Company Provides Digital Satellite Delivery of Content to Theater
Complexes Across the U.S.
BURBANK, Calif. & ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Deluxe/EchoStar LLC has announced that it has been selected by the
Digital Cinema Distribution Coalition (DCDC) to provide digital asset
management, distribution by satellite and other means, as well as
operations support for its advanced theatrical digital delivery platform.
The Deluxe/EchoStar joint venture was formed in 2010, to bring together
the digital asset management and distribution expertise of industry
veteran Deluxe Digital Cinema Inc., a subsidiary of Deluxe Entertainment
Services Group Inc.; with the satellite operations and transmission
expertise of EchoStar Satellite Services L.L.C., a subsidiary of
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS).
DCDC was formed by AMC Theaters, Regal Entertainment Group, Cinemark
Theaters, Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. to create a state of the
art digital network open to all content providers and exhibitors for
delivery of movies and other content to theatres in North America.
"Deluxe/EchoStar is enabling DCDC to fulfill the promise of deploying a
highly cost-effective, secure, and robust infrastructure for digital
delivery of movies and other content to theaters across North America,"
said Randolph Blotky, spokesman for DCDC.
"We are pleased at this expression of confidence in the capabilities of
Deluxe/EchoStar to support DCDC in providing a reliable, secure and cost
effective satellite distribution platform that will ensure theater
audiences continue to enjoy the high-quality cinematic experience they
are accustomed to," said Joe Hart, senior vice president of Digital
Cinema North America at Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, Inc.
"Our satellite delivery system will allow theater owners to leverage
their substantial investment in digital exhibition and expand their
programming offerings while stabilizing the cost of distribution," said
Anders Johnson, president of EchoStar Satellite Services L.L.C.
Theater owners across the country have invested heavily in digital
upgrades at a cost of $70,000 to $100,000 per screen. Currently, most
digital content delivery is achieved by loading new releases on hard
drives that are shipped to and from theaters around the country. Secure
satellite delivery of content by Deluxe/EchoStar directly to theaters
will lower movie distribution costs and allow exhibitors to offer
theater goers live events and other special content.
About EchoStar
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a leading global provider of
satellite operations and video delivery solutions. EchoStar's
wholly-owned subsidiary, Hughes, is the world's leading provider of
satellite broadband services, delivering network technologies and
managed services for enterprise and government customers in more than
100 countries. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, with additional
business units world-wide, EchoStar is a multiple Emmy award-winning
company that has pioneered advancements in the set-top box and satellite
industries for over 30 years, consistently delivering value for
customers, partners and investors through innovation and outstanding
quality. Over the last three decades EchoStar's contribution to video
technology has been a major influencer in the way consumers view,
receive and manage their TV programming. EchoStar's consumer solutions
include HughesNet®, North America's #1 high-speed satellite Internet
service, Sling Media's Slingbox® products, and EchoStar's line of
advanced digital video set-top box products for the international free
satellite and terrestrial viewer markets. For more information, please
visit www.EchoStar.com.
About Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc.
A wholly-owned subsidiary of MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc., Deluxe
is a leading provider of a broad range of services and technologies for
the global digital media and entertainment industry. Bringing together a
comprehensive network of specialized companies with best-in-class
artistry, cutting-edge technology, streamlined delivery and distribution
solutions and customized management strategies, Deluxe approaches all of
its businesses with an ingrained attention to quality, detail and
creativity. From start to finish, in whatever format or language is
required, Deluxe has the infrastructure and in-house capacity to provide
complete solutions to a broad range of customers, including: major
motion picture studios, television networks and cable companies,
advertising agencies, brands, production companies, independent
distributors and content owners.
Bob Gold & Associates
Linda Haugsted, (310) 320-2010
linda@bobgoldpr.com
Source: EchoStar Corporation
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