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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.
Recent News:
Apr 4, 2023 Ushio Appoints Koji Naito as New Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Christie
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Ushio Inc., a trusted leader in light sources and optical equipment for industrial processing, visual imaging and life sciences, and parent company to Christie®, the leader in audio and visual technologies, today jointly announce the appointment of Koji Naito as the new chairman and CEO of Christie Digital Systems, globally.
Dec 9, 2018 New LUMINITY Series by USHIO Saves the Xenon Heyday Worldwide
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USHIO, one of the largest and most trusted names in the manufacturing of high-pressure xenon lamps today, proudly introduces the LUMINITY series.  LUMINITY is the result of a substantial R&D effort that extends the lifespan of numerous xenon lamps with additional working hours between 100-500 hours.
Aug 11, 2016 Ushio America Announces Partnership with Matex Controls
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Ushio America, Inc. is pleased to announce partnership with Matex Controls, leader in software development for Building Management System. Their unique Virtual Energy Management System (VEMS®) platform, designed specifically for cinema buildings in mind, offers energy savings of more than 25% over time. VEMS presents the new possibilities of their innovative method of saving energy in buildings, especially cinemas.
May 27, 2016 Ushio and Vue Announce A 3-Year Strategic Partnership for Xenon-Lamps
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USHIO, the world-leading manufacturer of Xenon lamps, and VUE, one the largest cinema group in the world and a leader in the premium entertainment cinema sector, announced that they have established a strategic partnership aimed to enable future growth.



AEGISOLVE provides a one-stop-shopping experience for digital cinema security compliance (i.e. FIPS and DCI CTP) to digital cinema technology manufacturers across the globe.  
AEGISOLVE has completed the majority of DCI CTP Validations including Digital Cinema Projectors, Image Media Blocks, Screen Management Systems, and Direct View Displays.  
Recent News:
Apr 18, 2023 AEGISOLVE Launches a Series of eBooks on Digital Cinema Security
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AEGISOLVE, a leading provider of cybersecurity compliance testing solutions for the digital cinema industry, is proud to announce the publication of three new eBooks relevant to improving security and compliance standards for digital cinema equipment.
Jun 18, 2012 Christie Integrated Media Block (IMB) Achieves DCI Compliance for 2K and 4K Content
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Ready for the high frame rate (HFR) revolution with the ultimate in reliability and compatibility, Christie® announced that its new Integrated Media Block (IMB) has been validated as DCI-compliant by Aegisolve, one of only three entities in the world fully licensed for compliance testing by the Digital Cinema Initiatives, LLC (DCI).
Jan 10, 2012 Digital Cinema Initiatives, LLC, Signs Additional Licensing Agreement for Compliance Testing
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Digital Cinema Initiatives, LLC (DCI) announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement for compliance testing with Aegisolve, Inc. in the United States. Aegisolve joins CineCert in the US and Keio University in Japan as the third compliance entity to perform testing to determine whether manufactured digital cinema equipment and products are compliant with DCI's Digital Cinema System Specification (the DCI Specification).



LG Miraclass, the DCI-certified cinema LED screen will revolutionize the way you experience movies. 

LG Miraclass is more than just a technology upgrade, it's an opportunity to transform your theater into a space for imagination, creativity, and community. Join us on this journey into a new world of cinema, where the theater becomes a destination beyond entertainment.
Recent News:
Feb 9, 2023 LG Cinema LED Screen ‘LG Miraclass’ Brings Immersive Viewing Experience to Theaters
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LG Electronics (LG) announced the launch of its new LED screen brand for cinemas, LG Miraclass. Ideal for theater operators eager to present moviegoers with new, premium services and immersive viewing experiences, LG’s latest lineup of LED screens delivers realistic images with natural colors and deep blacks.



