Distribution & Exhibition

Chinese Exhibitors Embrace Christie RGB Laser Projector

Wed, 12/07/2016 - 12:57 -- Nick Dager

According to Christie, its RGB laser projection system continues to be the preferred choice for a premium 3D cinema experience by leading cinema exhibitors across China. Since its rollout in June 2014 with the world’s first commercial RGB laser projection system installed at the Shanghai Film Art Center, Christie’s pinnacle projection technology has seen widespread adoption, the company said.

Barco Unveils New Laser Cinema Projectors

Tue, 12/06/2016 - 14:45 -- Nick Dager

Barco has introduced two high-contrast flagship laser projectors for premium cinema screens and five new laser phosphor projectors for small to large screens. They include the 2K SLP series for small to mid-size screens and the 2K/4K BLP range for mid-size to large screens. The 6P RGB high-contrast range doubles the contrast of Barco’s current flagship laser projectors and provides exhibitors with an even broader choice in the Premium Large Format segment. The BLP laser phosphor projectors will be shipping by the end of 2016; the SLP laser phosphor and LHC high-contrast projectors will be available first half of 2017.

GDC Showcases Futuristic Lobby Experience

Tue, 12/06/2016 - 14:38 -- Nick Dager

GDC Technology Limited is showcasing its futuristic immersive lobby experience on the tradeshow floor at CineAsia 2016, held in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre December 6-8. The GDC Cinema Lobby Experience comprises a DTS:X Pod to demonstrate immersive sound using headphones and a GDC Virtual Reality Ride featuring DTS:X immersive audio and Sweetech motion technology.

MPSE to Honor Guillermo del Toro

Tue, 12/06/2016 - 14:34 -- Nick Dager

The Motion Picture Sound Editors will honor Guillermo del Toro with its annual Filmmaker Award. The acclaimed director of such films as Hellboy (2004), Pan’s Labyrinth (2006), Pacific Rim (2013), Crimson Peak (2015) and the forthcoming The Shape of Water is being recognized for his outstanding contributions to the art of cinema. He will receive the award at the MPSE Golden Reel Awards ceremony February 19 in Los Angeles.

Film Arcade Signs Distribution Deal with Universal Pictures

Tue, 12/06/2016 - 14:16 -- Nick Dager

The Film Arcade and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment have entered into a multi-year home entertainment distribution agreement in which Universal will handle all marketing, sales and distribution services for Blu-ray, DVD, electronic sell-through, video-on-demand and television of The Film Arcade films in the U.S. and Canada.

Unique Digital Partners with Sagaology for Chinese Market

Mon, 12/05/2016 - 11:49 -- Nick Dager

Unique Digital has formed an exclusive reseller partnership with Sagaology Beijing Limited to make Unique’s software products available to the Chinese Exhibitor market. Withexclusive reseller rights for the Chinese market, Sagaology will work with local exhibitors and Integrators to debut RosettaBridge TMS, RosettaNet eTMS, Basekey KDM management services to the Chinese market. Sagaology will also provide installation, training services, product knowledge and support for the Unique Digital product line.

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