Cinema Technology Oct. 27, 2021
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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.  


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.


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 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.


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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.


Dolby Laboratories has been a leader in developing many groundbreaking technologies and advancing the science of sight and sound for more than 50 years. Based in San Francisco with offices around the world, Dolby, through industry-leading research and engineering innovation, is expanding creative possibilities and enhancing collaborative relationships spanning musicians, filmmakers, and other artists as well as with businesses and consumers globally. Along with its partners, Dolby creates and delivers incredibly vivid experiences transforming entertainment and communications at the cinema, at home, on the go in mobile devices, and at work. Dolby Laboratories develops and delivers products and technologies that make entertainment experiences more realistic and immersive. By giving everyone the power to see, hear and feel the spectacular, Dolby is ideally positioned to transform the future of audio, voice, and imaging experiences worldwide.


DTS:X transports you into a new dimension of sound immersion by delivering truly captivating entertainment experiences. Be prepared -- this improved lifelike immersion and heightened realism makes horror movies scarier, comedies more laugh-out-loud, and car chase scenes even more intense. Movies are being shown with DTS:X sound at an ever-growing number of theaters in the U.S., China and Europe.


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.




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.
Industry Partners


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. 


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. 


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.
 


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.


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.​ ​
Shows & Events


CinemaCon 2022 has been scheduled for April 25 - 28, 2022 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.  Check the links below for the latest information. 


-- cancelled --  CineAsia 2021 has been scheduled for Dec 6-9th 2021 in Bangkok.  Check links for the latest  information. 


CineEurope 2021, has been re-scheduled for October 4-7 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.