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.
Recent News:
Apr 26, 2023 Arts Alliance Media Reveal the Potential of HeyLED and MX4D in First LA Tech Tour
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Arts Alliance Media (AAM), the global leader in digital cinema software and services, have revealed the full potential of their portfolio’s immersive PLF solutions after influencers, exhibitors and integrators embarked on the inaugural AAM Tech Tour in Los Angeles.
Apr 25, 2023 Arts Alliance Media Announce Screenlighter Launch and Confirm Successful Deployments Across the United States
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Arts Alliance Media (AAM), the global leader in digital cinema software and services, have confirmed that Screenlighter, the new Theatre Management System (TMS) designed exclusively for small and independent cinemas, is now available for deployment after a multitude of installations across the United States.
Apr 20, 2023 Arts Alliance Media Announce Screenwriter Agreement with National Amusements’ Showcase Cinemas
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Arts Alliance Media (AAM), the global leader in digital cinema software and support, has announced a new Screenwriter agreement with National Amusements’ Showcase Cinemas, a world leader in the motion picture exhibition industry with screens across the Americas and the UK.
Apr 18, 2023 Arts Alliance Media and Sound Vision Technical Announce Screenwriter Partnership with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
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Arts Alliance Media (AAM), the global leader in digital cinema software and support, and Sound Vision Technical (SVT), a technology services provider offering digital cinema conversions and installations worldwide, has announced a new Screenwriter partnership with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, a leading cinema chain in the United States.



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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.
Recent News:
May 24, 2023 Cinionic Named Official Cinema Projection Provider Of CineEurope 2023
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Cinionic, the global leader in laser cinema technology, has partnered with the Film Expo Group to become the Official Cinema Projection Provider of CineEurope for the fifth year in a row. All projection equipment in the CCIB Auditorium will be supplied by Cinionic, powering the studio product presentations and screenings with Laser Projection by Cinionic.
May 18, 2023 Major Cineplex Teams with Cinionic for Upgrade to Laser Projection
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Cinionic, the leader in laser cinema, and Major Cineplex, the largest exhibitor in Thailand, announce a new initiative to bring Laser Projection by Cinionic to over 200 screens in Thailand and Cambodia.
May 3, 2023 AMC to Bring Cinionic Laser to All Prime at AMC® Locations
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AMC Theatres® (NYSE: AMC and APE), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, announced plans to bring Laser Projection by Cinionic to its premium large format (PLF) brand, PRIME at AMC®.
Apr 25, 2023 Malco Theatres go all-in on laser with Cinionic
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Cinionic, the world’s leading provider of laser cinema solutions, announces a deal with Malco Theatres, Inc., for a circuit-wide upgrade to laser projection.



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.
 
GDC's products and solutions meet the highly demanding performance, security and reliability requirements established by motion picture studios.
Recent News:
May 18, 2023 B&B Theatres Selects GDC Technology to Enhance the Moviegoing Experience at Its Latest Location
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GDC Technology Limited, a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that B&B Theatres (B&B) selected the SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ with CineCache™ and built-in cinema audio processor for 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound for the Creve Coeur West Olive 10 luxury entertainment center.
May 16, 2023 LOOK Dine-In Cinemas Selects GDC Technology for Its New Flagship Manhattan Site
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GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that LOOK Dine-In Cinemas (‘LOOK’) selected SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ with built-in DTS:X® for IAB (Immersive Audio Bitstream) decoder to deliver the highest quality audio experience possible.
May 3, 2023 Lotte Selects GDC Technology SR-1000 Media Server for Cinema World Tower in Korea
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GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that Lotte Cinema selected GDC’s SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ for Lotte Cinema World Tower, which is upgrading the projection booth technology as part of a renovation project.
Apr 27, 2023 TOHO Cinemas LaLaport Kadoma Selects GDC Media Servers
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GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that TOHO Cinemas LaLaport Kadoma owned by TOHO Cinemas Corporation (TOHO Cinemas) will deploy SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ and integrate Theatre Management System (TMS-2000)  as well as  web-based Central Management Enterprise Software (CMS-3000).



