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Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc., is the leading provider of a broad range of entertainment industry services and technologies to major Hollywood Studios and an international client base. Services include motion picture film processing, printing and distribution; EFILM digital intermediates; post production and subtitling services; titles design and digital VFX; DVD compression, encoding and authoring; digital cinema services, digital asset management, digital distribution; and marketing fulfillment services. Deluxe facilities include: Los Angeles, Toronto, London, Rome, Florence, Madrid, and Barcelona.
XDC is a global provider of digital cinema solutions in Europe. XDC manages operations for the deployment of digital cinema systems in theatres (based on different business models: VPF, leasing …), as well as preparing and delivering digital content which is distributed in cinemas. XDC also manufactures advanced digital cinema products: servers, theatre management systems, central libraries, and more.
Qube Cinema, Inc. 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. A subsidiary of India-based Real Image Media Technologies, Qube Cinema draws on decades of domain expertise in the media and entertainment space as well as long-standing relationships with key technology leaders.
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 12,000 servers installed worldwide, and continues to develop and introduce new products for theater owners as they transition to all digital exhibition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 
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 (Euronext Brussels: BAR) is active in more than 90 countries with about 3800 employees worldwide. Barco posted sales of euro 751 million in 2006.
XpanD, a distinguished leader for the most advanced 3D Active technologies in digital entertainment today, is both original and creative by delivering the highest performance in 3D. With an emerging library of diverse 3D digital films and strong relationships with major and independent distributors, we continue to amaze and inspire audiences around the globe. XpanD systems are offered for theaters and spaces of every size whether creating a new build, retrofitting into existing venues or outfitting a production/screening environment. From large format to smaller theatrical utilization, XpanD delivers the most sophisticated, easily adaptive and reliable 3D Digital technology available. Recognized as the highest level of acuity in 3D imaging, a predominant group of Hollywood studios, production/post-houses and creative content developers choose XpanD.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scrabble Entertainment is india’s only DCI complaint 2K Digital deployment entity. Scrabble provides digital cinema solution to the exhibition industry which follows JPEG2000 digital format confirming to DCI specifications. With its technological head start, Scrabble Entertainment is deploying the Hollywood studio prescribed 2K digitization standard and 3D screens in India. Scrabble’s long standing relationships with key technology leaders, scrabble plans to install 1750 projectors over the next five years. As a digital cinema service company, Scrabble works with content owners including major Hollywood studios, independent Distributors and the Exhibitors under a virtual print fee (VPF) business model.
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.
RealD is the global leader in 3D technology, leveraging decades of expertise to create the most stunningly realistic and enjoyable digital 3D experience in theaters worldwide.  RealD’s Cinema System is deployed across the world’s largest 3D network, delivering a powerful 3D experience and immersive visual with no flicker, no need to hold your head upright and no silly paper glasses, replacing them with lightweight, recyclable plastic shades.
Kinoton GmbH is a leading manufacturer of professional cinema technology. Kinoton’s wide range of D-Cinema equipment comprises a proprietary D-Cinema projector series as well as premium accessory devices for digital projection such as scalers or E-Cinema players. Moreover, the renowned system provider offers individual consulting, professional system integration and long-term aftersales service.
GDC Technology (“GDC”) is a subsidiary of a Hong Kong publicly listed company - Global Digital Creations Holdings Limited. As one of the leading global solution providers for digital cinema, media delivery and display markets, GDC has successfully delivered and installed digital cinema servers and advanced digital signage systems worldwide. GDC is currently the largest supplier of cinema servers throughout Asia and the second largest provider of cinema servers worldwide, serving its customers through offices in the US, Singapore, Hong Kong and China. GDC also holds Virtual Print Fee (“VPF”) agreements with major US studios and acts as a third-party for major deployments of digital cinema systems in Asia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MikroM, based in Berlin, Germany, is an independent technology provider for digital cinema specialising in field-proven Secure Media Block technologies. MikroM´s JPEG2000/MPEG-2 PCI decoder board MVC200-DC was the first FPGA based 2K Media Block for digital cinema servers conforming to DCI specifications on the market and has been integrated into several digital cinema servers. MikroM´s MVC10x decoder family based on the self-developed MPEG-2 HD decoder ASIC HiPEG+ has been used since 2002 in several digital cinema applications worldwide. With more than 12 years of experience in the cinema environment, MikroM continues to develop and introduce most flexible and future-proof 2K/4K Media Block solutions for both Digital Cinema/EC servers and digital cinema projectors. Upcoming products include a 2K/4K Integrated Media Block for digital cinema projectors.
