Doremi Labs, the global leader in entertainment technology, is pleased to announce that total shipments of its Digital Cinema servers and IMBs have exceeded 50,000 units worldwide. Demand for its DCI certified Integrated Media Block (IMB), with 3D High Frame Rate support, 4K and alternative inputs continues to rise and position Doremi as a pioneer in the digital cinema industry.

Doremi’s commitment to cutting edge cinema technology has played a vital role in enhancing the digital cinema industry. Doremi was the first to achieve DCI compliance with its DCP Server product line, and has recently achieved DCI compliance with its newly introduced IMS1000 Integrated Media Server. Moreover, the company’s involvement in 4K development and 3D High Frame Rate playback has been a major contributor to the company’s success.

Doremi has been actively bridging alliances with international cinema operators seeking upgradable and future-proof products. Worldwide presence has been established as the company announced DLP® based market share dominance in Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, EMEA and North America. Doremi also brokered an exclusive deal to sell 350 digital cinema servers to China’s Wanda Cinema Line — the world’s largest cinema operator. These critical business achievements propelled Doremi’s sales and reputation as a market leader.

“The 50,000 unit mark is a huge milestone for our company, and it’s further evidence that Doremi is the top manufacturer driving the industry with its technological advancements,” said Michael Archer, Vice President of Digital Cinema, Doremi Labs.

ArcLight Cinemas in its first expansion outside the Greater Los Angeles market has selected Doremi technology to manage its unique new 14-screen 1,800-seat cinema in San Diego. The complex will feature both 2k and 4k Integrated Media Blocks (IMBs) and Doremi servers. In addition, the installation includes a comprehensive accessibility package for the hearing and sight impaired.

“To create the ideal movie-going experience, the leading state-of-the-art technology is required.” said Joe Miraglia, Director of Design, Construction and Facilities, Pacific Theatres . “Our decision to partner with Doremi and their integrated platform is representative of our commitment to an unprecedented combination of technology, amenities, reliability, and customer service.”

“Doremi’s superior level of customer service and technical support were among some of the factors that influenced ArcLight’s decision.” commented Jose Alvarado, President, ACS Enterprises. ACS Enterprises managed the installation as well procurement of equipment.

“By offering the most advanced and flexible feature set for their product lines, partnering with Doremi was the right choice for us” added Joe Miraglia.

ArcLight Cinema’s signature theater amenities will be supplemented with the industry’s most advanced accessibility devices, the Doremi CaptiView and Fidelio. “The CaptiView provides a discrete in-seat caption display and the Fidelio wireless audio system delivers descriptive narration for the visually impaired and amplified sound for the hearing impaired.” said Beth Figge, Sr. Sales Manager, Doremi. “These exceptional accessories help ArcLight to champion its commitment to accessibility and provide unique entertainment experiences to a diverse marketplace.”

About ArcLight:

ArcLight Cinemas, created by Pacific Theatres, represents an evolution in the movie going experience. With locations in Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, Pasadena, El Segundo and La Jolla, ArcLight Cinemas offers an unprecedented combination of technology, amenities, comfort, and customer service. Facilities include the historic Cinerama Dome (only at the Hollywood location) and state-of-the-art “black box” auditoriums as well as a café bar and a cinema-focused gift shop. Tickets can be purchased online without a fee and printed at home and at the theaters’ automated ticketing kiosks.

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Doremi, the world’s leader in digital cinema technology, announced today that its cutting-edge, digital entertainment offering, the IMS1000 has passed the Compliance Test Plan (CTP) and achieved the DCI standard of excellence. The unique integrated media server is the first* commercially available single board Integrated Media Server (IMS) solution on the market, with key features that include a combined SMS, digital storage and a secure DCI image media block in a compact form that enables it to fit inside DLP projectors.

“Passing the CTP with our IMS1000 is indicative of the hard work exerted by our team at Doremi. We knew the design of the IMS1000 would be required to meet the new DCI guidelines related to storage,” stated Michael Archer, VP of Digital Cinema, Doremi. “Systems using off the shelf storage or central storage just won’t meet DCI and studio expectations.”

“The introduction of the IMS1000 helps Barco deliver the required integrated solution for the market with our new 10s projector line, said Wim Buyens, Senior Vice President, Entertainment Division. The tested reliability and ease of use has made this the right solution for today’s exhibitors.”

“The NC900 is being delivered with the state of art IMS platform, stated Atsuki Kuroda, General Manager, Projector Development Division. The cooperative development and testing between NEC and Doremi will ensure this product meets the rigorous environment inside of the projector.”

“Demonstration of adherence to industry-wide specifications is a critical milestone for an enhanced movie going experience” said Travis Spann, President and Laboratory Director, Aegisolve, Inc. “As a NIST accredited and DCI licensed testing laboratory we report that DCI CTP review and testing of the Doremi IMS1000 is complete and the results indicate compliance with all applicable requirements.”

