throughout the equipment ' s operational lifetime ).
" We chose Christie projectors for this theatre . We have been working with the company for years , and have found it to be an excellent manufacturer ," says Leonid Yakovlev , Technical Director of the Cinema Star chain . " Every consideration was made to ensure cinemagoers ' comfort in all 616 seats .
Yury Mishin , Chief Equipment Engineer at Cinema Star , added : " From Christie ' s wide range of technology , we opted for digital projectors for our screens . When compared to cinema projectors with similar specifications from other manufacturers , Christie projectors stand out for their ease of use , reliability and maintainability . I would also note the exceptional quality of the xenon lamps ." The choice of Christie RealLaser technology for the Cinema Star multiplex was no accident : " We reviewed the market for cinema projectors with laser illumination and concluded that there were simply no other contenders in the RGB lighting system segment . We hope to use these projectors for many years to come , and that they prove to be a cost-effective choice ," adds Yury .
" Cinema Star is a long-standing Christie partner , and two thirds of the chain ' s screens are already equipped with our projectors . We have been collaborating for nearly a decade now , and we are delighted that Cinema Star has chosen Christie equipment and our flagship CP4440-RGB projector with RealLaser illumination technology for its new screen ", added Anna Vostretsova , Christie ' s Business Development Manager in Russia . The multiplex in Kvartal West on Aminyevskoye Shosse is the chain ' s thirtieth theatre .
Nite Owl Theatre Selects CES + & Cinionic to Deliver a Laser Drive-In Cinema , Miami
Nite Owl Theatre brings a laserpowered drive-in cinema experience to the heart of Miami with Laser Projection from Cinionic , the Barco , CGS , and ALPD cinema joint venture . Working with CES +, the Nite Owl Theatre deployed state-of-the-art .
4K RGB laser Barco Series 4 projection in a mobile airstream RV , upgrading the drive-in location from 35mm to the next generation of digital presentation technology . The Knight Foundation-backed Nite Owl Drive-In offers movie aficionados in the Miami area a way to reconnect with the big screen from the safety of their car . Featuring a 53-foot screen , the innovative theatre concept can accommodate between 65-70 cars per screening . The 4K laser projection provided by Barco ' s award-winning Series 4 model ensures theatre guests will enjoy enhanced visual experiences , with brighter higher quality images , while maintaining social distance in the new venue .
" Taking 4K RGB Laser projection outdoors in Miami was going to be a challenge . My dream has always been to work with Barco and Harkness Screens on a massive Drive- In Theatre and to bring Art-House Cinema quality deep in the heart of downtown ," said Nite Owl founder , Nayib Estefan . " Working with CES + and Airstream Trailers , we were able to seamlessly outfit a 22-foot Airstream Bambi with the gnarliest 4K DCP laser rig Miami has ever seen . Finally - the Nite Owl can play all the 4K remasters of classic films , and new content we have never been able to access . Which is exciting after having previously operated a strictly 35mm repertory theatre . Anyone that has been to a Nite Owl Drive-In show will tell you : this is the best that Cinema has looked , ever ."
As audiences around the world continue to crave community entertainment experiences , there has been a renewed interest in drive-in and theatre concepts . The exceptionally bright laser cinema technology from Cinionic makes bringing exceptional cinema presentation in outdoor settings possible like never before , with high brightness and a reduced environmental impact . Over 200 global exhibitors today turn to Cinionic ' s leading portfolio of laser technology for ways to deliver unparalleled cinematic experiences for their guests , with more than 20,000 laser units currently in the field . In 2019 , Cinionic introduced Barco Series 4 as part of its leading portfolio of laser projectors . The stand-out Series 4 laser projection platform delivers a new visual standard in cinema with vivid colours , high uniformity , and the patented Barco AIM ( Active Image Management ), facilitating unparalleled movie presentations for theatre guests .
Cinionic ' s Laser Projection Illuminates Cinema in the KSA for AMC
AMC Saudi Arabia expands its 4K presence in the KSA with four new locations powered by laser projection from Cinionic , the Barco , CGS , and ALPD cinema joint venture . Since entering the KSA two years ago , the circuit operated by AMC has grown to 40 screens , with more on the way later this year . From the start , AMC KSA has trusted Cinionic ' s leading portfolio of 4K laser cinema solutions to power its theatres throughout Saudi Arabia .
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