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Barco Dazzles Theaters Around the Globe with DP2K Digital Cinema Projectors Kortrijk, Belgium—Jul 29, 2010
Barco, a global leader in digital cinema projection technology, announces that the first half of 2010 has brought impressive results for its digital cinema business thanks to the worldwide deployment of the DP2K series.  Full Release • Past Barco Press Rels. • Barco Dir. Page • Barco Web Site
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First Digital Cinema Drive-In Movie Theatre in the Country Selects Barco Spud Drive In, located in Driggs, Idaho, becomes the first “true” digital drive-in offering the best in digital DLP Cinema® technology, the brightest images, and 3D projection to showcase first-run movies Rancho Cordova, CA—Jul 27, 2010
Barco, the global leader in digital cinema technology, announced today that it has deployed its digital cinema projectors at Spud Drive In, making the venue the first “true” digital drive-in in America. While other outdoor theatres have utilized digital projectors to show DVDs to large outdoor audiences, Spud is the only drive-in to date to actually employ digital cinema projection and surround sound audio, with 3D technology planned for August showings.  Full Release • Past Barco Press Rels. • Barco Dir. Page • Barco Web Site
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XpanD Sponsors Refurbishment Of Iconic Cinema in West Bank: Cinema Jenin To Open With Festival And New 3D Theater World Leader in 3D Donates Cinema Package for Palestinian Theater Renovation JENIN, West Bank—Jul 22, 2010
With an ambitious goal of bringing cutting-edge entertainment and good will to the West Bank, German filmmaker Marcus Vetter has teamed with international sponsors, including global 3D leader XpanD, to renovate and reopen the sole-standing cinema complex in the city of Jenin.  The project is inspired by Vetter’s documentary, offering the war-torn area an entertainment venue that hasn’t opened its doors since the 1980s.  Full Release • Past XpanD Press Rels. • XpanD Dir. Page • XpanD Web Site
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Barco releases DCI compliant Series 2 projectors with integrated CineCanvas™ subtitling Kortrijk, Belgium—Jul 22, 2010
Digital cinema specialist Barco announced today that its DP2K family of digital cinema projectors is now available with integrated CineCanvas™ subtitling support. The new functionality can be installed via a simple firmware upgrade. Barco is the first digital projector manufacturer to offer this feature. Furthermore, Barco revealed that it has obtained full DCI compliance for its complete line of DP2K 'C' projectors.  Full Release • Past Barco Press Rels. • Barco Dir. Page • Barco Web Site
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NEC Display Solutions Becomes Industry’s First Manufacturer to Reach DCI Compliance for Full Range of Projectors NC1200C, NC2000C, NC3200S Digital Cinema Projectors Meet CTP Requirements Chicago—Jul 21, 2010
NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today that its entire line (NC1200C, NC2000C and NC3200S) of digital cinema projectors are the first in the industry to reach full Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI) Compliance.  Full Release • Past NEC Press Rels. • NEC Dir. Page • NEC Web Site
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Epic Theatres Picks GDC for Palm Coast Rollout New full-digital theatre to exclusively use GDC servers Sterling, Virginia—Jul 20, 2010
GDC Technology (“GDC”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, is pleased to announce the signing of an exclusive server deployment agreement with EPIC Theatres, a Florida-based theatre chain. Under this agreement, GDC will be the sole server provider for EPIC’s new all-digital theatre in Palm Coast, Florida. A total of 14 GDC servers were deployed, and the installation was successfully completed in time for the grand opening on June 29, 2010.  Full Release • Past GDC HK Press Rels. • GDC HK Dir. Page • GDC HK Web Site
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Korea's Largest Theatre Chain CJ CGV Standardizes on MasterImage Digital 3D Cinema Systems MasterImage 3D has captured more than 70% of Korea's 3D theatre system market Burbank, California and Seoul, Korea—Jul 19, 2010
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3D technology company MasterImage 3D, LLC announced today that CJ CGV, the largest theatre chain in Korea, recently converted 58 additional screens to 3D with MasterImage digital 3D cinema systems. In addition to supplying systems for all of CJ CGV's 160 3D theatres, MasterImage 3D has also installed four systems in Korea's Lotte Cinema in Suncheon.  Full Release • Past MasterImage Press Rels. • MasterImage Dir. Page • MasterImage Web Site
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Cine Planet and Cines Movieland Purchasing Additional NEC Digital Cinema Projectors and Screens from Ballantyne Strong for Peru and Chile Circuits LIMA, Peru & OMAHA, Neb.—Jul 19, 2010
Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE Amex: BTN), a provider of digital cinema projection equipment and services, cinema screens and other cinema products, announced today that it will provide NEC Digital Cinema projection systems and Ballantyne’s MDI/Strong cinema screens to outfit an additional 14 auditoriums, 12 for Cine Planet, Peru’s leading motion picture exhibitor, and 2 for its Chilean subsidiary, Cines Movieland.  Full Release • Past Strong Digital Press Rels. • Strong Digital Dir. Page • Strong Digital Web Site
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Arts Alliance Media Expands European Digital Cinema Base with Opening of Spanish Office London—Jul 16, 2010
Arts Alliance Media (AAM), Europe’s leading digital cinema company, today announced the opening of a further European base, in Barcelona, to provide a dedicated service to the Spanish and Portuguese market. The office will be headed by Guillaume Thomine-Desmazures, who has been based in AAM’s Paris office and will relocate to Barcelona to take the position of Sales Manager.  Full Release • Past Arts Alliance Media Press Rels. • Arts Alliance Media Dir. Page • Arts Alliance Media Web Site
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XDC/FTT and Cineplex Agree on Deployment of 451 Digital Screens in Germany Belgium—Jul 16, 2010
Cineplex, one of the large German cinema circuits, and the Belgian VPF service provider XDC agreed on the conditions of a digital roll-out of the 451 Cineplex screens. The German integrator FTT played an important role in the pre-negotiations and will also carry out a large part of the installations.  Full Release • Past XDC Press Rels. • XDC Dir. Page • XDC Web Site
More Press Releases Jul 15, 2010 Iconic “Karate Kid” Film Premieres in London Using Sony Professional’s 4K Digital Projection System
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At today’s UK Gala Premiere of Sony Pictures’ <em>The Karate Kid </em>, guests will take pleasure in watching the highly anticipated film using Sony Professional’s state-of-the-art Sony Digital Cinema 4K projection system.  Featuring more than four times the resolution of traditional Full-HD systems, the 4K system has been installed at the famous Odeon Cinema in Leicester Square.
Jul 15, 2010 Ballantyne Strong to Significantly Enhance Cinema Screen Production Capacity Through $6 Million Expansion Program
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Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE Amex: BTN), a provider of digital cinema projection equipment and services, cinema screens and other cinema products, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the Joliette, Quebec (Canada) facility that houses its Strong/MDI cinema screen manufacturing operations, as well as an adjacent parcel of land. Strong/MDI previously leased the facility.
Jul 14, 2010 IMAX to Form Strategic Partnership with Laser Light Engines Through Equity Investment Jul 14, 2010 Sensio Successful in Delivery to 33 Countries of First Worldwide Live 3D Event: 2010 Fifa World Cup™ Jul 13, 2010 Ultra-Bright Barco Digital Cinema Projector Used for Premiere of ’Tangshan Earthquake’
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Chinese film group Huayi Brothers has premiered its latest production “Tangshan Earthquake” in Tangshan using Barco's ultra-bright DP2K-32B digital cinema projectors. With a width of almost 33 meters, the screen used for this screening was 10 meters wider than an IMAX screen, making it the largest screen in the world. To achieve optimum visual effects, two Barco DP2K-32B 'Series II' digital projectors were used. Because of its record brightness, this projector model was the only product capable of fully reflecting the devastation caused by the earthquake 34 years ago.
Jul 13, 2010 GOOOOOAL! Cinedigm's First-Ever, LIVE 3D Broadcast of 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) Final Sells Out
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Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), the global leader in digital cinema and in theatrical distribution of LIVE 3D events, today shared the success of its 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) LIVE 3D broadcast. Cinedigm carried the championship match between Spain and the Netherlands to select Cinedigm Certified(TM) theatres around the United States and Canada, marking the first-ever cinematic live 3D broadcast of the world's most popular sporting event final. Thousands of fans flocked to the broadcast; close to 50 percent of locations sold out multiple screens and all saw per-customer grosses.
Jul 8, 2010 Bergen Kino: Alcons Cinema Experienced Jul 7, 2010 Deluxe Digital London signs agreement with SmartJog to distribute digital cinema content to Europe
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SmartJog, the global leader in managed digital delivery services, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Deluxe Digital London, a major content distributor in Europe.  Deluxe Digital London will service its clients using SmartJog’s Pan-European digital cinema network for the delivery of digital cinema packages (DCPs) to theatres in Europe.
