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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 Home Page Local Directory Page Recent News	SHARP NEC Display Solutions’ Digital Cinema Projector Series offers the most comprehensive digital cinema solution on the market today. These 3D-capable models enable theaters to deliver stunning digital images regardless of screen size, while simplifying theater management and reducing costs. All of SHARP NEC's digital cinema projectors meet DCI specifications for performance and reliability, meeting the requirements of today’s cinema industry. SHARP NEC also offers full digital signage solutions, highlighted by its award-winning 32”-98” LCD displays, multimedia projectors and desktop monitors for lobbies, concessions and concourses. Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. Home Page Local Directory Page Recent News
Christie is a leader in visual solutions for world-class organizations, offering diverse applications for business, entertainment, and industry. A leading innovator in film projection since 1929 and a pioneer in projection systems since 1979, Christie has established a global reputation as a total service provider and the world's single source manufacturer of a variety of display technologies and solutions. Christie offers comprehensive solutions for cinema, large audience venues, control rooms, business presentations, training facilities, 3D and Virtual Reality, simulation and education as well as industrial and government environments. Christie Home Page Local Directory Page Recent News	Strong Cinema, a segment of Ballantyne Strong, Inc., consists of: Strong Technical Services (STS) that offers a comprehensive suite of cinema-focused services, including installation, maintenance, and technical support, to exhibitors throughout the United States. Strong/MDI Screen Systems Inc. one of the world's leading cinema screen manufacturers that produces and sells specialty screens, screen support structures, and other film exhibition equipment for customers globally. Strong Entertainment Home Page Local Directory Page Recent News
GDC Technology is a leading manufacturer and provider of cinema equipment and solutions including cinema automation systems, cinema servers, cinema enterprise software, cinema storage, cinema audio solutions, and cinema projectors that meet the highly demanding performance, security and reliability requirements established by motion picture studios. GDC Technology Limited Home Page Local Directory Page Recent News	QSC is the global leader in cinema signal processing, power amplifiers, and loudspeakers for all applications within today's modern cinema entertainment center. Our “SystemSynergy” design approach ensures that the entire system, from source to sound, delivers an audio experience as intended by the filmmakers. Beyond cinema audio for the movies, QSC also provides complete audio systems with network control and monitoring for other areas in the cinema entertainment complex, such as lobbies, concession, food service, arcades, and bowling centers. QSC, LLC Home Page Local Directory Page Recent News
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 Home Page Local Directory Page Recent News	welcome to Cinionic 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, ALPD, and CGS – who help you in creating surprising experiences. We combine innovative cinema technologies with our unique and comprehensive service models to guarantee your peace of mind. So you can focus on new ways to surprise and delight your customers for years to come. Together, we engage to deliver a world-class cinema experience - the one you’ve been waiting for. Cinionic Home Page Local Directory Page Recent News

The Inter-Society for the Enhancement of Cinema Presentation, Inc. promotes interactive dialogue and information exchange between cinema-related entities with the goal of resolving issues affecting the overall cinema presentation. Founded in 1978 by Eastman Kodak VP Ken Mason, membership is composed of its four charter trade organizations - International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA), the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), and the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) - along with over 40 member companies, made up of trade organizations, motion picture studios, exhibition companies, manufacturers, technical consultants, and other industry stakeholders. Inter‑Society for the Enhancement of Cinema Presentation, Inc Home Page Local Directory Page Recent News	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 Home Page Local Directory Page Recent News
For more than a century, the people of SMPTE (pronounced “simp-tee”) have sorted out the details of many significant advances in media and entertainment technology, from the introduction of “talkies” and color television to HD and UHD (4K, 8K) TV. Since its founding in 1916, SMPTE has received an Oscar^® and multiple Emmy^® Awards for its work in advancing moving-imagery engineering across the industry. Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers Home Page Local Directory Page Recent News	The EDCF is a not-for-profit voluntary organisation that aims to act as a "Forum" to discuss key issues surrounding Digital Cinema in Europe. The purpose of EDCF is to provide a basis of common understanding across all European territories of the business and technical matters of digital cinema. European Digital Cinema Forum Home Page Local Directory Page Recent News
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) Home Page Local Directory Page Recent News

CineAsia 2022 has been scheduled for Dec 5-8, 2022 in Bangkok. Check links for more information. 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. Additional information on CineAsia can be found at www.cineasia.com. CineAsia 2022 Home Page Local Directory Page Recent News	ShowEast 2022 scheduled to be held in Miami from Oct 17-20, 2022 at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, features a range of exclusive product presentations and screenings from both Independent and Major Hollywood studios to help you make important programming decisions for the 4th quarter box office. Powerhouse seminars offer valuable insight from top executives on the latest industry trends and concerns; while our EXPO experience offers delegates a glance at the latest and best technologies, entertainment, services, comforts, and conveniences to make their theatres must-attend destinations. ShowEast’s International program draws a large contingency of Latin and South American delegates – more than any other convention of its kind. A one and a half day program dedicated to the latest content and concerns and within this rising region. ShowEast 2022 Home Page Local Directory Page Recent News
CineEurope 2022, has been scheduled for June 20-23, 2022 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 Home Page Local Directory Page Recent News	CinemaCon 2023 has been scheduled for 24-27 April 2023 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Check the links below for the latest information. CinemaCon Home Page Local Directory Page Recent News

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Christie Demonstrates Cinity Cinema System at CineAsia 2022 The award-winning system delivers premium cinema experience for guests Bangkok—Dec 9, 2022 Christie®, a global leader in digital cinema presentation technologies, is pleased to have conducted demonstrations of the award-winning CINITY Cinema System at CineAsia 2022, which took place in Hall 8 of Icon Cineconic, True Icon Hall, Bangkok. Read Full • Past Christie News • Christie Info • Christie Site

Sales of GDC SR-1000 Exceed Expectations Despite the Supply Chain Issue Bangkok—Dec 8, 2022 GDC Technology Limited (GDC), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that cumulative global shipments for its SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ are on track to exceed its 2022 forecast despite the supply chain issue. Read Full • Past GDC Technology Limited News • GDC Technology Limited Info • GDC Technology Limited Site

Arts Alliance Media Guarantees 24/7 Support for Customers Worldwide London—Dec 8, 2022 Arts Alliance Media (AAM), the global leader in digital cinema software and services, has confirmed their international customer base will now receive 24/7 technical support to maintain effective, fault-free operations and complete peace of mind. Read Full • Past Arts Alliance Media News • Arts Alliance Media Info • Arts Alliance Media Site

Toho Cinemas Advances Sustainable Cinema with Expansion of Laser Projection Laser Projection by Cinionic to power 159 screens throughout Japan Tokyo—Dec 7, 2022 TOHO Cinemas, one of Japan’s largest exhibitors, and Cinionic, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, announce the rollout of laser projection in 159 of the esteemed circuit’s theaters. Read Full • Past Cinionic News • Cinionic Info • Cinionic Site

PVR Cinemas Selects GDC to Upgrade Cinema Technology Companies Sign Monumental Agreement at CineAsia 2022 Bangkok—Dec 7, 2022 India’s leading multiplex chain, PVR Cinemas (PVR) today announced that it has signed one of the largest agreements announced at CineAsia 2022 with GDC Technology Limited (GDC), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions. Read Full • Past GDC Technology Limited News • GDC Technology Limited Info • GDC Technology Limited Site

