D-BOX Association with GDC Technologies

D-BOX Technologies Inc.
(DBO.A on the TSX (Canada) Venture Exchange), a leader in motion technology
for the entertainment industry, is pleased to announce it has established
compatibility with the Digital Cinema servers manufactured by GDC Technology,
one of the largest digital cinema solution providers in the world.
This latest announcement provides D-BOX an opportunity to further expand its
business together with GDC Technology, whose software-based digital cinema
solution has garnered nearly 400 installations in North America and 2,000
internationally. GDC joins a growing number of D-BOX compatible digital
equipment manufacturers that together represent a significant market share of
the North American and international movie theatre markets.
Since its introduction, digital cinema technology has continued to grow on a
global scale offering moviegoers a crisper, clearer movie experience. With the
addition of digital cinema capabilities, movie theatres are able to feature
digital 3-D movies, live satellite screenings and alternative content such as
plays and musicals, as well as live concerts and sporting events.

"D-BOX Motion Code(TM) is currently available in seven movie theatres throughout North America and has an aggressive rollout plan for new locations and a continuous
flow of motion-enhanced movies, all for the benefit of moviegoers. Through
compatibility with industry leaders, such as GDC Technologies, D-BOX is in a
great position to ride the current digital wave within the theatrical
industry."

European Commission to consult over digital cinema

The European Commission is launching a consultation into the digital cinema sector as it warns that one in three European cinemas could face closure.

The consultation will invite film exhibitors, distributors, film agencies, advertisers and public film organisations to discuss the future of the industry.

The two-month consultation will form part of the Commission's policy on digital cinema and will also be the basis of its communication on "Opportunities and challenges for European cinema in the digital era" in 2010.

It warned that, while digital cinema can make distribution cheaper and enable more European films to be accessed abroad, unless a new business model and public support schemes are developed, a third of European cinemas could face closure.

The US leads the way in digital cinema, where it is available in 90% of all new films, whereas in France - Europe's biggest film producer - less than half of new films are available on digital.

In Europe, only 2,428 screens have been converted to digital. Worldwide, around 12,000 screens have been digitally equipped out of a total of about 110,000. By 2012, it is estimated that nearly 20% of cinemas worldwide will be converted to digital.

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D-BOX establishes compatibilty with GDC Technology, a leading global digital cinema solution provider

D-BOX Technologies is pleased to announce it has established compatibility with the Digital Cinema servers manufactured by GDC Technology (“GDC”), one of the largest digital cinema solution providers in the world.

This latest announcement provides D-BOX an opportunity to further expand its business together with GDC, whose software-based digital cinema solution has garnered nearly 400 installations in North America and 2,000 internationally.

GDC joins a growing number of D-BOX compatible digital equipment manufacturers that together represent a significant market share of the North American and international movie theatre markets.

Since its introduction, digital cinema technology has continued to grow on a global scale offering moviegoers a crisper, clearer movie experience. With the addition of digital cinema capabilities, movie theatres are able to feature digital 3-D movies, live satellite screenings and alternative content such as plays and musicals, as well as live concerts and sporting events

More about GDC Technologies and its latest innovations visit
http://www.gdc-tech.com/

QSC Announces the DCS SB-15121: the Highest Output Cinema Subwoofer

Joining QSC Audio’s DCS Digital Cinema Speaker family, the new SB-15121 subwoofer offers the highest performance available in a dedicated cinema subwoofer enclosure. It has been designed for use in premiere cinemas and post-production applications where the ultimate in performance is required.

The massive 1500W, 21-inch low-frequency transducer features a 6-inch diameter voice coil in a vented, neodymium magnet structure that is designed to dissipate extreme amounts of heat and allow for excursion that is double that of typical 18-inch transducers. This ensures cool operation, even at high power levels, increases driver lifespan and decreases power compression at high drive levels.

The large, ported enclosure ensures response to the lowest audible frequency for bass cannot only be heard but also feel. In fact the frequency range extends to below 25Hz without the need for B6 EQ filters.

Top 10 Ways to Unblock Websites

How to unblock websites? These days, Internet filtering and controlled access is the new trend. More business owners are implementing filters within their companies with the purpose of blocking websites. Their intention is understandable but, on the other side, people love freedom and sometimes they feel mistreated. However, here are some things you can do that will help you bypass filters and unblock websites.



1. Use web proxies.
Many free online services allow you to access blocked websites through a proxy server. A proxy server is an intermediary between the user and the server where the request was send. Here is a list with the most known resources of web proxies: Proxy.org, HideMyAss.com, Kortaz.com, KProxy.com and Anonymouse.org


2. Use VPN connections.
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is like a tunnel over the public network. The advantage of using VPNs over web proxies is that VPNs are more secure because they are using advanced encryption and allow you to access all the applications (mail, chat, browser etc) in complete anonymity and not only the web sites. The most known free VPN is Hotspot Shield.


3. Use Hide IP software.
These are easy to use and even if the main functionality is to hide IP address and unblock websites, there are applications that can provide you more than that – like cleaning online tracks, testing proxies, manually adding proxy etc. Usually if you choose a free software, then this will provide you a minimal number of proxies and no other features than hiding IP address. Not My IP is one of the latest free hide IP address software that has already gained a large market followed by the old UltraSurf which is already very popular. Regarding paid applications that provide more features and have a complex structure, my recommendations are IP Privacy and Hide My IP.


4. Use Toolbars and Firefox add-ons.
Toolbars and Firefox add-ons are in fact software applications that work on specific browsers and with a simple click you can enable or disable online anonymity.


5. Use translation services.
Introduce the link of the blocked website in the translation field (for example in Google Translator) and choose a random language to translate from because translation from English to English is not supported.


6. Use Google cache.
In the Google search field type cache: before the URL of the blocked website. For example type cache:http:/ /www.domain. com


7. Use Internet Archive.
Internet Archive allows you to view blocked websites through the Wayback Machine. This will retrieve all pages of a specific website indifferent if the website is blocked.


8. Use Web2Mail service.
Web2Mail it is a free email service that can sent to your email address specific web pages. You sign up for an account and get set to receive specific websites by email.


9. Change the http of an URL into https
This is the easiest way to access blocked websites. Of course, this might not work every time but you have many other solutions also. This is the fastest one.


10. Use IP address of the website instead of URL.
To use the IP address of a website instead of URL, you must first find its IP. To do this open command prompt and type: “ping domain.com”.

Qube Excels as Digital Cinema Partner at 66th Venice International Film Festival

Qube XP-D servers equip all screens at the Venice Lido
Qube Cinema is pleased to announce that its exclusive partnership with the 66th Venice International Film Festival was, again, a major success. Qube was the official digital cinema server and digital cinema mastering equipment supplier for the second consecutive year. The festival, organized by La Biennale di Venezia, took place at the Venice Lido from September 2 to September 12, 2009.

Qube Cinema digitally equipped all seven screens at the venue along with local Qube distributor, D2. In collaboration with the projector partner, Qube Cinema/D2 provided all the necessary equipment and technical support to ensure successful DCI JPEG2000 digital cinema playback during the festival.

Over 300 hours of digital cinema content was projected using the Qube XP-D digital cinema server, including stereoscopic 3D content, as a part of the Festivals program and also at this years SMPTE day. Qube Cinema also mastered on-site, from a number of sources using the powerful and flexible QubeMaster Pro application.

The Qube XP-D digital cinema server, which was used to equip the screens, is a popular choice across the world. Powerful, reliable and cost-effective, the Qube XP-D plays multiple formats including JPEG2000, MPEG-2 and VC1 within the same Show.

Qube Cinema also showcased QubeMaster Pro again this year. Rapidly becoming an industry standard for DCI JPEG2000 DCP creation, QubeMaster Pro is used by some of the leading companies in the industry including Sony Pictures, Dreamworks, Technicolor, IMAX, Arts Alliance and Arri.

IDC wins new German digital cinema order

International Datacasting Corp. (TSX:IDC) has received an order from a new German customer that will be using IDC's satellite network equipment for a digital cinema service rollout in Europe, the company announced Wednesday.

Ottawa-based IDC said Media Broadcast GmbH has ordered its SuperFlex DVB-S2 broadband satellite caching receiver, the SFX4104 Pro Video multimedia satellite and Datacast XD content management and distribution software for movie delivery.

"We are very pleased to have been selected by Media Broadcast for their operational rollout. They have been evaluating our technology as part of their initial system deployment for over a year now and our ability to meet their very exacting standards for quality and performance is a testament to the solutions we have developed for digital cinema applications," said IDC chief executive Ron Clifton in a statement.

The equipment will expand Media Broadcast's service by providing high-speed secure delivery of large movie files as well as live alternative content in 2D or 3D format.

GDC's SA-2100 Digital Servers are 4 K ready

GDC a worldwide digital cinema provider has announced that their SA-2100 servers are 4K ready.GDC is pleased to announce that it is developing a 4K Media Block which will be compatible with the new generation of 4K chip being developed by Texas Instruments. The new product will extend the capabilities of GDC’s SA-2100 line of digital cinema servers and is timed to be ready when 4K capable DLP Cinema projectors become available.

GDC was the first digital cinema server manufacturer to show 4K capability as early as in 2004. This early version of GDC’s 4K servers was used in demonstrations with Sony 4K digital cinema projectors using SXRD technology in China, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea and Hong Kong from 2004 to 2005. These early 4K demonstrations with Sony clearly showed that GDC’s state-of-the-art SA-2100 servers were already architected to support full 4K content and bandwidth requirements at that time.

The scalable architecture in GDC’s SA-2100 servers allows GDC to offer a seamless transition to 4K without any changes in the screen and theatre management infrastructure. More importantly, GDC’s 4K capable digital cinema technology will retain all its existing advanced features such as:

- Instant import of data drives – allows instant transfer of data drives (i.e. HDD) from one SA-2100 to another, making it possible to move a movie quickly from one screen to another. The entire movie (data) transfer process can be completed within a few minutes.

