Dec
CHINA
GDC has been recognized as a "Hi-Tech Enterprise" by the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China.
Dec
Unparalleled success of DTS Surround Cinema demonstration during CineAsia 2023. In two blind test sessions, industry leaders favored DTS Surround Cinema, with a staggering 70% opting for its superior sound quality. Audience preference for DTS Surround Cinema system surpassed the existing sound system by threefold, solidifying its unmatched success. Learn More >
OCT
CHINA
GDC received the "National Excellent Enterprise with Foreign Investment and Excellent Tax Payment and Turnover 2022" award from both the China Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment and the Shenzhen Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment.
Aug
China
The grand launch of DTS Surround in China took place at Beijing Capital Cinema (Xidan Branch), marking the first-ever built DTS Surround Cinema in Asia.
DEC
GLOBAL
The DCI-compliant LPU-1000 LED Player Unit designed exclusively for Samsung Onyx LED Cinema Screen surpasses 100 units. Learn More >
The SR-1000 IMB shipping over 20,000 units. Learn More >
The SR-1000 IMB with the capability to process 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound integrated over 500 cinema screens worldwide. Learn More >
The SR-1000 IMB with the DTS:X for Immersive Audio Bitstream (IAB) immersive audio solution integrated over 100 cinema screens worldwide. Learn More >
SEP
Hong Kong
GDC received the “Outstanding Digital Cinema Technology Innovator of the Year” at the “2022 Most Innovative Enterprise Awards” presented by Business Innovator.
JUN
KOREA, SPAIN
GDC announces upgrading two regional offices to better serve growing demand from Korean and European cinema industry. Learn More >
APR
GLOBAL
GDC’s media servers has successfully tested and approved by DTS, Inc to support DTS:X™ for the SMPTE’s ST 2098-2 immersive audio bitstream (IAB) standard. GDC has upgraded all existing DTS:X screens in Hong Kong and Singapore cinemas to support DTS:X for IAB content.
DEC
CHINA
GDC Technology received "National Excellent Enterprise with Foreign Investment Excellent Tax Payment and Turnover 2020" from China Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment; Shenzhen Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment.
GLOBAL
Espedeo Supra-5000 cinema projector received “Best New Auditorium Technology” from Cinema Technology Community (CTC).
SEP
USA
Espedeo Supra-5000 cinema projector received “Best of Show” from TWICE and Residential Systems in CEDIA 2021. Learn More >
JUL
USA
Was recognised as "Manufacturer of the Year" in Teddy Award 2020 by ICTA. Learn More >
JUN
USA
Projection Expo 2021 awarded Espedeo Supra-5000 cinema projector with “Best of Show”. Learn More >
DEC
Shipped over 76,000 media servers since year 2001.
Over 1,100 screens were running CA2.0.
Over 1,000 screens installed with GDC’s DTS:X™ Immersive Sound Solution.
CHINA
Completed three flagship installations of SR-1000 IMB with the built-in cinema audio processor and AIB-2000 IO Box for two well-recognized cinema chains including CGV Cinema and China Film Group.
SEP
SINGAPORE
WE Cinemas premium cinema halls upgraded with Espedeo Supra-5000 laser projection technology. Learn More >
JUL
GERMANY
Espedeo Supra-5000 cinema projector manufactured by GDC received the Red Dot Award 2020. Learn More >
MAY
USA
Was recognized as one of the “20 Most Promising Storage Solution Providers” in 2020 by CIO Review.
DEC
GDC’s TMS installations exceeded 30,000 screens globally.
OCT-NOV
Assisted the official launch of Cinema-on-Demand platform GoGoCinema in Shanghai China, Singapore and Malaysia.
AUG
INDIA
GDC’s Cinema Automation CA2.0 honoured by Big Cine Expo with Innovative Technology of the Year Award 2019. Learn More >
JUN
SPAIN
Received the UNIC Partner Award 2019. Learn More >
DEC
CHINA
Installed the world’s largest, first 14-meter Onyx LED screen with DTS:X Immersive Sound Solution.
APR
USA
GDC’s Cinema Automation CA2.0 and GoGoCinema both received the Digital Cinema Report Catalyst Award 2018 for Best New Technology at CinemaCon.
JAN
CHINA
Presented the first fully automatic boothless cinema in China (at China Film Group Corporation International Cinema Nanjing Daguang Road Outlet).
DEC
GDC’s Immersive Sound Solution had 39% growth in 2017 globally, the number of installed and committed screens exceeded 750. Learn More >
CHINA
GDC Cinema Automation CA2.0 started entering China market in a massive scale. Learn More >
AUG
INDIA
GDC’s TMS installations in India exceeded 1,000 screens.
TMS-2000 honored by Big Cine Expo with Innovative Technology of the Year Award. Learn More >
APR
USA
SmartCinema™ received the Digital Cinema Report Catalyst Award 2017 for Best New Technology at CinemaCon. Learn More >
DEC
HONG KONG
Was named the winner of CineAsia Technology Innovator of the Year Award.
GDC’s TMS was installed in more than 20,000 screens worldwide.