Higher Reliability and Lower Cost of Ownership

The Doremi IMS1000 is a state-of-the art, DCI compliant integrated media server that manages and delivers digital cinema experiences with efficiency and flexibility. The IMS1000 consumes approximately 65% less energy than the standard IMB and external storage significantly lowering the cost of ownership.

The IMS1000 is controlled by ethernet interface using a web based version of Cinelister, Doremi’s TMS or a third party TMS supporting Doremi servers. DCP ingest can be done through USB, eSATA, or Ethernet. The IMS1000 supports the highest jpeg2000 decoding capabilities, including 4K and 3D HFR and accepts alternative content including 4K HDMI® inputs, dual 3G SDI and live stream.

*For DLP® projectors

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Doremi announced today the exclusive sale of 350 digital cinema servers to China’s Wanda Cinema Line — the world’s largest cinema operator. Wanda Cinema Line has 100 premium cinemas with plans to have more than 1,000 screens across China by the end of 2012. They will add another 35 cinemas with 350 screens in China by the end of 2013. The acquisition of Doremi’s Integrated Media Block (IMB) with ShowVault digital cinema servers will supplement their continued rapid expansion across Asia.

“Our rapid expansion and recent acquisition calls for reliable products and flexible features. Both of which have been proven by Doremi during our initial deployment of their servers and IMBs in 2011” stated Ye Ning, General Manager of Wanda Cinema Line, “They offer complete solutions and a future proof product line, which is essential for our progression.”

“China’s cinema industry is rapidly growing and we are thrilled to supply Doremi’s unparalleled server technology and products to Wanda Cinema Line,” said Michael Archer, Vice President of Doremi Cinema. “Wanda, who is committed to the latest technology and patron satisfaction, represents the next generation of exhibition in Asia and across the world. We are happy to assist their growth with our technology.”

In May 2012, Wanda Group acquired the U.S.-based AMC Theaters. Following the merger it is now the world’s largest cinema operator. Wanda Cinema Line is a subsidiary of Wanda Group, it is the No.1 cinema chain in China.

About Wanda Group Co., Ltd.

Wanda Group was founded in 1988 and operates in five major industries, including commercial properties, luxury hotels, tourism investment, cultural Industry, and department store chain. The company has assets of 250 billion yuan ($40 billion) and an annual income of 140 billion yuan ($22.2 billion), and pays 20 billion yuan ($3.2 billion) in taxes. The company now operates 55 Wanda Plazas, 34 five-star hotels, 814 cinema screens, 46 department stores and 51 karaoke outlets across the country. By 2015, the company aims to increase its assets to 300 billion yuan ($44.8 billion) and income to 200 billion yuan ($31.7 billion), and pay 30 billion yuan ($4.8 billion) in taxes, becoming a world-class enterprise.
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About Wanda Cinema Line

Founded in 2005, Wanda Cinemas had built more than 100 cinemas and owned a total of over 1000 screens by the end of 2012. Box office revenues totaled almost RMB2.3 billion in 2012, with over 40 million viewers attracted during the year. This has firmly made Wanda Cinemas the No.1 cinema operator in China. With the continuous expansion of its cinemas, Wanda has crystallized its goal to build up the core competency of a chain cinema service brand. “Centering all efforts on the film viewing values and experience of the audience” is the core philosophy behind Wanda Cinemas’ chain operation services. “Chain operation ability, marketing innovation ability and service branding ability” are the three primary elements that manifest Wanda Cinemas’ core competitiveness.
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Technology from Doremi proved itself once again to be the crucial link between creative film production and extraordinary theatrical presentation. As a leading edge developer of digital servers for more than 25 years, Doremi has repeatedly delivered technologies that push the boundaries of motion pictures. This last year has been no exception.

Doremi is pleased to announce the release of its 3D HFR software and firmware updates. The updates will allow all existing IMBs (Integrated Media Block) in the field to be easily and remotely updated to support 3D HFR content.

Higher frame rates offer new creative possibilities for filmmakers and, most importantly, an exciting new experience for consumers that can’t be replicated in the home.

“HFR and Doremi Cinema’s IMB technology delivers the massive leap in quality necessary to invigorate and drive customers back into the theaters,” said Michael Archer, Vice President of Doremi Cinema. “The industry has a window of opportunity it must seize because HFR movies on the big screen can deliver an experience that consumers can’t get at home”.

About Mall of America®
Mall of America is the nation’s largest retail and entertainment complex. At 4.2 million square feet, MOA is home to more than 520 world-class shops; Nickelodeon Universe®, the nation’s largest indoor family amusement park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, a 1.2 million gallon walk-through aquarium; Moose Mountain Adventure Golf; Theatres at Mall of America® – a 14-screen movie theater with VIP theatre and more. The Mall opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. For more information visit www.mallofamerica.com.