Jul 7, 2010 Ballantyne Strong Secures New Order for 60 NEC Digital Cinema Projectors in China
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Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE Amex: BTN), a provider of digital cinema projection equipment and services, cinema screens and other cinema products, announced today that it has received a new order to provide 60 NEC digital cinema projectors to Beijing SunWah World Management Co., Ltd, China for theatres located throughout the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Initial projector shipments are expected to commence in Q3 ‘10, with the order slated for completion by early 2011.
Jul 7, 2010 XDC/FTT and Kinopolis Cinema Group Basically Agreed To Deploy 123 Digital Screens in Germany
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Kinopolis, a renowned German exhibitor, XDC, the n°1 digital cinema service company in Europe and FTT, the leading digital cinema service provider in Germany, have basically agreed on the terms for a deployment of 123 digital cinema systems at 15 cinemas.
Jul 1, 2010 Santa Rosa Entertainment selects Barco
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Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology announced today that Santa Rosa (SR) Entertainment is installing 16 of Barco's Series 2 digital projectors in its new Blue Oaks 16 Cinema opening later this year in Rocklin, CA.
Jul 1, 2010 Screen Digest Predicts European Digital Cinema Funding Shortfall of €450M Jul 1, 2010 Severtson Corporation Expands Adding New Location to Increase Screen Production Capacity - Silver 3D Screens Jul 1, 2010 IMAX Enters Partnership with Leading Russian Exhibitor Jun 30, 2010 Barco to Deploy 600 'Series 2' Digital Cinema Projectors in Dadi Digital Cinema Complexes
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Barco, a world leader in visualization and display solutions, proudly announces that it signed a major contract for the deployment of 600 'Series 2' digital cinema projectors for Dadi Digital Cinema, the only fully digital cinema chain in China.
Jun 29, 2010 Christie Brings 3D Digital Cinema to the “End of the World,” in Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina
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Christie® digital cinema projectors are found all over the world – and now they are also found at the “end of the world.” The Packewaia Cinema in Ushuaia, the capital of the Argentine province of “Tierra del Fuego” (“Land of Fire”) and the southernmost city in the world, has installed a Christie 3D digital projection system that is already playing to packed houses. With digital capabilities, the system can now offer first-run screenings of the latest Hollywood blockbusters, as well as the thrilling experience of 3D cinema.
Jun 29, 2010 National CineMedia (NCM) Expands its Cinema Network in the Midwest with the Addition of Great Escape Theatres Jun 24, 2010 Canada-based Empire Theatres selects Barco for 300+ screens
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Barco, a global leader in digital cinema projection, is proud to announce that it has been selected by Empire Theatres Limited of Canada to provide Barco Series II projectors to more than 300 of their screens.
Jun 23, 2010 Datasat Digital Entertainment Inks DC20 Digital Cinema Processor Deal With South Africa’s Ster-Kinekor
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Datasat Digital Entertainment is proud to announce that South Africa’s largest cinema exhibitor Ster-Kinekor will be installing the DC20 Digital Cinema Processor at more than 20 of their sites in the coming months.
Jun 23, 2010 Altitude 360 London Selects GDC for Server Deployment
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GDC Technology (“GDC”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, is pleased to announce that London’s Altitude 360, an iconic venue for corporate and private events famed for its astonishing 360˚ views over the heart of London, has opted for GDC servers in its recent upgrading program. London-based Future Projections was chosen to carry out the project work which involved GDC‘s SA-2100A servers as well as Barco’s DP1200 projectors.
Jun 23, 2010 Epic Theatres Selects Barco
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Barco, the global leader in digital cinema technology, announced today that EPIC Theatres has received its digital projectors for its new all-stadium, all-digital theatre in Palm Coast, Florida. EPIC's Palm Coast will be the first theatre in the area designed from the ground up for complete digital projection and 3D presentation. The new EPIC theatre opens 25 June 2010.
Jun 23, 2010 Cinedigm Teams with FIFA to Deliver the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Final in LIVE 3D on the Big Screen in the United States and Canada
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Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), the global leader in digital cinema and in theatrical distribution of LIVE 3D events, today announced its partnership with FIFA to bring the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Final  in LIVE 3D to a select group of Cinedigm Certified™ theatres in the United States and Canada.
