Digital Cinema Report - Distribution and Exhibition Articles

Arts Alliance Signs Deal with Pillar Group, DigiScreen and Royal Opera House

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:39:05 -0400

Arts Alliance Media has announced an exclusive digital distribution agreement with Montreal-based DigiScreen Corporation, the Pillar Group and the Royal Opera House.

Russia has Breakthrough with Scar 3D on 33 Digital Cinema Screens

Wed, 14 May 2008 05:10:43 -0400

Russian digital cinema has experienced a significant breakthrough with the presentation of the movie Scar 3D on 33 screens throughout the country.

Display Week Special Session May 21st to Focus on 3D Cinema

Wed, 14 May 2008 05:26:10 -0400

The Society for Information Display has announced a 3D technology-focused addition to its program lineup for Display Week 2008, May 18-23 at the Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.

Newseum Features ‘Electronic Window on the World’

Wed, 14 May 2008 05:31:36 -0400

When the Newseum – an interactive museum of news – celebrated the grand opening of its new location last month, visitors were greeted by a 40-by-22-foot LED wall displaying crystal-clear video of

LG Electronics Joins ETC at USC

Wed, 14 May 2008 06:03:31 -0400

The Entertainment Technology Center at USC has announced that LG Electronics has joined ETC as an Anytime/Anywhere Content Lab sponsor.

DTS Digital Cinema Acquired by Beaufort International Group

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:40:54 -0400

Beaufort International Group has announced that it has acquired the business and assets of DTS Digital Cinema from DTS, Inc. for an undisclosed sum.

Lionsgate Signs Long-Term Digital Cinema Deal with AccessIT

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:48:48 -0400

Lionsgate has signed an agreement to provide its movies in the digital cinema equipped theatres in AccessIT’s Phase 1 digital cinema program.

Breaking a Sound Barrier

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:07:21 -0400

Russia’s Cinema Park gets World’s First Complete Digital B-Chain Audio Network

DPI Continues Expansion with New Southern China Office

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:31:08 -0400

Digital Projection International has expanded operations in China by opening a new office in the southern city of Guangzhou.

XDC Adds Sony, Universal Digital Cinema Deployment List

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:43:21 -0400

XDC has signed non-exclusive agreements with Sony Pictures and Universal and is now the first deploying entity to sign with six major U.S. distributors for the deployment of up to 8,000 DCI-compliant digital cinema installations across Europe. Sony Pictures Releasing International and Universal City Studios will support XDC, acting as a deploying entity, to roll out DCI-compliant digital cinema systems for theatrical presentations in several countries in Europe.

Sensio and International Sign 3D Licensing Agreement

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:47:50 -0400

Sensio has signed a licensing agreement with International Datacasting Corporation for the integration of the Sensio 3D cinema decoding technology into products for the digital cinema market. This agreement comes with the first sale of licenses for an initial deployment of 3D systems for 50 movie theatres to enable the broadcasting of live stereoscopic 3D events.

Real Digital Media Announces On-Demand Feature for Neocast

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:48:49 -0400

Real Digital Media has announced a new on-demand feature for its Neocast digital signage platform.
Using a simple, remote control device with a tiny receiver connected via USB, Neocast clients are now able to instantly suspend a running play list, jump to a menu screen, scroll up and down to select a desired menu item and have that selected item start playing instantaneously.

SMPTE Forms 3D Home Display Task Force

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:36:44 -0400

The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers is establishing a task force to define the parameters of a stereoscopic 3D mastering standard for content viewed in the home.

Cinema Ad Council Names 2007 Creative Excellence Award Winners

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:42:15 -0400

The Cinema Advertising Council has named the winners of its 2007 Creative Excellence Awards. The annual awards recognize high-quality, entertaining advertising that has been showcased in movie theatres during the past year, on a national, regional and local basis.

National CineMedia Promotes Biederman, Hoff and Leff

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:44:40 -0400

National CineMedia has promoted Pam Biederman, Beth Hoff and Lauren Leff to the role of senior vice president.

New Study Looks at Everything from Red to Blu-ray

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:46:00 -0400

Digital Cinema is more than just about a digital projector.

Carmike to Show Delirium and Rent

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:47:42 -0400

Carmike Cinemas has announced that Cirque Du Soleil's "Delirium" and the Broadway hit "Rent" will be featured on 176 digital screens at Carmike movie theatres through Sony's The Hot Ticket. Tickets will cost $20 for each event.

Barco Supplies Projectors for the 61st Locarno Film Festival

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:02:31 -0400

Barco was selected by XDC to be the exclusive projector supplier for last month’s 61st Locarno Film Festival. The highlights of the festival were the open-air screenings at Piazza Grande.

New York Disabilities Film Festival Premieres in September

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:10:48 -0400

Realabilities: The First Annual NY Disabilities Film Festival debuts this fall simultaneously in 14 locations throughout the New York metropolitan area. From September 21-23, Realabilities will showcase feature, documentary and short films by and about the lives of people with disabilities.

Dolby Supports Toronto International Film Festival for 15th Year

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 11:25:47 -0400

Dolby provided technical services and digital cinema technology systems to the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival for the 15th year in a row.

Fogel Joins National CineMedia as Senior VP

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:15:39 -0400

Bennett Fogel has joined National CineMedia as senior vice president of sales development and integrated marketing in New York.

Dolby Lowers Exhibitor Price of its Reusable 3D Glasses

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:04:08 -0400

Dolby announced today that it has reduced the price of its reusable 3D glasses. Starting today, exhibitors can purchase new Dolby 3D glasses at a US list price of $27.50, reduced from $39.

AccessIT and Overture Films Enter 10 Year Agreement

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:41:26 -0400

Digital Cinema solutions provider Access Integrated Technologies has announced that film distributor Overture Films will provide all of their movies to digital cinema equipped theatres in AccessIT's Phase 1 digital cinema plan and will pay virtual print fees (VPFs) under a 10 year agreement similar to those signed by all the other major studios. This agreement expands upon the strong relationship the companies have built since Overture's inception last year, as Overture is already a customer of both AccessIT's distribution software and satellite delivery services.

Adlabs Films First in India to Show Journey to the Center of the Earth in Digital 3D

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:47:18 -0400

India-based Adlabs Films, part of Reliance ADA Group, announced that it will premiere the 3D Hollywood movie Journey to the Center of the Earth in digital 3D for the first time at the Adlabs Cinema in Vashi in New Mumbai. In a press statement, Patrick von Sychowski, chief operating officer of Adlabs Digital Cinema, says that the digital 3D technology was a new form of cinema entertainment where the audience can view the movie with enhanced clarity.

New IndiePix Film Collection Unites Shakespeare Adaptations From Around the World

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:49:45 -0400

Internet-based distributor IndiePix announced its latest collection: a series of adaptations of famous plays and films with a Shakespearian theme.

Vivitek Marks Entry into Professional AV Display Marketplace

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:52:22 -0400

Vivitek Corporation formally announced its entry into the growing marketplace for high-quality signage, visual display, and professional presentation products.

Screenvision to Sell Advertising for UniqueScreen Media

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:44:08 -0400

Access Integrated subsidiary UniqueScreen Media and Screenvision have completed an agreement for Screenvision to sell national advertising on behalf of USM and its exhibitor customers.

SureWaves Partners with AdLabs

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:46:41 -0400

Adlabs, a part of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group and India's largest cinema chain, and SureWaves, a media convergence solution provider have partnered to create communication channel at their cinemas.   The SureWaves centralized servers help manage delivery of content across the 150-plus digital screen network across 12 locations at Adlabs Cinemas.

Giant Screen Films Chooses Dolby, Barco to Show Egypt 3D: Secrets of the Mummies

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:56:24 -0400

Dolby 3D Digital Cinema has been selected to present Giant Screen Films' Egypt 3D: Secrets of the Mummies, a companion 3D movie experience to the National Geographic touring exhibition Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs.

Fox, Paramount and Sony Pictures Sign with Sony DCSS Group

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:10:32 -0400

Twentieth Century Fox, Paramount Pictures, and Sony Pictures Entertainment have entered into separate non-exclusive digital cinema deployment agreements with Sony Electronics’ Digital Cinema Solutions and Services group. The agreements relate to supplying exhibitors with feature motion pictures in digital form in order to promote the use of digital cinema projection systems.

Carmike Cinemas to show Five Royal Opera House Masterworks in 26 States

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:05:05 -0400

Carmike Cinemas has announced that The Royal Opera House in HD "Series of Five Masterworks" will be featured on 42 digital high definition screens through DigiScreen, at local Carmike theatres in 26 states. The Royal Opera House is the home of three world-class performing companies -- The Royal Ballet, The Royal Opera, and The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. Carmike Cinemas will feature a series of five masterworks - including two operas and three ballets.

Lionsgate to Provide AccessIT with Content and VPFs for its Phase 2 Digital Cinema Plan

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:25:56 -0400

Access Integrated Technologies, provider of integrated solutions for digital cinema, announced that Lionsgate will provide movies to digital cinema equipped theatres in the Phase 2 digital cinema prog

Dickinson Theatres Joins AccessIT’s Phase 2 Deployment Plan

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:11:30 -0400

Dickinson Theatres has become the first theatre chain to commit to the previously announced Phase 2 Digital Cinema Deployment Plan from Access Integrated Technologies.

QuVIS Selects Paragon Software for Wraptor

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:54:59 -0400

QuVIS has selected Paragon Software’s Universal File System Driver technology to embed within their new Wraptor Digital Cinema Package mastering plug-in for Apple Final Cut Studio.

Universal Pictures International to Support Ymagis Digital Cinema Roll Out in Europe

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:56:59 -0400

Ymagis, the Paris-based European digital cinema services provider has announced that Universal Pictures will provide movies to theaters equipped by Ymagis and will pay digital print fees under a long-term agreement similar to those signed by Paramount, Disney and Fox.

Doremi Licenses IDC Streaming Software for use with AccessIT’s CineLive 3D

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:30:37 -0500

Doremi Cinema has announced a licensing agreement with International Datacasting Corporation for the integration of real-time streaming software into its line of SuperFlex Pro Cinema products. The pact also enables Doremi to embed Sensio Live 3D decoding technology into Doremi digital cinema servers for CineLive 3D, AccessIT's newest solution for theatre owners.

Side Effect Wins Pretty/Scary Prize at Shriekfest

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:02:27 -0500

Side Effect recently screened at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, during the 8th Annual Shriekfest Film Festival. After playing to a fervent crowd and receiving thunderous applause, Side Effect was awarded with the Pretty/Scary Award for Excellence in Horror Filmmaking. With a multitude of international film festival screenings on the calendar, Side Effect has already garnered the Best Screenplay Award at the Chicago Horror Film Festival, Best Short at Germany’s Oldendburg Film Festival and the coveted golden chainsaw statuette in the Cutting Edge Short Film Competition at the Dead by Dawn Film Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Up next, Side Effect will screen at the Denver International Film Festival the weekend of November 21st-23rd.

Ballantyne Sees Third Quarter Film-Based Revenue Decline, Digital Revenue Increase

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:11:26 -0500

Ballantyne of Omaha has reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30th. Net third quarter revenues were $12.3 million, a 2.4 percent decrease from net revenues of $12.6 million in Q3 2007, principally reflecting an expected decline in film-based products. This decline in sales was offset by digital cinema equipment sales which rose to $1.6 million in the period versus $1.1 million in Q3 2007, as well as the contribution from the Company's screen business, Strong Screen Systems, acquired in mid-October 2007, which contributed sales of $1.5 million in Q3 2008.

Premiere Cinemas Newest All-Digital Cinema has no Mezzanine

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:13:41 -0500

Texas-based Premiere Cinema recently bought a cinema structure that is, thanks to digital technology, the first cineplex without a mezzanine, while four of the fourteen theatres are 3D capable. Premiere Cinema president and CEO Gary Moore says, “As far as I know, this is the first theatre that does not have a mezzanine and, since we’re all digital and there’s not a film projector in sight, we don’t need one.”

Q-tec Completes First Installation of RealD’s 3D System in Japan

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:27:44 -0500

Q-tec, Inc., one of Japan's leading video post-production service providers, announced that it has completed the first domestic installation of 3D cinema system developed by digital 3D delivery company RealD. Q-tec plans to begin the full-scale operation this month.

Carmike Cinemas Says Third-Quarter Per/Patron Revenue Up, Overall Admissions Down

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:18:01 -0500

"While the economic environment is very challenging, Carmike made continued progress towards its operating strategies in the 2008 third quarter as reflected by increases in per patron revenue, expense reductions, lower interest expense, a decline in bank debt, and additional closures of under-performing theatres," says Michael W. Patrick, Carmike's chief executive officer.

Munich’s Constantin Film Installs Digital Cinema Projection

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:22:45 -0500

German film producer and distributor Constantin Film has installed Kinoton a digital cinema system installed at their screening room in Munich.

Dolby 3D Digital Cinema Licenses Doremi’s Digital Cinema Server

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:44:26 -0500

Doremi Cinema has announced that its DCP-2000 JPEG2000 Digital Cinema Server has been approved as a licensee of Dolby 3D Digital Cinema, giving exhibitors even more options when screening 3D content.

Peace Arch Entertainment to Receive Government Funding

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:56:01 -0500

Peace Arch Entertainment Group, an integrated global entertainment company, has announced that Telefilm Canada has made Peace Arch Releasing eligible for the Canadian Feature Film Marketing Fund.

Ballantyne Installs 3D Systems for Regal and National Amusements

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:17:55 -0500

Ballantyne of Omaha has announced that its Strong Digital Systems division provided 35 NEC Starus Digital Cinema projectors with RealD 3D technology to theatre chains including Regal Entertainment Group and National Amusements.

Cinedigm Gets Eight-Year, $8.9 Million Credit Facility for Phase 2 Digital Cinema Conversions

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:19:22 -0500

Cinedigm Digital Cinema, formerly AccessIT has signed its Phase 2 Entity on an $8.9 million credit facility. The facility will fund the launch of Cinedigm's first 137 Phase 2 conversions of Premiere Cinemas' theatres to the Company's digital cinema platform, in what is expected to ultimately be a 10,000-screen digital cinema deployment plan. The first 35 systems are expected to be operational in December, bringing the total for Phase 2 to 55 by the end of the year.

D&E Entertainment Presents Live at Budokan: 30th Anniversary Concert Film

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:25:08 -0500

Earlier this month D&E Entertainment presented the U.S. theatrical premiere of a newly restored concert film from Cheap Trick that previously has only aired once on Japanese television in 1978. With a running time of just over 60 minutes, Live at Budokan captures the concert that catapulted Cheap Trick to stardom. The premieres were held in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Seattle, and other markets.

GDC Signs VPF Deal with Three Studios for Exhibitors in Asia

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:35:59 -0500

In a move designed to accelerate the conversion of cinemas in Asia to digital technology, GDC has reached separate non-exclusive agreements with three Hollywood Studios for digital cinema deployment across Asia. Under these agreements, 20th Century Fox, Paramount Pictures International, and Universal Pictures International, will be committed to supply Asian exhibitors with feature film content digitally, as well as to make financial contributions towards the hardware cost of DCI-compliant digital cinema equipment deployed by GDC. Phase 1 of the program covers 6000 screens in various countries throughout Asia.

RealD Opens London Office

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:38:24 -0500

RealD has opened the doors to its first European office, located in London. Bob Mayson, as the newly appointed managing director of RealD Europe, will lead a European team to oversee sales, customer service and operations.

Barco, Sonic Equipment to Bring Digital Cinema to B&B Theatres

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 11:52:02 -0500

B&B Theatres in Liberty, Missouri has begun construction on a new eight screen, all digital cinema in Hannibal, Missouri. This is the first all digital theatre project for B&B theatres, the 22nd largest theatre chain in the United States. Sonic Equipment Company, the exclusive systems supplier for B&B Theatres and many other independent theatres across the Midwest, is using Barco’s newest DP-1200 projectors as part of the installation.

Dadi First in China to Use Barco’s DP-1200 Projector

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 12:16:01 -0500

Dadi Digital Cinema Development will be the first to deploy Barco’s DP-1200 digital cinema projector in China. The DP-1200 is designed for small screen environments.

Doremi to Integrate RealD 3D EQ in Digital Cinema Servers

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 12:30:41 -0500

RealD and Doremi have reached an agreement to integrate RealD’s proprietary 3D EQ technology in Doremi’s digital cinema servers. This new feature will be available on all new Doremi servers beginning in March; existing Doremi servers will be updated in all RealD installations at that time. 

NBA All-Star Event to be Shown Live in 3D on 160 US Movie Screens

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:59:58 -0500

Turner Sports, The National Basketball Association and Cinedigm Digital Cinema have announced that they will team up to broadcast TNT's coverage of NBA All-Star Saturday Night February 14th in live 3D to 80 digitally-equipped theaters across the United States.

AAM Secures Funding for European Satellite Distribution

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:39:35 -0500

Arts Alliance Media announced that it signed agreements for 43 million euros of funding from pan-European services company Econocom and various private investors, together with a long-term strategic partnership agreement with Arqiva Satellite & Media for the satellite distribution of films and alternative content live events into European cinemas.

Ballantyne to Install 100 Digital Projectors in Chinese Theatres

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:23:20 -0500

Ballantyne of Omaha says its Chinese subsidiary has received an order to supply and install 100 NEC digital projectors in theatres around China.

UK Cinema Admissions Increased by just over One Percent in 2008

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:54:38 -0500

British cinema admissions totaled 164.2 million last year, an increase of 1.1 percent, according to figures from the Cinema Advertising Association.

Doremi Chosen by Odeon/UCI for Digital Cinema Expansion

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:06:30 -0500

Doremi Cinema was selected by Odeon/UCI, Europe’s largest cinema operator to supply the next phase of its digital cinema expansion with DCP-2000 servers enabling 3D playback. Exhibitors have freedom of choice with the Doremi digital cinema server line, which works with every type of projector and 3D technology.

2009 RAAM Awards Nominations Announced

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:46:10 -0500

The full list of nominations in this year’s RAAM Awards to UK and Irish and Exhibition and Film Distribution were announced today. Universal Pictures, Warner Bros, Paramount, Sony, Entertainment, Optimum, E1 Films, Artificial Eye, Yash Raj and Studio 18, head the line up in film distribution nominations with Cineworld, Odeon, Vue, Ambassador Woking, Curzon Soho, Plaza Truro, Gaiety Cinema Group, Movies@, SGC Cinemas leading the way in exhibition.

