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When you choose Barco, you're not just selecting a projector; you're investing in a world-class cinema experience backed by decades of projection heritage and cutting-edge technology.

Our award-winning laser portfolio isn't just extensive; it's a testament to our commitment to excellence. From the AIS Lumiere award for lightsteering to the prestigious AIS Wheatstone award and the consecutive BTOB awards in 2020 and 2021 – our trophy shelf is a reflection of our dedication to pushing the boundaries of innovation.


Recent News:
Sep 26, 2024 Miraj Cinemas Selects Barco as Preferred Projection Provider in India with Qube
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Barco, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, and Miraj Cinemas, one of India’s largest movie theater circuits, announced today a new partnership that will bring Barco’s laser technology to the chain’s theaters across India. The 3-year deal makes Barco the preferred provider of visualization solutions for Miraj, covering new sites and theater upgrades.

Sep 25, 2024 Barco Expands Slate of its “HDR by Barco” Film Releases
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Barco, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, continues its special exhibition of the highly anticipated HDR by Barco cinema format for moviegoers, adding DreamWorks Animation’s THE WILD ROBOT (Sept 27) and Warner Bros. Pictures’ JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX (Oct 4) to its slate of films.

Aug 27, 2024 Barco Reveals Highly-Anticipated HDR by Barco Premium Cinema Theatres, announces Paramount’s TRANSFORMERS ONE as first HDR release
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Barco, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, today revealed the first locations for its highly anticipated HDR by Barco premium exhibition, launching in select major US cities on September 20 with the release of Paramount Animation's and Hasbro Entertainment’s TRANSFORMERS ONE. In partnership with AMC Theatres, B&B Theatres, and Regal Cinemas, the special HDR installations will offer moviegoers in Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, Miami, and Kansas City a chance to be among the first in the world to experience the company’s groundbreaking High Dynamic Range (HDR) presentation with Lightsteering.

Jul 31, 2024 Barco and Omniplex Cinema Group Expand Long-Standing Relationship with a Direct Supply Agreement for Laser Projection in its Theaters across Ireland and the UK
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Barco, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, today announced an expansion of its long-standing relationship with Omniplex Cinema Group, a renowned leader in theatrical experiences across Ireland and the United Kingdom.

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HDR by Barco

HDR by Barco
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HDR by Barco
Elevate your cinema with unprecedented brightness, profound blacks, and captivating contrast. Harnessing the power of laser projection and a patented approach, HDR by Barco redefines the very essence of cinematic excellence.
More Information:
https://www.barco.com/en/solutions/cinema/hdr-by-barco
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Barco Series 4

Barco Series 4
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Barco Series 4
We designed Barco Series 4 in collaboration with cinemas for their exact needs. A unified family of next-generation laser projectors. Powering your cinema with a performance and a simplicity you’ve never seen before.
More Information:
https://www.barco.com/en/products/cinema-systems/cinema-projec...
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Laser Light Upgrade

Laser Light Upgrade
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Laser Light Upgrade
Prepare your projector for tomorrow. Our fully-integrated Laser Light Upgrade can replace and improve the light source in Series 2 models. A sustainable way to bring incredible image quality and crystal-clear cinema to your audience.
More Information:
https://www.barco.com/en/products/cinema-systems/cinema-projec...



Arts Alliance Media (AAM) is the global leader in digital cinema software and services, offering a wide range of solutions which help exhibitors to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve the cinematic experience for their customers.

AAM’s extensive portfolio, including Producer, Screenwriter, Lifeguard, MX4D, and HeyLED, touches over 42,000 screens worldwide, while their network operations centre (NOC) supports several thousand screens.
 
AAM is part of the Luxin-Rio Group, the world’s foremost cinema technologies provider.

Recent News:
Oct 4, 2024 Arts Alliance Media and Kelonik Support Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival for the Fourth Consecutive Event
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Arts Alliance Media (AAM), the global leader in digital cinema software and services, and Kelonik, a local integrator and service provider, has agreed to support the renowned Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival (SIFFF) for a fourth consecutive event, enabling comprehensive content, scheduling and support services.

Sep 24, 2024 Arts Alliance Media Agree Partnership with iPlateia to Become SORI API Technology Provider
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Arts Alliance Media (AAM), the global leader in digital cinema software and support, has agreed a strategic partnership with iPlateia, a technology manufacturer specialising in mobile advertising, marketing and Automatic Content Recognition (ACR), to become an official SORI API technology provider.

