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Kuurne, Belgium—May 11, 2005
Barco chosen for European premieres of “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of
the Sith”
Barco, official partner of the Cannes Film
Festival and one of only three projector manufacturers to hold a licence for
Texas Instruments DLP Cinema™ display technology, is pleased to announce that
its D-Cine DP100 Projector has been chosen to bring the digital premieres of
“Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” to theaters throughout Europe’s
foremost cities.
Premiering in Cannes on May 15th, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
will continue its European premiere with screenings in, amongst others, London,
Berlin, Madrid and Rome throughout May.
A Barco D-Cine DP100 projector featuring TI DLP Cinema™ technology will allow
millions of fans throughout Europe to experience “Star Wars: Episode III –
Revenge of the Sith” as Lucasfilm created it: with rich color, high contrast and
incredible sharpness.
Recognized as the industry standard for Digital Cinema, Barco’s D-Cine DP100
projector is based on TI’s DLP Cinema™ technology, which enables it to deliver
the benefits of 2K display resolution, 18.000 Cinema Lumens light output, a
minimum contrast ratio of 2000:1 as well as DLP Cinema™, CineBlack™,
CinePallete™ and CineLink™ image control, the perfect tool to answer the
demanding needs of the digital cinema industry.
Barco’s D-Cine products, which incorporate DLP Cinema™ technology, open up a new
world of theatrical, advertising and business opportunities to directors,
distributors and exhibitors alike. From digital mastering to premier quality
feature film screenings, from alternative presentations in the auditorium to
advertising and information displays, Barco’s digital cinema products offer a
solution.
“Barco is very proud to be chosen to provide the projection technology for these
much anticipated premieres. As true pioneer of the digital cinema industry,
Barco’s commitment to the evolution of the industry goes much further than
simply delivering technology. Our aim remains to drive the industry forward and
enable film makers to screen their work under optimum quality conditions,
without the slightest compromise on quality,” states Barco’s Nico Vernieuwe, VP
Digital Cinema.
Since being awarded the Texas Instruments DLP Cinema™ licence in 2000, Barco
has developed the industry's widest range of projection solutions for digital
cinema including its state-of-the-art 'D-Cine Premiere' 1.3k and 2k projectors,
'Communicator' software control and 'ACSAR' alternative content processors now
installed in leading Post facilities and Digital Cinemas worldwide. Barco today
counts over 140 installations based on DLP Cinema™ technology in countries
throughout Europe, Asia and North America.
Barco Media & Entertainment, a division of Barco, provides specialized
visualization solutions targeted at the needs of the Media & Entertainment
industries. It counts names such as U2, Ferrari, Louis Vuitton, Madonna and
Daimler Chrysler, Clearchannel Spectacolor, as well as installations for Merrill
Lynch, Kinepolis, China Film Group, Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, Reliant Park
Stadium (USA) and Miami Heat NBA amongst some of its key references.
About Barco:
Barco designs technology to enable bright outcomes around the world. Seeing beyond the image, we
develop visualization and collaboration solutions to help you work together, share insights, and wow
audiences. Our focus is on three core markets: Enterprise (from meeting and control rooms to
corporate spaces), Healthcare (from the radiology department to the operating room), and
Entertainment (from movie theaters to live events and attractions). In 2017, we realized sales of
1.085 billion euro. We have a team of 3,600 employees, located in 90 countries, whose passion for
technology is captured in 400 granted patents.
Barco is one of three licencees of Texas Instruments DLP Cinema™ technology. TI developed DLP Cinema™ technology working in close cooperation with Barco and others in the movie industry, to develop Cinema Projector and support systems based on DMD™ technology, to meet the requirement of studios, film distributors and exhibitors alike.
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