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Cypress, Calif.—Sep 10, 2015

Cinemark Selects Christie Vive Audio for New Cinemark Roanoke and XD Movie Theatre in Roanoke, TX

Cinemark’s NextGen Theatre Features World’s First Immersive Line Array Technology Designed for Cinema
Christie®, a world leader in advanced cinema technologies and visual displays, announced that Cinemark Theatres (NYSE: CNK), one of the world’s largest motion picture exhibitors, has selected Christie Vive Audio™ to power its NextGen enhanced sound system auditoriums at the Cinemark Roanoke in Roanoke, Texas, which opened August 13.

The new 14-screen theatre features Cinemark’s NextGen cinema design concept, a highlight of which are Luxury Lounger recliners, a Cinemark XD auditorium and expanded dining options that will include beer, wine and frozen cocktails. It is the third Cinemark location to select Christie Vive for its leading-edge immersive line array speaker technology, with Cinemark StarCreek 16 and XD in Allen, Texas, and Century Huntington Beach and XD in Huntington Beach, California, already onboard. Cinemark will continue its roll-out of Christie Vive to its upcoming Cinemark Century Point Ruston 8 in Tacoma, Washington. 
 
"Cinemark is committed to providing our customers with the latest advancements in cinema sight and sound, and our choice of Christie Vive to power our enhanced sound solutions in most of our auditoriums in Roanoke is further demonstration of our dedication to exceeding our customers’ entertainment expectations,” said Damian Wardle, Cinemark’s Senior Vice President, Theatre Technology & Presentation. “Christie speaker technology also enhances the 3-layer multi-channel sound system in our XD auditoriums and over 60 speakers deliver an immersive audio experience.  Having the ability to play movies in Auro or Atmos enables us to tailor our audio footprint design.  Cinemark’s guests don’t simply watch a movie, they live the experience."
 
 “Cinema sound is the next revolution in theaters, giving exhibitors the competitive advantage in a world where digital projection technology is already the standard,” said Patrick Artiaga, director of business development, audio solutions, Christie.“Since its launch just two years ago, Christie Vive continues to gain momentum in the landscape of new-builds for immersive cinema sound solutions. Cinemark’s selection of Christie Vive reflects their unrelenting drive to set a new standard in state-of-the-art sound technology.”
 
Christie Vive Audio is a ground-breaking audio playback system that unlocks the full potential of the DCI digital cinema audio format and supports leading formats such as Auro 11.1, Dolby® Atmos™, 7.1 and 5.1 surround sound. The complete solution features screen channels, wall, and ceiling surround speakers that use unique ribbon driver technology in a single-enclosure line array design, purpose-built for cinema environments. Recognized for their exceptional timbre matching, enhanced voice intelligibility, and low distortion, the Christie Vive Audio system continues to establish its reputation worldwide as the next standard in immersive sound for cinema.  The complete product offering also includes subwoofers and Class D amplifiers. For more information on Christie’s new audio initiatives, visit www.viveaudio.com.
 
About Cinemark Holdings, Inc.
Cinemark is a leader in the motion picture exhibition industry with 503 theatres and 5,720 screens in the U.S. and Latin America as of June 30, 2015. For more information, go to investors.cinemark.com.
 


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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. From the world’s largest mega-events to the smallest applications, our technology—from advanced RGB pure laser and SDVoE technology to image processing and LED display solutions—empowers people to create the world’s best shared experiences. Visit www.christiedigital.com. Christie Directory page Christie Web Site
About Cinemark: Headquartered in Plano, TX, Cinemark (NYSE: CNK) is one of the largest and most influential movie theatre companies in the world. Cinemark’s circuit, comprised of various brands that also include Century, Tinseltown and Rave, operates 521 theatres in 42 states domestically and 15 countries throughout South and Central America. Cinemark consistently provides an extraordinary guest experience from the initial ticket purchase to the closing credits, including Movie Club, the industry-leading exhibitor-launched subscription program and the first to reach the one-million-member milestone; the highest Luxury Lounger recliner seat penetration among the major players; XD - the No. 1 exhibitor-brand premium large format; and expansive food and beverage options to further enhance the moviegoing experience. For more information go to https://ir.cinemark.com/. Cinemark Directory page

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