Christie is a leader in visual solutions for world-class organizations, offering diverse applications for cinema exhibitors. 

Christie, a leading innovator since 1929 and a pioneer in projection systems since 1979, has established a global reputation as a quality manufacturer of display technologies and solutions for the world's cinema exhibition industry.. 

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.
Recent News:
May 18, 2023 Christie to Spotlight Stars at Festival de Cannes
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Christie® is proud to announce its renewed agreement with Festival de Cannes for the 17th consecutive year, to provide Christie RGB pure laser and Xenon illuminated projection solutions, for what is the world’s most prestigious celebration of cinema.
Apr 27, 2023 Emagine Chooses Christie 4K RGB Pure Laser Projectors for its New Cinema in Batavia
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Christie®, a leader in audiovisual technology solutions for the cinema industry, is pleased to announce that Emagine Entertainment has chosen Christie Real|Laser illuminated projectors for its new theatre opening in Batavia,  Illinois, on June 1, 2023.
Apr 27, 2023 Mexico’s Cinemas WTC Installs Christie Cinema Projectors for New 14-Screen Multiplex
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Christie®, a world leader in digital cinema technologies, is pleased to announce that Cinemas WTC (Cinemas World Theatre Concepts) a new multiplex in Mexico City with 14 cinemas, has installed its cinema projectors ranging from 8,000 to 22, 000 lumens. Christie integrator T&T Cinema carried out the installation.
Apr 27, 2023 Christie and OrionPC launch Christie Cinema Rental program in Brazil
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Christie®, a leader in audiovisual technology solutions for the cinema industry, today, announced a new Cinema Rental program with OrionPC to provide exhibitors in Brazil the option to acquire state-of-the-art Christie RGB pure laser projection technology through a service model, at a fraction of the cost of purchasing the new equipment.



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.

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.
Recent News:
Oct 11, 2022 ICTA and the Cinema Foundation Form Partnership
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The International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) and The Cinema Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together to foster and maintain professional and business relationships among their members and all segments of the motion picture industry, disseminate technical industry information through educational programming, and evaluate and improve technical industry standards.
Jun 13, 2022 ICTA Announcement of 2022 EMEA Award Winners
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The International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) today announced the 2022 winners of the ICTA EMEA Awards, celebrating technological leadership, design and innovation in the cinema exhibition sector. The award winners are Le Grand Rex, Paris (Classic Cinema of the Year), UGC Ciné Cité Part-Dieu, Lyon (New Build Cinema of the Year) and Cineworld, Belfast (Best Cinema Refurbishment of the Year). Rolv Gjestland of Film & Kino Norway will be presented with a special recognition award to celebrate his contributions to cinema design, presentation excellence and international collaboration in cinema.
Oct 4, 2021 Strong / MDI Congratulates Partner Kinepolis Leidschendam
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Strong/MDI Screen Systems, Inc., a Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) company, and a leader in projection screen manufacturing and optical coating development, congratulates its partner Kinepolis Leidschendam in winning the ICTA EMEA New Build Cinema of the Year Award.
Aug 11, 2021 GDC Receives “Manufacturer of the Year” Teddy Award 2020 from the International Cinema Technology Association
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GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of  digital cinema solutions, is pleased to announce it received the International Cinema Technology  Association (ICTA) Teddy Award 2020 for Manufacturer of the Year.



SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers) has sorted out the details of many significant advances in cinema technology, from the introduction of “talkies” up to studio quality 4K presentations. 

