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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. Arts Alliance Media Website News Archive Local Directory Page Recent News: Jul 18, 2024 Arts Alliance Media Breathe New Life Into their Lifeguard Hardware Management System Arts Alliance Media (AAM), the global leader in digital cinema software and support, has breathed new life into Lifeguard, their expert Hardware Management System, by launching a fresh and contemporary user interface to enhance the user experience. Full News Article Arts Alliance Media Website Arts Alliance Media Local Directory Page Jun 18, 2024 CinemaNext Strengthens Arts Alliance Media Partnership with Lifeguard Hardware Management System CinemaNext, the largest cinema exhibition services company in Europe, the US, the Middle East, and Africa, has strengthened their reseller partnership with Arts Alliance Media (AAM), the global leader in digital cinema software and support, by adding AAM’s Lifeguard Hardware Management System to their esteemed portfolio of solutions. Full News Article Arts Alliance Media Website Arts Alliance Media Local Directory Page Jun 17, 2024 Arts Alliance Media and Timewaying Unveil Europe’s First HeyLED Installation at Romania’s Inspire Cinema Arts Alliance Media (AAM), the global leader in digital cinema software and support, and Timewaying Technology Co., Ltd., a leading technology manufacturer specialising in 3D and LED solutions, has announced the first HeyLED cinema screen installation in Europe at Inspire Cinema, one of Romania’s leading cinema operators. Full News Article Arts Alliance Media Website Arts Alliance Media Local Directory Page Jun 11, 2024 Arts Alliance Media Enhances Screenwriter TMS with Tablet Device Compatibility Arts Alliance Media (AAM), the global leader in digital cinema software and support, has proudly announced that Screenwriter, the world’s most powerful, widely deployed Theatre Management System (TMS), can now be operated from a tablet device. Full News Article Arts Alliance Media Website Arts Alliance Media Local Directory Page Featured Cinema Items: AAM Producer AAM Producer Enterprise Theatre Management System With more control and enhanced visibility, Producer lets you manage content across an entire cinema circuit from anywhere, at any time; all from a single dashboard. From automated playlist creation to real-time content and site monitoring, gain a bird’s-eye view of your cinemas’ operations. More Information: http://www.artsalliancemedia.com/product?id=1 AAM Screenwriter AAM Screenwriter Theatre Management System As the most powerful, widely deployed Theatre Management System (TMS) in the world, Screenwriter offers comprehensive control over your content and screens from one central location in your cinema. Prepare to join a global network of centralised cinemas. More Information: http://www.artsalliancemedia.com/product?id=2 AAM Lifeguard AAM Lifeguard Hardware Management System In a post Virtual Print Fee (VPF) world, Lifeguard gives you the tools to build your own NOC solution, helping to optimise hardware and reduce lost revenue. Now, you can stay on top of your assets with one central application More Information: http://www.artsalliancemedia.com/product?id=3 AAM HeyLED AAM HeyLED Digital LED Cinema Screen Technology Revealing pure colour, true black, and higher contrast and brightness, the HeyLED Digital LED Cinema Screen presents colour as you’ve never seen it before. Prepare your audiences for the next generation cinema screen. More Information: http://www.artsalliancemedia.com/product?id=6	SHARP’s Digital Cinema Projector Series offers the most comprehensive digital cinema solution on the market today offering laser light sources in a variety of sizes and brightness, all DCI compliant. SHARP also offers full digital signage solutions, highlighted by its award-winning 32”-98” LCD displays, direct view LED solutions, multimedia projectors and desktop monitors for lobbies, concessions and concourses. Movie-goers expect a premium Cinema experience — from building anticipation to fulfilling the dream. From the foyer to the theater, Sharp can deliver the perfect visual experience through all stages of the customer journey. Sharp Electronics Corporation Website News Archive Local Directory Page Recent News: Nov 27, 2023 Sharp NEC Display Solutions Returns to Join CineAsia 2023 Sharp NEC Display Solutions, a leading manufacturer of cinema projectors, is announcing their participation at CineAsia, being held December 4-7, 2023 in True Icon Hall in Bangkok Thailand. The new NC603L series laser projector models will be exhibited in the booth to demonstrate their performance. Full News Article Sharp Electronics Corporation Website Sharp Electronics Corporation Local Directory Page Oct 3, 2023 Sharp/NEC Announces New Lightweight NEC NC1503L Digital Cinema Projector for Flexible Installations Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe announces the launch of the latest digital cinema projector: the NEC NC1503L is a compact, lightweight and quiet projector model that features the same proven cabinet as the NC1402L. The new model is using RB laser technology, boosting its performance to up to 14,000 Lumen brightness. Full News Article Sharp Electronics Corporation Website Sharp Electronics Corporation Local Directory Page Sep 14, 2023 Sharp/NEC returns as partner to the 71st edition of the San Sebastián International Film Festival Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe will again be supporting the San Sebastián International Film Festival (SSIFF), taking place from 22 to 30 September 2023. Full News Article Sharp Electronics Corporation Website Sharp Electronics Corporation Local Directory Page Jul 4, 2023 Sharp/NEC to Support Festival Cinéma Paradiso Louvre as Technology Partner Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe will support the fourth edition of the Festival Cinéma Paradiso taking place from 6 to 9 July 2023 in the majestic Cour Carrée of the Louvre. Full News Article Sharp Electronics