Texas Instruments has announced that its DLP Cinema technology is now deployed in 5,260 theatres worldwide, an increase of 140% from last year. They expect the technology to be available at 10,000 screens by the end of 2008.
The number of digital high definition cinemas globally is in itself fairly small, with DLP Cinema technology accounting for 99% of the market.
DLP Cinema technology is supposed to make it economically viable to show both 2D and 3D films using the same projector.
"DLP Cinema(R) continues to be the driving force behind digital cinema," said Nancy Fares, Business Manager for DLP Cinema Products Group. "As companies like Real D and Dolby continue to push 3-D developments on DLP projection technology, DLP Cinema installations are surging to deliver the world's most engaging movie theatre experience."
There are currently 44 cinemas listed as DLP Cinemas in the UK.
More information about DLP Cinema can be found at this dedicated web site
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