SMPTE,  founded in 1916,  has received an Oscar® and multiple Emmy® Awards for its work in advancing moving-imagery engineering across the industry. 
Recent News:
Sep 25, 2018 SMPTE Publishes Immersive Audio Standards for Cinema
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SMPTE®, the organization whose standards work has supported a century of advances in entertainment technology and whose membership spans the globe, today announced the publication of new SMPTE ST 2098 standards for immersive audio. The Society has published ST 2098-1:2018, Immersive Audio Metadata; ST 2098-2:2018, Immersive Audio Bitstream Specification; and ST 2098-5:2018, D-Cinema Immersive Audio Channels and Soundfield Groups.
May 2, 2018 SMPTE Hollywood Section and Steve Yedlin, ASC to Host Screening of ‘On Acquisition and Pipeline for High-Resolution Exhibition’
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The Hollywood Section of SMPTE®, the organization whose standards work has supported a century of advances in entertainment technology and whose membership spans the globe, today announced that Steve Yedlin, ASC will present his work on cinema image quality this month’s Section meeting, May 16 at the Linwood Dunn Theater.
Mar 6, 2018 SMPTE Hollywood Section to Explore the History of Moving Imagery with Lenny Lipton at March Meeting
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The Hollywood Section of SMPTE®, the organization whose standards work has supported a century of advances in entertainment technology, will delve into the deep history of moving imagery with filmmaker, inventor, and author Lenny Lipton at its monthly meeting, scheduled for Thursday, March 22, in Hollywood.
Jan 30, 2018 2018 HPA Tech Retreat Announces Expanded Program
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The HPA unveiled additions to the Tech Retreat program and events that were outlined last month in its preliminary program announcements, continuing its reputation as an incomparable opportunity to meet and engage with a world-class roster of well-known and emerging leaders in engineering, technology, creativity and business. The HPA Tech Retreat will take place at a new venue at the JW Marriott Resort, in Palm Desert, California, from the 19th to 23rd of February, 2018.



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.​ ​
Recent News:
May 24, 2023 Cinionic Named Official Cinema Projection Provider Of CineEurope 2023
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Cinionic, the global leader in laser cinema technology, has partnered with the Film Expo Group to become the Official Cinema Projection Provider of CineEurope for the fifth year in a row. All projection equipment in the CCIB Auditorium will be supplied by Cinionic, powering the studio product presentations and screenings with Laser Projection by Cinionic.
Apr 5, 2023 Hans-Joachim Flebbe to Receive 2023 UNIC Achievement Award
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HANS-JOACHIM FLEBBE, Founder and Managing Director of Astor Film Lounge and Zoo Palast, has been named as the 2023 recipient of the UNIC Achievement Award, given each year in recognition of outstanding dedication and service to European cinema exhibition. The Award will be presented as part of the CineEurope Awards Ceremony on Thursday 22 June at the Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona (CCIB) in Barcelona, Spain.
Jun 20, 2022 Celebrating the Big Screen Experience at CineEurope 2022
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Phil Clapp and Laura Houlgatte, President and CEO respectively of the International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the European cinema trade grouping, today celebrated the Big Screen experience and the positive recovery results around Europe and globally at CineEurope 2022.
Mar 1, 2022 UNIC Stands in Solidarity with Ukrainian Exhibitors and the Ukrainian People Following Russian Invasion
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UNIC, the trade body representing the interests of  cinema operators across 39 European territories, has today issued a statement  expressing its solidarity not just with Ukrainian exhibitors but also the Ukrainian  people as they look to repel the attack on their country by Russian forces.

