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Hollywood Establishes Digital Cinema Association
Los Angeles - Apr 03, 2002 Seven major studios today announced the creation of an entity to develop technical standards for digital cinema technology that will streamline distribution to theaters of new release movies using satellite links, fiber optic networks, or DVD-ROM to deliver feature films securely and cost-effectively. The purpose of this effort is to ensure a high-quality digital movie-viewing experience and to facilitate the deployment of digital projection equipment in movie theaters nationwide. Initial plans for the entity include adopting technical standards that ensure competing digital exhibition formats are open, compatible, and interoperable; establishing benchmarks to ensure a uniformly high level of technical performance and quality control; and considering strategies to spur deployment of digital exhibition systems in movie theaters nationwide. In a joint statement, the studios said, "We strongly believe that digital film exhibition will significantly improve the movie-going experience for the public. Digital technology guarantees that all patrons can enjoy the highest-quality film experience regardless of the venue or whether they are attending the first showing of a film or the fiftieth. "In order to bring the benefits of this technology to the public on a large scale basis, there needs to be industry-wide standards so that movie producers, exhibitors, and equipment manufacturers can be confident that their products and services are interoperable and compatible with the products and services of all industry participants." The digital format is not subject to the wear and tear that typically affects traditional film that is subjected to multiple showings over a period of weeks or months. Digital movies retain very high image and audio quality throughout a theatrical run. Digital exhibition also improves the efficiencies of distribution to theaters using satellite links, fiber optic networks, or DVD-ROM to deliver feature films securely and cost-effectively. A small, dedicated management team for the venture is expected to be announced within the next few months. Out of a potential 150,000 screens in North America, South America, Australia, Europe and Asia, there are currently only about 50 cinema-grade digital projection systems. Nonetheless, 35 films from 13 distributors have been presented in the digital format to more than 4 million moviegoers, with additional movies being released by distributors on an ongoing basis. Related Links SpaceDaily Search SpaceDaily Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express 
EchoStar Seeks US Supreme Court Order To Protect Rights Of TV Viewers
Littleton - Apr 03, 2002EchoStar, through constitutional scholar Laurence Tribe, this week asked the United States Supreme Court to protect the free speech right of all Americans to choose the television programs they want to watch. |
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