XPAND Acquires Assets of NuVision Technologies, Securing its Leading Position in 3D Digital Technology

X6D Limited, a European company whose products and services are marketed under the XpanD brand name, formally announced today that the active 3D cinema glasses assets of NuVision Technologies LLC, a widely recognized manufacturer of superior stereoscopic delivery systems with production facilities in Oregon, have been acquired by an Oregon corporation controlled by X6D Limited.

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XDC and Sound Associates Announce Partnership Agreement

From its beginnings in 1958, Sound Associates has continued to provide solutions to the technical challenges for film exhibition – including preview theatres, bespoke locations, independents, and the multiplex operators – specifying, installing and commissioning equipment designed to maximise the viewing and listening enjoyment for all audiences. Fabrice Testa, Vice President Sales & Business Development at XDC, said: “We are very proud to have signed a partnership agreement with Sound Associates. They enjoy excellent relationships with all the key exhibitors, along with the major industry projector and server suppliers. They have an impressive history in digital cinema – from the installation of single screens up to the global provision of fully integrated and networked D-Cinema solutions inside multiplex venues.”

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Real Image’s Advanced Forensic Technology

Real Image Media Technologies (RIMT), India’s leading developer and provider of Digital Media Technology in the film, video and audio domain, has announced that all cinemas equipped with its Qube Digital Cinema System within the country were being enhanced to include the highest level of anti-piracy measures.

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The Marche du film Festival de Cannes and SmartJog announce partnership

The Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes and SmartJog are pleased to announce their digital delivery partnership which will provide Distributors with a fast and secure way to send their video material digitally to the Market. SmartJog, a global leader in digital delivery in 65 countries, is providing their SmartExpress service with a local SmartExpress partner in Cannes; UTRAM.

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CATCH SPIRIT OF THE MARATHON IN HIGH-DEFINITION AT SELECT CINEPLEX ENTERTAINMENT THEATRES FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY

Cineplex Entertainment is pleased to announce the one-time only presentation of the highly anticipated documentary Spirit of the Marathon in High Definition (HD), on Wednesday April 9th exclusively at 52 select Cineplex Entertainment theatres throughout Canada.

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Imax Signs Texas Instruments For Digital Projectors

Imax Corp. (IMAX) will use Texas Instruments Inc.’s ( TXN) DLP Cinema technology in its forthcoming digital-projection system, the companies confirmed Tuesday.

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NEC Hires Seasoned Digital media Executive As General Manager Of Digital Cinema Division

NEC Corporation of America, a premier provider of IT and network solutions and services, today announced that Jim Reisteter has joined the company as the general manager of the Digital Cinema Division. He will report to the vice president of the Solutions Business, Yuji Ichimura. Reisteter offers a diverse and successful background in sales leadership, marketing and general management of Fortune 50, mid-cap and re-start organizations.

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UK Film Council backs British film industry push into Asia at Hong Kong Filmart

The UK Film Council is backing 11 British film businesses looking to build their trading links with China, Hong Kong and other parts of Asia through participating in Asia’s biggest film and TV market, the Hong Kong FILMART, 17-20 March 2008.

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More Christie Projectors, More Choices

Christie, a global leader in Digital Cinema, with over 4,600 Digital Cinema systems installed worldwide, continues to set the pace in the industry with an expanded family of Digital Cinema products perfectly tailored to meet the needs of the exhibitor.  At the 2008 ShoWest convention in Las Vegas, the company will showcase its latest CP2000 series product line, including projectors with three new brightness levels and a new dual projector 3D system.

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SONY DIGITAL CINEMA GROUP TO OFFER INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS FOR EXHIBITORS

Sony Electronics has formed a new integrated business group that will provide movie theater owners with a variety of tools to support the sales and marketing of 4K CineAlta™ digital projection systems in the United States.

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