Date: 03/05/2010

Cinedigm adding another 300 satellite-enabled theaters by end of 2010

Digital cinema expert Cinedigm has planned to more than double its network of satellite-enabled theatre locations across the United States by deploying an additional 300 locations by the end of 2010 to reach a total of 575 locations.

Satellite-enabled theaters save logistical expenses and the energy wastage involved in film distribution and also allows movie producers to launch movie simultaneously all over the world. Also the famous sports events and any such live events can now be watched in the theatres on big screens.

"Satellite delivery is the most secure, the most efficient and the most environmentally friendly way to deliver movies and other content to theatres. Throughout the motion picture industry there are strong advocates leading the charge to be more 'green.' We expect that Cinedigm's network expansion will serve as a catalyst for studios and independent distributors to embrace the many benefits satellite delivery brings to exhibitors and the environment," said Chuck Goldwater, President of Cinedigm's Media Services Group.

"Cinedigm's Digital Media Services Group delivers hundreds of pieces of content each week on the safest, most robust, and fastest satellite network in the cinema industry with exceptional reliability track record," said Gerd Jakuszeit, President of Cinedigm's Digital Media Services Group. "As the rollout of digital cinema theatres accelerates the addition of these satellite systems will enhance Cinedigm's ability to deliver content securely and cost effectively to even more locations."

The other digital theatre technology providers in the market include, Barco, Christie, Deluxe Digital Studios, Dolby Laboratories, Digital Projection International, IMAX, Kodak, NEC, RealD Cinema, Digital Cinema Camera Company, Sony, Technicolor, XDC, and Panasonic.