Classic Cinemas Strengthens Strategy Partnership with GDC

Classic Cinemas converts additional screens to GDC featuring DTS:X immersive sound at five locations as part of the company’s strategy to provide an outstanding moviegoing experience

BURBANK, Calif., November 22, 2017 GDC Technology Limited, a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that Classic Cinemas, one of the most innovative theatre circuits in the nation has agreed to expand its immersive audio technology strategy with the GDC Immersive Sound Solution featuring DTS:X® technology as part of an overall renovation to include luxury recliners and other VIP amenities.

Based on overwhelming audience approval, Charlestown 18 (St. Charles, IL) will increase the number of immersive sound auditoriums from two to six. In addition, four of the circuit’s historic locations, Cinema 12 (Carpentersville, IL.), Lake Theatre (Oak Park, IL.), North Riverside Luxury 6 (North Riverside, Ill.), and York Theatre (Elmhurst, IL.), will each upgrade three auditoriums to immersive sound. As a worldwide DTS:X licensee, GDC Technology will lead the effort to enhance all 16 auditoriums.

DTS:X technology is designed to transport audiences into a new dimension of sound immersion by moving sound objects to and through specific locations in front of, behind, above, and beside the audience precisely where the creator intended. The inherent flexibility of DTS:X provides Classic Cinemas with the ability to offer their customers a compelling immersive experience by replicating a realworld sound environment.

“We have never sacrificed our commitment to installing the latest amenities,” said Chris Johnson, CEO of Classic Cinemas. “We have paid particularly close attention to the latest technologies in sight and sound throughout our long history. As part of our mission to provide the outstanding experience, we are known for and our customers deserve, we are quickly moving forward with upgrading 16 auditoriums with DTS:X immersive sound and other luxury amenities.”

According to Tony Adamson, GDC senior vice president, strategic planning, DTS:X offers Classic Cinemas a sound experience like no other and will set them apart from competitors. “For 17 years, GDC has worked with the industry to provide a wide range of reliable digital cinema solutions. This commitment by Classic Cinemas proves audiences are the true winners when partners work together to improve the moviegoing experience,” said Mr. Adamson. “DTS:X allows Classic to uphold their threedecadelong tradition of putting the customer first.”For more information about GDC Immersive Sound Solution and the latest GDC products and services, visit our website.

About GDC Technology Limited (www.gdc-tech.com)

GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’) is a leading digital cinema solutions provider. GDC develops, manufactures, and sells media servers, content storage systems, theatre management systems, and network operations center software for the global cinema industry. GDC is a licensee of the DTS:X® object-based immersive sound technology from DTS, Inc. for the development of its media servers. In addition, GDC also provides a suite of digital cinema products and services, including integrated projection systems, 3D products, projector lamps, and silver screens. GDC Digital Cinema Network Limited, a GDC subsidiary, manages VPFs for over 6,300 theatre screens and with more than 650 studios or motion picture distributors worldwide.

About Classic Cinemas

Classic Cinemas, based in Downers Grove, Illinois, is a familyowned business, run by Willis, Shirley, and Chris Johnson. It was started in1978with the operation of the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove. In 2011, Classic Cinemas received the Landmark Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award for stewardship. In 2012, all auditoriums were updated with enhanced 4K digital projection. The company today operates 14 theatres in 13 communities. For more information, please visitwww.classiccinemas.com.

AboutDTS, Inc.(www.dts.com)

Since 1993, DTS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xperi Corporation (Nasdaq: XPER), has been dedicated to making the world sound better. Through its pioneering audio solutions for mobile devices, home theater systems, cinema, automotive, and beyond, DTS provides incredibly highquality, immersive, and engaging audio experiences to listeners everywhere. DTS technology is integrated with more than two billion devices globally, and the world’s leading video and music streaming services are increasingly choosing DTS to deliver premium sound to their listeners’ networkconnected devices. For more information, please visit www.dts.com.

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Media Contact: Tony Adamson

Email: tony.adamson@gdctech.com

Phone: +1 (214) 6860491

SOURCE: GDC Technology