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Barco premieres small venue digital cinema projector at Cinema Expo Amsterdam.

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Kortrijk, Belgium, 25 June 2008. At the Cinema Expo trade show, digital cinema pioneer Barco has introduced the DP-1200, a custom-designed cinema projector for the small venue market.. Thanks to the DP-1200, smaller theaters now also have access to digital cinema at an affordable price.

Barco presents its latest 3D digital technologies at Cinema Expo in Amsterdam

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Kortrijk, Belgium, 25 June 2008. Barco, a global leader in digital cinema, is proud to present its 3D solutions to the big audience at this year's Cinema Expo. Today, Barco's entire digital cinema projector fleet is suited to show all of the latest 3D digital technologies, hereby confirming its leading position. Barco's 3D solutions are compatible with all 3D technologies available in the market today. To further develop and improve 3D solutions for the future, Barco works closely together with: REAL-D, Dolby, MasterImage and ExpanD.

Barco Launches EMEA Certified Service Partner (CSP) program to establish European-wide digital cinema service and support network

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

KORTRIJK, Belgium, 25 June 2008. Barco, a global leader in digital cinema, is delighted to announce the introduction of its Certified Service Partner (CSP) Program. Launched at Cinema Expo 2008, the program is the cornerstone of Barco's commitment to provide its rapidly expanding European digital cinema customer base with the highest quality local service and support.

Barco Launches Global Training and Certification Program for Digital Cinema Installers

Fri, 23 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Four-day training and certification course represents a strong commitment to customer service and support.

Rancho Cordova, CA — May 21, 2008 — Barco, a leading manufacturer in digital cinema and display technology, announces the launch of its global digital cinema installation certification program. For the Americas, a dedicated training facility has been specifically designed for the program in Rancho Cordova, California. EMEA training sessions will be performed in Belgium, and APAC trainings will be run in each territory where they will be adapted to each market's specific language needs.

Barco official digital projector supplier at 58th Berlinale

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Kortrijk, Belgium, 15 February 2008. Barco, a global leader in digital cinema, is proud to announce it is the official supplier of digital cinema projectors at the 58th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival.

Barco projects world premiere of U2 3D at Sundance Film Festival

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Using the latest in 3-D digital technology, the screening takes the concert movie to unprecedented heights. Crisp images, sharp colors, it's like being right there in the front row for the best U2 concert imaginable… and projected by Barco.

Barco's new 0.98 inch digital cinema platform fully endorsed by Major Hollywood studios

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Excellent image quality coupled with superior product design, which includes extra content security, embraced by studios and production community.

Barco celebrates 2,000th digital cinema projector milestone

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Kortrijk, Belgium, 21 December 2007. Barco is delighted to announce that it has reached its 2,000th 2K digital cinema projector milestone further reinforcing its position as a worldwide industry leader in the Digital Cinema Market. Barco now holds more than 55% market share in Europe and 65% in the Asian Pacific region and is further strengthening its position in the US.

Barco and Dolby Illuminate Malco Theatres for "Beowulf" 3D

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Sacramento, CA — December 21, 2007 — Digital cinema pioneer Barco announced today that Malco Theatres chose Barco and Dolby Laboratories' 3D Digital Cinema system exclusively for its Malco Paradiso complex 3D unveiling of the world's largest Dolby® 3D showing of "Beowulf".

Barco's cinema projectors shine bright in 3D for Paramount's Beowulf

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 07:00:00 GMT

Flawless performance of Barco's projectors on studio lot sets the benchmark for large screen digital 3D

Great Escapes Theatres and Barco debut in Digital Cinema Grand Opening

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Sacramento, CA — November 16, 2007 — Digital cinema pioneer Barco is proud to announce that Great Escapes Theatres chose Barco exclusively for its brand new Harrisburg complex located at the Harrisburg Mall in Pennsylvania.

Barco and Cinemeccanica further strengthening their cooperation with a Value Added Partnership.

