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Sacramento, California—Sep 30, 2021

Cinionic Expands Exclusive 4-Year Agreement with B&B Theatres

Cinionic selected as premier technology partner to elevate Grand Screen, powered by CGS
Photo Pictured, from left to right: Noah Bergman, CGS Bobbie Bagby Ford, B&B Theatres Bridget Bagby, B&B Theatres Bob Bagby, B&B Theatres Wym Buyens, Cinionic Matt Garelik, Cinionic
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. 

Under the new agreement, Cinionic will serve as the exclusive projection technology partner for B&B Theatres, providing laser cinema solutions, including Barco Series 4 and Cinionic Giant Screen (CGS), to enhance B&B’s large format Grand Screen to ensure a brighter, elevated experience for B&B’s audiences.
 
With people returning to the cinema, B&B Theatres has ambitious growth plans which include multiple takeover sites and upgrades to legacy locations. As the leading provider of laser cinema solutions – and with a dedicated all-laser portfolio – Cinionic has the range of compelling cinema solutions B&B Theatres needs to drive their expansion and be a leading destination for cinema across the country.  Cinionic will provide laser cinema projection with Barco Series 4 and 10 premium Grand Screen powered by CGS auditoriums, at sites such as the recently announced Blacksburg, Virginia location.
 
“B&B Theatres’ premium Grand Screen auditoriums house some of the largest screens in the country, each of which was specifically designed to offer guests a cinematic experience unlike any other,” said Brock Bagby, EVP, B&B Theatres. “Cinionic’s solutions have a proven track record of powering the latest and greatest in the industry, so we are excited to be expanding our work with them to ensure that all our sites are equipped with the technology needed to give guests the ultimate cinematic experience.”
 
“B&B’s on-going expansion is testament to their passion for cinema, commitment to the industry, and rich heritage in exhibition,” said Wim Buyens, CEO Cinionic. “We’re proud to share a dedication to delivering the best moviegoing experiences, now powered by the leading laser projection suite. Today, we leverage our joint history in the industry to enable unforgettable theatrical presentation that will remind audiences of the power of cinema and keep them coming back week after week.”
B&B Theatres was impressed by Cinionic’s capabilities and the quality of presentation that laser projection provides. In expanding their collaboration with Cinionic, B&B is equipped with superior laser technology to ensure guests enjoy unparalleled entertainment opportunities.
 
Cinionic is committed to supporting the future of exhibition with a trusted support and sales team, wide-range of future-ready laser solutions to fit every screen, and flexible financing and as-a-Service business models.


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Barco, headquartered in Kortrijk (Belgium), is a global company leading in visualization, networking, and collaboration technology. Its innovative solutions drive advancements in the healthcare, enterprise, and entertainment markets. At the heart of Barco’s success are over 3,000 dedicated ‘visioneers’, each passionately contributing to driving change through technology. Listed on Euronext (BAR), Reuters (BARBt.BR), and Bloomberg (BAR BB), Barco realized sales of 1,050 million euro in 2023. For further insights, please visit www.barco.com or connect on X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Barco. Visioneering a bright tomorrow. © 2024.
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B&B Theatres has been family-owned and operated since 1924 when Elmer Bills Sr opened a movie house in Salisbury, Missouri where the future Mrs. Bills played the piano for silent movies. During the company’s 97 years, and four generations of family involvement, it has seen the coming of sound, color, Technicolor, stadium seating, multiplexes, and now digital cinema. B&B Theatres is the 5th largest theatre chain in North America and operates 550 screens at 57 locations in Kansas, Iowa, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, and Washington.

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Apr 2, 2025 Barco Expands 2025 HDR by Barco Release Slate with Universal Pictures’ JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH and New Live-Action HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
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Barco announced today from CinemaCon, the annual convention for theater owners in Las Vegas, that Universal Pictures’ JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH and new live-action HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON will release in premium HDR by Barco.

Apr 1, 2025 Warner Bros. Pictures’ SINNERS From Ryan Coogler and Starring Michael B. Jordan In a Dual Role Confirmed for Release in Premium HDR by Barco
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Today at CinemaCon, the annual gathering of theater owners in Las Vegas, Barco announced Warner Bros. Pictures’ SINNERS is set for release in the HDR by Barco premium format.


