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Burbank, CA—Jul 6, 2023

Classic Cinemas Selects GDC as Exclusive Provider to Playback Digital Content

Chicagoland’s Award-winning Cinema Circuit to Upgrade Its Legacy Media Servers with GDC’s Ultra-Reliable SR-1000 Integrated Media Block
GDC Technology Limited, (GDC) a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today it has signed an agreement with Classic Cinemas to be the exclusive provider of digital cinema media servers. 

Classic Cinemas is one of the domestic theatre circuits listed in the Boxoffice “Top 50 Giants of Exhibition” and operates 137 screens at 16 sites in the Chicagoland area. The agreement involves the full replacement of legacy media servers with the GDC SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ with 4K resolution and GDC’s Enterprise Storage at all Classic Cinemas. The installation will be facilitated by in-house technical services, which will also provide services for the duration of the agreement.
 
Classic Cinemas is a family-owned business that opened its first multiplex in 1978 and known for its guest-friendly policies. Since its inception, the company has continually invested in the latest innovations in picture and sound technologies to provide the best possible moviegoing experience at all its cinemas, such as their XQ premium experience auditoriums featuring DTS:X for IAB immersive audio with 4K RGB Laser projection. This agreement provides Classic Cinemas with digital cinema media servers designed with the latest and most powerful technology for near-zero maintenance, ensuring Classic’s guests an uninterrupted motion picture experience.
 
“Since the first day of operations, we have based our partnerships on trust and reliable performance of a company’s products. We firmly believe GDC is one of the most trusted names in the cinema industry with the most innovative and reliable products,” said Chris Johnson, CEO of Classic Cinemas. “It was not a difficult decision to select GDC’s media server for content playback.”
 
“Classic Cinemas is a classic example of how to run a cinema circuit,” said Patrick Artiaga, senior director, business development for GDC Technology (USA) LLC. “We are honored to be a preferred partner with one of the most innovative cinema circuits in the country. By selecting GDC for their content playback, Classic Cinemas will always have the latest technology due to our firmware is field upgradable to help them achieve their mission of offering the best entertainment experience for their guests throughout the Chicagoland area.”
 



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About GDC Technology Limited: GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’) is a leading digital cinema solutions provider with its manufacturing facility certified with ISO 9001:2015 by SGS. GDC develops, manufactures and sells cinema projector, media server for both projector and LED cinema display, content storage system, cinema enterprise software including theatre management system and advanced cinema automation system for the global cinema industry. GDC is a licensee of DTS 7.1 and DTS:X object-based immersive sound technology from DTS, Inc. In addition, GDC also provides a suite of digital cinema products and services, including LED cinema, 3D product, audio processors, speakers, projector lamp, post-production service, and Electronic Delivery System (EDS). GDC Technology Limited Directory page GDC Technology Limited Web Site
About Classic Cinemas: Classic Cinemas, founded in August 1978 by the Johnson family and now run by CEO Chris Johnson, is the largest Illinois-based theatre chain with 137 screens in 16 locations. While many Classic Cinemas locations are historic downtown theatres, each has been meticulously renovated to highlight its character and upgraded to the latest technology to create the ultimate guest experience.  Having received numerous accolades for business excellence, preservation, community service, and accessibility, Classic Cinemas endeavors to be the hometown theatre of choice.  Classic Cinemas Directory page

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Jun 20, 2023 Kinowelt Cinemas Choose GDC Enterprise Software and Cinema Automation to Stream Content at Lightning Speed
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Jun 19, 2023 Ster-Kinekor Makes Sound Investment in GDC Media Server & Audio Technology
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GDC Technology Limited, (“GDC”) a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today Ster-Kinekor selected GDC’s SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ with built-in cinema audio processor to upgrade its projection and sound systems to the latest digital cinema media server and audio technology.

Jun 19, 2023 GDC Technology and DTS, Inc. Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch DTS Surround
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GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, and DTS, Inc. a global leader in next-generation audio, imaging and sensing technology and a wholly owned subsidiary of Xperi Inc. (NYSE: XPER) announced today a strategic partnership agreement to launch DTS Surround which will be offered to exhibitors worldwide exclusively through GDC.

Jun 15, 2023 GDC to Release More New Products Than Ever Before at CineEurope 2023
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GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that they will showcase eight new products at CineEurope 2023, the official convention of the International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), an international trade association representing cinema exhibitors and their national associations across 39 European territories.

Jun 6, 2023 EVO Entertainment Group Selects GDC Enterprise Software Circuit Wide
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GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today a strategic relationship with EVO Entertainment Group (EVO) to advance the implementation of its digital transformation strategy related to improving the guest experience by deploying the GDC’s cinema enterprise software.

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.

May 16, 2023 LOOK Dine-In Cinemas Selects GDC Technology for Its New Flagship Manhattan Site
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GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that LOOK Dine-In Cinemas (‘LOOK’) selected SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ with built-in DTS:X® for IAB (Immersive Audio Bitstream) decoder to deliver the highest quality audio experience possible.
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Oct 18, 2022 Classic Cinemas Selects GDC Technology to Modernize Historic La Grange Theatre
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GDC Technology Limited, a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that Classic Cinemas, one of the most innovative theatre circuits in the nation has renovated the historic La Grange Theatre in La Grange, Illinois into a modern six-screen multiplex with GDC cinema solutions, including its SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ , Espedeo™ Supra-5000 RGB Plus Laser Phosphor Cinema Projector, TMS-2000 Theatre Management System and DTS:X™ for IAB immersive audio.

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Nov 22, 2017 Classic Cinemas Strengthens Strategy Partnership with GDC
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GDC Technology Limited, a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that Classic Cinemas, one of the most innovative theatre circuits in the nation has agreed to expand its immersive audio technology strategy with the GDC Immersive Sound Solution featuring DTS:X® technology as part of an overall renovation to include luxury recliners and other VIP amenities.

Nov 14, 2017 DTS to Deliver Next-Generation DTS:X Audio to Classic Cinemas
Aug 1, 2016 Largest, New Screen in Classic Cinemas Circuit Shines with Brilliant Results
Apr 13, 2016 Classic Cinemas and UEC Theatres Make Sound Investment with GDC Technology featuring DTS:X Immersive Sound
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GDC Technology Limited, a world-leading digital cinema solutions provider, announced today at CinemaCon 2016 that two of the most innovative theatre circuits in the nation have installed immersive audio technology, powered by GDC Immersive Sound Media Solution featuring DTS:X™.

May 2, 2012 Classic Cinemas Is Full Speed Ahead on its Digital Rollout with GDC Technology Servers
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GDC Technology (“GDC Tech”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, was selected by Downers Grove, Illinois (USA) based Classic Cinemas (“Classic”) to provide the SX-2000A Digital Cinema Server with Integrated Media Block (“IMB”) for it’s complete digital conversion of 100 movie screens. Classic installed 100 new GDC Tech servers which feature advanced digital cinema technology.
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