Barco chosen for Japanese premiere of "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith".
Kortrijk, Belgium, July 6th, 2005 – Barco, one of only three projector manufacturers to hold a license for Texas Instruments DLP CinemaTM display technology, is pleased to announce that its D-Cine DP100 Projector has been chosen to bring the digital premiere of “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” at Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo on June 18th.
Premiering in Tokyo on June 18th, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith continued after its European premiere with screenings in, amongst others, on May 15th Cannes Film Festival as a official partner, London, Berlin, Madrid and Rome throughout May.A Barco D-Cine DP100 projector featuring TI DLP CinemaTM technology allowed millions of fans in Japan to experience “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” as Lucasfilm created it: with rich color, high contrast and incredible sharpness.
“Barco is very proud to be chosen to provide the projection technology for these much anticipated premiere. As true pioneer of the digital cinema industry, Barco’s commitment to the evolution of the industry goes much further than simply delivering technology. Our aim remains to drive the industry forward and enable film makers to screen their work under optimum quality conditions, without the slightest compromise on quality,” states Barco’s Nico Vernieuwe, VP Digital Cinema.
Recognized as the industry standard for Digital Cinema, Barco’s D-Cine DP100 projector is based on TI’s DLP CinemaTM technology, which enables it to deliver the benefits of 2K display resolution, 18.000 Cinema Lumens light output, a contrast ratio of 2000:1 as well as DLP CinemaTM, CineBlackTM, CinePalleteTM and CineLinkTM image control, the perfect tool to answer the demanding needs of the digital cinema industry.
Barco’s D-Cine products, which incorporate DLP CinemaTM technology, open up a new world of theatrical, advertising and business opportunities to directors, distributors and exhibitors alike. From digital mastering to premier quality feature film screenings, from alternative presentations in the auditorium to advertising and information displays, Barco’s digital cinema products offer a solution.
Since being awarded the Texas Instruments DLP CinemaTM license in 2000, Barco has developed the industry's widest range of projection solutions for digital cinema including its state-of-the-art 'D-Cine Premiere' 1.3k and 2k projectors, 'Communicator' software control and 'ACSAR' alternative content processors now installed in leading Post facilities and Digital Cinemas worldwide. Barco today counts over 200 installations based on DLP CinemaTM technology in countries throughout Asia, Europe, and North America.
About Barco
Barco, an international company headquartered in Kortrijk, Belgium, provides visualization and display solutions for professional markets. Barco designs and develops solutions for large screen visualization, display solutions for life-critical applications, and systems for visual inspection. Barco is active worldwide and has its own facilities for Sales & Marketing, Customer Support, R&D and Manufacturing in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. Barco is quoted on Euronext Brussels and is a BEL 20 and a Next 150 company (Euronext: BAR; Reuters: BARBt.BR; Bloomberg: BAR BB).
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