Corporation Website Sharp Electronics Corporation Local Directory Page Featured Cinema Items: Sharp NC2403ML Sharp NC2403ML Features NEC RB Laser NEC's RB laser technology, which is almost speckle-free compared to RGB technology, providing similar benefits yet at a lower cost. Don’t limit your venue’s potential; go beyond cinema to increase your visitor numbers and maximise revenue. The modular light concept opens opportunities to screen alternative content for corporate presentations and... NC2402ML Benefits Modular Light Source – achieve the light output which is perfectly adjusted to your requirements with exchangeable light modules 24,500lm, 20,000lm and 18,000lm for different brightness demands. Optimise yor cost ownership – take advantage of new financing structures; lease your light engine and only pay for the light y... https://www.nec-display-solutions.com/p/uk/en/p... 2K Resolution DCI Approved Modular Cinema Projection – a new standard in adaptable screening The world’s first cinema projector offering a modular laser light system with projector head, all in one box. The modular concept allows you to plug-in the appropriate light modules based on the brightness you need. Protect your investment when migrating from 2D to 3D projection, or adapting your set-up to a wider screen. More Information: https://www.sharpnecdisplays.us/products/projectors/nc2443ml Sharp NC3541L Sharp NC3541L Features DLP Cinema™ 4K Resolution DCI Approved Laser Illumination (RGB) High Contrast Image Laser Illumination 35,000-lumen 4K RGB Laser Projector Designed for auditoriums with screens (up to 108.3 ft. wide), NEC's NC3540 series is a 35,000 lumen RGB Laser DLP cinema projector. Delivering precise 4K (4096 x 2160) resolution and an impressively wide color space (Rec 2020), 3-D capabilities and high contrast images (2000:1), this model is easy to operate, extremely user-friendly and requires... More Information: https://www.sharpnecdisplays.us/products/projectors/nc3541l Sharp NC1201L-A Sharp NC1201L-A Features DLP Cinema™ 2K Resolution DCI Approved Laser Illumination (BP) Digital Cinema Laser/Phosphor Projector Designed for theaters with small screens, NEC’s NC1201L DLP cinema projector delivers an enhanced theater experience with pristine images. With its S2K chip set from Texas Instruments®, the NC1201L is the latest in a line of compact lightweight laser based 2K DCI-certified digital cinema projector on the market. Its small size enables it to be i... More Information: https://www.sharpnecdisplays.us/products/projectors/nc1201l-a Sharp NC2041L Sharp NC2041L Features DLP Cinema™ Laser Illumination (RB) 4K Resolution DCI Approved High Contrast Image 20,000-lumen 4K RB Laser Projector Designed for auditoriums with screens (up to 65.6 ft. wide), NEC's NC2041L is the latest DCI compliant RB Laser DLP cinema projector. Delivering precise 4K (4096 x 2160) resolution, 3-D capabilities and high contrast images (2000:1), this model is easy to operate, extremely user-friendly and requires minimal maintenance. More Information: https://www.sharpnecdisplays.us/products/projectors/nc2041l
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. Aegisolve, Inc. Website News Archive Local Directory Page Recent News: Apr 18, 2023 AEGISOLVE Launches a Series of eBooks on Digital Cinema Security 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. Full News Article Aegisolve, Inc. Website Aegisolve, Inc. Local Directory Page Jun 18, 2012 Christie Integrated Media Block (IMB) Achieves DCI Compliance for 2K and 4K Content 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). Full News Article Christie Website Christie Local Directory Page Aegisolve, Inc. Website Aegisolve, Inc. Local Directory Page Jan 10, 2012 Digital Cinema Initiatives, LLC, Signs Additional Licensing Agreement for Compliance Testing 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). Full News Article Aegisolve, Inc. Website Aegisolve, Inc. Local Directory Page Featured Cinema Items: Secure Silicon in Digital Cinema Secure Silicon in Digital Cinema Secure Silicon in Digital Cinema through the Lens of AI Secure Silicon in Digital Cinema through the Lens of AI explores the importance of secure silicon for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information and the proper functioning of digital cinema systems. This guide was authored by Travis Spann and the AEGISOLVE Team alongside Artificial Intelligence. More Information: https://go.aegisolve.com/crypto-module-software-lifecycle-deve... Secure Silicon for Digital Cinem... Secure Silicon for Digital Cinem... Secure Silicon for Digital Cinema... And Beyond Secure Silicon for Digital Cinema... And Beyond explores the critical role of Secure Silicon in achieving compliance with DCI CTP (Digital Cinema Initiatives Compliance Test Plan) as well as the features and functions necessary for compliance. This guide was authored by Javier Martel, Travis Spann, and AEGISOLVE Team. More Information: https://go.aegisolve.com/secure-silicon-digital-cinema-and-beyond Crypto-Module Software Lifecycle... Crypto-Module Software Lifecycle... Crypto-Module Software Lifecycle Development Crypto-Module Software Lifecycle Development explores terms, information, and best practices related to software lifecycle development for cryptographic modules. This guide was authored by Travis Spann and the AEGISOLVE Team. As Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI) levies FIPS requirements onto the digital cinema industry, AEGISOLVE is excited to sh... More Information: https://go.aegisolve.com/crypto-module-software-lifecycle-deve...	