Arts Alliance Media Renew Screenwriter Reseller Partnership with Japan’s Broadmedia London—Dec 7, 2022 Arts Alliance Media (AAM), the global leader in digital cinema software and services, has announced the continuation of a long-standing partnership with Broadmedia, a cinema technology integrator offering comprehensive support, DCP delivery, equipment and software to exhibitors in Japan. Read Full • Past Arts Alliance Media News • Arts Alliance Media Info • Arts Alliance Media Site

INOX Announces Equipment Upgrades with GDC Technology Selects GDC’s Ultra-Reliable SR-1000 Integrated Media Block with Built-in Cinema Audio Processor Bangkok—Dec 7, 2022 India’s leading multiplex chain, INOX Leisure Ltd (INOX) today announced that it has signed an agreement with GDC Technology Limited (GDC), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, for upgrading its projection and sound systems to the latest digital cinema media server and audio technology. Read Full • Past GDC Technology Limited News • GDC Technology Limited Info • GDC Technology Limited Site

GDC Technology is Ahead of Schedule in Preparing Cinemas for Immersive Audio Bitstream Standard Transition to “DTS:X for IAB” Surpasses 100 Cinema Screens Bangkok—Dec 7, 2022 GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that the company’s immersive audio bitstream (IAB) solution developed for its SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ has been successfully integrated with over 100 cinema screens worldwide. Read Full • Past GDC Technology Limited News • GDC Technology Limited Info • GDC Technology Limited Site

Major Cineplex Chooses Christie RGBe Series Laser Projectors to Deliver Outstanding Visuals on Smaller Screens Bangkok—Dec 6, 2022 Christie® is pleased to announce that Major Cineplex, the largest movie theatre operator in Thailand, has chosen its high-value RGBe Series laser projection system for deployment in smaller auditoriums across its circuit. Read Full • Past Christie News • Christie Info • Christie Site

GDC LPU-1000 LED Player Unit Sales Reach Major Milestone DCI-Compliant Media Server Designed Exclusively for Samsung Onyx LED Cinema Screen Surpasses 100 Units Bangkok—Dec 6, 2022 GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today the worldwide sales and commitments of its LPU-1000 LED Player Unit which directly interfaces to power the Samsung Onyx LED Cinema Screen has exceeded 100 units. Read Full • Past GDC Technology Limited News • GDC Technology Limited Info • GDC Technology Limited Site

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Dec 7, 2022 INOX Strengthens Partnership with 3D Solutions Provider Volfoni

Dec 6, 2022 Cinema Owners Worldwide Embrace GDC Media Server with Cinema Audio Processor

GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today the company’s SR-1000 IMB with the capability to process 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound, announced in April at CinemaCon 2022, is now deployed in over 500 cinema screens worldwide.

Dec 5, 2022 Christie Adds to its Lineup of RealLaser Cinema Projectors with Two New High Efficiency RGB Models and A New Xenon Workhorse

Christie®, a global leader in digital cinema projection and audio technologies announces the addition of three new cinema projectors for boutique and mid-sized theatres.

Dec 5, 2022 GDC Technology Named Official Presenting Sponsor of CineAsia 2022

GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that they have signed an agreement with Film Expo Group to amplify its participation at CineAsia 2022.

Dec 1, 2022 Moviegoers Celebrate as Cineplanet Salon Opens with Flexound Augmented Audio™

Dec 1, 2022 Hemisfèric Redefines the Cinema-Going Experience with Christie CP4450-RGB

The Hemisfèric, part of the cultural and scientific complex at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain, recently installed a Christie® CP4450-RGB pure laser cinema projector in its main theatre - the biggest of its kind in Spain, with a concave dome screen covering 900 square meters (9687 square feet) and 24 meters (79 feet) in diameter.

Dec 1, 2022 PVR Cinemas Selects Qube Wire for Electronic Content Delivery to Over 850 Screens Across India

Nov 28, 2022 Christie to Showcase Widest Range of Cinema Solutions at CineAsia 2022

Christie® is pleased to showcase its industry-leading cinema solutions designed to meet the needs of every screen size at CineAsia 2022, taking place for the first time in Thailand from December 5-8 at True Icon Hall, Bangkok.

Nov 22, 2022 Cinionic Returns to CineAsia with the Leading Portfolio of All-Laser Cinema Solutions

Cinionic, the world leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, announces its return to CineAsia 2022 for the convention’s inaugural year in Thailand.

Nov 21, 2022 Mega Filem Enterprise and Qube Wire Partner on Electronic Content Delivery

Nov 14, 2022 Thailand’s Biggest Cinema Operator Major Cineplex Invest in Live Hologram Technology, Becoming World’s First Cinema Operator to Purchase ARHT Media’s Capsule

Nov 9, 2022 Historic New Mexico Totah Theater Installs Severtson Screen

Nov 7, 2022 Barco Showcases HDR Lightsteering Technology at Asian World Film Festival

Nov 4, 2022 Everyman Cinemas Selects Unique X’s Rosettabridge Tms

Nov 2, 2022 BFI Upgrades Flagship Screening Theatre with Christie RGB Pure Laser and Vive Audio

Christie® is pleased to announce that the British Film Institute (BFI), the UK’s leading organisation for the moving image and the owner of the world’s largest film and television archive, has installed Real|Laser™ illumination technology in its main screening room, NFT1, at its flagship venue BFI Southbank.

Nov 1, 2022 Book The Cinema Partners With REEL Cinemas to Deliver Private Screenings across the UK

Nov 1, 2022 First Japanese Theatre with Flexound Augmented Audio™ Opens – 96% of Moviegoers Celebrate

Oct 26, 2022 Los Angeles Is the First Market in the United States to Receive Laser at AMC Projection, Powered By Cinionic, at Nearly All AMC Theatres® Locations

AMC Theatres®(NYSE: AMC and APE), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, today announced that the Los Angeles market will be the first to be upgraded with Laser at AMC projection technology from Cinionic at nearly all AMC locations.

Oct 25, 2022 Shenzhen Timewaying Co. Ltd and Arts Alliance Media Introduce World’s Largest DCI-Certified 4K Digital LED Cinema Screen to Market

Shenzhen Timewaying Co. Ltd (Timewaying), a leading technology manufacturer specialising in LED and 3D solutions, and Arts Alliance Media (AAM), the global leader in digital cinema software and services, have launched the new DCI-certified 20-metre 4K HeyLED cinema screen, becoming the world’s largest digital LED cinema screen on the market.

Oct 25, 2022 Scrabble Introduce HeyLED World’s largest 4K LED Giant Cinema Screen at META Cinema Forum

Oct 20, 2022 LABO and SHARC Partner to Bring State of the Art Digital Delivery of Cinema Content to Latin America

Oct 19, 2022 CIELO Is Taking its Cinema Platform to a New Level with CIELO 6.0

Oct 19, 2022 CMX Cinemas Chooses GDC Technology Theatre Management System

GDC Technology Limited, a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that CMX Cinemas selected the company’s robust Theatre Management System (TMS) for the entire circuit. CMX Cinemas is one of the top 10 theatre circuits in the United States and operates 318 screens at 29 sites in eight states such as Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

Oct 18, 2022 Arts Alliance Media Launch New Screenlighter Theatre Management System to Support Small and Independent Cinemas

Arts Alliance Media (AAM), the global leader in digital cinema software and services, have announced the launch of Screenlighter, a brand-new Theatre Management System (TMS) designed exclusively for small and independent cinemas.

Oct 18, 2022 Digima Srl and Unique X Announce Italian Reseller Partnership

Industry

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.

