Cinionic Named Official Cinema Projection Provider of CineEurope 2023

Posted by Dawn Blaschick

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 2023­­­

CINIONIC NAMED OFFICIAL CINEMA PROJECTION PROVIDER

OF CINEEUROPE 2023

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NEW JERSEY – Cinionic, the global leader in laser cinema technology, has partnered with the Film Expo Group to become the Official Cinema Projection Provider of CineEurope for the fifth year in a row. All projection equipment in the CCIB Auditorium will be supplied by Cinionic, powering the studio product presentations and screenings with Laser Projection by Cinionic.

“We are excited about the opportunity to yet again partner with a technology giant like Cinionic at CineEurope. We are confident this continued partnership will help the development of cinematic technologies expand throughout the region,” said Andrew Sunshine, President of The Film Expo Group.

Welcoming today’s announcement, UNIC CEO Laura Houlgatte-Abbott said: “We are hugely grateful for this latest show of support for CineEurope by Cinionic. As one of Europe’s leading cinema technology suppliers, we look forward to continuing to work closely with Cinionic colleagues on the show and more broadly.”

Cinionic, a Barco company, has pioneered numerous industry firsts ever since the early days of digital cinema, cementing its leadership in technology innovation. Today, Cinionic leads the global transition to laser with an award-winning portfolio of solutions and services designed to support cinemas as they prepare for the next generation of moviegoing. Over 35,000 screens around the world are now powered by Laser Projection by Cinionic.

Recognizing a paradigm shift in the marketplace, Cinionic has launched a new way to approach cinema technology, leading to partnerships with top global exhibitors to transform moviegoing in this next era. The introduction of new business models now enables exhibitors to embrace top entertainment trends and deliver the future of cinema today.

 

“Cinionic is proud to continue our role as the Official Cinema Projection Provider for CineEurope,” said Wim Buyens, CEO, Cinionic. “We are committed to supporting the global exhibition industry and enabling a bright future for cinema. With laser projection, we are delivering a greener way to showcase and enjoy movies during CineEurope and year-round through our theater partners across the world.”

About CineEurope

CineEurope 2023 will take place 19-22 June at the Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona (CCIB) in Barcelona, Spain. CineEurope is the longest-running and most successful European convention and trade show for major, regional, and independent cinema professionals. CineEurope will feature exclusive screenings and product presentations of upcoming films, sponsored networking events, timely and informative seminars, and the CineEurope Trade Show. CineEurope is the Official Convention of the Union Internationale des Cinémas/International Union of Cinemas (UNIC).

About UNIC

The Union Internationale des Cinémas/International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) represents the interests of cinema trade associations and cinema operators covering 39 countries in Europe and in neighbouring regions.

About Film Expo Group

The Film Expo Group is the premier organizer of events in the motion picture industry. The Film Expo Group produces CineEurope, held in Barcelona; ShowEast, held in Miami; and CineAsia, held in Bangkok.

Additional information on CineEurope can be found at www.cineeurope.net.

 

About Cinionic  

Cinionic, a Barco company, was founded in 2018 with a commitment to creating a new visual standard and moving the cinema industry forward. Cinionic’s future-ready enhanced services and technology solutions provide compelling cinema experiences. The company’s world-class technology portfolio includes award-winning laser projectors, HDR, integrated media servers, and premium cinema experiences, among other innovations.

With more than 100,000 projectors installed globally, Cinionic is trusted by more than 200 exhibitors to help capture audiences at multiple touchpoints in their cinema journey and keep them coming back for more.

Cinionic has offices in Belgium, United States, Mexico, Australia, and Hong Kong.
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Media Contact:

Dawn Blaschick

dawn.blaschick@filmexpos.com

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CineEurope Presents First Ever “CineEurope Founder’s Recognition Award”

Posted by Madeline Blank

NEW YORK, NY – The Film Expo Group along with UNIC will present the “CineEurope Founder’s Recognition Award” as part of the CineEurope Awards Ceremony hosted by the Coca-Cola Company on Thursday evening, June 22, at the Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona (CCIB) in Barcelona, Spain.

