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Strong Cinema, a segment of Ballantyne Strong, Inc., consists of:

Strong Technical Services (STS) that offers a comprehensive suite of cinema-focused services, including installation, maintenance, and technical support, to exhibitors throughout the United States.

Strong/MDI Screen Systems Inc. one of the world's leading cinema screen manufacturers that produces and sells specialty screens, screen support structures, and other film exhibition equipment for customers globally.  


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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.


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 that meet the highly demanding performance, security and reliability requirements established by motion picture studios.




Christie is a leader in visual solutions for world-class organizations, offering diverse applications for business, entertainment, and industry. A leading innovator in film projection since 1929 and a pioneer in projection systems since 1979, Christie has established a global reputation as a total service provider and the world's single source manufacturer of a variety of display technologies and solutions. 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.


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.


DTS:X transports you into a new dimension of sound immersion by delivering truly captivating entertainment experiences. Be prepared -- this improved lifelike immersion and heightened realism makes horror movies scarier, comedies more laugh-out-loud, and car chase scenes even more intense. Movies are being shown with DTS:X sound at an ever-growing number of theaters in the U.S., China and Europe.


QSC is the global leader in cinema signal processing, power amplifiers, and loudspeakers for all applications within today's modern cinema entertainment center. Our “SystemSynergy” design approach ensures that the entire system, from source to sound, delivers an audio experience as intended by the filmmakers. Beyond cinema audio for the movies, QSC also provides complete audio systems with network control and monitoring for other areas in the cinema entertainment complex, such as lobbies, concession, food service, arcades, and bowling centers.


Dolby Laboratories has been a leader in developing many groundbreaking technologies and advancing the science of sight and sound for more than 50 years. Based in San Francisco with offices around the world, Dolby, through industry-leading research and engineering innovation, is expanding creative possibilities and enhancing collaborative relationships spanning musicians, filmmakers, and other artists as well as with businesses and consumers globally. Along with its partners, Dolby creates and delivers incredibly vivid experiences transforming entertainment and communications at the cinema, at home, on the go in mobile devices, and at work. Dolby Laboratories develops and delivers products and technologies that make entertainment experiences more realistic and immersive. By giving everyone the power to see, hear and feel the spectacular, Dolby is ideally positioned to transform the future of audio, voice, and imaging experiences worldwide.


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.
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.


The EDCF is a not-for-profit voluntary organisation that aims to act as a "Forum" to discuss key issues surrounding Digital Cinema in Europe. The purpose of EDCF is to provide a basis of common understanding across all European territories of the business and technical matters of digital cinema. 


For more than a century, the people of SMPTE (pronounced “simp-tee”) have sorted out the details of many significant advances in media and entertainment technology, from the introduction of “talkies” and color television to HD and UHD (4K, 8K) TV. Since its founding in 1916, SMPTE has received an Oscar® and multiple Emmy® Awards for its work in advancing moving-imagery engineering across the industry. 


The Inter-Society for the Enhancement of Cinema Presentation, Inc. promotes interactive dialogue and information exchange between cinema-related entities with the goal of resolving issues affecting the overall cinema presentation. Founded in 1978 by Eastman Kodak VP Ken Mason, membership is composed of its four charter trade organizations - International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA), the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), and the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) - along with over 40 member companies, made up of trade organizations, motion picture studios, exhibition companies, manufacturers, technical consultants, and other industry stakeholders.
 


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.​ ​
Shows & Events


-- cancelled --  CineAsia 2021 has been scheduled for Dec 6-9th 2021 in Bangkok.  Check links for the latest  information. 


ShowEast 2021 -- cancelled --,  scheduled to be held in Miami from Nov 8-11, 2021 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.  Powerhouse seminars offer valuable insight from top executives on the latest industry trends and concerns; while our EXPO experience offers delegates a glance at the latest and best technologies, entertainment, services, comforts, and conveniences to make their theatres must-attend destinations.  ShowEast’s International program draws a large contingency of Latin and South American delegates – more than any other convention of its kind. A one and a half day program dedicated to the latest content and concerns and within this rising region.


CineEurope 2021, has been re-scheduled for October 4-7 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.