Aug 11, 2022 MetaMedia to Distribute "Purpose Summit" Leadership Exhibition Across the US and Canada

Jul 7, 2022 Christie Congratulates CINITY and Mr. Fu Ruoqing for Winning the CineEurope Technical Achievement Award

Christie® congratulates CINITY and Mr. Fu Ruoqing, vice-chairman and general manager of China Film Group, for winning the Technical Achievement Award at CineEurope 2022. This is the first time a premium high-tech film brand from China has won this prestigious award at a major trade exhibition, and it is a starting point for the global expansion of CINITY.

Jun 20, 2022 Celebrating the Big Screen Experience at CineEurope 2022

Phil Clapp and Laura Houlgatte, President and CEO respectively of the International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the European cinema trade grouping, today celebrated the Big Screen experience and the positive recovery results around Europe and globally at CineEurope 2022.

Jun 13, 2022 ICTA Announcement of 2022 EMEA Award Winners

The International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) today announced the 2022 winners of the ICTA EMEA Awards, celebrating technological leadership, design and innovation in the cinema exhibition sector. The award winners are Le Grand Rex, Paris (Classic Cinema of the Year), UGC Ciné Cité Part-Dieu, Lyon (New Build Cinema of the Year) and Cineworld, Belfast (Best Cinema Refurbishment of the Year). Rolv Gjestland of Film & Kino Norway will be presented with a special recognition award to celebrate his contributions to cinema design, presentation excellence and international collaboration in cinema.

May 18, 2022 CJ 4DPLEX America appoints Samuel Real Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations, Latin America

May 16, 2022 Christie Acquires Assets of Brass Roots Technologies

Christie® today announced its acquisition of assets from Brass Roots Technologies LLC, an Allen, Texas-based technology innovation company specializing in consulting and the engineering design of advanced optics and electronics for high-performance display and imaging systems. All current employees of Brass Roots Technologies have transferred to Christie and the operations will remain in Allen, Texas under the Christie name.

May 5, 2022 CES+ Recognized as Cinema Equipment Supplier of the Year

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Nov 1, 2022 Book The Cinema Partners With REEL Cinemas to Deliver Private Screenings across the UK

Oct 18, 2022 National CineMedia and Spotlight Cinema Networks Collaborate to Launch Elevate Cinema Network

Oct 12, 2022 Paramount Pictures’ “Top Gun: Maverick” Continues to Break CJ 4Dplex Box Office Records with $60 Million in ScreenX and 4DX

Sep 23, 2022 National CineMedia Expands Network Adds VIP Cinemas and Closes Ten Additional Exhibit Partnerships including MJR and Cinergy Entertainment

Upstream

Mar 21, 2019 Eclair Remasters Hans Petter Molan’s “Cold Pursuit” in HDR for Spain’s First Onyx Cinema LED Screen

Feb 27, 2019 PIX Plays Supporting Role in 91st Academy Award Winning Films

Feb 26, 2019 Eclair Launches EclairSend Professional Cloud-Based Solution for File Transfer & Transcoding

Feb 22, 2019 Eclair Remasters First French Feature-Length Film for Onyx Cinema LED Technology

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Aug 31, 2021 GDC Technology to Showcase Espedeo Home Theater Solution during CEDIA Expo 2021

GDC Technology, a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions and ICTA Teddy Award Winner for Manufacturer of the Year 2020, is expanding into the home theater market by offering the company’s Espedeo™ products.

Jun 22, 2021 Projection Expo 2021 Awards Espedeo Supra-5000 with “Best of Show”

GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that its Espedeo Supra-5000 RGB Plus laser phosphor cinema projector won the prestigious Projection Expo 2021 “Best of Show” award, selected by the editorial staff of Projector Central.

Feb 3, 2021 Alcons Audio and Pulse Cinemas Forge New UK Partnership

Jul 10, 2018 Westwind Media Upgrades Stage 1 to Dolby ATMOS with RSPE Audio Solutions

ICTA and the Cinema Foundation Form Partnership First joint event to be the ICTA Los Angeles Seminar Series Los Angeles, CA—Oct 11, 2022 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. Read Full • Past ICTA News • ICTA Info • ICTA Site

MetaMedia to Distribute "Purpose Summit" Leadership Exhibition Across the US and Canada Los Angeles—Aug 11, 2022 MetaMedia, the world’s first global entertainment platform that delivers movies, premium content and live events to theaters, today announced its partnership with PurposePoint, a purpose-driven leadership and organizational development company, to deliver the group’s interactive leadership film to hundreds of theaters across the United States and Canada this fall. Read Full

Christie Congratulates CINITY and Mr. Fu Ruoqing for Winning the CineEurope Technical Achievement Award Award-winning CINITY Cinema System delivers premium cinema experience at the show Cypress, Calif.—Jul 7, 2022 Christie® congratulates CINITY and Mr. Fu Ruoqing, vice-chairman and general manager of China Film Group, for winning the Technical Achievement Award at CineEurope 2022. This is the first time a premium high-tech film brand from China has won this prestigious award at a major trade exhibition, and it is a starting point for the global expansion of CINITY. Read Full • Past Christie News • Christie Info • Christie Site

Celebrating the Big Screen Experience at CineEurope 2022 Barcelona—Jun 20, 2022 Phil Clapp and Laura Houlgatte, President and CEO respectively of the International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the European cinema trade grouping, today celebrated the Big Screen experience and the positive recovery results around Europe and globally at CineEurope 2022. Read Full • Past UNIC News • UNIC Info • UNIC Site

ICTA Announcement of 2022 EMEA Award Winners Cologne, New York City—Jun 13, 2022 The International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) today announced the 2022 winners of the ICTA EMEA Awards, celebrating technological leadership, design and innovation in the cinema exhibition sector. The award winners are Le Grand Rex, Paris (Classic Cinema of the Year), UGC Ciné Cité Part-Dieu, Lyon (New Build Cinema of the Year) and Cineworld, Belfast (Best Cinema Refurbishment of the Year). Rolv Gjestland of Film & Kino Norway will be presented with a special recognition award to celebrate his contributions to cinema design, presentation excellence and international collaboration in cinema. Read Full • Past ICTA News • ICTA Info • ICTA Site

CJ 4DPLEX America appoints Samuel Real Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations, Latin America Real previously spent 25 years at Warner Bros. Pictures International Los Angeles, CA—May 18, 2022 CJ 4DPLEX, the world's leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, has announced today that Samuel Real has joined CJ 4DPLEX America, as the new Senior Vice President Sales and Operations, Latin America. Real, an international entertainment veteran, will head the strategic development plans in the region. Read Full

Christie Acquires Assets of Brass Roots Technologies Investment expands company’s technology capabilities and engineering expertise CYPRESS, Calif—May 16, 2022

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CES+ Recognized as Cinema Equipment Supplier of the Year The Boxoffice Barometer Readers’ Poll Has Recognized CES+ as the Most Trusted Cinema Equipment Supplier of the Theatrical Exhibition Industry in 2021 Miami—May 5, 2022 CES+, an integration leader in cinema equipment, software, and technology solutions, is proud to announce that it has been recognized as the most trusted cinema equipment supplier of the theatrical exhibition industry in 2021 by the Boxoffice Barometer readers’ poll. Read Full

Experiential Artist Robb Wagner Attends CinemaCon 2022 with Vision for Hyper-Transforming Movie Theaters Los Angeles—Apr 19, 2022 How do you get audiences to return to movie theaters? The answer, according to experiential artist and Stimulated-Inc. CEO Robb Wagner, is hyper-transformation, a vision he will share with attendees of CinemaCon in Las Vegas April 26-28. Read Full

Christie Appoints Chairman and CEO Hideaki Onishi Cypress, CA—Apr 4, 2022 Christie® has announced Hideaki Onishi as its new chairman and CEO. With more than 30 years of management experience in various positions within the Ushio, Inc. group – parent company of Christie – Hideaki will begin his role immediately to lead Christie into its next chapter. Hideaki will replace Kazuhisa Kamiyama, who has completed his tenure with Christie and is returning to Japan to take up a new role at Ushio headquarters. Read Full • Past Christie News • Christie Info • Christie Site

More Industry News

Mar 9, 2022 NATO Announces Creation of the Cinema Foundation

Mar 1, 2022 UNIC Stands in Solidarity with Ukrainian Exhibitors and the Ukrainian People Following Russian Invasion

UNIC, the trade body representing the interests of cinema operators across 39 European territories, has today issued a statement expressing its solidarity not just with Ukrainian exhibitors but also the Ukrainian people as they look to repel the attack on their country by Russian forces.