- Instant playback from any CRU drive on the SA-2100A for emergency – allows content received on a CRU Dataport drive to play back directly from the drive without ingesting. This is useful in emergency situations where the theatre receives content at the last minute.

- Instant playback of content held on the GDC TMS (Theatre Management System) for emergency – allows content residing on the TMS to play back directly through streaming from the TMS without ingesting at the screen server.

- Built-in RealD’s 3D EQ (aka ‘ghostbuster’) technology – RealD’s 3D EQ technology augments the separation of the left and right eye images, providing the best 3D visual experience.

- Closed Captioning capability – facilitates greater access to motion pictures by displaying closed captions from DCPs on WGBH’s Rear Window Captioning devices.

Soucre : Dcinema Today

IS Mumbai, the capital of digital cinema ?

Cinema-watching is attaining world standards in Mumbai, with the city emerging as the D-cinema capital of the country.
Fifty-eight of the 95 digitally-enabled screens in the country are in Mumbai and Vashi. Trade insiders say these digital screens are the best bet considering 3-D cinema is fast becoming

a worldwide preoccupation. So what is digital cinema? Well, D-cinema is essentially governed by Digital Cinema Initiative specifications. It has to be approved by an agency formed by Hollywood Studios' representatives, which has set its global standards.

The previous generation of cinema screens are E-cinema or electronic cinema. It is more widely available-you get it in more than 1,500 screens across India-and follows a specification and standards of its own. The main difference between D and E cinemas is that a D-cinema uses a 2K projector, which is more sophisticated, whereas an E-cinema uses the 1.92K or 1.3K projector, which is more cost-effective). This makes for a significant difference in viewing quality as well, say experts.

Mumbai can count itself as fortunate with its 58 D-cinemas as even Rashtrapati Bhavan is equipped with a mere E-cinema. On the other hand, at least two leading Mumbai industrialists-Mukesh Ambani and Kumar Mangalam Birla-reportedly have D-cinema equipment installed at their Mumbai residences.

UFO India has more than 1,250 theatres across India that beam E-cinema and it has its backers. Rajesh Mishra of UFO says, "Premium Hindi and regional movies have their first-day, first-show releases on UFO and the cream of Bollywood continues to pledge support to this format."

But Mumbai theatre owners say India is the only country where E-cinema actually exists. It made its presence felt earlier than D-cinema did. And it is also a comparatively cost-effective medium. Scrabble Entertainment CEO Ranjit Thakur, says, "DCI mostly pays attention to security and quality of content. 2K to cinema is like high-definition to television. The security on D-cinema is more than an ATM banking transaction. That's because half the password is embedded in the server itself; so a content meant for a particular screen will not work on any other screen even if the pirate gets hold of the password and the hard drive together. This is why no Hollywood studio will ever offer its content to be played back on a non-DCI platform."

High-end multiplexes have opted for D-cinema because 3-D movies will dominate the future. PVR Cinema CEO Amitabh Vardhan said digital was a "natural step" for the firm as it wanted to give its patrons the best movie-going experience. "We now have 26 digital screens in India and will soon roll out our next digital phase, adding 30 more screens on an almost immediate basis. Digital technology is here to stay. Do any of you ever use film any more for your cameras?"

Reliance name to replace Adlabs

One of the most famous names in Indian cinema, Adlabs Films is to disappear when the company is rebranded Reliance Mediaworks.

The move reflects the company's takeover by Reliance ADA Group in 2005 as well as the expansion of its range of activities.

From being the largest film processing company in India, it has expanded into film exhibition in India and abroad, digital post-production, digital cinema mastering, studios/shooting facilities, equipment rentals, visual effects and image enhancement and film restoration. It is outright owner of L,A.-based Lowry Digital.

"The name Reliance MediaWorks Limited more accurately reflects our identity as a diversified film and media services company with a global presence," said Anil Arjun, CEO in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange, where the company is the only listed unit of the Reliance Entertainment group.

Parts of Adlabs' operations have already been rebranded including the TV business Big Synergy and the multiplexes which are known as Big Cinemas.

Separately, celebrated ad executive and scriptwriter Prasoon Joshi has been appointed director of the company, replacing Pradeep Shah. Joshi has been an advisor to the company for over a year

GDC Forges Partnership with RealD to Deliver Leading-edge 3D Digital Cinema Experience

GDC is pleased to announce a partnership with RealD, the global leader in 3D cinema technology. Under the partnership, GDC’s best-selling digital cinema server - SA-2100 - will be offered as part of RealD’s premier 3D platform for future 3D rollout.

GDC is the market leader in Asia with two-thirds of the market share and has the second largest deployment of digital cinema servers worldwide. RealD is the global leader in 3D, having captured 90% of the worldwide digital 3D market. The partnership will propel GDC servers into the fast expanding 3D market, estimated to reach between 4000 and 5000 screens by 2009. Early success of the partnership includes 20 installations at Lotte Cinema, South Korea.

GDC’s SA-2100 digital cinema server has been vigorously tested by RealD and awarded the “RealD Ready” status, which is an assurance of full “out-of-the-box” compatibility with the RealD system.

“GDC’s LINUX-based servers are one of the most robust and reliable servers on the market,” stated Joe Peixoto, President, Worldwide Cinema, RealD 3D. “We are encouraged by the initial success in Korea and expect to see additional 3D deployment throughout the rest of world with GDC servers in the near future.”

“3D digital is a rapidly growing force in digital cinema. We recognized this from the beginning and made sure that our SA-2100 digital cinema server can play both 2D and 3D movie files,” said Dr Man-Nang CHONG, founder and CEO of GDC Technology. “We are honored to be a partner with RealD and excited by the prospect of growing our server business together with RealD’s rapid expansion in the 3D digital rollout.”

Real Image promotes Arvind Ranganathan as CEO

Real Image Media Technologies has promoted the company's head of strategy and business implementation Arvind Ranganathan as the new CEO with immediate effect.

With a focus on the expanding operations and the potential transition to a public company, Ranganathan has been chosen to spearhead this phase of growth and to carry the company, through organic and inorganic growth.

After introducing Avid, DTS and Qube Digital Cinema in the Indian market, Real Image has now also taken its Qube technology to international markets. With over 1,600 operational digital cinema installation across six continents and about 1,000 installations in India alone, the company has charted an aggressive expansion plan to take this number close to 4,000 screens over the next three years.

"When you work at Real Image, nobody wonders whether it can be done! It's always by when! With such resources to back me, I feel extremely confident of the future of this company," said Ranganathan.

"Arvind not only has deep experience in the cinema industry but also the rare capacity to think strategically and innovate under pressure, the experience to know when to fight a battle and the ability to work across a broad spectrum of clients. His many skills, the fit with the culture of the company and his knowledge of the capital markets, apart from his familiarity with Real Image’s diverse businesses, give Jayendra and me the confidence to place our future in his capable hands," added Real Image co-founder Senthil Kumar.

Intel Capital and Nomura have invested in Real Image. Nomura head Asia merchant banking Yoshiki Hashimoto said, "Given its unique strengths in the media space and strong technology capabilities, Real Image is well poised to benefit from the growth of the cinema industry, both in India and internationally. We are confident that under Arvind's dynamic leadership, the company shall reach new heights."

Real Image sole distributor for Houdini in India

Real Image Media Technologies has announced it is the official distributor in India for Side Effect Software’s Houdini, a family of animation software which offers digital artists power, flexibility and control based on award-winning procedural technology.
Real Image is the only distributer in the country for the whole family of Houdini products including Houdini Master for VFX, Houdini Escape for animation, the Mantra - renderer, as well as the command-line Houdini Batch. The company will also be distributing educational versions of Houdini to institutions that want to introduce a procedural workflow into their curriculum.
The Houdini software's comprehensive feature set includes modeling, rigging, animation, particle effects, dynamics, compositing, integrated rendering, and more. It is available for the Mac OS X, Linux and Windows operating systems.
Kim Davidson, President and CEO, Side Effects Software shared, "Real Image Media Technologies has a wonderful heritage and has played a key role in enabling the transition to digital technologies for the entertainment and media sector in India. Their keen sense for leading technologies, domain expertise, and devotion to their customers' success make them ideal representatives of Houdini."
“Real Image is the exclusive partner in India for several top global technology players, and specializes in delivering unique solutions to enhance creative media workflow. We found with Side Effects, the same passion for media and excellence that we have always stood for,” says KL Naveen, General Manager, Real Image Media Technologies. “Their innovative solutions have been used in several feature films and been recognized multiple times by the Academy of Motion Pictures. We are proud to be associated with Side Effects and look forward to empowering artists in India with the superior power of the Houdini 3D suite.”
“Real Image also has a strong Channel Partner network spread across the country, who are committed partners for the products represented by Real Image and are equipped to extend the highest level of support to our customers. For Houdini, we have dedicated Product Managers and Domain Experts who will help our Sales teams and the Channel Partners to help customers deliver outstanding results using the Houdini Tools,” adds Naveen.
Houdini has been used to create stunning digital animation and effects for blockbuster films such as Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Watchmen, Bolt, The Tale of Despereaux, Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Speed Racer, Transformers, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Superman Returns, The Wild and more.

KADHAL MUDICHU - Prithivraj & Priyamani

As the film "Ninalthale Inikum" is running successfully, another movie for Prithivraj & Priyamani is getting ready for release.