Over 25 years ago the concept of bringing the entire European Motion Picture Industry together for a European event was brought to life with the launch of Cinema Expo International. To show it’s appreciation, CineEurope will honor the pioneers who helped the convention begin its journey in Brussels, move to Amsterdam, and then ultimately helped find the new location in Barcelona where “Cinema Expo” officially rebranded itself “CineEurope.”

The Founder’s Recognition Award will be presented to Jose “Pepe” Batlle; Joost Bert, Kinepolis; Jean Labé; Stephane Monnot, The Coca-Cola Company; Tomas Naranjo, Kelonik; Lauge Nielsen, Pathé; Jaime & Camilo Tarrazon, ACEC; and Ad Weststrate.

“For years these individuals have worked behind the scenes to make CineEurope the great success it is today,” said Andrew Sunshine, Vice President of The Film Expo Group. “Their dedication to the industry’s’ past, present, and future deserves to be commended and celebrated.”

Welcoming today’s announcement, UNIC President Phil Clapp added:

“In different ways, each of these awardees has made a huge contribution to making CineEurope what is it today – one of the foremost gatherings of cinema industry professionals anywhere on the planet. I and UNIC colleagues are delighted to have the opportunity to recognise that achievement.”

About CineEurope
CineEurope 2017 will take place 19-22 June at the Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona (CCIB) in Barcelona, Spain. CineEurope is the longest-running and most successful European convention and trade show for Major, Regional, and Independent cinema professionals. CineEurope will feature exclusive screenings and product presentations of upcoming films, sponsored events, timely and informative seminars and the CineEurope Trade Show. CineEurope is the Official Convention of the Union Internationale des Cinémas/International Union of Cinemas (UNIC).

About UNIC
The Union Internationale des Cinémas/International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) represents the interests of cinema trade associations and cinema operators covering 36 countries in Europe and in neighbouring regions.

About Film Expo Group
The Film Expo Group is the premier organizer of events in the motion picture industry. The Film Expo Group produces CineEurope, held in Barcelona; ShowEast, held in Miami; and CineAsia, held in Hong Kong. Additionally, the group publishes, Film Journal International, a trade magazine and website covering the motion picture industry with a special emphasis on theatrical exhibition.

Additional information on CineEurope can be found at www.cineeurope.net.

Media Contact:
Dana Moutis
dana.moutis@filmexpos.com
212.493.4424
@CineEuropeBCN | #CineEurope
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Integrated Innovations for a Complete Cinema Solution
(presented by Dolby)

Posted by Madeline Blank

Film Journal International spoke with Michael Archer, Vice President, Worldwide Cinema Sales at Dolby Laboratories to get the latest insights on what Dolby is offering in the product space to drive innovations in digital cinema.

Q. What are Dolby’s new product offerings this year?

A. We have several new products and solutions launching this year. The Dolby Integrated Media Server 3000 (IMS3000), which combines the strength of Dolby’s audio processing and image playback into one server. Moreover, you can choose to unlock the power of Dolby Atmos whenever you want by purchasing a full Dolby Atmos license for the unit.

Our Dolby Multichannel Amplifier is also launching this year with an advanced high-density design. It can replace up to 16 stereo amplifiers in its 32 channel configuration. The Dolby Multichannel Amplifier is also available in a 24 channel model at launch.

We are also offering the latest SLS Audio innovations in loudspeakers and rigging technologies.

The SLS Audio 3-Axis speakers deliver exceptionally clear and powerful sound in a smaller, lighter package that’s easier and quicker to install. Because each spherical speaker can be mounted in the ceiling or wall, and is easily adjusted for pan, tilt, and rotation, installation time and costs are reduced.

The SLS Audio Rapid Rigging System complements new or existing speakers with an innovative rigging design that simplifies installation to reduce labor costs and downtime. The Rapid Rigging System enables theatre installers to more easily install speakers and cabling with existing high-voltage power into the rigging system for deployment into an auditorium.

