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MasterImage 3D, LLC is a stereoscopic 3D technology company that provides pioneering 3D solutions for theaters, television and handheld devices. With systems installed in 38 countries worldwide, MasterImage offers audiences the best 3D image experience, while providing exhibitors with a compelling ownership-based pricing model.
Meyer Sound makes the finest loudspeakers for high-performance digital cinema applications, including VIP auditoriums and screening rooms.  Ideally suited for both feature movies as well as alternative content.  Meyer Sound is devoted to meeting the needs of exhibition, film post-production, music studios and sound reinforcement professionals with the finest audio systems available. 
Dolby Laboratories develops and delivers products and technologies that make the entertainment experience more realistic and immersive. For four decades Dolby has been at the forefront of defining high-quality audio and surround sound in cinema, broadcast, home audio systems, cars, DVDs, headphones, games, televisions, and personal computers. Based in San Francisco with European headquarters in England, the company has entertainment industry liaison offices in New York and Los Angeles, and licensing liaison offices in London, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.
Arts Alliance Media (AAM), based in London, Paris and Amsterdam, is Europe's leading provider of digital cinema technology, content and deployment, dedicated to building the largest digital cinema delivery network in Europe, and to supplying digital content - films, alternative programming and live events.
QSC is the cinema leader of complete D-cinema audio technology under one brand. Complete QSC B-chain solutions provide the very best play back for Digital Cinema, for both feature release and alternative content. QSC system designs offer remote monitor and control of cinema complex sound systems integrated into the D-cinema network infrastructure. With 40 years in the pro audio business QSC provides innovative solutions that integrate, signal processing, amplification and loudspeakers seamlessly to provide both exhibiters and cinema patrons a true D-cinema experience.
XDC Group (including FTT affiliates) is the leading digital cinema company in Europe, providing end-to-end digital cinema solutions including equipment supply, financing (VPF, leasing, etc.), training, installation, maintenance and 24/7 NOC support. XDC Group manages operations for the deployment of digital cinema systems in theatres (based on different business models), as well as preparing and delivering digital content which is distributed in cinemas.
Arqiva is a leading international satellite communications infrastructure company distributing digital cinema, video, and data to cinemas, government and broadcast customers around the world.  Arqiva also provides extensive media services through its studios and mobile broadcasting facilities.  Arqiva’s core assets include owned and operated teleports at key global locations including Los Angeles, Washington, London and Paris. These incorporate Arqiva’s comprehensive satellite capacity and international terrestrial fibre network.
Sonic Equipment Company is a one stop provider for all of your Digital Cinema needs. From site survey to install, our knowledgeable staff is there with you.  Our certified and bonded technicians will work you and your staff through the install and training. Be sure to ask us about our Digital Service options. From digital conversions to building new theatres, our company is your best choice. We have been building and renovating theatres for more than 20 years across the Midwest. This experience allows us to be there with you from consultation to your grand opening. Call us today or follow us on the web.
Harman International leverages the combined technical leadership and worldwide distribution networks of JBL Professional and Crown International to provide the most innovative digital audio systems available. JBL Cinema loudspeaker systems are the market leaders from sound stages and post production rooms to theatres worldwide. The new “next generation” ScreenArray® Series feature the latest JBL technical innovations. Crown DSi, Digital Screen Series, amplifiers provide the full range of power, while incorporating all digital processing required for the JBL cinema speakers, creating the perfect integrated digital theatre sound system.
Unique Digital kick-started the digital cinema advertising revolution in Europe. Following the conversion of all Norwegian screens for digital advertising in 2002, and their move into providing full Digital Cinema solutions, the company's technology has been installed in over 1500 screens in Europe. Unique Digital Ltd. is an active member of SAWA (Screen Advertising World Association) and holds a seat on the digital sub committee. Unique Digital Ltd. today operates out of London, Bergen, Oslo, and Dublin.
