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HARMAN Professional Solutions Creates an Immersive Cinema Experience at TOHO Cinemas Xebex, Inc. outfits TOHO Cinemas Hibiya with JBL 9350 sculpted surround speakers to deliver balanced coverage, excellent power handling and dynamic sound performance —May 18, 2018

Xebex, Inc. recently installed a JBL by HARMAN cinema audio solution at Tokyo’s TOHO Cinemas Hibiya. Read Full

Alcons in Germany's Largest Premiere Cinema Hall Lichtburg Essen opts for a pro-ribbon Cinemarray™ system —May 3, 2018

The Lichtburg, a historic cinema in the center of Essen, houses Germany's largest cinema hall with 1,250 seats. During the 50s and 60s the Lichtburg was one of the most important premiere cinemas of the Federal Republic. And even today, creative people and distributors are once again using the unique historic ambiance of the cinema for their glamorous premieres. Read Full

QSC & Adaptive Technologies Group Tackle Big Room Immersive Sound at CinemaCon Two leading cinema equipment manufacturers collaborate on enhancing the Colosseum’s immersive sound experience at CinemaCon —Apr 25, 2018

QSC, a leading global manufacturer of cinema solutions, and Adaptive Technologies group, a provider of professional installed audio and video solutions, teamed up as part of the effort to temporarily convert the Colosseum at Caesars Palace into one of the largest cinemas equipped with Dolby Atmos immersive sound. Read Full • Past QSC News • QSC Info • QSC Site

GDC Immersive Sound Solution Expanding Rapidly in 2018 GDC Immersive Sound Solution expands to over 850 screens globally, adding 100 screens in the first quarter of 2018 —Apr 24, 2018

GDC Technology Limited, a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today at CinemaCon 2018 that cinema owners’ adoption of its innovative SX-4000 immersive sound media server with a built-in DTS:Xä decoder, and the XSP-1000 cinema processor (GDC Immersive Sound Solution), is rapidly expanding in theatres around the world. Read Full • Past GDC Technology Limited News • GDC Technology Limited Info • GDC Technology Limited Site

THX® Announces Premium Large Format Cinema Offering at CinemaCon 2018 —Apr 24, 2018

THX Ltd., renowned for the certification of world-class cinemas and consumer electronics, today announced THX Ultimate Cinema, a branded premium cinema offering for exhibitors and moviegoers that provides a superior cinematic experience that meets all THX Certified Cinema standards. Read Full

HARMAN Professional Solutions Announces Availability of JBL C221 and C222 Two-Way ScreenArray Cinema Loudspeakers Next-generation loudspeakers deliver the latest JBL technology in a compact and accessible form factor, helping small- and medium-sized cinemas greatly improve sound quality and coverage —Apr 24, 2018

HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, lighting and control systems, including networked AV, today announced that JBL C221 and C222 two-way ScreenArray cinema loudspeakers are now shipping in limited quantities, with full availability in May 2018. Read Full

QSC Announces Q-SYS™ Ready CMS-5000 Cinema Media Server A new standard for ease of use, functionality and performance integrates seamlessly into Q-SYS™ —Apr 20, 2018

QSC, a leading global manufacturer, expands its comprehensive catalog of cinema solutions by introducing the next-generation cinema media server, the innovative CMS-5000. Read Full • Past QSC News • QSC Info • QSC Site

Steeped in Film Heritage, Christie Shapes Future of Cinema Technology Cinema leaders – exhibitors, studios, film festivals, content creators and filmmakers – choose Christie for projection, audio, lobby engagements and services —Apr 19, 2018

Christie®, a leader in creating and delivering the world’s best visual and audio experiences, continues to shape the future of exhibition with an impressive presence at CinemaCon 2018, April 23 – 26 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Read Full • Past Christie News • Christie Info • Christie Site

Dolby and Shochiku Multiplex Theaters Bring First Dolby Cinema to Japan —Apr 18, 2018

Shochiku Multiplex Theatres, Ltd. (SMT) and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) have entered into an agreement for the first deployment of Dolby Cinema™ theatres in Japan. The first opening is scheduled for the fall of 2018 with MOVIX Saitama, with other sites to follow. Read Full • Past Dolby News • Dolby Info • Dolby Site

Dolby Laboratories and Jinyi Partner to Extend Spectacular Dolby Experiences to More Moviegoers in China Plan to open 20 Dolby Cinema locations in China in four years and deploy more than 600 Dolby digital cinema systems in China over three years —Apr 17, 2018