CinemaCon 2022 has been scheduled for April 25 - 28, 2022 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.  Check the links below for the latest information. 
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Los Angeles and Seoul—Nov 24, 2015

4DX Opens Second U.S. Location, First in the Midwest, at Gurnee Mills Cinema

“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay–Part 2” is Now Playing, Leading up toDecember 11 Grand Opening Marcus Gurnee Mills Cinema Now Features Immersive Cinema Experience that Touches All Five Senses
CJ 4DPLEX, the world’s first 4D cinema company, and Marcus Theatres®, the fifth-largest theatre chain in the United States, announced the opening of the Midwest’s first 4DX location on Friday, November 20. Moviegoers now have the opportunity to enjoy the 4DX immersive cinema experience touching all five senses with screenings of “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay–Part 2”, now open to the general public at Marcus Gurnee Mills Cinema. The new auditorium’s first weekend in operation resulted in an attendance rate of more than 50 percent, despite heavy snowfall in the area.

These initial showtimes will lead up to the 4DX auditorium’s December 11 grand opening, featuring Ron Howard’s “In the Heart of the Sea”, which will enable moviegoers to experience the story of Moby Dick with 4DX special effects, includingmotion, vibration, water, wind, lighting and scents. Showtime information and tickets for both “The Hunger Games” and “In the Heart of the Sea” are available at MarcusTheatres.com.

“4DX continues to add theatres in several countries around the world, with more than 10 million moviegoers experiencing this technology in 2015 thus far, and the United States is an integral part of our expansion plans,” said Mark W. Shaw, CEO of CJ 4DPLEX America. “Marcus Theatres has been a wonderful partner and, with this opening, its Gurnee Mills Cinema will be among the most innovative theatres in the Midwest.”

“As Marcus Theatres continues to enhance the moviegoing experience with new comforts and conveniences across its circuit, we are thrilled to host the Midwest’s first 4DX auditorium,” said Rolando Rodriguez, president and CEO of Marcus Theatres. “As one of many exciting renovations planned for Gurnee Mills Cinema, the 4DX experience will play a great role in making this theatre a premiere entertainment destination for Chicagoland and beyond.”

In 2014, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay–Part 1” was screened in 4DX, delivering a groundbreaking performance with an occupancy rate above 70 percent during its opening weekend. “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay–Part 2” is expected to attract a similar audience as it will be the final chance for fans to experience the series in 4DX –allowing moviegoers to connect with the movie with 4DX effects that enhance the visuals on-screen.

4DX and Marcus Theatres have also partnered for giveaways until the grand opening onDecember 11. For more information, visit the 4DX USA Facebook page athttp://www.facebook.com/4dxusa.

CJ 4DPLEX aims to reach 300 theaters with its 4DX technology by the first half of 2016, including two previously-announced in New York City.  
CJ 4DPLEX Web Site
About CJ 4DPLEX: CJ 4DPLEX is a leading, next-generation cinema technology company, headquartered in Seoul with international offices in Los Angeles and Beijing. The company has created immersive film technologies for theaters worldwide that include ‘4DX’, ‘ScreenX’ and ‘4DX with ScreenX’ for consumers to experience films in ways that were never before possible.
 
4DX provides moviegoers with an immersive, multi-sensory experience, allowing the audience to connect with movies through motion, vibration, water, wind, snow, lightning, scents, and other special effects that enhance the visuals on-screen. Each 4DX auditorium incorporates motion-based seating synchronized with more than 20 different effects and optimized by a team of skilled editors, maximizing the feeling of immersion within the movie, beyond the limits of audio and video. More than 660 Hollywood and local titles have been screened in 4DX. To date, more than 77,400 4DX seats operate in 664 auditoriums, spanning 65 countries.
 