The successful movie in Malayalam "Thirakatha" is dubbed in tamil and going to hit the screens on October first week. This is done by Trade channel and released by FUN Media.
This movie was Directed by Renjith, the movie is a satirical story about film making. Prithviraj played the role of an aspiring director while Priyamani donned the greasepaint as a popular actress. Music composer Sarath made a comeback after a gap of six years by composing music for the film.
In tamil the lyrics was done by "Tamilamudhan" dialogue by "Daasarathi" & Sashikumar

China’s largest commercial D-Cinema deployment

Time Antaeus Media Group, a Chinese digital cinema industry leader, has selected Christie as its partner for digital cinema deployment in China. This marks the country’s most extensive commercial effort to date, in which 800 Christie CP2000 series DLP Cinema® projectors will be installed into select cinemas by the end of 2010. These projectors will be installed together with 800 Time Antaeus’ Montage CDCS2000 D-Cinema Servers.

After conducting a series of extensive evaluations on the various solutions available, Time Antaeus opted for Christie’s CP2000 DLP Cinema projectors based on their image quality and reliability. With their excellent brightness, contrast, true colour reproduction and product integrity, the Christie CP2000 series projectors are widely popular among theatre operators and have won numerous positive reviews from the industry.

The collaboration between Christie and Time Antaeus began at the 2008 Beijing Summer Games’ ceremonies with the purchase of 120 Christie CP2000-ZX models. The CP2000-ZX digital cinema projectors delivered spectacular visuals throughout the event, demonstrating their full flexibility in a non-cinema environment. As part of the tailored digital cinema solution installed by CFG-Antaeus, the Montage CDCS2000 D-cinema server provided is a joint development between Time Antaeus and Doremi Cinema.
The pilot test of the 120 units of Christie CP2000 series digital cinema projectors and Time Antaeus’ Montage CDCS2000 D-cinema servers installed in the theatres across China proved to be a tremendous success. Since operation, they have experienced “zero” failure rates, offering users a high level of stability.

Christie® and Time Antaeus Launch China’s Largest Commercial D-Cinema Deployment

800 Christie DLP Cinema® projectors and Montage CDCS2000 D-Cinema Servers to be fully installed by 2010

Christie®, the global leader in visual solutions for entertainment, business and industry, is pleased to announce that Time Antaeus (Time Antaeus) Media Group, a Chinese digital cinema industry leader, has selected Christie as its very important partner for its digital cinema deployment in China. This marks the country’s most extensive commercial effort to install 800 Christie CP2000 series DLP Cinema® projectors in select cinemas by the end of 2010. These projectors will be installed together with 800 Time Antaeus Montage CDCS2000 D-Cinema Servers.

After conducting a series of extensive evaluations on the various solutions available, Time Antaeus opted for Christie’s acclaimed CP2000 DLP Cinema projectors based on their superior image quality and reliability. With their excellent brightness, contrast, true color reproduction and product integrity, the Christie CP2000 series projectors are widely popular among theater operators and have won numerous positive reviews from the industry. In addition, Christie’s proven leadership, with a commanding 70% worldwide market share that includes more than 7,500 systems worldwide – as well as an extensive understanding of the cinema industry – also motivated Time Antaeus to select Christie as a partner.

The collaboration between Christie and Time Antaeus began at the 2008 Beijing Summer Games’ ceremonies with the purchase of 120 Christie CP2000-ZX models. The CP2000-ZX digital cinema projectors delivered spectacular visuals throughout the event, demonstrating their full flexibility in a non-cinema environment. After the ceremonies, these projectors and Time Antaeus’ Montage CDCS2000 D-cinema servers were installed by CFG-Antaeus (CFG-Antaeus) Digital Cinema Investment Co. Ltd., a joint venture of China Film Group and Antaeus Group, in theaters across China. This marked part of the company’s digital cinema pilot. In August 2008, Christie and Time Antaeus were selected by CFG-Antaeus to provide another additional 400 units of digital cinema projectors and servers.

As part of the tailored digital cinema solution installed by CFG-Antaeus, the Montage CDCS2000 D-cinema server provided is a joint development between Time Antaeus and Doremi Cinema. It conforms to the DCI (Digital Cinema Initiatives) specifications for digital cinema servers. Capable of playing JPEG2000 digital movies with an excellent 2K resolution playback of up to 250Mbits/sec, the server promises an enhanced movie-going experience. Using AES128 encryption for keys, CDCS2000 supports watermarking through Thomas and NextGuard technologies. This FIPS140-2 Level 3-certified server is a milestone in China’s digital cinema industry, as it meets global standards and is making its mark on the global cinema scene.

The pilot test of the 120 units of Christie CP2000 series digital cinema projectors and Time Antaeus’ Montage CDCS2000 D-cinema servers installed in the theaters across China proved to be a tremendous success. Since starting operation, they have experienced “zero” failure rates, offering users a high level of stability. This tailored digital cinema solution also supports devices such as JNior, eCNA as well as 3D Technologies such as Dolby 3D, MasterImage, RealD and XpanD. It also includes a Theatre Management System (TMS) to allow remote content programming and management. In addition, the server can be remotely monitored by a network operations centre.

BLU-RAY BY SONY HOME CINEMA MADE SIMPLE

Sony is launching its most comprehensive range of Blu-ray home cinema systems, with a range of seven new models designed to suit the needs of everyone from the consumer wanting a fuss-free, compact set-up to those seeking the best possible performance in a package as simple to set-up as it is to use.

Three all-in-one systems headline the new range with features such as Full 1080p HD video, 1080p DVD upscaling, Virtual 7.1-channel -- filling the room with sound, not speakers -- and wireless rear speaker capability. Meanwhile four more packages combine Sony's superb BDP-S360 Blu-ray Disc(TM) player with surround sound systems combining style, simplicity and scintillating performance.

BDV-E300 and BDV-E800W: 1000W power and the latest Blu-ray Disc features

The BDV-E300 and BDV-E800W both offer 1000W of Sony's S-Master digital amplifier power. They also have the latest Blu-ray Disc features such as BD-Live for added content and features, 24p with x.v.Colour to let you see movies as the director intended, and Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA with Sony's Digital Cinema Sound for the most immersive movie experience.

The systems will also upscale your existing DVDs to near FullHD resolution, and have Sony's Virtual 7.1-channel sound for a complete wraparound audio experience without filling the room with speakers. Moreover, a real 7.1 set-up is also possible with the wireless upgrade kit WAHT-SBP1 which comes with an amplifier and two additional speakers.

The BDV-E300 from Sony uses five compact satellite speakers for the main channels and a powerful subwoofer, and offers wireless operation of the rear speakers with the addition of the WAHT-SA1 optional amplifier.

The BDV-E800W steps up with four floorstanding main speakers for front and rear left and right channels, the same high-power subwoofer, and wireless rear speakers as standard.*

And the systems are as simple to use as they are breathtaking in performance: Sony's BRAVIA Sync gives seamless operation of a complete Sony system with one remote handset, Digital Cinema Auto Calibration means the systems set themselves up to suit your room and even your listening position, and Sony's Digital Media Port allows the connection of iPod, Walkman® players, mobile phones and Bluetooth stereo devices allowing portable music and video to be streamed through the system to a TV.

BDV-Z7: surround made simple with just 2.1 speakers

The BDV-Z7 offers most of the facilities of the two surround sound systems above, but in a stylish and compact, 2.1-channel format creating great surround sound using Sony's S-Force Front Surround technology. This gives a virtual 5.1 surround sound experience without the need for rear speakers, and is perfect for smaller rooms where you want to keep the speaker-count to an absolute minimum.

With a 350W power output, BD-Live, 24p and x.v.Colour, Full HD video with the latest HD audio codecs, 1080p upscaling for DVDs, BRAVIA Sync and a Digital Media Port, this is a full-performance system in an ultra-compact form.

Four more systems based around the BDP-S360 Blu-ray Disc player

Sony's BDP-S360 Blu-ray Disc player is already attracting enthusiastic plaudits, and now there are four systems combining it with sleek amplification and speaker packages, for high-quality home cinema in a box. All offer the full range of features found in the 'all-in-one' systems above, but with even more flexibility, thanks to three HDMI inputs for extra AV sources and a wider choice of speaker systems.

The BDV-360FS is a 400W 2.1-channel system with S-Force Front Surround technology, while the BDV-360IS uses five of Sony's amazingly tiny 'golfball-sized' speakers to create a truly immersive surround sound experience.

The HTP-BD36SS is a 1000W, system using compact satellite speakers, and is wireless-ready, allowing cable-free operation of the rear speakers with an optional amplifier model, while the HTP-BD36SF takes the same concept and partners it with four floorstanding speakers for the front and rear left and right channels.

Environmental Info

Sony is engaged in a constant review of its manufacturing, operational and business practices to ensure that its products are developed in an environmentally responsible way. This approach can broadly be divided into three areas:

Product

-- All seven models consume only 0.3W in Standby mode.

-- Over 85% power efficiency of amplifier block is achieved with the full digital amplifier, S-Master.

Process

-- Halogenated materials can pose a risk to the environment if disposed of improperly. To minimize this risk, halogen-free flame retardants are used in certain printed wiring boards.

-- Corrugated cardboard is not used for the packaging cushions. Packaging cushions are made from paper.

Planet

Sony is determined to lead the way as a responsible manufacturer, and as a result we are focussing on three key areas of investment:

-- Reducing CO2 gas emissions

-- Increasing the percentage of renewable energy used in manufacturing facilities

-- Minimising the resources used by our factories in manufacturing

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Emagine Enhances New Multiplex in Michigan with Christie Digital Cinema Projectors

Christie, a global leader in visual solutions for entertainment, business and industry, announced that cinema chain Emagine Entertainment Inc. selected Christie CP2000-ZX digital cinema projectors to equip the chain’s new 10-screen theater in Woodhaven, Michigan. Voted the “Best in Michigan” by local cinema outlets, Emagine Theatres serve over two million moviegoers annually and are widely regarded as being at the forefront of technology, as well as among the finest in the markets they serve. Emagine Theatres was the first theater circuit in the country to convert all of its screens to digital projection, installing Christie DLP Cinema projectors exclusively.

