Cinemark Theaters trusts KenCast to ensure content distribution in South and Central America
Los Angeles, California, 2022-11-03 – Cinemark, one of the world’s most influential film exhibitors, has extended a partnership with KenCast, a leading developer of digital cinema content delivery solutions, to secure distribution theatrical content across South and Central America.
By re-committing to KenCast, Cinemark will ensure that the latest feature films, special events, and trailers continue to be delivered flawlessly, reliably, and cost-effectively by hundreds. cinemas that Cinemark operates in 15 countries from Guatemala to Argentina.
“Without a good alternative to a terrestrial connection that is fast and reliable enough to drive feature films and live events, regional distribution of satellite content is imperative,” said KenCast. forced – and becoming more powerful as more satellites are launched and technology advances.” Chairman Dr. Henrik Axelsson.
Content will be delivered by KenCast’s headend hardware and software at a teleportation, thousands of miles into the sky and then down again, finally into KenCast’s CinemaPro equipment in Cinemark’s projection booths.
This app is powered by KenCast . FazztTM Transition correction technology applies its many patented algorithms across the entire movie file to correct any and all transmission errors. FazztTM has been developed and perfected over decades so that it can handle any challenge posed to it, including adverse network conditions (like rain, sunshine, power storms, etc.), extremely large files ( like movie files), motion transmitters (such as low and medium earth satellites) and more. Together with Cinema Management software, operators can manage the end-to-end process, including sending, scheduling, encoding, bandwidth, and other delivery services.
As a founding member of the Digital Cinema Distribution Network (DCDC), the world’s first and leading digital cinema network, Cinemark understands the value KenCast solutions bring to theaters. cinema through experience.
Commenting on the continued partnership, Cinemark International President Valmir Fernandes said, “KenCast has always been a great partner, providing the trusted digital cinema technology that has enabled us to deliver to audiences. a truly immersive cinematic experience.”
Dr Axelsson added: “The delivery of large, high-value, time-sensitive content via satellite is more efficient and affordable today than ever before. “Whether it’s to ensure movie distribution via KenCast’s Fazzt software system or the hardware and technical support we provide, KenCast is a proud partner of Cinemark as it continues to deliver the experience superior theatrical experience for its customers.”
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Introduction to Cinemark
Headquartered in Plano, TX, Cinemark (NYSE: CNK) is one of the largest and most influential film companies in the world. Cinemark’s circuit, which includes various brands including Century, Tinseltown and Rave, operates 521 theaters with 5,855 screens in 42 states in the country and 15 countries across South and Central America. Cinemark has always provided an exceptional guest experience from the first ticket purchase to the end of the credits, including Movie Club, the first subscription program launched by a US exhibitor; Luxury Lounger recliner penetration rate highest among major players; XD – the number 1 high-end large format exhibition-brand; and a wide selection of food and drink to further enhance the movie watching experience. For more information, visit https://investors.cinemark.com/
About KenCast
At the forefront of delivering valuable content since 1994, KenCast has built a large customer portfolio in multiple market segments and powers more satellite-connected theaters than any other. any other worldwide. Provides a single platform for both satellite and terrestrial networks to enable end-to-end control over content delivery and streaming to any number of sites. Its Fazzt Digital Delivery System is a complex and widely used tool for securely managing content while continuously optimizing efficiency through bandwidth management software, prioritization and performance monitoring tools, compression and encryption technologies. KenCast means data delivery guarantee. Any where. Always. Visit www.kencast.com to learn more.