Sep 17, 2024 Arts Alliance Media and San Sebastián International Film Festival Celebrate Tenth Consecutive Software Agreement
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Arts Alliance Media (AAM), the global leader in digital cinema software and services, has extended their software partnership with the prestigious San Sebastián International Film Festival (SSIFF) to enable Producer and Screenwriter to manage all content and scheduling for a tenth consecutive event.'

Aug 27, 2024 Arts Alliance Media and Sound Vision Technical Agree Screenwriter and Producer Partnership with Golden Ticket Cinemas
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Arts Alliance Media (AAM), the global leader in digital cinema software and support services, and Sound Vision Technical (SVT), a technology services provider offering digital cinema conversions and installations worldwide, has announced a new Screenwriter and Producer partnership with Golden Ticket Cinemas, one of the fastest growing movie exhibitors in the United States.

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AAM Producer

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Enterprise Theatre Management System
With more control and enhanced visibility, Producer lets you manage content across an entire cinema circuit from anywhere, at any time; all from a single dashboard. From automated playlist creation to real-time content and site monitoring, gain a bird’s-eye view of your cinemas’ operations.
More Information:
http://www.artsalliancemedia.com/product?id=1
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AAM Screenwriter

AAM Screenwriter
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Theatre Management System
As the most powerful, widely deployed Theatre Management System (TMS) in the world, Screenwriter offers comprehensive control over your content and screens from one central location in your cinema. Prepare to join a global network of centralised cinemas.
More Information:
http://www.artsalliancemedia.com/product?id=2
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AAM Lifeguard

AAM Lifeguard
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Hardware Management System
In a post Virtual Print Fee (VPF) world, Lifeguard gives you the tools to build your own NOC solution, helping to optimise hardware and reduce lost revenue. Now, you can stay on top of your assets with one central application
More Information:
http://www.artsalliancemedia.com/product?id=3
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AAM HeyLED

AAM HeyLED
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Digital LED Cinema Screen Technology
Revealing pure colour, true black, and higher contrast and brightness, the HeyLED Digital LED Cinema Screen presents colour as you’ve never seen it before. Prepare your audiences for the next generation cinema screen.
More Information:
http://www.artsalliancemedia.com/product?id=6



SHARP’s Digital Cinema Projector Series offers the most comprehensive digital cinema solution on the market today offering laser light sources in a variety of sizes and brightness, all DCI compliant. 

SHARP also offers full digital signage solutions, highlighted by its award-winning 32”-98” LCD displays, direct view LED solutions, multimedia projectors and desktop monitors for lobbies, concessions and concourses.

Movie-goers expect a premium Cinema experience — from building anticipation to fulfilling the dream. From the foyer to the theater, Sharp can deliver the perfect visual experience through all stages of the customer journey.


Recent News:
Nov 27, 2023 Sharp NEC Display Solutions Returns to Join CineAsia 2023
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Sharp NEC Display Solutions, a leading manufacturer of cinema projectors, is announcing their participation at CineAsia, being held December 4-7, 2023 in True Icon Hall in Bangkok Thailand.  The new NC603L series laser projector models will be exhibited in the booth to demonstrate their performance.

Oct 3, 2023 Sharp/NEC Announces New Lightweight NEC NC1503L Digital Cinema Projector for Flexible Installations
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Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe announces the launch of the latest digital cinema projector: the NEC NC1503L is a compact, lightweight and quiet projector model that features the same proven cabinet as the NC1402L. The new model is using RB laser technology, boosting its performance to up to 14,000 Lumen brightness.

Sep 14, 2023 Sharp/NEC returns as partner to the 71st edition of the San Sebastián International Film Festival
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Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe will again be supporting the San Sebastián International Film Festival (SSIFF), taking place from 22 to 30 September 2023.

Jul 4, 2023 Sharp/NEC to Support Festival Cinéma Paradiso Louvre as Technology Partner
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Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe will support the fourth edition of the Festival Cinéma Paradiso taking place from 6 to 9 July 2023 in the majestic Cour Carrée of the Louvre.

