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SHARP NEC Display Solutions’ Digital Cinema Projector Series offers the most comprehensive digital cinema solution on the market today. 

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.

Recent News:
Sep 13, 2022 Sharp/NEC Returns as Partner to the 70th Edition of the San Sebastián International Film Festival
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Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe will be supporting the jubilee edition of the San Sebastián International Film Festival (SSIFF) taking place from 16 to 24 September 2022.

Jan 4, 2022 Sharp NEC Display Solutions Introduces NC1843ML Blue Laser Projector
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Sharp NEC Display Solutions, a global leader in the projector and display market, today announced the availability of the NC1843ML laser projector, the newest addition to its digital cinema projection series. The NC1843ML is the ideal projection solution for theaters with small and medium screens, and is also suitable for museum, house of worship, and art exhibit applications.

Dec 1, 2021 Sharp NEC Display Solutions Introduces NC2403ML RB Laser Projector
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Sharp NEC Display Solutions, a global leader in the projector and display market, today announced the availability of the NC2403ML laser projector, the latest upgraded model in its digital cinema projection series. With an improved, replaceable RB laser module and laser light source lifespan of up to 50,000* hours, this new model is the ideal projection solution for theaters with medium and large screens. The NC2403ML is also suitable for museum, House of Worship, and higher education applications.

Oct 4, 2021 UGC Group Chooses Sharp/NEC for Four New Cinemas in France
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Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe today announces that its RB laser technology projectors have been selected by the UGC Group to be used across its four (4) new cinemas. Cinemas in Plaisir, Toulouse, Bordeaux, and Lyon in France will benefit from the unsurpassed brightness and rich colour spectrum delivered by Sharp/NEC’s cinema solutions.


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London—Nov 12, 2013

Odeon and NEC Display Solutions Bring Leicester Square Alive with One of Europe’s Largest Public Digital Display Screens

Giant 107 square metre videowall was launched at last night’s world premiere of ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’
NEC Display Solutions Europe and ODEON have installed one of the largest displays of its kind in a public square – an LED digital display measuring 107 square metres – on the facade of the ODEON Leicester Square in London’s West End.
 
The huge display - the size of half a basketball court - replaces the old poster board and is flanked by two 18 square metre displays in one of the UK’s most prominent locations, which welcomes more than 90 million tourists every year.
 
The trio will display images for the latest movies and, during events such as premieres, live footage including celebrity interviews and clips will be screened for the passing public to view. Officially launched at the world premiere of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the displays bring a highly engaging instalment to London's iconic West End.
 
The installation of the new screens will allow ODEON Leicester Square to instantly change what the screens display, eliminating the need to regularly hire traditional ‘cherry picker’ lifts to change what is displayed on the poster boards, making the screens a more environmentally friendly alternative to displaying posters.
 
The new screens will also enable the display to divide in to multiple screens, allowing ODEON to screen different content simultaneously, a feature which will be particularly utilised during premieres where live film footage of the red carpet can be screened alongside clips of the film.
 
Andy Edge, Commercial Director at ODEON, comments “We are really excited to launch the new LED screens at ODEON Leicester Square. It is an iconic film destination which has become synonymous with red-carpet film premieres, so we are thrilled to be able to move the premiere experience in to the digital age with these state of the art LED screens. The recent regeneration of Leicester Square has breathed new life in to the area, and we hope that these screens, which are the largest of their kind in Europe, will help re-assert the square’s position as London’s home of entertainment.”
 
Simon Jackson, Vice President, NEC Display Solutions, comments “This display has to be seen to be believed. It really is an impressive sight, and a tremendous achievement for NEC and ODEON”
 
“Given consumer expectations for video content to inform, delight and engage, this type of display sets new standards in delivering a variety of information in real-time.”
 
“Of course, a project of this scale breaks new ground and brought several challenges. Weighing in at several tonnes, the main screen had to be built off-site and installed in three separate stages. Getting uniform colour consistency of images across a display of this size is also a major achievement. This is where NEC’s long heritage in public displays really came to the fore.”
 
This project reinforces NEC’s longstanding relationship with ODEON, which has also seen all of its theatres across Europe upgraded to NEC digital cinema projectors over the last five years, ensuring that ODEON can deliver the quality experience modern film enthusiasts expect. It also heralds the ongoing extension from the projection room into front-of-house, with planned projects to bring more digital signage and self-service kiosks into theatres.
 
Leicester Square underwent significant redevelopment in the run up to the London 2012 Olympics, enhancing its function as a backdrop for film premieres while retaining the Square's historic character. The new screens further this redevelopment, bringing together the heritage of ODEON's long-standing presence in the square with the most impressive and engaging display possible.


Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. Contacts:
North America and South America
NEC Display Solutions of America 
www.necdisplay.com 
Phone: 630-467-3000 

Jeff Kaplan
NEC Digital Cinema
Phone:214-632-8089
jkaplan@necdisplay.com

Marketing: Danielle Moore
Channel Marketing Manager
Phone: 630-467-3309
dmoore@necdisplay.com

Public Relations: Kathy Errera
Digital Marketing Specialist
Phone:630-467-4367
kerrera@necdisplay.com

EMEA & CIS
NEC Display Solutions Europe Gmbh 
https://www.nec-display-solutions.com/p/dc/en/home.xhtml

NEC Digital Cinema:

Alain Chamaillard: Head of Cinema EMEA & CIS  
Email: alain.chamaillard@nec-displays.com
 
Sales:
Mark Kendall : Senior Sales Manager 
Email: Mark.Kendall@emea.nec.com
Jens Kayser : Sales Manager 
Email : Jens.Kayser@NEC-displays.com

Public Relations:
Ann Kjellser, PR Manager EMEA // Email: Ann.Kjellser@emea.nec.com

Japan 
NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. 
http://www.nec-display.com/jp/projector.html 
Phone : 0120-610-161 (Customer Support Center) 
*9:00-18:00 except Saturday/Sunday/National holidays 

China
Sharp NEC Display Solutions (China), Ltd.
Phone: +86-10-5918-1111

Australia, New Zealand
NEC Australia Pty Ltd 
Phone: +61 2 131632
http://au.nec.com/ 

Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar, Kambodia, Brunei
Goldenduck Group 
Phone:  +66 2887 8807 
http://www.goldenduckgroup.com/ 

Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan
WESTREX HONG KONG LIMITED
WESTREX CO., LTED
Phone : +886-2-2370-6302

India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal
Qube Cinema Technologies Private Limited
Phone: +91 (44) 4204-1505
https://www.qubecinema.com/

South Korea
Hyosung ITX Co., Ltd. 
Phone: +82 2 2102 8591 
http://www.hyosungitx.com/ 

*Web Site of NEC DLP Cinema Projectors 
http://www.nec-display.com/ap/en_projector/dlpcinema/index.html 
 

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About Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd.: Combining advanced DLP Cinema® projectors with reliable multiplex and screen servers, 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. Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. Directory page Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. Web Site
About Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH: Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH is the leading global provider of professional and commercial visual technology and digital signage solutions, owned jointly by Sharp Corporation and NEC Corporation. Sharp NEC Display Solutions offers one of the broadest visual solutions portfolios in the industry, innovating in LCD displays, lamp and laser projectors, dvLED, 8K and 5G technology, collaboration solutions, calibration tools, IoT and AI driven analytics. Sharp NEC Display Solutions is a trusted name and a total solutions provider with strong ties to industry partners, and has a reputation for quality, reliability, and industry-leading customer support with a range of professional service offerings. Serving a wide variety of markets, the organisation’s expertise spans retail, enterprise, education, entertainment, transportation, energy and utility, and more.

For more information, please visit www.sharpnecdisplays.eu.
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About Odeon Cinemas Group:
ODEON Cinemas Group is proud to be Europe's largest cinema operator, with leading brands in the UK, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Finland, and a strong presence in Norway, Germany and Portugal.  In Europe, we welcome more than 100 million guests each year to enjoy great hospitality while watching the latest films and entertainment in more than 290 cinemas and 2,500 screens.  Our brand purpose is to make movies better by developing world-class cinemas that deliver memorable entertainment experiences for our guests, whilst offering fantastic careers for our people.

We pride ourselves on delivering more immersive big screen experiences, with Luxe fully reclining seats offering optimum space and comfort; coupled with the very best in sight and sound innovation through our own iSense screens and our partnerships with IMAX and Dolby Cinema. We have evolved our experiences to be more seamless for guests, through investment in digital booking platforms and rewarding membership and subscription
schemes. We believe that to make movies better you need a passionate and dedicated team to make the cinema experience more memorable for our guests, as well as a wide selection of quality food and beverage options to make the experience more delicious. As an AMC company, ODEON Cinemas Group is part of the largest movie exhibition company in the world with around 950 theatres and 10,500 screens across the globe. Together, we make movies better.
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Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe today announced it has been selected by the San Sebastián International Film Festival (SSIFF) to be its digital cinema projectors partner. Working with Kelonik, a leading integrator specialising in cinema projectors and sounds for cinemas, NEC’s projectors will be used at the 69th edition of the event, which takes place from 17 to 25 September 2021.

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Jul 27, 2021 Sharp NEC Display Solutions Adds the NC1202L to its Digital Cinema Projector Series
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Sep 13, 2022 Sharp/NEC Returns as Partner to the 70th Edition of the San Sebastián International Film Festival
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Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe will be supporting the jubilee edition of the San Sebastián International Film Festival (SSIFF) taking place from 16 to 24 September 2022.

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Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. Logo
Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe today announces that its RB laser technology projectors have been selected by the UGC Group to be used across its four (4) new cinemas. Cinemas in Plaisir, Toulouse, Bordeaux, and Lyon in France will benefit from the unsurpassed brightness and rich colour spectrum delivered by Sharp/NEC’s cinema solutions.

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Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe today announced it has been selected by the San Sebastián International Film Festival (SSIFF) to be its digital cinema projectors partner. Working with Kelonik, a leading integrator specialising in cinema projectors and sounds for cinemas, NEC’s projectors will be used at the 69th edition of the event, which takes place from 17 to 25 September 2021.

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