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Nov 12, 2024 HDR by Barco Goes International with First Location in the United Kingdom, opening with the global premiere of Paramount Pictures’ of GLADIATOR II
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Barco, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, is expanding its highly-anticipated HDR by Barco premium format program internationally with the announcement of a new site in the United Kingdom, at Cineworld Leicester Square.

Nov 4, 2024 Barco Announces HDR by Barco Exhibition for CineAsia 2024
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Barco, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, will showcase its highly-anticipated HDR by Barco solution at CineAsia for the first time this year. The groundbreaking technology is a complete ecosystem for delivering High-Dynamic Range (HDR) projection for cinemas with tools and software for post-production teams and next-generation presentation for theaters to enable a dynamic content pipeline.

Oct 31, 2024 HDR by Barco Kicks Off the Holidays with Red One, starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, from Amazon MGM Studios
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Barco, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, continues its special exhibition of the highly anticipated HDR by Barco cinema format for moviegoers by kicking off the holiday season with the release of Amazon MGM Studios’ Red One on November 15.

Sep 26, 2024 Miraj Cinemas Selects Barco as Preferred Projection Provider in India with Qube
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Barco, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, and Miraj Cinemas, one of India’s largest movie theater circuits, announced today a new partnership that will bring Barco’s laser technology to the chain’s theaters across India. The 3-year deal makes Barco the preferred provider of visualization solutions for Miraj, covering new sites and theater upgrades.

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Kortrijk, Belgium—Dec 18, 2019

Cinemark Partners with Cinionic for Barco Laser in 10-Year Worldwide Exclusive Agreement

Cinemark to set a new visual standard for cinema with Cinionic, upgrading its circuit over the next decade with Barco laser Series 4
Cinionic, the Barco cinema joint venture illuminating more than half of the world’s movie theaters, announces an exclusive laser agreement with long-term strategic partner Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), one of the world’s largest movie exhibitors, operating more than 6,000 screens. During the 10-year deal, Cinionic will upgrade Cinemark’s chain with award-winning Barco Series 4 laser projectors and integrated Barco Alchemy media servers. The transformation of Cinemark’s fleet in the United States and Latin America into state-of-the-art, laser-powered entertainment destinations further solidifies both companies’ commitment to elevating the movie-going experience for global audiences. 
 
Following the digital cinema revolution, the companies enabled an enhanced visual experience on thousands of screens. More than seven years ago, Barco pioneered laser technology for the cinema industry and has continually invested in the solution, building to more than 20,000 laser-powered screens around the world. Today, Cinionic and Cinemark renew their commitment to the future of cinema, their partnership, and laser to power the next generation. 
 
“We are extremely pleased to continue our decade-long relationship with Cinionic, a trusted and valued business partner,” stated Damian Wardle, EVP Technology Operations & Presentation.  “Key considerations in the selection of Cinionic’s laser technology included the quality of the presentation, as well as the best overall cost of ownership and maintenance over the long-run.”

Since its debut at CinemaCon 2019, Series 4 has powered the laser renewal in the cinema industry thanks to brilliant 4K images and patented technologies. Harnessing the power of laser-projection from Cinionic, Cinemark benefits from significant cost-savings and a reduced carbon footprint with 80% less power consumption and no more waste from lamps. The laser transition offers millions of moviegoers a greener way to go to the cinema.
 
Wim Buyens, CEO of Cinionic, commented, “This landmark partnership marks the single largest circuit upgrade to laser, setting a new visual standard for moviegoers. Honoring our joint achievements, we are spearheading the renewal wave in cinema. This is a watershed moment for the industry, 2019 is the year laser became the new norm for cinemas around the world.”
 
Cinemark consistently reports the highest attendance per screen among leading exhibitors due to its continuous efforts to enhance its in-theater quality, services and amenities, including stunning and consistent visual experiences. The fully integrated Cinionic solution for Cinemark will deliver vivid colors, sharp focus, and brighter cinema projection for a future film slate that includes highly anticipated Hollywood titles in 2020 such as Wonder Woman 1984, Mulan, Marvel’s Eternals, and Pixar releases Onward and Soul. 
 
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 549 theatres with 6,086 screens in 41 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 first U.S. exhibitor-launched subscription program; 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://investors.cinemark.com/ 
 
About Cinionic     
Founded in 2018 as a cinema joint venture between Barco, CGS, and ALPD, Cinionic unites global leaders committed to creating a new visual standard and moving the cinema industry forward.  Cinionic’s enhanced services and technology solutions provide compelling cinema experiences for today, future-proofed for tomorrow. The company’s world-class technology portfolio includes award-winning laser projectors, HDR, integrated media servers, and premium cinema experiences, among other innovations.     
    
With more than 90,000 projectors installed globally, Cinionic is trusted by more than 200 exhibitors to help capture audiences at multiple touchpoints in their cinema journey and keep them coming back for more. Today, more than half of the world’s movie theaters are illuminated by Cinionic.
    