APR
USA
SX-4000 Standalone IMB featuring DTS:X received the Digital Cinema Report Catalyst Award 2016 for Best New Technology at CinemaCon. Learn More >
NOV
CHINA
Exclusive premiere of ‘The Martian’ in DTS:X Format in Beijing.
JUL
CHINA
The world’s first DTS:X™ movie ‘Monk Comes Down The Mountain’, was premiered in Beijing. The playback was supported by GDC Immersive Sound Media Server.
SEP
Huayi Brothers Media Group Corporation, one of the largest private entertainment groups in China, became the largest stakeholder of GDC Technology.
AUG
CHINA
QMS-1000 Quality Management System named the winner of the Outstanding Product Award, presented by BIRTV. Learn More >
JAN
SINGAPORE
The second Network Operations Center was set up in Singapore.
AUG
Named the winner of the Gold Stevie® Award and Silver Stevie® Award. Learn More >
JUL
GDC’s 100% own subsidiary - Digital Cinema Network Limited signed separate agreements with each of the six Hollywood studios for digital cinema deployment installation in Latin America. Learn More >
APR
Further consolidated its leading position in the North American market. Learn More >
Made a Digital Cinema Strategic Alliance Deal with Technicolor; enabled in-country drive replication service and provided support for Asian market. Learn More >
SEP
GDC 2K server installations worldwide broke the 20,000 mark. Learn More >
APR
INDIA
India’s largest cinema chain INOX Leisure and Fame India purchased 300 GDC IMBs for 100% digital cinema conversion. Learn More >
DEC
JAPAN
Supplied over 1,000 digital cinema servers in Japan. Learn More >
OCT
Carlyle-led consortium acquired 80% stake in GDC Technology to accelerate digitalization of movie screens.
AUG
GDC 2K server installations worldwide broke the 10,000 mark. Learn More >
MAR
GDC IMB installations worldwide broke the 1,000 mark. Learn More >
DEC
CHINA
Launched the first state-of-the-art Network Operations Center in Shenzhen.
JUN
Forged partnership with RealD to deliver RealD LIVE features through GDC servers.
SOUTH KOREA
Provided GDC server upgrade for live 3D FIFA World Cup screening at Lotte Cinemas in Korea. Learn More >
JAN
Hong Kong facility received ISO 2001: 2008 certification.
DEC
Signed VPF agreements with major Hollywood studios and coordinated the installation of digital cinemas for Broadway Circuit and UA Cinemas. Learn More >
APR
USA
Clinched a major US contract – to install 99 servers for Premiere Cinemas. Learn More >
OCT
GDC servers and Cinedigm TMS started being extensively installed in multi-screen cinemas in the US.
Forged partnership with RealD to deliver leading-edge 3D digital cinema experience. Learn More >
Became an authorized supplier in the USA certified by Cinema Buying Group (CBG). Learn More >
AUG
Shenzhen facility received ISO 9001:2000 Certification. Learn More >
DEC
GDC 2K server installations worldwide broke the 1,000 mark.
MAR
Received investment from Li Ka Shing – the world’s 9th wealthiest billionaire according to Forbes 2007. Learn More >
CHINA
Signed agreement with China Film Group to install 700 2K digital cinema integrated projection systems. Learn More >
AUG
SOUTH KOREA
Columbia Pictures used GDC servers to premiere their 3D movie ‘Monster House’ in Asia. Learn More >
JUN
SOUTH KOREA
GDC server market share increased substantially in South Korea. Learn More >
EUROPE
Set up the DSR® Network Operations Center. Learn More >
JAN
HONG KONG
GDC DSR™ 2K Digital Film Servers selected to premiere the digital movie ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ at Hong Kong Disneyland. Learn More >
MAR
CHINA
Texas Instruments attested the successful installation of GDC server in China’s first digital cinema.
DEC
CHINA
China Film Group selected 100 GDC 2K servers for its entire deployment in 2004.
MAY
SINGAPORE
Installed the world’s first entirely digital cinema multiplex with GDC Theatre Management System (TMS) servers.
FRANCE
Provided a digital screening premiere of ‘Thru the Moebius Strip’ at the Cannes Film Festival. Learn More >
FEB
SOUTH KOREA
GDC and Showbox brought the first full-feature length 2K resolution digital movie to Korea. Learn More >
DEC
HONG KONG
Successfully assisted Hong Kong producer to release Hong Kong’s first blockbuster movie in digital cinema format – ‘Internal Affairs III’. Learn More >
NOV
CHINA
Successful playout of satellite broadcast of live concert to cinemas using GDC servers.
SEP
USA
The founding members of the MPEG Interop Initiative (GDC, EVS and AVICA), collectively released digital cinema specifications document. Learn More >
JUL
USA
Installed GDC digital cinema servers at AMC Theatre, Santa Monica, California.
APR
CHINA
Installed GDC servers in China’s first digital cinema theatre - Shanghai Yongle Film City and showed China’s first digital print of the movie ‘Missing Gun’. Learn More >
SEP
CHINA
Successfully performed a satellite transmission demonstration of Columbia Pictures’ ‘Final Fantasy’ using GDC digital cinema equipment. Learn More >
DEC
HONG KONG
Incorporated on 29th December in Hong Kong, the office located at the Hutchison House.