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Kortrijk, Belgium, 3 October 2007. Barco, a global leader in digital cinema, and Cinemeccanica, the historical Italian projectors manufacturer, are delighted to strengthen their existing collaboration with a Value Added Partnership. With this agreement Cinemeccanica will have access to the new range of 0.98", 2K digital DLP Cinema® projectors from Barco which will allow them to promote and develop the world of digital cinema together.

Barco lights up Transformers movie premiere at LA film festival

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Flawless performance of Barco's new DP-3000 digital cinema projector at Westwood's National Theatre

Newest Kinepolis multiplex goes 3D with new Barco 2K digital cinema projectors

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Kortrijk, Belgium, 6 July 2007. Barco, a pioneer in digital cinema, is proud to announce that its latest range of 2K digital cinema projectors has been installed in Kinepolis's newest cinema multiplex at Oostende, Belgium. At the opening of the multiplex this weekend, Barco's 2K digital cinema projectors and Dolby 3D technology will enable Kinepolis to create a radically new 3D cinema experience for its visitors.

Barco enters agreement with Ushio enabling exhibitors to purchase digital cinema lamps through existing Ushio distribution network

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Kuurne, Belgium, 14 March 2007 – Digital Cinema pioneer Barco is delighted to announce that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Xenon lamp manufacturer, Ushio, enabling exhibitors to use Ushio's worldwide distribution network for their lamp supply for both analog as well as digital cinema projectors.

Barco introduces three new 2K digital cinema projectors at ShoWest

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Sacramento, CA — March 12, 2007 — At the 2007 ShoWest convention in Las Vegas, digital cinema pioneer Barco expands the DP series with three new multi-venue digital cinema projectors: the DP-1500, DP-2000 and the DP-3000. The DP-3000 is Barco's new flagship projector for screens up to 30m (98'). The DP-1500 and DP-2000 projectors, featuring the new 0.98 inch DLP Cinema® chip from Texas Instruments, are intended for mid and small-market venues.

Barco signs contract with GDC Technology for supply of 700 digital cinema projectors in China

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 07:00:00 GMT

Kortrijk, Belgium, 1 March, 2007. Barco, a global leader in digital cinema, is delighted to announce that it has entered into a Development and Supply agreement with GDC Technology Limited for the supply of 700 Barco 2K DLP Cinema® projectors in China.

Barco Lends Superman a Hand

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Over 1,400 special effects previewed on Barco digital cinema projector

Nominated for a 2007 Academy Award® for Best Achievement in Visual Effects (VFX), the movie "Superman Returns" used over 1400 VFX shots requiring a critical and consistent viewing environment, and a Barco D-Cine DP100 projector was central to the entire VFX review process.

Barco exclusive supplier of digital projectors at 57th Berlin International Film Festival

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Kortrijk, Belgium, 8 February 2007. Barco, a global leader in digital cinema, is delighted to have been chosen as the official supplier of digital cinema projectors at the 57th Berlin International Film Festival. For the third consecutive time, Barco is the sole supplier of digital cinema projectors at the Festival.

Barco achieves 1000th Digital Cinema projector milestone

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:15:00 GMT

Kortrijk, Belgium, 20 December 2006. Barco is delighted to announce that it has reached its 1000th 2K Digital Cinema projector milestone further reinforcing its position as a worldwide industry leader in the Digital Cinema Market. Barco now holds more than 55% market share in Europe and 65% in the Asian Pacific region and is currently enjoying, in the US, its fastest growth of any single region. The digital cinema revolution has truly begun and in order to meet the expected upsurge in demand, Barco is increasing its capacity from the current 300 units a month to 500 a month in 2007.

Enhanced brightness levels for Barco's 2K digital cinema projectors

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 08:00:00 GMT

High power 6.5 kW lamp fully compatible with installed digital cinema projector base

Kortrijk, Belgium, 4 December 2006. Digital cinema pioneer Barco is pleased to announce that new high power lamps are available for its high end DP-100 digital cinema projector. Featuring a new 6.5kW lamp from OSRAM, the DP-100 delivers vibrant colors at 22,000 lumens, allowing it to light up even the biggest theater screens. The new 6.5kW DHP lamp, bundling optimum lamp lifetime and increased brightness, is available from January 2007 onwards and is compatible with the installed base of DP-100 projectors.

