Noch sind die alten Geräte nicht abgeschrieben, schon rollt der vierte Roll-out nach 1997 auf Filmtheater zu, falls sie diese immer kürzer werdenden Produktzyklen überleben:
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AMC Theatres® Introduces Laser at AMC, Powered by Cinionic, Ushering in the Next Evolution of On-Screen Presentation
"In its first major broadscale projector upgrade since the transition to digital, AMC signs exclusive agreement with Cinionic to install laser projectors in 3,500 of its U.S. auditoriums through 2026
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Laser at AMC represents a significant acceleration of AMC's commitment to enhance the on-screen presentation
Moviegoers enjoying Laser at AMC can expect improved picture contrast, maximum picture brightness, and more vivid color, all of which are on-screen benefits of Laser projection from Cinionic
(...) The move to laser projection offers a more environmentally friendly way to present movies with less waste, including the elimination of replacing xenon bulbs, and a significant reduction in energy usage.
Later this year, AMC and Cinionic will begin installing laser projectors in AMC auditoriums around the country on a market-by-market basis, with the full initiative expected to be completed by the end of 2026. The laser projection equipment and associated auditorium enhancements powering Laser at AMC in the 3,500 auditoriums is valued at around a quarter of a billion dollars. Cinionic's Cinema-as-a-Service program enables minimal upfront capital investment required by AMC to bring Laser at AMC to moviegoers around the country."https://www.cinematech.today/index.php/2022/04/25/amc-theatres-introduces-laser-at-amc-powered-by-cinionic-ushering-in-the-next-evolution-of-on-screen-presentation/
