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Arqiva London United Kingdom Ph: +44 1494 87 87 87 http://www.arqiva.com digitalcinemasales@arqiva.com

Roles: • Digital Distribution Network

Arqiva provides electronic delivery of Digital Cinema Packages and live alternative events to cinemas around the world, using Arqiva's robust Digital Cinema Satellite Distribution System and our dedicated Digital Cinema Platform.

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Arqiva, the communications infrastructure and media services company, operates at the heart of the broadcast, satellite and mobile communications markets. The company is at the forefront of network solutions and services in the digital world. Arqiva provides much of the infrastructure behind television, radio, satellite and wireless communications in the UK and has a significant presence in Ireland, mainland Europe and the USA. Customers include major broadcasters such as the BBC, ITV, BSkyB and the independent radio groups, major telco providers including the UK's five mobile network operators, and the emergency services.

Contacts:

Media Contact:

Darren Deans
Arqiva, Broadcast and Media
Tel: +44 (0)1494 878787
Email: darren.deans@arqiva.com

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Recent Arqiva News Jun 20, 2012 Everyman Cinemas Joins Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Satellite Distribution Network

Everyman Cinemas has joined Arqiva's Digital Cinema delivery platform on the IS905 satellite. The agreement covers the entire Everyman Cinema chain. Each cinema will be equipped to receive automated electronic delivery of Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) including feature films, trailers and advertising.

May 22, 2012 Arqiva Reaches Digital Cinema Milestone

Arqiva has delivered its 100<sup>th</sup> full-length feature film via its Digital Cinema Satellite Distribution System. The Hollywood blockbuster Digital Cinema Package (DCP) was<b> </b>delivered via the IS905 satellite to Arqiva’s network which connects cinemas across Europe.

Apr 23, 2012 Vue Cinemas joins Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Satellite Distribution Network

Arqiva has today announced that Vue Cinemas has joined Arqiva's Digital Cinema delivery platform on the IS905 satellite. All 69 Vue cinemas will be equipped to receive automated electronic delivery of Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) which include feature films, trailers and advertising. The cinemas will also be able to access extensive live alternative content, from sports to the arts, transmitted from all around the world by Arqiva via IS905.

Mar 31, 2011 Arqiva Partners with Sony to Deliver 3D Wimbledon Tennis to Worldwide Cinemas

Sony has selected Arqiva as their technology partner for the live global 3D distribution of the 2011 Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships to worldwide cinemas. This will be the first time this famous tournament has been transmitted live to cinemas or seen in stunning high-definition 3D, and so it represents an innovative and unique viewing opportunity for tennis enthusiasts all around the world. Four key matches will be transmitted - the men’s semi-finals, the women’s final and the men’s final.

Mar 8, 2011 Arqiva delivers live Q&A for ‘Ride, Rise, Roar’ into UK cinemas

Arqiva has enabled Digital Cinema partner Arts Alliance Media to include a live Question & Answer session with special screenings of the acclaimed documentary film ‘Ride, Rise, Roar’.

Mar 3, 2011 Arqiva Distributes World’s First Live 3D Opera to Cinemas

Arqiva has worked with major rights holder More2Screen to deliver a world first to digital cinema audiences around the UK and Ireland. On 23 February Arqiva’s digital cinema satellite platform distributed the world’s first live opera to cinemas in digital 3D. The English National Opera performance of Donizetti’s Lucrezia Borgia was directed by Oscar-winning film director Mike Figgis.

Feb 14, 2011 Reel Cinemas to Use Arqiva Satellite Distribution System

One of the UK’s leading independent cinema chains, Reel Cinemas, has signed a contract with Arqiva’s Digital Cinema partners, XDC. This will see Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Satellite Distribution System deployed at all of Reel Cinemas’ UK sites.

Jan 19, 2011 Arqiva Transmits ‘Believe: the Eddie Izzard Story’ to UK Cinemas

Arqiva, on behalf of Cineworld, has provided complete transmission services for the launch of Believe: The Eddie Izzard Storyin their UK Cinemas. Arqiva’s SNG/Production-facilities truck was deployed to the Cineworld Cinema on Haymarket where it played out and uplinked the film to satellites including Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Platform on IS905.

Dec 1, 2010 Arqiva Supports the Launch of an Independent Website for Live Alternative Content

Arqiva has supported the launch of an independent website promoting live alternative content to cinemas. The new website, LiveCinemaEvents.com, allows rights holders to publish details of their available events and for cinemas to express an interest in screening them. LiveCinemaEvents.com will carry the details of a wide range of sports, arts and entertainment content from all around the world.

Nov 18, 2010 Arts Alliance Media sells Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Satellite Distribution System to ‘The Space’ cinema circuit in Italy

Leading Italian cinema chain ‘The Space’ has signed a contract with Arqiva’s Digital Cinema partners, Arts Alliance Media. This involves The Space, one of Italy’s largest exhibitors, deploying Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Satellite Distribution System across their circuit.