“Among the prime reasons we selected Christie digital cinema projectors were that they deliver the best light output and have the best lamp efficiency

The new Emagine Woodhaven, with seating for 1,600, installed ten Christie CP2000-ZX digital cinema projectors with Christie Brilliant3D triple-flash technology. Christie Brilliant3D significantly increases image brightness and delivers a picture-perfect experience. Along with wall-to-wall screens, digital sound, high-backed rocking seats and 46-inch rows in all of its auditoriums, Emagine’s three 3D screens use RealD 3D technology

Barco Completes First Major Cinedigm Phase 2 Deployment with Premiere Cinemas

Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, has just completed the first major rollout in Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp.'s Phase 2 with Texas-based Premiere Cinema Corp.

Since 2007, Premiere has been working exclusively with Barco to provide digital cinema to their theatres, with 138 screens deployed to date. "The successful completion of Cinedigm's first large-scale Phase 2 deployment is another milestone for Barco and the digital cinema industry

Premiere operates theatres in Texas, Florida and Alabama, and plans to complete the digitization of their remaining complexes by year's end — bringing the company's total number of Barco installations to 180. Premiere also has several new state-of-the-art digital cinema theatres under construction, which are set to open in 2010. “Premiere is pleased to announce the completion of our first 138 digital systems under our deployment agreement with Cinedigm's Phase 2 initiative

GDC Technology’s SA-2100 Digital Cinema Servers Are 4K Ready

GDC Technology (“GDC”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, is pleased to announce that it is developing a 4K Media Block which will be compatible with the new generation of 4K chip being developed by Texas Instruments. The new product will extend the capabilities of GDC’s SA-2100 line of digital cinema servers and is timed to be ready when 4K capable DLP Cinema® projectors become available.

GDC was the first digital cinema server manufacturer to show 4K capability as early as in 2004. This early version of GDC’s 4K servers was used in demonstrations with Sony 4K digital cinema projectors using SXRD™ technology in China, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea and Hong Kong from 2004 to 2005. These early 4K demonstrations with Sony clearly showed that GDC’s state-of-the-art SA-2100 servers were already architected to support full 4K content and bandwidth requirements at that time. The scalable architecture in GDC’s SA-2100 servers allows GDC to offer a seamless transition to 4K without any changes in the screen and theatre management infrastructure. More importantly, GDC’s 4K capable digital cinema technology will retain all its existing advanced features such as:
•Instant import of data drives – allows instant transfer of data drives (i.e. HDD) from one SA-2100 to another, making it possible to move a movie quickly from one screen to another. The entire movie (data) transfer process can be completed within a few minutes.
•Instant playback from any CRU drive on the SA-2100A for emergency – allows content received on a CRU Dataport drive to play back directly from the drive without ingesting. This is useful in emergency situations where the theatre receives content at the last minute.
•Instant playback of content held on the GDC TMS (Theatre Management System) for emergency – allows content residing on the TMS to play back directly through streaming from the TMS without ingesting at the screen server.
•Built-in RealD’s 3D EQ (aka ‘ghostbuster’) technology – RealD’s 3D EQ technology augments the separation of the left and right eye images, providing the best 3D visual experience.
•Closed Captioning capability – facilitates greater access to motion pictures by displaying closed captions from DCPs on WGBH’s Rear Window Captioning devices.
Having such an extensible 4k architecture allows GDC customers to be confident that they have a future-proof product. Customers will also have peace of mind to know that GDC’s existing range of servers will continue to work in full compatibility with 4K DLP Cinema® projectors when they become available.

UFO Moviez And SDS - Southern digital Screenz to digitalize 100 Cinemas in AP

UFO Moviez, world's largest satellite based digital cinema network, has taken Andhra Pradesh by storm by setting up a record 55 screens in just ten days with the help of its franchisee Southern Digital Screenz India Private Limited (SDS). This was a part of UFO's strategy to aggressively release of the biggest blockbuster Telugu film of the decade MAGADHEERA, starring Ram Charan Tehja son of Chiranjeevi, produced by Mr. Allu Arvind who also produced GHAJINI and Directed by SS Raja Mouli the ace director from AP. According to experts, this development is set to change the box office collection scenario in AP and will have far reaching impact on the already buoyant film industry in south India.

UFO Moviez, marketed extensively by Southern Digital Screenz India Private Limited (SDS) in Andhra, has already converted more than 200 cinemas in less than 50 days in southern India. Infact, SDS has installed UFO equipment digitizing 750 theatres in last 6 months. SDS has made representations on behalf of UFO Moviez to various motion picture industry bodies, viz., Chamber of Commerce, The Film Nagar Club, Several Production and Distribution Houses, Telugu Producer's Council, etc. and this is perceived as a giant effort, first of its kind in film industry, ahead of some major releases. Some of the premier forthcoming films on the digital cinema platform of UFO SDS are expected to be Junior NTR film ADHURS, Nagarjuna's son starrer Chaitanya movie titled JOSH, Ravi Teja's ANJANEYALU, Vikram's MALLANNA in the near future.

Digital cinema - The ticket to low cost, high quality and thwarted pirates (CHINA)

GOING to the movies costs a lot in China because there are so few screens - just around 4,000. But expanding cheap digital cinema will bring down prices. Xu Wei buys a ticket. Over the past four years, the sale of half-price tickets on Tuesdays by all city cinemas has delighted moviegoers.

Tuesday screenings, of course, are packed for blockbusters like "Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen" and "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

Last Tuesday when Kevin Yang, an IT supervisor, and his girlfriend rushed to a downtown cinema at 6pm to see "Transformers 2," they were out of luck. The next available screening was after 10pm.

They gave it a pass since they needed to get up early for work the next morning.

"We postponed it until an early weekend morning when tickets are half price," he says. Before noon many cinemas also sell reduced-price tickets.

Tickets for big films like "Transformers 2" costs 100 yuan (US$14.7) at most cinemas, a lot for many moderate-income people like Yang. That means the cost of a date is more than 300 yuan, including eating out and transport.

In the United States last year, the average movie ticket cost US$7.18.

A recent survey by the Chinese film industry shows that spending on movies represents 5 percent of a person's monthly salary. That's higher than in the US and South Korea.

The high cost of tickets in China is determined by the market.

Compared with the 40,000 or so screens in the States, China has only about 4,000, according to Lin.

"The small number of screens can't satisfy the demands of a large population," he says. Just as cell phone and computer prices fell when output increased, ticket prices will fall when there are more theaters and economies of scale, he observers.

The price is lower both because the theater is more distant and the digital technology is cheaper.

Though many Chinese moviegoers have little idea about digital cinema and can hardly tell it from standard one, developing digital cinema is a big trend worldwide.

In 2008 there were 8,614 digital screens worldwide, 33 percent more than in 2007, according to entgroup.cn.

China has around 800 digital cinemas, ranking second after the US that has 5,474.

The Chinese government is encouraging domestic cinema chains to adopt digital cinema.

The National Film Supervisory Bureau under the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) gives financial support to new digital cinemas. The plan is to expand it to small and medium-sized cities as well as major urban centers.

The state-owned Shanghai United Cinema Lines, the city's largest chain, is rapidly developing digital capacity. By the end of this year it plans to have 160-190 screens.

Digital cinemas are also good news for young film makers.

Lin, from Dadi Digital Cinemas, says that distributors for low-budget films usually can't afford to develop several hundred traditional Data-Transmission System (DTS) film copies around the country.

"But with the increasing number of digital screens, their dream to promote films at major theaters will come true," he says. "Going digital can also drive diversity in Chinese cinemas."

According to film professor Gu Xiaoming from Fudan University, the rapid development of digital cinemas will give movie theaters new functions.

"Besides movie screenings, cinemas can also provide digital projection of a live broadcast of a performance, a game or other events," Professor Gu says. "Many Western theaters can also reap big profits from acting as a meeting room or a 3G product demonstration center."

Experts suggest that theaters offer lower ticket prices for second runs of popular films and for less-desirable seats closer to the screen.

Zon Lusomundo Selects Barco’s Digital Cinema Projectors for XDC’s Deployment of 213 Screens in Portugal

Barco, a global leader in digital cinema projectors, is proud to announce that it has been chosen by ZON Lusomundo, the largest cinema chain in Portugal, for the deployment of 213 digital cinema systems. By the end of 2010, 28 of ZON Lusomundo's cinema complexes will be equipped with Barco digital cinema projectors.

XDC, a leading digital cinema service company in Europe, and ZON Lusomundo have signed an exclusive agreement for the deployment of 213 full digital cinema systems in ZON Lusomundo's theatres in Portugal. Under the terms of the agreement, XDC will exclusively install Barco's DCI-compliant 2K digital projectors in combination with their CineStore® Solo G3 D-Cinema server and a fully integrated and networked solution in each complex.

With the DP series, Barco has developed a modular digital cinema projector platform offering a cost effective solution at everyone's desire and for every screen size. To support its rapidly growing digital cinema installed base, Barco has launched a Certified Service Partner program to establish a worldwide support network with the highest quality local service and support.

All of Barco's digital cinema projectors are based on the pioneering DLP Cinema® technology from Texas Instruments, guaranteeing perfect re-production of film, time and time again, and ensure movie goers enjoy the highest quality film experience with consistent picture brightness, contrast and vibrant colors.

BARCO Digital Cinema Installation mark's Top Chinese Position also in Asia Pacific

A global leader in digital cinema technology, Barco, has announced that it has completed its 1,000th digital cinema projector installation in China.

This again confirms Barco's solid position in the Asian Pacific digital cinema market in general and China in particular, where the company has a market share of more than 80%.