Doremi is the leading developer and manufacturer of digital cinema servers and offers a range of video playback servers and converters for the video and events markets. At IBC2012 Doremi is presenting its latest technology that includes two new media players designed to streamline operations and expand opportunities for digital cinemas and for the events and large venue markets.

The LE100 live event player and the NP100 video player are each intended for specific markets. With the majority of the world’s movie screens now being digital, the new LE100 live event player is designed to simplify the presentation of alternative content which has the potential to increase theatre usage and revenues. For occasions including opera, sport, live band performances and theatrical events, the LE100 enables live 2D and 3D alternative content to be viewed by cinema audiences.

The LE100 is a 1RU video streaming and playback device for digital cinema satellite distribution applications. It plays HD 4:2:0 files up to 50Mbps and has native support for files created with MPEG2, H.264 or VC-1 compression. It accepts transport streams via Gigabit Ethernet or DVB-S/S2 satellite input that can be decompressed in real time for baseband (HDMI® / HD-SDI) playback. The incoming stream can also be recorded to the 1TB (40h) internal storage as a Digital Cinema Package (DCP) for future playback.

The NP100 video player is designed to provide the affordable, versatile media playback of quality 2D and 3D required for markets including special events, large venues, museums, theme parks and high-end digital signage. For these applications, file-based workflows and high definition video are now the norm.

Doremi’s NP100 allows the presentation of such high quality content that may be offered in many different forms from many different sources. Housed in a 1RU box, it is an affordable, versatile media player for SD and HD 4:2:0 files, up to 1080p60 and 50Mbps, and supports files created with MPEG2, H.264 or VC-1 compression. Supplied with Doremi Asset Manager software, it can play almost any required file.

Both the NP100 and LE100 have outputs that can include dual HDMI® and dual 3GSDI, and with support for full resolution 3D, and can connect to most 2D and 3D displays, including dual-projector setups. Control is via Ethernet and the included web interface provides easy-to-use device and playlist control. The web GUI is accessible from any computer on the network including laptops or tablets. Remote monitoring and control is available via the SNMP support.

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“Australia and New Zealand are significant markets for Doremi. Attaining dominant market share in the region is a major achievement for the company,” said Jim Murray, Director of International Business Development, Doremi. “Moreover, our growth comes from the exhibitors utilizing a multitude of Doremi products, including servers, IMBs and accessibility equipment.”

Accordingly, Doremi is reporting impressive statistics for its penetration in these markets: current market share is 83-percent in Australia and 72-percent in New Zealand. The major exhibitors choosing Doremi products for their digital cinema presentations include: Event Cinemas, Birch, Carroll & Coyle, Hoyts, Village and Independent Cinema owners.

Doremi, the world’s leader in digital cinema, has been selected by Megaplex Theatres as the primary technology provider for the upgrade of its remaining screens across six locations throughout the state of Utah. Forty-one (41) Doremi DCP-2K4 servers are scheduled for installation this summer. Moreover, Doremi’s accessibility product line including the CaptiView closed captioning system and the Fidelio device for the visually impaired are also scheduled for installation in the theatre complexes. The theatre chain expects to have the upgrade completed by the end of September, 2012.

“We are happy to offer enhanced services in these new cities to our guests, especially those with hearing or visual limitations,” said Blake Andersen, senior vice president and general manager of Megaplex Theatres. “We chose Doremi products because of their unmatched reliability and performance characteristics. We are very pleased and excited to be partnering with the industry’s leading technology provider in ensuring the best quality experience for our guests.”

Megaplex Theatres has the highest grossing box office per capita in the U.S. Megaplex Theatres recently finished in the top five in the U.S. for the midnight premiere of The Dark Knight Rises as well as several other films including the Twilight franchise, the Harry Potter franchise, and the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise among others.

ABOUT MEGAPLEX THEATRES

The Megaplex Theatres are among the most popular theatres in Utah and frequently finish at the top in national box office results for opening night and weekend results for major Hollywood releases. A recently announced expansion project brings Megaplex Theatres to more than 150 screens across 17 current or announced locations from Logan, Utah to Mesquite, Nevada. A new Megaplex Theatres location is currently under construction at Valley Fair Mall in West Valley City, Utah while a major renovation recently completed at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah.

Founded by local businessman Larry H. Miller, the theatres are among the top grossing in the nation. In addition, the Megaplex Theatres feature regular and large-format movie screens, Megaplex dinner and a movie gift card options, conference and auditorium rental and an industry-leading guest services team. Megaplex Theatres show times and other group information can be found on the web at www.MegaplexTheatres.com, texting “Movies” to 71354, or by calling (801) 304-4636.

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