AMC Theaters to Switch to 'Super HD' 2160p x 4K PROJECTION

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Originally Posted by serenity

But they will not be installing them in every auditorium. Most auditoriums will still be using standard 2k projectors from various manufactures.

here's another similiar online news story:

Sony, Regal ink deal for digital

"Sony's AMC installations are expected to begin by year's end and extend through 2012, involving more than 300 theaters and 4,600 North American screens.

Together, the Regal and AMC pacts catapult Sony Electronics and its high-resolution 4K systems into an industry-leading position amid the exhibition industry's aggressive push into digital distribution and 3-D cinema.

Some other circuits have invested heavily in 2K-resolution digital projectors, which were widely perceived as the industry norm before the AMC deal. "

we'll see, but I really doubt that a deal with Sony would retain the licensing of a competitor's (2K DLP) unit in the same theatre. The norm now is 4K, not only theatrical digital projection, but film to video transfers, and actual filming, the Red One 4K cameras. 6K and 8K transferring are just around the corner for 70mm films being transferred and stored. [i.e, 'Baraka' and select future releases from Warners Home Video]