Ever since the beginning of digital cinema in China, Barco has been working closely together with GDC Technology to provide one-stop digital cinema solutions to exhibitors. Since the announcement of the partnership in March 2007, both companies have worked on a number of successful deals and will continue to do so in the future. Only recently, major deals with prime exhibitors like Jinyi, Hengdian and the China Film Group were announced for a total of more than 200 digital cinema projectors.

Frank Christiaens, Barco's President Greater China, commented: "China is one of the fastest growing cinema markets in the world and Barco is proud to be part of its transition to digital. Barco has a long term commitment towards the digital cinema market and has made severe efforts towards the China market. We very much value our existing partnerships and our customers' confidence in Barco digital cinema projectors."

Alain Solomon, VP of Barco's Digital Cinema business, said: "China has always been at the forefront in digital innovation. Already in 2006, Barco signed a historic deal with Dadi Digital Cinemas and we have a market share of more than 80% in China.

"Our Chinese customers especially value our reliability and low total cost of ownership, resulting from the modular design and use of standard lamps in our projector design."

Barco's digital cinema projectors are based on the pioneering DLP Cinema technology from Texas Instruments, guaranteeing perfect reproduction of cinema content time and time again, ensuring moviegoers enjoy the highest quality experience with consistent picture brightness, contrast and vibrant colours.

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P&M Group gears to launch news channel in 2 months Digital Cinema Multiplex chain; ropes in Rajiv Mishra as CEO

P&M Group, promoted by filmmaker Prakash Jha and Adlabs’ Manmohan Shetty, is all set to launch Maurya TV in Orissa, Jharkhand and Bihar in the next two months. P&M will also launch Digital Cinema Multiplex chain, malls and family entertainment centres. The Group has appointed Rajiv Mishra as CEO. Mishra moves from CineMaya Media Group Inc, where he has been Senior VP. Monday will be his last day with the CineMaya Group.

Maurya TV has been planned as a news and current affairs channel with stress on infotainment. The Group has got the infrastructure in place for the launch of the channel and has also received Government permission for the same. The Group plans to have a 360 degree campaign to support the launch of Maurya TV.

Confirming the development, Mishra said, “The promoters of P&M (Prakash Jha and Manmohan Shetty) are themselves well-known brands, and I see a good future at P&M Group. With the launch of Maurya TV, Digital Cinema Multiplex Chain, Malls and Family Entertainment Centres in Orissa, Jharkhand and Bihar, we do have the first mover’s advantage, nevertheless my job will certainly be a challenging one and I am looking forward to it.”

At CineMaya, Mishra is said to have been instrumental in launching Times Now, the news channel of The Times of India as ‘India Now’ in the US. He had earlier worked with Hindustan Times as a sub editor, Star TV as a Manager, Reliance Infocomm as General Manager, and BAG Films as COO. He was the Founder President of Association of Radio Operators for India (AROI).

Mishra had done his Masters in Broadcasting from the International Academy of Broadcasting (IAB), Montreux, Switzerland, an MBA in Media Management from Metropolitan College of New York, and Graduate Certificate Course in Multi Media from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

GDC Technology first to complete integration of RealD’s 3D EQ

GDC Technology (GDC), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, and RealD, the global leader in 3D cinema technology, are pleased to announce the completion of integration of RealD’s 3D EQ (aka ‘ghostbuster’) technology in GDC’s line of SA-2100 digital cinema servers.

RealD’s 3D EQ technology augments the separation of the left and right eye images, providing the best 3D visual experience. In the past, this unique process was incorporated into the master print by the studios; GDC’s new server incorporates 3D EQ technology into the digital cinema server and therefore abridges the distribution process without sacrificing the optimal 3D visual experience.

GDC licensed RealD’s 3D EQ in January 2009 and completed the integration of RealD’s proprietary 3D EQ technology into GDC’s SA-2100 digital cinema server in less than 3 months. GDC’s servers were also validated by RealD’s laboratory ensuring a single 3D DCP format can be used without making a different DCP for RealD’s 3D equipped cinemas for optimal 3D visual experience.

GDC has decided that all existing GDC SA-2100 line of servers will get RealD’s 3D EQ feature in the next software upgrade, and servers shipped from May 1st 2009 will have this feature built-in. It is expected that GDC’s server with 3D EQ will significantly save the movie distributors millions of dollars by adopting DCI requirement of a single 3D DCP format for digital cinema distribution.

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Closed Captioning Capabilities added to GDC-SA-2100 Digital Cinema Server

As part of its on-going product improvement effort, GDC Technology (“GDC”) is pleased to announce that it has added Closed Captioning capabilities to its SA-2100 family of digital cinema servers. This will benefit cinema patrons who are hearing impaired as they can now read the captions individually (using specially designed equipment available on individual seats) while watching the movie at the same time.

Unlike open captioning where text is permanently visible which can be intrusive to the viewing audience, closed captioning allows individual caption-reading. This means others seated alongside do not watch, or even see, the captions. GDC has adopted the WGBH Rear Window Captioning System to display the caption. The adopted system is in full compliance of SMPTE 428-10 and SMPTE 429-12 standards. All GDC SA-2100 servers now accept digital content in the form of Digital Cinema Packages which include closed captions.

In addition, NATO is working towards a standard interface for the digital cinema player so that 3rd party closed caption system can simply plug in without modification. The goal is to incorporate these new standards in digital cinema systems by early 2009, along with the DCI-mandated improvements currently scheduled.”

Barco to further strengthen technology leadership in digital cinema

Barco is pleased to announce a new range of DLP Cinema® based digital cinema projectors. From next year onwards the company will market a full range of 2K and 4K-ready projectors, meeting the needs of small and large screen theater owners at the lowest cost of ownership. Last week Cinemark Holdings, Inc. and Barco already announced an exclusive partnership, closing the first deal ever for enhanced DLP Cinema® 4K digital projectors, reconfirming Barco's pioneering position in the digital cinema market.

Barco introduced its first DLP Cinema® projector more than 10 years ago and has been the industry's technology pioneer since then.

From next year onwards, Barco's family of digital projectors will be complemented with 4K-ready projection. Barco will continue to invest in 2K projection and will at the same time also develop 4K solutions. Based upon the DLP® technology, these 2K and 4K projectors will feature typical Barco differentiators like modular design for ease of maintenance, high brightness for perfect 3D image quality and the lowest total cost of ownership.

Palace Cinemas and XDC Agree to Deploy 170 Digital Screens in Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary

Palace Cinemas, the leading exhibitor in the Czech Republic

Palace Cinemas, the leading exhibitor in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary, and XDC, the leading Pan-European digital cinema service company, have agreed on the deployment of digital cinema systems in 170 of Palace Cinemas' screens in Central Europe.

Cinema Expo 2009 -- The agreement between Palace Cinemas and XDC includes the roll out of DCI-compliant projection systems co-financed by the Virtual Print Fee (VPF) model. Rollout is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2009.

Under the terms of the agreement, XDC will exclusively install DCI-compliant digital projection systems and XDC's CineStore(R) Solo G3 D-Cinema servers. XDC will also implement a fully integrated and networked solution in each of the 20 complexes.

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GDC Technology’s SA-2100 Digital Cinema Servers Are 4K Ready

GDC Technology (“GDC”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, is pleased to announce that it is developing a 4K Media Block which will be compatible with the new generation of 4K chip being developed by Texas Instruments. The new product will extend the capabilities of GDC’s SA-2100 line of digital cinema servers and is timed to be ready when 4K capable DLP Cinema® projectors become available.

GDC was the first digital cinema server manufacturer to show 4K capability as early as in 2004. This early version of GDC’s 4K servers was used in demonstrations with Sony 4K digital cinema projectors using SXRD™ technology in China, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea and Hong Kong from 2004 to 2005. These early 4K demonstrations with Sony clearly showed that GDC’s state-of-the-art SA-2100 servers were already architected to support full 4K content and bandwidth requirements at that time. The scalable architecture in GDC’s SA-2100 servers allows GDC to offer a seamless transition to 4K without any changes in the screen and theatre management infrastructure. More importantly, GDC’s 4K capable digital cinema technology will retain all its existing advanced features such as:
•Instant import of data drives – allows instant transfer of data drives (i.e. HDD) from one SA-2100 to another, making it possible to move a movie quickly from one screen to another. The entire movie (data) transfer process can be completed within a few minutes.
•Instant playback from any CRU drive on the SA-2100A for emergency – allows content received on a CRU Dataport drive to play back directly from the drive without ingesting. This is useful in emergency situations where the theatre receives content at the last minute.
•Instant playback of content held on the GDC TMS (Theatre Management System) for emergency – allows content residing on the TMS to play back directly through streaming from the TMS without ingesting at the screen server.
•Built-in RealD’s 3D EQ (aka ‘ghostbuster’) technology – RealD’s 3D EQ technology augments the separation of the left and right eye images, providing the best 3D visual experience.
•Closed Captioning capability – facilitates greater access to motion pictures by displaying closed captions from DCPs on WGBH’s Rear Window Captioning devices.
Having such an extensible 4k architecture allows GDC customers to be confident that they have a future-proof product. Customers will also have peace of mind to know that GDC’s existing range of servers will continue to work in full compatibility with 4K DLP Cinema® projectors when they become available.

Ballantyne Expands Digital Cinema Product Line to Include GDC Technology Servers for North and South America

Ballantyne of Omaha, Inc. BTN, a provider of cinema equipment and services, and GDC Technology (USA) LLC today announced that Ballantyne has been granted rights to distribute GDC’s digital cinema server line in North and South America. The initial term of the agreement is three years and is automatically renewable for subsequent three-year periods based on the satisfaction of various conditions by both parties. In addition to serving as a reseller, Ballantyne will also provide integration services for GDC server products in the same territories. GDC Technology is a leading digital cinema server provider with the world’s second largest installed base of servers.

