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Author Topic: How many digital screens? Jeff Joseph Expert Film Handler Posts: 131 From: Palmdale, CA, USA Registered: Jun 2000 posted 03-05-2007 10:02 AM                        How many screens in the U.S. are currently able to show digital cinema (defined as 2K or more)? This has been discussed on other threads somewhat, but I still can’t get a clear picture. Today, the AP ran a story on digital cinema, and mentioned that, “About 2,200 U.S. theater screens currently show digital films.” And a couple of months ago, the New Yorker said “about 2,000 screens” were digital. I’ve asked around and I can’t find anyone who actually works in theatres who agrees with these figures. I suspect the number of screens is much smaller, and that the 2,000+ figure is hype. But I could be wrong. Does anybody actually know a real number? Even an approximate “real” number? I’m trying to write about this subject and want to be accurate. I realize that various theatre chains have promised large number of installs by the end of 2007; that’s not what I’m asking. I’m asking, currently, now, today: How many screens in the U.S. can run digital cinema? Thanks, Jeff Joseph SabuCat Productions  |  IP: Logged Christopher Meredith Expert Film Handler Posts: 126 From: Jackson, MS, USA Registered: Apr 2006 posted 03-05-2007 10:36 AM                        I know of 11 in Madison, MS. (to be 17 by the end of the month, supposedly).  |  IP: Logged Sam D. Chavez Film God Posts: 2153 From: Martinez, CA USA Registered: Aug 2003 posted 03-05-2007 10:44 AM                       Try DcinemaToday.com. In addition to Carmike, there are a number of regionals starting to equip. I would guess the number worldwide is 3,500 plus. It's definitley on an unstoppable roll now IMHO.  |  IP: Logged Jarryd Beard Expert Film Handler Posts: 229 From: Hellertown, PA Registered: Jul 2004 posted 03-05-2007 10:58 AM                     According to DCinemaToday.com, there are 2208 2K screens in the United States. If you are a registered with the site, check out the "charts" section. There are a lot of interesting numbers that might help you with your writing. I got this number from the DLP Cinema™ installations by resolution grouped by region page. The site can be slow at times, so have patience.  |  IP: Logged Jeff Joseph Expert Film Handler Posts: 131 From: Palmdale, CA, USA Registered: Jun 2000 posted 03-05-2007 11:30 AM                        Thanks very much.... looks like the 2,000+ figure is indeed accurate.  |  IP: Logged

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