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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.