The agreement builds upon a partnership between GDC and Ballantyne’s Strong Technical Services (STS) subsidiary initiated in October 2008. Pursuant to the STS-GDC agreement, GDC expanded its service network in the U.S. by utilizing STS to provide installation, maintenance and service support for GDC digital cinema servers and related products. The STS technical staff has undergone extensive training by GDC on the GDC digital cinema server product line.

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Real Image, Sathyam join hands for film production

Chennai-based multiplex operator, Sathyam Cinemas, and technology provider for films, audio and video, Real Image Technologies, have joined hands for film production. The two companies aim to break new ground in Tamil cinema by identifying young and fresh talent and backing them with digital format technology.

Their first production, Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru, also happens to be the first Tamil film to have an all-digital release in India and abroad. While the movie, to be shot in Red One camera, will be post produced in 4K resolution, the digital colour grading will be executed on Digital Vision’s Film Master, thereby making it the first Indian film to be finished on this system.

Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru, directed by debutant Nandhini JS, will also be released in Telugu. While the movie features Ajmal and newcomer Rupa in the lead, the shooting part has been completed and the post-production work will start soon.

DTS Digital Cinema and Qube Cinema Form Strategic Sales and Marketing Alliance

Digital Cinema Servers and Theatre Management Systems to be part of co-branded technology offerings

DTS Digital Cinema and Qube Cinema have announced a co-branding strategic alliance to develop and market numerous digital cinema products including a digital cinema server, a theatre management system, an enhanced digital cinema mastering solution and other allied products. The alliance will bring together the best of both companies’ strengths to form a strong commercial and technology presence in the digital cinema marketplace.

Qube will bring to the relationship, their experience of having developed cutting edge digital cinema products such as the Qube XP-D digital cinema server, QubeMaster Pro encoding suite and the QubeCast media delivery system. Besides providing sales and marketing presence and expertise in many regions around the world, DTS Digital Cinema will lend the partnership experience in developing motion picture technology, such as 5.1 digital surround sound, as well as the content management software knowledge that helped develop their Theatre Management System, Satellite Delivery System and Digital Booking System. Together the two companies will develop numerous digital cinema products, starting with the DTS Digital Cinema DC-20 powered by Qube, a digital cinema server that meets DCI specifications and will be on display at ShoWest 2009.

The digitization plan of ODEON and UCI Cinemas is in response to the significant number of digital 3D productions scheduled for release from 2009, ensuring that the audiences across Europe can enjoy the latest films in state-of-the-art cinema technology. The Qube XP-D digital cinema servers are designed to be DCI compliant and equipped to work with all 3D technologies available today, making them an ideal choice for any digitization plans across the globe.

“The strategic alliance between Qube and DTS Digital Cinema will enable us to bring innovative digital cinema products to market much faster,” said Chris Thomas, CEO and President of DTS Digital Cinema, acquired from DTS Inc. in May 2008. “I can think of no better company to be forming a relationship with than Qube, which has continuously excelled at developing some of the most technologically advanced products in our market at incredibly attractive price points.”

The standards compliant DTS DC-20 digital cinema server, powered by Qube, is multi-format and supports JPEG2000, MPEG-2, Windows Media 9, optionally H.264 and other picture formats, all seamlessly within the same Show, thus making it the ideal choice for integrated feature and pre-show playback. It features a Remote Panel with familiar transport and menu controls for projectionist control and a powerful web-based interface for more advanced functionality over any IP network. An integrated CRU DataPort™ receiver makes ingest of content fast and easy while front-panel e-SATA and USB-2 interfaces make interconnections much more convenient.

The QubeMaster Pro is a uniquely flexible and powerful Digital Cinema encoding and packaging solution designed to integrate fully into the modern post environment. It is a database-driven, fully software based solution for the Microsoft Windows™ platform. Highly optimized for today’s high performance CPUs, it is the fastest digital cinema mastering system in the market. QubeMaster Pro has an intuitive and familiar user interface that allows for the one-step pre-processing, encoding, encryption and MXF wrapping of Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs). Qube will integrate DTS Digital Cinema’s proprietary JPEG2000 variable bit rate encoding algorithm into the product to enable users to create vivid DCPs with much smaller file sizes.

A formal management structure with members from both companies has been put into place to oversee the strategic alliance on an ongoing basis. Some of the first co-branded product offerings to be developed under the partnership agreement are expected to be released by the third quarter of 2009.

Sony wins 1,500 screens d-cinema contract

Sony has struck a deal with Regal Entertainment to provide the world's largest motion picture exhibtor with 4K digital projection systems across its entire circuit over the next 3-5 years, which will create the most extensive 4K deployment to date.

Sony 4K projectors produce 8.8 million pixels, 4K technology provides image resolution four times greater than 2K projection systems and slightly more than four times greater than consumer high-definition televisions.

Christie launches Network Operations Center for remote monitoring

A significant milestone in digital cinema’s progress was reached on April 23, as Christie Digital Systems USA, a leader in cinema projection, officially launched their new Network Operations Center (NOC) at their impressive new facility in Cypress, Calif.

The new NOC, which could easily be mistaken for the master control for a Mars landing, is housed in a state-of-the-art building within walking distance of the Christie factory. The facility occupies 16,000 square feet on two levels. The centerpiece of the facility, the command center, is dominated by a large display wall composed of Christie DLP® projection cubes. The command center can be staffed by a team of up to 17 trained specialists, who constantly monitor the real-time performance of customer installations across the U.S.

The NOC opening is the latest step Christie has taken in expanding their Managed Services Division, which is comprised of over 180 cinema audio/video and IT experts who are trained to support a wide array of systems. These systems typically contain projectors, visual displays, servers, switches and networking products across the U.S. and Canada. The Christie Managed Services Division with its original NOC was created in 2003 to support the early phase-one digital-cinema deployments. The first NOC was seamlessly transitioned to this new expanded facility this spring.

Christie’s NOC allows remote monitoring of the health and status of customer systems. It also manages the configuration of systems, provides help-desk services to customer staff, and access to local technicians with local parts to provide on-site repair and support.” In addition to the command center, the building houses system integration spaces, dedicated training rooms, and climate-controlled rooms built to industry standards for data and connectivity as well as power redundancy to maintain 24/7 readiness.

The Christie NOC is scalable to serve the cinema and related industries as they grow. Today, the NOC is providing monitoring for over 32,000 digital devices located in 3,780 digital cinema screens and 4,700 pre-show advertising screens in over 850 sites across the U.S. and Canada. Their current customers include: AMC, Carmike Cinemas, Cinedigm, Cinemark, Emagine Entertainment, Galaxy Theatres, Rave Motion Pictures, RealD, Regal, Pixar Animation and Skywalker Sound, to name a few. As the number of digital installations grows, the NOC can be expanded by up to five times the current load, which would be enough to accommodate every cinema in North America.

The NOC can support any device or application that can be accessed via a network, and is not limited to Christie products. Christie’s Managed Services Division is completely hardware-agnostic and support services are provided to customers with a wide range of digital-cinema hardware, including competitive products. Christie’s experience has shown that remote monitoring has clear cost benefits by reducing the need for on-site support.
Through the NOC, updates can be remotely administered and nearly 40% of all reported problems have been resolved without the need for on-site technical response. Service contracts are completely customizable to help customers choose the level of service and response time that is right for their application and budget.

Regarding the international market, Christie plans to leverage their NOC investment through similarly equipped branch facilities around the world, all connected back to the Cypress, Calif. master NOC. James explains, “Because we’ve built the core here in Cypress, initial start-up costs for future facilities will be much less.”

Sony Electronics Expands Digital Cinema Deployment Agreement With Sony Pictures to Cover Asia

Sony Pictures Releasing International Corporation (SPRI) has entered into an agreement with Sony Electronics' Digital Cinema Solutions and Services (DCSS) group for 4K DCI-compliant digital cinema deployments in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan. SPRI is an international motion picture distribution arm of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE).


SPE and DCSS previously announced plans to work together in the deployment of digital cinema projection systems in Europe and North America. This announcement will now provide exhibitors in major parts of Asia with operational and financial resources needed to implement Sony Electronics' DCI-compliant 4K SXRD(TM) projection technology. DCSS has already entered into agreements with four major studios -- Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox, and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International - for deployments in the United States and Canada. DCSS now has agreements with two major studios for Asia - Sony Pictures Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox.


Sony Electronics' 4K digital projection technology will provide exhibitors and distributors with technology that will make it possible to offer consumers a wider selection of programming choices including 3-D and alternative content. To support this digital deployment effort, SPRI will supply its upcoming releases, when booked, in digital form; and provide financial contributions for a limited time to promote DCI-compliant technology.


"As we move toward an all-digital future, exhibitors are going to need the product, resources, and marketing support of companies like Sony Electronics and its Digital Cinema Solutions and Services group, in order to offer their customers the most compelling state-of-the-art cinema experience available today," said Mark Zucker, President, Sony Pictures Releasing International Corporation.


The DCSS group was formed to provide turn-key solutions for exhibitors that will enable them to efficiently convert their operations to digital technology.


"The growth of digital cinema is a worldwide technological reality, so it makes sense that any agreement covers the broadest reach possible," said Mike Fidler, Senior Vice President of Sony Electronics' Digital Cinema Solutions and Services Group. "We're extremely pleased to be working with SPRI on our expanded joint efforts."


In addition to digital projection system deployment, Sony Electronics' DCSS group offers installation, maintenance, and support services. The group also works with exhibitors on the deployment of alternative content - including gaming, sporting events and music concerts - in order to develop more revenue-generating opportunities as the industry transitions to digital delivery.

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GDC integrates RealD 'ghostbuster' technology into d-cinema servers

GDC Technology and RealD announced the completion of integration of RealD’s 3D EQ (aka “ghostbuster”) technology in GDC’s line of SA-2100 digital-cinema servers.