Arts Alliance, ABC Reach Exclusive Deal in the Netherlands

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:23:13 -0500

Arts Alliance Media has announced that it has reached an exclusive agreement with the Amsterdam Booking Company, a buying group representing Dutch independent cinemas, to supply and integrate digital cinema in 68 screens within 20 cinemas across The Netherlands. The deal also covers the installation of a professional satellite network for the transmission of live events and encrypted content. Disney’s Bolt in 3D was to be the first digital release.

Berlin International Film Festival Uses Barco Digital Projectors for Fourth Year

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:39:02 -0500

For the fourth straight year Barco served as the exclusive digital cinema projector supplier for the 59th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival.

Cinedigm Digital Cinema Reaches Ten-Million Show Plateau

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:15:15 -0500

Cinedigm Digital Cinema has announced that more than ten million shows have played on Cinedigm digitally equipped cinema screens in 40 states across the country. Almost 3,800 theatre screens now exhibit movies and other enhanced content on a daily basis via Cinedigm’s digital cinema systems, according to the company.

Cineworld Group Prepares for 3D Releases

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:17:53 -0500

The British cinema chain Cineworld Group has chosen Doremi Cinema to supply equipment for the expansion of its Digital Cinema rollout which will double the number of digital screens in its chain, the majority of which will be 3D enabled.

Ballantyne Trims Film Projection Staff

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:05:12 -0500

Ballantyne of Omaha has announced that it has reduced its overall staffing by 19 people, or approximately 10 percent, as part of the ongoing shift in its business from the manufacture of film projection equipment to the distribution of digital cinema projectors. Annualized cost savings related to these actions is estimated to amount to approximately $900,000. Ballantyne will record a first quarter severance charge of approximately $255,000 related to these actions.

CineAsset Now Available from Doremi Digital Cinema

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:39:36 -0500

Doremi Digital Cinema has announced the availability of CineAsset software for digital cinema and presentation applications.   CineAsset is media asset management software that converts common computer files such as QuickTime, AVI, JPEG and TIFF to JPEG2000, MFX wrapped files for playback on any digital cinema server including Doremi’s DCP-2000 and DCP-2K4.

GDC Signs Contract with China’s Dadi Digital Cinema

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:49:46 -0500

GDC Technology has signed a major contract in China. Under the new agreement, Dadi Digital Cinema Development Limited will deploy 100 units of GDC’s SA-2100 digital cinema server in China by the middle of 2009. A roll out target of 300 servers by 2010 has also been set. Dadi is a Guangdong based company focusing on the business of building digital cinema multiplexes in China.

Scala, Fastsigns, NEC Partner on Digital Signage Effort

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:55:56 -0500

Scala, Fastsigns International and NEC Unified Solutions have partnered in a joint effort to make digital signage available to local businesses worldwide. Digital signs are becoming more popular because of their ability to engage audiences and deliver targeted messages, but many small and mid-sized businesses haven’t adopted digital signage because they aren’t sure how to use the technology or where to find it.

UltraStar Installs D-Box Motion Systems in Arizona Theatre

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:36:07 -0500

D-Box Technologies has announced that San Diego-based UltraStar Cinemas will become the first theatre chain in Arizona to install D-Box motion systems in one of its auditoriums located within the 14-screen Surprise, Arizona multiplex.

Jonas Brothers Make Surprise Appearance at Texas Galaxy Theatre

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:48:55 -0400

The Jonas Brothers delighted screaming young fans during their surprise visit at the Galaxy Highland Theatre in Austin, Texas on Sunday, March 1.

U2 3D Opens in 40 Theatres in Japan

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:51:42 -0400

U2 3D opened in more than 40 theaters in Japan on March 7. The film, which premiered at last year’s Sundance Film Festival, has grossed more than $20 million worldwide.

Georgia Theatre Company Installs Dolby 3D in Multiple Locations

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:11:14 -0400

Georgia Theatre Company has installed Dolby 3D Digital Cinema in multiple theatre locations and has plans to increase its screen count over the next 12-18 months in selected locations throughout its circuit. The company operates 287 screens at 29 locations in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Virginia.

Doremi Cinema European Installations Exceed 1200 Screens

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:58:06 -0400

Doremi Cinema’s European operations, Doremi Technologies located in the South of France, has surpassed the 1200 unit mark for digital cinema server installations across Europe.

Fortis Bank Funds European Digital Cinema Roll Out

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:06:38 -0400

Fortis Bank has committed to funding the first tranche of 50 million Euros for the financing of XDC's roll out of digital cinema equipment across Europe, pursuant to its mandate to arrange 100-million

Theatres Converting to Digital 3D with Sonic and Christie

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:26:27 -0400

The conversion to digital cinema by theatre operators throughout the United States continues and is gaining momentum as the 2009 schedule of 3D movies are released. Sonic Equipment Company, an authorized Christie cinema reseller, is equipping dozens of independent theatres across the U.S. Midwest with Christie DLP Cinema projectors with Brilliant3D technology.

Vue Entertainment Adds 200 3D Screens

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:30:13 -0400

Vue Entertainment has announced that it will add 200 RealD 3D screens to its circuit.

Wild Bunch Acquires International Rights to 3D Entertainment's Oceans 3D

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:34:02 -0400

3D Entertainment's filmmakers Jean-Jacques and Francois Mantello have sold all media international rights to their first feature length film.

Ballantyne to Distribute GDC Digital Cinema Servers

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:43:14 -0400

Ballantyne has been granted rights to distribute GDC’s digital cinema server line in North and South America. The initial term of the agreement is three years and is automatically renewable for subsequent three-year periods based on the satisfaction of various conditions by both parties. In addition to serving as a reseller, Ballantyne will also provide integration services for GDC server products in the same territories.

China Film Group, Lianzhong Circuit Choose Dolby Digital Cinema

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:26:54 -0400

Both the China Film Group Corporation and Lianzhong Circuit have selected Dolby Digital Cinema and Dolby 3D systems for multiple theatre locations throughout China.   

Sony DCSS Group Signs Deployment Agreement with Disney

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:25:32 -0400

Sony Electronics' systems integration division, the Sony Digital Cinema Solutions and Services group has entered into a non-exclusive digital cinema deployment agreement with Walt Disney Studio Motion Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International.

Universal Cinema Services, GDC Partner in New Installations

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:36:02 -0400

GDC Technology has partnered with Universal Cinema Services in order to extend its deployment reach in Guam and Arizona.

Xtreme Cinemas in Czech Republic Installs XpanD 3D Systems

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:53:05 -0400

XpanD has installed 3D systems in four Xtreme Cinema theaters in the Czech Republic.

Epic Theatres Installs GDC Digital Cinema Servers

Fri, 01 May 2009 13:34:23 -0400

Epic Theatres in DeLand, Florida, will install 25 GDC SA-2100A series servers into its cinemas.

United Entertainment Corporation Installs GDC Digital Cinema Servers

Fri, 01 May 2009 13:36:44 -0400

United Entertainment Corporation will install GDC’s SA-2100A series servers into its cinemas. UEC is a privately held motion picture theatre circuit and entertainment company based in Minnesota operating over 100 cinema screens. 

Dolby Launches European Digital Cinema Satellite Service

Fri, 01 May 2009 13:39:15 -0400

Dolby has launched Dolby Direct Distribution Services, a pan-European satellite content delivery network for digital cinemas. The service is provided in association with leading digital network solutions provider Arqiva and uses their international satellite infrastructure to distribute feature movies, trailers, and advertising content direct to their participating exhibitors and cinemas throughout Europe.

IDC and Sensio Work Together on First Live HD 3D Event in Europe

Fri, 01 May 2009 13:44:21 -0400

International Datacasting Corporation and Sensio Technologies have announced the beginning of their first operational roll out of live 3D in high definition for digital cinema in Europe. The announcement was made following the first 3D live broadcast via satellite of a complete basketball game in Europe to multi locations across Italy on April 19th.

Big and Digital, Offset Films to Distribute Red Crabs Documentary

Tue, 12 May 2009 17:43:03 -0400

Mark Simpfendorfer Productions has announced that giant screen and digital theatre distribution rights to the documentary Red Crabs: Australia's Christmas Island have been granted to two distribution companies. Offset Films, lead by Campbell Woskett and based in Australia will distribute the film in Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Big & Digital, lead by Tina Ratterman and based in Louisville, Kentucky, will distribute to theatres in the Americas. Evans and Sutherland have been given rights to the full dome market worldwide.

Christie/AIX Amends Credit with GE Commercial Finance

Wed, 13 May 2009 11:20:32 -0400

Cinedigm Digital Cinema has announced that its Phase 1 subsidiary, Christie/AIX has entered into an amendment to its senior credit facility with GE Commercial Finance.

Evans & Sutherland to Distribute Sea Monsters

Wed, 13 May 2009 11:39:13 -0400

Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation will be the exclusive distributor of National Geographic’s award-winning giant screen film Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure for full dome and planetarium digital theatres.

Regal Expands, Remodels Charlottesville Theatre

Wed, 13 May 2009 13:04:27 -0400

Regal Entertainment Group has announced expansion and remodeling plans for Regal Seminole Square in Charlottesville, Virginia. The new facility will be named Regal Seminole Trail Stadium 9 reflecting the addition of stadium seating in all auditoriums, new high-back recliner seats, new lobby, new entrance, new rest rooms and the expansion of five additional screens. Seminole Trail Stadium 9 will offer all of the latest state-of-the-art cinema amenities.

XpanD Offers Special Rate on 3D through July 15th

Wed, 13 May 2009 15:29:48 -0400

XpanD will offer limited-time special rates to exhibitors who purchase an XpanD 3D theatre system to add a second 3D auditorium regardless of the brand of 3D system initially installed in a multiplex. The offer runs through July 15th.

Audinate Supports Australian Premiere of Star Trek

Wed, 27 May 2009 10:53:50 -0400

Audinate has announced that its Dante audio networking solution was used during the world premiere of the new Star Trek movie at the Sydney Opera House.

Cinemark, Barco Work to Expand Latin American Digital Cinema Market

Wed, 27 May 2009 10:56:44 -0400

Texas-based Cinemark International, has deployed Barco DP-2000 projectors into more than 25 Cinemark multiplexes throughout Mexico, Central and South America, including major cities in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Guatemala, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador and Brazil.   This ongoing deployment encompasses both small and large exhibitors throughout Latin America.

Christie Digitally Screens 50 of the 53 Movies Screened at Cannes

Wed, 27 May 2009 11:00:57 -0400

Christie, the technical digital cinema partner to the Cannes Film Festival, screened 50 films in the digital format out of the 53 movies that were screened. Bt comparison, last year 37 movies were screened digitally and in 2007 the number was 20.

Honda Launches Insight Campaign in UK Theatres

Wed, 27 May 2009 14:28:01 -0400

Honda has started its campaign for its Insight hybrid model to the UK with cinema advertising alongside films such as Angels & Demons. The campaign is part of a £1.3 million deal with cinema sales company Digital Cinema Media.

Industrial Color Launches IC Motion

Wed, 27 May 2009 14:39:27 -0400

Industrial Color of Culver City, California has launched IC Motion to provide HD RAW video capture and post-production services for professional photographers, producers and filmmakers.

Cinemaccanica, Barco to Upgrade France’s Cap Cinema Theatres to Digital

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:16:18 -0400

Cinemeccanica and Barco have announced what the companies are calling a milestone contract with French exhibitor Cap Cinéma. Under the terms of the agreement, both companies will install eighty 2K DLP digital projectors in Cap Cinéma theaters across France.

Winners Announced for 10th Annual Golden Trailer Awards

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:43:24 -0400

The best movie previews of 2009 were crowned recently at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles, when the 10th Annual Golden Trailer Awards were conferred before a live audience. In a show hosted by comedian, writer and actor Dean Edwards with presenters culled from the ranks of today's top and up-and-coming comedians, statuettes for 16 award categories were handed out. Additionally, one of these winners was also named Best in Show.

Intensity3D Unveiled at Euromax Conference

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:48:00 -0400

Intensity3D, which its creators call a radical new concept in multi-dimensional video projection, was unveiled this week at the Euromax conference at the Tycho Brahe Planetarium in Copenhagen, Denmark. Intensity3D combines digital cinema and curved screen technology and was designed to provide new levels of image quality on a curved screen.

Xpand to Collaborate with Yelmo Cines and Suministros Kelonik

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:55:56 -0400

Xpand has announced their collaborative venture with Yelmo Cines, one of Spain’s largest cinema chains and the country’s second largest programmer, in conjunction with Suministros Kelonik, Spain’s leading equipment installer. Yelmo Cines plans to add several 3D theatres in the coming year.

Cinema Advertising Grew by almost Six Percent in 2008

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:22:43 -0400

According to new Cinema Advertising Council report, total cinema advertising industry revenues of CAC members – which account for more than 82 percent of U.S. movie screens – grew by 5.8 percent to $571,421,000 in 2008, as compared to a total of $539,946,000 in 2007.

UK Showcase Cinema De Lux Wins Digital Signage Award

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:24:47 -0400

UK-based digital signage company Beaver Solutions has won the AV Award 2008 for Digital Signage Project of the Year. The award was given for the innovative deployment of digital signage throughout three multi-million pound Showcase Cinema De Lux venues. Showcase Cinemas approached Scala and Beaver Solutions to provide digital signage throughout their concept cinemas in Derby, Bristol and Leicester, with the aim to create a paperless cinema experience. The idea was to create a high quality, immersive cinema experience, with functional and efficient methods of running their signage.

Cinemeccanica and Barco Sign Contract with Cinéville

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:24:26 -0400

Cinemeccanica and Barco have announced another digital cinema deployment deal in France. Both companies have signed a contract with Cinéville for the installation of thirty Barco 2K digital cinema projectors in five multiplexes. Located in the West of France, Cinéville is a fully owned subsidiary of Soredic. For their digital conversion, financed by Ymagis, they turned to Barco Value Added Partner Cinemeccanica. This summer, thirty Barco digital cinema projectors will be installed in Cinéville's theaters in Hénin-Beaumont, Rennes, Laval, La Roche-sur-yon and Quimper.

Big Cinemas to Install Imax Theatre in Mumbai, a First for India

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:54:39 -0400

Imax Corporation and Big Cinemas, a division of Adlabs Films, a Reliance ADA Group company and India's largest entertainment conglomerate, have announced an agreement to install Imax's new digital projection system in Big Cinemas' flagship Imax theatre in the heart of Mumbai.

Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Debuts at Cinema Expo

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:36:54 -0400

One of the highlights of last month’s Cinema Expo in Amsterdam was the 3D premiere of Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs. The screening was shown on a Barco twin projector setup with Dolby 3D for large screens.

Dolby Taking Orders for New Digital Screen Server

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:50:14 -0400

Dolby Laboratories has announced that its newest cinema server, the Dolby Screen Server DSS200 is available for orders.

Film & Kino Announces National Digital Cinema Roll Out in Norway

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:56:43 -0400

Film & Kino, the Norwegian interest organization for cinemas, has announced the world’s first non-commercial complete national digital roll out with agreements with Twentieth Century Fox, United International Pictures (the local distributor for Paramount Pictures and Universal Pictures in Norway), Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International, and Warner Bros. Pictures International. 

Sony to Install 83 CineAlta 4K Projectors for Apollo Cinemas

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:22:15 -0400

Sony Digital Cinema and Apollo Cinemas have announced an agreement for the deployment of 83 CineAlta 4K digital cinema projectors, a third of which will be able to deliver 3D content.

XDC Announces Two Digital Cinema Deals in Europe

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:31:58 -0400

In recent weeks digital cinema service company XDC has announced a deal with Polish exhibitor Multikino and another with exhibitor Euroscoop in the Netherlands to install new digital systems in multiple theatres.

Barco Claims 80 Percent Market Share in China with 1000th Projector

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:38:31 -0400

Barco has announced that it has completed its 1,000th digital cinema projector installation in China. The company says it has a market share of more than 80 percent in the country.

Doremi Signs Deal with Italy’s Digima

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:17:29 -0400

Doremi Cinema has signed an agreement for distribution and cooperation with the Italian company Digima, Italy.

Emagine First to Self-Finance Digital Expansion through Cinedigm’s Phase 2 Program

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:20:03 -0400

Emagine Entertainment, a Michigan-based cinema chain, will participate in Cinedigm's Phase 2 digital cinema deployment program and will be the first exhibitor to do so through self-financing.

ZON Lusomundo Selects Barco for XDC’s Deployment of 213 Screens

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:16:42 -0400

ZON Lusomundo, the largest cinema chain in Portugal, is in the process of installing 213 digital cinema systems and by the end of 2010, 28 of the company’s cinema complexes will be equipped with Barco digital cinema projectors. XDC and ZON Lusomundo have signed an exclusive agreement for the deployment of full digital cinema systems in all of ZON Lusomundo's theatres in Portugal.

D&E, Universal Premiere Sugarland’s Live on the Inside Concert in Movie Theatres

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:32:00 -0400

D&E Entertainment, in partnership with Universal Music Group-Nashville distributed and marketed the theatrical premiere of Grammy and Country Music Award winning band Sugarland's Live on the Inside concert film. The film premiered in over 35 cinemas in the US on August 6th.

Screenvision, Sprint Partner on Interactive In-Lobby Digital Signage Displays

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:22:39 -0400

Screenvision introduced new interactive lobby displays in hundreds of theatres last month. The displays feature a third party’s patented scanner technology that will enable marketers to offer theatre patrons rewards by engaging with the featured brand. Launching this new effort in the marketing arena was telecommunications giant, Sprint. This partnership between Screenvision and Sprint also began last month.

UFO Moviez to Convert 1000 Screens in Andhra

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:34:32 -0400

UFO Moviez has announced plans to convert 1000 screens to UFO's digital cinema platform in Andhra in the coming six months.

UltraStar Cinemas Installs Digital Signage

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:37:40 -0400

UltraStar Cinemas has installed digital menu boards on concession counters and box offices. Corn Digital provided the systems.

X Games: The 3D Movie Premiere Called a Success

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:39:17 -0400

Xpand collaborated with ESPN and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures at the premiere of X Games: The 3D Movie, the first sports-themed 3D film. The event was held last month at the Nokia Theatre.