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. Ushio America Website News Archive Local Directory Page Recent News: Apr 4, 2023 Ushio Appoints Koji Naito as New Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Christie 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. Full News Article Christie Website Christie Local Directory Page Ushio America Website Ushio America Local Directory Page Dec 9, 2018 New LUMINITY Series by USHIO Saves the Xenon Heyday Worldwide 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. Full News Article Ushio America Website Ushio America Local Directory Page Aug 11, 2016 Ushio America Announces Partnership with Matex Controls 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. Full News Article Ushio America Website Ushio America Local Directory Page May 27, 2016 Ushio and Vue Announce A 3-Year Strategic Partnership for Xenon-Lamps 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. Full News Article Ushio America Website Ushio America Local Directory Page Featured Cinema Items: USHIO Cinema Lamps USHIO Cinema Lamps Impress your audience USHIO lamps offer great performance with an extremely long lifetime. The superior quality in brightness, contrast, color and sharpness on your cinema screen will constantly impress your audience. Our consistent performance and reliability are unmatched. That’s why huge majority of movie theaters around the globe already trust the USHIO products. More Information: https://www.ushio.com/products/cinema/
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. GDC Technology Limited Website News Archive Local Directory Page Recent News: Jun 18, 2024 GDC Technology and OneCinema Complete Integration of Centralized Playback Technology GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’) and OneCinema GmbH (formerly EIKONA Cinema Solutions), providers of digital cinema solutions and software to the global cinema industry, announced today at CineEurope 2024 that the centralized playback capabilities of GDC’s SCL Series Centralized Storage Playback Solution were integrated with OneCinema TMS. Full News Article GDC Technology Limited Website GDC Technology Limited Local Directory Page Jun 12, 2024 GDC Technology to Showcase Portfolio of Solutions for Commercial Theatres at CineEurope 2024 GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that the company is once again a sponsor and a participant at CineEurope 2024 and will present its latest solutions that are shaping the future of cinema in Europe and worldwide. Full News Article GDC Technology Limited Website GDC Technology Limited Local Directory Page Apr 9, 2024 B&B Theatres Selects GDC Solutions for Its Largest Luxury Entertainment Center 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 built-in cinema audio processor for the Red Oak luxury entertainment center. Ten of the auditoriums offer moviegoers Full News Article GDC Technology Limited Website GDC Technology Limited Local Directory Page Apr 9, 2024 GDC Cinema Automation Reaches Milestone GDC Technology Limited, a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that by the end of 2023, Cinema Automation CA2.0 was deployed in nearly 400 multiplexes with SR-1000 IMB in 19 countries across four continents including Africa, Asia, Europe and North America. Full News Article GDC Technology Limited Website GDC Technology Limited Local Directory Page Featured Cinema Items: Cinema Automation Cinema Automation GDC’s CA2.0 smart cinema solution not only automates your playback process from the SCL Mk2 live-streaming library server to one or each auditorium’s diskless SR-1000 media server but also allows exhibitors to fully automate the booth operations with a one-stop-shop solution by bundling with GDC’s four automation products designed for: 1. Power ... More Information: https://www.gdc-tech.com/cinema-solutions/cinema-automation/?u... Cinema Media Servers Cinema Media Servers GDC manufactures and develops high-quality DCI-compliant digital cinema media servers fulfilling customers’ needs for the past 20 years. GDC partners with the most DCI-recognized cinema display technologies in the world including Barco, Cineappo, Christie, Sony, SHAPP/NEC cinema professional digital cinema projectors and Samsung Onyx Cinema LED ... More Information: https://www.gdc-tech.com/cinema-solutions/cinema-media-servers... Cinema Enterprise Software Cinema Enterprise Software GDC leading digital cinema solutions provider develops different revolutionary enterprise solutions to streamline the cinema chain operations which include: TMS-2000 Theatre Management System is your comprehensive solution to manage content, digital cinema equipment, and more from a central location. TmsAware™ App allows you to monitor cinema o... More Information: https://www.gdc-tech.com/cinema-solutions/cinema-enterprise-so... Cinema Storage Cinema Storage GDC cinema storage solutions offer scalable storage options with different features that fit exhibitors’ various needs. You may choose to upgrade your existing cinema media server SR-1000 IMB with built-in CineCache™ 2TB. You may consider choosing larger storage with an external hard drive for movie DCPs including Portable Storage features up to... More Information: https://www.gdc-tech.com/cinema-solutions/cinema-storage/?utm_...	welcome to Barco welcome to wow 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– 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. Barco Website News Archive Local Directory Page Recent News: Jun 26, 2024 Barco, the Leader in Laser-Powered Cinema Solutions, Launches New Marketing Campaign in Movie Theatres Across the U.S. and Canada Barco, the leader in laser cinema solutions, today revealed the launch of its new “Laser by Barco” marketing campaign to help educate audiences about the unique benefits of experiencing movies in laser projection. With “Laser by Barco,” moviegoers are treated to more – more brightness, more color, and more contrast – bringing movies to life on the big screen like never before. Full News Article Barco Website Barco Local Directory Page May 14, 2024 Barco Brings Global Film Festival Favorites to Cannes for Special Program in HDR Barco, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, today announced a special Cannes screening program showcasing critically acclaimed titles, prepared for and screened in the groundbreaking HDR by Barco format. The carefully curated slate highlights festival winners from Belgium, Italy, Germany, and the United States, making