RealD’s 3D EQ technology augments the separation of the left and right-eye images. In the past, this process was incorporated into the master print by the studios; GDC’s new server incorporates the technology into the digital-cinema server and therefore abridges the distribution process.

GDC licensed RealD’s 3D EQ in January 2009 and completed the integration of the proprietary 3D technology into GDC’s SA-2100 digital-cinema server in less than three months. GDC’s servers were also validated by RealD’s laboratory to ensure that a single 3D DCP format can be used without making a different DCP for RealD’s 3D-equipped cinemas.

GDC has decided that all existing GDC SA-2100 servers will get RealD’s 3D EQ feature in the next software upgrade, and servers shipped from May 1, 2009 will have this feature built in.

Oracle buys Sun; Now owns Java; Becomes a hardware player

Oracle said Monday that it will buy Sun Microsystems for $9.50 a share in cash, or about $5.6 billion excluding debt, in a deal that plunges Larry Ellison & Co. into the hardware market. The company added that the acquisition of Java “is the most important software Oracle has ever acquired.”

With the move- valued at $7.4 billion including Sun’s debt - Oracle also becomes a full-fledged hardware player. Oracle has been dabbling with the storage appliance with HP, but the acquisition of Sun puts the company in an entirely different realm. Oracle and Sun have been long-time partners.

On a conference call with analysts, Ellison said that Oracle’s acquisitions to date have been market leaders - PeopleSoft, Hyperion and Siebel. With Sun, Oracle said Java and Solaris are the keepers in the deal.

“More Oracle databases run on the Solaris Sparc than any other system,” said Ellison, noting Linux was second. “We’ll engineer the Oracle database and Solaris operating system together. With Sun we can make all components of the IT stack integrated and work well.”

Regarding Java, Ellison said it wanted Sun so it could own the building blocks for its middleware. Oracle’s middleware is built on Java and the applications giant said it will continue to invest in the software.

Herbal Skin Care Tips

Here are 22 practical Herbal Tips for Skin Care from the experts! Very easy to use and effective.

Someone we can't able to practice and not pratical for us atleast we can follow what ever we can........

1) Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day.


2) Cut some beet root into small pieces and grind them. Squeeze juice from beet root and massage to your face for 5 minutes. Shower after 10 minutes with mild soap or gram flour.


3) Mix sandalwood powder with rose water and add 4 to 5 drops of milk in it and apply on to your face and body. Shower after 15 minutes with warm water.


4) Mix honey in water and drink daily in the morning to keep your skin shiny and smooth.


5) Warm honey and mix with lemon juice and apply on to face. Wash after it dry.


6) Mix Turmeric, sandal powder and olive oil and apply to body. Shower after 10 minutes.


7) Massage your skin with milk. Milk has moisturizer, it will keep your skin smooth.


8) Use humidifiers and keep room temperature moderate to keep your skin away from dryness.


9) Hot water blushes your skin and you don't feel fresh unless you have bath with little cold water. If you have shower for a longtime, dead skin will be automatically be removed. Do not rub with towel, be gentle on your skin.


10) Take food which contains more A and C vitamin.


11) Grate carrot and boil. Massage that mixture to body to get fair and smooth skin.

12) For natural bleaching: - mix milk and lemon juice. The
milk will break as soon as you mix the lemon juice in it. Use that mixture to massage on your body. It works as natural bleaching.


13) Mix turmeric and cream on the top of milk, massage that mixture to body.


14) If you go into sun your skin will lost the fair ness. To get your skin color to normal take equal quantities of cucumber juice and tomato juice and apply on to skin. Shower after 10 minutes.


15) Massage mustard oil to your skin for 5 minutes and have shower with gram flour or mild soap.


16) Mix cream on the top of milk and all-purpose flour and apply that paste on to your skin avoid eyes, eyebrows and lips. Shower after 5 minutes. This will make skin smooth.


17) Mix curds (yogurt) with wheat flour and apply to your skin and take shower after 5 minutes.


18) Grind rose petals and mix with cream on the top of milk and apply to your body. Shower after 10 minutes.


19) Scaly skin is a result of fluorine deficiency. Fluorine is the anti-resistant element of the human body, the absence of which creates problems in the blood and spleen. Since cooking and heating foods destroys fluorine, it is better to eat uncooked raw fruits and vegetables. Other foods rich in fluorine are goat milk and cheese, rye flour, avocados, sea plants and cabbage, cream whey and cottage cheese.


20) Wrinkle skin is a result of Sodium deficiency and makes skin sticky. Cucumbers are ideal for combating and preventing sodium deficiency because they are not only high in sodium, but also help in keeping the body cool, a great summer's treat.


21) Skin rashes are the result of silicon deficiency. To avoid pus and rashes, eat plenty of sprouts, alfalfa, barley, tomatoes, spinach, strawberries and figs.


22) Skin eruptions are the result of Chlorophyll. And are found in wheat grass and other green leafy vegetables

UA Cinemas go digital with digital cinema solution from GDC and Barco

GDC Technology (“GDC”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider and Barco, a world leader in visualization and display solutions, announced today that they have been selected by UA Cinemas (“UA”) for its digital cinema deployment program in Hong Kong. The contract will see the deployment of 21 units of GDC’s DCI-2000 digital cinema projection systems from April 2009 and the rollout is expected to be completed by the end of the year. This will bring the total number of DCI-2000 installed at the UA chain of cinemas from the current 5 to 26 upon project completion. The DCI-2000 Digital Cinema Integrated Projection System, which consists of GDC’s SA-2100 Digital Cinema Server and Barco’s DLP Cinema® Projector, will be adopted in this deployment.

GDC announces deployment of 99 servers into Premiere Cinemas with Barco

GDC Technology (“GDC”) is pleased to announce that it has won a major deployment contract in the U.S. in partnership with Barco. The project will see the deployment of 99 servers into seven Premiere Cinemas from Texas to Florida, with Barco taking up the role as the primary system integrator and projector supplier.

GDC’s best-selling SA-2100 server has been included in the approved digital equipment list of Cinedigm (formerly AccessIT) since 2008, and this project is special to Cinedigm in that it is Cinedigm’s first deployment project in 2009, against a backdrop of less-than-rosy world economy. The signing of the contract marks the culmination of rounds of negotiation and months of rigorous testing carried out on seven GDC servers in Premiere Cinemas, Orlando since October 2008. All seven GDC servers came through with flying colors, passing all operational tests without a hitch.

Texas-based Premiere Cinema Corp. is one of the largest independent theatre circuits in the U.S., operating theatres in the southern-eastern states of Texas, Florida, Alabama. “Premiere chose GDC servers from the approved Cinedigm equipment list over other servers because of its advanced features, superior reliability, and first class customer service,” said Gary Moore, CEO of Premiere Cinemas. “GDC has a proven track record outside the U.S. but may be lesser known here. However after our rigorous in-house tests on their servers and working with their support team, we were convinced that GDC was the right choice for us.”

“Barco is delighted to be the chosen partner of Cinedigm in its phase II program in which Premiere Cinemas is a participant,” said Barco Vice President Digital Cinema, Todd Hoddick. “The fact that Premiere Cinemas has chosen GDC servers for its roll out program is also good news to us as we have worked closely with GDC in numerous projects before; we are happy to work with such a trusted partner on yet another major project.”

GDC has been providing exhibitors worldwide with advanced digital cinema solutions and Premiere Cinemas is its first large scale deployment in the U.S. “This deal is a breakthrough for GDC,” said Dr. Man-Nang CHONG, founder and CEO of GDC Technology. “The significance goes beyond GDC clinching its first major deal in the U.S. backed by a Hollywood VPF agreement; the wider implication is GDC products have now won recognition and acceptance by the U.S. exhibitors.”

Dolby 3D Digital Cinema Delivers Large-Screen Capabilities

Dolby Laboratories, Inc., announced at ShoWest 2009 that exhibitors will now have the ability to play back content using Dolby(R: 29.21, 0, 0%) 3D Digital Cinema to provide a premium viewing experience in their largest auditoriums.

By implementing Dolby 3D for large screens, exhibitors can project Dolby 3D onto screens ranging from 41 to 70 feet. The new Dolby 3D large-screen solution is compatible with all of Barco's digital cinema twin-projector offerings, including the ultra-bright DP-3000 flagship projectors.

"This is a milestone for Dolby 3D projection capabilities, as screen size has to date been limited to accommodate a range of up to 40-42 feet," stated Page Haun, Senior Director, Cinema Marketing, Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby realizes that exhibitors need the flexibility to provide 3D in their largest and smallest auditoriums, and with this announcement, Dolby is now able to support exhibitors' various needs."

"Exhibitors have told us they want 3D without compromise. No excuses, no compromises, simply the right amount of light and a consistently beautiful image for screen sizes reaching all the way up to 70 feet," said Wim Buyens, Vice President Digital Cinema for Barco's Media and Entertainment Division. "With Barco's twin-projector offering and Dolby 3D for large screens, exhibitors can now move 3D audiences into their largest auditoriums to maximize 3D revenues."

Malco Theatres, the first to test Dolby 3D for large screens, recently used the solution to screen Walt Disney Pictures' Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience at its Malco Paradiso multiplex in Memphis, TN, and Malco Grandview in Madison, MS.

"Dolby continues to assist exhibitors by developing new ways to make the cinemagoing experience more immersive and this collaboration effort with Barco will help to bring 3D to the next level," said Mike Thomson, Vice President Operations and Technology, Malco Theatres. "The ability to play back Dolby 3D on our largest screens has been very successful."

In addition, Dolby's unique full-spectrum color-filter technology, enabled by the high-tech passive Dolby 3D Glasses, enhances the motion picture experience. The Dolby 3D system provides realistic color reproduction and extremely sharp images. The environmentally friendly and reusable glasses can be used repeatedly, significantly reducing the cost per viewing for exhibitors.

