Ballantyne of Omaha, a provider of cinema equipment and services, has recently announced that their Strong Digital Systems (SDS) division will be providing 35 NEC STARUS series projectors to theater chains like Regal Entertainment and National Amusements. The projectors are fitted with RealD 3D technology and are being shipped in time for the November 21st release of Walt Disney Pictures’ animated feature film “Bolt”. This feature is one of Disney’s first animated movies to be released completely in 3D. Bolt is about a canine star of a fictional sci-fi/action show who believes that his super powers are real. John P. Wilmers, President and CEO of Ballantyne, said, “3-D is a very compelling theater experience and a strong driver for the early adoption of digital cinema technology. We are pleased to extend our partnership with REAL D to deliver their state of the art 3-D digital projection solutions, in conjunction with NEC Starus projectors, to support our customers’ plans for Bolt.” This movie will only help to increase the popularity that 3D movies are getting as well as help encourage more movie theaters to switch to digital projectors.

[via MarketWatch]

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