AMC Entertainment Inc. reached an agreement in principle with Sony
Electronics to install 4K digital-cinema projection systems across
its theatre circuit. With 309 theatres and 4,628 screens, AMC will
be the largest entertainment company equipped with 4K digital
technology in North America.
The AMC rollout of Sony digital projection systems is planned to
begin in the second calendar quarter of 2009 and continue across
AMC's North American theatre circuit through 2012. Currently, AMC
features Sony's digital projection systems in 11 theatres on 150
screens; 29 of the current Sony-equipped screens feature 3D
capabilities.
"AMC's decision to install Sony's 4K projection systems is a clear
commitment to provide an entertainment experience that far exceeds
any other venue," said Gary Johns, VP of Sony Electronics' Digital
Cinema Systems Division.
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AMC to convert entire circuit to Sony 4K digital
April 8, 2009
AMC to convert entire circuit to Sony 4K digital
April 8, 2009
AMC Entertainment Inc. reached an agreement in principle with Sony Electronics to install 4K digital-cinema projection systems across its theatre circuit. With 309 theatres and 4,628 screens, AMC will be the largest entertainment company equipped with 4K digital technology in North America.
The AMC rollout of Sony digital projection systems is planned to begin in the second calendar quarter of 2009 and continue across AMC's North American theatre circuit through 2012. Currently, AMC features Sony's digital projection systems in 11 theatres on 150 screens; 29 of the current Sony-equipped screens feature 3D capabilities.
"AMC's decision to install Sony's 4K projection systems is a clear commitment to provide an entertainment experience that far exceeds any other venue," said Gary Johns, VP of Sony Electronics' Digital Cinema Systems Division.
The AMC rollout of Sony digital projection systems is planned to begin in the second calendar quarter of 2009 and continue across AMC's North American theatre circuit through 2012. Currently, AMC features Sony's digital projection systems in 11 theatres on 150 screens; 29 of the current Sony-equipped screens feature 3D capabilities.
"AMC's decision to install Sony's 4K projection systems is a clear commitment to provide an entertainment experience that far exceeds any other venue," said Gary Johns, VP of Sony Electronics' Digital Cinema Systems Division.
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