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CES+ is the premier partner in cinema solutions. For the past 35 years has been a pioneer delivering innovative first-in-market technology and will revolutionize the industry with his one-of-a-kind Cinema-as-a-Service solution offering to become the disruptive facilitator of the evolution of the modern movie theater operation. CES+ is headquartered in Miami, Florida, and serves clients globally.


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”-98” LCD displays, multimedia projectors and desktop monitors for lobbies, concessions and concourses.


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.


QSC Cinema is the global leader in signal processing, power amplifiers, and loudspeakers for all cinema applications. 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.


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.


Unique X, Based in the UK, is a new brand for the future of digital cinema, providing intelligent autonomous solutions and content services.  Unique X operates in 65 countries globally. To date, more than 70 million GB of data have been transferred, and over 60 million advertising playlists have been delivered. Solutions include RosettaBridge TMS, RosettaNet Estate Management System, Movie Transit (DCP Content Delivery Network), Basekey (KDM management), RosettaPOS (Point of Sale), RosettaLive (Event Streaming) and our pre-show products of Advertising Accord, Ad Transit and Smart Trailering.


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.


GDC Technology Limited is a digital cinema solutions provider. GDC Technology develops, manufactures and sells digital cinema servers, content storage systems, theatre management systems and network operations center software for digital cinema. In addition, GDC is the appointed worldwide certification services agent, with exclusivity in Asia to certify DTS:X immersive sound auditoriums for DTS, Inc. GDC also provides a suite of digital cinema products and services, including integrated projection systems, 3D products, projector lamps and silver screens. GDC's subsidiary, GDC Digital Cinema Network Limited, manages VPF for approximately 5,000 theater screens and 250 motion picture distributors worldwide.


Bardan Cinema has been a leader in cinema equipment sales in Latin America and the Caribbean for over 40 years. With a well-established reputation and broad customer base that spans independent boutique theaters to large multiplexes, Bardan provides total solutions and services ranging from cinema design, equipment sales, installation, monitoring and VPF implementation. In collaboration with D-Cinema NOC, Bardan now offers comprehensive 24/7/365 proactive monitoring and remote support to exhibitors throughout the region.


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.


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.


DCIP is the largest digital cinema integrator in the world and provides industry leading software and management solutions to exhibitors and distributors. 

Cinergy is an enterprise suite of tools that helps you track, monitor, and efficiently manage cinema operations in one centralized platform.
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 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 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 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


