Dallas Texas-based Rave Motion Pictures will deploy nearly 300 new digital screens nationwide as part two of its agreement with Cinedigm Digital Cinema. All of the screens will incorporate Barco Series-II projectors and Doremi playback server technology. Rave currently operates 62 locations and approximately 1000 screens across the US. Under the Phase 1 deployment deal which took place in 2006 475 Doremi servers were installed in Rave theatres. Phase 2 adds another 277 units for a total of 787 Doremi servers in operation throughout Rave’s circuit. “We're very excited about our relationship with Barco and going forward the impact it will have on Rave and especially our audience ” says Thomas Stephenson president and CEO for Rave Motion Pictures. “Barco's willingness to listen to our business needs with openness and integrity combined with their ability to directly and deliberately bring solutions sets Barco at the top of our list.” And Stephenson says “Doremi servers are already installed in hundreds of our screens with outstanding reliable performance. We look forward to a seamless expansion and progression to [Barco] Series II projectors.” Rob Warnes manager of digital service for Rave says During our selection process we thoroughly researched all the manufacturers. Doremi was clearly the right choice for us and will meet all of our needs now and in the future. We are very excited to continue our partnership with them. “With this year's release of DLP Series-II technology and the changes that result it's my team's job to secure the best solutions for Rave ” he says. “In our discussions with the Barco Team they spoke to the unique capabilities of their projectors —both from a deep technical standpoint as well as from a layman's point of view. By doing so everyone involved in our discussions walked away with a very clear understanding of what sets Barco's technology apart. These are the right projectors for our complete mix of screens.” “Rave was a true early adopter with their commitment to digital cinema ” says Michael Archer vice president of Doremi Cinema. “We were thrilled to work with Rave on their Phase 1 deployment and excited to expand our technology footprint with them for this next phase of installations. Utilizing a variety of our server technology Rave will be able to provide their patrons the best presentation experience available today.” “On behalf of everyone in Barco's digital cinema organization we're honored that Rave Motion Pictures has selected Barco for their deployment ” says Todd Hoddick Barco's vice president of digital cinema North America. “Given Rave's high standards for presentation quality and audience experience we're confident that we've secured a mutually beneficial relationship — one in which we're excited to share our passion for picture quality accurate colors and the brightest images in the industry.” “Barco continues to distinguish themselves as a trusted partner and a catalyst for our Phase 2 deployments ” says Bud Mayo chairman and CEO of Cinedigm. “With an impressive work ethic and a genuine focus on serving exhibitors Barco continues to help Cinedigm provide our shared customers with inspired solutions. Cinedigm has enjoyed a lengthy and productive partnership with Rave and we believe they are in excellent hands with Barco.” Barco www.barco.com Cinedigm www.cinedigm.com Rave Motion Pictures www.ravemotionpictures.com
