China Film Group acquires 800 projectors from Barco

CFG carries out this operation in order to remodel its rooms and incorporate them into the newly opened ones.

China Film Group (CFG) has just acquired 800 projectors from Barco, as the basis of the digitization process it is carrying out in its theaters in China. CFG will carry out this operation in order to remodel its rooms and incorporate them into the newly opened ones.

China Film Group's plan is to acquire a total of 800 digital cinema projectors by 2013, offering a wide range of models to guarantee the perfect combination for each screen, from the largest to the smallest theaters. This number of projectors could even be increased in successive years.

Wim Buyens, vice president of entertainment at Barco, said: "We are continually investing in China and its digital cinema development. So we are very pleased that China Film Group has chosen our cutting-edge technology to further develop the digital cinema market in China. This deployment of digital cinema technology will allow us to reach more audiences who will benefit from the highest quality of projection. Our wide range of advanced digital cinema solutions, including 3D cinema sound, advanced digital projection technology and digital signage will offer Chinese viewers the definitive cinematic experience.”