Cinestar Multicines, UVK Multicines, Peru, Sign VPF Deals with GDC

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Mon, 03/31/2014 - 15:32 -- Nick Dager

GDC Technology has reached virtual print fee agreements with two premier cinema chains in Peru, Cinestar Multicines and UVK Multicines, for their digital cinema conversion. GDC Technology will deploy its digital cinema servers to the two theatre chains in partnership with Cinema Equipment and Supplies, a professional digital cinema service provider in America.

CE+S as the system integrator, will provide Cinestar Multicines and UVK Multicines with GDC Technology’s SX-3000 Standalone IMB, as well as installation and Network Operations Center services with their remote monitoring service product Cinevise for 24/7 proactive monitoring of UVK Multicines’ entire circuit. CE+S will spearhead the conversion of Cinestar Multicines’ 54 screens in 13 theatres and UVK Multicines’ 37 screens in 13 theatres.

Cinestar Multicines, part of the Kapur Media Group, is the second largest domestic exhibitor in Peru. “We’re delighted to partner with GDC Technology and CE+S to handle our conversion to digital,” said Varun Kumar Kapur, operations manager of Kapur Media Group. “We have witnessed how their expertise in VPF programs is advancing digital conversion throughout Latin America and we look forward to unlocking the benefits of digitalized cinemas.”

“As a leading cinema in Peru, it is our focus to provide our customers with the best quality in digital cinema,” said Monica Ubillus-Verdeguer, general manager of UVK Multicines, "GDC Technology delivers flexible VPF terms while CE+S provides us comprehensive service support, which are both essential to driving our plan for rapid digitalization. Our passion for cinema motivates us to look always for the very best for our clients and we are happy to say we have achieved our goals.”

“We are proud that Cinestar Multicines and UVK Multicines have chosen CE+S as the system integrator for their digital deployment,” said Alex Younger, vice president of CE+S. “We believe that with our exceptional service support coupled with GDC Technology’s VPF management capabilities, the two cinema chains will be able to offer moviegoers an incomparably compelling and thrilling cinema experience.”

“We are pleased to work with CE+S to roll-out the digital conversion for Cinestar Multicines and UVK Multicines,” said Dr. Man-Nang Chong, founder and CEO of GDC Technology. “With our years of experience in managing VPF programs in North America and Asia, GDC Technology is committed to providing the most transparent and efficient VPF programs to the exhibitors in Central and South America.”