Toho Cinemas

Sony Marketing Inc. teams with Cinionic to bring Barco laser to cinemas in Japan

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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KORTRIJK, Belgium, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinionic, a Barco company and global leader in laser cinema, announced today that it has teamed up with Sony Marketing Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Sony Marketing") to bring laser projection to the cinema market in Japan. The companies are enabling the transition to laser with Barco Series 4 projectors in a cumulative total of 232 screens at TOHO Cinemas, with the installation of 85 units by the end of February 2024. TOHO Cinemas is one of Japan's largest exhibitors with 705 screens across 75 locations, including five jointly operated cinemas with 56 screens.

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  • KORTRIJK, Belgium, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinionic , a Barco company and global leader in laser cinema, announced today that it has teamed up with Sony Marketing Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Sony Marketing") to bring laser projection to the cinema market in Japan.
  • TOHO Cinemas is one of Japan's largest exhibitors with 705 screens across 75 locations, including five jointly operated cinemas with 56 screens.
  • Sony Marketing and Cinionic collaborated to build an optimized technology mix for TOHO Cinemas by carefully selecting the perfect solution to suit each theater from the extensive Barco laser projection portfolio.
  • Together with Barco, Cinionic has also set clear environmental goals for 2024 and beyond to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Cinionic Drives a Cinematic Revolution, Marks Five Years as Leaders in Laser Projection

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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KORTRIJK, Belgium, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinionic, a Barco company and global leader in laser cinema technology, celebrates its fifth anniversary and milestone in its ongoing mission to advance the theatrical experience worldwide. The footprint for Laser Projection by Cinionic has accelerated in recent years with major theater circuits including AMC, National Amusements, Cinepolis, Cineplex, Cinemark, and B&B Theatres, among many others, announcing plans for large-scale upgrades to laser. Today, over 35,000 screens across 25 countries and counting are powered by Laser Projection by Cinionic as the demand for the next generation of cinema technology increases around the world.

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  • Today, over 35,000 screens across 25 countries and counting are powered by Laser Projection by Cinionic as the demand for the next generation of cinema technology increases around the world.
  • In 2023, Cinionic broke a record with commitments for over 3,000 Laser Light Upgrade solutions from theaters around the world.
  • Laser projection by Cinionic is the clear choice for exhibitors looking to draw audiences, achieve sustainability goals, and upgrade their infrastructure for future success."
  • Cinionic is the official projection provider for CineEurope 2023, June 19-22 at the CCIB in Barcelona.

Cinionic Drives a Cinematic Revolution, Marks Five Years as Leaders in Laser Projection

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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KORTRIJK, Belgium, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinionic, a Barco company and global leader in laser cinema technology, celebrates its fifth anniversary and milestone in its ongoing mission to advance the theatrical experience worldwide. The footprint for Laser Projection by Cinionic has accelerated in recent years with major theater circuits including AMC, National Amusements, Cinepolis, Cineplex, Cinemark, and B&B Theatres, among many others, announcing plans for large-scale upgrades to laser. Today, over 35,000 screens across 25 countries and counting are powered by Laser Projection by Cinionic as the demand for the next generation of cinema technology increases around the world.

Key Points: 
  • Today, over 35,000 screens across 25 countries and counting are powered by Laser Projection by Cinionic as the demand for the next generation of cinema technology increases around the world.
  • In 2023, Cinionic broke a record with commitments for over 3,000 Laser Light Upgrade solutions from theaters around the world.
  • Laser projection by Cinionic is the clear choice for exhibitors looking to draw audiences, achieve sustainability goals, and upgrade their infrastructure for future success."
  • Cinionic is the official projection provider for CineEurope 2023, June 19-22 at the CCIB in Barcelona.

Dolby Achieves Milestone of 500th Theatrical Film in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos with Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dolby Laboratories, a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, and Paramount Pictures, today celebrate a new partnership milestone with the upcoming release of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, marking the 500th theatrical film confirmed in both Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos®.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dolby Laboratories, a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, and Paramount Pictures, today celebrate a new partnership milestone with the upcoming release of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, marking the 500th theatrical film confirmed in both Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos®.
  • The film, from Paramount Pictures and Skydance, will be released in theatres on July 12th.
  • "We’re proud to empower the theatrical community with Dolby’s pioneering audio and video technologies as we celebrate our 500th feature film in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos with the upcoming film Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One," said Jed Harmsen, Head of Cinema and Group Entertainment at Dolby Laboratories.
  • Since the opening of the first Dolby Cinema back in 2014, there are now 290 Dolby Cinema locations globally, spanning 28 exhibitor partners and 14 countries.