Barco, a global technology company, designs and develops visualization products for a variety of selected professional markets. Barco has its own facilities for Sales & Marketing, Customer Support, R&D and Manufacturing in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. Barco (NYSE Euronext Brussels: BAR) is active in more than 90 countries with about 3,500 employees worldwide. Barco posted sales of 897 million euro in 2010. 
FOCUX is the world leading provider of digital audio and visual products. Since the establishment of FOCUX, we have taken numerous strides with our breakthrough patented products, receiving high praise from consumers. The world's finest 3D glasses for movie theaters, the world's first wireless cinema audio processor, the world's first full-range coaxial cinema speaker, the world's first coaxial surround speaker, and the world's first ultra-thin 4-channel digital amplifier have created magic in the cinema industry. We just keep innovating new products, exceeding our customers' expectations and needs, which constantly grow and change.
Sony Digital Cinema™ 4K projection technology has continued to evolve to meet the ever expanding needs of digital cinema exhibition and be compliant with the DCI specifications. The projector’s 4K resolution is derived from its 4096 by 2160 pixel matrix, or approximately 8.8 million pixels, allowing it to deliver the highest image resolution cinema projection today -- four times the resolution of 2K projection systems and consumer HD televisions. Sony Digital Cinema™ 3D is provided by Sony’s dual-lens adaptor system which presents 2K images to both eyes at once, for a comfortable, realistic viewing experience. Sony 4K also supports 60P for the full impact of 3D live sports, converts and gaming events.
USL, Inc. is a global supplier of quality cinema products.  USL is engaged in the manufacture and research & development of cinema audio equipment, cinema visual and audio test equipment as well as specializing in digital cinema applications. USL's equipment and products are utilized by independent theaters, production companies, and sound stages. USL's cinema sound equipment is sold and used in every country in the world.
Doremi Cinema is the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of digital cinema servers and mastering stations. Doremi’s DCP-2000 was the first commercially available server capable of playing JPEG2000 digital movies conforming to DCI specifications. With its technological head start, Doremi has over 34,000 servers installed worldwide, and continues to develop and introduce new products for theater owners as they transition to all digital exhibition.
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.
Imm Sound is a pioneer in 3D sound for the film industry in the era of digital cinema. Their technology ensures maximum quality and the future of 3D sound and opens the door to a much more immersive new way to enjoy the movie theater. Imm Sound 3D audio equipment has been operating in cinemas in Europe and America, and is today the world market leader with the largest number of movie theater screens with 3D sound.
Technicolor Digital Cinema has been a pioneer in the advancement of digital cinema initiatives.  By working side-by-side with content providers as a technology enabler and service provider, Technicolor is utilizing its industry knowledge and expertise to develop solutions for technologies and standards to facilitate the global commercialization of digital cinema.  With locations worldwide, Technicolor offers the most comprehensive set of digital cinema services including content mastering, satellite & physical distribution, digital key management, and fulfillment services for accessories such as 3D glasses—all supported by a 24/7 multilingual customer call center.  Technicolor has mastered and distributed features for every major studio, currently serving cinemas in 35 countries, and operates the largest digital cinema satellite footprint in the industry.  Additionally, Technicolor delivers pre-show advertising content via its satellite distribution network to over 6,000 screens weekly.
Volfoni is a leading 3D equipment specialist. Mastering the whole production process from R&D to distribution, Volfoni offers 3D technologies for all 3D applications from 3D Cinema to immersive simulation as well as engineering, home cinema and gaming. To match increasing demand in 3D products, Volfoni has massively invested in R&D to become one of the few companies worldwide to offer active and passive 3D solutions. Volfoni products are appreciated by the most demanding users because they answer, in a creative way, the constantly changing needs of the various 3D applications which are currently booming.
As one of the world's leading global solution providers for digital cinema, media delivery and display markets, GDC Technology (“GDC Tech”) has successfully delivered and installed digital cinema servers, projection and 3D systems worldwide. GDC Tech is currently the largest supplier of digital cinema servers throughout Asia and the second largest provider of digital cinema servers worldwide, serving its customers through offices in the US, Spain, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and China. GDC Tech is a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group.
