ArcLight
Cinemas selects GDC servers for digital deployment
November
8, 2011
Source: GDC Technology GDC Technology
has reached a server supply agreement with the innovative ArcLight Cinemas (“ArcLight”).
GDC Tech’s SX-2000A Digital Cinema Servers with Integrated Media Block (IMB)
will be installed throughout ArcLight’s cinemas, launching the advanced digital
capabilities of each unique site. To date 48 systems have been installed in four
different locations. Under the new server agreement, ACS Enterprises Inc. (“ACS”)
will supply and install GDC digital cinema servers. Created
and opened by Pacific Theatres in the spring of 2002, ArcLight represents an exciting
evolution in the movie-going experience. ArcLight Cinema’s signature amenities
including “black box” auditoriums, extra-wide seats with double armrests,
stadium seating, digital projection and a wide variety of dynamic programming
ranging from the newest Hollywood blockbusters to independent art house fare,
cult favorites and classics, and 21+ screenings, making it one of the most popular
destinations for discerning moviegoers. ArcLight operates 61 screens at four locations
in Southern California, with Hollywood boasting the historic and unique Cinerama
Dome – one of only three such theaters in the world today. “In
making this important transition, we wanted to ensure the new technology would
support our goal of providing the best possible movie going experience for our
guests. We chose GDC Tech because of their excellent customer support and reliable
servers that are rich in features that met our requirements.” said Joe Miraglia,
director of design, construction & facilities of ArcLight. “GDC Tech
has an excellent technical support team which is extremely reliable, and that,
for us, is the most basic foundation for a successful new relationship.”
“ACS is very proud of our
partnership with the ArcLight and Pacific Theatres family, and its choice of ACS
for its digital cinema conversion,” said Jose Alvarado, CEO of ACS. “And
we’re grateful to GDC Tech for assisting our client throughout this
entire process.” “We’re very excited
to be selected by a pioneering company such as ArcLight. This new partnership
shows that we’re a reliable choice to provide the highest-quality technology
for even the most innovative clients,” said Dr. Man-Nang Chong, founder and
CEO of GDC Tech. “We’re confident that this new relationship will take
us to new heights of cinema evolution, and we truly appreciate ArcLight’s
decision.”
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