Barco announced today from CinemaCon, the annual convention for theater owners in Las Vegas, that Universal Pictures’ “Jurassic World Rebirth” and new live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” will release in premium HDR by Barco.
Barco, the global leader in laser cinema, debuted the groundbreaking HDR by Barco experience last fall as part of a special exhibition in select markets in the U.S. and U.K. It is now rolling out the format, beginning with locations in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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This announcement continues the ongoing collaboration between HDR by Barco and Universal Pictures beginning with the release of DreamWorks Animation’s “The Wild Robot” in October 2024, followed by DreamWorks’ “Dog Man” this January.
Based on the company’s patented Lightsteering technology, Barco’s approach to HDR works by strategically redistributing light on screen to produce highlights that are more than 6x brighter than traditional projection, while retaining rich details in the darks for greater depth, clarity and range. HDR by Barco delivers expansive creative possibilities for filmmakers, producing a wide color gamut with high-contrast images that captivate audiences.
For more information on HDR by Barco, and to stay up-to-date with the latest news on locations and upcoming releases, visit: https://hdrbybarco.com/
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