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.
2010 marks the introduction of the next generation projectors with Series 2 electronics platform from DLP Cinema.  The new projectors will display images in 2K and Enhanced 4K and will feature the leading attributes for which DLP Cinema is known...precise colors complaint to the DCI specifications, superior contrast ratio, and proven reliability.  In addition, the new platform integrates high security requirements and specifications defined by DCI.  Also, the new electronics platform features increased bandwidth to enhance alternative content broadcasting and the live 3D experience. The most important benefit to exhibitors and audiences is images in 2K and Enhanced 4K are displayed in exact colors.  But you don’t have to take our word. The DLP Cinema team received the 2009 Academy® Scientific and Engineering Award for Color Accuracy.
Strong Digital is a division of Ballantyne of Omaha, a provider of motion picture projection, specialty lighting and digital cinema equipment and services. Ballantyne also supplies specialty projection equipment utilized by major theater chains and location-based entertainment providers and manufactures specialty entertainment lighting products used at top arenas, television and motion picture production studios, theme parks and architectural sites around the world.
International Datacasting Corporation is a global leader in digital content distribution for the world’s premiere broadcasters in radio, television and digital cinema. IDC offers a broad portfolio of advanced solutions including Pro Audio, Pro Video, Pro Cinema and Pro Data for implementing broadcast content contribution and distribution applications. IDC’s solutions and IDC Systems are in demand for radio and television networks, digital cinema, 3D live events, distance learning, satellite news gathering, sport contribution, digital signage, and IPTV among others. IDC is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with regional offices in Arnhem, the Netherlands and in San Diego, California. IDC has installations in over 100 countries and service offices in Australia, Singapore and China with an international network of value-added partners and distributors.
Ymagis is dedicated to Digital Cinema services. Ymagis offers its expertise to film distributors and advertising agencies, producers and exhibitors. Services include VPF deployment management, DCP/KDM servicing and digital cinema installation and maintenance. Ymagis has signed VPF agreements with the six US major studios, as well as many local European distributors and advertising agencies. Ymagis has also agreed to deploy digital systems in cinemas representing more than 2250 screens throughout Europe, of which 1300 are already deployed. Ymagis has contractual relationships with both exhibition circuits and art house independents cinemas.
Datasat Digital Entertainment (formerly DTS Digital Cinema) is an expert provider of digital entertainment services for content owners and exhibitors. A leading innovator and supplier of 5.1 digital surround sound for motion pictures, the company specializes in content management solutions for the delivery and exhibition of movies and other content in digital form, with a dedicated focus on supporting the film industry's transition to digital cinema.
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 NEC's digital cinema projectors meet DCI specifications for performance and reliability, meeting the requirements of today’s cinema industry. NEC also offers full digital signage solutions, highlighted by its award-winning 32”-82” LCD displays and multimedia projectors, for lobbies, concessions and concourses.
Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. is the global leader in fulfilling the promise of digital cinema. Its ground-breaking technology platform helps exhibitors, distributors, studios and content providers transform the consumer movie experience -- by expanding theatrical features to include not only movies but also live 2-D and 3-D performances such as sporting events, concerts and gaming. The Company also enables theatres to create exhibitions and advertising opportunities targeted to specific audience groups and locations thereby offering new revenue opportunities for these venues. Cinedigm's leading digital cinema platform and one-of-a-kind satellite delivery operations support more than 3,700 theatre screens across the United States with over nine million digital showings of Hollywood features to date.
Kinoton GmbH is a leading manufacturer of premium cinema technology. Kinoton provides professional D-Cinema equipment for 2D and 3D as well as a large range of high-quality accessories for digital cinema applications such as scalers, interfaces and E-Cinema players. Moreover, the renowned system provider offers individual consulting, professional system integration and long-term after sales service.