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Graphic Missing NEC's RB laser technology, which is almost speckle-free compared to RGB technology, providing similar benefits yet at a lower cost. Don’t limit your venue’s potential; go beyond cinema to increase your visitor numbers and maximise revenue. The modular light concept opens opportunities to screen alternative content for corporate presentations and...
  • Modular Light Source – achieve the light output which is perfectly adjusted to your requirements with exchangeable light modules 24,500lm, 20,000lm and 18,000lm for different brightness demands.
  • Optimise yor cost ownership – take advantage of new financing structures; lease your light engine and only pay for the light y...
Modular Cinema Projection – a new standard in adaptable screening
The world’s first cinema projector offering a modular laser light system with projector head, all in one box. The modular concept allows you to plug-in the appropriate light modules based on the brightness you need. Protect your investment when migrating from 2D to 3D projection, or adapting your set-up to a wider screen.
More Information:
https://www.sharpnecdisplays.us/products/projectors/nc2443ml
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Sharp NC3541L

Sharp NC3541L
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35,000-lumen 4K RGB Laser Projector
Designed for auditoriums with screens (up to 108.3 ft. wide), NEC's NC3540 series is a 35,000 lumen RGB Laser DLP cinema projector. Delivering precise 4K (4096 x 2160) resolution and an impressively wide color space (Rec 2020), 3-D capabilities and high contrast images (2000:1), this model is easy to operate, extremely user-friendly and requires...
More Information:
https://www.sharpnecdisplays.us/products/projectors/nc3541l
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Digital Cinema Laser/Phosphor Projector
Designed for theaters with small screens, NEC’s NC1201L DLP cinema projector delivers an enhanced theater experience with pristine images. With its S2K chip set from Texas Instruments®, the NC1201L is the latest in a line of compact lightweight laser based 2K DCI-certified digital cinema projector on the market. Its small size enables it to be i...
More Information:
https://www.sharpnecdisplays.us/products/projectors/nc1201l-a
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Sharp NC2041L

Sharp NC2041L
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20,000-lumen 4K RB Laser Projector
Designed for auditoriums with screens (up to 65.6 ft. wide), NEC's NC2041L is the latest DCI compliant RB Laser DLP cinema projector. Delivering precise 4K (4096 x 2160) resolution, 3-D capabilities and high contrast images (2000:1), this model is easy to operate, extremely user-friendly and requires minimal maintenance.
More Information:
https://www.sharpnecdisplays.us/products/projectors/nc2041l



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.
 
GDC's products and solutions meet the highly demanding performance, security and reliability requirements established by motion picture studios.

Recent News:
Sep 25, 2024 GDC Technology to Showcase Cutting-Edge Cinema Solutions at Big Cine Expo 2024
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GDC Technology, a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming Big Cine Expo 2024. The event will take place from September 30 to October 1 at the Bombay Exhibition Center (NESCO), Mumbai, India. GDC Technology will be located at Booth #310, Hall 4.

Jun 18, 2024 GDC Technology and OneCinema Complete Integration of Centralized Playback Technology
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GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’) and OneCinema GmbH (formerly EIKONA Cinema Solutions), providers of digital cinema solutions and software to the global cinema industry, announced today at CineEurope 2024 that the centralized playback capabilities of GDC’s SCL Series Centralized Storage Playback Solution were integrated with OneCinema TMS.

Jun 12, 2024 GDC Technology to Showcase Portfolio of Solutions for Commercial Theatres at CineEurope 2024
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GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that the company is once again a sponsor and a participant at CineEurope 2024 and will present its latest solutions that are shaping the future of cinema in Europe  and worldwide.

Apr 9, 2024 B&B Theatres Selects GDC Solutions for Its Largest Luxury Entertainment Center
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GDC Technology Limited, a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that B&B Theatres (B&B) selected the SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Block with built-in cinema audio processor for the Red Oak luxury entertainment center. Ten of the auditoriums offer moviegoers

Featured Cinema Items:
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Cinema Automation
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GDC’s CA2.0 smart cinema solution not only automates your playback process from the SCL Mk2 live-streaming library server to one or each auditorium’s diskless SR-1000 media server but also allows exhibitors to fully automate the booth operations with a one-stop-shop solution by bundling with GDC’s four automation products designed for: 1. Power ...
More Information:
https://www.gdc-tech.com/cinema-solutions/cinema-automation/?u...
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Cinema Media Servers