ShowEast 2021 -- cancelled --,  scheduled to be held in Miami from Nov 8-11, 2021 at Loews 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.
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Christie Projection Showcases Cinema Talent at BFI London Film Festival London—Oct 14, 2021 Christie® is pleased to announce its powerful CP4440-RGB projector will be used as the flagship projection technology at the 65th annual BFI London Film Festival (LFF), running October 6-17, 2021.  Read Full • Past Christie News • Christie Info • Christie Site
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GDC Technology Unveils IAB Upgrade Option for DTS:XTM enabled SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media BlockTM Hong Kong—Oct 12, 2021 GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today its award-winning GDC SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ (IMB) featuring DTS:X immersive audio solution is provided with an upgrade option to enable IAB support.  Read Full • Past GDC Technology Limited News • GDC Technology Limited Info • GDC Technology Limited Site • Past DTS News • DTS Info • DTS Site
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Santikos Names Cinionic Exclusive Technology Partner Providing future-ready laser cinema solutions and Barco Alchemy media servers until 2024 Sacramento, CA—Oct 6, 2021 Santikos has selected Cinionic, the Barco, CGS, and ALPD cinema joint venture, as its exclusive technology partner for the next three years. Under the new agreement, Cinionic will power the San Antonio, Texas based circuit with laser cinema solutions and Barco Alchemy media servers. The exclusive partnership builds on Santikos’ long-standing relationship with Cinionic.  Read Full • Past Cinionic News • Cinionic Info • Cinionic Site
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ARENA Cinemas Go ‘All GDC’ in Landmark Conversion to GDC’s Cinema Automation Technology Barcelona—Oct 6, 2021 GDC Technology Ltd (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital solutions announced today ARENA Cinemas (‘Arena’), a leading European cinema chain in Switzerland, converted 58 screens across all locations to the GDC’s Cinema Automation 2.0 technology (‘CA2.0’) including the flagship 18-screen ‘Sihlcity’ site in Zurich.  Read Full • Past GDC Technology Limited News • GDC Technology Limited Info • GDC Technology Limited Site
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GDC Technology Forms Alliance with ECCO to Accelerate Growth of Mini-Theatres in Germany and Beyond Barcelona—Oct 5, 2021 GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions announced today ECCO Cine Supply and Service GmbH (‘ECCO’), a leading German digital cinema integrator have formally agreed to strengthen their business relationship.  Read Full • Past GDC Technology Limited News • GDC Technology Limited Info • GDC Technology Limited Site
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Christie Welcomes Return to In-Person CineEurope RGB pure laser projection and far-UVC disinfecting CounterAct on show Barcelona, Spain—Oct 4, 2021 Christie®, a global leader in audio visual technology, is excited to join the European cinema industry once again at CineEurope in Barcelona, from October 4-7 at Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona (CCIB). Christie will be at booth MR 134 for the 30th year of the show, the first in-person CineEurope event since 2019.  Read Full • Past Christie News • Christie Info • Christie Site
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GDC and Cinemeccanica Announce Signing of a Reseller Agreement Cinemeccanica to market, sell and provide after-sales service for the award-winning Espedeo Supra-5000 laser projector in Europe Barcelona—Oct 4, 2021 GDC Technology Ltd (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital solutions and Cinemeccanica SPA (‘Cinemeccanica’), a leading European digital cinema integrator announced today they have signed a non-exclusive reseller agreement for Cinemeccanica to market and sell the newly launched Espedeo Supra-5000 RGB Plus laser phosphor cinema projector (‘Supra-5000’) to its partners and customers across Europe.  Read Full • Past GDC Technology Limited News • GDC Technology Limited Info • GDC Technology Limited Site
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UGC Group Chooses Sharp/NEC for Four New Cinemas in France Munich and Barcelona—Oct 4, 2021 Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe today announces that its RB laser technology projectors have been selected by the UGC Group to be used across its four (4) new cinemas. Cinemas in Plaisir, Toulouse, Bordeaux, and Lyon in France will benefit from the unsurpassed brightness and rich colour spectrum delivered by Sharp/NEC’s cinema solutions.  Read Full • Past Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. News • Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. Info • Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. Site
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Cinionic Expands Exclusive 4-Year Agreement with B&B Theatres Cinionic selected as premier technology partner to elevate Grand Screen, powered by CGS Sacramento, California—Sep 30, 2021 Cinionic, the world’s leading provider of laser cinema solutions, announces an expanded 4-year exclusive agreement with B&B Theatres, the 6th largest exhibitor in the U.S., with nearly 500 screens across 55 locations.  Read Full • Past Cinionic News • Cinionic Info • Cinionic Site
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Christie Display Solutions Help the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Shine A Light on Moviemaking Los Angeles—Sep 30, 2021 Christie® is pleased to announce that it’s supporting the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures with projection and display technology and Professional Services. The Academy Museum is located in the movie capital of the world – Los Angeles – and opens to the public today.  Read Full • Past Christie News • Christie Info • Christie Site
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Oct 26, 2021 Lido Connect Transforms Historic Bangkok Theater Into a Multipurpose Venue With HARMAN Professional Solutions
Oct 25, 2021 AEON Entertainment Delivers Unprecedented Cinema Experiences With JBL Professional Loudspeakers
Oct 14, 2021 Eikon Group and Qube Wire Partner to Launch ‘Qube Eikon Distribution Services’ in Australia and NZ
Oct 12, 2021 POSitive Cinema Announces Partnership with KinoGram