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CineEurope 2023, has been scheduled for June 19-22, 2023 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.
Recent News:
May 24, 2023 Cinionic Named Official Cinema Projection Provider Of CineEurope 2023
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Cinionic, the global leader in laser cinema technology, has partnered with the Film Expo Group to become the Official Cinema Projection Provider of CineEurope for the fifth year in a row. All projection equipment in the CCIB Auditorium will be supplied by Cinionic, powering the studio product presentations and screenings with Laser Projection by Cinionic.
Apr 5, 2023 Hans-Joachim Flebbe to Receive 2023 UNIC Achievement Award
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HANS-JOACHIM FLEBBE, Founder and Managing Director of Astor Film Lounge and Zoo Palast, has been named as the 2023 recipient of the UNIC Achievement Award, given each year in recognition of outstanding dedication and service to European cinema exhibition. The Award will be presented as part of the CineEurope Awards Ceremony on Thursday 22 June at the Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona (CCIB) in Barcelona, Spain.
Jul 6, 2021 Odeon Cinemas Group to Receive “International Exhibitor of the Year” Award at CineEurope 2021
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ODEON Cinemas Group has been named as the 2021 recipient of the “International Exhibitor of the Year” award at CineEurope. The award will be presented to Mark Way, President of AMC Europe and Managing Director ODEON Cinemas Group, and Juan Antonio Gomez, Chief Partnership and Content Officer, as part of the CineEurope Awards Ceremony hosted by the Coca-Cola Company on Thursday, October 7, at the Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona (CCIB) in Barcelona, Spain.
Jun 17, 2019 UNIC’s 2019 Annual Report Celebrates Cinema-Going in Europe
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The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the European cinema trade grouping, has today published its Annual Report, examining key cinema trends across the 38 territories represented by the association, accounting for 1.29 billion admissions and €8.1 billion in box office revenues in 2018 – close to a quarter of the global theatrical market for films.



ShowEast 2023 is scheduled to be held in Miami from Oct 23-26, 2023 at Loews 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.

ShowEast’s International program draws a large contingency of Latin and South American delegates – more than any other convention of its kind.
Recent News:
Oct 17, 2019 Christie’s Jack Kline inducted into the ShowEast Hall of Fame
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Jack Kline, current advisor and former Chairman, President and CEO of Christie, today, was inducted into the annual ShowEast Hall of Fame. An honor which pays tribute to a select band of film industry veterans, the inductees are hand-picked by an all-industry executive committee. Kline’s induction ceremony took place at a special gala luncheon held on October 17, the final day of ShowEast 2019.
Oct 10, 2019 Women in Exhibition (WIE) Builds Momentum at ShowEast 2019
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Women in Exhibition (WIE) that launched during last month’s mid-western Geneva Convention, where founding members led a panel on women’s leadership, are excited to expand their industry outreach heading into this year’s ShowEast, October 14-17, 2019.    
Oct 26, 2018 CJ 4DPLEX Wins 2018 ShowEast “Innovator of the Year” for ScreenX
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CJ 4DPLEX (www.cj4dx.com), the world's leading cinema technology company, announced today that the Film Expo Group has selected the company for the ShowEast “Innovator of the Year.” The organization will present the award and honor Brandon Choi, CEO of CJ 4DPLEX America, as a part of the ShowEast Awards Ceremony on Thursday, October 25 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel.



CinemaCon 2024 will be held April 8-11 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.  Check the links below for the latest information. 
Recent News:
Nov 6, 2020 CinemaCon 2021 Moves to August 23-26
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CinemaCon 2021, originally scheduled for April 26-29 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, has been rescheduled for August 23-26, 2021, it was announced today by CinemaCon Managing Director Mitch Neuhauser.
Mar 11, 2020 Statement Regarding Cancellation of CinemaCon 2020
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It is with great regret we are announcing the cancellation of CinemaCon 2020.
Mar 13, 2019 Susie Beiersdorf, Vice President of Sales, Cinema - the Americas, Christie, to Receive Inter-Society’s Ken Mason Award
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Cinema-industry veteran Susie Beiersdorf, Vice President of Sales, Cinema – The Americas, Christie, has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the Ken Mason Inter-Society Award. The Ken Mason Award honors an individual who has made outstanding long-term contributions leading to the overall improvement of the motion picture experience. The announcement was made today by Paul Holliman, President, The Inter-Society for the Enhancement of Cinema Presentation, Inc. Beiersdorf will receive the award at a ceremony held at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on April 4.
Jan 29, 2019 Celebration Cinema’s John D. Loeks to Receive 2019 NATO Marquee Award at CinemaCon®
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The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) will honor John D. Loeks, Chairman of Studio C, with the 2019 NATO Marquee Award during this year’s CinemaCon. It was announced today by Mitch Neuhauser, Managing Director of CinemaCon.



