Norway leads the world with a full conversion to Digital Cinema.

The much awaited result of the Norwegian Film & Kino tender process has been announced, with 9 of the 10 regional zones, representing more than 300 screens, being won by Unique Cinema Systems. Following an intensive bid process involving a detailed response to a full range of technical, commercial and support criteria set out by Film and Kino, Unique Cinema Systems proved their commitment to the long term future of the Norwegian cinema market by offering the best value, and highest quality package for each of the separate regions they were awarded.

The tender was divided in ten subgroups assigned along both regional and organizational lines. Four sub-group contracts were allocated for each of the larger countrywide chains, and six contracts grouping independent cinemas within Norway’s primary regions. There are also separate contracts for mobile, or traveling, cinema systems that provide movies to smaller communities without permanent cinemas. The total value is estimated at NOK 300 million (€ 37m) .

Each sub-contract was separately awarded based on careful evaluation from a group-level committee that included local participants who understand the specific needs of cinemas in that group. Equipment and the integration partner was selected based on price and quality.

Cinemas in each group will receive a base-level approved 2D cinema system package consisting of a Christie digital cinema projector, Doremi 2K server, Unique TMS and NOC services. Enhancements such as 3D, and 4K can be optionally purchased at the cinema’s expense.

Unique Cinema Systems, will provide each cinema a complete package of local support from their regional offices in Bergen, Lier, Trondheim and Tromsø provided by a team of experienced technicians utilizing a dedicated suite of network monitoring tools, theatre management software and NOC services.