Las Vegas, NV ( April 25, 2018 )
Cinionic Introduces Family VR Experiences for Cinema Lobbies at CinemaCon
At this year’s CinemaCon, Cinionic, the Barco cinema joint venture, will demonstrate an innovative all-in-one solution for virtual reality (VR) gaming for cinema lobbies and location-based entertainment venues. What’s new and different? It doesn’t require the use of a head-mounted display (HMD), whi…
Vienna (Austria) & Seoul (South Korea) ( April 25, 2018 )
CinemaNext Signs Agreement with Austrian Circuit Cineplexx for First Samsung 3D Onyx CinemaLED
CinemaNext, the European specialist in cinema exhibitor services (Ymagis Group, ISIN: FR0011471291, TICKER: MAGIS, PME-PEA, TECH 40), today announced the signing of an agreement with Austrian cinema circuit Cineplexx (Constantin Film-Holding GmbH) for the installation of a Samsung 3D Onyx CinemaLED…
Las Vegas, NV ( April 25, 2018 )
Star Cinema Grill Finds a True Difference-maker in Sony 4K Laser Projectors
“We wanted to be first to market in Houston with laser projectors,” said Jason Ostrow, Vice President of Star Cinema Grill. With the installation of 30 Sony 4K laser digital cinema projectors over three locations, starting with College Station, Texas, Star Cinema Grill is accomplishing their goal.…
Centennial, CO ( April 25, 2018 )
National CineMedia (NCM) Welcomes Pecan Pie Productions And Its Independent Theaters To America’s Movie Network
National CineMedia (NCM), America’s Movie Network, has signed an affiliate partnership agreement for national advertising with Pecan Pie Productions, welcoming nearly 300 theaters nationwide with approximately 8 million attendees to its national theater network. Pecan Pie Productions is the latest a…
Las Vegas, NV ( April 25, 2018 )
GDC Technology Integrates Screenvision Media Preshow With its Advanced Theatre Management System
GDC Technology Limited, a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today the completed integration of its TMS-2000 Theatre Management System (TMS-2000) with the Screenvision Media preshow. The integration enables automated ingestion and programming of ad content directly from S…
Las Vegas, USA ( April 25, 2018 )
Global Cinema Exhibitor Cinépolis Announces Entry Into Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Cinépolis, the 4th largest cinema exhibitor in the world and the largest in Latin America, announced today its upcoming entry into Saudi Arabia, in partnership with Al Hokair Group, a leading hospitality and entertainment operator in Saudi Arabia led by Sheikh Abdulmohsin Alhokair, and Al Tayer Grou…
CinemaCon, Las Vegas, Nevada ( April 24, 2018 )
Cineworld Group Signs Deal for 600 Movie Screens Worldwide With Barco Laser Projectors
With Cineworld Group acquiring movie chains at a breakneck pace, the exhibitor is now focused on partnering with a premier cinema solutions provider to deliver unforgettable movie experiences. Cinionic, the Barco cinema joint venture, is the company of choice, offering the industry’s best and bright…
Seoul, South Korea & Los Angeles, California ( April 24, 2018 )
CJ 4DPLEX and B&B Theatres Strike Deal to Open Four ScreenX Theatres by 2019
CJ 4DPLEX, the company behind the innovative cinema technologies 4DX and ScreenX, and B&B Theatres, the seventh largest exhibitor in the world, have partnered to bring four ScreenX screens to the cinema operator’s locations. B&B Theatres operates approximately 400 screens at 50 locatio…
Las Vegas, NV ( April 24, 2018 )
CJ CGV CEO Lays out Cultureplex Concept as Key to Growth of Cinema Business
On stage at CinemaCon 2018, the CEO of CJ CGV, Jung Seo, delivered a clear outline to how the fifth largest exhibitor in the world is being proactive to counter industry wide challenges – through the company’s concept of “Cultureplex.” Delving into more detail, Mr. Seo said, “Several years ago we de…
Las Vegas, NV ( April 24, 2018 )
IMAX and Cineworld Group Sign Agreement to Install New IMAX With Laser Experience in 55 Cineworld and Regal IMAX Locations
IMAX Corporation and Cineworld Group PLC, including its Regal Entertainment Group subsidiary, today announced a binding letter of intent to install IMAX’s new ground-breaking laser experience for commercial multiplexes in 55 of the exhibitor’s locations across the U.S. and Europe. The announcement c…