Carmike Cinemas Signs Agreement to Open 12-Plex in Opelika, Alabama

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:10:11 -0400

Carmike Cinemas has signed a definitive agreement with Blackrock principal Stephen Benson to build a 12-screen theatre with 2,600 seats to be located in the Capps Landing development in Opelika, Alabama. The build-to-suit arrangement features a new Carmike digital entertainment complex.

CEA Confirms Plans to Establish Digital Funding Group

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:13:49 -0400

The Cinema Exhibitors’ Association has confirmed plans to establish a digital funding group to negotiate financial support for small and medium-sized UK cinema operators to convert to digital cinema technology. The announcement follows an earlier exercise to identify the potential size and nature of such a grouping.

Cinedigm Secures Infusion of Capital from Sageview

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:16:20 -0400

Cinedigm Digital Cinema has completed a $75,000,000 private placement of securities to Sageview Capital consisting of a senior note due 2014 and a warrant to purchase common stock.

Screenvision, Bow Tie Cinemas Announce Long-Term Agreement

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:59:50 -0400

Screenvision has announced a new long-term agreement with Bow Tie Cinemas, owners and operators of deluxe first-run cinemas designed to bring style and elegance back to the movie going experience. The partnership drives Screenvision’s overall screen count to 15,332.

Technomedia Acquires VRT Enterprises

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:08:46 -0400

Technomedia has launched TMS Digital Cinema and has acquired privately held VRT Enterprises of Miami, Florida, a provider of digital cinema engineering services and product development to the emerging digital cinema market for years. Ray Callahan founder of VRT will take the position of senior vice president of digital cinema operations and technologies under Joni Snyder, vice president and CFO of Technomedia Solutions.

Barco Partners with Strong for Nationwide Digital Cinema Installation Services

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:45:42 -0400

Barco has signed a one-year, renewable, non-exclusive agreement professional services agreement with Ballantyne Strong to provide Barco with digital cinema projection service and support, including, but not limited to, on-site installation and service as well as ongoing maintenance services for Barco's U.S. customers.

Civolution Gets Contract to Track Venice Film Festival Video Packages

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:03:27 -0400

Civolution has signed an agreement for Eurovision Production Coordination to use Civolution’s broadcast monitoring service Teletrax to track all video packages that were produced during the Venice International Film Festival earlier this month.

Ominiplex Starts Construction on Dublin’s Swan Cinemas

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:56:53 -0400

Omniplex, Irelands largest cinema group, has unveil plans for its new concept three-screen, 571 seat Swan Cinemas, which is located in the Swan Shopping Centre, Rathmines, Dublin.

China’s Time Antaeus Partners with Christie on Digital Cinema Deployment

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 10:21:44 -0400

Time Antaeus Media Group, a Chinese digital cinema industry leader, has selected Christie as its partner for its digital cinema deployment in China.

Arts Alliance, Arqiva Satellite Beam La Vida Loca to Cinemas across France

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:06:17 -0400

Arts Alliance Media and Arqiva Satellite & Media successfully delivered La Vida Loca directly via satellite to 19 sites widespread across the Circuit George Raymond Cinémas’ megaplex circuit.

Dolby Exclusive Digital Cinema, 3D Provider to Toronto Film Festival

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:56:04 -0400

Dolby Laboratories was the exclusive digital cinema server and 3D provider of the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival, which was held September 10–19 at venues throughout Toronto, Canada. For the first time, the festival was outfitted with Dolby 3D when it presented the North American premiere of Joe Dante’s The Hole.

Working Title Completes the Upgrade of its Screening Room

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:35:03 -0400

UK producer Working Title has installed a GDC SA-2100A digital cinema server for its new screening room facility in London’s Marylebone theatre. The installation marks the completion of the 45-seat screening room, which features both conventional 35mm and modern digital cinema.

Christie Supports Toronto International Film Festival for Eighth Year

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:16:04 -0400

Christie DLP Cinema projectors were featured at select theaters hosting the 34th Toronto International Film Festival, which was held September 10-19. It was Christie’s eighth year as projection sponsor of the Festival, which is becoming one of the most prestigious international film festivals in the world.

3D Entertainment Acquires Air Racers 3D: Forces of Flight

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:18:04 -0400

3D Entertainment is pleased to announce today that it has acquired the distribution rights for Air Racers 3D: Forces of Flight, produced by Los Angeles-based Pretend Entertainment and Stereoscope.

D-Box Systems Now Compatible with GDC Digital Cinema Servers

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:43:29 -0400

Theatre systems from D-Box Technologies are now compatible with the digital cinema servers manufactured by GDC Technology.

NCM Signs Ad Agreement with Starplex, ShowBiz and Picture Show

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:37:14 -0400

National CineMedia has entered into a network affiliate advertising agreement with Starplex Cinemas, ShowBiz Cinemas, and Picture Show Theatres for the presentation of pre-show advertising. Under the terms of the new, exclusive multi-year agreement, the three exhibition circuits will exclusively present NCM’s pre-feature cinema advertising program. Details of the agreement were not disclosed.

Screenvision Announces New Long-Term Deal with Malco Theatres

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:40:02 -0400

Screenvision has announced a new long-term agreement with Malco Theatres. The partnership drives Screenvision’s overall screen count to 15,366 increasing its digital screen count to over 7,700. The companies did not disclose the details of the agreement.  

Sony Digital Cinema Enters Uncharted Territory

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:47:13 -0400

Sony joined forces with movie theatres across the country to create a series of multi-player gaming tournaments that highlighted their potential as an additional revenue source for exhibitors during non-peak times.

Dolphins and Whales 3D Presented by Jean-Michel Cousteau Hits the $15 Million Mark

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:44:25 -0400

3D Entertainment Distribution has announced that its unique trilogy of underwater-themed films for Imax 3D and digital 3D cinemas – Ocean Wonderland 3D (2003), Sharks 3D: A Close Encounter with the Lions and Tigers of the Ocean (2005) and Dolphins and Whales 3D: Tribes of the Ocean (2008) – has reached a new milestone with over $70 million accumulated to date at the worldwide box office. The films have been released in 28 countries.

Deals Signed for Antarctica Challenge

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:00:35 -0400

Mark Terry has announced that his documentary The Antarctica Challenge: A Global Warning has signed deals with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s digital channel, documentary, a European theatrical deal with Belgium’s XDC Digital Cinemas, New Zealand’s Documentary Channel and Poland’s VOD channel, TVScreen.

Georgia Theatre Company Participates in Cinedigm’s Phase 2 Deployment Program

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:44:04 -0400

Cinedigm Digital Cinema has announced that the Georgia Theatre Company will participate in Cinedigm's Phase 2 digital cinema deployment program.

Docurama Films Signs with Gigantic Digital Cinema

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:32:34 -0400

Docurama Films, is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a package of classic non-fiction titles, has signed with Gigantic Digital Cinema to provide national distribution.

NEC Offers Financial Incentives for Digital Cinema Theatres

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:53:00 -0400

NEC Display Solutions of America has announced the availability of financing incentives for theatre owners looking to upgrade cinema projector capabilities to digital.

Cine Colombia to Install Barco Projection Systems in 20 Theatres

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:47:38 -0500

Cine Colombia will supply 20 Barco DP-1500 digital projection systems to multiple theatre sites throughout Colombia. Each projector will be 2D/3D capable, and each will be configured with Barco's ACS-2048 alternate content switcher.

Carmike Opens Industry’s First Green Theatre

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:05:35 -0500

Carmike Cinemas has opened its new, all-digital movie theatre, featuring DLP digital projection and QSC prime digital sound, plus wall-to-wall screens, including three auditoriums equipped with 3D capabilities. The unique facility is also registered with the U.S. Green Building Council and expects to be certified as the nation’s first stand-alone LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) theatre.

Mersive is Chosen for Swedish Planetarium

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:36:29 -0500

Sweden’s University of Umeå has installed Mersive SOL software in its Umevatoriet Center planetarium to accomplish the edge-blending, image warping and auto alignment of multiple projectors on the dome screen to provide a crisp and compelling immersive visual experience.

Projectiondesign Changes Ownership

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:59:19 -0500

Norwegian high performance projector manufacturer, projectiondesign is capitalizing on the growing global demand for high-quality products as well as partner support with the announcement of a change in ownership to include Norwegian private equity firm Herkules Capital AS.

QSC Audio Introduces Speaker System for Dome and Large Format Cinemas

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:03:46 -0500

QSC Audio has announced the purpose-designed DCS SC-424-8F flyable, four-way, tri-amplified speaker system for Dome and Large Format cinemas that require suspended mounting of screen channels, or point source surround channels.

Beloved Pictures Acquires C.S. Lewis’s The Great Divorce

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:31:37 -0500

Beloved Pictures has secured the film rights to C.S. Lewis’s The Great Divorce.

Cinedigm Presents Larger Than Life in 3D

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:44:41 -0500

Cinedigm Digital Cinema will present the Dave Matthews Band, Ben Harper and Relentless7, and Gogol Bordello Larger Than Life ... in 3D, on screens nationwide.

Hollywood Theatres to Install Sony 4K Digital Cinema Systems

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:20:12 -0500

Hollywood Theaters is installing Sony Electronics' 4K digital cinema technology across its circuit. The Portland, Oregon-based exhibitor will begin its digital conversion by equipping 13 of its U.S. locations (167 screens) with Sony projectors over the next few months.

Kinepolis Group Choose SmartJog Servers

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:42:22 -0500

European exhibitor Kinepolis Group has selected SmartJog’s Digital Cinema Central Library Servers to use in all of its 23 theaters. Kinepolis will purchase and install the Digital Cinema Central Library Servers, which are capable of storing large amount of content as well as receiving Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) via satellite and fiber.

Barco and GDC Partner on Integrated Media Block for Digital Cinema

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:03:08 -0500

Barco has announced that GDC's integrated media block can be seamlessly integrated into its cinema projectors. In recent years, long-standing partners GDC and Barco have worked together on some 1000 digital conversions in China.

Cinemark Opens Five New Cinemark XD Theatres

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:26:09 -0500

In the face of its pending lawsuits with Imax, Cinemark Holdings has announced the opening of five new Cinemark XD, Extreme Digital Cinema auditoriums in Union City, California; Tucson, Arizona; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Daly City, California; and Hanover, Maryland. The new Cinemark XD auditoriums opened in time to show The Twilight Saga: New Moon.

Doremi Continues Partnership with China’s Time Antaeus Media Group

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:34:59 -0500

Doremi Cinema has announced progress in its partnership with Time Antaeus Media Group in China for its major digital cinema deployment in Mainland China. The 1000 screen commitment started late last year. The companies expect the deployment to be completed in July 2010.

Arts Alliance Media Signs Deal with Reel Cinemas

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:15:25 -0500

Arts Alliance Media has signed an agreement with Reel Cinemas to digitize Reel’s entire circuit in the UK.

Screenvision Renews Agreement with Hogan Communications

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:17:33 -0500

Screenvision has renewed its long-term agreement with Hogan Communications, a media and marketing company targeting the college market.

Pacific ArcLight Installs 17 NEC Projectors in Time for Avatar Premiere

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:11:31 -0500

Pacific ArcLight in Los Angeles has installed 17 NEC 3D digital cinema projectors in preparation for the premiere of Avatar December 18th.   “We found the NEC NC2500S-A projectors to be a great fit for us, especially with the new higher light output for amazing picture quality,” says Joe Miraglia, Pacific’s director of design, construction and facilities. “We’re very excited to be 100 percent ready to bring Avatar to our audiences, and, in fact, we are premiering the film at midnight on December 17 at ArcLight Hollywood, Cinerama Dome as well as ArcLight Sherman Oaks.”

CBG Member R/C Theatres Signs up for Cinedigm’s Phase 2 Program

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:55:14 -0500

The Maryland-based cinema chain R/C Theatres has signed an agreement to participate in Cinedigm’s Phase 2 digital cinema deployment program. R/C Theatres is the first National Association of Theatre Owners Cinema Buying Group member to commit to the program.

A Prairie Home Companion Moves to the Big Screen

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:20:51 -0500

Garrison Keillor, host of A Prairie Home Companion, brings the beloved radio show to select movie theatres in communities nationwide with a special live performance on Thursday, February 4th.

Kerasotes Installs 48 Barco Digital Cinema Projectors

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:05:15 -0500

Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres has purchased 48 Barco digital cinema projectors to be distributed throughout multiple markets.

NEC Extends Financing Incentives for Digital Cinema through March

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:08:12 -0500

NEC has extended till March 31 the availability of financing incentives for theater owners looking to upgrade cinema projector capabilities to digital.

Prismatic Magic and Infitec Introduce 3D Laser Projection System

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:18:37 -0500

Prismatic Magic has introduced Laser-3D, which it says is the world's first 3D laser projection system. It comes on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the invention of the laser.

The Fleet Science Center gets a Makeover

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:30:34 -0500

San Diego’s Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, home to the world’s first IMAX dome theatre recently underwent a renovation that focused largely on its sound system. The Fleet Center often runs six different films per day, requiring very different audio settings for each performance.

Warner Bros. Announces Digital Cinema Agreements in Asia

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:44:14 -0500

Warner Bros. Pictures International has entered into digital cinema deployment agreements directly with several key cinema circuits to advance the conversion to digital cinema throughout Asia including: Golden Harvest Cinemas Hong Kong and Vie Show Cinemas Taiwan of Orange Sky Golden Harvest Group; Multiplex Cinema, one of Hong Kong’s leading cinema circuits; and The Grand, the territory’s largest cineplex.

AMC to Acquire Most Kerasotes Theatres

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:30:50 -0500

AMC Entertainment and Kerasotes Showplace Theatres have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which AMC will acquire substantially all of the assets of Kerasotes.

D-Box Moves 50,000-Plus Moviegoers

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:56:13 -0500

D-Box Technologies says that more than 50,000 moviegoers throughout North America “lived the action” and experienced motion-enhanced seats during one of nine major motion pictures released last year.

Harry Potter Extends Stay in Boston

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:32:17 -0500

The Museum of Science, Boston has extended its East Coast premiere run of Harry Potter: The Exhibition until the end of February due to its popularity.

Two Cinemas first to offer Digital 3D in Germany

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:12:43 -0500

The Cineplex Marburg and the Cinedom Koeln multiplexes are the first German cinemas to offer their audiences large-scale digital 3D Cinema. In the run-up for the theatrical release of Avatar, both cinemas installed Kinoton 3D2P systems, each operating with two projectors.

Barco Supplies Digital Projectors for Berlin International Film Festival

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:16:49 -0500

Barco was chosen as the exclusive digital cinema projector supplier for the Berlinale's 60th anniversary edition held earlier this month. The Berlin International Film Festival was launched in 1951. Over the years, it has become one of the most important film festivals in the world, with almost 300,000 visitors. For the film festival, Barco supplies six digital cinema projectors from its DP series.

Carmike Cinemas Secures New Loan

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:51:55 -0500

Carmike Cinemas has entered into a new $265 million senior secured term loan facility and a $30 million senior secured revolving credit facility.

Cinedigm and Vista to Partner Internationally

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:53:54 -0500

Cinedigm Digital Cinema has reached an agreement for Vista and its network of business partners to exclusively distribute and support Cinedigm’s Theatre Command Center software in certain major international territories. 

D-Box To Equip Japanese Theatre with Motion Seats

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:19:53 -0500

D-Box Technologies has announced the upcoming installation of a first movie theatre equipped with 13 D-Box MFX seats with Warner Mycal Corporation, one of the largest operators of commercial theatres in Japan. This transaction marks the first sale of D-Box motion systems for commercial theatre applications outside of North America.

Sony DCSS Signs VPF Deal with Universal Pictures

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:58:01 -0500

Sony Electronics’ Digital Cinema Solutions and Services group has signed a non-exclusive digital cinema deployment agreement with Universal Pictures.

Bringing 3D to Grand Central Station

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:17:49 -0500

CBS Outdoor and N4D have teamed up to launch Grand Central Station's first 3D digital signage campaign. The centerpiece of the campaign is a 14-foot screen displaying commercials in 3D throughout February.

ContentFilm International Acquires New Gabriel Range Film and Welcome to the Rileys

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:02:44 -0500

ContentFilm International has acquired worldwide rights to Gabriel Range’s new film, which also reunites Jeremy Brock and Andrea Calderwood, writer and producer of The Last King of Scotland.

2010 RAAM Awards Open the UK Awards Season

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:20:06 -0500

In what has become the opening UK and Irish cinema awards show the 2010 RAAM Awards honored director Danny Boyle; distributor Stewart Till of Icon Films, independent cinema operator David Williams of WTW cinemas and John Kelleher the recently retired director of the Irish Film Certification Board.

Severin Films Acquires Birdemic

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:23:42 -0500

Severin Films has acquired all worldwide rights to Birdemic: Shock and Terror, a feature from writer/producer/director James Nguyen.

SmartJog and Ymagis to Partner on Digital Distribution to Cinemas

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:58:23 -0500

SmartJog, a digital delivery service provider, and Ymagis, a digital cinema deployment company, have signed a non-exclusive partnership agreement to integrate their technologies to offer a full digital cinema solution to Ymagis cinema operator clients.

Times Square Cinema signs with Cinedigm

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:49:52 -0500

Times Square Cinema of Tyler, Texas and a member of the National Association of Theatre Owners Cinema Buying Group, has signed an agreement to deploy digital projection systems with Cinedigm.

AMC Enhanced Theatre Experience Debuts at Disney World

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:51:36 -0500

The AMC Enhanced Theatre Experience made its U.S. debut this month at AMC Pleasure Island 24 at Downtown Disney at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Kerasotes Installs Barix Audio in Two Theatres

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:00:20 -0500

Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres is now using Barix Audio over IP equipment at the core of its audio distribution and playback architecture for two of its premium digital cinema locations. 

Calibre Introduces Alternate Content Processor

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:58:28 -0500

Calibre has introduced the HQView-400DC alternate content processor, which the company says has been designed for a range of consumer and professional AV sources.

GDC Technology Upgrades SA-2100 Servers

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:18:43 -0500

GDC Technology has introduced the S2 upgrade for all SA-2100 digital cinema servers. The upgrade allows customers to connect the servers to the next generation Series 2 DLP Cinema projector.

