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Cypress, Calif.—Mar 5, 2013

Laemmle Royal Theatre Goes Digital with Christie Projectors

Christie Projectors help create first boothless cinema in Metro LA as part of full-scale renovations across the chain
Christie® is providing best-in-class digital projection to the newly-renovated Laemmle Royal Theatre in Santa Monica, bringing 21st century projection to guests and the first boothless cinema within Los Angeles. The conversion to digital was part of an upgrade made throughout the Laemmle chain.

“Being 100 percent digital made the renovation easier as we were able to carve out multiple auditoriums without having to allocate additional space for a projection booth,” said Greg Laemmle, president of the company. “We got back space in the old projection booth which has now been put to other uses. And we also avoided the cost of building new booth space. It’s great to have all the equipment, including our Library Management Server (LMS), as part of the box office. That way, staff can input movie files and set playlists while still being available to customers.”
 
In addition to digital projection, the newly-restored theater has stadium seating and three screens instead of one, which will allow it to expand its programming and offer more choices to its guests. Prior to the renovation, The Royal was one of the last ‘one screeners’ in the city.
 
With eight locations and 41 screens throughout Los Angeles, the independent Laemmle chain was started by Laemmle’s grandfather and great-uncle in 1938, and has highlighted the work of independent filmmakers. It also carries mainstream titles such as “Hitchcock” and “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.” The Royal re-opened in late December, 2012 with LA’s exclusive engagement of “Amour.” With the conversion of The Royal, a traditional cinema built in the 1920s, the chain is now 100 percent digital.
 
“We have a long history of working with Christie. We had our share of hiccups during the conversion process, but the Christie team has been very responsive. We truly feel they’ve been our partners in getting the art house scene switched over to digital. They took the time to understand how our world is a little different from the world of major studio exhibitors, and were willing to adjust to come up with a better program,” said Laemmle.
 
Craig Sholder, vice president, Entertainment Solutions, Christie, said the firm is proud to be part of the renovation of The Royal, and the digital upgrade throughout the chain.
 
“It’s important to Christie to work with each customer to create the solution that works best with their unique needs. Independent cinemas are a vibrant part of the industry and it’s our pleasure to help them make the transition from film to digital.”
 
Christie integration partner Southern California Cinetech managed the conversion to digital throughout the chain. Cinetech installed Christie CP2210 and CP2220 projectors from the Christie Solaria® Series digital projectors, and orchestrated the Christie Virtual Print Fee (VPF) financing plan, with Christie’s Managed Services team providing monitoring and maintenance services.
 
The Christie Solaria Series meets both exhibition and post production studios' demands for 2D and 3D presentations for feature film and alternative content. With more than 36,000 installations around the world, Christie's knowledge and experience with digital projection is unmatched in the industry.


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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
About Laemmle Theaters: Laemmle Theaters is the premiere art house chain in Los Angeles. A family owned business, Laemmle Theatres spans three generations dedicated to bringing quality foreign film and quality American independent film to the Los Angeles community. Laemmle Theaters Directory page

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Sep 11, 2023 Christie Lights Up TIFF Venues Once Again
Christie Logo
Christie® is proud to renew its partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival® (TIFF) for the 23rd consecutive year. Until September 17, 2023, Christie is illuminating venues, including the Scotiabank Theatre, to help the festival recognize homegrown and international cinema.

Aug 17, 2023 Christie to Elevate Cinema Experience for Chinese Audiences at BIRTV
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Christie® will elevate the cinema experience for Chinese audiences with industry-leading cinema solutions ideal for both mainstream and Premium Large Format (PLF) auditoriums at the Beijing International Radio, TV and Film Exhibition (BIRTV), to be held at the China International Exhibition Center from August 23-26.

Aug 3, 2023 Christie to Serve as Official Technology Partner of Big Cine Expo 2023
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Christie®, the leader in inspiring exceptional experiences, is proud to announce its ongoing partnership with Big Cine Expo 2023 as the event’s official technology partner for the sixth consecutive year.

Jul 19, 2023 Christie Supplies RGB Pure Laser Projectors to Cineplex Germany
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Christie® is pleased to announce it has signed a multi-year agreement to supply its RGB pure laser projectors to Cineplex Germany. Work is underway to install RGB pure laser projectors as part of the agreement, which will operate until 2026.

Jul 4, 2023 Christie RGB Pure Laser Projection Powers Australian Premiere of Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
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Christie® is proud to announce that it has been specifically selected and entrusted by longstanding partner Hoyts Cinema Technology Group (CTG) to provide digital cinema projection technology for the Australian premiere of Paramount Pictures’ Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One on Monday, July 3.

Jun 27, 2023 Christie Projectors Help ICFF Transform Toronto’s Distillery Historic District into A Cinema Village
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Christie® is proud to once again sponsor the Lavazza IncluCity Festival, presented by the ICFF. Taking place from June 27 to July 22, the festival is a celebration of Canada’s cultural mosaic through a selection of curated international films.

Jun 22, 2023 Odeon Multicines Invests in CINITY Cinema System Offering Movie Experiences in the Highest Frame Rate Available
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Odeon Multicines has reached an agreement to install CINITY Cinema Systems, with components that include the energy-efficient Christie® Real|Laser™ illumination technology, in six premium large format (PLF) theatres across Spain.

Jun 15, 2023 Christie to Showcase the Widest Selection of Projection Illumination for Exhibitors at CineEurope
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Christie® will present its latest industry-leading cinema solutions from across its broad portfolio at CineEurope, June 19-22, at CCIB Barcelona.

Jun 12, 2023 Christie Supports the Shanghai International Film Festival for the 14th Consecutive Year
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Christie®, the leader in inspiring exceptional experiences, is pleased to announce its partnership with the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) for the 14th consecutive year.

Jun 8, 2023 Christie to Showcase Industry-Leading Cinema Solutions at CinemaS Shanghai International Film Forum and Exhibition
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Christie® will showcase its industry-leading cinema solutions ideal for both mainstream and Premium Large Format (PLF) auditoriums at the CinemaS Shanghai International Film Forum and Exhibition (CinemaS), to be held at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center from June 12-14.
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