Cinema Media Servers
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GDC manufactures and develops high-quality DCI-compliant digital cinema media servers fulfilling customers’ needs for the past 20 years. GDC partners with the most DCI-recognized cinema display technologies in the world including Barco, Cineappo, Christie, Sony, SHAPP/NEC cinema professional digital cinema projectors and Samsung Onyx Cinema LED ...
More Information:
https://www.gdc-tech.com/cinema-solutions/cinema-media-servers...
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Cinema Enterprise Software

Cinema Enterprise Software
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GDC leading digital cinema solutions provider develops different revolutionary enterprise solutions to streamline the cinema chain operations which include: TMS-2000 Theatre Management System is your comprehensive solution to manage content, digital cinema equipment, and more from a central location. TmsAware™ App allows you to monitor cinema o...
More Information:
https://www.gdc-tech.com/cinema-solutions/cinema-enterprise-so...
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Cinema Storage

Cinema Storage
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GDC cinema storage solutions offer scalable storage options with different features that fit exhibitors’ various needs. You may choose to upgrade your existing cinema media server SR-1000 IMB with built-in CineCache™ 2TB. You may consider choosing larger storage with an external hard drive for movie DCPs including Portable Storage features up to...
More Information:
https://www.gdc-tech.com/cinema-solutions/cinema-storage/?utm_...



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.

Recent News:
Apr 4, 2023 Ushio Appoints Koji Naito as New Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Christie
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Ushio Inc., a trusted leader in light sources and optical equipment for industrial processing, visual imaging and life sciences, and parent company to Christie®, the leader in audio and visual technologies, today jointly announce the appointment of Koji Naito as the new chairman and CEO of Christie Digital Systems, globally.

Dec 9, 2018 New LUMINITY Series by USHIO Saves the Xenon Heyday Worldwide
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USHIO, one of the largest and most trusted names in the manufacturing of high-pressure xenon lamps today, proudly introduces the LUMINITY series.  LUMINITY is the result of a substantial R&D effort that extends the lifespan of numerous xenon lamps with additional working hours between 100-500 hours.

Aug 11, 2016 Ushio America Announces Partnership with Matex Controls
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Ushio America, Inc. is pleased to announce partnership with Matex Controls, leader in software development for Building Management System. Their unique Virtual Energy Management System (VEMS®) platform, designed specifically for cinema buildings in mind, offers energy savings of more than 25% over time. VEMS presents the new possibilities of their innovative method of saving energy in buildings, especially cinemas.

May 27, 2016 Ushio and Vue Announce A 3-Year Strategic Partnership for Xenon-Lamps
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USHIO, the world-leading manufacturer of Xenon lamps, and VUE, one the largest cinema group in the world and a leader in the premium entertainment cinema sector, announced that they have established a strategic partnership aimed to enable future growth.

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USHIO Cinema Lamps

USHIO Cinema Lamps
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Impress your audience
USHIO lamps offer great performance with an extremely long lifetime. The superior quality in brightness, contrast, color and sharpness on your cinema screen will constantly impress your audience. Our consistent performance and reliability are unmatched. That’s why huge majority of movie theaters around the globe already trust the USHIO products.
More Information:
https://www.ushio.com/products/cinema/



Christie is a leader in visual solutions for world-class organizations, offering diverse applications for cinema exhibitors. 

Christie, a leading innovator since 1929 and a pioneer in projection systems since 1979has established a global reputation as a quality manufacturer of display technologies and solutions for the world's cinema exhibition industry.. 

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.

Recent News:
Sep 27, 2024 Christie Showcases Cinelife+ RBe Projectors and Advanced Cinema Solutions at Inaugural Guangzhou Film Expo
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Christie®, the leader in inspiring exceptional experiences, is pleased to announce its participation in the inaugural Guangzhou Film Expo, taking place at the Canton Fair Complex, September 27-29.

Sep 24, 2024 Christie to Serve as Official Technology Partner at Big Cine Expo 2024
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Christie® is set to elevate the cinema experience with its continued partnership with Big Cine Expo 2024, taking place at the Bombay Exhibition Center (NESCO), September 30 to October 1.

Sep 17, 2024 Christie CP4420-Xe Helps GABHA Studios Add VFX Expertise at Finishing Suite
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Dublin-based post-production expert, GABHA Studios, has chosen a Christie CP4420-Xe cinema projector for its new colour finishing suite at Westland Row, Dublin, Ireland. 