GDC & Barco bag contract to deploy 100 D-Cinema systems in China

Digital cinema solution providers GDC Technology and Barco have won a contract to deploy 100 digital cinema projection systems for Guangzhou-based Jinyi Zhujiang Movie Circuit Co.

Jinyi Zhujiang Movie Circuit Co is the sixth largest exhibitor in China. Under the agreement, the deployment began in February 2009 and it is expected to be completed within the next 18 months. The DCI-2000 Digital Cinema Integrated Projection System, which consists of GDC’s SA-2100 Digital Cinema Server and Barco’s DLP Cinema Projector, will be adopted in this deployment.

Jinyi was founded as a joint venture between Jiayu Group and Guangzhou Cinema Chain, specializing in the business of premier cinemas in China. It has close to 200 screens throughout China and is one of the leading cinema exhibitors in the country.

GDC Technology Inks VPF Financing Deal with Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International for Exhibitors in Asia

In a move that will accelerate the conversion of cinemas in Asia to digital technology, GDC has reached a non-exclusive agreement with another Hollywood Studio for digital cinema deployment across Asia.

Under this agreement, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International (“WDSMPI”) will join other major Hollywood studios in committing to supply Asian exhibitors with feature film content digitally, as well as to make financial contributions for a limited period of time towards the hardware cost of DCI-compliant digital cinema equipment deployed by GDC. Phase 1 of the program covers up to 6,000 screens in various countries throughout Asia. Along with its current roll-out in China, this milestone signals GDC’s on-going commitment to Asian exhibitors as a trusted partner in digital conversion. GDC is currently setting its sights on a Phase 2 program, which will cover even more Asian countries.

The conversion of cinemas in Asia to digital technology will enable exhibitors to reap substantial benefits of digital cinema: high quality non-degradable prints and new programming opportunities, such as premium digital 3D films, alternative content and live satellite events.

Barco contracts with China Film Group Corporation for 100 digital cinema projectors

Teaming with China film and television giant, Barco is set to roll out its best digital cinema technology in China's major cities.

Barco, a world leader in visualization and display solutions, has won a major contract with China Film Group Corporation, the largest and most influential state-run film enterprise in China. In cooperation with GDC Technology, a leading partner in providing integrated solutions, Barco will deploy 100 digital cinema projectors in select China cities.

The Barco-CFGC contract calls for the installing Barco's DP-1500 and DP-2000 digital projectors at select venues in a number of China's major cities, including Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou Shenzhen, Haikou, Huizhou, Kunming, Xiamen and Fuzhou among others. A plan has been set forth to have all 100 digital cinema solutions in place by 1 April.

Dolby Showcases Digital Cinema Solutions at ShoWest 2009

At ShoWest 2009 today, Dolby Laboratories, Inc., will demonstrate its latest digital cinema solutions for audio, networking, 3D, and more. Dolby is making it easier than ever for exhibitors to transition to digital cinema with its comprehensive and reliable solutions. These include its digital cinema server, software, and 3D solution, as well as its latest in audio processing, the CP750 Digital Cinema Processor.

“As digital cinema continues to expand, Dolby is proud to deliver premium technology in digital audio and in digital cinema. With more than 2,500 Dolby® Digital Cinema and 1,000 Dolby 3D Digital Cinema systems shipped globally, we continue to be a leading contributor to the digital transition for cinema,” said Ramzi Haidamus, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Dolby Laboratories.

The following Dolby Digital Cinema products will be on display in booth #1605 at ShoWest 2009:

Dolby CP750

The Dolby CP750 underscores Dolby’s commitment to simplifying digital cinema, making the upgrade easy and economical. Designed to work with the new digital cinema environment, the Dolby CP750 seamlessly integrates with preshow servers, alternative content, and digital cinema servers. The processor has an easy-to-use interface and powerful setup/remote software, and it can play back PCM digital audio; Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic®, Dolby Pro Logic II, and Dolby Digital Surround EX™ streams; and analog audio.

By allowing the theatre’s network operations center to manage the system, the unit can be monitored, controlled, and upgraded from one centralized location via the Internet. The CP750 can process hearing impaired and visually impaired tracks.

In addition to the new Dolby CP750, the company will showcase the following:

Dolby 3D Digital Cinema

A flexible, high-quality 3D solution that supports both 2D and 3D playback without the need for a dedicated 3D auditorium or a special silver screen.

Provides uniform light distribution to deliver an exceptional viewing experience for both 2D and 3D content

Uses a unique color-filtering technology for realistic color reproductions and crystal-clear images

Features Dolby 3D glasses that can be reused hundreds of times, providing a compelling financial model as well as an environmentally friendly 3D solution

Dolby Digital Cinema Server

Includes the Dolby Show Store (DSS100) and the Dolby Show Player (DSP100)

Built-in Screen Management System (SMS) software

DSS100 holds up to approximately eight movies at present average file sizes

DSP100 decrypts movie data, decodes the image and sound, and outputs reencrypted image data to the digital cinema projector

Dolby Show Library

Allows exhibitors to load digital content from a central server via Ethernet,USB 2.0, satellite, DVD, or removable hard drive

Dispenses the files electronically and automatically to networked Dolby Digital
Cinema systems throughout the multiplex

Allows the theatre operator to easily program the entire movie schedule, including onscreen advertising, by using the drag-and-drop Dolby Show Manager software interface

Dolby Theatre Management System software

Simplifies and streamlines digital screen operations, easily supporting today’s largest multiplexes

From ingesting content and moving it even while playing, to drag-and-drop show assembly, Dolby Theatre Management System software features operational simplicity, at-a-glance monitoring, and fully automatic show operation

Gives theatre personnel and network operations centers comprehensive central control over all presentations (for a single screen, a large multiplex, or a system integrator’s entire network)

Provides SMPTE closed-caption support, remote upgrade capability, and Dolby web services for integration with third-party systems

DTS Digital Cinema and Qube Cinema Form Sales and Marketing Alliance

LAS VEGAS, Mar 30, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) ----DTS Digital Cinema and Qube Cinema have announced a co-branding strategic alliance to develop and market numerous digital cinema products including a digital cinema server, a theatre management system, an enhanced digital cinema mastering solution and other allied products. The alliance will bring together the best of both companies' strengths to form a strong commercial and technology presence in the digital cinema marketplace.

Qube will bring to the relationship their experience of having developed cutting edge digital cinema products such as the Qube XP-D digital cinema server, QubeMaster Pro encoding suite and the QubeCast media delivery system. Besides providing sales and marketing presence and expertise in many regions around the world, DTS Digital Cinema will lend the partnership experience in developing motion picture technology, such as 5.1 digital surround sound, as well as the content management software knowledge that helped develop their Theatre Management System, Satellite Delivery System and Digital Booking System. Together the two companies will develop numerous digital cinema products, starting with the DTS Digital Cinema DC-20 powered by Qube, a digital cinema server that meets DCI specifications and will be on display at ShoWest 2009.

"The strategic alliance between Qube and DTS Digital Cinema will enable us to bring innovative digital cinema products to market much faster," said Chris Thomas, CEO and President of DTS Digital Cinema, acquired from DTS Inc. in May 2008. "I can think of no better company to be forming a relationship with than Qube, which has continuously excelled at developing some of the most technologically advanced products in our market at incredibly attractive price points."

Thomas added, "As the transition accelerates from 35 mm film to digital cinema products and systems, our ambition is to replace the historic DTS cinema audio systems currently present on 33,000 screens worldwide."

"In 1993, when DTS launched a pioneering 5.1 surround system that revolutionized digital sound in cinema, the market was primarily focused on North America and Western Europe; that has changed. Today and tomorrow's markets are global, with exciting growth opportunities in all parts of the world from India to the Far East and China. The decision to put in place a strategic alliance to develop and co-brand products and software solutions reflects this shift in the cinema market."

DTS Digital Cinema will rely on their vast dealer network and sales offices to market and deploy the co-branded digital cinema products. The DTS DC-20 digital cinema server, powered by Qube, will be available for purchase in April 2009.

"We are delighted to enter into this strategic alliance with DTS Digital Cinema and believe that it will bring to the theater owner a comprehensive, cost-effective and dependable digital cinema experience. We have great respect for the pioneering work of DTS in digital cinema sound and are confident that this alliance will be much more than the sum of its parts and bring fantastic benefits to the industry," said Rajesh Ramachandran, President and CTO of Qube Cinema, Inc.

The standards compliant DTS DC-20 digital cinema server, powered by Qube, is multi-format and supports JPEG2000, MPEG-2, Windows Media 9, optionally H.264 and other picture formats, all seamlessly within the same Show, thus making it the ideal choice for integrated feature and pre-show playback. It features a Remote Panel with familiar transport and menu controls for projectionist control and a powerful web-based interface for more advanced functionality over any IP network. An integrated CRU DataPort(TM: 63.61, 0, 0%) receiver makes ingest of content fast and easy while front-panel e-SATA and USB-2 interfaces make interconnections much more convenient.

The QubeMaster Pro is a uniquely flexible and powerful Digital Cinema encoding and packaging solution designed to integrate fully into the modern post environment. It is a database-driven, fully software based solution for the Microsoft Windows(TM: 63.61, 0, 0%) platform. Highly optimized for today's high performance CPUs, it is the fastest digital cinema mastering system in the market. QubeMaster Pro has an intuitive and familiar user interface that allows for the one-step pre-processing, encoding, encryption and MXF wrapping of Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs). Qube will integrate DTS Digital Cinema's proprietary JPEG2000 variable bit rate encoding algorithm into the product to enable users to create vivid DCPs with much smaller file sizes.

A formal management structure with members from both companies has been put into place to oversee the strategic alliance on an ongoing basis. Additional co-branded product offerings to be developed under the partnership agreement are expected to be released by the second quarter of 2009.