Barco digital projection exclusive choice for Premiere Cinema Corp.
Following closely on the signing of the Phase II Supply Agreement for Digital Cinema systems with Cinedigm (formerly AccessIT), Premiere Cinema Corp. exclusively selects Barco for its digital projectors and complete systems integration solution.
Kortrijk, 12 December, 2008. Digital Cinema pioneer Barco announced today the signing of an agreement with Premiere Cinema Corp. to be their sole provider of digital cinema projectors and full systems integration for the digital conversion of their circuit. The deployment includes the complete Barco family of projectors on the .98” platform (DP-1200, DP-1500 and DP-2000 digital cinema projectors) in both 2D and 3D configurations with screen servers from both Doremi and GDC. Texas-based Premiere Cinema Corp is expanding digital cinema’s reach throughout the southeast, as they add 137 projectors to their digital deployment which currently has 42 Barco-enabled digital screens in three theatre locations.
Premiere currently operates 169 screens in Florida, Alabama and Texas, and in conjunction with Cinedigm’s technology and platforms, is scheduled to complete this phase of their deployment in the first half of 2009. Premiere will be installing many of the systems in their unique non-mezzanine theatres. In these innovative installations, Barco projectors are mounted on small pedestals above the last row of stadium seats, a configuration made possible by the projectors’ light weight and compact footprint.
As an innovator and early adopter of digital cinema technology, Premiere CEO Gary Moore extolled the virtues of his cinema conversions with Barco. “Our inauguration into the digital era occurred in the spring of 2007, with seven Barco DP-100 projectors at our theatre in Orlando’s Fashion Square Mall,” said Moore. “Our management staff and operators have had nothing but praise for the Barco systems, and have been clamoring for us to complete their theatre complexes immediately.”
Full conversion in conjunction with Barco and Cinedigm is beginning immediately. “We’re very satisfied with Barco’s digital projectors and service, and look forward to completing our circuit,” explained Moore.
“The entire Barco organization is pleased with every aspect of deploying a complete circuit for Premiere, a company with exceedingly high standards and creative ideas,” said Terri Westhafer, Director of Business Development for Barco’s digital cinema business. “The quality and dedication of each theatre’s management and technical staff within the Premiere family is exceptional. We have entered into a valued partnership with Gary Moore and his team, and look forward to supporting them as they continue their digital expedition.”
About Premiere Cinema Corp.
PREMIERE is committed to providing the best value and entertainment to our guests day-in and day-out. As a cinema developer and operator, PREMIERE strives to combine thoughtful design elements and quality environment schemes into comfortable and inviting atmospheres, and staff them with friendly and enthusiastic cast and crew members who share your love of movies. PREMIERE may be one of the largest independent theatre circuits in the U.S., but we still operate with the principles we learned growing up in the movie business: provide better service than expected, ensure the best presentation possible, and always express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone attending. Our mission statement is simple: Do everything possible to make the movie-going experience fun and enjoyable by taking care of every guest personally. For more information, visit www.pccmovies.com.
About Cinedigm (formerly AccessIT)
Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. is the global leader in fulfilling the promise of digital cinema. Its ground-breaking technology platform helps exhibitors, distributors, studios and content providers transform the consumer movie experience -- by expanding theatrical features to include not only movies but also live 2-D and 3-D performances such as sporting events, concerts and gaming. The Company also enables theatres to create exhibitions and advertising opportunities targeted to specific audience groups and locations thereby offering new revenue opportunities for these venues. Cinedigm's leading digital cinema platform and one-of-a-kind satellite delivery operations support more than 3,700 theatres across the United States with over nine million digital showings of Hollywood features to date. Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. (AccessIT) (NASDAQ: AIXD) is now doing business as Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. and trading under the ticker NASDAQ: CIDM. www.Cinedigm.com.
About Barco
Barco, a global technology company, designs and develops visualization products for a variety of selected professional markets. Barco has its own facilities for Sales & Marketing, Customer Support, R&D and Manufacturing in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. Barco (NYSE Euronext Brussels: BAR) is active in more than 90 countries with about 3600 employees worldwide. Barco posted sales of euro 747 million in 2007.
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