Mar 31, 2025 Barco Announces Upcoming 2025 Sony Pictures Titles for Release in HDR: KARATE KID: LEGENDS, 28 YEARS LATER
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On the first day of CinemaCon 2025, the annual gathering of theater owners in Las Vegas, Barco announced upcoming Sony Pictures titles to be released in premium HDR by Barco.

Mar 31, 2025 Barco Debuts New Smart Cinema Amplifier and Integrated Media Server with Audio Processing at CinemaCon 2025
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Barco, the global leader in laser cinema technology, debuted two new solutions at CinemaCon 2025 today, expanding the Barco Cinema portfolio with enhanced audio capabilities and faster, more efficient operations. The Barco mFusion ICMP-XS integrated audio and media server and Barco Smart Amplifier are designed to work seamlessly with the award-winning Barco Series 4 projection family to enable unified technology management, powerful content processing and playback, and rich surround sound.

Mar 27, 2025 Vue Signs Major Deal with Leading Cinema Technology Provider Barco
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Vue, the largest privately owned cinema operator in Europe and number one exhibitor in the U.K., has signed terms with Barco, the global leader in laser cinema, to bring its award-winning laser projectors across Vue’s European estate. The roll-out of Barco’s technology to screens across all eight countries in Vue’s portfolio reiterates the company’s commitment and continued investment, bringing the best big screen experience to its moviegoers.

Mar 12, 2025 Barco Cinema Celebrates the Age of Laser Projection at CinemaCon 2025
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Barco, the global leader in laser cinema technology, invites cinema operators to find their ideal laser match at CinemaCon 2025. This year, the company is putting its award-winning portfolio of solutions on show to demonstrate that there is a Barco laser solution for every screen.

Jan 16, 2025 Regal Cineworld Inks Global Deal with Cinema Technology Leader Barco to Bring Laser By Barco to 4,000 Screens By 2030
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Regal Cineworld Group, the world’s second-largest cinema chain, and Barco, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, announce a new initiative to install 4,000 Barco Series 4 laser projectors in theatres across the United States, United Kingdom, and other European markets by 2030.

Nov 12, 2024 HDR by Barco Goes International with First Location in the United Kingdom, opening with the global premiere of Paramount Pictures’ of GLADIATOR II
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Barco, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, is expanding its highly-anticipated HDR by Barco premium format program internationally with the announcement of a new site in the United Kingdom, at Cineworld Leicester Square.

Nov 4, 2024 Barco Announces HDR by Barco Exhibition for CineAsia 2024
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Barco, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, will showcase its highly-anticipated HDR by Barco solution at CineAsia for the first time this year. The groundbreaking technology is a complete ecosystem for delivering High-Dynamic Range (HDR) projection for cinemas with tools and software for post-production teams and next-generation presentation for theaters to enable a dynamic content pipeline.

Oct 31, 2024 HDR by Barco Kicks Off the Holidays with Red One, starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, from Amazon MGM Studios
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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 by kicking off the holiday season with the release of Amazon MGM Studios’ Red One on November 15.
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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

Apr 8, 2024 Comscore Reaches Multi-Year Exclusive Agreement With B&B Theatres® for Its Industry-Leading Theatre Management Systems
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May 18, 2023 B&B Theatres Selects GDC Technology to Enhance the Moviegoing Experience at Its Latest Location
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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 CineCache™ and built-in cinema audio processor for 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound for the Creve Coeur West Olive 10 luxury entertainment center.


Jul 1, 2021 B&B Theatres Elevate Grand Screen, Powered By CGS
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Cinionic, the world’s leading provider of laser cinema solutions, and B&B Theatres, the 6th largest exhibitor in the U.S., with nearly 500 screens across 55 locations, announce their collaboration to enhance B&B’s premium large format Grand Screen, with the power of CGS.

Dec 12, 2019 B&B and MX4D Open First 4D Theatre in Dallas-Ft. Worth
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Aug 22, 2019 B&B and CJ 4Dplex Expand Partnership to Bring Additional 5 ScreenX Auditoriums, Totaling the Footprint to 7 Locations Across the U.S.
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