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A portable and lightweight engineers tool, designed with an industry leading laser ready spectrometer, the HSG Labs Spectro allows users to view full colour spectrum and luminance information without the need of a laptop.

Re-engineered with efficient field use in mind, the Spectro v3.2 features a new user interface. The Spectro is not only designed for use with all cinema projectors including Laser, Xenon and UHP Lamps but thanks to the new calibration capabilities and accessories attachment it allows measurement of Direct-View video walls, LED, computer monitors and lab experiments.

Order between 21st February 2025 and 18th April 2025 to take advantage of special pricing.

Offer is subject to availability. Special pricing cannot be combined with other discounts. Free calibration valid within 18 months of purchase date. Calibration service does not include freight and import duties. Harkness Screens reserves the right to withdraw this www.harkness-screens.com/spectro offer at any time.

Hugo SR creates superior movie-going experiences for CineAsia 2024.

BANGKOK, THAILAND – 10TH DECEMBER 2024 — Hugo SR, the world’s first engineered laser screen from Harkness Screens has been chosen as the screen of choice for CineAsia 2024.

The 16.9m x 9.25m Hugo SR screen installed in Major Cinemas Icon Cineconic, Auditorium 12 (in normal operation a ScreenX auditorium) will be used to showcase both 2D and 3D content from major studio partners.

The result of more than five years of research and development alongside projector manufacturers, educational institutes, global exhibition and the Hollywood community, Hugo SR has been designed to support and leverage the benefits of all types of laser projection including RGB. 

Since its launch at CinemaCon 2024, Hugo SR has been installed by leading cinema exhibitors around the world seeking to deploy laser projectors (including RGB and phosphor) to help manage the challenges these present (including speckle) and the opportunities (such as higher brightness and contrast).

The unique optical properties of Hugo SR have been specifically engineered to reduce visible speckle by as much as 30% compared to traditional gain screens.   Hugo SR allows exhibitors to deploy higher gain surfaces without the requirement for expensive transducers whilst creating a level of assurance that laser speckle will not interfere with the viewing experience for the majority of movie-goers in the auditorium.

Although a polarised 3D screen, the underlying technologies in Hugo SR create a truly whiter surface which looks more similar to  Harkness’ industry leading white gain (Perlux HiWhite) screens on axis.  This optically whiter surface helps to diffuse visible hot-spotting and create the appearance of a more uniform finish from centre to edge.

With much industry attention currently surrounding HDR, the unique coating technology of Hugo SR provides a game changing solution for all types of projection helping to improve contrast by up to 15% compared to traditional silver and white screens creating more vivid colours with blacker blacks and whiter whites – something which has substantial benefit both to new laser deployments as well as ageing xenon projection systems.

“We’re delighted to see yet another Hugo SR screen installed in such an important venue,” says Mark Ashcroft, CEO of Harkness Screens.  “Since CinemaCon, we’ve seen a steady growth in the install base of Hugo screens around the world.  Feedback has been nothing but positive from our customers who have been able to provide significantly improved presentations to movie-goers.  To be entrusted by Major Cinemas, Goldenduck and Film Expos Group to showcase this groundbreaking screen technology at CineAsia is testament to both the quality and performance of the product and the hard work and dedication of our innovation team that continues to set the standard for cinema screen development,” he adds.

For further information on Hugo SR, visit www.harkness-screens.com/hugo

Harkness Screens Powers The Walt Disney Company APAC Content Showcase in Singapore.

SINGAPORE, DEC 3, 2024 – In November, The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific hosted its star-studded APAC Content Showcase in Singapore. The event saw journalists, influencers and celebrities from across the world flying in to witness the unparalleled strength and appeal of Disney’s creative excellence, with a preview of the company’s upcoming theatrical and streaming content – all projected onto Harkness screens.

Day one of the event saw audiences at Singapore’s iconic Marina Bay Sands get a first look at upcoming titles from Disney’s theatrical studios, including – Disney, 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Lucasfilm, and Marvel Studios.