CineAsia 2023 has been scheduled for Dec 4-7, 2023 in Bangkok.  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.  
Recent News:
Nov 2, 2020 Film Expo Group and Presenting Sponsor, Cinionic, Announce the 2020 CineAsia On-Line Schedule of Events
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The Film Expo Group and presenting sponsor Cinionic, the Barco, CGS, and ALPD cinema joint venture, are pleased to announce the 2020 CineAsia Conference & Trade Show Schedule of Events. In consideration of COVID-19, this year’s convention is entirely online, running November 4 & 5, 2020.
Feb 6, 2020 Cineasia Reclaims Bangkok as Site for Cineasia 2020
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The Film Expo Group is pleased to officially announce that CineAsia is relocating to Bangkok, Thailand from 7-10, December, 2020. The venue will be the Royal Paragon Halls at the Siam Paragon Mall with screenings and presentations at the Paragon Cinema.
Jul 24, 2019 Dinh Thi Thanh Huong to Receive Distributor of the Year at CineAsia 2019
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Dinh Thi Thanh Huong, Vice Chairwoman of Galaxy Media and Entertainment JSC will receive the “Distributor of the Year” Award at the CineAsia Awards Ceremony on Thursday, 12 December 2019 at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong.
Jun 26, 2019 Lumière Pavilions to Receive “Exhibitor of the Year” Award at CineAsia
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Lumière Pavilions will receive the “Exhibitor of the Year” Award at the CineAsia Awards Ceremony on Thursday, 12 December 2019 at the Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong. The award will be accepted by Jimmy Wu, Founder, Chairman and CEO and Jane Shao, Founder, President of Lumière Pavilions.

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Calabasas, Calif.—Apr 9, 2015

Welcome to DTS:X Open, Immersive and Flexible Object-Based Audio Coming to Cinema and Home

Next-Generation Technology Gives Content Creators, Cinema and Home Theater Owners More Control than Ever; Audiences Will Experience the Richest, Most Realistic Soundscape Possible
DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI), a global leader in audio technology solutions, has unveiled further details about DTS:X, its open, next-generation, object-based, multi-dimensional audio technology. DTS:X replicates a real-world sound environment that transports the audience into a new dimension of sound immersion by delivering truly captivating entertainment experiences in the cinema and at home. The technology also provides numerous customization options for cinema and home theater owners.
 
Unlike existing surround sound systems, DTS:X is not tied to prescribed speaker configurations or a specific number of audio channels. DTS:X adapts to the viewing environment, allowing for a flexible speaker configuration that best fits the viewing space. DTS:X more accurately conveys the fluid movement of sound to create a richer entertainment soundscape than has previously been possible by moving sound objects to and through specific locations within – in front of, behind, above and beside the audience, precisely where the mixer placed them.
 
“DTS:X is built on the foundation of providing an open, adaptable solution for content creators, cinemas and homes to fulfill our goal of bringing immersive audio to as many people around the world as possible,” said Jon Kirchner, chairman and CEO of DTS, Inc. “Until recently, sound in movie theaters and in our homes has been dictated by a standardized speaker layout. Through the use of object-based audio, DTS:X is able to scale immersive soundtrack presentations across a wide range of playback systems, from efficient to extravagant, while staying true to the content creator’s vision. This approach delivers the most authentic three-dimensional audio experience ever, making the audience feel as if they are in the center of the action.”
 