Orion Planetarium Installs New LED Projector

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:15:06 -0500

The newest projectiondesign projector, the FL32 1080 ReaLED DLP has been installed inside the Orion Planetarium at Denmark’s Aarhus University.

More2Screen Partners with Hoyts for Digital Release of White Stripes Film

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:36:46 -0400

Alternative digital distributor More2Screen has partnered with Australian cinema chain Hoyts to digitally release The White Stripes film Under Great White Northern Lights in Australia.

Phish 3D Concert Set to Play in Theatres Nationwide

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:46:41 -0400

Phish 3D, a 3D concert experience, is opening nationwide on Friday, April 30th for an exclusive one week run. The more than two hour movie, presented by Action 3D Productions in association with Network LIVE and Cinedigm Digital Cinema highlights Phish’s Festival 8, a three-day, eight-set, 16-hour concert in the Southern California desert.

Reliance MediaWorks, UFO Moviez to Partner on Distribution in India

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:47:57 -0400

Reliance MediaWorks has announced a strategic business alliance with the digital satellite cinema network UFO Moviez to establish what the companies are saying will be the largest gateway for digital film releases on the silver screen in India.

Twentieth Century Fox, SmartJog Sign European Satellite Distribution Deal

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 17:38:30 -0400

Twentieth Century Fox and SmartJog have signed a non-exclusive agreement for satellite distribution of digital cinema content to theatres in Europe. Under the terms of the agreement, SmartJog will deliver Twentieth Century Fox movies in digital format to exhibitors connected to SmartJog’s Pan-European digital cinema network.

Arts Alliance Media Signs Deal for €50 Million in Funding

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:25:08 -0400

The rollout of digital cinema to exhibitors across Europe received a significant boost with the announcement that Arts Alliance Media has reached an agreement to secure €50 million in funding for its initiative. Funds advised by Sankaty Advisors, the credit affiliate of Bain Capital, have agreed to provide funding to support the rollout over the next two years, subject to final documentation. The deal was expected to close in 30 days.

AMC Opens Two ETX Theatres in Los Angeles

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:44:32 -0400

AMC Theatres has opened two new larger theatres dubbed Enhanced Theatre Experience in Los Angeles at AMC Burbank 16 and AMC Century City 15.

EFA Partners, Infuse Commercial to Finance Digital Conversion of Small Exhibitors

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 10:04:16 -0400

EFA Partners, an entertainment financial advisory firm that provides financing solutions for movie exhibitors, and Infuse Commercial Capital, a specialty finance company that creates tailored finance programs for small and middle market firms, have jointly created a program that offers favorable financing terms for smaller movie exhibitors seeking viable financing alternatives for their digital cinema conversion.

South African Tourism Ad Generates a Half Million Impressions in Single Weekend

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:51:02 -0400

A cinema ad for South African Tourism, which ran in London movie theatres, delivered an estimated 451,289 impressions in a single weekend, according to figures from cinema sales house Digital Cinema Media. The story was reported by Brand Republic.

Movie Tavern in Dallas Completes Digital Conversion with Barco and Cinedigm

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:21:38 -0400

Dallas, Texas-based Movie Tavern will use Barco projectors for the conversion of their remaining 104 screens — those that had not already converted to Barco.

Sonic Equipment, Christie Managed Services Sign Customer-Support Agreement

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:32:27 -0400

Sonic Equipment Company has signed a major agreement with Christie Managed Services that will provide Sonic’s customers with a wide-ranging new tier of technical support and maintenance that includes end-to-end turnkey solutions and a la carte service. Sonic’s expanded technical resources will be available to current customers – already at more than 400 screens – as well as all future customers across the Midwest and beyond.

Cinemark Launches Three New XD Auditoriums

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:58:47 -0400

Cinemark has opened three new Cinemark XD Extreme Digital Cinema auditoriums. They include the Cinemark Legacy Theatre in Plano, Texas; the Century Stadium 25 Theatre in Orange, California and the Century 20 Oakridge Theatre in San Jose, California.

Building Big-Screen Momentum With Live 3D Events

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:48:51 -0400

By Richard LaBerge
Executive Vice President and CMO
Sensio Technologies

The boom in 3D movie releases in 2009 is news to no one, but what many don’t realize is that over the same time period, a greater number of live 3D broadcast events were shown in theatres than new 3D movie releases. More than a dozen high-profile sports and entertainment events were broadcast live in 3D at digital cinemas across the United States, Mexico, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom. The Orange/France Telecom broadcast of the men’s final at the French Open tennis tournament, GlobeCast’s broadcast of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” from the Rennes Opera House in France, the Arqiva broadcast of 6 Nations rugby matches in England, the NBA All-Star Saturday night, and the Bowl Championship Series (BCS Bowl) game are only some of the high-value events shown live in 3D — all having been distributed to theatres in the Sensio 3D format.

NEC Adopts Xilinx FPGAs for 3D-Capable Cinema Projectors

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:02:49 -0400

To help reduce overall cost, NEC Display Solutions has adopted the Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGA family for three models of its DLP Cinema projectors including the NC3200S for screen sizes up to 32 meters in width, the NC2000C (20 meters) and NC1200C (12 meters), with capability for the recent fast-growing 3D content. The three models are capable of projecting all existing 3D video content. The company has started shipments in stages.

Muvico Completes Installation of Sony 4K Digital Cinema Systems

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:32:50 -0400

Muvico Theatres, one of the earliest adopters of Sony digital cinema 4K technology, has completed the current phase of its digital conversion.

Cinedigm to Double Size of Satellite-Enabled Theatre Network

Thu, 13 May 2010 15:45:03 -0400

Cinedigm Digital Cinema plans to more than double its network of satellite-enabled theatre locations across the United States by deploying an additional 300 locations by the end of 2010.

Starplex Cinemas Adds 123 Digital Screens

Thu, 13 May 2010 17:32:39 -0400

Starplex Cinemas of Dallas, Texas, will convert 123 additional screens to digital cinema using Barco's new Series-II projectors. As part of Cinedigm's Phase 2 digital cinema deployment program, the conversions are underway with full deployment expected by November.

Uptown Entertainment Converts to Digital

Thu, 13 May 2010 17:34:44 -0400

Uptown Entertainment has converted 19 screens in their two Birmingham, Michigan locations – Birmingham 8 and Palladium 12 – Sony Electronics’ 4K digital cinema technology.

Wildwood Theatres Converts Two Theatres

Thu, 13 May 2010 17:37:11 -0400

Wildwood Theatres is installing Sony Electronics’ 4K digital cinema technology at its Beloit and Janesville, Wisconsin locations.

Apollo Carmarthen Cinema Claims Europe’s First All-3D Multiplex

Fri, 28 May 2010 11:05:47 -0400

The Apollo Carmarthen Cinema in South West Wales, which opened its six-screen picture house earlier this spring, says it has become the first all digital 3D-ready multiplex in Europe.

Cinedigm Signs Six CBG-Member Exhibitors

Fri, 28 May 2010 16:24:14 -0400

Cinedigm Digital Cinema has signed six Cinema Buying Group member exhibitors, representing 94 screens, to its 10,000 screen Phase 2 digital cinema deployment program. With these recent screen additions, Cinedigm will have contracted almost 400 CBG-member screens to participate in Phase 2.

Cinedigm Closes $172.5 Million Credit Facility

Fri, 28 May 2010 16:27:24 -0400

Cinedigm Digital Cinema has closed a $172.5 million credit facility co-led by Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking and GE Capital Markets.

Screenvision and Muvico Expand their Relationship

Sat, 29 May 2010 12:49:16 -0400

Screenvision and Muvico Theatres have expanded their relationship through a new long-term agreement.

XDC Begins to Implement €100 Million Credit Facility

Sat, 29 May 2010 12:52:48 -0400

XDC has begun implementing a €100 million credit facility to finance the rollout of digital cinema in Europe.

Entertainment Distribution Releases Sea Rex 3D

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:01:45 -0400

Entertainment Distribution’s Sea Rex 3D: Journey to a Prehistoric World has opened at select Imax 3D Theatres. The film will roll out at domestic and international Imax Theatres in both 2D and 3D throughout the year. European production houses N3D Land Productions and Mantello Brothers Productions produced sea Rex 3D, which was four years in the making and cost five million dollars.

Barco Signs Supply Agreement with D-Cinema Korea

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:25:38 -0400

Barco has entered into a supply agreement with D-Cinema Korea and has shipped the first order. With this agreement signed, Barco can deliver its new Series II digital cinema projectors to more than 150 screens at nearly 20 sites for the Korean roll out.

B&B Theatres to Convert to Digital with GDC and Sonic

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:29:02 -0400

B&B Theatres has selected GDC Technology for its digital cinema conversion program. The exhibitor plans for a complete deployment of 205 screens over the next  24 months.

Microcinema to Join Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Platform

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:50:49 -0400

Arqiva has signed a partnership with Italian Digital Cinema distributor Microcinema to use Arqiva’s Digital Cinema platform on the Intelsat IS905 satellite to deliver live alternative content to its network of around 100 cinemas in Italy.    Barrie Woolston, Commercial Director at Arqiva Satellite & Media, said: “We are delighted that Microcinema has selected Arqiva’s IS905 platform for distribution to this extensive digital cinema network.

Screenvision, Paragon Theatres Announce New Long-Term Deal

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:23:26 -0400

Screenvision has announced a new long-term exhibitor agreement with Paragon Theatres. As a result of this deal, Screenvision broadens its position in the important Washington, D.C. and Miami markets. Under the deal, Screenvision will have the exclusive on-screen advertising rights and exclusive third party selling rights for promotions.

XDC to use Arqiva's IS905 Digital Cinema Satellite Platform

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:45:01 -0400

Arqiva has agreed to provide XDC with satellite based electronic delivery to cinemas using its IS905 digital cinema platform and satellite infrastructure.

Two Milestones for Arts Alliance Media

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:50:54 -0400

Arts Alliance Media has announced two significant milestones. First, the company has signed a deal with Cineworld, the second largest cinema chain in Europe to convert its 790-screen circuit to digital over the next three years. Cineworld will finance the deal from its existing financial resources and cash flow. Second, AAM also announced the closing of a €50m financing deal with Sankaty Advisors to fund the conversion of over 1,000 screens from AAM’s existing pipeline of exhibitor deals.

ZON Lusomundo Cinemas to Convert more than 200 Screens to Digital

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:59:39 -0400

Portugese exhibitor ZON Lusomundo Cinemas, the largest cinema chain in Portugal, has completed its digital cinema deployment with Barco's recently launched DP2K series. ZON Lusomundo made the conversion with the help of digital cinema service company XDC.

Cinedigm Enhances Theatre Command Center System

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:25:35 -0400

Cinedigm Digital Cinema has announced the worldwide release of its Theatre Command Center-Enterprise system, which was designed in conjunction with its Theatre Command Center to provide real-time, consolidated digital theatre information and to centralize certain scheduling and content management tasks.

Galaxy Cinemas Brockville Upgrades to 3D

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:27:14 -0400

Cineplex Entertainment upgraded Galaxy Cinemas Brockville Ontario with 3D. The theatre has been equipped with a Christie Solaria 2K series projector and RealD 3D technology.

Disney to Release Step Up 3D in Dolby Surround 7.1

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:47:20 -0400

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures plans to release Step Up 3D in both 2D and 3D formats with Dolby Surround 7.1 next month. In June Disney released Toy Story 3 globally in both 2D and 3D formats of Dolby Surround 7.1.

Doremi Releases Mac Version of CineAsset

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:51:51 -0400

Doremi Cinema has announced the availability of CineAsset software for Mac OS X. CineAsset-Pro is also available for Mac. Pricing for the Mac versions remain the same as the Windows versions.   CineAsset is a media asset management solution that converts common computer files such as QuickTime, AVI, JPEG and TIFF to JPEG2000, unencrypted MXF wrapped files for playback on digital cinema servers including Doremi’s DCP-2000, DCP-2K4 and DSV-J2.

Epic Theatres Opens with Barco Projectors

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:55:51 -0400

Epic Theatres has installed Barco digital projectors in its new all-stadium, all-digital theatre in Palm Coast, Florida and will be the first theatre in the area designed from the ground up for complete digital projection and 3D presentation. The new Epic theatre opened last month.

Korea Lotte Cinemas Shows FIFA World Cup Live in 3D in 52 Theatres

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:03:15 -0400

Korea Lotte Cinemas presented the FIFA World Cup match between Korea and Argentina live in 3D to 52 of its theatres.

Barco Signs Exclusive Agreement with Cinemark

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:26:13 -0400

Barco has announced an exclusive agreement with Cinemark in which Barco is providing turnkey installation and support services for thousands of digital cinema projectors. This agreement builds upon last year's announcement that Cinemark USA had selected Barco as their exclusive DLP digital cinema provider.   Barco is currently installing its family of digital projectors in combination with Doremi media servers. The service agreement covers the initial installation, including projectors, pedestals, audio system upgrades, servers, and automation.

Senegalese Theatre Installs Datasat Audio Processor

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:39:12 -0400

The Daniel Sorano National Theatre Inauguration in Senegal has installed Datasat Digital Entertainment's AP20 audio processor and demoed across the globe in select and premier theatres.

Ster-Kinekor in South Africa Installs Datasat Servers for 3D

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:42:39 -0400

South Africa's largest cinema exhibitor Ster-Kinekor will be installing the Datasat DC20 Digital Cinema Processor at more than 20 of their sites in the coming months.

Empire Theatres Selects Barco Projectors for more than 300 Screens

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:49:07 -0400

Empire Theatres Limited of Canada has selected Barco Series II digital cinema projectors for more than 300 of their screens. Empire Theatres is Canada's second largest exhibition company with headquarters in Stellarton, Nova Scotia. With more than 30 years in the motion picture exhibition business, Empire Theatres owns and operates 50 theatres, with 380 screens employing more than 2,500 employees.

Great Escape Theatres Signs with National CineMedia’s Network

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:05:44 -0400

National CineMedia has entered into a network affiliate agreement with Great Escape Theatres, an Indiana-based cinema chain, for the presentation of cinema advertising and NCM Fathom entertainment and business events in theatres.    Under the terms of the exclusive multi-year agreement, 26 Great Escape Theatres with 307 screens in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Nebraska, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia will join the NCM Cinema Network beginning in September.

Santikos Theatres Signs with Screenvision

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:11:37 -0400

Screenvision has announced a new exhibitor agreement with Santikos Theatres, the largest family-owned theatre circuit in Texas. With this deal, Screenvision expands its presence in the key Houston and San Antonio markets.    Under the agreement, Screenvision will have exclusive selling and exhibition rights in the late pre-show and non-exclusive rights for promotions.

Ballantyne Strong Announces Sales in Peru and Chile

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:19:40 -0400

Ballantyne Strong will provide NEC Digital Cinema projection systems and Ballantyne's MDI/Strong cinema screens to outfit twelve auditoriums for Cine Planet, Peru's leading motion picture exhibitor, and two for its Chilean subsidiary, Cines Movieland. Ballantyne Strong has previously installed 23 NEC Digital Cinema projection systems for these customers, nineteen in Peru and four in Chile.

Barco DP2K Projectors Now Integrated with CineCanvas Subtitling Support

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:28:30 -0400

Barco’s DP2K family of digital cinema projectors is now available with integrated CineCanvas subtitling support. The company says the new functionality can be installed via a simple firmware upgrade. Barco says it is the first digital projector manufacturer to offer this feature. Barco also announced that it has obtained full DCI compliance for its complete line of DP2K C projectors.

Cinemark to Open Twelve Screens in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:36:16 -0400

Cinemark plans to open a new cinema at Stroud Mall in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania that will feature 12 screens, all stadium seating, digital surround sound and include a Cinemark XD: Extreme Digital Cinema auditorium.

Kinopolis, FTT and XDC Reach Agreement to Deploy 123 Digital Cinema Systems

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:32:41 -0400

German exhibitor Kinopolis, German digital cinema service provider FTT in Germany and XDC have basically agreed on the terms for a deployment of 123 digital cinema systems at 15 cinemas.

QSC Releases DCP 100 Digital Cinema Processor

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:51:44 -0400

QSC Audio Products has released the DCP 100 Digital Cinema Processor, which provides complete signal processing and monitoring functions in a single integrated, rack-mount system.

The Karate Kid Premieres in the UK at the Odeon

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:54:16 -0400

The UK premiere of Sony Pictures’ The Karate Kid was held at the famous Odeon Cinema in Leicester Square. The premiere was presented using the theatre’s Sony Digital Cinema 4K projection system. In addition to the premiere, movie was also released to theatres worldwide as a 4K Digital Cinema Package.

AMC Opens ETX Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:59:56 -0400

AMC has opened a new Enhanced Theatre Experience at the AMC BarryWoods 24 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Arts Alliance Media to Digitize Spain’s Yelmo Cines

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:44:32 -0400

In what is the largest digital cinema deal to date in Spain, Arts Alliance Media and Yelmo Cines have reached an agreement to digitize Yelmo’s chain of 31 cinemas.

Cinema Scene Marketing Network Reaches 170 Locations

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:57:06 -0400

Cinema Scene Marketing has announced that its Digital Media Network has grown to 170 locations, which account for an estimated 2,250 theatre screens across the US.

Cinemark to open Century Branded Theatre in New Mexico

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:03:49 -0400

Cinemark has announced plans to open a new Century branded theatre in Rio Rancho, New Mexico at The Village at Rio Rancho in time for the 2011 summer blockbuster season.

UltraStar Cinemas to Install D-Box Seats in Scottsdale Theatre

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:13:21 -0400

D-Box Technologies has announced an agreement with San Diego-based UltraStar Cinemas to equip its new Scottsdale, Arizona theatre with 26 D-Box MFX seats.

Korea’s Largest Theatre Chain, CJ CGV, Converts to 3D

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:19:33 -0400

CJ CGV, the largest theatre chain in Korea, has converted 58 additional screens to 3D with MasterImage digital 3D cinema systems and will supply systems for all of the chain’s 160 3D theatres.

Cinedigm Named Digital Cinema Advisor to Telluride Film Festival

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:55:26 -0400

The Telluride Film Festival has named Cinedigm as its official digital cinema advisor; the festival takes place September 3-6 in Telluride, Colorado.