Day two saw The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific unveil a wave of announcements surrounding its upcoming slate of Disney+ APAC Originals, included the breaking news that Moving Season Two is in development, following the company’s successful collaboration with Moving and Light Shop creator Kangfull.

With best-in-class theatrical and streaming footage being displayed to the world’s media, the company relied on Christie CP4435 RGB Pure Laser, series 4 projectors beaming directly onto a 15m x 6.38m Matt Plus screen from Harkness Screens along with two additional 11m x 4.5m Matt Plus side screens to deliver a truly world-class immersive experience to all in attendance.

ABOUT HARKNESS SCREENS

Harkness Screens™ is the world's leading screen technology company, specialising in the design and manufacture of projection screens and supporting technologies for cinema and live events. From single-screen independent theatres to large multiplexes to large format immersive theatre experiences or live events, Harkness supplies thousands of screens every year helping provide outstanding presentation experiences to audiences around the world.

With global reach, Harkness is regarded as the world leader in cinema and has screens in more cinemas worldwide than any other manufacturer. With its industry leading 2D and 3D screen brands (Hugo SR, Perlux HiWhite, Clarus XC, Precision White, Nova and Spectral) along with an innovative range of presentation monitoring tools through HSG Labs, digital surveying services and suite of cinema design and specification apps, Harkness continues to lead the way in screen technology for cinema. 

Founded in 1929, Harkness has manufacturing facilities in the USA, UK, France, India and China and combines unrivalled experience with the latest technology and production methods to provide innovative solutions to the company’s key markets.  For more information, visit the Harkness Screens web page at www.harkness-screens.com.

Harkness Screens announces changes to global manufacturing capabilities.

DUBLIN, IRELAND 18TH SEPTEMBER 2024 — Harkness Screens, one of the world’s premium cinema technology companies, has today announced plans to restructure its global manufacturing capability to better support current cinema customer demands.  As part of the plans the business will cease manufacturing in the USA in October 2024 and will serve its Americas customers from its state-of-the-art global manufacturing facilities in Europe and Asia whilst maintaining sales, technical and customer support functions in the USA.

Harkness Screens’ manufacturing facilities in France, India and China are capable of supplying the entire range of Harkness premium product portfolio including premium offerings such as Perlux HiWhite, Clarus XC, Hugo SR and Precision White and have done so since 2017. New packaging technology recently developed by the Harkness Innovation Centre in the UK now makes it possible to expedite the global delivery of screens from these plants. Harkness’ business leading Research and Development team also continues to work on exciting new screen technologies that will support the cinema industry as it moves further towards laser projection. At CinemaCon 2024, Harkness launched its new laser engineered screen, Hugo SR to industry acclaim. Hugo SR is the first of the next generation of screen technologies to emerge from the Harkness Innovation Centre with more to follow.

Harkness continues to evolve and develop in order to better meet customer needs. In addition to its ongoing investment in developing next generation screen technologies, Harkness has recently established a new development and manufacturing facility, HSG Labs, near Cannes, France, for its range of screen monitoring products – Ultimate, Dual, Spectro, and Optimiser. These products allow cinema exhibitors to maintain a consistently high quality of presentation, manage costs and deliver a great experience for movie-goers.

Commenting on the re-alignment, CEO Mark Ashcroft explained “Our global manufacturing footprint has always enabled us to supply customers with screens that help them deliver their projects on time.  Over the past two decades, our Americas customers have been supplied with screens not just from our US plant but from our four global facilities seamlessly and with a quality assurance given the consistent manufacturing processes and raw material supplies that we deploy across the group.  Our recent advances in packaging technology most notably Compact+, makes it possible for us to expedite the global delivery of screens via air or sea freight whilst reducing the carbon footprint dramatically.  Aligned to this, Compact+ provides exhibitors with convenient and cost-effective solutions that improve ease-of-access and handling of screen deliveries to existing auditoria,” Ashcroft concludes.

About Harkness Screens
Harkness Screens™ is the world's leading screen technology company, specialising in the design and manufacture of projection screens and supporting technologies for cinema and live events. From single-screen independent theatres to large multiplexes to large format immersive theatre experiences or live events, Harkness supplies thousands of screens every year helping provide outstanding presentation experiences to audiences around the world.