Sep 4, 2024 Christie RGB Pure Laser and Xenon Projection Offers Best-In-Class Experience at Toronto International Film Festival
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Christie® is pleased to share that its RGB pure laser and Xenon projection solutions are lighting up screens at the 49th annual Toronto International Film Festival® (TIFF) from September 5 to 15 in theatres throughout the city. This year marks the 24th consecutive year that Christie has sponsored the Festival.

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Graphic Missing Christie® RGB laser projection systems feature an innovative system architecture with a remote projection head connected to the laser light source (laser module) via a fiber optic link. Often referred to as "pure laser", RGB laser technology uses individual red, green and blue lasers to generate light.
Technology designed to bring your cinema to life.
We designed our CineLife Series to be both affordable and easy to install, to help bring RGB pure laser to the mainstream auditorium. With no need for external chillers or fiber-coupling, DCI-compliant CineLife projectors fit perfectly into limited spaces and produce premium-grade visuals.
More Information:
https://www.christiedigital.com/products/cinema/projection/cin...
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Graphic Missing Christie® RGB laser projection systems feature an innovative system architecture with a remote projection head connected to the laser light source (laser module) via a fiber optic link. Often referred to as "pure laser", RGB laser technology uses individual red, green and blue lasers to generate light.
Brilliant illumination, brilliant electronics. Unmatched cinematic performance.
CineLife+ projectors are DCI-compliant, offer a new world of color and contrast, provide high efficiency and a long operational life, and reproduce 2D and 3D content at 4K resolution and up to 120 frames per second. See the future with CineLife+ projectors!
More Information:
https://www.christiedigital.com/products/cinema/projection/cin...
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Christie Duo

Christie Duo
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Dual Projector Integration Kit
Christie® Duo is a dual-projection integration kit. With it, you can generate twice the projected brightness for sharper, superior 2D and 3D images. But you get none of the high cost or hassle that comes with current industry ‘big screen’ premium solutions.
More Information:
https://www.christiedigital.com/products/cinema/projection/chr...

Industry Partners



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.
Recent News:
Jul 31, 2024 The International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) Appoints Carrie Dietrich as Executive Director
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At the International Cinema Technology Association’s (ICTA) annual convention held last month, the organization formally announced their newly appointed Executive Director, Carrie Dietrich, a widely respected cinema technology professional, who also received the Ioan Allen Award at the closing night President’s Banquet Event & Awards Ceremony.

Jun 12, 2024 CineTRAIN and ICTA Join Forces to Elevate Cinema Technical Education with Online Training Program
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CineTRAIN, leading provider of online educational solutions for the cinema industry, is thrilled to announce its partnership with the International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) to launch a new and engaging online technical training program.

May 17, 2024 ICTA Announcement of 2024 EMEA Award Winners
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The International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) today announced the 2024 winners of the ICTA EMEA Awards, celebrating technological leadership, design and innovation in the cinema exhibition sector.

Oct 30, 2023 Call for Entries for Third Annual ICTA North America Cinema Awards
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The International Cinema Technology Association (‘ICTA’), the leading global network of professionals in the motion picture industry, today announced that award nominations are now open for its Third Annual North America Cinema Awards (NACA) presented in partnership with Celluloid Junkie.

Shows & Events



CineAsia 2024 has been scheduled for Dec 9-12, 2024 in Bangkok.  

The CineAsia trade show is where cinema exhibition and distribution professional come to do business and network. The convention will also feature product presentations and screenings of major upcoming films, exclusive sponsored events, and seminars relating to current and future trends happening across the industry.  

Recent News:
Nov 2, 2020 Film Expo Group and Presenting Sponsor, Cinionic, Announce the 2020 CineAsia On-Line Schedule of Events
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The Film Expo Group and presenting sponsor Cinionic, the Barco, CGS, and ALPD cinema joint venture, are pleased to announce the 2020 CineAsia Conference & Trade Show Schedule of Events. In consideration of COVID-19, this year’s convention is entirely online, running November 4 & 5, 2020.

Feb 6, 2020 Cineasia Reclaims Bangkok as Site for Cineasia 2020
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The Film Expo Group is pleased to officially announce that CineAsia is relocating to Bangkok, Thailand from 7-10, December, 2020. The venue will be the Royal Paragon Halls at the Siam Paragon Mall with screenings and presentations at the Paragon Cinema.

Jul 24, 2019 Dinh Thi Thanh Huong to Receive Distributor of the Year at CineAsia 2019
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Dinh Thi Thanh Huong, Vice Chairwoman of Galaxy Media and Entertainment JSC will receive the “Distributor of the Year” Award at the CineAsia Awards Ceremony on Thursday, 12 December 2019 at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong.