Datasat Digital Entertainment joins Crestron Partnership Program

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:35:33 -0400

Datasat Digital Entertainment has announced that their new AP20 Audio Processor is part of the Crestron Integrated Partner Program.

NCTA and Dolby Collaborate on 3D Cable Set-Top Box

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:45:41 -0400

The National Cable & Telecommunications Association in Washington, DC, the NCTA and Dolby Laboratories have collaborated to create the industry's first cinema-quality 3D feed using a cable set-top box presented in a digital cinema environment enabled with Dolby 3D.

Doremi Reaches Exclusive Agreement with Empire Theatres to Install Digital Cinema Servers

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:47:50 -0400

Doremi Cinema has reached an exclusive agreement with Canada’s Empire Theatres to install Doremi Cinema Servers on more than 300 Empire screens. The installations will include Doremi's DCP-2000 and Integrated Media Block with Doremi's ShowVault.

Screenvision and K•Swiss Announce Partnership

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:34:56 -0400

Screenvision and K•Swiss have entered into an exclusive partnership to bring the California Sports brand’s Have an Awesome Day campaign to moviegoers across the country. Marking the company’s first foray into cinema advertising, the partnership features a 30-second spot airing in the Screenvision pre show.

UltraStar Cinemas Installs Corn Digital Signage

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:39:54 -0400

UltraStar Cinemas, which claims to be the first and largest theatre chain in the nation to be 100 percent equipped with digital cinema capabilities, has claimed another industry milestone by setting up digital menu boards on concession counters and box offices. Corn Digital supplied the technology.

Wolff Cinema Converts with Sony Digital Cinema 4K

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:41:38 -0400

Wolff Cinema Groep, a Dutch company operating on a cross-national scale, has decided to equip four theatres with 4K systems from Sony Digital Cinema.

Barco Projectors Chosen for Telluride Film Festival

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:26:30 -0400

Barco digital cinema projectors were used to screen movies debuting earlier this month at the world-renowned Telluride Film Festival in Telluride, Colorado.

DLP Ships 4K Chips to its Licensees

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:58:48 -0400

DLP is shipping DLP Cinema Enhanced 4K chips to its licensees, Barco, Christie Digital and NEC. The chips are scheduled to be installed in projectors in early 2011.

Empire Cinemas to use Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Satellite System

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:22:32 -0400

UK exhibitor Empire Cinemas has selected Arqiva’s digital cinema satellite distribution system for its entire 16-theatre circuit.

German Fans Enjoying Open Air 3D

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:47:36 -0400

German movie fans are now enjoying open-air digital 3D cinema outside.

National CineMedia Introduces AudioTrax

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:52:41 -0400

NCM Media Networks has developed a network of devices, called AudioTrax, to measure audio levels in its FirstLook pre-feature program.

XDC, Rising Alternative Sign Deal for European Digital Distribution Services

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 17:23:27 -0400

Digital cinema service company XDC has signed a cooperation agreement with Rising Alternative, a pan-European alternative content distribution company, to provide, in Europe, digital mastering and distribution logistical services for their alternative content programs.

Carmike, Screenvision Extend Relationship

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:07:53 -0400

Carmike Cinemas has extended its existing relationship with Screenvision for a 30-year term.

Dickinson Theatres to Upgrade 25 Sites

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:11:02 -0400

Dickinson Theatres will use its Cinedigm Phase 2 deployment financing to begin installing 250 digital cinema systems at 25 sites immediately. One half of the installations are anticipated to be complete in the next 12 months.

Deluxe, EchoStar Announce Joint Venture

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:15:27 -0400

Deluxe Digital Cinema and EchoStar Satellite Services have announced the formation of Deluxe/EchoStar, a joint venture to build an advanced digital cinema satellite distribution network targeting delivery to digitally equipped theaters in the U.S. and Canada.

Kodak Back in Digital Cinema with Laser Technology

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:58:24 -0400

A year or so after apparently abandoning its efforts in the digital cinema market, Eastman Kodak Company has developed laser projection technology that the company says delivers both 2D and bright 3D images within today's stringent technical standards for digital motion picture presentation. Kodak is currently demonstrating a prototype projector.

Laser Light Engines Secures Funding, Names Bob Lambert to Board

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:00:38 -0400

Laser Light Engines has closed in $13 million in financing from returning investors Braemar Energy Ventures and Harris & Harris Group and from current strategic partner Imax.

XDC Sells Arqiva’s Digital Cinema Platform to 58 Cinemas across Europe

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:32:19 -0400

XDC has sold Arqiva’s digital cinema satellite distribution system to five cinema chains operating in Austria, Portugal and Malta.

Ajay Theatres Standardizes on Barco Digital Cinema Projectors

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:40:44 -0400

Ajay Theatres has purchased 56 digital cinema projectors from Barco’s C-Series product line. The exhibitor will be placing a projector in every theatre in the chain, from its smallest 100-seat venue to its largest, which features a 40+-foot wide screen with seating for 350 moviegoers. All theatres will be equipped to show both 3D and 2D movies.   In an effort to standardize Ajay's theatre platform and simplify operations, the exhibitor elected to purchase 56 projectors, including 53 DP2K-15C units and three Series 1 DP-1500 models acquired from Barco last year.

Arts Alliance Media Opens German Office

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 08:31:41 -0400

Arts Alliance Media is opening of an office in Berlin, to provide digital cinema services directly to the German market.

Cobb Theatres to Add 170 Digital Screens

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 09:05:15 -0400

Cobb Theatres, a member of NATO’s Cinema Buying Group, will add 170 screens at 14 sites to Cinedigm's Phase 2 digital cinema deployment program, in a Cinedigm exhibitor self-financed agreement.

Moving Pictures Acquires the Rights to First Dog

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 10:45:44 -0400

Moving Pictures Film & TV has acquired of all international rights to the family-friendly film First Dog. The film, starring Eric Roberts (The Expendables) and Tiny Lister (The Fifth Element), and featuring Little Bear, once owned by Nancy Reagan, as Teddy the dog.

National Amusements to Install 304 Sony 4K Digital Cinema Systems

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 10:47:25 -0400

National Amusements is adopting Sony Electronics’ 4K digital cinema technology for the majority of its U.S. screens.

Screenvision Expands Relationship with Belmont Capital

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 10:54:18 -0400

Screenvision has extended its relationship with Belmont Capital by signing a new long-term exhibitor agreement. Through the deal, Screenvision will continue to have exclusive rights to the on-screen preshow and will now also have exclusive third party selling rights of promotions as well as an additional minute of late preshow inventory. 

Ballantyne Strong NOC Now Open

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 12:15:20 -0400

Ballantyne Strong has opened a 2,800 square-foot Network Operations Center.

Barco Forms Partnership with Real Image Media

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 12:23:47 -0400

Barco has formed a product partnership with Real Image Media Technologies in India in the field of digital cinema.

Cinemark Opens Three New XD Auditoriums

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:52:58 -0400

Cinemark has opened new Cinemark XD, Extreme Digital Cinema auditoriums at the Century 20 Great Mall Theatre in Milpitas, California (San Jose market); the Cinemark Hollywood Movies 18 Theatre in College Station, Texas; and the Century 14 Theatre in Sparks, Nevada (Reno market). All three new Cinemark XD auditoriums opened in October.

Dickinson Theatres to Convert 250 Screens to Digital

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:02:38 -0400

Dickinson Theatres has selected GDC’s digital cinema servers for its digital cinema conversion.

Screenvision Acquired by Shamrock, Names Travis Reid CEO

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 17:16:48 -0400

Screenvision has announced the closing of its acquisition by Shamrock Capital Growth Fund and the appointment of Travis Reid as the company's new chief executive officer.

Sony Expands 4K Digital Cinema to Mid-Size and Small Exhibitors

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 17:18:26 -0400

Sony Electronics says it is expanding the footprint of its 4K-projection technology.

Spain’s Yelmo Cines signs with Arqiva

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:37:13 -0500

Arqiva’s Digital Cinema partners, Arts Alliance Media, have signed a contract with Spanish cinema chain Yelmo Cines to roll out of Arqiva’s digital cinema satellite distribution system across the chain.  

Cinemark Converts in Latin America with Barco

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:40:57 -0500

Barco will provide Series 2 digital cinema projectors to Cinemark for all of their digital cinema deployments in 13 countries throughout Latin America. Barco maintains that this new deal with Cinemark establishes it as the clear market leader in Latin America.

Christie Officially Opens Projector Factory in China

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:03:30 -0500

Christie officially opened a new China manufacturing facility in Shenzhen on November 3rd, with an event that included key customers, suppliers and officials.

IMAX Launches nXos Calibrator

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 13:16:29 -0500

IMAX Corporation has launched the nXos Calibrator, a patent-pending technology designed to tune and automatically monitor IMAX audio systems.

CinemaxX AG Installs Meyer Sound in Hamburg and Copenhagen

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:48:49 -0500

CinemaxX AG has installed Meyer Sound Cinema Experience audio systems in two of its premiere screening rooms in Hamburg and Copenhagen.

Santa Rosa Entertainment Selects GDC Servers for Blue Oaks Cinema 16

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:53:40 -0500

The Santa Rosa Entertainment Group has selected GDC servers for its 3,000-seat booth-less digital cinema project at its new Blue Oaks Cinema 16 multiplex in Rocklin, California. The equipment will be installed by Portland, Oregon-based American Cinema Equipment. Blue Oaks Cinema 16 was slated to open in November.

Screenvision, National Amusements Expand Their Ad Relationship

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:56:53 -0500

Screenvision and Massachusetts-based National Amusements have announced a long-term expansion of their in-theatre advertising relationship.    

AAM Reaches Two Rollout Deals in France

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 12:07:21 -0500

Arts Alliance Media has reached non-exclusive long-term agreements with two distributors for digital cinema rollout in France.

Moving Pictures Acquires Miss Nobody and Mayor Cupcake

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:56:47 -0500

Moving Pictures Film & TV has acquired the worldwide rights to the dark comedy Miss Nobody, and the family film Mayor Cupcake. Gary Hirsch, senior acquisitions executive and Robert Yu, vice president of acquisitions for MPF&TV, handled the deals.   MPF&TV also announced the hiring of Stephanie Slack as senior vice president of worldwide sales and distribution, where she will focus on building MPF&TV’s worldwide television distribution business.

New Films International Acquires Burning Palms

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:58:51 -0500

New Films International has acquired the worldwide rights to Christopher B. Landon's Burning Palms, which features an ensemble cast including Zoe Saldana, Dylan McDermott, Paz Vega and Rosamund Pike.

Lord David Puttnam Wins RAAM’s 2011 International Award

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:43:00 -0500

Lord David Puttnam, award-winning producer and president of the UK Film Distributors’ Association, has been chosen to receive RAAM 2011 International Award. The award recognizes an individual or individuals whose body of work in the film industry celebrates significant international achievements and contributions to the British cinema industry.

Wanda International Cinema Upgrades Sound Systems

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:00:44 -0500

Wanda International Cinema, the largest cinema company in China, has secured a partnership with Harman Professional’s Chinese distributor Advanced Communications Equipment to equip 20 new cinemas wi

Barco Claims Guinness World Record as Brightest Projector

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:12:17 -0500

Barco has achieved a notable Guinness World Record: its DP2K-32B digital cinema projector has been recognized as the brightest projector on the planet.

Cinemark Opens New XD Extreme Theatres

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:20:43 -0500

Cinemark has opened new Cinemark XD, Extreme Digital Cinema auditoriums at the Century 20 Downtown Redwood City Theatre in Redwood City, California, the Century at Tanforan Theatre in San Bruno, California and the Century 14 Downtown Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek, California.

GDC, Ballantyne to Install 200 Digital Cinema Systems for China Film Group

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:01:50 -0500

GDC Technology has signed a deployment contract with Strong Westrex, a subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong in the latest round of digital rollout spearheaded by China Film Group Corporation.

MasterImage 3D Introduces MI-2100S for Small Theatres

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:18:02 -0500

MasterImage 3D has introduced a new digital 3D cinema system, the MI-2100S, designed with a small form-factor to meet the needs of theatres with low projection windows.

Odeon UCI Selects Unique Digital’s Rosetta Bridge and Cinema Accord

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:22:07 -0500

The Odeon and UCI Cinemas Group has selected Unique Digital’s Rosetta Bridge and Cinema Accord as an integral part of its bespoke digital exhibition infrastructure. Odeon has 202 cinemas and 1,802 screens across Europe and has begun a full digital rollout in the UK.

Cinema Entertainment Corporations Signs with Screenvision

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:33:01 -0500

Screenvision has signed an exhibitor agreement with Cinema Entertainment Corporation.

Suick Theatres Signs with Sonic Equipment to Convert to Digital

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 13:53:13 -0500

Suick Theatres has signed with Sonic Equipment Company of Iola, Kansas to fully convert their four-screen facility in Shawano, Wisconsin. Suick Theatres will showcase the theatre as the first of their facilities to be converted.

Utopia/Utopolis Upgrades 45 Installations with MasterImage 3D

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 14:15:25 -0500

The Benelux-based Utopia/Utopolis Group is planning to boost its 3D business with 45 MasterImage 3D installations.

Dolby Laboratories Announces Major Order in China

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:40:18 -0500

The Dadi Media Group is China has ordered 600 Dolby Digital Cinema systems, including 600 Dolby Screen Servers (DSS200s) and Dolby CP750 Digital Cinema Processors.

Doremi Cinema Expands Sales Staff

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:43:26 -0500

On the heels of the successful launch of seven new products for digital cinema and the shipment of its 20,000th server, Burbank-based Doremi Cinema has expanded its sales and customer service team to

LuXin Cinema Installs Barco Projectors

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:09:28 -0500

LuXin Cinema in Shandong, China, is installing 120 Barco Series II digital cinema projectors.

ShowPlex Cinemas to Install 83 Digital Screens across Five States

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:47:33 -0500

ShowPlex Cinemas is installing 83 digital screens in locations in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Arkansas.

Warner Bros. Signs Deployment Agreement with Key Taiwanese Exhibitors

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:17:06 -0500

Warner Bros. Pictures International has entered into digital deployment agreements directly with several key cinema circuits in Taiwan.

XDC to Deploy SmartJog Service in 100 Cinemas

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:18:23 -0500

XDC will deploy SmartJog service in 100 cinemas under contract with XDC. The service enables all cinemas to be connected to the SmartJog network as well as provides cinemas with a storage library for Digital Cinema Packages.

Arqiva Helps Cineworld Launch Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:55:00 -0500

Arqiva provided complete transmission services for Cineworld’s launch of Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story in their UK cinemas.

Carlton Adopts Unique Digital’s Advertising Accord Techbology

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:43:23 -0500

Carlton Screen Advertising has chosen Unique Digital’s Advertising Accord system to manage its content.

Cineplex Entertainment Planning Major Developments across Canada

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:45:22 -0500

Cineplex Entertainment plans to develop new entertainment complexes in Abbotsford, British Columbia; and Edmonton, Alberta and Chatham, Ontario.

Digital Cinema Destinations Raises Equity Fund

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:58:49 -0500

Digital Cinema Destinations has raised $1.8 million of a $5 million equity offering from eight investors, according to a filing with the SEC.  Named in the filing were CEO A. Dale Mayo, vice president Brett Marks and director Martin B. O'Connor, II, an attorney at O'Connor, Morss & O'Connor.

NEC Awarding $100,000 in Products to Contest Winners

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:16:25 -0500

NEC plans to award a total of $100,000 in NEC products through a series of new contests. Registrants of its Star Student (education), Business Advantage (small-to-medium businesses), Medical+ (healthcare) and Cinema Advantage (theatre) programs are each eligible to win $25,000 for their respective facilities.  

RAAM, Irish Cinema Industry Awards Nominees Announced

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:54:55 -0500

Nominations have been announced for the 2011 RAAM UK and Irish Cinema Industry Awards.

Cobb Theatres Expands Projector Deal with Barco

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:49:17 -0500

Cobb Theatres of Birmingham, Alabama has purchased an additional 105 digital cinema projectors to complete the digital conversion of its entire 19-theatre chain with Barco's Series 2 projectors. Cobb already has over 60 Barco Series 1 and Series 2 projectors installed throughout its circuit.

Doremi Sets Company Record in January

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:05:17 -0500

Doremi Cinema shipped more than 1,000 servers combined with IMB/ShowVaults during the month of January alone, a company record.

Les Cinémas Gaumont Pathé Installs GDC Servers

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:17:09 -0500

Les Cinémas Gaumont Pathé will use GDC digital cinema servers for its digital conversion program. System integrator ADDE and manufacture/installer Cinemeccanica France are responsible for the installation and maintenance services throughout the project. The deployment was started in January and involved the deployment of at least 300 units of SX-2000A servers with Integrated Media Block across France, The Netherlands and Switzerland. GDC servers in this project will be integrated with ADDE’s Theatre Management System.

Omnilab Media Signs VPF Deal with Paramount

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:30:42 -0500

Omnilab Media Cinema Services has signed a virtual print fee deal with Paramount Pictures to partially fund the digital upgrade for independent cinema owners.

Screenvision Carries Be the One PSA in Preshow

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:37:12 -0500

Screenvision is running Women of the Storm’s Be the One PSA within its cinematic preshow, touting the importance of the Gulf Coast region in the wake of the BP oil spill. Be the One has run on more 6,400 screens nationwide since January 28th and continues through February 24th. The Be the One PSA features celebrities including John Goodman, Wendell Pierce, Alfre Woodard, Bryan Batt, Drew Brees, Peyton and Eli Manning, James Carville and Harry Shearer.

Southern Theatres begins 283-Screen Rollout

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:43:16 -0500

Southern Theatres is installing 283 Cinedigm screens across 20 existing locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas.

Gajda Returns to Cinedigm Digital Cinema

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:14:47 -0500

David Gajda has returned to Cinedigm as chairman of Cinedigm Software. In this advisory role, Gajda will work alongside Jim Miller, president of Cinedigm Software. Gajda was a co-founder of Hollywood Software, which was acquired by Cinedigm in 2003.  

IFTA Releases Worldwide Box Office Grosses

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:03:31 -0500

The Independent Film & Television Alliance has released its first annual compilation of worldwide box office grosses for the top-50 Independent films of 2010. Non-English language films comprised more than one-third of the total globally, according to the IFTA.