With global reach, Harkness is regarded as the world leader in cinema and has screens in more cinemas worldwide than any other manufacturer. With its industry leading 2D and 3D screen brands (Perlux HiWhite, Clarus XC, Precision White, Nova and Spectral) along with an innovative range of presentation monitoring tools (through HSG Labs), digital surveying services and suite of cinema design and specification apps, Harkness continues to lead the way in screen technology for cinema. 

Founded in 1929, Harkness has facilities in the USA, UK, France, India and China and combines unrivalled experience with the latest technology and production methods to provide innovative solutions to the company’s key markets.  For more information, visit the Harkness Screens web page at www.harkness-screens.com.

Hugo SR lights up the OmniplexMaxx screen at Omniplex Birmingham.

STEVENAGE, UNITED KINGDOM, 22ND MAY 2024 — Harkness Screens, one of the world’s premium cinema technology companies, has completed the installation of its latest screen technology, Hugo SR at the recently refurbished Omniplex Cinema in Birmingham, UK.

Following its successful launch at CinemaCon, enquiries for the world’s first screen engineered to reduce laser speckle have flooded into Harkness.  One of the first orders received was from the Omniplex Group for their new investment in Birmingham, UK.  The screen measuring 17.90 x 9.60 metres was recently installed in to the cinema’s OmniplexMAXX screen along with a Christie CP4435-RGB with positive feedback from Omniplex and indeed movie-goers.

"We were very pleased with the performance of the HUGO SR considering the 2.2+ gain silver screen. The high gain screen allowed more light onscreen with lower output from our RGB laser projector,” explains Paul John Anderson, Director at Omniplex.

The result of more than five years of research and development alongside projector manufacturers, global exhibitors, the Hollywood community and leading educational institutes, Hugo is designed to support and leverage the benefits of all types of laser projection. An optically whiter polarised screen, Hugo creates compelling 2D and deep 3D images with additional contrast and speckle reduction enabling exhibitors to utilise the enhanced capabilities of laser projection to improve presentation quality for moviegoers.

The unique properties of Hugo SR create a whiter surface that helps to reduce visible speckle by up to 30% as well as improve contrast.  This allows exhibitors to deploy higher gain surfaces alongside RGB projectors without the requirement for expensive transducers whilst creating a level of assurance that laser speckle will not interfere with the viewing experience for the majority of movie-goers in the auditorium.

“This is a cinema screen technology that is relevant to the immediate needs of cinemas installing new laser projectors and in particular RGB, explains Mark Ashcroft, CEO at Harkness Screens. “We’re excited to begin the roll-out of Hugo SR technology around the world and it’s great that one of our most loyal customers in Omniplex is instantly seeing the benefit of Hugo,” Ashcroft concludes. 

Harkness Screens will be showcasing Hugo SR at CineEurope 2024 with live 2D and 3D demonstrations in Meeting Room 121, First Floor, CCIB.  Spaces to see Hugo can be booked online by visiting www.harkness-screens.com/ce2024-demo

For further information on Hugo SR, visit www.harkness-screens.com/hugo

HARKNESS SCREENS LAUNCHES INDUSTRY-FIRST ENGINEERED 2D/3D SCREEN FOR LASER PROJECTION.

SALERNO ROOM (PROMENADE LEVEL) AND BOOTH #104J, CINEMACON, LAS VEGAS, USA – 8TH APRIL 2024 — Harkness Screens, one of the world’s premium cinema technology companies, has unveiled it’s brand new fifth generation 2D/3D screen technology, Hugo SR at CinemaCon 2024.

Whilst the adoption of all forms of laser projection in the cinema industry has been steadily increasing for a number of years, screen technology has been a step behind with existing 4th generation screens often retrofitted in to laser deployments to help create suitable solutions. That changes with Hugo SR.