Mar 1, 2022 Volfoni Celebrate their 15th Corporate Anniversary in Significant Year for 3D Entertainment

Jan 31, 2022 GDC Technology Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification

GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, is pleased to announce its Hong Kong manufacturing facility has received ISO 9001:2015 certification, an internationally recognized standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS) certified by SGS.

Jan 21, 2022 Arts Alliance Media Appoints Dale Miller to Chief Commercial Officer

Arts Alliance Media (AAM), the global leader in digital cinema software and support services, has announced the appointment of Dale Miller to Chief Commercial Officer. Miller will oversee revenue generation, relationship management, and the development of global business opportunities for AAM’s suite of industry-leading software and solutions.

Jan 17, 2022 Espedeo Supra-5000 Receives Best New Auditorium Technology of the Year Award from CTC

GDC Technology, a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, are proud to announce that the Espedeo Supra-5000 RGB Plus laser phosphor cinema projector (Supra-5000) has been awarded “Best New Auditorium Technology of the Year 2021” in the Annual CTC (Cinema Technology Community) Awards.

Jan 11, 2022 Arts Alliance Media Supports Tromsø International Film Festival with Screenwriter TMS

Arts Alliance Media (AAM), the global leader in digital cinema software and support services, has announced a new software partnership with the renowned Tromsø International Film Festival (TIFF), enabling AAM’s Screenwriter Theatre Management System (TMS) to manage the festival’s content and scheduling.

Oct 20, 2021 Christie Set to Mass Produce Counteract with Care222, the Safer, Filtered Far-UVC Disinfection Technology for Use Around People

As we prepare for a post-pandemic world where reducing pathogens and viral spread is essential, global visual technology company Christie® announced the mass production of its Christie® CounterAct™ line of commercial UV disinfection products with patented Care222® far-UVC light technology. CounterAct fixtures are designed for use in occupied indoor spaces, from cinemas, theme parks, museums, and sports complexes, to retail, restaurants, as well as transit hubs at airports, train and subway stations.

Oct 4, 2021 Strong / MDI Congratulates Partner Kinepolis Leidschendam

Strong/MDI Screen Systems, Inc., a Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) company, and a leader in projection screen manufacturing and optical coating development, congratulates its partner Kinepolis Leidschendam in winning the ICTA EMEA New Build Cinema of the Year Award.

Sep 30, 2021 Claudia Stengel Appointed As Unique X’s Vice President Of Sales, Americas

Sep 27, 2021 Nils Büker Becomes Co-Managing Director of Cine Project

Aug 18, 2021 Ernst & Young Study Shows Massive Economic Impact of Movie Theaters

Aug 11, 2021 GDC Receives “Manufacturer of the Year” Teddy Award 2020 from the International Cinema Technology Association

GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, is pleased to announce it received the International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) Teddy Award 2020 for Manufacturer of the Year.

Jul 27, 2021 ICTA Names New Officers at its Annual Convention in Nashville

The International Cinema Technology Association just concluded it’s Annual Convention at The Hermitage Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Frank Tees, Vice President of Technical Sales Support of Moving Image Technologies was elected President of the Association. The ICTA is a trade organization that represents companies dedicated to cinema technology including cinema equipment, manufacturers, dealers and service operators from around the world.

Jul 26, 2021 CES+ CEO, Alex Younger, Has Been Appointed as an ICTA Board Member

Alex Younger, CEO of CES+, an industry leader which provides comprehensive services for the cinema exhibitors, was appointed board member at ICTA (International Cinema Technology Association).

Jul 18, 2021 Black Widow Shows Theatrical Exclusivity Is the Way Forward

Jul 14, 2021 MetaMedia Announces Major Investment from Pixelogic

Jul 6, 2021 Odeon Cinemas Group to Receive “International Exhibitor of the Year” Award at CineEurope 2021

ODEON Cinemas Group has been named as the 2021 recipient of the “International Exhibitor of the Year” award at CineEurope. The award will be presented to Mark Way, President of AMC Europe and Managing Director ODEON Cinemas Group, and Juan Antonio Gomez, Chief Partnership and Content Officer, as part of the CineEurope Awards Ceremony hosted by the Coca-Cola Company on Thursday, October 7, at the Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona (CCIB) in Barcelona, Spain.

Jul 5, 2021 CinemaNext Launches Its E-Commerce Solution for Cinema Exhibitors Across Europe

Jul 1, 2021 Digital Cinema Distribution Coalition, LLC Names Howard Kiedaisch as CEO

Jun 30, 2021 Vista Group Companies, Movio and Numero, Launch ‘Behind the Screens’ Industry Podcast

Jun 28, 2021 European Cinema Innovation Project CINNOVATE Secures EU Investment

Jun 21, 2021 Theater Owners Welcome the Official Start of Summer with Cinema Week

Jun 17, 2021 Christie’s Professional Services Expands Services and Adds New Directors

Christie® is pleased to announce the appointments of Francois Godfrey and Maz Zaeefjou to the Professional Services team as directors of sales and business development. Christie Professional Services helps partners across the globe to prolong the life of their AV systems and get the most from their investment by proactively maintaining, troubleshooting, and resolving critical system issues.

Jun 9, 2021 Cinionic and Barco Celebrate Belgian Cinema Reopening

Barco and Cinionic, the companies at the forefront of worldwide technology and solutions for cinema, join with audiences across Belgium to celebrate today’s reopening of the movie theaters in the country. Moviegoers return to a blockbuster line-up at the cinema after Belgian authorities announced the ability to reopen as of June 9, 2021.

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National CineMedia and Spotlight Cinema Networks Collaborate to Launch Elevate Cinema Network Strategic relationship creates the largest luxury network in the cinema advertising space New York, NY—Oct 18, 2022 National CineMedia (NCM), America’s largest cinema advertising network, and Spotlight Cinema Networks, the leading luxury, dine-in and art house cinema advertising network, today announced a strategic sales relationship, the Elevate Cinema Network (Elevate). Read Full

Paramount Pictures’ “Top Gun: Maverick” Continues to Break CJ 4Dplex Box Office Records with $60 Million in ScreenX and 4DX Hollywood, CA—Oct 12, 2022 CJ 4DPlex, the world’s leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, announced today that Paramount Pictures’ “Top Gun: Maverick” has reached new heights with $60 million in box office sales in the company's premier theater formats, the visually immersive, 270-degree panoramic ScreenX and the multi-sensory 4DX. Read Full

National CineMedia Expands Network Adds VIP Cinemas and Closes Ten Additional Exhibit Partnerships including MJR and Cinergy Entertainment New Deals Secure 800 screens and 16.5M annual attendees Centennial, Colo.—Sep 23, 2022 National CineMedia (NCM), America’s largest movie network uniting brands with young, diverse movie audiences, today announced the expansion of its network with the addition of VIP Cinemas. Headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana, VIP Cinemas is a family-owned and operated circuit of seventeen theaters across eight states. From South Florida to Central Kansas, VIP recognizes the value of bringing the big screen to communities of every size. Read Full