Marcus Signs Long-Term Extension with Movie Tickets.com

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:27:02 -0500

MovieTickets.com has announced a long-term extension with Marcus Theatres Corporation. Since 2000, MovieTickets.com has been the exclusive online ticketing partner for the theater chain’s 55 locations, consisting of 684 screens across major Midwest markets.

Reel Cinemas to use Arqiva Satellite Distribution System

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:29:01 -0500

One of the UK’s leading independent cinema chains, Reel Cinemas, has signed a contract with Arqiva’s digital cinema partners, XDC to deploy satellite distribution at all of Reel Cinemas’ UK sites.  

RealD and Toshiba Form Marketing Alliance

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:31:31 -0500

RealD and Toshiba Corporation have entered into a marketing and promotions alliance for the upcoming feature film event Carmen in 3D, filmed at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

Screenvision Partnered with Nike on Black Mamba

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:38:34 -0500

Screenvision reached an exclusive deal with Nike to premiere the new six-minute concept film starring Kobe Bryant and directed by Robert Rodriguez in Los Angeles area movie theatres. 

Alcons Introduces CSS3 Surround Loudspeaker

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:54:24 -0400

Alcons Audio has introduced the CSS3, a two-way ultra-compact cinema surround loudspeaker designed to meet the requirements of digital cinema content today and in the future.

Alexander Street Press Acquires Filmakers Library

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:55:53 -0400

Electronic publisher Alexander Street Press has acquired the New York-based distributor of documentary films Filmakers Library.

Barco Acquires XDC CineStore

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:01:49 -0400

Barco has acquired the CineStore activities of cinema solutions provider XDC. The company says the acquisition fits within Barco's broader strategy to move from digital projection supplier to provider of total cinema visualization solutions.  

Cripps, Ochs to Keynote at CinemaCon International Day Breakfast

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:17:50 -0400

Andrew Cripps, president of Paramount Pictures International and Millard L. Ochs, president of Warner Bros. International Cinemas are slated to give the keynote addresses as part of CinemaCon’s International Day. The keynote addresses will take place at the International Day Breakfast on March 28.

Goodrich Theatres Signs with Doremi Cinema

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:37:23 -0400

Michigan-based Goodrich Quality Theatres has reached an agreement with Doremi Cinema for the complete implementation of Doremi’s playback servers in their digital cinema rollout.

Pilat Media Launches IBMS Cinema Management System

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:31:20 -0400

Pilat Media Global has launched IBMS Cinema, a business management system for complete theatre advertising and promotion in digital cinemas.

Technicolor and Cine Project to Launch Technicolor 3D in Germany, Austria, Switzerland

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:43:51 -0400

Technicolor has signed an agreement with Cine Project to work together to launch Technicolor 3D in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Blitz-CineStar Using Unique Digital Systems for Back Office Work

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:52:42 -0400

Blitz-CineStar has selected the complete suite of TMS and VPF back office systems developed by Unique Digital as an integral part of their conversion to a full digital cinema network in Croatia. Blitz-CineStar currently operates a total of 12 cinemas and 90 screens and has commenced a full digital deployment.

Vue Entertainment to Install Sony 4K across Circuit

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:54:00 -0400

UK exhibitor Vue Entertainment has signed an agreement with Sony Europe to install 4K digital cinema projection systems across its circuit.

Apollo Cinemas Launches More Campaign

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:49:06 -0400

UK exhibitor Apollo Cinemas has launched the More campaign, which is designed to give consumers a wide range of alternative viewing content. The chain uses Sony Digital Cinema 4K technology.

Academy Theatre at Lighthouse International Installs Christie Projection

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:15:11 -0400

The Academy Theatre at Lighthouse International in New York City has installed a Christie CP2000 Series digital cinema projector.

Unique Screen Media Signs B&B Theatres to Exclusive Deal

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:17:07 -0400

Unique Screen Media, the cinema advertising subsidiary of Cinedigm will be B&B Theatres’ exclusive agent for in-theatre and web-based advertising services. Terms of the long-term agreement are not being disclosed.

Cinemaworld of Florida Installing Digital Screen in Three Locations

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:20:22 -0400

Cinemaworld of Florida is installing NEC digital cinema projectors and GDC servers provided by Ballantyne-Strong for 43 Cinedigm-Certified screens in three locations in Florida and Rhode Island.

Dolby Upgrades its 3D Glasses

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:45:52 -0400

Dolby Laboratories today announced the availability of its next-generation 3D glasses. The glasses are compatible with Dolby 3D Digital Cinema systems currently installed. Dolby has partnered with 3M to develop a new multilayer optical film lens that greatly reduces the weight of the glasses, increasing comfort while providing the excellent optical performance moviegoers expect from Dolby 3D.

Foo Fighters Live 3D Concert in Theatres April 5th

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:20:41 -0400

Cinedigm Digital Cinema announced today that they are producing and distributing what the company says will be the first widely released music performance in live 3D when Foo Fighters perform their entire new album Wasting Light to be shown in more than 80 theatres nationwide on April 5th. The concert will follow the debut of their documentary Foo Fighters: Back and Forth.

GDC Integrated Media Block Awarded FIPS Validation Certificate

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:54:38 -0400

GDC Technology’s Integrated Media Block has been officially awarded the Federal Information Processing Standards 140-2 Level 3 validation certificate.

CGR Cinémas now part of Sensio’s 3D Live Network

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:13:08 -0400

Sensio Technologies has announced the continued expansion of its 3D Live Network, which now includes more than 750 screens.

Bluegreen Opens World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theatre

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:20:04 -0400

Bluegreen Corporation has announced that the World Golf Hall of Fame location of the IMAX 3D Theatre, located near Bluegreen’s Grande Villas at World Golf Village golf resort in St. Augustine, Florida, is open for business.

Cinemark to Build Fourteen-Screen Theatre Near Fort Worth

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:22:41 -0400

Cinemark Holdings has announced plans to construct a 14-screen, all-digital movie theatre that will feature the company's new Cinemark NextGen design concept.

Cobb Theatres Expands Deal with GDC

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:24:22 -0400

Cobb Theatres selected GDC servers in July 2010 for its CinéBistro Theatres, and under the terms of a new contract will see the completion of Cobb Theatres’ digital conversion program, with servers installed at an additional 115 theatres serving Florida, Alabama and the Southeast.

DCIP Gets Additional Funding of $220 Million

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:30:20 -0400

Digital Cinema Implementation Partners has announced that it has closed on a new $220 million term loan facility that will be utilized to deploy digital projection systems.

EFA Partners Secures Funding for Malco Theatres

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:54:33 -0400

EFA Partners has announced that it led and advised the recently closed financing facility for Malco Theatres to fund the conversion of more than 320 screens at 30 locations throughout the Southeastern United States.

Spotlight Forms Exhibitor Relations Department

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:02:34 -0400

The cinema ad company Spotlight Cinema Networks has formed a dedicated exhibitor relations department.   

AAM to Digitize more than 500 Screens in The Netherlands

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:54:31 -0400

Arts Alliance Media has announced that it has reached a deal with exhibitors and distributors in The Netherlands to transition the Dutch film industry to digital cinema.

Content Film Acquires the Rights to 96 Minutes

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:21:50 -0400

Content has acquired international rights to SXSW’s critically acclaimed 96 Minutes.

Cameron Chose Doremi Server for 3D Frame-Rate Demo

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:29:08 -0400

At last month’s CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron demonstrated the impact of higher frame-rate content production and delivery can have on future films.

FTT and XDC to Implement Digital Rollout for FSF Cinemas

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:33:04 -0400

The German-based cinema group FSF and XDC have signed a preliminary agreement to convert FSF screens to digital under XDC’s virtual print fee funding plan. Film Ton Technik in Düsseldorf will carry out the installations.

Eco-Friendly 3D Glasses

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:41:49 -0400

By Marty Shindler

Who says 3D can’t be eco-friendly? It can and should be; it’s just not as eco-friendly right now as it could be in the near future. It’s Earth Week as this article is being written, but the message goes way beyond Earth Week or Earth Day or even for any particular locale. Earth friendly products and concepts are important every day on a global basis.

Odeon UCI Cinema Group Signs with XDC

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:51:54 -0400

The Odeon and UCI Cinema Group, Europe's largest cinema operator and XDC have reached an agreement for the deployment of digital cinema systems under XDC's virtual print fee funding plan.  

Jumping the Broom to Premiere Mother's Day Weekend

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:24:05 -0400

Robert L. Johnson, chairman of The RLJ Companies, founder of Black Entertainment Television and founder and CEO of Our Stories Films, has announced that their new film, Jumping the Broom will premiere on Mother’s Day weekend.

Screenvision to Present Company Performance in June

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:25:31 -0400

Screenvision will present the New York Philharmonic’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning musical, Company. Through an arrangement with Ellen M. Krass Productions and the New York Philharmonic, Screenvision will bring the special performance recorded live in New York at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall to its North American digital cinema network for a limited number of engagements beginning June 15. 

Cineplex and Empire form Canadian Digital Cinema Partnership

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:27:01 -0400

Cineplex Entertainment and Empire Theatres Limited have formed the Canadian Digital Cinema Partnership to plan and implement the deployment of digital projection equipment in the two partner's theatres. The plan will include procuring equipment, arranging financing and securing digital deployment agreements with studios and other content providers.

Barco Expands Financing Program with Cinedigm

Sat, 14 May 2011 11:50:37 -0400

Barco has expanded its financing program with Cinedigm, recently completing another $15 million in funding to provide off-balance sheet, non-recourse financing for exhibitors converting their projection equipment to digital cinema platforms. This latest round of funding will convert 249 full digital cinema systems.

Blitz-CineStar Names Barco as Exclusive Projector Partner

Sat, 14 May 2011 12:03:55 -0400

Croatian exhibitor Blitz-CineStar has selected Barco as exclusive digital cinema projector partner. Within the space of a year, the cinema chain will transform all of its ten multiplexes to state-of-the-art digital cinema complexes.

SR Entertainment Group Signs VPF Deal with Cinedigm

Sat, 14 May 2011 12:11:06 -0400

The SR Entertainment Group has signed a long-term virtual print fee deployment agreement with Cinedigm chose to deploy 81 Cinedigm-certified screens across six existing sites, with completion expected by the end of this summer. SR Entertainment says it will exclusively deploy Barco digital cinema projectors. The sites are located in the San Francisco Bay Area, California's Central Valley, and Southern California.

Calcaterra Named Cinedigm Chief Marketing Officer

Sat, 14 May 2011 12:13:51 -0400

Cinedigm Digital Cinema has named Jill Newhouse Calcaterra chief marketing officer. She will report directly to Chris McGurk, chairman and CEO. The appointment was effective May 1.

Carmike Signs Satellite Deal with Deluxe/EchoStar

Sat, 14 May 2011 12:34:20 -0400

Deluxe/EchoStar will deliver movies through its satellite system to 239 theaters owned by Carmike Cinemas as soon as the necessary equipment is installed.

Clearview Cinemas Chooses Doremi for Digital Cinema Conversion

Sat, 14 May 2011 12:38:53 -0400

Clearview Cinemas has selected the Doremi Integrated Media Block/ShowVault as its exclusive playback system for the circuit’s conversion to digital cinema.    Clearview Cinemas is one of the New York metropolitan area's largest film exhibitors, operating 46 theatres with 243 screens across the tri-state area, including the legendary Ziegfeld Theatre With 42 of its screens already using Doremi servers, Clearview will continue to implement the servers across additional screens in May.

All Digital Screenings at Cannes 2011 Used Doremi Servers

Sat, 14 May 2011 12:39:36 -0400

Doremi Cinema’s presence was once again highlighted at the Cannes Film Festival as all the digital screenings at this year’s festival used Doremi servers.

Indiefilmnet Acquiring Content for Cinema Meets Culture Series

Sat, 14 May 2011 15:20:13 -0400

A new company, Indiefilmnet, has opened its doors with the goal of distributing alternative content to cinemas worldwide. The company says it offers unique services to movie theatres featuring an all inclusive membership package of high quality diversified content, leading edge technology and various level of promotions.

Sony Digital Cinema 4K Projection Systems First to Achieve Full DCI Compliance

Sat, 14 May 2011 15:50:33 -0400

On Tuesday, April 26th Sony Corporation and Showcase Cinemas Cardiff, successfully performed the first commercial screening in Europe on a fully-DCI compliant projection system.   

XDC Reaches Thousand-Screen Plateau in Europe

Sat, 14 May 2011 16:01:00 -0400

XDC says it has deployed the 1000th digital screen contracted within its European VPF studio agreements.

CineSystem Installs Barco Projectors

Tue, 31 May 2011 11:40:59 -0400

CineSystem in Brazil has selected six DP2K-23B digital cinema projectors for Rio de Janeiro's first all-digital cinema complex.

Content Film Acquires Story/Teller

Tue, 31 May 2011 12:01:04 -0400

Content Film has acquired Story/Teller for international sales. The North American rights will be shared with the production.    

Empire Expands Number of Theatres with Extras

Tue, 31 May 2011 12:58:30 -0400

Empire Theatres, a Canada-wide film exhibition company, will be introducing Empire Extra, a revolutionary new digital cinema experience, to five additional locations this year.

IndieFilmNet Launches IFN: Midnights

Tue, 31 May 2011 13:24:23 -0400

IndieFilmNet has announced the launch of IFN: Midnights, a movie series and theatrical release slate dedicated to horror and other edgy genre titles.   IFN: Midnights will be featuring new horror titles from indie filmmakers, monster and grindhouse revivals, as well as other genre-bending movies to thrill midnight audiences.

IndiePix Acquires Documentary Film Bhopali

Tue, 31 May 2011 13:28:51 -0400

IndiePix has acquired the distribution rights to Bhopali, the award winning and much applauded documentary film directed by Van Maximilian Carlson.

Kinoton Hosts Technology Seminar in Krasnodar, Russia

Tue, 31 May 2011 13:35:13 -0400

Kinoton recently hosted a two-day intensive training course called Digital Cinema for Technicians and Operators: Basics, Service and Maintenance in the Russian city of Krasnodar. Kinoton service engineer Sandro Meinhardt led the event.

NCM Fathom to Present The Lord of the Rings Trilogy in June

Tue, 31 May 2011 13:49:16 -0400

Pacific Theatres Winnetka 21 Upgrades in Time for Thor Opening

Tue, 31 May 2011 13:58:15 -0400

The Pacific Winnetka 21 multiplex in Chatsworth, California upgraded the sound system for its number nine screen in time for the opening weekend of Thor. Used in tandem with a new Dolby 3D projection system, the exhibitor believes that the heightened sonic experience of Meyer Sound’s EXP cinema sound technology is a key component of Pacific Theatres’ immersive 3D experience.

Phoenix Theatres Now All Digital

Tue, 31 May 2011 14:00:28 -0400

Phoenix Theatres announced today Legends 14 at Village West in Kansas City, Kansas is now a fully digital cinema. Each of the theatres' 14 auditoriums features digital projection and seven are capable of playing digital 3D movies.

Rogers Cinema 100th Exhibitor to Sign VPF Deal with Cinedigm

Tue, 31 May 2011 14:05:03 -0400

Rogers Cinema, a member of National Association of Theatre Owners’ Cinema Buying Group has signed a VPF agreement with Cinedigm making it the 100th exhibitor to sign on to Cinedigm’s Phase Two. Rogers Cinema is a nearly 40-year old family company that operates theatres in Wisconsin and Michigan.

Digital Signage Companies EnQii Holdings and Minicom Merge

Tue, 31 May 2011 14:07:53 -0400

EnQii Holdings and Minicom Digital Signage have merged in an effort financed by Jerusalem Venture Partners with other existing shareholders Wellington Partners, Amadeus Capital Partners and Aviv Ventures.

Phoenix Big Cinemas Signs with Screenvision

Tue, 31 May 2011 14:09:36 -0400

Screenvision has signed a new long-term agreement with Phoenix Big Cinemas Management Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee Phoenix Big Cinemas operates 14 theatres and 128 screens with a variety of locations including Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Cleveland-Akron, Orlando-Daytona Beach and Kansas City. Additional cities include West Palm Beach, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada and Norfolk, Virginia.

Iceland Cinemas Install Management Systems for Digital Conversion

Tue, 31 May 2011 14:51:40 -0400

Iceland exhibitors Sena and SamFilm have installed the Rosettabridge Theatre Management System from Unique Digital as an integral part of their conversion to full digital cinema in their respective facilities in Reykjavik. SamFilm currently operates a total of six cinemas with 19 screens; Sena operates three cinemas with 12 screens.

Shakespeare Series Coming to US Cinemas in June

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:59:11 -0400

Arts Alliance Media has announced a deal with Shakespeare’s Globe to bring a series of the best Shakespeare performances to cinemas across the UK and Ireland. The series will launch in cinemas globally from this June with more than 250 cinemas in the USA already lined up to take part through NCM Fathom. The Shakespeare in Cinema series will initially feature four performances recorded during the 2010 Kings and Rogues season – The Merry Wives of Windsor, Henry IV Parts 1 & 2, and Henry VIII.

Documentary about Sarah Palin in Theatres in July

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:06:33 -0400

The Undefeated, which chronicles Sarah Palin's rise from obscurity to national prominence, will play exclusively at select AMC Theatres starting on July 15th.

The Clip Trail Debuts at New York Internet Week

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:08:40 -0400

A scavenger hunt featuring location-based service Foursquare, where New Yorkers and tourists played an interactive game to unlock some of the most memorable movie scenes in New York debuted at New York Internet Week. The hunt let anyone relive their favorite movie moments by climbing the Empire State Building with King Kong, connecting with the Big Apple and winning prizes.

Barco Offers New Digital Cinema Projector Certification Classes

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:12:20 -0400

Ciné Entreprise in Quebec goes All Digital

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:18:10 -0400

Dolby Surround 7.1 Makes Cannes Debut

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:40:56 -0400

Dolby’s Surround 7.1 audio format made its first Cannes appearance this year when the 64th Festival de Cannes screened Walt Disney Motion Pictures Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

Kylie 3D – Aphrodite Les Folies in Theatres June 19th

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:15:50 -0400

Tickets are now on sale for Kylie 3D – Aphrodite Les Folies, which will have special 2K digital screenings in cinemas across the UK and Ireland on June 19th.