The result of more than five years of research and development alongside projector manufacturers, educational institutes, global exhibition and the Hollywood community, Hugo SR has been designed to support and leverage the benefits of all types of laser projection including RGB. 

“Over the past few years we have seen the laser projection install base grow significantly across the globe.  Whilst laser projection has so many tangible benefits, our customers, wider exhibitors and partners have turned to us to provide a dedicated screen solution that can enable them to leverage the benefits of this new technology to its fullest including, higher contrast, HDR (high dynamic range) and WCG (wide colour gamut).  Hugo SR, is the first engineered screen designed specifically with laser projectors in mind.  With in-built characteristics that reduce visible speckle and improve contrast, Hugo SR provides exhibitors with a means to fully utilise laser projection technology creating even more compelling and captivating movie presentations,” explains Laurent Espitalier, CTO at Harkness Screens.

Embedded speckle reduction technology
Laser speckle, most visible with RGB projectors (but also present, although less visible with other projection technologies) has been a concern for exhibitors looking to leverage laser projection.  Hugo SR has been engineered to significantly reduce visible speckle by up to 30% compared to traditional high gain silver and white screen surfaces. 

The unique properties of Hugo SR allow exhibitors to deploy higher gain surfaces alongside RGB projectors without the requirement for expensive transducers whilst creating a level of assurance that laser speckle will not interfere with the viewing experience for the majority of movie-goers in the auditorium.

Superior Optical Engineering
The unique surface coating properties of Hugo SR help to improve contrast by up to 15% compared to traditional silver and white screens creating more vivid colours with blacker blacks and whiter whites.  Although a polarised 3D screen, the underlying technologies create a truly whiter surface which looks more similar to  Harkness’ industry leading white gain (Perlux HiWhite) screens on axis.  This optically whiter surface helps to diffuse visible hot-spotting and create the appearance of a more uniform finish from centre to edge.

“We’re excited to begin the roll-out of Hugo SR technology around the world,” explains Mark Ashcroft, CEO at Harkness Screens.  “Hugo SR creates a new technology platform for Harkness and a new industry standard for laser screens.  At Harkness, we continue to invest in research and development teams and are already working with our suppliers and partners developing further 2D and 3D screen technologies that already show signs of being able to virtually eliminate visible speckle whilst retaining the gain profiles exhibitors require in order to financially manage their shift from xenon-based projectors to laser.  We feel we’re on the cusp of something transformational for the entire industry” he concludes.

Harkness Screens will be showcasing Hugo SR throughout CinemaCon 2024 with live 2D and 3D demonstrations in the Salerno room (Promenade Level) with Harkness’ team available for meetings at the suite and also at booth #104J (Julius Ballroom).

Clarus XC continues to create superior movie-going experiences at CinemaCon 2024

ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, USA, MARCH 21ST 2024 — Harkness Screens the world’s leading screen technology company and thought-leaders in on-screen brightness is delighted to confirm that Clarus XC technology will be the screen of choice for 2D and 3D theatrical presentations during Cinemacon 2024, for the tenth successive year.

The show’s auditorium in the Colosseum at Caesars Palace will feature a 21.64m x 9.44m (71’ x 31’) Clarus XC 170 screen used to showcase both 2D and 3D content from major studio partners.

Designed to work with all polarised 3D systems and ideal for showcasing 2D content, Clarus XC screens create visibly superior deeper 3D content which draws in the audience creating a more captivating viewing experience. A whiter look under projection mean that colours look visibly richer and more accurate both in 2D and 3D resulting in a more defined, sharper and crisper picture.

“We’re delighted to continue our long association with Cinemacon providing our Clarus XC technology for the tenth consecutive time to the Colosseum,” explains Mark Ashcroft, CEO at Harkness Screens. “Each year the Colosseum transforms into one of the most iconic movie theaters in the world and we’re extremely honoured that work alongside the CinemaCon team, our technology partners and studios to create this amazing space. After more than a decade as the screen of choice for movie conventions and premieres around the world, we’re delighted that our premium 4th generation 3D/2D screen technology (Clarus XC) continues to be recognised as the best in the industry for creating superior movie-going experiences.”

