Kortrijk, Belgium,—Jul 5, 2005
Barco chosen for Japanese premiere of "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of
the Sith".
Barco, one of only three projector
manufacturers to hold a license for Texas Instruments DLP Cinema™ display
technology, is pleased to announce that its D-Cine DP100 Projector has been
chosen to bring the digital premiere of “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the
Sith” at Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo on June 18th.
Premiering in Tokyo on June 18th, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
continued after its European premiere with screenings in, amongst others, on May
15th Cannes Film Festival as a official partner, London, Berlin, Madrid and Rome
throughout May.
A Barco D-Cine DP100 projector featuring TI DLP Cinema™ technology allowed
millions of fans in Japan to experience “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the
Sith” as Lucasfilm created it: with rich color, high contrast and incredible
sharpness.
“Barco is very proud to be chosen to provide the projection technology for these
much anticipated premiere. 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.
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
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.
Since being awarded the Texas Instruments DLP Cinema™ license 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 314 installations based on DLP Cinema™ technology in countries
throughout Asia, Europe, and North America.