DTS:X + CINEMA
In 1993, DTS revolutionized cinema sound, delivering “Jurassic Park’s” award-winning 5.1-channel soundtrack on CD-ROM, which was synchronized to the picture using a time code printed on the film. Twenty-two years later, DTS:X, the industry’s newest audio solution, is no longer limited to channels or tied to a speaker layout and is now delivered as part of the Digital Cinema Package.
 
The foundation of DTS:X is MDA, DTS’ license fee-free, open platform for creation of object-based immersive audio. MDA gives movie studios unprecedented control over the specific placement, movement and volume of sound objects. The platform also enables sound engineers to “mix once” for both immersive and conventional cinemas in a combined object- and channel-based audio format, allowing content to be easily distributed beyond the theater for streaming, broadcast, optical media and more.
 
“MDA is DTS' license fee-free contribution to the professional audio community for mixing and storage of immersive audio content,” said Kirchner. “MDA fits perfectly within today’s production workflow, and a combination of MDA and DTS:X provides a complete end-to-end workflow, from creation to exhibition.”
 
The DTS:X licensing program in cinema will offer theater owners the opportunity to provide their audience the most compelling, immersive sound experience possible. This can be achieved for almost any room configuration by installing DTS:X-approved equipment and working with the recommended speaker installation guidelines.
 
To ensure quality and provide flexibility within the DTS:X program, DTS has partnered with industry-leading server, sound rendering and processing companies. GDC Technology, QSC and USL, have developed and made available DTS:X-ready components that process and render MDA files.
  • GDC Technology – develops, manufactures and sells digital cinema servers and provides a comprehensive suite of digital cinema products, services and solutions for exhibitors and distributors 
  • QSC – designs and manufactures professional audio systems and solutions for professional installed, portable, production and cinema sound customers worldwide 
  • USL – is engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of motion picture audio equipment and sound psrocessor  
GDC Technology and Carmike Cinemas are initial partners integrating DTS:X into theaters in the US and abroad.
 
GDC Technology boasts the largest installed base of digital cinema servers in the Asia-Pacific region, and the second largest, globally.
  • GDC is the worldwide DTS:X certification agent with an exclusive in Asia 
  • GDC will make MDA firmware updates available to theater owners over to its existing installed server base of more than 40,000 servers starting in May 2015 
  • GDC will provide DTS:X installation and certification for approximately 350 screens throughout Asia beginning in May 2015 
 “GDC is committed to offering state-of-the-art technology to its customers. We chose DTS:X because we believe it will transform the movie theater experience for audiences around the world,” said Dr. Man-Nang Chong, founder and CEO of GDC Technology. “Theater owners will appreciate the easy integration and flexible solutions that DTS:X offers as they upgrade their screens to this superior sound experience. Audiences win too. Because of the flexibility in speaker layout that DTS:X offers, immersive audio is now available to a larger number of theaters of all sizes than ever before.”
 
Carmike Cinemas, a leader in digital cinema and 3D cinema deployments and one of the largest motion picture exhibitors in the US, will upgrade selected theaters to DTS:X beginning in Spring 2015.
  • Carmike 15 (Columbus, Ga.) 
  • Carmike Movies ATL 278 (Atlanta, Ga.) 
  • Chapel Hills 13 (Colorado Springs, Colo.) 
  • Rosemont 18 (Rosemont, Ill.) 
  • Thoroughbred 20 (Franklin, Tenn.) 
  • Thousand Oaks 14 (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) 
  • Valley Bend 18 (Huntsville, Ala.) 
“We believe in the open platform philosophy of DTS:X and are excited to be among the first theater partners to be onboard,” said Fred Van Noy, senior vice president and chief operating officer, Carmike Cinemas. “The flexibility of DTS:X allows us to deliver an immersive experience to a broader audience. We love the fact that DTS:X adapts not only to numerous room designs; it also enables us to continue working with our existing equipment provider, QSC.”
 
DTS is presently working with several major studios and mixing stages in Los Angeles, Northern California and Canada that are evaluating DTS:X. DTS:X content announcements will be made by the studios when ready, in alignment with DTS.
 