Jun 23, 2010 Deluxe Digital London to use Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Platform
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Deluxe Digital London, a major cinema content distributor in Europe, has reached an agreement with Arqiva to use their European Digital Cinema Platform for the electronic delivery of Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) from international studios to cinemas across Europe.
Jun 22, 2010 Kinepolis Cinema Group Standardizes on MasterImage Digital 3D Cinema Systems
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Today at Cinema Expo 2010 in Amsterdam, 3D technology company MasterImage 3D, LLC announced that Kinepolis Cinema Group has standardized on MasterImage digital 3D cinema systems to bring stereoscopic 3D movies and programming to audiences across Europe.
Jun 22, 2010 Opus Arte chooses Arqiva for Royal Opera House Digital Cinema Distribution
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Opus Arte has chosen Arqiva to relay all its upcoming live feeds from the Royal Opera House to North America and Western and Eastern Europe reaching more than 300 “live-equipped” screens with opera and ballet titles – these include The Royal Opera’s Cosi fan tutte on Friday 10 September 2010 and Macbeth in June 2011 as well as The Royal Ballet’s Giselle on Wednesday 19 January 2011.
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Casting some light on 3-D
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‘Avatar’ Digital Aliens Spell Doom for Independent Theaters
The Prince Charles, a London movie theater that’s more likely to screen “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” than a James Cameron blockbuster, is struggling to pay for Hollywood demands to go digital.
Movie theaters turn to live event screenings to fill seats
Theaters open new revenue streams by beaming in live events such as ultimate fighting and opera.
The return of 35mm 3D: Two competing processes add a new dimension to stereoscopic race
To add to the mix, there have been recent announcements of two competitive 35mm film 3D systems: Technicolor 3D, from one of cinema’s best-known brands, and Oculus3D™, a recent newcomer to the market...
Movie Theaters Secure Financing for Digital Upgrade
Trio of Cinema Chains to Get $660 Million to Pay for Conversions Enabling 14,000 More Screens to Catch 3-D Film Wave
France's UGC joins digital game
One of Europe's major exhibitors, UGC, has announced a pact with Paris-based digital cinema provider Ymagis for digital conversion of all its 605 screens: 373 in France, 88 in Spain, 80 in Belgium, 6...
Banking giant helps bring 3-D to movie screens
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?
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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'
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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
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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.
German exhibs battle over digital cinema
German theater owners and the German Federal Film Board (FFA) are engaged in a high-stakes game of chicken with the future of digital cinema in the country hanging in the balance.
Picture sharpens for Digital Cinema rollout
The purse strings appear to be loosening for the long-delayed rollout of digital cinema.
Box office boost shows 3D is here to stay
Once regarded as a quirky fad for nerds wearing cardboard spectacles, 3D films are enjoying a mainstream renaissance and this time the medium is here to stay, entertainment industry experts say.
Technicolor rolls out 3D plan
Technicolor's 3D-on-film solution is finding some traction in the marketplace. The lab and post-production giant has announced support for Technicolor 3D from DreamWorks Animation, Lionsgate, Paramou...
Brussels plans tax on film distributors
The European Commission is considering imposing a fee on movie distributors to help fund the shift to digital cinema, which is expected to increase the EU's share of the global film market but is dee...
Feeling the heat: Latin America sees rapid growth of digital screens
Latin America has approximately 6% of the 2K DLP digital screens in the world. Almost 500 of these screens are situated in 19 territories. Nevertheless, just one year ago this region had only 0.7% of...
IDC wins new German digital cinema order
International Datacasting Corp. (TSX:IDC) has received an order from a new German customer that will be using IDC's satellite network equipment for a digital cinema service rollout in Europe, the com...
Theater Chains Seek $725 Million for Digital Upgrade
The three biggest U.S. theater chains are seeking to raise as much as $725 million to add digital screens needed for 3-D movies, resuming an effort that stalled last year, two people with knowledge o...
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Web Sites Cinema Technology Magazine www.cineserver.nl
Great new Dutch language digital cinema web site from Frank de Neeve.
www.manice.org
French Language digital cineam web site.
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Blog Pages CelluloidJunkie.Com
A new Digital Cinema blog
IT Broadcast and Digital Cinema
IT Broadcast and Digital Cinema
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...
Windows Media 9 Series for Digital Cinema Applications
Microsoft Windows Media 9 Series provides an end-to-end platform for the filmmaker working in digital media. The platform offers flexibility and integrated security and provides for significant cost ...
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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