedigm to work with to be part of that long term commitment to bring the quality and the new programming opportunities that digital cinema enables to our valued movie going customers.”   
 
“We are certain that in choosing Cinedigm we have made the best choice for United Entertainment for our digital cinema deployment program,” said Michael Ross, President of UEC.  “We look forward to taking full advantage of everything Cinedigm has to offer, including the highest quality digital cinema and unique alternative programming.”
 
“Mann Theatres prides itself on offering its customers the highest quality entertainment,” said Stephen Mann, President of Mann Theatres.  “Utilizing Cinedigm’s services and technology will enable us to continue our mission to provide moviegoers with a tremendous visual experience as well as enhance our overall entertainment value.”
 
“It has been a pleasure working with each of these three exhibitors throughout the deal process," said Gary Loffredo, Cinedigm's General Counsel and corporate Senior Vice President Business Affairs.  "We look forward to developing even more opportunities with them utilizing the full menu of Cinedigm digital applications featuring our software and alternative content programming."
 
“We have great respect for each of these exhibitors which we have known for many years as partners of our screen advertising division, Unique Screen Media,” said Chuck Goldwater, President, Media Services Group. “They are each strong and proud family-run companies that each exemplify the best qualities of the exhibition business with their dedication to the finest in motion picture entertainment and first class service to their customers.  We are delighted and proud to be extending our partnership with each of them for many more years to come.” 
 
Cinedigm's Digital Cinema division is the industry-leading deployment program for Digital Cinema. It facilitates the funding, installation, operations support and ongoing Virtual Print Fee (“VPF”) administration for the company's Digital Cinema rollout plans throughout the United States and Canada.  Cinedigm, which has signed long-term VPF agreements with all the major studios and interim agreements with dozens of independent distributors, is also the digital cinema integrator partner for the Cinema Buying Group (“CBG”), a buying program of the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) for independent theatre operators in the United States and Canada.
 
In the combined Phase One and Phase Two digital cinema deployment program, Cinedigm is responsible for deploying nearly 33% of all digital cinema screens in North America, including:
  • Signed 9,400+ screens overall
  • Installed over to 6,700 digital screens


About Cinedigm: Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. is a leader in providing the services, experience, technology and content critical to transforming movie theaters into digital and networked entertainment centers. The Company partners with Hollywood movie studios, independent movie distributors, and exhibitors to bring movies in digital cinema format to audiences across the country. Cinedigm's digital cinema deployment organization, state of the art distributor and exhibition software, and marketing and distribution platform for alternative content and independent films are a cornerstone of the industry's digital cinema transformation. With the April acquisition of New Video, the world's largest aggregator of independent digital content and leading distributor of quality entertainment, CIDM has created a new full service end-to-end digital studio, enabling the Company to acquire and distribute independent films and specialty content both theatrically and via digital, mobile and home media platforms. Cinedigm Directory page
Countries:
United States

Share This Page

More Cinedigm News:
Dec 11, 2013 MJR Theaters Selects Cinedigm's Web-Based Digital Cinema Software, "ENTERPRISE WEB"
Oct 22, 2013 Cinedigm Launches "Enterprise Web," Industry-Changing Web-Based Digital Cinema Software
Jun 25, 2013 Omniplex Cinema Group Completes Installation of Cinedigm’s Theatre Command Center, Bringing Full Benefits of Digital Cinema to the Exhibitor
Jun 24, 2013 Omniplex Cinema Group Completes Installation of Cinedigm’s Theatre Command Center, Bringing Full Benefits of Digital Cinema to the Exhibitor
Jun 24, 2013 Neighborhood Cinema Group Selects Cinedigm Enterprise Software to Manage Head Office Functions
Apr 29, 2013 Cinedigm and ICAA Secure Virtual Print Fee Program to Benefit Independent Cinemas in Australia and New Zealand
Apr 12, 2013 Cinedigm Signs Over 100 Drive-In Movie Theatres to Digital Cinema Program
Feb 4, 2013 Cinedigm and NATO Team Together to Lead the Digital Conversion of Drive-In Movie Theatres
Jan 15, 2013 Southern Theatres Selects Cinedigm Enterprise Software to Centrally Manage its Digital Theatres
Dec 4, 2012 Cinedigm Names Dan Sherlock President of Software
Nov 6, 2012 Theatre Service Network Adopts Cinedigm EMS Software to Manage Booking Services for Over 50 Exhibitors
Oct 18, 2012 Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. Announces Digital Deployment with Reading International, Including the Angelika New York, the Most Prestigious Arthouse in the United States
Oct 16, 2012 Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. Announces First Large Scale International Digital Deployment with Caribbean Cinemas
Oct 16, 2012 LD Entertainment to Manage Theatrical Releases Using Cinedigm’s TDS Distribution Software
Oct 15, 2012 Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. Passes 12,200 Digital Screen Signings Mark, with 273 Exhibitor Partners on Board
Oct 12, 2012 Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. Reaches Milestone for Community and Local Theatres Across the Country with 3,000 Screens Signed
Oct 9, 2012 Goodrich Quality Theatres Expands Relationship with Cinedigm Software, Bringing Full Benefits of Digital Cinema To Their Digital Theatre Circuit
Oct 1, 2012 Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. Announces Digital Deployment Pact with Belmont Capital, LLC for “Your Neighborhood Theatres”
Sep 28, 2012 Cinedigm Announces Digital Deployment Pact with Metropolitan Theatres Corporation
Sep 12, 2012 Cinedigm’s EMS™ Software to Manage Carmike Cinemas’ Booking and Payments
©Copyright 2003 - 2023 WHMCC, LLC .
| Contact | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
All rights reserved.
Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement
banner