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published: 28-Mar-08
territories: Canada, USA - South and Central America
categories: New product/service, Technology deal
Charlotte Jones
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> Imax scoops two large deals for new digital system


Imax has concluded two large deals for its forthcoming digital projection system, shortly after signing the largest deal in the company's history, namely 100 screens with AMC over a three year period starting 2008. In the US market, Regal Cinemas has secured an order for 31 digital Imax projection systems in 20 major cinema markets, bringing the total number of Imax theatres in Regal venues to 52 by end 2010. Under terms of the joint venture agreement, Imax and Regal will share both the cost and the revenues, but no further details of the split were available. The first theatres will be installed by November 2008, in time for the release of the next movie in the Harry Potter franchise.
In a separate deal, Imax has agreed for Giencourt Investments S.A, a member of the RACIMEC International Group, to purchase and install 35 digital projection systems across Central and South America over the next six years. The deal in Latin America is the second largest for Imax, following the 100 screen deal with AMC, and reflects the potential of cinema markets across the region. As part of the deal RACIMEC will provide an initial deposit with guarantees for future payment and opening dates of new theatres. In 2005, RACIMEC also signed a deal for three Imax systems in Chile and Venezuela.
Our take...
The recent deals are testament to the advantages of the forthcoming digital projection system, which Imax has since revealed will comprise two DLP Cinema projectors, instead of the two Sony 4K machines as previously stated. The digital system lowers initial capital costs for the equipment, as well as drastically lowering average print costs, in turn making it a far more attractive option for Studio releases. Last but not least, some high profile 3D releases are also expected to make it on to Imax screens including the specially prepared slate from Dreamworks Animation. Imax has around 300 commercial cinema screens worldwide, of which 60 per cent are housed in North America. The two recent deals with AMC and Regal will bring the total screen base to over 300 in North America alone.


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categories: Technology deal
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published: 09-Jun-08
territories: USA
categories: Market data analysis
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AccessIT to deliver live 3D broadcasts

published: 06-Jun-08
territories: USA
categories: New product/service
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DTS Digital Cinema arm sold off

published: 14-May-08
territories: UK, USA
categories: New product/service
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AccessIT selected for independent roll-out

published: 14-Apr-08
territories: USA
categories: New product/service, Technology deal
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Disney banks animated future on 3D

published: 10-Apr-08
territories: USA
categories: New product/service, Content deal
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First quarter 2008 US box office stable secure

published: 01-Apr-08
territories: USA
categories: Market data analysis
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Imax scoops two large deals for new digital system

published: 28-Mar-08
territories: Canada, USA - South and Central America
categories: New product/service, Technology deal
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Kodak enters North American market as D-Cinema facilita...

published: 19-Mar-08
territories: USA, Canada
categories: Technology deal
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Revision to US cinema data series secure

published: 17-Mar-08
territories: USA
categories: Market data/forecast revision
Charlotte Jones more

U23D most popular in Ireland

published: 27-Feb-08
territories: Ireland, UK, USA
categories: Market data analysis
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January 2008 admissions off to slow start secure

published: 22-Feb-08
territories: France, UK, USA
categories: Market data analysis
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Disney leading major digital 3D cinema bandwagon

published: 11-Feb-08
territories: USA
categories: General market development
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Record US box office revenues secure

published: 03-Jan-08
territories: USA
categories: Market data analysis
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Imax secures largest order to date from AMC Theatres

published: 13-Dec-07
territories: Canada, USA
categories: Technology deal
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> Reports
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Digital Cinema: Global and European roll-out, business ... secure

This comprehensive report includes a full analysis of the global digital cinema roll-out, including all Screen Digest's proprietary market data and forecasts for digital screens to 2012, business models and value chain, an analysis of the current situation and perspectives in Europe, the value proposition for distributors and exhibitors, including digital 3D and alternative content, and full profiles of leading companies and countries
published: 10-Dec-07
territories: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea. Rep [S], Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE, UK, USA
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The Business Case for Digital 3D Cinema Exhibition secure

This report is the first major analysis of this rapidly growing sector. It includes 5 year forecasts for digital 3D cinema screens by major territory, exhibitor business models as well as analysis of potential revenues and profit margins for the industry
published: 20-Jun-07
territories: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea. Rep [S], Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, UAE, USA, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Turkey
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> Articles
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Digital cinema poised on the cusp secure

It is on the verge of becoming mainstream in the US but development in Europe and Asia is lagging. At the end of 2007, there were 6,456 d-screens worldwide. A rise of 115 per cent over 2006 and 6.5 per cent of the world's modern screens. Of these 4,650 were in the USA.
published: 17-Jun-08
territories: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea. Rep [S], Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela - Asia-Pacific, South and Central America, Central and Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union, North America, Regional Totals, Western Europe
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Local markets for indigenous films secure

Ten film markets recorded box office revenue of more than $100m for local films
published: 15-May-08
territories: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Italy, Japan, Korea. Rep [S], Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK - World
Charlotte Jones more

Nascent digital 3D screen base secure

With a five-fold increase in the number of 3D digital screens opened during the past year, interest in Europe is now picking up pace
published: 26-Mar-08
territories: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea. Rep [S], Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UK, USA - Asia-Pacific, South and Central America, Central and Eastern Europe, Europe, Africa and Middle East, North America, Western Europe
Charlotte Jones more

Steady growth in large screens secure

A record number of large format cinema screen openings is expected in 2008, with 3D a key element
published: 22-Feb-08
territories: Canada, China, France, India, Japan, Korea. Rep [S], Mexico, Spain, UK, USA - Asia-Pacific, South and Central America, Central and Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East, North America, Western Europe
Charlotte Jones more

US cinema-to-DVD window stabilises secure

The rate of reduction in the average time between theatrical and DVD release has slowed
published: 22-Feb-08
territories: USA
Marie Bloomfield more

Blockbusters dominate US cinema secure

Box office is polarised between strong hits and weaker 'also-ran- movies
published: 23-Jan-08
territories: USA
Charlotte Jones more

Record global cinema box office secure

Continuing shift in balance of world cinema business
published: 22-Oct-07
territories: Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea. Rep [S], Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia & Montenegro, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, Ukraine, UK, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela, Bolivia - Asia-Pacific, South and Central America, Central and Eastern Europe, Europe, North America, Western Europe
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US still leads in digital screens secure

Worldwide d-cinema screen count is now over 4,000
published: 14-Sep-07
territories: Ireland, Japan, Korea. Rep [S], Norway, Saudi Arabia, UK, USA - Europe, North America
Charlotte Jones more

Mobile movies' slow-motion start secure

Poor content is stunting the commercialisation of movie downloads to mobile devices
published: 14-Sep-07
territories: Belgium, Canada, France, Jordan, South Africa, UK, USA
Julien Theys more

Rapid roll-out of digital 3D screens secure

Studio content is providing a solid foundation for expansion towards the 6,000 screens predicted by Screen Digest for 2009
published: 19-Jul-07
territories: Germany, UK, USA - Europe, Latin America, North America, World
Charlotte Jones more


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