HONG KONG (Nov 6, 2017) – Global 3D and visual technology leader RealD announced today that it has been chosen as the exclusive 3D provider for all major motion picture studio feature film and product presentations at Asia’s leading cinema industry event, CineAsia 2017 (December 11 – 14).
RealD will exclusively screen all studio 3D feature film previews and presentations in the 637 seat Theatre 1 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
Edman Chan, Vice President and General Manager Asia Pacific of RealD said “We’re delighted that our leading RealD technology will be used to present the exciting 3D product coming out in 2017/18 to the Asian cinema industry. Our mission is to facilitate our exhibitor partners with the best movie-going experience for their audience. And in the same manner we hope to offer all CineAsia participants with the best possible presentation.”
Andrew Sunshine, Vice President of the Film Expo Group added “We are proud to announce RealD will be retaining its position as our exclusive 3D partner at CineAsia this year. The 2017/18 line up of 3D films is incredibly exciting this year and we’re looking forward to each production being shown on the leading screens in the industry”
RealD pioneered digital 3D cinema and today has the world’s largest 3D cinema platform. RealD’s dominant market share is comprised of a network of theatres that include more than 29,000 installed screens, as well as a backlog of 4,000 additional contracted installations in 72 countries with over 1,200 exhibition partners. RealD is the world’s preeminent 3D brand, with well over 2 billion people having experienced a movie in RealD 3D.
RealD has also expanded far beyond 3D technology to offer movie-goers a complete cinema experience. To date, there are more than 25 cinema locations across mainland China built as LUXE: A RealD Experience, RealD’s premium large screen brand. LUXE screens offer a package of highest standard technology including projection and sound system and RealD’s revolutionary screen technology, aiming to provide audiences with the most comprehensive and technically advanced movie-going experience available.
At CineAsia 2017, cinema exhibition and distribution professionals from across Asia will assemble in Hong Kong to view the latest upcoming cinema releases; discover new products, services, and technologies; and network with industry peers.
About RealD Inc.
Globally recognised as the world’s visual technology leader, RealD pioneered digital 3D cinema and today has the world’s largest 3D cinema platform. RealD’s dominant market share is comprised of a network of theatres that include more than 29,000 installed screens with a backlog of 4,000 additional contracted installations in 72 countries with over 1,200 exhibition partners. RealD is the world’s preeminent 3D brand, with well over 2 billion people having experienced a movie in RealD 3D.
RealD has offices in Beverly Hills, Boulder, London, Moscow, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong and Tokyo. For more information, please visit our website at www.reald.com.
About CineAsia
CineAsia will take place from 11-14 December 2017 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre in Hong Kong. The CineAsia trade show is where cinema exhibition and distribution professional come to do business and network. The convention will also feature product presentations and screenings of major upcoming films, exclusive sponsored events, and seminars relating to current and future trends happening across the industry.
About Film Expo Group
The Film Expo Group is the premier organizer of events in the motion picture industry. The Film Expo Group produces CineAsia, held in Hong Kong; CineEurope, held in Barcelona; and ShowEast, held in Miami. 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 CineAsia can be found at www.cineasia.com.
About GDC Technology Limited
GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’) is a leading digital cinema solutions provider. GDC develops, manufactures and sells media servers, content storage systems, theatre management systems and network operations center software for the global cinema industry. GDC is a licensee of the DTS:X object-based immersive sound technology from DTS, Inc. for the development of its media servers. In addition, GDC also provides a suite of digital cinema products and services, including integrated projection systems, 3D products, projector lamps and silver screens. GDC Digital Cinema Network Limited, a GDC subsidiary, manages VPF for over 6,300 theatre screens and with more than 650 studios or motion picture distributors worldwide. For more information, please visit www.gdc-tech.com.
About Hong Kong Tourism Board
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is the supporting organization of CineAsia. The Hong Kong Tourism Board is a government-subvented body tasked with marketing and promoting Hong Kong as a travel destination and enhancing visitors’ experience once they have arrived. In fulfilling its objectives, the HKTB organizes comprehensive campaigns and a year-round programme of events, which also serve to provide a business platform for travel-related sectors. The HKTB also established Meetings and Exhibitions Hong Kong (MEHK) to strengthen the city’s position as the prime destination for meetings, incentive trips, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE) in Asia. MEHK offers extensive support services that make MICE events simple to setup and smooth to execute.
For more information please contact.
Media Contacts:
Sen-lun Yu (RealD)
syu@reald.com
+86 10 6590 0889
Dana Moutis
dana.moutis@filmexpos.com
212.493.4424
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