TOHO Cinemas advances sustainable cinema with expansion of laser projection

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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Following an initial laser installation in late 2020 at TOHO Cinemas’ Tachikawa Tachihi location, Laser Projection by Cinionic was selected for the chain’s presentation technology renewal.

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  • Following an initial laser installation in late 2020 at TOHO Cinemas’ Tachikawa Tachihi location, Laser Projection by Cinionic was selected for the chain’s presentation technology renewal.
  • “Cinionic is honored to be selected by TOHO Cinemas to power the next era of cinema for moviegoers in Japan with laser projection,” says Wim Buyens, CEO, Cinionic.
  • Together with TOHO Cinemas, we look forward to delighting audiences across Japan with exceptional, laser-powered entertainment.”
    The majority of TOHO Cinema’s new laser deployments feature the award-winning Barco Series 4 laser projection family from Cinionic.
  • TOHO Cinemas selected Barco solutions from Cinionic to power their transition to laser for the companies’ long heritage in cinema and expertise as the leader in laser technology.

"Heisei" Godzilla Suit Size Bust Prop Replica From TOHO EIZO BIJUTSU and CoolProps Available for Pre-order Worldwide Starting February 20

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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CoolProps is a prop replica production and sales company.

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  • CoolProps is a prop replica production and sales company.
  • Monster Hunter and Ultraman series are now available in a wide range of scales such as life-size, maquette, statue, etc.
  • Based in this prominent studio, TOHO EIZO BIJUTSU Co., Ltd. creates art and moving images.
  • Founded in 1932, Toho remains a prominent force in bringing brands and original storytelling with versatile talents to audiences worldwide.

The King of the Monsters Arrives! Toho International, Inc. and Stern Pinball Announce New Godzilla Pinball Machines

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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CHICAGO, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Stern Pinball, Inc. and Toho International, Inc., the subsidiary of the Japanese entertainment studio Toho Co., Ltd, announce a new line of pinball machines based on the iconic Toho film franchise featuring the King of the Monsters, Godzilla!

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Stern Pinball, Inc. and Toho International, Inc., the subsidiary of the Japanese entertainment studio Toho Co., Ltd, announce a new line of pinball machines based on the iconic Toho film franchise featuring the King of the Monsters, Godzilla!
  • The evil aliens, the Xiliens, use mind control rays to take control of the monsters King Ghidorah, Gigan, Megalon, Ebirah, and Titanosaurus.
  • The game highlights video and audio from ten* Toho Showa Era Godzilla films to create a one-of-a-kind immersive Godzilla pinball experience.
  • Stern Pinball, Inc. is a global lifestyle brand based on the iconic and outrageously fun modern American game of pinball.

TOHO and IMAX Announce Historic Five-Picture Slate Agreement in Japan

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
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TOKYO and NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TOHO CO., LTD.(TYO: 9602) and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced a landmark slate agreement to release five current and forthcoming TOHO films in IMAX theatres significantly expanding the companies' longstanding partnership across distribution and exhibition.

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  • TOKYO and NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TOHO CO., LTD.(TYO: 9602) and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced a landmark slate agreement to release five current and forthcoming TOHO films in IMAX theatres significantly expanding the companies' longstanding partnership across distribution and exhibition.
  • "IMAX and TOHO partnered to bring their first IMAX theatre to Japan in 2014, and we are honored to further our longstanding relationship with the company and its executives through this multi-picture film agreement," said Rich Gelfond, CEO of IMAX.
  • This September, TOHO Cinemas opened its latest IMAX theatre in Tachikawa, Tokyo, bringing the total number of TOHO Cinemas IMAX theatres in Japan to 8.
  • IMAX, IMAX Dome, IMAX 3D, IMAX 3D Dome, Experience It In IMAX, The IMAX Experience, An IMAX Experience, An IMAX 3D Experience, IMAX DMR, DMR, IMAX nXos and Films to the Fullest, are trademarks and trade names of the Company or its subsidiaries that are registered or otherwise protected under laws of various jurisdictions.More information about the Company can be found at www.imax.com .