Moving Image Technologies manufacturers and markets a full complement of cinema exhibition equipment and services to support the industry’s transition to digital cinema, including: custom engineering, systems design, integration, digital technology solutions for 3D, digital cinema, pre-feature on-screen advertising and components. Moving Image Technologies’ mission is to have the most talented, passionate people in cinema working to provide the best presentation tools for the cinema exhibition industry.
D3D Cinema is a Chicago-based company that offers complete digital 3D cinema solutions and services to museum and attraction industry clients worldwide. D3D offers a fresh and unique partnership approach to cinema design and 3D content, from theater integration to signature film production. D3D is a sister company of Giant Screen Films, a global leader in large-format film production & distribution.
Today, amongst the handful of companies across the world that are working to fulfil the exacting needs of DCI, there are fewer still that look beyond. Qube Cinema is committed to creating a seamless world of Digital Cinema with products that are innovative, powerful, reliable and cost-effective. Qube Cinema is a company with a passion for cinema and a thorough understanding of film, video, audio and computer technology along with vast experience in the production, post-production and exhibition industries - a unique combination of expertise that has helped in the development of the company's digital cinema technology.
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dcinex™ – A New Brand for XDC, FTT and BEWEGTE BILDER XDC, FTT and BEWEGTE BILDER announce the merging and rebranding of their group to dcinex™. Cannes—May 16, 2012
XDC, FTT and BEWEGTE BILDER are leading service providers of Digital Cinema services in Europe. The decision to merge and develop the new common brand – dcinex™ - is intended to leverage the enormous potential and knowledge base of the entities while reinforcing the synergies amongst all three parties.  Full Release • Past XDC Group Press Rels. • XDC Group Dir. Page • XDC Group Web Site
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Arts Alliance Media Signs Virtual Print Fee Deal with Medusa Film London—May 16, 2012
Arts Alliance Media, the worldwide leader in digital cinema, has announced that it has signed a long term VPF (Virtual Print Fee) contract with Medusa Film, Italy’s leading film distributor.  Full Release • Past Arts Alliance Media Press Rels. • Arts Alliance Media Dir. Page • Arts Alliance Media Web Site
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Barco Showcases Groundbreaking 4K Laser Projection Among Numerous Technology Firsts Launched at Cinemacon Rancho Cordova, Calif., USA—May 15, 2012
Barco, the global digital cinema technology leader, impressed hundreds of attendees at this year’s CinemaCon, demonstrating ultra-bright 4K laser projection, a never-before-seen exhibition of High Frame Rate movie footage at 120 fps per eye, its premier 3D multi-channel cinema audio solution, and a stunning 3D projection mapping show on Caesars Palace.  Full Release • Past Barco Press Rels. • Barco Dir. Page • Barco Web Site
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Men in Black III German Premiere Showcased On Sony Digital Cinema 4K Projectors At World’s Largest 3D Screening London—May 15, 2012
Sony Pictures and Berlin’s O2 World held host to the German premiere of Men in Black III last night, with the film screened using state-of-the-art Sony Digital Cinema 4K projection systems.  Displaying an image at more than four times the resolution of traditional 2K digital cinema projection systems, the premiere provided attendees with the ultimate-viewing experience.  Full Release • Past Sony Digital Cinema Press Rels. • Sony Digital Cinema Dir. Page • Sony Digital Cinema Web Site
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Doremi to Equip All Rooms at the 65th Cannes Film Festival for 2K and 4K Screenings Doremi technical partner of the 65th Cannes Film Festival, May 16 to 27 Sophia Antipolis—May 14, 2012
In 2003, when Doremi first installed its servers at Cannes for the screening of James Cameron's "Ghosts of the Abyss", it initiated a relationship of trust between Cannes and digital technology. Since then, with the development of innovative technologies for digital cinema, Doremi’s involvement at the Festival has expanded. The company has now reached a prominent position in the Festival’s organization and plays a major role in the presentation of all films, both in the Official Selection and other presentations.  Full Release • Past Doremi Cinema Press Rels. • Doremi Cinema Dir. Page • Doremi Cinema Web Site