their global debut in breathtaking Barco HDR Lightsteering. Barco’s HDR film series will be held May 16 – 22 in theater 8 at the Cinéum Cannes theater. Full News Article Barco Website Barco Local Directory Page Apr 10, 2024 Barco Announces First Locations for HDR By Barco in the US Barco, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, today announced a plan to bring HDR by Barco to select high-profile theaters at AMC Theatres, B&B Theatres, and Regal Cinemas in the US. Full News Article Barco Website Barco Local Directory Page Apr 8, 2024 Barco Launches HDR by Barco at CinemaCon 2024 Barco, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, launched HDR by Barco, its HDR solution suite for the cinema industry, today at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. The highly anticipated projection ecosystem will be the first to make the company’s groundbreaking HDR lightsteering technology commercially available to cinemas. Full News Article Barco Website Barco Local Directory Page Featured Cinema Items: HDR by Barco HDR by Barco HDR by Barco Elevate your cinema with unprecedented brightness, profound blacks, and captivating contrast. Harnessing the power of laser projection and a patented approach, HDR by Barco redefines the very essence of cinematic excellence. More Information: https://www.barco.com/en/solutions/cinema/hdr-by-barco Barco Series 4 Barco Series 4 Barco Series 4 We designed Barco Series 4 in collaboration with cinemas for their exact needs. A unified family of next-generation laser projectors. Powering your cinema with a performance and a simplicity you’ve never seen before. More Information: https://www.barco.com/en/products/cinema-systems/cinema-projec... Laser Light Upgrade Laser Light Upgrade Laser Light Upgrade Prepare your projector for tomorrow. Our fully-integrated Laser Light Upgrade can replace and improve the light source in Series 2 models. A sustainable way to bring incredible image quality and crystal-clear cinema to your audience. More Information: https://www.barco.com/en/products/cinema-systems/cinema-projec...
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. Christie Website News Archive Local Directory Page Recent News: Jul 10, 2024 Multicines Installs Christie RGB Pure Laser Projection in New Ecuadorian Multiplexes The Ecuadorian cinema chain Multicines opened two new multiplexes in Quito and Guayaquil, which have been equipped with Christie® RGB pure laser projectors, installed by CES+. Full News Article Christie Website Christie Local Directory Page Jul 8, 2024 Wanda Cinema Chooses Christie Cinelife+ RBe Enhanced Laser Projectors for its Flagship Beijing Multiplex Christie®, a leading technology innovator with more than 65 years in cinema, is pleased to announce that Wanda Cinema, China’s largest cinema operator, has chosen the CineLife+™ RBe enhanced laser projectors for its flagship multiplex in Beijing. Full News Article Christie Website Christie Local Directory Page Jun 27, 2024 Christie RGB Pure Laser Cinema Projectors Light Up Screens at Toronto’s Inclucity Festival for Fifth Consecutive Year Christie® is pleased to share that it’s sponsoring the Lavazza IncluCity Festival, presented by ICFF, for the fifth consecutive year. The film and cultural festival runs from June 27 to July 21, 2024, and takes place in Toronto’s Distillery Historic District. Full News Article Christie Website Christie Local Directory Page Jun 17, 2024 Christie Lights Up Shanghai International Film Festival for the 15th Consecutive Year Christie® is proud to continue its partnership with the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) for the 15th consecutive year, lighting up major screening venues from June 14-23 to celebrate the works of international and homegrown filmmakers. Full News Article Christie Website Christie Local Directory Page Featured Cinema Items: Christie CineLife Christie CineLife Features Real\|Laser™ illumination Christie® RGB laser projection systems feature an innovative system architecture with a remote projection head connected to the laser light source (laser module) via a fiber optic link. Often referred to as "pure laser", RGB laser technology uses individual red, green and blue lasers to generate light. https://www.christiedigital.com/solutions/cinem... DLP Cinema™ 2K Resolution DCI Approved Technology designed to bring your cinema to life. We designed our CineLife Series to be both affordable and easy to install, to help bring RGB pure laser to the mainstream auditorium. With no need for external chillers or fiber-coupling, DCI-compliant CineLife projectors fit perfectly into limited spaces and produce premium-grade visuals. More Information: https://www.christiedigital.com/products/cinema/projection/cin... Christie CineLife+ Christie CineLife+ Features Real\|Laser™ illumination Christie® RGB laser projection systems feature an innovative system architecture with a remote projection head connected to the laser light source (laser module) via a fiber optic link. Often referred to as "pure laser", RGB laser technology uses individual red, green and blue lasers to generate light. https://www.christiedigital.com/solutions/cinem... DLP Cinema™ 4K Resolution DCI Approved Brilliant illumination, brilliant electronics. Unmatched cinematic performance. CineLife+ projectors are DCI-compliant, offer a new world of color and contrast, provide high efficiency and a long operational life, and reproduce 2D and 3D content at 4K resolution and up to 120 frames per second. See the future with CineLife+ projectors! More Information: https://www.christiedigital.com/products/cinema/projection/cin... Christie Duo Christie Duo Features DLP Cinema™ Dual Projector Integration Kit Christie® Duo is a dual-projection integration kit. With it, you can generate twice the projected brightness for sharper, superior 2D and 3D images. But you get none of the high cost or hassle that comes with current industry ‘big screen’ premium solutions. More Information: https://www.christiedigital.com/products/cinema/projection/chr...

