Mar 26, 2009 09:00 ET
Dolby Digital Cinema and 3D Digital Cinema Systems Selected for China Film Group and Lianzhong Circuit
Dolby Continues 3D Digital Cinema Penetration in Asia Pacific
SAN FRANCISCO --(Business Wire)-- Mar 26, 2009
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) announced today that both China Film
Group Corporation and Lianzhong Circuit, in conjunction with Dolby’s
Chinese distributor, ACE, have selected Dolby® Digital Cinema
and Dolby 3D solutions for multiple theatre locations throughout China.
"We are so excited to be able to bring 3D movies to our patrons in Dolby
3D," said Chen Dunliang, President of Wuhan Lianzhong Circuit. "Both
Dolby Digital Cinema and Dolby 3D are welcome additions to the Lianzhong
Circuit and will wow our audiences with a pristine picture and a
premium-quality 3D experience."
"Dolby continues to expand its digital cinema footprint and Dolby 3D
continues to grow in the Asia Pacific region," said Mahesh Sundaram,
Vice President, Asia Pacific, Dolby Laboratories. “Cinema entertainment
is evolving quickly in Asia Pacific. We are honored to help Lianzhong
and China Film Group drive the trend and to bring a new and inspiring
cinema viewing experience to consumers in China with Dolby Digital
Cinema and Dolby 3D products."
About Dolby 3D Digital Cinema
Dolby 3D Digital Cinema technology, in conjunction with digital cinema
projectors featuring Texas Instruments Digital Light Processing™
(DLP™) technology, provides exhibitors with an efficient and
flexible solution designed to deliver a superior 3D experience. Dolby 3D
utilizes standard white screens, so exhibitors don’t have the added cost
or the quality compromise associated with the use of silver screens,
delivering a great 3D experience from every seat in the house.
Additionally, Dolby Laboratories provides cost-effective and
environmentally friendly passive reusable 3D glasses. Dolby’s 3D
solution uses a unique full-spectrum color-filter technology licensed
from Infitec that provides realistic color reproduction and extremely
sharp images.
About Dolby Laboratories
Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) is the global leader in technologies that
are essential elements in the best entertainment experiences. Founded in
1965 and best known for high-quality audio and surround sound, Dolby
creates innovations that enrich entertainment at the movies, at home, or
on the go. Visit www.dolby.com
for more information.
Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding
the performance, features, reliability, and capabilities of Dolby
Digital Cinema and Dolby 3D Digital Cinema; the potential benefits and
cost savings that studios, exhibitors, and audiences may derive from
Dolby Digital Cinema and Dolby 3D Digital Cinema systems; the number of
locations in which Dolby customers will install Dolby Digital Cinema and
Dolby 3D Digital Cinema systems and the timing of installation of these
systems; and the anticipated market acceptance of Dolby Digital Cinema
and Dolby 3D Digital Cinema systems, are "forward-looking statements"
that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking
statements are based on management's current expectations. The following
important factors, without limitation, could cause actual results to
differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements: risks
that Dolby Digital Cinema or Dolby 3D Digital Cinema systems may not
perform as anticipated; risks that the adoption and installation of
Dolby Digital Cinema or Dolby 3D Digital Cinema, as well as the timing
of such adoption and installation, by exhibitors may not occur as
expected; risks associated with building market acceptance of and demand
for digital cinema and 3D digital cinema in general, and for Dolby
Digital Cinema and Dolby 3D Digital Cinema systems in particular, by
filmmakers, studios, cinema operators, and audiences; competition risks
for digital and 3D theater technologies; rapid changes in technical
requirements for movie theatrical playback technologies specifically and
entertainment technologies for movies in general; risks associated with
developing proprietary technologies and products based on open
standards; risks associated with the health of the motion picture
industry in general; risks associated with developing, maintaining, and
strengthening relationships with industry participants; and other risks
detailed in Dolby's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and
reports, including the risks identified under the section captioned
"Risk Factors" in its most recent Periodic Report on Form 10-Q or 10-K.
Dolby disclaims any obligation to update information contained in these
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events, or otherwise.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Digital Light Processing and DLP are trademarks of Texas
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Joshua Gershman, 415-645-5611
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