Raleigh, NC—Mar 10, 2006
Microspace Fetches Walt Disney’s The Shaggy Dog Via Satellite for Cinemark Theaters
Industry’s First Satellite-Delivered JPEG 2000 File is a Major Step toward DCI Compliance
Microspace Communications Corporation (Microspace),
the leading provider of point-to-multipoint satellite services, today announced
that it has delivered the first JPEG 2000 feature via satellite for Walt
Disney’s The Shaggy Dog, opening today in theaters nationwide. The delivery is a
key milestone in reaching Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI) compliance.
Microspace delivered the feature via its VELOCITY® satellite service in
conjunction with Kodak Digital Cinema to the Cinemark Tinseltown Theater in
Rochester, New York.
“Walt Disney Pictures is on the forefront of bringing digital cinema into the
mainstream to enhance the movie going experience,” said Chuck Viane, president,
distribution, Buena Vista Pictures. “As a member of DCI, we are actively working
with the industry to ensure that digital delivery of feature films meets the
utmost standards of quality. Our delivery of this JPEG 2000 feature is the next
step in the adoption of the DCI specification.”
“Cinemark has always been on the cutting edge of innovative technology that can
transform the exhibition industry. The digital presentation of The Shaggy Dog in
our Rochester location showcases a state-of-the art technology that we are very
pleased to provide for our customers,” said Alan Stock, President, Cinemark USA,
Inc.
“We are leading the industry with a series of industry ‘firsts,’ from the
original standardized satellite delivery of a digital feature to this first
delivery of a JPEG 2000 feature film working toward DCI compliance,” said Curt
Tilly, manager of digital cinema distribution for Microspace. “We see
satellite-powered digital cinema delivering on the promises of secure and
reliable distribution for the motion picture industry. We are delighted to work
with Walt Disney Studios, Kodak Digital Cinema and Cinemark to continue this
momentum.”
“Kodak Digital Cinema is excited to join Microspace in enhancing the digital
cinema experience in a way that further proves the value of the Kodak network,”
said Drena Rogers, director of worldwide sales for Kodak Digital Cinema. “We
applaud their efforts in ensuring reliable and quality delivery of features for
a great theatrical presentation.”
Microspace’s VELOCITY eliminates the expenses of producing and delivering
individual film print. Since early 2004, Microspace has been working to enhance
the theater experience by providing digital satellite delivery for several
motion pictures, including “Chicken Little,” “Shrek 2,” “Collateral,” and “Shark
Tale.”
