Theatre Sound

UniversalCityWalk Gets a Makeover

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 13:28 -- Nick Dager

UniversalCityWalk, Los Angeles' landmark urban entertainment complex that ushered in a generation of similar open-air destinations, is undergoing an elaborate revitalization as the pop cultural mecca embraces change to remain contemporary and fresh. Christie RGB Laser projection, Dolby Atmos immersive surround sound and Christie Vive speakers will be the technology at the heart of the revamped complex.

Barco Auro 11.1 Reaches 600 Screen Milestone

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 13:05 -- Nick Dager

Barco has reached the milestone of 600 screens worldwide that have installed or are committed to install its Auro 11.1 cinema sound format. As standardization progress forges ahead, Barco renews its efforts for making immersive sound a key priority to optimize the truly immersive experience for the exhibition industry. More than 150 films have already been released or are currently being mixed in Auro 11.1 by Barco.

Odeon Multicines Creates Spain’s Most Advanced Multiplex

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 14:55 -- Nick Dager

Christie has signed an agreement with Odeon Multicines for the Spanish cinema chain to install Christie Solaria projectors – including Christie RGB laser cinema projectors and Christie Vive Audio sound systems – throughout its 12 screen multiplex at the Sambil Outlet shopping mall in Madrid. “This will make it the most advanced complex of its kind in Spain and the first in the country to be completely equipped with Christie Vive Audio and Dolby Atmos together in every auditorium,” said Adil Zerouali, Christie director for cinema, Europe.

World’s Largest Cinema Opens in Dubai

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 14:44 -- Nick Dager

The world’s biggest shopping mall – The Dubai Mall – will soon feature the largest cinema complex in the world powered exclusively by Barco Flagship Laser projectors. Committed to offering its audiences a truly exceptional movie-going experience, Reel Cinemas will fit each of the 22 theaters at its multiplex at The Dubai Mall with Barco Flagship Laser projectors. In addition, the cinema will feature a Barco Escape installation – another first in the Gulf region. All the existing 22 digital cinema projectors at Reel Cinemas, The Dubai Mall will be replaced by Barco’s Flagship RGB Laser projectors (21x DP4K-22L; 1x DP4K-30L).

Factory Makes a Sound Investment

Mon, 06/20/2016 - 13:12 -- Nick Dager

Founded in London in 1997, award-winning Factory Studios has produced the sound for projects by many high profile clients, including EE, O2, Renault, Nike, Three, eBay, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Harvey Nichols, BT, Sony and Samsung. Last year it became the first UK facility to include a Dolby Atmos-licenced suite for commercials and trailers, which features 35 Alcons CRMS Cinema Reference Monitor System speakers.

Dolby Demos Evolution of Cinema Experience

Mon, 06/20/2016 - 12:31 -- Nick Dager

For the third year running, Dolby has equipped the CCIB auditorium at CineEurope with Dolby Atmos. Attendees will experience exclusive screenings in Dolby Atmos of The Secret Life of Pets from Universal and The BFG from Amblin Entertainment. In addition, footage presented by Warner Bros. Pictures International, Twentieth Century Fox, and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International will also be taking place in Dolby Atmos during the show as part of the studio presentations.

Finding Dory Gets Easier

Fri, 06/17/2016 - 12:10 -- Nick Dager

In a history-making development, as Disney•Pixar’s Finding Dory swims into theaters this week, low-vision and blind fans can enjoy the film alongside family members in theaters, thanks to a breakthrough in independent moviegoing. Smart-syncing audio description, a new feature introduced to in-home audiences four months ago on the Disney Movies Anywhere app, heads to theaters nationwide for the first time with the release of Finding Dory.

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