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Georgia Theatre Company
Customer:
Georgia Theatre Company
Location:
27 locations across the southern United
States
Industry/Market:
Cinema
Requirements:
After the initial purchase of over 250
digital projection systems to convert
their chain of cinemas, Georgia Theatre
Company required installation expertise
as well as ongoing 24/7/365 support for
their many locations.
Summary:
Georgia Theatre Company’s Cherokee Stadium Cinemas 16 location in Woodstock, Georgia.
Georgia Theatre Company relies on Christie Managed
Services in converting hundreds of screens in digital roll-out
For over 80 years, 3rd generation family-owned Georgia Theatre Company has
specialized in motion picture exhibition. According to Chairman and CEO, Bill
Stembler, “From our early roots to becoming one of the top 20 circuits today, we
pride ourselves on providing our patrons with the finest facilities, including state-ofthe-art digital projection, stadium seating and the best sound systems available.”
The Georgia Theatre Company chain has over 270 screens in 27 locations, including
Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Virginia.
As part of a phase 2 digital cinema deployment program, Georgia Theatres installed
over 250 Christie projection systems exclusively throughout their circuit in 2010. The
majority of Christie systems were operating ahead of the holiday theatrical releases
and the eagerly anticipated James Cameron’s “Avatar” movie in 3D.
“Service and experience with digital equipment installations were two major factors
in our selection of Christie digital projectors and Christie Managed Services,” noted
Aubrey Stone, president of Georgia Theatre Company. “We tested their units for a
year and we were very impressed. The picture on the screen was excellent. Along
with their technology and lowest cost of operation, Christie’s track record of installing
thousands of screens worldwide was also an important consideration in our decision.”
Stone added, “Christie is the undisputed leader in digital cinema because they fully
understand the needs of the exhibitors and know how to deliver quality products in the
fastest timetable. One of the things that impressed me most is dealing with the people
at Christie. Not only are they professional, but also they are a pleasure to work with.
Deploying service in real time, Christie
Managed Services supports Georgia
Theatre Company’s ongoing digital
needs with 24/7/365 service. Along with
operator training, remote monitoring,
configuration management, critical
inventory logistics support, field service
support and system performance
reporting, Christie solves technical issues
quickly and efficiently.
Results:
Georgia Theatre Company executives
are extremely happy with the in-depth
expertise, exceptional response time and
excellent customer service they receive
from Christie Managed Services.
The speed with which we’ve been able to bring the systems
online is a tribute to Christie’s commitment to first-rate customer
service and support.”
“Christie is the undisputed leader in digital
cinema because they fully understand
the needs of the exhibitor...”
A valuable partner for complex technical solutions
From systems design to on-site installation of systems,
customers across North America depend on Christie Managed
Services to deploy support services in real time so they can
operate successfully. From the Network Operating Center,
Christie Managed Services assists Georgia Theatre Company
24/7/365. Along with operator training, remote monitoring,
configuration management, critical inventory logistics support,
local field service support and system performance reporting,
Christie solves technical issues quickly and efficiently. “Their
expertise, exceptional response time and reputation for
excellent customer service make them a natural partner for us,”
added Stone.
Aubrey Stone, President, Georgia Theatre Company
Georgia Theatre Company’s Valdosta Stadium Cinemas also benefit from
Christie Managed Services 24/7/365 support.
Contact Christie
Contact us today to find out how you can benefit from Christie
Managed Services.
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Performance specifications are typical. Due to constant research, specifications are subject to change without notice. GTC App Story Mar 11