Emperor Cinemas Selects Christie CineLife+ Series for New Flagship Multiplex in Beijing

Christie powers Emperor Cinemas’ new Beijing flagship with CineLife+ projectors, enhancing premium movie experiences at Taikoo Li Sanlitun

Christie laser projectors deliver vibrant visuals at Emperor Cinemas Taikoo Li Sanlitun

BEIJING, CHINA ( March 14, 2025 ) -

Christie is proud to support Emperor Cinemas with its advanced CineLife+ Series projectors at the newly opened flagship multiplex in Taikoo Li Sanlitun, a vibrant shopping and entertainment hub in Beijing. This partnership underscores Emperor Cinemas’ commitment to delivering premium moviegoing experiences.

Emperor Cinemas Taikoo Li Sanlitun marks the second flagship location in Beijing operated by Emperor Group. Spanning 6,076 square meters, the contemporary cinema complex features seven meticulously designed auditoriums, accommodating over 1,000 guests. Each auditorium is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, delivering a truly immersive experience. Notably, the multiplex utilizes Christie CineLife+ Series RGB pure laser and RBe enhanced laser projectors, paired with the CineLife+ IMB-S4 media server for secure, DCI-compliant content delivery.

“As a leading exhibitor, Emperor Cinemas is dedicated to providing moviegoers with best-in-class cinematic experiences, and Christie’s cinema solutions perfectly complement our vision for this flagship location,” said Bill Lee, general manager of Emperor Cinemas (Mainland China). “More than just a place to watch movies, this cinema will serve as a cultural hub, hosting premieres, director Q&As, and fan events that foster a deeper appreciation for cinema.”

James Li, executive director, China Cinema, Christie, commented, “We’ve closely followed Emperor Cinemas’ growth in China and admire their pursuit of excellence. The Christie CineLife+ Series delivers superior brightness, color accuracy, and longevity, ensuring that Emperor Cinemas continues to lead in projection technology and visual excellence.”

Complementing its modern technologies, Emperor Cinemas Taikoo Li Sanlitun has introduced CINEBITES, the brand’s new dining concept. Offering a curated selection of gourmet bites and specialty beverages, CINEBITES enhances the moviegoing experience by blending culinary artistry with cinema, offering an elevated dining dimension to entertainment.

“Beyond delivering world-class movie experiences, this flagship location will add to the vibrancy of Sanlitun, offering a dynamic mix of entertainment and leisure,” Lee added. “Our collaboration with Taikoo Li Sanlitun strengthens the cultural and economic fabric of Chaoyang District, setting a new benchmark for integrated entertainment destinations.”

Christie CineLife+ Series projectors combine Real|Laser and Phazer illumination technologies with a streamlined UX-designed touch panel, bringing premium large-format capabilities to mainstream cinemas. These DCI-compliant projectors deliver outstanding color accuracy, high efficiency, and long-term reliability, supporting 2D and 3D content at 4K resolution and up to 120 frames per second. Additionally, Christie’s proprietary electronic color convergence (ECC) technology ensures precise lateral color alignment, a distinctive advantage of the CineLife+ Series.

Designed for seamless integration with CineLife+ Series projectors, the cost-effective and feature-rich IMB-S4 offers enhanced battery life, expanded storage, 4K 96fps playback, and an incredibly intuitive web UI. With ultra-fast CineLife+ processing electronics, it empowers exhibitors to deliver exceptional visual performance and content playback.

About Emperor Cinemas
Emperor Cinemas, a premium cinema brand under Emperor Group, is dedicated to elevating the moviegoing experience. Backed by strong financial resources, extensive international investment and management expertise, and deep insights into both domestic and global film markets, Emperor Cinemas integrates cutting-edge technology, exceptional viewing experiences, and exclusive social spaces. Currently, it operates 14 cinemas across Mainland China, offering 127 screens and 18,732 seats, establishing itself as a rising star in the high-end cinema market. For more information, please visit www.emperorcinemas.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, LED and LCD displays. Visit https://www.christiedigital.com.