Paramount Pictures' "Top Gun: Maverick" Flies Past $50 Million in ScreenX and 4DX Hollywood, Calif.—Aug 4, 2022 CJ 4DPLEX, the world's leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, announced today that Paramount Pictures' "Top Gun: Maverick" has surpassed $50 million in box office sales in the company's premier theater formats 4DX and the visually immersive, 270-degree panoramic ScreenX. Read Full

Metamedia and Broadcast Management Group Announce the First End-To-End Solution for the Production and Distribution of Live and Interactive Marketing Events to Cinemas and Other Out-Of-Home Venues Los Angeles—Apr 6, 2022 MetaMedia and Broadcast Management Group (BMG) today announced the first end-to-end solution for the production and distribution of live and interactive entertainment and marketing events to cinemas and other out-of-home venues. Read Full

Howie Mandel & Super 78 Studios Partner with Metamedia to Deliver the World’s First Interactive Content to Movie Screens Magic Screen Allows Audiences to Interact with Animated Characters and Celebrities on Movie Screens Los Angeles—Aug 18, 2021 MetaMedia, one of the world’s fastest growing entertainment technology companies, and Howie Mandel’s Alevy Productions and Super 78 Studios, an award-winning studio that develops immersive content, today announced a groundbreaking partnership to bring Magic Screen, the world’s first interactive platform for animated and live content, to cinemas and other out-of-home venues around the world. Read Full

Black Widow Shows Theatrical Exclusivity Is the Way Forward Strong opening and long-term performance in all windows undercut by simultaneous release; cannibalization of theatrical and later PVOD, and piracy reduce overall revenue Los Angeles—Jul 18, 2021 Black Widow’s excellent reviews, positive word of mouth, and strong previews and opening day total ($13.2 million/$39.5 million) led to a surprising 41% second day drop, a weaker than expected opening weekend, and a stunning second weekend collapse in theatrical revenues. Read Full

Theater Owners Welcome the Official Start of Summer with Cinema Week Special in-theater promotions, concessions, give-aways, movies, and more on more than 30,000 screens June 22-27 Los Angeles—Jun 21, 2021 The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), welcomes the official start of Summer 2021 with the kick-off of Cinema Week, June 22-27. The Big Screen is Back. Read Full

MacGillivray Freeman Films Partners with MetaMedia for Educational and Group Screenings MacGillivray Freeman’s Into America’s Wild, Great Bear Rainforest and other titles will be brought to conventional theaters and drive-ins for readily-available educational content Los Angeles, CA—May 20, 2021 MacGillivray Freeman Films, the world’s foremost independent producer and distributor of original giant-screen 70mm films, announced today a partnership with MetaMedia, one of the fastest-growing entertainment technology companies in the U.S., to bring educational films to conventional commercial theaters and drive-ins across the U.S. and Canada for educational and group screenings. Read Full

Sony Pictures Entertainment’s “Bloodshot” to Screen in Premium Cinema Format ICE Theaters® Based on the Bestselling Comic Book, New Action Film to be Available at ICE THEATERS® Locations in Los Angeles (U.S.A), Riyadh (K.S.A), and France Los Angeles, California and La Rochelle, France—Mar 6, 2020 ICE THEATERS^®, one of France’s most successful premium large formats, announced today that Sony Pictures’ upcoming action film Bloodshot will be shown in the U.S. utilizing the ICE THEATERS^® format with ICE Immersive^® technology. ICE THEATERS is currently available in Los Angeles, California at AEG’s Regal L.A. Live, VOX Cinemas in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and 36 locations in France, where it is one of the leading premium cinema technology formats in the country. Bloodshot will be available in all three countries.
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Nov 1, 2022 Book The Cinema Partners With REEL Cinemas to Deliver Private Screenings across the UK

Feb 24, 2020 Funimation Films Teams with Mediamation’s MX4D to Offer “My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising” in Immersive, Motion Format

Nov 13, 2019 CJ 4Dplex and the Walt Disney Studios Presents 20th Century Fox’s “Ford V Ferrari” in the Stunning 270-Degree Panoramic ScreenX Format

Oct 22, 2019 Acclaimed Cannes/Tribeca Documentary, Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound, in Theaters Oct. 25th

Aug 5, 2019 The Matrix Returns to the Big Screen for 20-Year Anniversary Exclusively in Dolby Cinema at AMC

Jul 1, 2019 Dolby and Pathé Live Join Forces to Screen "MYLÈNE FARMER 2019 - THE FILM" in Dolby Cinema and Dolby Atmos Theatres

Feb 11, 2019 Breaking Record After Record, Fathom Events is Set for Banner 2019

Nov 13, 2018 National CineMedia (NCM) and ScoreStreamTeam Up To Bring Local Sports To The Movies

Nov 12, 2018 4Cine®.io Optimizes Sound in Cinemas Worldwide for Simply Red’s “Symphonica in Rosso”

Oct 23, 2018 Trafalgar Releasing to Fund Expanded Cinema Network Bringing More Live Events to U.S. Movie Theatres

Oct 18, 2018 “MOOMINS AND THE WINTER WONDERLAND” Launching into USA Cinema Screens this Holiday Season

Sep 26, 2018 EclairGame Signs Agreement with Belgian Public Broadcaster RTBF for 10 eSports-based Tarmac Ciné Sessions at Kinepolis Brussels

Aug 30, 2018 Christie CP4230 Impresses Cinema Goers at Düsseldorf Airport Throughout the 2018 OpenAirport Cinema Event

Summer is traditionally the time for open air cinemas, including the OpenAirport Cinema in Düsseldorf, where visitors experienced an open air cinema with a special touch, as various Hollywood blockbusters were shown on the airport terrace every weekend in July. Christie® partner BIG cinema GmbH, which specialises in large cinema event and experiences, was on board as the company responsible for the projection technology and chose the Christie CP4230, a native 4K 3DLP Cinema® projector.

May 31, 2018 The Winter’s Tale at Shakespeare’s Globe to Be Broadcast Live to Cinemas By More2Screen on 4 October 2018

Apr 23, 2018 NAGRA and Cinema Buying Group-NATO Partner to Promote myCinema, NAGRA’s New Alternative Content and Live Event Service

Apr 23, 2018 Fathom Events Expands Live Cinema Broadcast Network to More Than 1,700 Screens Through Extended DISH Network Agreement

Apr 23, 2018 Cinema Buying Group-NATO and Eclair USA Announce Innovative Film Content Delivery Partnership

Apr 20, 2018 Motherboard Announces the Release of its First Feature-Length Documentary, the Most Unknown

Apr 17, 2018 NAGRA and the Entertainment Technology Center @University of Southern California Partner on Fandom Genomics for myCinema, NAGRA’s Alternative Content and Live Event Service

Apr 12, 2018 NAGRA announces myCinema™, a Digital Transformation of the Cinema Experience

Mar 29, 2018 EclairGame and Les Cinémas Gaumont Pathé Strengthen their eSport Partnership with Fifa Tour 2018

Dec 14, 2017 Spotlight Cinema Networks Forms New Division to Distribute Event Cinema and Other Alternative Programming to Exhibitors

Jun 1, 2017 Dolby Laboratories and Universal Music Group Celebrate 50th Anniversary of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band with Special Dolby Atmos Listening Events

Mar 9, 2017 Eclair and Art House Convergence Announce Strategic Partnership for Specialty Film & Event Cinema Distribution

Mar 8, 2016 Caspar Nadaud Appointed Managing Director of Pathé Live

Exhibition

Dec 9, 2022 Christie Demonstrates Cinity Cinema System at CineAsia 2022

Christie®, a global leader in digital cinema presentation technologies, is pleased to have conducted demonstrations of the award-winning CINITY Cinema System at CineAsia 2022, which took place in Hall 8 of Icon Cineconic, True Icon Hall, Bangkok.