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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. UNIC (International Union of Cinemas) Website News Archive Local Directory Page Recent News: May 6, 2024 Kinepolis to Receive 2024 Milestone Award KINEPOLIS Group NV, the Belgian company operating 109 cinemas and 1,131 screens worldwide, has been named as the 2024 recipient of the CineEurope Milestone Award, given in recognition of its outstanding accomplishments within European cinema exhibition. The Award will be presented as part of the CineEurope Awards Ceremony on Thursday 20 June at the Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona (CCIB) in Barcelona, Spain. Full News Article UNIC Website UNIC Local Directory Page CineEurope 2024 Website CineEurope 2024 Local Directory Page Jun 19, 2023 Celebrating European Cinema at CineEurope 2023 Welcoming delegates at the opening ceremony of this year’s CineEurope, Phil Clapp and Laura Houlgatte, President and CEO respectively of the European cinema trade grouping UNIC, today celebrated the unique appeal of the Big Screen experience. Full News Article UNIC Website UNIC Local Directory Page CineEurope 2024 Website CineEurope 2024 Local Directory Page May 24, 2023 Cinionic Named Official Cinema Projection Provider Of CineEurope 2023 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. Full News Article UNIC Website UNIC Local Directory Page Barco Website Barco Local Directory Page CineEurope 2024 Website CineEurope 2024 Local Directory Page Apr 5, 2023 Hans-Joachim Flebbe to Receive 2023 UNIC Achievement Award 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. Full News Article UNIC Website UNIC Local Directory Page CineEurope 2024 Website CineEurope 2024 Local Directory Page	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. International Cinema Technology Association Website News Archive Local Directory Page Recent News: Jun 12, 2024 CineTRAIN and ICTA Join Forces to Elevate Cinema Technical Education with Online Training Program CineTRAIN, leading provider of online educational solutions for the cinema industry, is thrilled to announce its partnership with the International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) to launch a new and engaging online technical training program. Full News Article ICTA Website ICTA Local Directory Page May 17, 2024 ICTA Announcement of 2024 EMEA Award Winners The International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) today announced the 2024 winners of the ICTA EMEA Awards, celebrating technological leadership, design and innovation in the cinema exhibition sector. Full News Article ICTA Website ICTA Local Directory Page Oct 30, 2023 Call for Entries for Third Annual ICTA North America Cinema Awards The International Cinema Technology Association (‘ICTA’), the leading global network of professionals in the motion picture industry, today announced that award nominations are now open for its Third Annual North America Cinema Awards (NACA) presented in partnership with Celluloid Junkie. Full News Article ICTA Website ICTA Local Directory Page Oct 11, 2022 ICTA and the Cinema Foundation Form Partnership 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. Full News Article ICTA Website ICTA Local Directory Page