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Qube Cinema Demos Multi-IMB Synchronization, IMB-Supported Laser Projection and HFR 3D at CinemaCon 2012 New Technologies Represent Major Milestones in Digital Projection Burbank, CA—May 14, 2012
Qube Cinema demonstrated a series of industry firsts at CinemaCon in Las Vegas recently, including multi-IMB sync, 3D projections running at 120 fps per eye (240 fps total), and a special demonstration of new laser projection technology from Barco.  Full Release • Past Qube Cinema Press Rels. • Qube Cinema Dir. Page • Qube Cinema Web Site
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Polson Theatres Selects Barco Exclusively for Circuit-Wide Digital Cinema Deployment Rancho Cordova, Calif., USA—May 3, 2012
Barco, the global digital cinema technology leader, has completed installation of 26 DLP Cinema® projectors in Polson Theatre’s 11 sites located throughout Montana.  Full Release • Past Barco Press Rels. • Barco Dir. Page • Barco Web Site
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Classic Cinemas Is Full Speed Ahead on its Digital Rollout with GDC Technology Servers Sterling, Virginia—May 2, 2012
GDC Technology (“GDC Tech”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, was selected by Downers Grove, Illinois (USA) based Classic Cinemas (“Classic”) to provide the SX-2000A Digital Cinema Server with Integrated Media Block (“IMB”) for it’s complete digital conversion of 100 movie screens. Classic installed 100 new GDC Tech servers which feature advanced digital cinema technology.  Full Release • Past GDC Technology Limited Press Rels. • GDC Technology Limited Dir. Page • GDC Technology Limited Web Site
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Dolby Theatre™ to be Home of the Academy Awards® and World’s Stage for Entertainment Sound Dolby Creates Showcase for Innovation at Iconic Hollywood Landmark, Beginning with new Dolby® Atmos™ Sound Technology San Francisco—May 1, 2012
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) today announced that the Dolby Theatre™, the iconic Hollywood landmark known to the world as the home of the Academy Awards®, will be the world’s stage for entertainment sound.  Full Release • Past Dolby Press Rels. • Dolby Dir. Page • Dolby Web Site
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Rapid Market Adoption for Barco’s 3D Cinema Audio Format Kortrijk, Belgium—Apr 27, 2012
Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, is proud to announce that Barco’s Auro 11.1 3D sound format for cinemas continues to be installed at leading exhibitors around the world. Recently, Cinema City International and Blitz Cinestar have selected Auro 11.1 as their preferred cinema sound format which creates the most immersive cinema experience available for moviegoers.  Full Release • Past Barco Press Rels. • Barco Dir. Page • Barco Web Site
More Press Releases May 15, 2012 XPAND 3D Continues Partnership With Cannes Film Festival May 8, 2012 Movielabs Issues RFP Trusted Device List Registry for Digital Cinema May 2, 2012 The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) Launches Cinema: Digital Innovation Award, Relevant to Digital Agencies, Developers, Communications Experts, Entrepreneurs and Film Lover Apr 30, 2012 CinemaxX Mannheim Chooses Alcons Apr 26, 2012 Technicolor Partners with Theatres at Mall of America® for Terrestrial Electronic Distribution for Feature & Trailer Content
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Technicolor (Euronext Paris: TCH) today announced that it has successfully completed a terrestrial electronic distribution of feature and trailer content to Theatres at Mall of America®.
Apr 26, 2012 GDC Technology and NEC Present Groundbreaking Live Demonstration Using GDC’s SX-3000 Standalone Integrated Media Block (“IMB”) and NEC’s 4K Laser Projector at CinemaCon 2012
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GDC Technology (“GDC Tech”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, and NEC, a leading provider of commercial LCD and projector solutions, have teamed up and presented the first-ever demonstration of High Frame Rate (“HFR”) in 3D utilizing a GDC SX-3000 Standalone IMB and NEC’s next-generation 4K-resolution laser projector at NEC’s Milano Meeting Suite during CinemaCon 2012.