Cinionic  has offices in Belgium, United States, Hong Kong, and Mexico. Visit  www.cinionic.com  and follow us on Twitter,  LinkedIn,  Facebook  or  YouTube  for more information.    
 
About Barco
Barco designs technology to enable bright outcomes around the world. Seeing beyond the image, we develop visualization and collaboration solutions to help you work together, share insights, and wow audiences. Our focus is on three core markets: Enterprise (from meeting and control rooms to corporate spaces), Healthcare (from the radiology department to the operating room), and Entertainment (from movie theaters to live events and attractions). In 2018, we realized sales of 1.028 billion euro. We have a global team of 3,600 employees, whose passion for technology is captured in 400 granted patents.
 
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Barco, headquartered in Kortrijk (Belgium), is a global company leading in visualization, networking, and collaboration technology. Its innovative solutions drive advancements in the healthcare, enterprise, and entertainment markets. At the heart of Barco’s success are over 3,000 dedicated ‘visioneers’, each passionately contributing to driving change through Technology. Listed on Euronext (BAR), Reuters (BARBt.BR), and Bloomberg (BAR BB), Barco realized sales of 1,050 million euro in 2023. For further insights, please visit www.barco.com or connect on X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Barco. Visioneering a bright tomorrow. © 2024
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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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Nov 12, 2024 HDR by Barco Goes International with First Location in the United Kingdom, opening with the global premiere of Paramount Pictures’ of GLADIATOR II
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Barco, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, is expanding its highly-anticipated HDR by Barco premium format program internationally with the announcement of a new site in the United Kingdom, at Cineworld Leicester Square.

Nov 4, 2024 Barco Announces HDR by Barco Exhibition for CineAsia 2024
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Barco, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, will showcase its highly-anticipated HDR by Barco solution at CineAsia for the first time this year. The groundbreaking technology is a complete ecosystem for delivering High-Dynamic Range (HDR) projection for cinemas with tools and software for post-production teams and next-generation presentation for theaters to enable a dynamic content pipeline.

Oct 31, 2024 HDR by Barco Kicks Off the Holidays with Red One, starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, from Amazon MGM Studios
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Barco, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, continues its special exhibition of the highly anticipated HDR by Barco cinema format for moviegoers by kicking off the holiday season with the release of Amazon MGM Studios’ Red One on November 15.

Sep 26, 2024 Miraj Cinemas Selects Barco as Preferred Projection Provider in India with Qube
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Barco, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, and Miraj Cinemas, one of India’s largest movie theater circuits, announced today a new partnership that will bring Barco’s laser technology to the chain’s theaters across India. The 3-year deal makes Barco the preferred provider of visualization solutions for Miraj, covering new sites and theater upgrades.

Sep 25, 2024 Barco Expands Slate of its “HDR by Barco” Film Releases
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Barco, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, continues its special exhibition of the highly anticipated HDR by Barco cinema format for moviegoers, adding DreamWorks Animation’s THE WILD ROBOT (Sept 27) and Warner Bros. Pictures’ JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX (Oct 4) to its slate of films.

Aug 27, 2024 Barco Reveals Highly-Anticipated HDR by Barco Premium Cinema Theatres, announces Paramount’s TRANSFORMERS ONE as first HDR release
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Barco, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, today revealed the first locations for its highly anticipated HDR by Barco premium exhibition, launching in select major US cities on September 20 with the release of Paramount Animation's and Hasbro Entertainment’s TRANSFORMERS ONE. In partnership with AMC Theatres, B&B Theatres, and Regal Cinemas, the special HDR installations will offer moviegoers in Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, Miami, and Kansas City a chance to be among the first in the world to experience the company’s groundbreaking High Dynamic Range (HDR) presentation with Lightsteering.

Jul 31, 2024 Barco and Omniplex Cinema Group Expand Long-Standing Relationship with a Direct Supply Agreement for Laser Projection in its Theaters across Ireland and the UK
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Barco, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, today announced an expansion of its long-standing relationship with Omniplex Cinema Group, a renowned leader in theatrical experiences across Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Jun 26, 2024 Barco, the Leader in Laser-Powered Cinema Solutions, Launches New Marketing Campaign in Movie Theatres Across the U.S. and Canada
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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.

May 14, 2024 Barco Brings Global Film Festival Favorites to Cannes for Special Program in HDR
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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.

Apr 10, 2024 Barco Announces First Locations for HDR By Barco in the US
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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.
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Aug 24, 2021 Cinemark and Cinionic Debut Laser Campaign to Moviegoers
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Cinionic, the Barco cinema joint venture, and Cinemark (NYSE: CNK) today announce their campaign to educate audiences about laser as part of the renewed and exclusive 10-year partnership to power all of Cinemark’s screens, representing nearly 6,000 screens across the globe, with the leading laser projection solutions by Cinionic. Most recently, Cinemark and Cinionic upgraded 24 locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to all-laser multiplexes marketed by the new laser campaign, offering audiences an elevated moviegoing experience in every auditorium.

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May 2, 2018 THX® and Cinemark Announce Certification of Over 200 Cinemark XD Screens in the United States and Latin America
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