Jun 26, 2019 Lumière Pavilions to Receive “Exhibitor of the Year” Award at CineAsia
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Lumière Pavilions will receive the “Exhibitor of the Year” Award at the CineAsia Awards Ceremony on Thursday, 12 December 2019 at the Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong. The award will be accepted by Jimmy Wu, Founder, Chairman and CEO and Jane Shao, Founder, President of Lumière Pavilions.



ShowEast 2024 is scheduled to be held in Miami from Oct (date TBD) 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.

ShowEast’s International program draws a large contingency of Latin and South American delegates – more than any other convention of its kind.

Recent News:
Oct 17, 2019 Christie’s Jack Kline inducted into the ShowEast Hall of Fame
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Jack Kline, current advisor and former Chairman, President and CEO of Christie, today, was inducted into the annual ShowEast Hall of Fame. An honor which pays tribute to a select band of film industry veterans, the inductees are hand-picked by an all-industry executive committee. Kline’s induction ceremony took place at a special gala luncheon held on October 17, the final day of ShowEast 2019.


Oct 10, 2019 Women in Exhibition (WIE) Builds Momentum at ShowEast 2019
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Women in Exhibition (WIE) that launched during last month’s mid-western Geneva Convention, where founding members led a panel on women’s leadership, are excited to expand their industry outreach heading into this year’s ShowEast, October 14-17, 2019.    

Oct 26, 2018 CJ 4DPLEX Wins 2018 ShowEast “Innovator of the Year” for ScreenX
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CJ 4DPLEX (www.cj4dx.com), the world's leading cinema technology company, announced today that the Film Expo Group has selected the company for the ShowEast “Innovator of the Year.” The organization will present the award and honor Brandon Choi, CEO of CJ 4DPLEX America, as a part of the ShowEast Awards Ceremony on Thursday, October 25 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel.



CinemaCon 2025 will be held March 31 - April 3 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.  Check the links below for the latest information. 

Recent News:
Nov 29, 2023 Classic Cinemas’ Chris Johnson to Receive 2024 NATO Marquee Award at CinemaCon®
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The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) will honor Chris Johnson, CEO of Classic Cinemas, with the 2024 NATO Marquee Award during next year’s CinemaCon, Mitch Neuhauser, Managing Director of CinemaCon, announced today.

Nov 6, 2020 CinemaCon 2021 Moves to August 23-26
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CinemaCon 2021, originally scheduled for April 26-29 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, has been rescheduled for August 23-26, 2021, it was announced today by CinemaCon Managing Director Mitch Neuhauser.

Mar 11, 2020 Statement Regarding Cancellation of CinemaCon 2020
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It is with great regret we are announcing the cancellation of CinemaCon 2020.

Mar 13, 2019 Susie Beiersdorf, Vice President of Sales, Cinema - the Americas, Christie, to Receive Inter-Society’s Ken Mason Award
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Cinema-industry veteran Susie Beiersdorf, Vice President of Sales, Cinema – The Americas, Christie, has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the Ken Mason Inter-Society Award. The Ken Mason Award honors an individual who has made outstanding long-term contributions leading to the overall improvement of the motion picture experience. The announcement was made today by Paul Holliman, President, The Inter-Society for the Enhancement of Cinema Presentation, Inc. Beiersdorf will receive the award at a ceremony held at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on April 4.



CineEurope 2024, has been scheduled for June 17-20, 2024 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.

Recent News:
May 6, 2024 Kinepolis to Receive 2024 Milestone Award
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KINEPOLIS Group NV, the Belgian company operating 109 cinemas and 1,131 screens worldwide, has been named as the 2024 recipient of the CineEurope Milestone Award, given in recognition of its outstanding accomplishments within European cinema exhibition. The Award will be presented as part of the CineEurope Awards Ceremony on Thursday 20 June at the Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona (CCIB) in Barcelona, Spain.

Jun 19, 2023 Celebrating European Cinema at CineEurope 2023
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Welcoming delegates at the opening ceremony of this year’s CineEurope, Phil Clapp and Laura Houlgatte, President and CEO respectively of the European cinema trade grouping UNIC, today celebrated the unique appeal of the Big Screen experience.