Apr 26, 2012 75 Screens from ACEC Cines Sign Spanish Digital Deal with Arts Alliance Media
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In a further step forward for digital cinema in Spain, Arts Alliance Media (AAM) has announced a deal with 75 screens from the group of independent exhibitors ACEC Cines (Area Catalana de Exhibición Cinematográfica).  More screens from the group may be added to this agreement to accelerate the digital transition in Spain.
Apr 26, 2012 Frank Theatres Selects GDC Technology for Digital Cinema Conversion
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GDC Technology (“GDC Tech”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, announced today Frank Theatres (“Frank”), a division of the Frank Family Entertainment Group, has selected GDC SX-2000A Digital Cinema Servers with Integrated Media Block (“IMB”) for its digital conversion with NEC projectors. This deployment covers close to 80 renovated and redesigned screens and an additional 36 newly constructed screens, which will be completed by the end of 2012 or by mid 2013 respectively.
Apr 26, 2012 Arts Alliance Media and Sony Pictures Releasing International Corporation Announce Digital Cinema Support Agreement In Latin America
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Arts Alliance Media (AAM), one of the world’s leading providers of digital cinema services, has announced a deal with Sony Pictures Releasing International Corporation (SPRI) to enable exhibitors across Latin America to convert their cinemas to digital.
Apr 26, 2012 Titanic 3D Premiere Sets Sail on Spectral™ 240 Screen Apr 25, 2012 Qube Cinema Brings 120 fps 3D to CinemaCon
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Today at CinemaCon, Qube Cinema demonstrated dual-projector 120 fps stereoscopic 3D playback during the Filmmaker’s Lunch with a panel that included Ang Lee and Martin Scorsese.
Apr 25, 2012 India’s Largest Cinema Chain – Inox Leisure and Fame India Select GDC Technology and Barco for 100% Digital Cinema Conversion
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GDC Technology (“GDC Tech”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, is pleased to announce today that it has been selected as the exclusive digital cinema provider to convert all the cinema multiplexes operated by Inox Leisure Limited (“INOX”) and Fame India Ltd (“FAME”) in India.
Apr 25, 2012 Arclight Chooses Christie for Digital Cinema Projectors for Both 2K and 4K Movie Experiences
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Christie®, a global leader in digital cinema projection, today announced that ArcLight Cinemas has completed the digital conversion of its four locations in California, boasting 33 auditoriums and 61 screens, with Christie Solaria® Series CP2210 2K, Christie CP4220 and Christie CP4230 4K projectors aligned to provide the best in both conventional and premier movie experiences.
Apr 25, 2012 GDC Technology Partners with Ballantyne Strong to Supply Digital Cinema Servers to Zyacorp Entertainment
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GDC Technology (“GDC Tech”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, is pleased to announce the sale of 55 GDC digital cinema servers, supplied through Ballantyne Strong (“Strong”), for the digital deployment of CINEMAGIC<sup>®</sup> Stadium Theaters owned and operated by Zyacorp Entertainment, a Zyacorp Company headquartered in Bedford, New Hampshire.
Apr 25, 2012 XPAND Infinity 3D Glasses Used By NEC Display Solutions at CinemaCon 2012
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XPAND 3D today announced that NEC Display Solutions is using the XPAND Infinity 3D glasses at CinemaCon 2012 in a cinema exhibit that is sure to give show attendees an immersive and thrilling 3D cinema experience.  NEC is a leading provider of digital cinema and multimedia projectors and integrated display solutions.