Dec 8, 2022 Sales of GDC SR-1000 Exceed Expectations Despite the Supply Chain Issue

GDC Technology Limited (GDC), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that cumulative global shipments for its SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ are on track to exceed its 2022 forecast despite the supply chain issue.

Dec 8, 2022 Arts Alliance Media Guarantees 24/7 Support for Customers Worldwide

Arts Alliance Media (AAM), the global leader in digital cinema software and services, has confirmed their international customer base will now receive 24/7 technical support to maintain effective, fault-free operations and complete peace of mind.

Dec 7, 2022 Toho Cinemas Advances Sustainable Cinema with Expansion of Laser Projection

TOHO Cinemas, one of Japan’s largest exhibitors, and Cinionic, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, announce the rollout of laser projection in 159 of the esteemed circuit’s theaters.

Industry

Oct 11, 2022 ICTA and the Cinema Foundation Form Partnership

Aug 11, 2022 MetaMedia to Distribute "Purpose Summit" Leadership Exhibition Across the US and Canada

Jul 7, 2022 Christie Congratulates CINITY and Mr. Fu Ruoqing for Winning the CineEurope Technical Achievement Award

Jun 20, 2022 Celebrating the Big Screen Experience at CineEurope 2022

Jun 13, 2022 ICTA Announcement of 2022 EMEA Award Winners

May 18, 2022 CJ 4DPLEX America appoints Samuel Real Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations, Latin America

May 16, 2022 Christie Acquires Assets of Brass Roots Technologies

May 5, 2022 CES+ Recognized as Cinema Equipment Supplier of the Year

Upstream

Mar 21, 2019 Eclair Remasters Hans Petter Molan’s “Cold Pursuit” in HDR for Spain’s First Onyx Cinema LED Screen

Feb 27, 2019 PIX Plays Supporting Role in 91st Academy Award Winning Films

Feb 26, 2019 Eclair Launches EclairSend Professional Cloud-Based Solution for File Transfer & Transcoding

Feb 22, 2019 Eclair Remasters First French Feature-Length Film for Onyx Cinema LED Technology

Downstream

Aug 31, 2021 GDC Technology to Showcase Espedeo Home Theater Solution during CEDIA Expo 2021

Jun 22, 2021 Projection Expo 2021 Awards Espedeo Supra-5000 with “Best of Show”

Feb 3, 2021 Alcons Audio and Pulse Cinemas Forge New UK Partnership

Jul 10, 2018 Westwind Media Upgrades Stage 1 to Dolby ATMOS with RSPE Audio Solutions

Eclair Remasters Hans Petter Molan’s “Cold Pursuit” in HDR for Spain’s First Onyx Cinema LED Screen Distributed by A Contracorriente Films, “Venganza Bajo Cero” is the second film mastered in EclairColor HDR at 300 nits for Samsung’s emissive technology Paris, Barcelona—Mar 21, 2019 Eclair, a leader in content services for the motion picture and television industries (Ymagis Group – ISIN: FR0011471291, MAGIS, PEA-PME, TECH 40), today announced its HDR remastering of the Spanish version of Hans Petter Moland’s “Cold Pursuit” (StudioCanal, Mas Films, Paradox Films), the second feature film color graded and mastered at 300 nits for Onyx Cinema LED screens through its EclairColor HDR technology. Read Full

PIX Plays Supporting Role in 91st Academy Award Winning Films PIX Celebrates Oscar-winners in Best Picture, Cinematography, Visual Effects, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Animated Feature, among others Los Angeles—Feb 27, 2019 PIX, the entertainment industry leader in delivering secure communication and content management capabilities, celebrates the winners of this year’s 91st Academy Awards who utilized the PIX System. The PIX System enables creative continuity and reduces project risk by ensuring that ideas are accurately shared, stored, and preserved throughout the entire production process. Read Full

Eclair Launches EclairSend Professional Cloud-Based Solution for File Transfer & Transcoding Paris (France), London (United Kingdom)—Feb 26, 2019 Eclair, a leader in content services for the motion picture and television industries (Ymagis Group – ISIN: FR0011471291, MAGIS, PEA-PME, TECH 40), today announced the launch of EclairSend, its new, pay-as-you-go online large file transfer and transcoding service developed with film and audiovisual industry professionals. Read Full

Eclair Remasters First French Feature-Length Film for Onyx Cinema LED Technology Distributed in France by Pathé, "Le Chant du Loup" (“The Wolf’s Call”) is available at Paris’ Pathé Beaugrenelle, the first Onyx Cinema LED-equipped multiplex in France Paris, FR—Feb 22, 2019 Eclair, a leader in content services for the motion picture and television industries, today announced the successful remastering of the first French feature film in 300 nits HDR for Onyx Cinema LED screens, “Le Chant du Loup” (Pathé Films, Trésor Films and Chi-Fou-Mi Productions). Distributed in France by Pathé, Antonin Baudry’s “Le Chant du Loup” (“The Wolf’s Call”) is the first release mastered for Samsung’s new emissive technology to be shown at the Pathé Beaugrenelle in Paris. Read Full

Sony VENICE used to capture latest Keira Knightley feature, ‘Official Secrets’ Basingstoke, UK,—Feb 12, 2019 Sony’s next-generation motion picture camera system, VENICE ,has been used for principal photography on a new political thriller ‘Official Secrets’, directed by Gavin Hood, and produced by Ged Doherty, Elizabeth Fowler, and Melissa Zuo. Read Full

PIX System Honored with Technical Achievement Award by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Industry professionals choose PIX for innovative tools, secure solutions, and personalized service in the rapid landscape of production Los Angeles—Feb 11, 2019 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) honored PIX, the entertainment industry leader in delivering secure communication and content management capabilities, with a Technical Achievement Award for the PIX System at its annual Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation, on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills. Read Full

Severtson Makes an Impression at Inventure Studios L.A. Studio Upgrades, Adds a 100-Inch Severtson Impression Series SAT-4K Projection Screen to Studio C, Now Making Each of its Four Studios Equipped with Severtson’s Woven Acoustically Transparent Screen Technologies Los Angeles—Jan 14, 2019 Severtson Screens a global leader in innovative and quality projection screens for the pro AV, commercial, home theater, and cinema markets, is now proud to be four for four. Read Full

Eurofins Digital Media Services (Edms) Opens its State-Of-The-Art Quality Control Facility in New York City First dedicated media asset QC provider on the East Coast New York and Burbank—Dec 4, 2018 Eurofins Digital Media Services (www.eurofins-dms.com), formerly My Eye Media, announced today the official opening of their new office in New York City. Located in the bustling Chelsea district, the facility is the first of its kind in the Greater New York area, dedicated solely to Master Quality Control with a focus on 4K/UHD High Dynamic Range video and immersive audio formats. Read Full

Eclair Appoints Anno Storbeck Head of Production for its New Dubbing Studios in Central Berlin Berlin (Germany), Paris (France)—Oct 16, 2018 Eclair, a leader in content services for the motion picture and television industries (Ymagis Group – ISIN: FR0011471291, MAGIS, PEA-PME, TECH 40), today announced the appointment of Anno Storbeck as Head of Production for Eclair Studios, the new state-of-the-art dubbing and ADR studios in Central Berlin. He will be responsible for the artistic and commercial production management of all dubbing and ADR productions for film distributors, producers, rights holders and content service crossover sales. Based in Berlin, Storbeck reports directly to Eclair Country Manager Michael Krauth. Read Full