CinemaCon, Las Vegas, Nevada ( April 24, 2018 )
Cinionic and Ultrahaptics Enhance Immersive Cinema Lobby Experiences With New Mid-air Haptic Displays
Cinionic, the Barco cinema joint venture, and Ultrahaptics, have launched a cutting-edge, turnkey visualization solution that engages patrons in an interactive, sensory experience right in the cinema lobby. Millennials and “digital natives” are driving new trends and feedback-driven experiences. Cin…
Las Vegas, Nevada ( April 24, 2018 )
IMAX Launches Next-Generation IMAX With Laser Experience to Enhance Blockbuster Moviegoing at AMC Theatres
IMAX Corporation and AMC Theatres (NYSE: AMC), today signed a binding letter of intent to install IMAX’s new ground-breaking laser experience for commercial multiplexes in 87 of the exhibitor’s highest-performing IMAX at AMC locations across the U.S. The announcement coincides with the launch of the…
Las Vegas, Nevada ( April 24, 2018 )
Cinionic Adapts AdPoD Interactive Game Kiosks to Engage Moviegoers, Drive Advertising Revenues
Cinionic, the Barco cinema joint venture, and Southern California-based AdPoD LLC are capitalizing on recent advancements in artificial intelligence to fuel digital conversations using advertising platforms that engage and track moviegoers in the theater lobby. These new technologies hold the key to…
Chicago ( April 24, 2018 )
NEC Display Solutions Announces Prototype With 3D Live
NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc., a leading provider of commercial display and projector solutions, today announced a collaboration effort with 3D technology innovator 3D Live that combines the company’s expertise in 3D technology with NEC Display’s industry expertise. Together they are evalua…
Las Vegas, Nevada ( April 24, 2018 )
THX Announces Premium Large Format Cinema Offering at CinemaCon 2018
THX Ltd., renowned for the certification of world-class cinemas and consumer electronics, today announced THX Ultimate Cinema, a branded premium cinema offering for exhibitors and moviegoers that provides a superior cinematic experience that meets all THX Certified Cinema standards. THX Ultimate Cin…
CinemaCon, Las Vegas, Nevada ( April 24, 2018 )
Cinionic Fuels Major Global Expansion of CJ CGV Cinemas With Barco Projection
Cinionic has signed an exclusive deal with CJ CGV Cinemas, which has a significant share of its current circuit already outfitted with Barco projectors, as the cinema chain aggressively expands its footprint in Korea, China, Southeast Asia and United States. “As a trusted partner of CJ CGV Cinemas,…
Las Vegas, NV ( April 24, 2018 )
Newly Opened Alamo Drafthouse Lake Highlands is First U.S. Location to Install Sony 4K Laser Projection
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema locations are known for introducing “firsts” to their customers, and they can add another to the list: the first U.S. installations of Sony’s 4K laser projection systems, installed at the just-opened Alamo Drafthouse Lake Highlands theater in Dallas, Texas. According to the l…
Las Vegas, NV ( April 24, 2018 )
GDC Wins Global Tender Proposal to Provide Digital Cinema Servers to CJ CGV
GDC Technology Limited, a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today it has won a solicited tender proposal to be CJ CGV’s exclusive provider of digital cinema servers for the next two years. CJ CGV, an affiliates under the CJ Group, operates the largest number of screens a…
New York ( April 24, 2018 )
Noovie ARcade Interactive Augmented Reality Games Coming To A Big Screen Near You
Hold on to your popcorn, because your movie experience just got a whole lot better! Beginning this Friday, April 27, movie audiences nationwide can play big screen interactive augmented reality (AR) games on their mobile phones by using Noovie ARcade, the revolutionary new companion app for the Noo…
Auckland, New Zealand & Los Angeles, California ( April 24, 2018 )
Leon Newnham Named New Chief Executive of Vista Entertainment Solutions (‘Vista Cinema’) Worldwide
Vista Group International (NZX/ASX) has announced that Leon Newnham will take over as Chief Executive of Vista Entertainment Solutions (‘Vista Cinema’), Vista Group’s largest subsidiary, effective May 01, 2018. Mr. Newnham, who has been President, Vista Cinema USA, takes up the role after Kimbal Ril…