National Geographic Announces Cinema Program for Museums

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:32:34 -0400

National Geographic Cinema Ventures has announced a program offering national and international museums the chance to create expanded digital cinema programs in their existing facilities.

Rave Signs with Deluxe/EchoStar for Satellite Distribution

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:49:10 -0400

Rave Cinemas has signed an agreement with Deluxe/EchoStar for satellite distribution of content to Rave's circuit of 817 digital screens in 20 states under the Rave Motion Pictures brand.

Santa Rosa Entertainment Group Signs with Doremi for Conversion

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:50:01 -0400

Santa Rosa Entertainment Group’s theaters are installing Doremi’s DCI-compliant Integrated Media Block for the completion of their digital cinema rollout.

Tekken Blood Vengeance Comes to the Big Screen in 3D

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:55:30 -0400

The popular gaming franchise Tekken Blood Vengeance in the world is getting the 3D big screen treatment for one night only July 26th.

Wolff Cinema Group to Convert 200-Plus Screens with Barco Projectors

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:59:13 -0400

The family-owned Wolff Cinema Group, one of the main cinema chains in The Netherlands with 10 complexes all over the country has selected Barco's DLP Cinema projectors for its full rollout to digital.

Barco Introduces News Theatre Management System

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:10:50 -0400

Barco has released a new platform for end-to-end theatre management. Barco's Theater Management System fully integrates with Barco's digital cinema projection systems, while remaining compatible with all leading playback server brands, thus creating what the company says is a truly open asset management platform for digital cinema multiplexes.

Cineplex Chooses Christie and Doremi

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:27:02 -0400

Cineplex Entertainment has chosen Christie Digital Systems as its exclusive digital cinema projector provider, and Doremi Cinema as the exclusive provider of servers.

Datasat Holdings Establishes Business Unit in India

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:51:07 -0400

Datasat Holdings has entered into a joint venture agreement to form Datasat Communications Technologies India Private Limited (Datasat India). Datasat India will have its operational headquarters in Mumbai, where it will provide Datasat (formally DTS) film licensing services, cinema hardware equipment sales and servicing as well as roll out the next generation of wireless mesh technologies.

Sterling Cinema, India, Goes 3D with Dolby and Barco

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:02:39 -0400

Dolby Laboratories and Barco have collaborated to support Sterling Cinema’s adoption of Dolby 3D Digital Cinema in India.

Doremi Servers Pass Compliance Test Plan

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:03:44 -0400

Doremi Cinema’s digital cinema servers have passed the Compliance Test Plan with its digital cinema servers. With the integrated media block and server product line passing the CTP, Doremi now offers complete playback solutions with the full security and feature sets dictated by Digital Cinema Initiatives standards and guidelines.

Nevafilm Research Reports Significant Digital Cinema Growth in Russia

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:39:08 -0400

According to data from Nevafilm Research, the total number of modern screens in Russia reached 2533 on June 1st compared to 2442 on January 1st, a four percent increase.

Everyman Cinemas Signs VPF Agreement with Sony

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:15:02 -0400

Everyman Cinemas has signed a Virtual Print Fee agreement with Sony Digital Cinema, making it the first independent cinema chain to sign a deal of its kind in Europe. 

Callahan Completes 1,000th Projector Installation

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 10:30:15 -0400

Digital cinema engineering services and equipment provider Callahan Digital Cinema has completed its 1,000th projector installation, the company announced today. The milestone came during its latest installation of NEC digital cinema projectors at Majestic 11 by Cinemaworld, a luxurious stadium movie theater company in Vero Beach, Florida.

Christie Passes 20,000 Digital Cinema Projector Milestone

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 10:47:40 -0400

Christie has shipped and installed more than 20,000 digital cinema projectors worldwide. The accomplishment includes the sale and installation of DCI-compliant Christie Solaria Series 2K and 4K projectors, including the Christie CP2220 and Christie CP2230.

Stila Cosmetics Sponsors Cinedigm’s Kidtoons

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 10:50:11 -0400

Stila Cosmetics has signed as sponsor of Cinedigm Digital Cinema’s popular Kidtoons matinee series. Kidtoons specializes in bringing family-friendly movies and stories to 165 theaters during weekend matinees at cineplexes around the country.

Cinemark Building 16-Screen NextGen Theatre in Cincinnati

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 10:56:16 -0400

Cinemark Holdings plans to construct a 16-screen, all-digital movie theatre that will feature the company's new Cinemark NextGen design concept.

Content Film Acquires Wreckers

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 11:02:20 -0400

Content Film has acquired Wreckers for international sales. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch (War Horse, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Atonement and BBC’s Sherlock Holmes), Claire Foy (Vivaldi, The Season of the Witch and the BBC’s Little Dorrit), and Shaun Evans (Being Julia, Boy A).

FTT DCI Opens New Office in Rome

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 11:33:03 -0400

The Düsseldorf-based cinema outfitter FTT and the Italian company Kinorma have founded FTT Digital Cinema Italia, based in Rome.

Life in a Day Contributors Help with Promotion

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 11:40:17 -0400

Contributors around the world who submitted more than 80,000 videos to YouTube shot Life in a Day on a single day – July 24, 2010.

Malco Signs VPF Deal with Cinedigm

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 11:44:52 -0400

Malco Theatres has signed a long-term virtual print fee deployment agreement with Cinedigm Digital Cinema. Malco will be providing its own financing in the Cinedigm exhibitor-buyer deal structure. The rollout, featuring Barco digital projectors and Dolby media players, comprises 278 screens in 24 sites, and should be completed by early 2012.

NCM Fathom Presented Giselle in 3D on 160 Screens

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 11:54:36 -0400

NCM Fathom presented Mariinsky’s Giselle, the world’s first the 3D ballet, on July 12 at more than 160 select movie theatres across the United States.

Odeon Signs with Unique Digital’s Network Operations Center Services

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 11:59:56 -0400

Odeon Cinemas has signed an exclusive agreement with Unique Digital for the supply of full network operations center services to manage the ongoing operation of their cinema network in the UK. Odeon has 103 cinemas and 822 screens in the UK and are half way through their deployment with 52 sites completed to date.

Sonic Handling Conversion of Marshfield Cinema 8 in Wisconsin

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 12:32:29 -0400

Rogers Cinema has chosen Sonic Equipment Company for the conversion of its Marshfield Cinema 8 in Marshfield, Wisconsin.

Alamo San Antonio Celebrates Digital Conversion with Harry Potter Marathon

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:09:55 -0400

Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas in San Antonio marked the unveiling of their digital conversion with a Harry Potter marathon, showing the previous seven films starting at six in the morning and leading right up to the premiere of the premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 at midnight.

Carmike Opens BigD Theatre in Savannah

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:18:20 -0400

Carmike Cinemas has unveiled a new BigD theatre at its Savannah, Georgia Wynnsong 11 location.

Canada’s Empire Theatres Undergoing Renovations

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:42:14 -0400

Canadian exhibitor Empire Theatres is currently making extensive renovations to its Dieppe, New Brunswick.

GDC Signs Agreement with Toho Company

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:48:35 -0400

GDC Technology has signed a digital system agreement with Toho Company, a Japanese entertainment company involved in film distribution.  

ZON Lusomundo Cinemas to Open Portugal’s First IMAX Theatres

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:00:26 -0400

IMAX Corporation and ZON Lusomundo Cinemas have announced a joint revenue sharing agreement to install three new digital IMAX theatre systems in Portugal.

First Czech 3D Movie Screened at Film Festival in Zlín

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:23:43 -0400

At the opening of the International Film Festival for Children and Youth in Zlín, Czech Republic, the young audience enjoyed a very special cinema experience: the long-awaited 3D fantasy musical Under the Duvet by director F.A. Brabec, the first Czech feature-length movie shot completely in 3D.

Marcus Theatres Signs Licensing Agreement with Cinedigm Subsidiary CDF2 Holdings

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:53:18 -0400

Marcus Theatres has signed a master license agreement with CDF2 Holdings, a subsidiary of Cinedigm Digital Cinema to deploy digital cinema systems in approximately 630 first-run screens at 47 company-owned locations. The agreement includes 64 previously installed systems. When completed, digital projection technology will be offered at virtually all screens operated by Marcus Theatres. Installation of the first systems is currently expected to begin later this summer, with the balance should be completed by the end of the year.

Barco Delivers World's First Commercial Dual 4K DLP Cinema Projection System

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 09:47:25 -0400

Partnering with D3D Cinema and Dolby to produce an immersive 3D movie experience, Barco has delivered its DLP Cinema Enhanced 4K DP4K-32B projectors for the inaugural installation of a 4K Double Projection System in the DynaTheater at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Carmike Plans New BigD Theatre in Wilmington, North Carolina

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 09:57:35 -0400

Carmike Cinemas has announced the projected summer 2012 opening of a new BigD entertainment complex to be located at The Villages at Myrtle Grove in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Kinoton Projectors Certified as DCI Compliant

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:29:01 -0400

The entire line of DCP Series II projectors manufactured by Kinoton has completed the strict testing procedure for certification as compliant with the safety and technology standards of Digital Cinema Initiatives.

Cinema Scene Marketing Expands Network with Marcus Theatre

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:34:14 -0400

Cinema Scene Marketing has signed an agreement to expand its digital media network to 23 additional Marcus Theatre locations. Terms were not disclosed.

The Amazing Spider-Man gets IMAX 3D Release

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:49:30 -0400

IMAX Corporation and Sony Pictures Entertainment have announced that the 3D action-adventure, The Amazing Spider-Man, will be released to IMAX theatres simultaneously with the film's worldwide release on July 3, 2012. To date, the Spider-Man motion picture franchise has generated more than $2.5 billion in worldwide box office receipts. The last two installments of the franchise were also released in IMAX.

Screenvision Expands Deals with Clearview and Pacific

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:53:25 -0400

Screenvision has signed new long-term agreements with Clearview Cinemas and Pacific Theatres. With the move Screenvision strengthens its presence in New York and Los Angeles and will expand its digital network through the digitalization of the Pacific Theatres’ screens and networking the Clearview Cinemas’ lobby screens. 

GDC Signs Server Deal with Stellar International Cineplex

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 12:02:03 -0400

GDC Technology has signed a major digital cinema server contract with China’s Stellar International Cineplex.

XDC Signs VPF Agreements for 35 New Screens in Spain

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 12:14:34 -0400

XDC has signed three new VPF agreements in Spain. In the framework of these agreements, another 35 screens in Catalonia, the Community of Valencia, Andalucia and Castilla León will be deployed.

Arts Alliance Media Signs Deal with Spain’s A Contracorriente Films

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:36:52 -0400

Arts Alliance Media has announced that it has signed a deal with A Contracorriente Films to provide digital cinema content and distribution services for A Contracorriente’s theatrical releases in Spain. Under the agreement, AAM has also achieved a digital cinema first by distributing the film El Caso Farewell (L’affaire Farewell) via satellite to Yelmo cinema screens across Spain.

Bow Tie Cinemas to Digitize 115 Screens

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:57:50 -0400

Bow Tie Cinemas has agreed to digitize 115 of its screens exclusively with Christie Solaria series projectors. The agreement includes the installation of Christie CP2220 and Christie CP2230 projectors and covers locations in New York, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia and Colorado. Integrity Entertainment Systems provided consultation on the agreement.

Christie Announces Simplified Virtual Print Fee Program

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:05:52 -0400

Christie has announced a simplified Virtual Print Fee program for North America exhibitors seeking to make their move to DCI Compliant digital cinema projection systems in the near future. With support from all the major Hollywood studios including the Walt Disney Company, Twentieth Century Fox, Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures, the new Christie VPF program is for exhibitors wanting the greatest independence in planning a digital cinema conversion with VPF financial support through the Christie plan.

Cinedigm Claims a Third of All Digital Screens Deployed in North America

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:36:38 -0400

Cinedigm Digital Cinema has signed more than 9,000 digital screens in its combined Phase One and Phase Two digital cinema deployment, of which 5,300 screens are from its Phase Two digital cinema deployment program. In total, Cinedigm says it is responsible for deploying nearly 33 percent of all digital cinema screens in North America.

Cinemark Passes 5,000 Screen Mark

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:38:05 -0400

Cinemark has exceeded 5,000 screens across 39 U.S. states, Brazil, Mexico and 11 other Latin American countries.

Marcus Theatres Upgrades with NEC, Doremi and Cinedigm

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:36:55 -0400

Marcus Theatres has selected NEC projectors to make a full-scale conversion to digital cinema on almost 700 screens it owns or manages across the Midwest and East.

Four Minnesota Theatre Chains Convert to Digital with NEC

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:38:53 -0400

NEC Display Solutions of America has announced the deployment of almost 400 NEC digital cinema projectors at four of the top Minnesota-based theatre chains. Cinema Entertainment Corporation, Mann Theatres of Minnesota, Muller Family Theatres and United Entertainment have all selected NEC digital cinema projectors for their conversion from film projection to digital.

Paragon, Uptown Sign with Cinema Scene Marketing

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:58:44 -0400

Cinema Scene Marketing has signed agreements to expand its digital media network to Paragon Theaters and Uptown Entertainment locations.

Shaw Theatres, Singapore to Install Imax System in its JCube Complex

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:08:51 -0400

Shaw Theatres has signed an agreement to install a digital Imax theatre system in its new JCube entertainment complex in Singapore, which should be completed by 2012. This will mark the opening of Shaw Theatres' second Imax theatre.

Veritek to Support Sony 4K Projection Systems for Vue Cinemas

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:18:48 -0400

Sony Digital Cinema has announced that it will provide 4K projection systems to the Vue Cinemas chain for their whole network of screens. In related news, Veritek has started a ten-year service agreement with Sony Europe to deliver service support to exhibitors across Europe.

Doremi Expands Technology Agreement with AAM

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:53:38 -0400

Doremi Cinema is to supply its Integrated Media Block and ShowVault equipment to the London-based Arts Alliance Media.

AAM Acquires Controlling Interest in Nordic Digital Alliance

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:56:45 -0400

Arts Alliance Media has announced that it has acquired a controlling interest in Nordic Digital Alliance, the joint venture established by AAM and a consortium of Norwegian businesses to roll out digital cinema in Norway and develop cinema advertising.

Workspace Unlimited Installs Barco Projection for Interactive Exhibit

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:02:21 -0400

International art collective Workspace Unlimited has selected Barco's RLM-W6 DLP projectors to showcase its interactive exhibit in which art and architecture converge to create a surreal, immersive experience. Now showing at the Musée d'art contemporain in Montreal, Canada, the exhibit RealTime UnReal utilizes the projectors – supplied by Montreal-based SC Media Technologies – to merge a visitor's experience of virtual and physical spaces.

Bodyguard Released in Dolby Surround 7.1

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:21:19 -0400

The film Bodyguard, starring Salman Khan was released in Dolby Surround 7.1 on August 31 in select cinemas across India. “Sound is integral to experiencing Bodyguard,” says Jitendra Chaudhary, sound designer for Bodyguard. “Dolby Surround 7.1 gave us greater control over the definition and placement of sounds to achieve the exact vision we dreamed of.” 

Cinedigm, Big & Digital Sign Distribution Agreement

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:42:26 -0400

Cinedigm Digital Cinema and Big & Digital have entered into an agreement for B&D to expand Cinedigm’s digital distribution footprint for its popular Kidtoons matinee program into museums, attractions and educational venues.

Doremi Signs Exclusive Deal with Odeon UK

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:58:22 -0400

Doremi Cinema has reached agreement with Odeon UK, the country’s largest cinema chain, for the exclusive supply of digital cinema servers and integrated media blocks.

GDC Signs New Order with Jinyi Zhujiang Movie Circuit

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:19:32 -0400

GDC Technology has signed a major contract with the Jinyi Zhujiang Movie Circuit.

IDC Introduces Superflex Pro Cinema Event Player

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:22:28 -0400

International Datacasting Corporation has introduced the Superflex Pro Cinema Event Player for high frame rate 2D and 3D digital cinema distribution.

Les Cinémas RGFM, Quebec, Now All Digital

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:30:20 -0400

Les Cinémas RGFM, a leading Quebec independent movie chain, is now 100 percent digital at its 23 first-run screens, following the installation of Christie digital projectors.

Barco Gets New Contract from Malco

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:35:05 -0400

Barco has been awarded an order for another 120 projectors, completing Malco's conversion of its entire circuit to digital.

Open Road Licenses Cinedigm Distribution System

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:50:35 -0400

Open Road Films will license Cinedigm's Theatrical Distribution System to serve as the platform to manage key aspects of Open Road’s theatrical distribution to its domestic territories. Cinedigm expects implementation will be completed in time to support Open Road’s first theatrical release, Killer Elite, which will be released nationwide on September 23.

Barco, D3D Cinema to Host Technology Demo at Moody Gardens

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:26:41 -0400

Museum cinema integration pioneer D3D Cinema will team with Moody Gardens and Barco to host an exclusive preview of new digital projection technology, providing a glimpse into the future of the movie going experience. The event will take place January 9-10 on an 80-foot screen at the second annual Moody Gardens Digital Cinema Symposium in Galveston, Texas.

Christie Introduces 2K-4K Upgrade Kit

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:52:33 -0400

Christie has introduced a 4K-resolution upgrade kit. Available immediately for the Christie CP2230, the upgrade kit converts a Christie projector from 2K to 4K.

Christie Shows High Frame Rate 3D on Single Projector at IBC

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:53:39 -0400

At IBC Big Screen theatre screenings in Amsterdam last month Christie demonstrated a 3D high frame rate digital cinema system using a single projector – the Christie Solaria Series CP2230 projector – in combination with other currently-available components. The company says it was an industry first.

Cinedigm Signs VPF Deal with Pacific Theatres

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:55:48 -0400

Cinedigm Digital Cinema has signed a long-term virtual print fee deployment agreement with Pacific Theatres. Pacific will be providing its own financing.

Doremi Passes 30,000 Mark in Servers Shipped

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:19:15 -0400

Doremi Cinema has announced the shipment of more than 10,000 servers and Integrated Media Blocks worldwide in just the first eight months of 2011.

More2Screen to Distribute Rolling Stones Concert Movie

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:41:38 -0400

More2Screen was appointed by Eagle Rock Entertainment to distribute a previously unseen Rolling Stones concert movie, The Rolling Stones: Some Girls, Live in Texas to digital cinemas worldwide on October 4th.