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 6, 2024 Kinepolis to Receive 2024 Milestone Award

KINEPOLIS Group NV, the Belgian company operating 109 cinemas and 1,131 screens worldwide, has been named as the 2024 recipient of the CineEurope Milestone Award, given in recognition of its outstanding accomplishments within European cinema exhibition. The Award will be presented as part of the CineEurope Awards Ceremony on Thursday 20 June at the Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona (CCIB) in Barcelona, Spain.

Jun 19, 2023 Celebrating European Cinema at CineEurope 2023

Welcoming delegates at the opening ceremony of this year’s CineEurope, Phil Clapp and Laura Houlgatte, President and CEO respectively of the European cinema trade grouping UNIC, today celebrated the unique appeal of the Big Screen experience.

May 24, 2023 Cinionic Named Official Cinema Projection Provider Of CineEurope 2023

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

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.

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:

Jun 12, 2024 CineTRAIN and ICTA Join Forces to Elevate Cinema Technical Education with Online Training Program

CineTRAIN, leading provider of online educational solutions for the cinema industry, is thrilled to announce its partnership with the International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) to launch a new and engaging online technical training program.

May 17, 2024 ICTA Announcement of 2024 EMEA Award Winners

The International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) today announced the 2024 winners of the ICTA EMEA Awards, celebrating technological leadership, design and innovation in the cinema exhibition sector.

Oct 30, 2023 Call for Entries for Third Annual ICTA North America Cinema Awards

The International Cinema Technology Association (‘ICTA’), the leading global network of professionals in the motion picture industry, today announced that award nominations are now open for its Third Annual North America Cinema Awards (NACA) presented in partnership with Celluloid Junkie.

Oct 11, 2022 ICTA and the Cinema Foundation Form Partnership

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.

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CineEurope 2024, has been scheduled for June 17-20, 2024 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. CineEurope 2024 Website News Archive Local Directory Page Recent News: May 6, 2024 Kinepolis to Receive 2024 Milestone Award KINEPOLIS Group NV, the Belgian company operating 109 cinemas and 1,131 screens worldwide, has been named as the 2024 recipient of the CineEurope Milestone Award, given in recognition of its outstanding accomplishments within European cinema exhibition. The Award will be presented as part of the CineEurope Awards Ceremony on Thursday 20 June at the Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona (CCIB) in Barcelona, Spain. Full News Article UNIC Website UNIC Local Directory Page CineEurope 2024 Website CineEurope 2024 Local Directory Page Jun 19, 2023 Celebrating European Cinema at CineEurope 2023 Welcoming delegates at the opening ceremony of this year’s CineEurope, Phil Clapp and Laura Houlgatte, President and CEO respectively of the European cinema trade grouping UNIC, today celebrated the unique appeal of the Big Screen experience. Full News Article UNIC Website UNIC Local Directory Page CineEurope 2024 Website CineEurope 2024 Local Directory Page May 24, 2023 Cinionic Named Official Cinema Projection Provider Of CineEurope 2023 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. Full News Article UNIC Website UNIC Local Directory Page Barco Website Barco Local Directory Page CineEurope 2024 Website CineEurope 2024 Local Directory Page Apr 5, 2023 Hans-Joachim Flebbe to Receive 2023 UNIC Achievement Award 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. Full News Article UNIC Website UNIC Local Directory Page CineEurope 2024 Website CineEurope 2024 Local Directory Page	CineAsia 2024 has been scheduled for Dec 9-12, 2024 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. CineAsia 2024 Website News Archive Local Directory Page Recent News: Nov 2, 2020 Film Expo Group and Presenting Sponsor, Cinionic, Announce the 2020 CineAsia On-Line Schedule of Events 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. Full News Article Barco Website Barco Local Directory Page CineAsia 2024 Website CineAsia 2024 Local Directory Page Feb 6, 2020 Cineasia Reclaims Bangkok as Site for Cineasia 2020 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. Full News Article CineAsia 2024 Website CineAsia 2024 Local Directory Page Jul 24, 2019 Dinh Thi Thanh Huong to Receive Distributor of the Year at CineAsia 2019 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. Full News Article CineAsia 2024 Website CineAsia 2024 Local Directory Page Jun 26, 2019 Lumière Pavilions to Receive “Exhibitor of the Year” Award at CineAsia 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. Full News Article CineAsia 2024 Website CineAsia 2024 Local Directory Page
CinemaCon 2024 will be held April 8-11 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Check the links below for the latest information. CinemaCon Website News Archive Local Directory Page Recent News: Nov 29, 2023 Classic Cinemas’ Chris Johnson to Receive 2024 NATO Marquee Award at CinemaCon® The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) will honor Chris Johnson, CEO of Classic Cinemas, with the 2024 NATO Marquee Award during next year’s CinemaCon, Mitch Neuhauser, Managing Director of CinemaCon, announced today. Full News Article CinemaCon Website CinemaCon Local Directory Page Nov 6, 2020 CinemaCon 2021 Moves to August 23-26 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. Full News Article CinemaCon Website CinemaCon Local Directory Page Mar 11, 2020 Statement Regarding Cancellation of CinemaCon 2020 It is with great regret we are announcing the cancellation of CinemaCon 2020. Full News Article CinemaCon Website CinemaCon Local Directory Page Mar 13, 2019 Susie Beiersdorf, Vice President of Sales, Cinema - the Americas, Christie, to Receive Inter-Society’s Ken Mason Award 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. Full News Article Christie Website Christie Local Directory Page CinemaCon Website CinemaCon Local Directory Page	ShowEast 2024 is scheduled to be held in Miami from Oct (date TBD) 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. ShowEast 2024 Website News Archive Local Directory Page Recent News: Oct 17, 2019 Christie’s Jack Kline inducted into the ShowEast Hall of Fame 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. Full News Article Christie Website Christie Local Directory Page ShowEast Website ShowEast Local Directory Page Oct 10, 2019 Women in Exhibition (WIE) Builds Momentum at ShowEast 2019 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. Full News Article ShowEast Website ShowEast Local Directory Page Oct 26, 2018 CJ 4DPLEX Wins 2018 ShowEast “Innovator of the Year” for ScreenX 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. Full News Article ShowEast Website ShowEast Local Directory Page