Barco and OSRAM offer one stop shop for Digital Cinema lamps

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Kuurne, Belgium, 4 December 2006 – Digital Cinema pioneer Barco is delighted to announce a cooperation with OSRAM. Through the OSRAM worldwide lamp supplier distribution network, exhibitors now have access to a one stop shop for lamp supply for both analog as well as digital cinema projectors.

Kinepolis launches XL Gaming with Barco 2k Digital Cinema projectors

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:00:00 GMT

Kortrijk, Belgium, 7 November 2006. From Saturday 18 November onwards, gaming enthusiasts at Kinepolis Bruges will be able to play on the big screen with the help of Barco's latest Digital Cinema Solution. The gaming concept is also to be rolled out to other Kinepolis complexes in 2007. With this move, Kinepolis and Barco are taking their first steps in the world of interactive entertainment.

Malco Theatres chooses Barco for digital conversion of Arkansas cinema multiplex

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 09:00:00 GMT

Digital cinema pioneer Barco announced today that Malco Theatres chose Barco and Dolby Laboratories, exclusively for one of its Arkansas complexes.

Yelmo Cineplex installs 2K Barco digital cinema system as winner of MEDIA Salles' DigiTraining Plus 2006

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Kortrijk, Belgium, 25 September, 2006 – As a leading manufacturer of Digital Cinema solutions, Barco is delighted to be part of the MEDIA Salles training program, which allows three European exhibitors to obtain digital cinema hands-on experience in their own theater. Yelmo Cineplex Madrid is the first exhibitor to have the system installed. Installing digital projection is a significant step forward as it will enable cinemas to maximize their return on investment by using the cinemas for alternative content, such as the Gaming, a rapidly growing trend.

Barco enters a new dimension with "Monster House 3D"

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 09:00:00 GMT

Barco 2K digital cinema projectors used in REAL D Digital 3D Cinema presentation of Columbia Pictures' "Monster House 3D."

Thomson, through its Technicolor Digital Cinema business, to deploy Barco 2k digital cinema projectors in 130 Kinepolis theaters in Belgium in first, full nationwide digital conversion of a theater network in Europe

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 13:00:00 GMT

Kortrijk, Belgium, 6 July, 2006 - Barco, pioneer in digital cinema visualization, is delighted to announce that Thomson will deploy its 2k digital cinema projectors in 130 Kinepolis theaters. This is the first, full nationwide digital conversion of a theater network in Europe. The units will be supplied to Kinepolis via Technicolor Digital Cinema who will deploy, maintain and monitor all of the digital cinema systems, including Technicolor's proprietary theater management system (TMS).

Barco and Dadi Digital Cinemas sign historic agreement for large scale digital cinema deployment in China

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 16:40:00 GMT

Beijing, China, 27 June 2006 – Digital cinema pioneer Barco and Guangdong Dadi Digital Cinema China Ltd. today signed a historic agreement to roll out digital cinema across Guangdong province in China. Dadi digital cinemas will deploy up to 300 digital projectors, of which 100 are ordered today and will be installed over the next 18 months. Guangdong Dadi Digital Cinema Chain Ltd. is a full subsidiary of Sino-I, a Hong Kong listed company, which is active in several IT related businesses across China.

Barco premieres dedicated digital cinema projector for post production

Sun, 25 Jun 2006 16:00:00 GMT

Kuurne, Belgium, 26 June 2006 – Digital cinema expert Barco is delighted to announce the launch of a new digital cinema projector specifically designed and built to meet the enhanced performance needs of the post production market. The D-Cine Premiere DP90P features enhanced image detail and increased color space for optimum image rendering.

XDC adds 20 Barco 2k digital cinema projectors to its European roll out

Sun, 25 Jun 2006 16:00:00 GMT

Kuurne, Belgium, 26 June 2006 - Barco, pioneer in digital cinema visualization, announces that XDC have added another twenty 2k digital cinema projectors to their already substantial roll out of Barco projectors. Consisting of a combination of DP90 and DP100 projectors XDC have invested in Barco based on a long standing and successful relationship.