Guangzhou Jinyi Media Corporation Ltd. (Jinyi, 002709.SZ), owner of Jinyi Cinemas, one of the largest cinema circuits in China, and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) today announced a partnership to extend spectacular Dolby® experiences to more moviegoers in China. Read Full • Past Dolby News • Dolby Info • Dolby Site

Dolby Adds Enhanced Power Handling to Multichannel Amplifier at CinemaCon 2018 Dolby Multichannel Amplifier allows you to replace up to 16 stereo amplifiers, while saving space, reducing heat and lowering overall costs —Apr 16, 2018

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) today announced an upgraded line of Multichannel Amplifiers as part of its continued industry momentum showcased at CinemaCon 2018 (Booth #2503A). The Dolby Multichannel Amplifier allows you to replace up to 16 stereo amplifiers, while saving space, reducing heat and lowering overall costs. Read Full • Past Dolby News • Dolby Info • Dolby Site

Abbey Road Studios Installs DTS:X Mixing Tools Complete DTS:X Chain Allows Creation of Immersive, Object-Based DTS Audio for Cinema, Home Entertainment and Mobile Applications —Apr 4, 2018

DTS, a global leader in high-definition audio solutions and wholly owned subsidiary of Xperi Corporation (Nasdaq: XPER) (“Xperi”), is pleased to announce that London’s world famous Abbey Road Studios has added DTS:X mixing tools to its state of the art Mix Stage facility. The installation is fully operational and available for professional content creators to mix both feature films and music in immersive DTS audio formats. Read Full

China Film Giant Screen at China Film Cinema Hangzhou East Station Xizi Site Becomes the 1200th Dolby Atmos Screen in China —Mar 27, 2018

China Film Digital Giant Screen (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (China Film Giant Screen, also known as CGS) and Dolby Laboratories Inc. (NYSE: DLB) today announced the opening of the 1200^th Dolby Atmos^® cinema screen in China, which is the CGS at China Film Cinema Hangzhou East Station Xizi site. Read Full • Past Dolby News • Dolby Info • Dolby Site

UPI Amsterdam Screening Room Improves With Alcons Upgrade —Mar 27, 2018

As sound technology in the movie industry gets ever more refined, the screening rooms of film distributors also need to stay in step and at the cutting edge of audio technology. At the Amsterdam facility of Universal Pictures International (UPI), an Alcons Audio CRMS mkII cinema reference monitor system is ensuring that those attending film screenings enjoy the best audio experience. Read Full

H. Loren Nielsen Joins Xperi as Vice President, Content Relations and Strategy Industry veteran will lead studio outreach for DTS:X immersive audio technology —Jan 23, 2018

H. Loren Nielsen has joined Xperi Corporation (Nasdaq: XPER) (“Xperi”) as Vice President, Content Relations and Strategy. Nielsen will serve as the studio liaison for DTS:X object-based immersive sound technology from DTS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xperi. DTS:X technology ensures content owners that the filmmakers’ creative intent will be delivered in a captivating movie going experience. DTS:X technology enables filmmakers and studios to create and distribute immersive sound to audiences around the world. Read Full

Yashan International Resort Hotel Selects Christie Cinema Solutions for VIP Theater The luxury hotel is the first in China to be fitted with a CP2308 cinema projector and Christie Vive Audio to provide guests with the ultimate cinematic experience —Jan 23, 2018

Christie®, a leader in creating and delivering the world’s best visual and audio experiences, is pleased to announce that Yashan International Resort Hotel has become the first luxury guesthouse in China to be equipped with Christie’s leading-edge cinema projection and audio solutions. Read Full • Past Christie News • Christie Info • Christie Site

Alcons introduces CRMSC-SRHV Pro-Ribbon Reference Surround New surround system features groundbreaking patent-pending waveguide technology —Jan 18, 2018

The CRMSC-SRHV reference surround is a 2-way passive-filtered full range loudspeaker, designed to meet all requirements of current and future immersive surround sound formats for studios, screening rooms and high-end residential cinemas. Read Full

QSC Unveils New Flyable Subwoofers for Cinema Designed specifically for ease of handling and safe suspension from ceilings or walls —Jan 16, 2018

QSC, LLC, a leading global manufacturer of cinema solutions, introduces the SB-118F and SB-218F new flyable subwoofers designed for low frequency enhancement in Cinema applications. The subwoofers feature integrated handles and eight built-in mounting points making them ideal for safe and easy suspension from ceilings or walls. Read Full • Past QSC News • QSC Info • QSC Site