ShowEast 2020,  now rescheduled to be held in Miami from Dec 7-10, 2020 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 Redefines PLF Cinema Experience with CP4450-RGB – the Brightest Direct-Coupled RGB Pure Laser Projector on the Market Cypress, Calif—Sep 21, 2020 Christie®, a global leader in digital cinema projection and audio technologies, is redefining the movie-going experience for Premium Large Format (PLF) theatres with its state-of-the-art RGB pure laser cinema projector that delivers incredibly colorful and detailed visuals.  Read Full
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QSC Announces New Q-SYS Core Processors Two new full-featured Cores for in-room audio, video, and control processing scenarios extends Q-SYS applications throughout the cinema complex Costa Mesa, Calif.—Sep 14, 2020 QSC today announces two new audio, video, and control processors native to the Q-SYS Ecosystem – the smaller Q-SYS Core 8 Flex and Q-SYS Core Nano.  Read Full • Past QSC News • QSC Info • QSC Site
Christie Celebrates 20th Year as Official Digital Projection Partner of the Toronto International Film Festival Toronto—Sep 10, 2020 Christie® is proud to celebrate its 20th year as the Official Digital Projection Partner of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Kicking off its 45th year today, and running until September 19, the Festival will screen 50 new films across venues adapted to the global pandemic, including a drive-in theatre, an open-air cinema, and indoor venues tailored for public safety.  Read Full
New, Cloud-Based Content Platform Committed to Over 5,000 Cinema Screens Announces Partnerships with Major US & Canadian Cinema Chain Cinemark, Cinépolis, Landmark Cinemas of Canada, Emagine and Independent Cinema Alliance among the first to partner with MetaMedia Los Angeles, CA—Sep 10, 2020 On the heels of a major new report by the Hollywood Reporter, former IMAX and Disney Studios executive, Jason Brenek, announced five new partnerships with major and independent cinema chains across the U.S. and Canada. The chains will partner with MetaMedia, a growing entertainment technology company that creates next-generation solutions for content producers and cinemas.  Read Full
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Unique X Stream BT Sport UEFA Champions League on Rosettalive Big Screen Experience Streaming Service for Vue Dublin—Sep 3, 2020 Unique X have quickly followed the launch of RosettaLive by adding support for BT Sport content for major UK circuit, Vue Entertainment. Working closely in collaboration with BT Sport and Vue, Unique X added support for BT Sport’s live content streamed over IP, on Vue’s 4K projection systems. RosettaLive successfully streamed both UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League matches to selected Vue sites throughout the UK.  Read Full • Past Unique X News • Unique X Info • Unique X Site
New Next Generation Movie Theater Management System Now Available from Comscore Application provides exhibitors with more flexible hosting options, a new and improved browser-based user interface and new automations Reston, Va.—Sep 3, 2020 Cinema Auditorium Control Engine (Cinema ACE), the next generation theater management system from Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, is now available for all users after the successful completion of its beta launch.  Read Full
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Dolby Laboratories and Wanying Cinema Line Further Extend Dolby Cinema Footprints in China Plan to add more than ten additional Dolby Cinema locations Beijing—Sep 1, 2020 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) and Wanying Cinema Line (Shenzhen) Company Limited, the high-end cinema exhibitor in China with the brand MIXCINE, today announced that the two companies have strengthened cooperation to further extend the spectacular Dolby Cinema experience to more moviegoers with a plan to add more than ten additional Dolby Cinema locations across China. Wanying Cinema Line is wholly owned by China Resources Land, a leading commercial real estate company in China.  Read Full • Past Dolby News • Dolby Info • Dolby Site
STRONG Technical Services Announces Multi-Year Nationwide Managed Service Agreement with Marcus Theatres® Charlotte, NC—Sep 1, 2020 STRONG Technical Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) and a leader in projection equipment sales, engineering, and services, announces a multi-year nationwide managed service agreement with Marcus Theatres®. Effective today STRONG Technical Services (STS) will become the exclusive provider of managed services for all of Marcus Theatres’ cinema locations nationwide. These managed services will include 24x7x365 monitoring, technical support, and maintenance on all projection and audio equipment across more than 1,100 screens.  Read Full
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Reel Cinemas Opens Second Dolby Cinema at the Dubai Mall, Making it the First Cinema Complex in the World to Have Two Dolby Cinema Screens. Dubai—Aug 31, 2020 Reel Cinemas, the dynamic cinema brand under Emaar Entertainment, announced the opening of its second Dolby Cinema® screen at the world famous The Dubai Mall – making it the first cinema complex in the world to have two Dolby Cinema screens. Given the success of the first screen, this additional screen helps serve the growing demand for an elevated movie experience at The Dubai Mall, and continues the growth of Dolby Cinema in the Reel Cinemas circuit.  Read Full • Past Dolby News • Dolby Info • Dolby Site
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CES+ Releases the World’s Brightest Outdoor Cinema Screen InstaCinema is the First Inflatable Projection Screen Designed Specifically for High Quality Outdoor Movie Viewing Miami—Aug 13, 2020 C​ES+ ​ is pleased to announce the launch of the revolutionary new InstaCinema, the first inflatable projection screen designed specifically for high quality outdoor movie viewing. Designed in conjunction with Severtson Screens, CES+ is now taking orders.  Read Full • Past CES+ News • CES+ Info • CES+ Site
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Sep 9, 2020 Phoenix Theatres Entertainment Adds A Second PTX Auditorium Powered By The Trinnov Ovation2 Audio Processor
Sep 2, 2020 Vista Group Company MACCS Launches New Theatrical Distribution Solution ‘Mica’ for Independent Distributors
Sep 1, 2020 CinemaNext and Empire Cinemas Bring Sphera Premium Cinema Solution to Jeddah
Aug 31, 2020 Silver Trak Digital and Motion Picture Solutions Launch “Better Connected Together” Direct Distribution in New Zealand
Aug 20, 2020 The First Trinnov Ovation2 “Chronos” Cinema System in Africa