SMPTE Publishes Immersive Audio Standards for Cinema New Standards Simplify Distribution of Immersive Audio, Ensure Smooth and Consistent Playout on Various Immersive Sound Systems White Plains, N.Y.—Sep 25, 2018 SMPTE^®, the organization whose standards work has supported a century of advances in entertainment technology and whose membership spans the globe, today announced the publication of new SMPTE ST 2098 standards for immersive audio. The Society has published ST 2098-1:2018, Immersive Audio Metadata; ST 2098-2:2018, Immersive Audio Bitstream Specification; and ST 2098-5:2018, D-Cinema Immersive Audio Channels and Soundfield Groups. Read Full • Past SMPTE News • SMPTE Info • SMPTE Site

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Sep 15, 2018 NAGRA myCinema Announces World’s First Use of h.265/HEVC Compression in Digital Cinema

Aug 29, 2018 Dutch Sound System Innovator Introduces the CRMS-LFE18 LFE Subwoofer

Aug 22, 2018 Eclair Announces Successful Deployment of its EclairBox Content Delivery Solution in Denmark with Nordisk Film and DIVO Post Production

Aug 16, 2018 Eclair Equips Its Berlin Content Services Unit Facility with EclairColor HDR Technology

Jul 10, 2018 Westwind Media Upgrades Stage 1 to Dolby ATMOS with RSPE Audio Solutions

Jun 1, 2018 James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment to Shoot Avatar Sequels on Sony’s Venice Camera

Jun 1, 2018 Sony Adding Powerful New Features and Capabilities to the VENICE Full-Frame Motion Picture Camera System

May 2, 2018 SMPTE Hollywood Section and Steve Yedlin, ASC to Host Screening of ‘On Acquisition and Pipeline for High-Resolution Exhibition’

The Hollywood Section of SMPTE^®, the organization whose standards work has supported a century of advances in entertainment technology and whose membership spans the globe, today announced that Steve Yedlin, ASC will present his work on cinema image quality this month’s Section meeting, May 16 at the Linwood Dunn Theater.

Apr 30, 2018 Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War Makes Hollywood History as First Film Shot Entirely with IMAX ® Cameras

Apr 25, 2018 Pixelogic Announces Digital Cinema Services

Apr 4, 2018 Abbey Road Studios Installs DTS:X Mixing Tools

Feb 1, 2018 New Panavision Millennium DXL2 Camera Debuts at BSC Expo

Jan 30, 2018 2018 HPA Tech Retreat Announces Expanded Program

The HPA unveiled additions to the Tech Retreat program and events that were outlined last month in its preliminary program announcements, continuing its reputation as an incomparable opportunity to meet and engage with a world-class roster of well-known and emerging leaders in engineering, technology, creativity and business. The HPA Tech Retreat will take place at a new venue at the JW Marriott Resort, in Palm Desert, California, from the 19th to 23rd of February, 2018.

Jan 15, 2018 Ymagis Group Announces EclairColor HDR License Program for Content Labs and Cinema Integrators

Jan 10, 2018 Ymagis Group Announces Bpifrance Support for EclairColor Deployment in North America

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

Oct 5, 2017 Red Announces the New Monstro 8K W

Sep 27, 2017 MPS and Labo Launch A New Joint Venture, MPSlabo — A Core Facility Based Out of Burbank, California, with Services Spanning Post-Production and Content Distribution

Sep 6, 2017 Sony Unveils VENICE, Its First 36x24mm Full-Frame Digital Motion Picture Camera System

Jun 21, 2017 Hawk-Eye Takes Flight into Arts Production, with Charlie Parker’s Yardbird at Hackney Empire

Jun 19, 2017 zweib and Rohde & Schwarz Generate Digital Cinema Packages at Filmfest München

Jun 1, 2017 Panavision to Unveil Powerful New Tools for Groundbreaking Millennium DXL 8K Camera at Cine Gear Expo

May 23, 2017 Eclair Announces Agreement with Gaumont for the Restoration of 100 Feature Films

May 17, 2017 Alcons Is A New Hollywood Star

May 4, 2017 RED and NASA Take Part in Two Firsts This Week at NAB

Exhibition

Dec 9, 2022 Christie Demonstrates Cinity Cinema System at CineAsia 2022

Dec 8, 2022 Sales of GDC SR-1000 Exceed Expectations Despite the Supply Chain Issue

Dec 8, 2022 Arts Alliance Media Guarantees 24/7 Support for Customers Worldwide

Dec 7, 2022 Toho Cinemas Advances Sustainable Cinema with Expansion of Laser Projection

TOHO Cinemas, one of Japan’s largest exhibitors, and Cinionic, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, announce the rollout of laser projection in 159 of the esteemed circuit’s theaters.

Industry

Oct 11, 2022 ICTA and the Cinema Foundation Form Partnership

Aug 11, 2022 MetaMedia to Distribute "Purpose Summit" Leadership Exhibition Across the US and Canada

Jul 7, 2022 Christie Congratulates CINITY and Mr. Fu Ruoqing for Winning the CineEurope Technical Achievement Award

Jun 20, 2022 Celebrating the Big Screen Experience at CineEurope 2022

Jun 13, 2022 ICTA Announcement of 2022 EMEA Award Winners

May 18, 2022 CJ 4DPLEX America appoints Samuel Real Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations, Latin America

May 16, 2022 Christie Acquires Assets of Brass Roots Technologies

May 5, 2022 CES+ Recognized as Cinema Equipment Supplier of the Year

Content

Nov 1, 2022 Book The Cinema Partners With REEL Cinemas to Deliver Private Screenings across the UK

Oct 18, 2022 National CineMedia and Spotlight Cinema Networks Collaborate to Launch Elevate Cinema Network

Oct 12, 2022 Paramount Pictures’ “Top Gun: Maverick” Continues to Break CJ 4Dplex Box Office Records with $60 Million in ScreenX and 4DX

Sep 23, 2022 National CineMedia Expands Network Adds VIP Cinemas and Closes Ten Additional Exhibit Partnerships including MJR and Cinergy Entertainment

Downstream

Aug 31, 2021 GDC Technology to Showcase Espedeo Home Theater Solution during CEDIA Expo 2021

Jun 22, 2021 Projection Expo 2021 Awards Espedeo Supra-5000 with “Best of Show”

Feb 3, 2021 Alcons Audio and Pulse Cinemas Forge New UK Partnership

Jul 10, 2018 Westwind Media Upgrades Stage 1 to Dolby ATMOS with RSPE Audio Solutions

GDC Technology to Showcase Espedeo Home Theater Solution during CEDIA Expo 2021 Indianapolis—Aug 31, 2021 GDC Technology, a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions and ICTA Teddy Award Winner for Manufacturer of the Year 2020, is expanding into the home theater market by offering the company’s Espedeo™ products. Read Full • Past GDC Technology Limited News • GDC Technology Limited Info • GDC Technology Limited Site

Projection Expo 2021 Awards Espedeo Supra-5000 with “Best of Show” Hong Kong—Jun 22, 2021 GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that its Espedeo Supra-5000 RGB Plus laser phosphor cinema projector won the prestigious Projection Expo 2021 “Best of Show” award, selected by the editorial staff of Projector Central. Read Full • Past GDC Technology Limited News • GDC Technology Limited Info • GDC Technology Limited Site