We also offer a vast SLS speaker suite that provides flexibility and can cater to the diverse needs of our customers.

Q. What are the unique features of the Dolby Multichannel Amplifier and how does it benefit exhibitors?

A. The Dolby Multichannel Amplifier can replace up to 16 stereo amplifiers, using less space and producing less heat, to lower your overall costs. With less equipment to install, power, and maintain, you get a simpler and more efficient installation.

Q. What is unique in Dolby’s new IMS3000? And what are the benefits?

A. The Dolby IMS3000 offers an imaging server and audio processor in one, saving money and valuable space in the projection booth. Exhibitors can start with Dolby Audio 5.1 or 7.1; and when they are ready, exhibitors can purchase a license upgrade to a full Dolby Atmos playback experience to immerse patrons more deeply into the story.

The IMS3000, with the integrated audio processor simplifies your cinema system and design costs. Using the AES-67 digital audio output enables you to run only a single CAT6 line to a modern, digital audio amplifier system such as our Dolby Multichannel Amplifier. Furthermore, when an IMS3000 is coupled with one of our Dolby Multichannel Amplifiers, you can reduce your audio system requirements to a single rack of equipment with room to spare.

Q. Why is the SLS Audio product suite of speakers now part of Dolby’s product offerings?

A. First and foremost, Dolby acquired SLS Audio with the purpose of securing a talented team and differentiated technologies that we could focus on the reduction of cost of ownership of Dolby Atmos installations while also offering new ribbon-based speaker choices to our exhibition partners.

Our new Rapid Rigging System, which is agnostic to speaker manufacturer, and the Dolby Multichannel Amplifier came out of our SLS Audio team.

Furthermore, we have some exciting ideas and innovations to bring to our speaker lineup to not only further differentiate our speaker offering independently, but also further fulfill our desire to more tightly integrate our audio and image playback chain.

Q. Are exhibitors upgrading to Dolby Atmos only in their PLF or large auditoriums?

A. Dolby Atmos is not just for the premium large format (PLF) screens or biggest rooms. There is still some confusion in the marketplace about Dolby Atmos being intended strictly for a circuit’s biggest rooms (PLF rooms, 300+ seats). Not so: Dolby Atmos is very flexible and can be installed in smaller rooms (VIP configurations, 100+ seats). For example, AMC’s Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles just installed Dolby Atmos across all 18 screens making it the largest, all complex wide deployment of Dolby Atmos in the US. In addition, many exhibitors around the globe are moving to this trend in bringing a premium sound experience to every auditorium in the complex because their patrons are noticing the difference. Exhibitors sites including United Cinemas (Melbourne, Australia), PVR ICON Cinemas (Andheri, India), Real Cinemas (Dubai), DT Cinemas (Noida, India), Suncity Cinema (Mumbai, India), Shanghai Duo Yun Xuan (Shanghai, China), and the Sky Cinema (Hong Kong) among others around the globe have done full complex implementations. We have also seen many sites add additional Dolby Atmos play down screens to their complexes. Dolby has invested significantly in research and development to provide more cost effective solutions for Dolby Atmos.

The continuous flow of Dolby Atmos content has helped accelerate Dolby Atmos installations to over 2,700 screens worldwide. Currently, more than 650 Dolby Atmos titles have been released or announced to date by all major studios, giving exhibitors a wide variety of content to offer its patrons.

Q. How do the various Dolby products work together to create an integrated cinema solution?

A. Dolby offers a full range of audio, imaging, accessibility, and content management solutions designed to give audiences the most spectacular, fully immersive cinema experience available to date.
Dolby has been collaborating with dealers, exhibitors, and the industry at large to bring the most efficient, cost-effective, flexible solutions to theaters around the world. Our IMS3000 combines Dolby audio and image processing in one unit. When coupled with our Dolby Multichannel Amplifier and SLS Express Series, together, they offer an enhanced feature set that cannot be realized when used independently or mixed with other manufacturer’s products. An integrated solution affords Dolby a wider pallet to bring innovation throughout the entire image and audio chain that will exceed any of those designed into a single product.