CineEurope 2024, has been scheduled for June 17-20, 2024 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 6, 2024 Kinepolis to Receive 2024 Milestone Award

Jun 19, 2023 Celebrating European Cinema at CineEurope 2023

May 24, 2023 Cinionic Named Official Cinema Projection Provider Of CineEurope 2023

Apr 5, 2023 Hans-Joachim Flebbe to Receive 2023 UNIC Achievement Award

CineAsia 2024 has been scheduled for Dec 9-12, 2024 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

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

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

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

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.

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 29, 2023 Classic Cinemas’ Chris Johnson to Receive 2024 NATO Marquee Award at CinemaCon®

The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) will honor Chris Johnson, CEO of Classic Cinemas, with the 2024 NATO Marquee Award during next year’s CinemaCon, Mitch Neuhauser, Managing Director of CinemaCon, announced today.

Nov 6, 2020 CinemaCon 2021 Moves to August 23-26

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

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

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.

ShowEast 2024 is scheduled to be held in Miami from Oct (date TBD) 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

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

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

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.

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Wanda to Add 150 IMAX® Theatres in Landmark Deal; Largest Agreement in IMAX History

Agreement to Boost Wanda Cinema's IMAX Footprint to 360 Screens in China Over Next Several Years

IMAX Corp. (NYSE:IMAX) and IMAX China Holding, Inc. today announced IMAX's largest new theatre deal ever - 150 additional theatres with Wanda Cinema Line Corp. Under the agreement, the theatres will be built throughout China over six years, starting next year, with 110 of these theatres scheduled to be installed by 2020.

This agreement builds on a partnership that dates to 2007, when Wanda Cinema opened its first IMAX theatre in Dongguan, China. Wanda Cinema, the exhibition subsidiary of Dalian Wanda Group, currently operates more than 160 IMAX theatres and is Asia's largest cinema owner.

Today's deal is expected to expand Wanda Cinema's footprint of IMAX theatres by more than 70 percent, to 360, with the majority opening over the next three years and the full rollout to be concluded by 2022. With this agreement, IMAX China's total backlog will increase nearly 60 percent. This deal is in addition to a 2013 agreement between the companies under which Wanda committed to deploy 120 new theatres by 2020. Wanda now expects to virtually complete this deployment by the end of 2016, four years earlier than originally anticipated. Nearly half of Wanda's new IMAX theatres may be outfitted with new laser-projection technology, commencing at the end of 2018. The key deal terms are substantially similar to those under the 2013 agreement.

"This is a landmark development in IMAX's history and a strategic linchpin in our growth strategy, particularly as we've seen over time that signings lead to installs, higher box office and ultimately more revenue," said IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond.  "It not only strengthens our market-leading position in China, the world's fastest-growing film market, but also reinforces our strong working relationship with Wanda Cinema, one of our most important business partners, and speaks to the value Wanda places on the IMAX business. Wanda's significant commitment also illustrates how our decade-long relationship has evolved well beyond its origins in one-time system sales.  Wanda and IMAX now operate under a more sustainable revenue-sharing model that opens new opportunities to jointly release critically acclaimed local-language films and share box office revenue."

Since 2013, IMAX and Wanda have collaborated on a number of Mandarin-language box-office hits, including Man of Tai Chi, Go Away Mr. Tumor and last year's Mojin: The Lost Legend, the highest-grossing local-language film ever released by IMAX.

