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Regency Westwood to be the first THX Ultimate Cinema, New premium Theater Format

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  • Regency Westwood to be the first THX Ultimate Cinema, New premium Theater Format

    THX has launched its own Premium Cinema format THX Ultimate Cinema.The first THX Ultimate Cinema will launch at the Regency Westwood Village Theater in Los Angeles. This first THX Ultimate Cinema will launch in the spring/summer season.

    According to THX, 'Ultimate Cinema will provide exhibitors with the solution they've been looking for: a branded and differentiated PLF offering which includes best-in-class projection technology from Cinionic, as well as an immersive audio system, acoustics and auditorium specifications that meet THX certification standards'. According to the vendor offering more flexibility and favorable economics for the exhibitor.

    THX is working closely with industry leader Cinionic, the Barco, CGS, and ALPD cinema joint venture delivering a new visual standard with enhanced services and technology solutions, to bring the THX Ultimate Cinema experience to consumers.

    "The new projection system featured in the THX Ultimate Cinema offering delivers a fantastic image on screen," said Lyndon Golin, CEO, Regency Theaters. "We are very excited to be able to provide an enhanced cinematic experience to our studio partners for premieres and moviegoers alike."

    The 1400 seat Regency Westwood THX Ultimate Cinema features the dual-Barco laser system, which delivers a 4K resolution image with increased brightness, contrast, clarity and rich brilliant colors for premium large format screens with CGS remastered content exclusively shown at this location. The Regency Westwood has also undergone numerous upgrades to the sound system and acoustics. These include an increase in low-frequency power to yield a decrease in distortion and an increase in sound power, as well as the addition of curtains to improve the clarity and accuracy of the immersive multi-dimensional sound system.

    "We are excited to collaborate with Cinionic to bring the THX Ultimate Cinema experience to audiences around the world, starting with Regency's Westwood Village Theatre in Los Angeles" said, Min-Liang Tan, CEO of THX. "THX and Cinionic are respected technology leaders in cinema, and we are confident that this strategic relationship will help meet the demands of exhibition and consumers to make premium entertainment experiences more attainable."
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