ScreenX is the world’s first multi-projection theater technology used within a theatre setting, marking it as the most visually immersive theater experience of CJ 4DPLEX. ScreenX allows moviegoers to go beyond the frame of the movie screen by utilizing a proprietary system that expands images of feature films and pre-show advertising to the left and right walls of the theatre, creating an immersive, panoramic, 270-degree viewing experience. To date, ScreenX has been installed in 235 screens in over 20 countries. CJ 4DPLEX Directory page
Marcus Theatres Web Site
About Marcus Theatres: Headquartered in Milwaukee, The Marcus Corporation is a leader in the lodging and entertainment industries, with significant company-owned real estate assets. The Marcus Corporation’s theatre division, Marcus Theatres®, is the fourth largest theatre circuit in the U.S. and currently owns or manages 1,110 screens at 91 locations in 17 states under the Marcus Theatres, Movie Tavern® and BistroPlex® brands. The company’s lodging division, Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, owns and/or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in eight states. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.marcuscorp.com. Marcus Theatres Directory page
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Apr 1, 2020 CJ 4Dplex Awarded Gold for its Stunning 270-Degree Panoramic ScreenX Technology By the 2020 Edison Awards
Jan 6, 2020 CJ 4Dplex Appoints Don Savant as CEO of CJ 4Dplex Americas
Dec 24, 2019 CJ 4Dplex and Flexound opened CGV’s Second Flexound Augmented Audio™ Theatre in Korea
Nov 26, 2019 4DX Opens 700th Auditorium in Pathe Utrecht Leidsche Rijn in the Netherlands
Nov 13, 2019 CJ 4Dplex and the Walt Disney Studios Presents 20th Century Fox’s “Ford V Ferrari” in the Stunning 270-Degree Panoramic ScreenX Format
Aug 12, 2019 New 4DX Auditorium Now Open in Calgary, Alberta
Aug 6, 2019 CJ 4DPLEX and GDC Partnering to Expand 4DX and ScreenX Across Latin America
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CJ 4DPLEX (www.cj4dx.com), the world’s leading cinema technology company, announced today a new partnership agreement with GDC Technology, where the two companies will work to identify new opportunities for ScreenX and 4DX to expand the companies’ exhibition network across Latin America. This alliance will bring a realistic innovative movie-going experience like no other to a much broader audience in Latin and Central America.
Jul 26, 2019 Regal and CJ 4Dplex Adds Seven New Auditoriums to its Rapidly Growing Footprint Across the U.S. In July
Jul 10, 2019 CJ 4DPLEX and Christie Partnering to Expand 4DX and ScreenX Across the U.S.
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CJ 4DPLEX (www.cj4dx.com), the world’s leading cinema technology company, announced today a new partnership with Christie, where the two companies work to identify new opportunities for ScreenX and 4DX solutions expanding the network across the exhibition landscape in the U.S.
More Marcus Theatres News:
Nov 2, 2020 Comscore Inks Preferred Agreement with Marcus Theatres® for Next Generation Theatre Management
Sep 1, 2020 STRONG Technical Services Announces Multi-Year Nationwide Managed Service Agreement with Marcus Theatres®
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STRONG Technical Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) and a leader in projection equipment sales, engineering, and services, announces a multi-year nationwide managed service agreement with Marcus Theatres®. Effective today STRONG Technical Services (STS) will become the exclusive provider of managed services for all of Marcus Theatres’ cinema locations nationwide. These managed services will include 24x7x365 monitoring, technical support, and maintenance on all projection and audio equipment across more than 1,100 screens.
Nov 19, 2018 Vista Cinema Signs Agreement with Marcus Theatres®, the fourth Largest Cinema Exhibition Chain in the United States
Oct 23, 2017 Marcus Theatres® Extends CIELO Contract, Adding Director’s Cut Service Level
Nov 4, 2015 HARMAN Professional Solutions’ Technologies Help Marcus Theatres Cast Immersive Audio in a Starring Role at Flagship Cineplex
Oct 13, 2015 Hollywood Software Inks Deal with Marcus Theatres To Utilize its Enterprise Web Product
Sep 1, 2015 4DX Cinema to Make Chicago Premiere This Fall
Dec 13, 2013 Marcus Theatres Debuts Dolby Atmos in UltraScreen DLX Auditoriums
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Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) and Marcus Theatres®, a division of the Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS), announced today that the cinema chain has installed the Dolby Atmos sound platform in two UltraScreen DLX™ auditoriums—the Marcus Addison Cinema in Addison, Ill., and the Marcus Crosswoods Cinema in Columbus, Ohio—and will install it in additional select screens over the next two years.
Apr 15, 2013 Marcus Theatres Selects Barco’s Cinema Sound Solution for Ultrascreen Cinema
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