Apr 25, 2012 Rave Cinemas Turns to Harkness Screens’ Digital Screen Checker to Maintain Cinema Brightness Levels Apr 24, 2012 Christie and RealD Debut Brightest Commercially Available 3D Dual Projection System at Cinemacon
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Christie Duo™ combined with the new RealD XL-DP Cinema System today to project Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Sneak Peek” of The Hobbit in 3D, presented at High Frame Rates (HFR) of 48 frames per second, achieving an unprecedented combination of uniformity and brightness.  Christie®, a global visual technology company, and RealD, a leading global licensor of 3D technologies, powered today’s major studio presentation in the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
Apr 24, 2012 QSC Debuts the DXP Digital Expansion Processor at CinemaCon
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QSC Audio Products LLC announces that the DXP Digital Expansion Processor will be introduced for the first time at the company’s booth at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, April 28-30, 2012.
Apr 24, 2012 Barco and Doremi Team Up to Launch World’s First DCI-Certified Projection and Integrated Media Server Packages for Digital Cinema
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On the occasion of the CinemaCon Convention in Las Vegas, NV, USA, Digital Cinema technology leaders Barco and Doremi have announced that they are teaming up to launch fully integrated, ready-to-use projection and media server solutions for the Digital Cinema industry.
Apr 24, 2012 China Film Group Selects Barco and GDC Technology Integrated Digital Cinema Systems for 500 Unit Deployment
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Barco, the global digital cinema technology leader, is supplying 350 DP2K-20C and 150 DP2K-32B systems equipped with GDC Technology (GDC Tech) SX-2000 integrated media blocks (IMB) to the China Film Group (CFG).
Apr 24, 2012 Dolby Unveils Suite of New Offerings at CinemaCon 2012
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Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) will showcase an array of new digital cinema offerings at CinemaCon<sup>®</sup> 2012 (Caesars Palace, booth 2311). For the first time, Dolby will demonstrate the new Dolby<sup>®</sup> Atmos platform as well as high frame rate (HFR), 4K, and 3D visual capabilities at the Brenden Theatres in the Palms Hotel.
Apr 24, 2012 Sonic Equipment Company Joins Forces with Arnold Park Digital to Address the Challenges Faced by Art House Theatres and Independent Exhibitors
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Sonic Equipment Company, the national leader in digital cinema integration, has announced an exciting new partnership with Arnold Park Digital, a new division of production company Arnold Park Media that specializes in independent film events. The two companies are combining their expertise to bring digital cinema to independent and art house exhibitors.
Apr 24, 2012 NEC Display Solutions Showcases Latest Digital Cinema, Digital Signage Technologies at Cinemacon 2012
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NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD displays and projector solutions, announced today that it will showcase its latest digital cinema and digital signage technologies in Booth No. 2717 and the Milano Meeting Suite at CinemaCon 2012, which runs today through April 26 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nev.
Apr 24, 2012 Sony Continues Leading Exhibitor Shift to Digital with More Than 13,000 Sony Digital Cinema 4K Projectors Shipped Worldwide
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At CinemaCon 2012, Sony Digital Cinema today announced that its technology is increasingly being found at the heart of today’s cinema experience, as the company reached the milestone of more than 13,000 Sony Digital Cinema 4K projectors shipped worldwide. Sony revealed that demand for its broad range of digital cinema solutions is growing with complementary services and technologies signed on at hundreds of exhibitor sites.
Apr 24, 2012 China Film Group Selects GDC Technology and Barco Integrated Digital Cinema Systems for 500 Unit Deployment
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GDC Technology ("GDC Tech"), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, is pleased to announce the signing of a new digital cinema server deployment contract with Barco, the global digital cinema technology leader. A total of 500 GDC SX-2000 Digital Cinema Servers with Integrated Media Block ("IMB"), along with 350 DP2K-20C and 150 DP2K-32B of Barco’s systems will be supplied to the China Film Group ("CFG").
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Lifting a roadblock limiting the availability of 3-D movies at the local multiplex, banking giant JP Morgan Chase & Co. has raised nearly $700 million on behalf of a group of the country's largest th...