"We cannot overstate the strategic importance of our IMAX relationship," said John Zeng, President of Wanda Cinema Line.  "Our partnership has been instrumental to Wanda's tremendous growth and our track record as China's box-office market leader for seven years running.  Our business model is predicated on creating a differentiated movie experience.  By combining Wanda's premier theatre environment and IMAX's advanced cinematic technologies, we're able to deliver the most immersive and compelling filmed entertainment experience anywhere in China.  We look forward to leveraging this successful model for years to come, partnering with IMAX to foster the incredible expansion of China's film industry and bring even more blockbuster films to Chinese moviegoers."

Zeng pointed to the IMAX-Wanda partnership as playing a key role in the blockbuster release of Warcraft, which opened in June to record crowds, fast becoming a Chinese cultural phenomenon. The film was produced and distributed by Legendary Entertainment, a Wanda Group company. Warcraft smashed IMAX China's first-day box-office record, generating 35 million yuan ($5.3 million) in ticket sales, while also setting new company benchmarks for midnight and presale box-office records.

With today's deal, IMAX's total number of theatre signings year to date has reached 284, including 229 in China, eclipsing the company's previous annual global record of 277. China generates about a third of IMAX's global box-office sales.

As of June 30, 2016, IMAX's theatre network in China totaled 335 theatres, up from 250 at the same point in 2015. Despite significant network growth and expansion into more than 100 different cities in China, IMAX's per-screen averages have been stable at $1.2 million to $1.3 million for the past four years.

Earlier this year, IMAX announced plans to digitally re-master four high-profile Chinese titles for release this summer in China, including Wanda Media's For a Few Bullets; Edko Films' Cold War 2, starring Chow Yun-fat; Skiptrace starring Jackie Chan (Chan's fourth film to be released in IMAX); and the 3D adventure film Time Raiders, directed by Daniel Lee and jointly produced by Le Vision Pictures and Shanghai Film Group.  The company also plans to release The Great Wall, starring Matt Damon and directed by Zhang Yimou and is in discussions with potential partners on pending releases, including Journey to the West II.

"The Chinese market is a fast-growing market with an audience that is increasingly discerning about technology and their in-theater experience," said Zhang. "As a filmmaker, I strive to provide fans with the best possible experience and I am very excited to present my new film The Great Wall in IMAX's format and growing network of theatres."

IMAX plans to increase the number of local-language films and expects to release anywhere from eight to 10 local-language films in China in 2016, counting the previous releases of Monkey King 2 and Kung Fu Panda 3.  Hollywood titles on IMAX China's film slate for the remainder of the year include Star Trek Beyond, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Jason Bourne and Doctor Strange. Separately, IMAX China and China Media Capital established a movie production fund to co-finance a slate of 15 Chinese language films over the next three years.

In addition to Wanda Cinema Line, Wanda Group owns AMC Theatres, IMAX's first North American commercial exhibition partner and the world's largest operator of IMAX theatres.  AMC, with a market commitment of 185 IMAX theatres, is the largest IMAX exhibitor in North America.

About Wanda Cinema Line
Established in 2005, Wanda Cinema Line Corporation Limited is a subsidiary of Wanda Group. As of June 30, 2016, Wanda Cinemas was operating 320 theatres in nearly 120 cities in China as well as major cities in Australia and New Zealand, with 2,789 total screens. Wanda Cinemas accounted for approximately 14% of China's market share in terms of box office revenue, ranking No. 1 in the China market for the seventh consecutive year. In 2015, Wanda Cinemas grossed 6.3 billion yuan in box office revenue.

With "prioritizing audience value and their moviegoing experience" as its business philosophy, over the years, Wanda Cinema Line strives to provide high-standard design and construction, high-class exhibition technologies, and high-quality standardized services, offering the cinema environment of choice for more than 60 million Wanda fan club members. In 2015, Wanda Cinema Line officially announced its "membership+" strategy, aiming at building a world-leading cinema lifestyle ecosystem, marking its transformation from a cinema chain to a technology, platform and ecosystem-based company.

For more information, please visit www.wandacinemas.com.

About IMAX Corporation:

IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture, and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you've never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX systems to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, making IMAX's network among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe.

IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles, with additional offices in London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Shanghai. As of March 31, 2024, there were 1,772 IMAX systems (1,697 commercial multiplexes, 12 commercial destinations, 63 institutional) operating in 89 countries and territories. Shares of IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code "1970".

IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, Experience It In IMAX®, The IMAX Experience®, DMR®, Filmed For IMAX®, IMAX LIVE™, and IMAX Enhanced® are trademarks and trade names of IMAX Corporation or its subsidiaries that are registered or otherwise protected under laws of various jurisdictions. More information about the Company can be found at www.imax.com. You may also connect with IMAX on Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), Twitter (www.twitter.com/imax) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).

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