Alcons Audio and Pulse Cinemas Forge New UK Partnership Dutch sound innovator expands into UK custom install market Zwaag, The Netherlands—Feb 3, 2021 Alcons Audio has teamed up with high-end UK home cinema company Pulse Cinemas to bring its industry-leading pro-ribbon audio systems to British home cinema aficionados. Read Full

Westwind Media Upgrades Stage 1 to Dolby ATMOS with RSPE Audio Solutions Los Angeles, CA,—Jul 10, 2018 Westwind Media, already one of the top post production facilities in Los Angeles, has completed their upgrade of Stage 1 to support Dolby ATMOS—launching the facility into the forefront of the immersive sound market. Read Full

Severtson Screens Features Acclaimed Giant Electric Motorized Cinema-Sized Screens at 2018 InfoComm The SēVision 3D GX Giant Electric Motorized Projection Cinema Screens are Ideal for Large Venues Where a Screen Needs to be Raised & Lowered, Such as in Commercial, University/School, Museum, and Play & Opera Houses with Large Stage Environments Mesa, Arizona—May 10, 2018 Severtson Screens (severtsonscreens.com), a global leader in innovative and quality projection screens for the commercial, pro AV, home theater, and cinema markets, will feature the SēVision 3D GX Giant Electric Motorized Cinema-Sized Projection Screen line during InfoComm 2018, held from June 6-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth C3638. The screens are available up to 12 meters wide. Read Full

NEC Announces Release of New 10,000-Lumens Projector with 4K Native Resolution Highly reliable UHD projector provides excellent detail and color reproduction Chicago—May 8, 2018 NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc., a leading provider of commercial projectors and LCD displays, today announced the release of a new ultra-high definition installation projector, the PX1005QL. Read Full • Past Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. News • Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. Info • Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. Site

Dolby Laboratories Enables the Future of Entertainment Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos momentum showcased at CES San Francisco—Jan 6, 2017 This week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) is showcasing the future of consumer entertainment, and how it is delivering spectacular imaging and audio experiences in partnership with leading global brands such as Lenovo, LG, P&F USA (Philips), Sony, and TCL, across broadcast, over-the-top (OTT), Ultra HD Blu-ray, gaming, and music. Dolby has accelerated global partner momentum in all categories, with a growing number of Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos enabled products and content announced at the show. Read Full

Meyer Sound’s Legendary Pro Systems Moving into Residential and Private Cinema Market Ultimate Home Cinema Demonstrations Scheduled during CEDIA Expo Berkeley, CA—Aug 31, 2016 Meyer Sound’s involvement in the cinema world began back in 1980 when John Meyer built the original 650 subwoofer for the multichannel sound system touring with the 70mm theatrical release of Francis Ford Coppola’s "Apocalypse Now.” The legendary director later said, “If only every theatre had a system like this they would have the same remarkable experience I have on my stage.” Read Full

DTS and Paramount Enter Agreement to Include DTS:X Audio in Select Home Entertainment Releases Daddy’s Home, The Big Short, Zoolander No. 2 and Whiskey Tango Foxtrot are first Paramount titles to feature next-generation DTS:X immersive audio Calabasas, Calif.—Jul 19, 2016 DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI), a global leader in high-definition audio solutions, has entered into an agreement under which Paramount Home Media Distribution will release a collection of home entertainment titles with a DTS:X soundtrack. Read Full

Dolby Laboratories and Amazon Announce Availability of Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range on Amazon Video Amazon Original Series Bosch and Hollywood favorites come to life in Dolby Vision starting today San Francisco—Jun 27, 2016 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) and Amazon (NYSE: AMZN) today announced that the second season of the hit Amazon^® Original Series Bosch and a slate of blockbuster films are now available in Dolby Vision™ High Dynamic Range (HDR) on Amazon Video. U.S. Customers can now watch titles available in Dolby Vision via the Amazon Video app on compatible Dolby Vision enabled smart TVs. Amazon Video joins a growing number of streaming service providers that currently support Dolby Vision. Read Full

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Jun 16, 2016 Dolby Laboratories and Lionsgate Announce Collaboration to Bring Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Content to the Home

Jun 7, 2016 Lightspeed Design, Inc. Launches DepthQ® Virtual Reality Film Experience

Jun 2, 2016 D-BOX Technologies Announces Partnership with the Virtual Reality Company to Create Unprecedented Virtual Reality Experiences

Jan 5, 2016 Dolby Laboratories and LG Electronics Announce LG Premium TV Lineup Enabled with Dolby Vision Technology

Dec 10, 2015 IMAX Launches Private Theatre Business with More Than 80 Initial Signings

Oct 15, 2015 Movie Producer Jerry Bruckheimer Selects Barco Residential Projector for His New Home Theater

Oct 14, 2015 MStar Adopts Dolby Vision for 4K Ultra HD TV SoCs

Apr 9, 2013 Dolby Strikes Agreement with Cameron Pace Group to Bring 3D Entertainment to the Home

Nov 12, 2012 “Innovative Global industry Award” for Volfoni at International 3D Fair 2012

Jul 30, 2012 XPAND 3D Poises For Huge Push in Home Theater 3D Market With Establishment of New Home Theater Division

Jan 10, 2012 Volfoni showcases creative 3D technology, with its portfolio of passive and active 3D solutions at CES

Jun 10, 2011 At InfoComm 2011 in Orlando, Volfoni® will proudly introduce SmartCrystal™ Pro, their latest innovation in passive 3D technology

May 16, 2011 RealD and Samsung LCD Announce License Agreement for Full Resolution 3D Panels for PC and TV

Apr 8, 2011 ActivEyes® glasses by Volfoni, serving the professionals of NABshow 2011

Mar 22, 2011 Kit Digital and XDC Join Forces to Provide the Entertainment Industry with A Full Suite of Global Content Services

Feb 25, 2011 For the First Time in Europe, at the Cebit Conference in Hanover, Germany March 1 – 5, Volfoni® Will Unveil Activeyes®

Feb 14, 2011 MasterImage 3D Reveals New 3D Displays and Immersive 3D User Interface at Mobile World Congress

Jan 6, 2011 MasterImage 3D Showcases Glasses-Free 3D Mobile Displays at CES

Jan 4, 2011 RealD and Samsung LCD Jointly Develop New LCD Based RDZ™ 3D Display Technology

Jan 3, 2011 Volfoni Unveils “Activeyes”, World’s First Cross-Over (Active & Passive) and Multi-Functional 3D Eyewear at CES

Jan 3, 2011 Volfoni releases new EDGE™1.1 DLP®-Link™ 3D glasses

Nov 17, 2010 VIZIO Licenses RealD 3D Technologies

Oct 26, 2010 Consumer Demand Strong for 3D Movies

Oct 22, 2010 XPAND Universal 3D Glasses Now On Pre-Sale Through Amazon.com

Aug 18, 2010 RealD and Polaroid Eyewear Sign Global License Agreement for Polaroid® Premium 3D Eyewear

Exhibition

Dec 9, 2022 Christie Demonstrates Cinity Cinema System at CineAsia 2022

Dec 8, 2022 Sales of GDC SR-1000 Exceed Expectations Despite the Supply Chain Issue

Dec 8, 2022 Arts Alliance Media Guarantees 24/7 Support for Customers Worldwide

Dec 7, 2022 Toho Cinemas Advances Sustainable Cinema with Expansion of Laser Projection

TOHO Cinemas, one of Japan’s largest exhibitors, and Cinionic, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, announce the rollout of laser projection in 159 of the esteemed circuit’s theaters.

Industry

Oct 11, 2022 ICTA and the Cinema Foundation Form Partnership