Alcons Pro-Ribbons Deliver FLIX Cinema’s Platinum Quality —Dec 14, 2017

FLIXCinema is a new chain of Indonesian movie theatres, designed to appeal to all audiences by offering a range of facilities aimed at different budgets. The Platinum Hall at the company’s first venue delivers the highest quality experience, which is why an Alcons CRMSC pro-ribbon audio system was chosen for it. Read Full

GDC Technology Raises Immersive Sound to the Next Level GDC Immersive Sound Solution sees 39% growth in 2017 globally, expanding the number of installed and committed screens to more than 750 —Dec 13, 2017

GDC Technology Limited, a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that cinema owners’ adoption of its innovative SX-4000 immersive sound media server with a built-in DTS:X® decoder, and the XSP-1000 cinema processor (GDC Immersive Sound Solution), continues to expand in theatres around the world. The GDC Immersive Sound Solution has been installed, or committed to installing, in more than 750 screens, operated by a host of theatre companies around the globe. This allows a new generation of audiences to experience rich, immersive sound. Read Full • Past GDC Technology Limited News • GDC Technology Limited Info • GDC Technology Limited Site

THX and CGS Announce Strategic Technology and Distribution Partnership THX and CGS are targeting to roll out 400 screens worldwide in the next three years based on the jointly developed next generation cinema experiences. —Dec 13, 2017

THX Ltd., renowned for the certification of world-class cinemas and consumer electronics, today announces it has entered into a strategic partnership with China Film Giant Screen (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (“CGS”), a subsidiary of China Film Group, for both technology and business collaborations. Read Full

THX and China Film Investment Company Announce All THX Certified Cinema —Dec 7, 2017

THX Ltd., renowned for the certification of world-class cinemas and consumer electronics, today announced the grand opening of Zhuhai Haiyun China Film Cinema, China’s first all-THX certified multiplex. This milestone reinforces THX’s close ties to the cinema industry and supports its efforts to expand its business globally. Read Full

Classic Cinemas Strengthens Strategy Partnership with GDC Classic Cinemas converts additional screens to GDC featuring DTS:X immersive sound at five locations as part of company’s strategy to provide an outstanding moviegoing experience —Nov 22, 2017

GDC Technology Limited, a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that Classic Cinemas, one of the most innovative theatre circuits in the nation has agreed to expand its immersive audio technology strategy with the GDC Immersive Sound Solution featuring DTS:X® technology as part of an overall renovation to include luxury recliners and other VIP amenities. Read Full • Past GDC Technology Limited News • GDC Technology Limited Info • GDC Technology Limited Site

DTS to Deliver Next-Generation DTS:X Audio to Classic Cinemas Illinois-based theatre chain to enhance the moviegoing experience at its historic venues —Nov 14, 2017

DTS, a global leader in high-definition audio solutions and wholly owned subsidiary of Xperi Corporation (Nasdaq: XPER) (“Xperi”), is pleased to announce a partnership with Classic Cinemas to install DTS:X^â immersive audio technology across 16 screens at five Classic Cinemas locations. Read Full

Centerplex Announces Plans to Deploy 10 Dolby Atmos Screens in Brazil Additional screens selected to be outfitted with the latest Dolby IMS3000, Dolby Multichannel Amplifiers and SLS Speakers —Nov 3, 2017

Centerplex Cinemas, one of the largest motion picture exhibitors in Brazil, recently announced plans to deliver Dolby Atmos immersive audio to 10 screens throughout Brazil Read Full • Past Dolby News • Dolby Info • Dolby Site

CGV and Dolby Laboratories Committed to Significantly Expand Dolby Cinema Presence in China Plan to open 30 Dolby Cinema locations by the end of 2021 —Oct 25, 2017

CGV Cinema Line, the largest multiplex cinema chain in Korea and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) today announced plans to open 30 Dolby Cinema™ locations in China by the end of 2021. Read Full • Past Dolby News • Dolby Info • Dolby Site

Cinema West to Open First Complex in North America with Fully Integrated Dolby Technologies —Oct 24, 2017

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) today announced the Cinema West Veranda LUXE Cinema as the first cinema complex to fully integrate all Dolby technologies delivering an immersive Dolby Atmos audio experience across a total of nine screens. Located in Concord, Calif., the complex has a grand opening scheduled for December 2017. Read Full • Past Dolby News • Dolby Info • Dolby Site

HARMAN Professional Solutions Announces Immersive Audio Workshops at AES 2017 —Oct 19, 2017

HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, lighting and control systems, including networked AV, today announced that JBL Professional and Dolby Laboratories will host a series of workshops at AES, showcasing cutting-edge technologies for creating immersive audio in Dolby Atmos. Titled “Immersive Audio for the Modern Control Room,” the workshops will feature a complete production, mastering, and monitoring system for Dolby Atmos, including the new JBL 7 Series Powered studio monitoring system and JBL Intonato 24 monitor management and tuning system. Read Full

Guitammer and Moving Image Technologies Sign Agreement to Increase Sales of the “ButtKicker Cinema System” Exhibiting at ShowEast; MiT booth #411 —Oct 19, 2017

The Guitammer Company (OTCQB: GTMM), creators of haptic-tactile broadcasting and award-winning ButtKicker® low frequency audio transducers, and Moving Image Technologies MiT, a leading manufacturer and integrator of cinema projection and audio technology for the cinema industry announced today they had entered into a distribution agreement for sales of Guitammer’s “ButtKicker Cinema System” to select regional cinema exhibitors in North, Central and South America. Read Full • Past Moving iMage Technologies News • Moving iMage Technologies Info • Moving iMage Technologies Site

Centerplex in Brazil Picks Christie Cinema Projectors and Christie Vive Audio —Sep 18, 2017

Christie®, a leader in creating and delivering the world’s best visual and audio experiences, is pleased to announce that its DLP Cinema® projectors and Christie Vive Audio^™ cinema sound systems were chosen to outfit the new Centerplex Aracaju Parque Shopping multiplex, located in the State of Sergipe in the northeastern part of the country. Read Full • Past Christie News • Christie Info • Christie Site

Century Club: 100 Films Exhibited in DTS:X Immersive Audio “American Assassin” is the 100th DTS:X theatrical title, just two years after its debut —Sep 13, 2017

DTS, a global leader in high-definition audio solutions and a wholly owned subsidiary of Xperi Corporation (Nasdaq: XPER) (“Xperi”) is celebrating the 100th theatrical title exhibited in DTS:X immersive audio upon the release of Lionsgate’s “American Assassin,” directed by Michael Cuesta and starring Michael Keaton, Taylor Kitsch and Dylan O’Brien, on Friday, September 15. Read Full

B&B Theatres Partner with GDC Technology to Make Sound Investment in Future Seventh largest U.S. motion picture exhibition company to install future-proof audio technologies at 15 screens for audiences to experience movies in realistic, rich immersive DTS:X sound powered by GDC server. —Sep 12, 2017

GDC Technology Limited, a world-leading digital cinema solutions provider, announced today at the 2017 Geneva Convention that B&B Theatres, one of the most innovative theatre circuits in the nation, has signed an agreement to install DTS:X® immersive audio technology, powered by the GDC Immersive Sound Solution at six locations this year and six in 2018, with the remaining locations to be rolled out in late 2018/early 2019. Read Full • Past GDC Technology Limited News • GDC Technology Limited Info • GDC Technology Limited Site

Alcons Is The Gold Standard For RSB Cinemas RSB chooses Alcons after comparison tests —Aug 30, 2017

While large multiplex cinema chains compete on quantity, smaller independent venues are finding a new market by specialising in quality. An example is RSB Cinemas, a Dutch company that has recently opened its second venue where cinemagoers can enjoy a new level of quality and personal service. An Alcons audio system and laser projection in each room mean they enjoy a uniformly excellent movie experience. Read Full

QSC Wins Third Consecutive Cinema Manufacturer of the Year Award —Aug 29, 2017

For the third year in a row, QSC Cinema was honored with the prestigious “Teddy” Award, an annual award voted by dealer members of the International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA). The award recognizes the ICTA Manufacturer who best exemplifies the progressive principles of product development, and provides the dealers with service and up-to-date technical and sales information, while supporting the status of their product without qualification. The Teddy Award was presented to QSC at the recent annual ICTA Convention in Berlin, Germany. Read Full • Past QSC News • QSC Info • QSC Site

Xinshidai MZC Cinema Chooses Christie Vive Audio for its Flagship Auditorium Four other halls in this cineplex fitted with Christie CP2208 cinema projectors —Aug 25, 2017

Christie®, a leader in creating and delivering the world’s best visual and audio experiences, is pleased to announce that Xinshidai MZC Cinema has chosen Christie Vive Audio to deliver outstanding immersive audio to movie-goers. Read Full • Past Christie News • Christie Info • Christie Site