May 24, 2023 Cinionic Named Official Cinema Projection Provider Of CineEurope 2023
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Cinionic, the global leader in laser cinema technology, has partnered with the Film Expo Group to become the Official Cinema Projection Provider of CineEurope for the fifth year in a row. All projection equipment in the CCIB Auditorium will be supplied by Cinionic, powering the studio product presentations and screenings with Laser Projection by Cinionic.

Apr 5, 2023 Hans-Joachim Flebbe to Receive 2023 UNIC Achievement Award
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Tokyo, Japan/Burbank CA, U.S.—May 16, 2006

Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan, Warner Mycal Corp. and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East Corporation Join Second Phase of “4K Pure Cinema”-- World’s First Networked 4K Digital Cinema Joint Field Trial

“The DaVinci Code” and “Poseidon” to be Distributed Over Fiber-Optic Network and Exhibited in 4K in Japan; New “4K Pure Cinema” Logo Created for Use in Ads and To Mark Theaters to Help Consumers Find Premium Viewing Experience
4K Pure Cinema,” the world’s first field test to use the Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI) Digital Cinema System Specifications at the highest quality standard of 4K to test the service model of digital cinema distribution and exhibition of feature-length motion pictures has announced a significant expansion. Another major Hollywood studio and its Japanese distribution affiliate -- Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan; another major Japanese exhibitor -- Warner Mycal -- and another major network service provider -- NTT East -- will join original participants Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Entertainment Japan Inc., Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West Corporation, and Toho Co., Ltd, who began the field trials in October, 2005.

The first public showing as part of this expanded field trial will start Saturday, May 20, 2006, when “The DaVinci Code” by Sony Pictures Entertainment opens in Japan, with a digital release at “4K Pure Cinema” quality in Warner Mycal Cinemas and TOHO CINEMAS in the Tokyo and Osaka regions. Subsequent digital cinema releases scheduled as part of the field trials through the summer of 2006 will include “Poseidon” by Warner Bros. Entertainment. Other titles will be announced shortly.

This expansion marks another big step forward toward the rollout of digital cinema in Japan. The field trial will continue to provide Hollywood’s newest feature movies at the highest quality standard of 4K, comparable to a professional 35mm film “answer print” and superior in many ways to traditional film “release prints” typically shown in local cinema theaters.

The first phase of the “4K Pure Cinema” joint field trial has included the films “Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride,” “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” and “V for Vendetta,” all in the DCI specified 4K format. The field trial participants have received many positive comments from movie-goers mentioning the superb quality of the 4K digital images and the uncompressed multi-channel digital sound, as well as the clarity and stability of the Japanese language subtitles, which made them easier to read.

To help consumers find and identify those theaters offering this premium viewing experience, a new “4K Pure Cinema” logo has been created and will be used in exhibitor ads and onsite signage at the theaters themselves.

A fiber-optic testbed has been configured to send DCI-compliant digital cinema packages (DCP) containing feature-length motion pictures from California to distribution servers at NTT’s Yokosuka R&D Center, NTT West’s Osaka Data Center, and NTT East’s Tokyo Data Center. The encrypted DCP’s received from Sony Pictures Entertainment and Warner Bros. will be distributed via NTT’s domestic fiber optic networks to Warner Mycal Cinemas Itabashi, TOHO CINEMAS Roppongi Hills and TOHO CINEMAS Takatsuki where secure 4K digital cinema playback systems provided by NTT will be used to screen feature movies on a regular schedule for paying customers using Sony SXRD 4K projectors.

This field trial is designed to allow the participants to evaluate digital distribution and digital exhibition from various perspectives including image quality, viewer response, operational efficiency, security and reporting, network performance and reliability, and the costs related to both network distribution and theater management. The field trial will implement the DCI specifications for both the 4K format of 4,096 by 2,160 pixels (total resolution of more than eight million pixels) and the 2K format at 2,048 by 1,080 pixels (total resolution of more than two million pixels).

The nine companies participating in these expanded field trials share a common conviction that the introduction of digital cinema has the potential for providing real benefits to theatre audiences, theatre owners, filmmakers and distributors. They also recognize that the potential benefits of digital cinema cannot be fully realized without industry-wide standards supporting interoperability and compatibility around the world, as detailed in the Digital Cinema Initiatives Specification that establishes and documents voluntary specifications for an open architecture for digital cinema that ensures a uniform and high level of technical performance, reliability and quality control.