NEC’s NC3240S Projectors Get DCI Compliance

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:43:06 -0400

NEC Display Solutions of America has announced that its NC3240S digital cinema projector has reached full Digital Cinema Initiatives compliance for usage with 2K legacy third party servers.

NWF, Warners, Alcon Team Up on Dolphin Tale Release

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:47:06 -0400

The National Wildlife Federation has teamed with the Warner Bros. Pictures and Alcon Entertainment to inspire kids and families to learn about dolphins and protect ocean habitat with the release of Dolphin Tale, which opened nationwide last month.

Sony Digital Cinema Projector Shipments Exceed 10,000 Units

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:05:50 -0400

Last month cumulative shipments of Sony’s 4K digital cinema projection system set a new record by crossing the 10,000 units sold mark worldwide.

UltraStar Organizes Effort to Offer Digital Cinema Management Training in China

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:18:01 -0400

UltraStar Cinemas, one of Southern California’s largest privately-owned movie theater groups, has formed a public-private partnership with the Xiamen Culture and Art Center and Xiamen University of Technology to create an organization dedicated to education and training in digital cinema management.

Yelmo Cines First All-Digital Exhibitor in Spain

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 11:55:21 -0400

Yelmo Cines has become Spain’s first exhibitor to become 100 percent digital. Following last year’s announcement that Arts Alliance Media were to digitize Yelmo’s entire circuit, all 402 screens in 34 sites across Spain are now equipped with DCI-compliant digital equipment, including 193 screens outfitted with RealD 3D screens.

Carmike Opens BigD Theatre in Missoula, Montana

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:36:13 -0400

Carmike Cinemas has opened its latest BigD digital theatre at Missoula, Montana’s Carmike 10 to be renamed the Carmike 12 after the complex expansion and renovation to 12 auditoriums seating more than 2,000 people.

Cinedigm, Technicolor Sign Acquisition Agreement

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:43:21 -0400

Cinedigm Digital Cinema has signed its agreement to have Technicolor to acquire certain assets of Cinedigm’s physical and electronic distribution business, as well as global, software license agreements related to Cinedigm’s digital theatrical movie and trailer distribution business.

Cineplex Group, Germany, Signs with Ymagis for Digital Conversion

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:44:45 -0400

The majority of the exhibitors forming the Cineplex Group in Germany representing roughly 420 screens have concluded a contract with Ymagis for digital conversion. Pursuant to this agreement, Cineplex will achieve its digital deployment in the coming six months. Ymagis will provide Cineplex with various services, from virtual print fee management and financing solutions, to technical services.

Kinoton Service Tool Offers Online Monitoring of Projection Booths

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 13:08:59 -0400

Kinoton GmbH has introduced the Kinoton Remote Service, an online device that enables exhibitors to view the status of the connected digital cinema devices in their projection rooms.

Marcus Theatres Completes Digital Transition on 673 Screens

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 13:14:46 -0400

Marcus Theatres has completed the installation of digital cinema systems in 630 first-run screens at 47 company-owned locations.

NATO Elects New Officers

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 13:17:40 -0400

The National Association of Theatre Owners has announced today the election of new officers by the executive board of directors at the association’s annual meeting October 5-6 at the Park Hyatt hotel in Washington, D.C.

Screenvision Reaches New Agreement with Before The Movie

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 14:32:11 -0400

Screenvision has reached a new agreement with Before The Movie, a local cinema advertising company based in Vacaville, California that represents three exhibitors within California, Nevada, Colorado and Idaho.

Sony, Envysion Form Theatre Surveillance Venture

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 14:36:57 -0400

Sony's Security Systems Division and Envysion are teaming to provide video-based business intelligence services to movie theatres.

SR Entertainment Group Installs 65 more Barco DLP Cinema Projectors

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 14:57:12 -0400

SR Entertainment Group has installed Barco DLP digital cinema projectors on 65 screens in rapid succession, completing all installations in just five days in sites across California.

UFO Moviez India Announces Major Expansion Plans

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:04:25 -0400

UFO Moviez India has announced major expansion plans in India of Scrabble Entertainment Limited, in which UFO Moviez has recently acquired a controlling stake.

Ymagis Reaches Agreements with Baditri and Olwyn Films

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:05:11 -0400

Ymagis has reached a non-exclusive agreement for digital cinema deployment in Spain with distributors Baditri and Olwyn Films. Ymagis has agreements in place with all six majors distributors.

Blue Sky World to Open Central Africa’s First Imax Theatre

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:11:11 -0400

Blue Sky World Entertainment has signed an agreement to install a digital Imax theatre system at the 20th Century Plaza in Nairobi, Kenya. The theatre, which will be the first in Central Africa, will open in March 2012.

Carlyle-Led Consortium Acquires 80 Percent Stake in GDC Technology

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:13:49 -0400

A Carlyle-led consortium, including Yunfeng Capital, has closed the acquisition of an approximately 80 percent stake in digital cinema server manufacturer GDC Technology. Carlyle Asia Growth Partners IV, a $1 billion fund targeting high-growth companies, led the investment. Dr. Man-Nang Chong, founder of GDC Tech, will continue to lead the company as CEO and remain a significant shareholder. The new shareholder will continue to support GDC Tech’s growth strategy and accelerate its penetration of digital movie screens in Asia and around the world. Further details of the transaction were not disclosed.

CinemaxX Denmark Holds the World's First 4K Film Festival

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:19:06 -0400

CinemaxX’s movie theatres in Copenhagen, Odense and Aarhus held what it called the world's first 4K Film Festival from September 22-28. Entitled “Past Film Classics in Future Format,” the movies were all true classics and were shown using Sony Digital Cinema 4K projection systems.  The festival took place in the chain's cinemas in Copenhagen, Odense and Aarhus.   CinemaxX selected nine classic films that continue to thrill and move cinema audiences. The films were chosen based on criteria for both technical and artistic quality. Prior to selection, the movies were restored and transferred to 4K digital media.

Cinepolis to Install MasterImage 3D in Theatres in Mexico, Brazil

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:21:20 -0400

Cinepolis, which claims to be the fourth largest exhibitor circuit in the world and the largest outside of the United States will install MasterImage 3D's new MI-Clarity3D digital 3D system and MI-1000 dual projection 3D glass filters in cinemas throughout Mexico and Brazil.

CSI and Christie Announce Financing for Digital Cinema Conversions

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:00:34 -0400

CSI Leasing and Christie have announced financing to support Christie’s recently announced Virtual Print Fee program for North America. Christie’s VPF program is a simplified way for theatres to transition to digital cinema projection systems. CSI is providing a streamlined and straightforward lease structure, allowing U.S. and Canadian movie exhibitors to easily implement the VPF program.

GDC Wins Server Contract with Wehrenberg Theatres

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:17:45 -0400

Imax Corporation Licenses Kodak’s Laser Technology

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:23:47 -0400

Imax Corporation has licensed from Kodak certain exclusive rights in the digital cinema field to a portfolio of more than 50 patent families covering fundamental laser projection technology. Imax also licensed from Kodak certain exclusive rights in the digital cinema field to a broader range of Kodak patents covering complementary technologies useful for laser projection products. While the agreement is royalty bearing to Kodak, the specific terms of the deal were not announced.

Lucasfilm Selects Barco's Auro-3D for Red Tails Release

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:27:33 -0400

Lucasfilm has chosen Barco’s Auro-3D 11.1 audio format for the commercial release of its latest movie Red Tails, slated for release January 20. Red Tails – produced by Rick McCallum, directed by Anthony Hemingway and executively produced by George Lucas – is an action-drama film based on the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African-American combat pilots during World War II.

XDC Released Lang Lang in 179 Theatres

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:41:12 -0400

The Lang Lang Franz Liszt 200th birthday concert was broadcast October 23 into 179 European and Asian cinemas.

ArcLight Cinemas to Install GDC Servers

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:34:35 -0500

ArcLight Cinemas is installing GDC Technology’s SX-2000A digital cinema servers with integrated media block. To date 48 systems have been installed in four different locations.

XDC Concludes VPF Deal with Arena Cinemas

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:36:04 -0500

XDC has concluded a virtual print fee agreement with Arena Cinemas, the major cinema circuit in Bulgaria.

Ballantyne Enters Reseller Agreement with Barco

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:41:53 -0500

Ballantyne Strong has entered into a definitive reseller agreement with Barco to distribute their full line of digital cinema products, with expectations of adding additional Barco lines as they become available. Ballantyne will be marketing Barco offerings in the Americas (North, Central and South) and the Caribbean.

Barco Installs its First 4K 3D Projection Installation in Greater China

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:44:04 -0500

Barco has installed its first 3D image plus 3D sound combination in greater China, more specifically in the Wangfujing Cineplex in Chengdu, China. This is the first time that Barco has provided both audio and visual technology in the digital cinema field.

Carmike to open 12-Screen Theatre in Tennessee

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:18:05 -0500

Carmike Cinemas has announced the projected fall 2012 opening of a new Carmike Cinemas entertainment complex in the Bradley Square Mall in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Cinedigm to Present Ultimate Fighting Championship in 3D

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:19:37 -0500

The Ultimate Fighting Championship will partner with Cinedigm Digital Cinema for the first ever, live 3D broadcast of a UFC Pay-Per-View event when it brings its February 4th fight card to as many as 120 theatres across the nation. The 3D broadcast will be the first of four annual Pay-Per-Views set to air in theatres via the partnership between UFC and Cinedigm.

Doremi Announces New Cinepolis Commitment

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:32:33 -0500

Doremi Cinema has announced another 3,000-screen commitment from its newest exhibitor partner, Cinepolis.

GDC Wins Server Contract with Wehrenberg Theatres

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:44:16 -0500

GDC Technology has won a server supply agreement with Wehrenberg Theatres, the oldest and largest family-owned theatre chain in the U.S.

iPic Theatres Installs Xpand 3D Systems

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:56:33 -0500

iPic Theatres has outfitted several of its locations with Xpand 3D cinema systems. The Xpand 3D systems are in use at the iPic locations in Scottsdale, Arizona, Glendale, Wisconsin and the Gold Class Cinemas location in Pasadena, California.

Royal Service Cinema First in the Netherlands to Use Sony Digital Cinema 4K

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:10:16 -0500

Sony Digital Cinema has announced that the Royal Service Cinema in Echt is the first independent cinema in the Netherlands to be fully equipped with its 4K technology.

MACCS International and XDC Create DCinema Hub

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:34:52 -0500

MACCS International and XDC have created DCinema Hub, a joint-venture company to provide a universal one-stop platform to enable the ordering, delivery and fulfillment of digital cinema.

Odeon UCI Signs with Arts Alliance Media

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:16:07 -0500

Barco Completes First U.S. Auro-3D Installations

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:23:22 -0500

Barco has successfully completed the first Auro-3D installations in the United States at commercial theatres for some the world's largest movie exhibitors including Cinemark (Dallas), Regal Entertainment Group (Los Angeles) and AMC Entertainment (Miami).

Harkins Selects Callahan for Digital Deployment

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:56:13 -0500

Harkins Theatres selected digital cinema engineering services and equipment provider Callahan Digital Cinema selected by Harkins Theatres, the largest privately held theatre chain in North America, to provide engineering services and the installation of more than 400 digital projection systems. The 10-week deployment started in September was completed in November.

NHK and intoPix Collaborate on 4K JPEG Encoding Technology

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:10:33 -0500

intoPix has cooperated with NHK Engineering Services in Japan in the development of a JPEG 2000 encoding technology for 4K high-resolution image acquisition.

Nutcracker & the Mouse King Moves to the Big Screen

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:18:33 -0500

Palladium 12 Celebrates Tenth Anniversary

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:20:26 -0500

The Palladium 12 Theatre in downtown Birmingham, Alabama capped off its celebration of its 10th anniversary with a Family Fun Spectacular last month. The event featured promotions, games and activities for the whole family. The first 250 guests received free admission to a movie and refreshments.

Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History Chooses RealD 3D

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:48:35 -0500

RealD has been selected as the 3D projection technology provider for the Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History’s giant screen theatre.

Doremi Integrates Barco’s Auro-3D Audio Codec into its IMB

Nick Dager — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:29:21 -0500

Barco has teamed up with Doremi to bring the first DCI-compliant 3D sound system to the cinema market. Doremi will integrate the Auro-3D audio codec in their Integrated Media Block to create the first DCI-compliant multi-channel audio format for cinema exhibitors. In addition, the Auro-3D codec allows for single inventory distribution compatible with current and future standards.

Carmike to Open Theatre in Decatur, Alabama

Nick Dager — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:45:18 -0500

Carmike Cinemas plans to open a new entertainment complex in Decatur, Alabama in the fall of 2012.

Christie Solaria Projectors Gain DCI Certification

Nick Dager — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:47:25 -0500

Christie Solaria Series 2 CP4230 and CP4220 projectors have obtained Digital Cinema Initiatives certification following compliance testing by CineCert.

Music Box Films Licenses Cinedigm Distribution System

Nick Dager — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:49:32 -0500

Music Box Films has become the latest distributor to license Cinedigm’s proprietary Theatrical Distribution System to manage all domestic theatrical releases.

Cinemark Converts more than 3,400 Screens to Digital

Nick Dager — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:51:26 -0500

Cinemark has announced that more than 3,400 of its auditoriums in 251 first run domestic theatres have been converted from 35mm to digital projectors.

DCA Signs Deployment Deals for Philippine Theatres

Nick Dager — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:59:46 -0500

DCinema Alliance has signed digital cinema deployment agreements with Paramount Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox International, Warner Bros. and The Walt Disney Studios to facilitate the rollout of digital systems to cinemas throughout the Philippines.

Doremi, AHL Group to Continue Collaboration

Nick Dager — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:02:54 -0500

Doremi Cinema has announced its continued collaboration with AHL Group Technology as it moves to complete their digital cinema installations.

Doremi, XDC Expand Agreement

Nick Dager — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:03:37 -0500

Doremi Cinema has signed an agreement with XDC for the supply of its digital cinema products and services.

Huayi Brothers Cinema Orders more GDC Servers

Nick Dager — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:17:07 -0500

GDC Technology has signed an agreement with Huayi Brothers Cinema for the deployment of 170 GDC DCI-2200 Digital Cinema Integrated Projection Systems.

Harkins installs more than 400 Christie Projectors

Nick Dager — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:31:05 -0500

Harkins Theatres has installed more than 400 Christie Solaria Series 2 digital cinema projectors and has also subscribed to Christie’s Virtual Print Fee program.

3D Sound Company imm Expands Internationally in Brazil

Nick Dager — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:32:03 -0500

Imm Sound has expanded its operations internationally with the opening of nine new movie theatres in Brazil, owned by the cinematograph exhibitor, Araújo.

Wanda Cinema Purchases 350 Doremi Digital Cinema Servers

Nick Dager — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:31:41 -0500

Wanda Cinema Line has purchased 350 Doremi digital cinema servers. The agreement includes Doremi’s Integrated Media Block with ShowVault and DCP2K4 digital cinema servers.

AAM, Cinevise Partner on South American Deal

Nick Dager — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:36:41 -0500

Arts Alliance Media and Cinevise have agreed to a partnership to bring AAM’s Theatre Management System to exhibitors in Brazil and across Latin America. Based in Miami and São Paulo, Cinevise provides monitoring and support for digital cinema equipment, and through this agreement will begin licensing AAM’s TMS to interested customers.

Silver City Victoria Cinemas Opens in time for Mission: Impossible

Nick Dager — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:03:53 -0500

Cineplex Entertainment opened the new Imax theatre at Silver City Victoria Cinemas last month in time for a special promotional presentation of Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.

Cinepolis Opens Six-Screen Theatre in Surat

Nick Dager — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:06:04 -0500

Cinepolis, the world's fourth largest cinema chain and India's top international exhibitor has opened a six-screen all-digital theatre in Surat. The complex features 1201 seats with 2K digital screens, 7.1 Dolby digital audio and 3D screens powered by Real-D. With the recent launch of Cinepolis Ahmedabad in November this year and in Surat now, Gujarat is the only state with two Cinepolis multiplexes. 

Digiplex Files for Public Offering

Nick Dager — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:15:19 -0500

Digital Cinema Destinations (Digiplex) has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the proposed initial public offering of its Class A common stock.

Odeon Completes Digital Transition of 890 Screens

Nick Dager — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:20:08 -0500

Odeon, the largest cinema chain across the UK and Ireland, has completed its digital rollout. The program, over two years, has involved all 113 Odeon cinemas in the UK and Ireland.

GDC Servers Earn DCI Compliance

Nick Dager — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:30:40 -0500

GDC Technology has achieved DCI compliance for its SA-2100 and SX-2001 family of digital cinema servers.

Shanghai Film Group to install MasterImage 3D Systems

Nick Dager — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:03:51 -0500

The Shanghai Film Group Corporation's Lian He Group, one of the largest cinema circuit groups in China has adopted MasterImage 3D systems for use in its circuit.

XDC Group and DFL Reach Agreement on Irish Roll Out

Nick Dager — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:58:33 -0500

XDC Group and DFL have reached an agreement to allow XDC to provide significant funding of the digital roll out in Ireland.

Arts Alliance Media Closes Deal with City Screen

Nick Dager — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:55:05 -0500

Leading independent UK cinema operator City Screen, owner of Picturehouse Cinemas, has become the latest exhibitor to sign a digital cinema deal with Arts Alliance Media.

Brazilian Exhibitors Sign VPF Deal with Beyond All

Nick Dager — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:36:16 -0500

Fifteen Brazilian exhibitors have signed a letter of intent naming Beyond All as their integrator of choice to start virtual print fee negotiations with major Hollywood studios and independent distributors in Brazil, expediting the digital cinema roll out in Brazil. This group of exhibitors comprises approximately 1,000 screens.

Cinema Scene Marketing to Expand Digital Signage Network

Nick Dager — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:39:20 -0500

Cinema Scene Marketing has announced plans to expand its successful video wall network. The addition of new locations will bring the network size to 25 locations.

Digiplex Files for Public Offering

Nick Dager — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:48:45 -0500

Odeon Completes Digital Transition of 890 Screens

Nick Dager — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:53:13 -0500

Odeon, the largest cinema chain across the UK and Ireland, has completed its digital rollout. The program, over two years, has involved all 113 Odeon cinemas in the UK and Ireland.