In its current avatar, 3D vision gets a bit clouded
Said CEO of Scrabble Entertainment — sole digital deployment agency for Avatar in India — Ranjit Thakur: ‘‘We have been giving training to the staff manning projectors for 3D screenings. With digital...
Indian screens in new ‘avatar' will help better collections
An Indian company with non-exclusive right to deploy a projections system based on 2K DCI (Digital Cinema Initiative) of leading Hollywood studios has already embarked on a mission to convert about 1...
A High-Tech Movie Battle: Which 3-D Glasses Are Best?
While the blue-skinned Na’vi are shooting arrows out of the screen toward the audience in the 3-D movie “Avatar,” another battle is being fought in the theater — over the goofy-looking glasses that m...
Fox Doubles Down on Cameron in $380 Million Bet on ‘Avatar’
James Cameron turned down a chance to make “Avatar” for Twentieth Century Fox more than a decade ago to wait until technology caught up with his imagination. Audiences will decide this weekend whethe...
The UK digital 3D cinema explosion
Cinemas are going through something of a renaissance of late, with a little thing called 3D bringing the public back to the big screen in their droves.
Indian multiplexes go 3-D for 'Avatar'
New Delhi: With celebrated Hollywood filmmaker James Cameron's much-anticipated three-dimensional (3D) sci-fi epic "Avatar" slated for worldwide release Dec 18, Indian multiplexes have begun setting ...
Kodak Quits Hardware Manufacture in Digital Cinema
Kodak will cease manufacture of all hardware within its Digital Cinema System and will instead focus on licensing the technology to other companies. Kodak cites an ever-increasing level of technical ...
Digital heads east: China, India and Korea lead the conversion race
Following the lead of the U.S. and European markets, in 2009 digital conversions in much of Asia continue to inch forward, propelled largely on a screen-by-screen basis as justified for specific 3D t...
Some theaters trapped in 2nd dimension by credit freeze
Hollywood executives likely will credit director James Cameron if his megabudget sci-fi film Avatar strikes gold for Fox next month.
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Web Sites Cinema Technology Magazine www.cineserver.org
Great new English language digital cinema web site from Frank de Neeve.
www.manice.org
French Language digital cineam web site.
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A new Digital Cinema blog
Patrick von Sychowski's Blog
This blog is where I offer a personal sideways glance at the digital film and cinema industries. Cinema is going through a profound change that is as yet little understood or charted.
Scott Kirsner's Blog
For almost ten years now, I've been writing about innovation in publications like the New York Times, Wired, Variety, Fast Company, the Boston Globe, The Hollywood Reporter, Salon.com, and Newsweek. ...
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Whitepapers NATO Digital Cinema System Requirements
This document represents exhibitor requirements for digital cinema systems that supplement the requirements of other industry organizations. These requirements are intended for use by system provide...
JPEG Home Page
Welcome to the official site of the Joint Photographic Experts Group, JPEG, and Joint Bi-level Image experts Group, JBIG. As well as our members' site, it offers other useful sources of information a...
Overview of the MPEG-4 Standard
MPEG-4 is an ISO/IEC standard developed by MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group), the committee that also developed the Emmy Award winning standards known as MPEG-1 and MPEG-2. These standards made int...
NATO Resolution on digital cinema
RESOLUTION The Board of Directors November 18, 2004 Dana Point, California
MPEG Pointers & Resources
MPEG (pronounced M-peg), which stands for Moving Picture Experts Group, is the name of family of standards used for coding audio-visual information (e.g., movies, video, music) in a digital compresse...
The MPEG Home Page
This is the home page of the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) a working group of ISO/IEC in charge of the development of standards for coded representation of digital audio and video.
Sony develops "SXRD", a display device capable of generating high resolution, high contrast images o
Sony Corporation today announced the development of SXRD (Silicon X-tal*1 Reflective Display), a liquid crystal display device for use in projectors, which achieves a panel contrast of over 3000:1 wi...
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