DTS:X + AVRs
Manufacturers representing nearly 90 percent of the home AVR and surround processor market will launch DTS:X-enabled products beginning in early Summer 2015, with additional manufacturer and model announcements to follow in the coming months. Confirmed AVR partners include:
  • Denon – AVR-X7200W available now / DTS:X firmware upgrade later in 2015 
  • Integra – launching several models by Fall 2015 
  • Marantz – AV8802 available now / DTS:X firmware upgrade later in 2015 
  • Onkyo – launching several models by Fall 2015 
  • Outlaw Audio – details to follow 
  • Pioneer – details to follow 
  • Steinway Lyngdorf – P200 Surround Sound Processor available Summer 2015 / DTS:X firmware upgrade in Fall 2015 
  • Theta Digital – Casablanca IVa available Summer 2015 
  • Trinnov Audio – Altitude32 available now / DTS:X firmware upgrade Summer 2015 
  • Yamaha – launching DTS:X ready models in Fall 2015 
DTS:X solutions are also available for 2015 AV receiver silicon platforms representing the majority of the DSP platform market share, including Cirrus Logic, Analog Devices and Texas Instruments.
 
For home theater system owners, DTS:X provides personalization, flexibility and control for the most optimized listening experience possible. Key features include:
Backward Compatibility – DTS:X builds upon existing DTS-HD Master Audio to provide backward compatibility with existing DTS bitstreams and speaker layouts. In short, all features of DTS-HD Master Audio are supported and enable an immersive audio experience for older content.
  • The DTS:X content is backward compatible with the DTS-HD decoder 
  • The DTS:X decoder supports DVD, Blu-ray Disc (BD) and streaming media file formats 
  • DTS:X can spatially reformat stereo, 5.1 or 7.1 content to take full advantage of all speakers in a surround system 
  • Objects are never lost; if the object is embedded, it can be extracted and used in the rendered experience 
Dialog Control – AVR owners will be able to control the volume of specific audio elements at home, such as increasing dialog volume to match their listening preferences.
  • Dialog, as an object, can be lifted out from the background sounds when clarity and intelligibility are desired 
  • Content creators have the choice to implement this feature in their content mix 
Flexible Speaker Layout – With flexible speaker layouts and remapping technology, DTS:X allows the placement of home theater speakers virtually anywhere. The freedom of object-based audio enables optimized playback on a multitude of speaker layouts, with any number of speakers. The DTS speaker remapping engine supports any speaker configuration within a hemispherical layout based around the listening position in the room.
  • 2015 DTS:X AVRs can support up to 11.2 speaker output channels 
  • Content created for a specific speaker layout can be remapped for playout through a different layout 
  • Enables remapping of outputs to custom or OEM-defined speaker layouts, and remapping legacy content to new output configurations 
  • Support for 32 speaker locations (subject to each manufacturer’s product capabilities) 
  • Metadata-based spatial mapping renders the ideal 3D sound image to actual speaker layouts 
Lossless – DTS is known for lossless, master audio quality with no compromise, delivering dynamic bit allocation. DTS:X supports lossless encoding for the highest audio quality possible. In situations where bitrate is of high concern, DTS:X can also operate in a high-quality lossy mode. 
  • Supports up to 96k for object mixes 
  • Still supports up to 192k for stereo and multi-channel mixes 
  • DTS:X is true to the audio master, delivers in the highest quality and preserves its fidelity 
DTS Headphone:X
As part of DTS’ strategy to support the entire ecosystem of sound, from cinema to home to mobile, consumers can also access an engaging audio experience over their mobile devices with DTS Headphone:X, which enhances any ordinary pair of headphones with fully immersive surround sound. With DTS technology, even the smallest screens will sound huge. Immerse yourself at www.dts.com/dtsx and www.dts.com/headphonex. 
 

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