Paris (France) and São Paulo (Brazil)—Jan 8, 2020
Eclair Announces Deployment of its Theatrical Delivery Solutions in Brazil with Digital Cinema Integrator Quanta
Eclair,
a leader in content services for the motion picture and television industries
(Ymagis Group – FR0011471291, MAGIS, PEA-PME), today announced an agreement
with São Paulo-based Quanta for the deployment
of Eclair’s broadband network and digital content delivery solutions, including
its innovative EclairPlay content delivery platform, across Brazil. The joint
service offering has been designed to meet the needs of film producers,
distributors and cinema exhibitors in Brazil seeking an alternative
full-service digital content distribution & broadband delivery network,
including mastering & trailer services,
KDM management and content delivery to cinemas around the country.
“We
are delighted to be partnering with Quanta, a major player in the digital
conversion of cinemas in Brazil, to launch this unparalleled end-to-end
theatrical delivery service for distributors and cinema exhibitors,” says Yves
Gringuillard, Managing Director of Eclair Theatrical Services. “With Quanta’s broad
client base and Eclair’s innovative and cost-efficient digital content delivery
solutions, we are very confident in our potential to become a key player in
theatrical delivery in Latin America.”
For
Luiz Fernando Morau, Director of Business Development for Quanta, “We are proud
to be working together to develop the network and deploy Eclair’s smart
broadband and digital delivery solutions in Brazil. The content is delivered
securely and on-time, and Eclair's technical expertise ensures maximum
efficiency. With its proven track record, their state-of-the-art distribution
software and platforms are an ideal solution for the Brazilian market.”
Well known
for its VPF activities in Brazil, Quanta also provides production and
post-production services, film production studios, the largest and most
complete selection of rental products available, as well as a store with
photographic production equipment, studios, broadcast, film, interactive art
design, in-camera VFX, integrated Virtual Reality and Augmented
Reality, audio, video, projection, lighting and advertising solutions.
Specifically
designed for cinema exhibitors, distributors, sales agents and film festivals,
the EclairPlay content download platform provides cinemas access to a growing
range of DCP content available for download via broadband network, as well as
all the tools and content marketing materials necessary for successful
programming and audience building in just a few clicks. It is currently
available in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, USA, Canada, Australia, New
Zealand, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal, UK, Ireland, Denmark, and shortly in
Norway and Turkey. EclairPlay is also designed to support content owners in
building awareness of their overall brand, beyond any given single title,
through dedicated collections, highlighted placements and strategic exposure
for content as well as marketing assets and kits.
