Christie is set to elevate the cinema experience with its continued partnership with Big Cine Expo 2024, taking place at the Bombay Exhibition Center (NESCO), September 30 to October 1.

As the event’s official technology partner for the seventh consecutive year, Christie will showcase its cutting-edge cinema technologies designed to enhance audience engagement and optimize box-office performance for cinema chains and theater owners. Attendees will experience mesmerizing visuals from Christie CineLife+ Series cinema projectors, including the India debut of the new CineLife+ RBe projectors with Phazer illumination technology. These projectors provide advanced capabilities and excellent image performance for small, high-gain screen cinemas.

“Christie has been a cornerstone of Big Cine Expo since its inception in 2016, and this longstanding partnership has played a pivotal role in elevating the stature and reach of our event,” said Raghavendra T, director of Big Cine Expo. “Christie’s innovative cinema solutions have empowered exhibitors to consistently deliver unforgettable experiences, aligning with our mission to foster discovery, collaboration, and networking within India’s cinema exhibition industry, while contributing to its ongoing success and vibrancy.”

Kanwal Brar, director of sales for India, Cinema, Christie, added, “Big Cine Expo remains an essential platform for us to connect with key stakeholders in India’s vibrant cinema industry. Our enduring partnership with the event enables us to consistently demonstrate the full range of our offerings, tailored to various budgets, and help exhibitors deliver extraordinary cinematic experiences. We are proud to support the continued growth of this dynamic market and to be part of a leading tradeshow that fosters innovation and collaboration within the cinema exhibition community year after year.”

The convention’s screening theatre will feature two Christie CP4435-RGB pure laser projectors, delivering brilliant, true-to-life imagery for screenings and presentations. Additionally, static displays of the CP4435-RGB and CP2420-RGB pure laser cinema projectors will be available at Christie’s booth (#209) on the show floor. These models are equipped with ultra-fast Series 4 processing electronics and Christie’s Real|Laser illumination technology, which offer impressive energy efficiency, resulting in significant cost savings and reduced carbon emissions.

Delegates can also explore the CP2406-RBe, a 2K-resolution, 6,000-lumen projector featuring Christie’s new CineLife+ 2K electronics platform. Both a static display and a live model of the CP2406-RBe will be showcased in the booth. Ideal for boutique cinemas and small screen displays, this high-value model delivers exceptional image performance.

Christie’s participation at Big Cine Expo 2024 includes a speaking engagement titled “Cost Effective High Dynamic Range Projection using Standardized Content”, which demonstrates Christie’s technological and thought leadership. To be delivered by Kanwal Brar, the 30-minute session will be conducted at the convention’s screening theatre on Monday, September 30, at 11:45 a.m.

About Big Cine Expo
Big Cine Expo is an interactive and value-added platform targeted at theatre owners, design consultants, equipment manufacturers, system integrators, industry stakeholders and the user community for single-screen and multiplex cinema entertainment in Asia and India. The two-day event is organized by Network208, the publisher of TheatreWorld magazine, and consists of product displays, product demos, product presentations, studio presentations, seminars, panel discussions, awards program, special events, film screenings, networking, B-2-B meetings, a trade show, and more. For more information, visit www.bigcineexpo.com.

About Christie
Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. is a global visual and audio technologies company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Ushio Inc., Japan (JP: 6925). Christie revolutionized the movie industry with the launch of digital cinema projection, and since 1929 has embraced innovation and broken many technology barriers. Our technology, paired with the support of professional services to design, deploy and maintain installations, inspires exceptional experiences. Christie solutions are used around the world, from the largest mega-events to the smallest boardrooms, and include advanced RGB pure laser projection, SDVoE technology, content management, image processing, and LED and LCD displays. Visit www.christiedigital.com.