Aug 17, 2020 Christie Reaffirms Support for Cinema Industry, Showcases New Technology and Services at BIRTV 2020 Online Trade Show
Aug 11, 2020 Leading Icelandic Theater Chain, Sena Cinemas, to Enhance Audience Engagement and Attendance with Movio
Aug 6, 2020 Unique X Adds Zoom to its Rosettalive Cinema Streaming Service
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Following the launch of Unique X’s FREE RosettaLive streaming device offer to cinemas, Unique X are now excited to announce support for Zoom Video communications, Inc. on RosettaLive.
Jul 24, 2020 Christie’s Strong Partnership with Shanghai International Film Festival Enters the 12th Year
Jul 16, 2020 Christie lights up Lavazza Drive-In Film Festival
Jul 16, 2020 Unique X Delivers the Perfect Streaming Solution to a Post-Lockdown World of Cinema
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Unique X brings their passion for the cinema to help drive audiences back into cinema screens for exhibitor customers with their streaming device RosettaLive. Creating the option for alternative content to be shown on the big screen at a flat hourly rate, RosettaLive provides a whole host of new opportunities for cinemas everywhere.
Jul 15, 2020 CES+ and Cinema Procinal Medellin Announce New Drive-In Theater Project
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CES+ is pleased to announce that it helped and collaborated with Cinema Procinal Medellin to create a drive-in movie theater in Medellin, Colombia.
Jul 8, 2020 Cinemeccanica and CIELO sign Partnership Agreement
Jul 7, 2020 Strong/MDI Screen Systems Announces Agreement with RealD to Expand Availability of Precision White Cinema Screen Utilizing RealD Reflective Technology
Jun 30, 2020 ShowBiz Cinemas’ Chooses Cinionic to Upgrade All SDX Auditoriums to Laser
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Cinionic, the Barco, CGS, and ALPD cinema joint venture, expands its relationship with Showbiz Cinemas, to power its Superior Digital Experience (SDX) auditoriums with laser technology. The collaboration further solidifies both companies’ commitment to elevating the movie-going experience, delivering brighter, laser-powered cinema for audiences to enjoy.
Jun 25, 2020 STRONG Technical Services Expands BrightNight Drive-In Movie Initiative and Theater Readiness Program
Jun 23, 2020 CES+ Launches Heatzen Thermal Camera and Monitoring Solution Tailored Specifically for the Cinema Industry
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CES+ is pleased to announce the launch of its new Heatzen Thermal Camera and Monitoring Solution, created specifically for the theater industry. On a mission to help theaters provide a high quality experience to their patrons, CES+ is renowned within the industry for its wide range of products and services, from theatrical design and sourcing to logistics and installation.
Jun 22, 2020 Kinepolis Group Accelerates Transition to Laser
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Cinionic, the Barco, CGS, and ALPD cinema joint venture, announces plans to upgrade Kinepolis cinemas with its exclusive RGB+ laser solutions, continuing the longstanding relationship between the companies.
Jun 18, 2020 Moving iMage Technologies’ Caddy Products Division Announces Array of Products Aimed at Assisting Theatres to Reopen
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Moving iMage Technologies (MIT) and it’s Caddy Products Division (Caddy) announce a new product line with numerous new products to help movie theaters reopen, to protect customers and employees in the age of Covid-19.
Jun 16, 2020 muvi Cinemas Equips Theaters for Future Movie-Going Experiences in Saudi Arabia
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Cinionic, the Barco, CGS, and ALPD cinema joint venture, is proud to announce the expansion of its relationship with Muvi to extend laser-powered cinema to more audiences across Saudi Arabia. Muvi, the country’s first homegrown theater chain, launched in 2019 as part of the introduction of the cinema experience in the region.
Jun 15, 2020 Christie Stands with Industry Partners at CineEurope
Jun 10, 2020 QSC Launches New Educational Content
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QSC is excited to announce the availability of Cinema Spotlight webinar recordings and a wide selection of blog posts highlighting technology tips and best practices.
Jun 9, 2020 Moving iMage Technologies’ Frank Tees Leads Cinema Industry Technology Reboot Camp as Movie Theatres Around the World Prepare to Reopen
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Cinema technology leaders from across the industry came together in a recent edition of Boxoffice Pro LIVE Sessions, in partnership with the International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA), dedicated to addressing the un-mothballing of technology and assets related to presentation and operations in a post-covid  business environment as movie theatres around the world prepare to reopen.
Jun 9, 2020 NEC Supports its Cinema Customers
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NEC Display Solutions Europe is offering a free 4-month extension to its existing NEC projector warranty contracts throughout EMEA.
Jun 9, 2020 MetaMedia and Visaic Launch Global Content Delivery Network Built on Microsoft Azure to Revitalize Cinemas
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Jul 10, 2018 Westwind Media Upgrades Stage 1 to Dolby ATMOS with RSPE Audio Solutions
May 10, 2018 Severtson Screens Features Acclaimed Giant Electric Motorized Cinema-Sized Screens at 2018 InfoComm
May 8, 2018 NEC Announces Release of New 10,000-Lumens Projector with 4K Native Resolution
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NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc., a leading provider of commercial projectors and LCD displays, today announced the release of a new ultra-high definition installation projector, the PX1005QL.
Jan 6, 2017 Dolby Laboratories Enables the Future of Entertainment
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This week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) is showcasing the future of consumer entertainment, and how it is delivering spectacular imaging and audio experiences in partnership with leading global brands such as Lenovo, LG, P&F USA (Philips), Sony, and TCL, across broadcast, over-the-top (OTT), Ultra HD Blu-ray, gaming, and music. Dolby has accelerated global partner momentum in all categories, with a growing number of Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos enabled products and content announced at the show.
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