The new participants are each bringing to this joint field trial unique strength that has made them leaders in their respective fields.

• Sony Pictures (SPE and SPEJ) provide distribution management and supply of D-Cinema content in accordance with DCI specifications.

• NTT East will construct and provide broadband fiber-optic links in eastern areas of Japan, establish a D-cinema distribution center in Tokyo and secure distribution system based on DCI specifications and jointly develop TCB (Theater Control Box) in cooperation with NTT West.

• Warner Mycal will provide a movie theater, manage theatrical entertainment content and operate the D-Cinema screening system used in this trial.

Note:
The Digital Cinema Initiatives, LLC (DCI) was created in March 2002, as a joint venture of Disney, Fox, MGM, Paramount, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal and Warner Bros. Studios. In July 2005, after extensive testing and investigation by industry experts, all DCI Member Studios unanimously approved the publication of the DCI Digital Cinema System Specification v1.0. This specification is currently under the standardization process at SMPTE to become an international standard.


Representatives:

Al Barton, Vice President, Digital Technologies, Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.
Ken Munekata, Representative Director, Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan Inc.
Chris Cookson, President, Technical Operations & Chief Technology Officer, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
William Ireton, Representative of Japan, Warner Entertainment Japan Inc.
Millard L. Ochs, President and Representative Director, Warner Mycal Corporation
Norio Wada, President and CEO of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
Toyohiko Takabe, President and CEO of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East Corporation
Shunzo Morishita, President and CEO of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West Corporation
Hideyuki Takai, President and CEO of Toho Co., Ltd.

Contact:

Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.

Jim Kennedy
SVP Corporate Communications
Sony Pictures Entertainment
[email protected]
+1-310 244 6777

Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan Inc.
Hiroki Imahori, Director Sales Strategy, Film Distribution
[email protected]
+81-3-5551-0821

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Craig M. Hoffman
Director, Corporate Communications, Technology Operations
[email protected]
+1-818-954-2074

Warner Entertainment Japan Inc.
Kunio Yamada, Director, Sales Department
[email protected]
+81-3-5251-6411
Warner Mycal Corporation
[email protected]
+81-3-3262-0274

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
Natsumedai, Kimura, Press Relations
[email protected]
+81-5205-5550

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East Corporation
Fumitoshi Imaizumi, Senior Manager, Broadband Business Development Division
[email protected]
+81-3-3830-6142

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West Corporation
Yamane, Ogawa, Utsumi, Kihara and Ishizaka, Broadband Application Services Department
[email protected]
+81-6-4793-8710

Toho Co., Ltd.
Toyoda, Movie Entertainment Dept.
[email protected]
+81-3-3591-1231



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About Sony Digital Cinema:
Sony Digital Cinema combines a full range of Sony technologies, alternative content offerings, training and service to provide a broad range of solutions for exhibitors. The world’s leading manufacturer of commercially available 4K resolution digital cinema projection systems, the group also offers Sony’s TMS (theatre management system); digital signage hardware, software and content development; security systems and Network Operations Centre (NOC) services for the exhibition community. 
Sony Digital Cinema Directory page
About Warner Bros. Pictures Distributing: Warner Bros. Pictures Distributing Directory page
About Warner Mycal Cinemas: Warner Mycal Corporation is a joint venture between Warner Bros.Entertainment and Japan's leading retailer chain Aeon Group's Aeon Retail. Ever since opening Japan's first cinema complex in 1993, the company has aggressively developed its cinemas acrossJapan, and grown into one of the biggest cinema complex operators with 60 theatres 496 screens. Besides D-BOX, the company is among the first to introduce advanced technologies and services such as RealD digital 3D cinema and leads the cinema operation business in Japan.. The company has also developed an original sound and video system called “ULTIRA”, which consists of 3-D sound effect and a mega screen covering the entire front wall, and is installed at Ohdaka and Kohoku New Town. These two multiplex theatres are also equipped with the D-BOX MFX systems and receive the support from the customers as the cinema complex with the latest facilities. Warner Mycal Cinemas Directory page
About Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation: Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation Directory page
About Toho Company Ltd.: Toho Cinemas is an exhibiting company that provides latest entertainment with a wide-ranging and diverse lineup including films, concerts, live stage performances and public viewing for sports through 67 theatres consisting of 626 screens* nationwide.    *Includes jointly managed 5 theatres 56 screens Toho Company Ltd. Directory page

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