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Posted by Jeff Joseph (Member # 511) on 03-05-2007, 10:02 AM:

How many screens in the U.S. are currently able to show digital cinema (defined as 2K or more)?

This has been discussed on other threads somewhat, but I still can’t get a clear picture. Today, the AP ran a story on digital cinema, and mentioned that, “About 2,200 U.S. theater screens currently show digital films.” And a couple of months ago, the New Yorker said “about 2,000 screens” were digital.

I’ve asked around and I can’t find anyone who actually works in theatres who agrees with these figures. I suspect the number of screens is much smaller, and that the 2,000+ figure is hype. But I could be wrong.

Does anybody actually know a real number? Even an approximate “real” number? I’m trying to write about this subject and want to be accurate.

I realize that various theatre chains have promised large number of installs by the end of 2007; that’s not what I’m asking. I’m asking, currently, now, today: How many screens in the U.S. can run digital cinema?

Thanks,

Jeff Joseph
SabuCat Productions

Posted by Christopher Meredith (Member # 3767) on 03-05-2007, 10:36 AM:

I know of 11 in Madison, MS. (to be 17 by the end of the month, supposedly). [Frown]

Posted by Sam D. Chavez (Member # 1841) on 03-05-2007, 10:44 AM:

Try DcinemaToday.com.

In addition to Carmike, there are a number of regionals starting to equip. I would guess the number worldwide is 3,500 plus. It's definitley on an unstoppable roll now IMHO.

Posted by Jarryd Beard (Member # 2543) on 03-05-2007, 10:58 AM:

According to DCinemaToday.com, there are 2208 2K screens in the United States. If you are a registered with the site, check out the "charts" section. There are a lot of interesting numbers that might help you with your writing. I got this number from the DLP Cinema™ installations by resolution grouped by region page. The site can be slow at times, so have patience.

Posted by Jeff Joseph (Member # 511) on 03-05-2007, 11:30 AM:

Thanks very much.... looks like the 2,000+ figure is indeed accurate.