Oct 12, 2021 Digital Cinema United Hires Ronnie Ycong to Lead the Americas
Oct 6, 2021 Arts Alliance Media Announce First Partnership as Sole MX4D Resellers with Grand Cinemas
Oct 4, 2021 Unique X And Flix Media To Deploy Advertising Accord and Movie Transit In Brazil
Oct 3, 2021 Arts Alliance Media Announce Partnership with MediaMation to Become Sole MX4D® Reseller
Oct 1, 2021 Unique X Launches Book The Cinema Private Cinema Screening Service In The UK With Odeon
Sep 30, 2021 Live Demonstration of Multiple Award-winning Espedeo Supra-5000 Laser Projector at CineEurope 2021
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GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that it will demonstrate the multiple award-winning Espedeo Supra-5000 RGB Plus laser phosphor cinema projector (“Supra-5000”) at this year’s CineEurope 2021, held on October 4 to 7 in Barcelona.
Sep 28, 2021 Clarus XC Entrusted to Deliver the Big Screen Experience at Cine Europe 2021
Sep 23, 2021 Unique X, Leading Cinema Software and Content Solutions Provider announces partnership with Diagonalfilm in Switzerland
Sep 22, 2021 Cinionic Heads to Barcelona with an All-Laser Portfolio
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Cinionic, the Barco, CGS, and ALPD cinema joint venture, announces its attendance at CineEurope 2021 with an all-laser portfolio of cinema solutions and enhanced services. Cinionic brings its exhibition, Cinionic World, with live presentations of its award-winning projection technologies to the show October 4-7 in Barcelona.
Sep 21, 2021 Barco Celebrates 100,000 Digital Cinema Projectors Production Milestone
Sep 16, 2021 Sharp/NEC Returns to San Sebastián International Film Festival as its Digital Cinema Projector Partner, in Collaboration with Kelonik
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Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe today announced it has been selected by the San Sebastián International Film Festival (SSIFF) to be its digital cinema projectors partner. Working with Kelonik, a leading integrator specialising in cinema projectors and sounds for cinemas, NEC’s projectors will be used at the 69th edition of the event, which takes place from 17 to 25 September 2021.
Sep 16, 2021 Big World Cineplex Chooses Christie RGB Laser Projection for its Flagship Multiplex in Wuxi
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Christie® is pleased to announce that Big World Cineplex has chosen its state-of-the-art RGB laser cinema projection systems for its flagship multiplex located in Wuxi, a prominent historical and cultural city in China’s Jiangsu province.
Sep 15, 2021 Severtson Screens Showcases Next Generation SAT-4K Cinema Screens & New Enhanced Cinema Screen Coating During CineEurope 2021
Sep 14, 2021 CMX Cinemas Goes Laser in Miami with Cinionic
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CMX Cinemas has selected Cinionic, the Barco, CGS, and ALPD joint venture, to power its flagship Dolphin 19 location in Miami, Florida, with its Laser Light Upgrade projection solution. CMX, which shares ownership with eighth largest global cinema circuit Cinemex, is a leading US exhibitor with over 350 screens.
Sep 14, 2021 Sharp NEC Display Solutions Introduces NC1803ML Blue Laser Projector
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Sharp NEC Display Solutions, a global leader in the projector and display market, today announced the availability of the NC1803ML laser projector in its digital cinema projection series.
Sep 9, 2021 Christie helps Toronto International Film Festival welcome guests back to theatres as the Official Digital Projection Partner
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Christie® is pleased to celebrate its 21st year as the Official Digital Projection Partner of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Running September 9-18th, the 46th edition of TIFF will feature in-person and outdoor screenings, as well as the return of digital screenings, with more venues.
Sep 9, 2021 CES+ Finds Success at CinemaCon 2021
Sep 2, 2021 GDC Technology to Unveil DTS:X and DTS:X IAB Audio Capabilities of SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Block
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GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today it is unveiling two powerful built-in audio processing features of SR-1000 IMB, which were showcased at CinemaCon 2021, the world’s largest convention for the cinema industry, held on August 23 to 26 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Aug 31, 2021 GDC Technology and DTS Sign Landmark Agreement to Deliver DTS:X™ IAB Solutions
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GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, and DTS®, a global leader in next-generation audio, imaging and sensing technology and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xperi Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: XPER) (“Xperi”), announced today that they signed a landmark agreement to deliver DTS:X IAB solutions. The IAB solution is designed to fully support SMPTE’s immersive audio bitstream (IAB) standard ST 2098-2.
Aug 26, 2021 Arts Alliance Media and Digital Cinema United Launch Combined TMS and eDelivery Solution in South Africa
Aug 25, 2021 Cinionic and PVR Cinemas Set New Premium Visual Standard in Delhi with P[XL] Powered By CGS
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Cinionic, the world’s leading provider of laser cinema solutions, brings its complete premium large format experience solution, Cinionic Giant Screen (CGS), to PVR Cinemas’ flagship site, Priya. The partnership comes as part of an urban rehabilitation initiative by PVR of its heritage location providing audiences thrilling cinematic experiences combined with the latest in premium cinema amenities and innovation.
Industry
Oct 20, 2021 Christie Set to Mass Produce Counteract with Care222, the Safer, Filtered Far-UVC Disinfection Technology for Use Around People
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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).
Downstream
Aug 31, 2021 GDC Technology to Showcase Espedeo Home Theater Solution during CEDIA Expo 2021
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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”
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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
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