At its core, Clarus XC technology features 4th generation d-smooth coating technology which has specific properties more commonly seen in white screens. This technology enables Clarus XC screens to benefit from significantly wide viewing angles, improved color and contrast and better light distribution compared to traditional 3D silver screens. The screen also features Harkness’ NanolastTM coating technology which provides additional improvements in visual performance as well as added durability and Harkness’ proprietary 4K Digital Perforation Pattern designed to improve sound transmission in the spoken range, reduce moiré effect often seen in 4K projection and increase light reflectivity.

In addition to the showcase Clarus XC screen, Harkness will be unveiling a brand new fifth generation screen technology during CinemaCon 2024. A first of its kind engineered screen for laser projection, this new technology promises to wow visitors to the show and movie-goers around the world.

“Over the past five years, we’ve been working alongside projector manufacturers, exhibitors and the Hollywood community to develop a brand new 2D and 3D screen technology specifically engineered to meet the needs and challenges of laser projection. Following successful technology and customer trials and incredible feedback, we’ll be launching this new technology at the show,” says Mark Ashcroft.

This brand new laser screen technology has been designed to improve optical whiteness and contrast allowing exhibitors to take advantage of technical improvements in laser projectors such as HDR and WCG whilst reducing visible speckle by up to 30% (compared to traditional high gain screens).

Throughout the show there will be regular presentations and demonstrations of this new laser screen technology in the Salerno Room (Promenade Level).

About Harkness Screens

Harkness Screens™ is the world's leading screen technology company, specialising in the design and manufacture of projection screens and supporting technologies for cinema and live events. From single-screen independent theatres to large multiplexes to large format immersive theatre experiences or live events, Harkness supplies thousands of screens every year helping provide outstanding presentation experiences to audiences around the world.

With global reach, Harkness is regarded as the world leader in cinema and has screens in more cinemas worldwide than any other manufacturer. With its industry leading 2D and 3D screen brands (Perlux HiWhite, Clarus XC, Precision White, Nova and Spectral) along with an innovative range of presentation monitoring tools (Qalif), digital surveying services and suite of cinema design and specification apps, Harkness continues to lead the way in screen technology for cinema.

Founded in 1929, Harkness has manufacturing facilities in the USA, UK, France, India and China and combines unrivalled experience with the latest technology and production methods to provide innovative solutions to the company’s key markets. For more information, visit the Harkness Screens web page at www.harkness-screens.com.

Harkness Screens announces participation at Big Cine Expo 2023

Chennai, India - July 14, 2023 - Harkness Screens, the global leader in cinema screen technology, is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming Big Cine Expo, one of the most important trade events in the cinema industry. Taking place on August 8th and 9th in Chennai, this event will provide an opportunity for Harkness to highlight its cutting-edge screens and demonstrate its commitment to the Indian market.

Last year, Harkness proudly sponsored the Big Cine Expo, and this year the company is returning with an impressive team comprising members from its Indian office, the U.K. Innovation Centre, and Dublin Head Office. The team has been diligently preparing for this event and is eager to engage with industry professionals, cinema owners, and stakeholders.

With significant investments in the past year in Bangalore, India, Harkness has been focused on enhancing its operations in the region. Rinosh Raj, Head of Operations in India, stated, "We have made substantial investments in Bangalore, including comprehensive international and local training for all our colleagues and the addition of highly qualified business managers."

During the event, Harkness will showcase its state-of-the-art factory in Bangalore, which is responsible for manufacturing the screens. By utilizing Harkness' proprietary raw materials and technology, these screens are produced in India, ensuring cost competitiveness, faster delivery, and superior reliability compared to other options in the market.

Mark Ashcroft, CEO of Harkness, emphasized the significance of this exhibition and its alignment with Harkness' mission. "By offering new screens alongside the latest movie releases, we guarantee an exceptional movie-watching experience and a tangible monetary reward for cinema owners," said Ashcroft. Harkness' commitment to quality and innovation has made it the go-to choice for cinema screens worldwide, and the company aims to provide the same level of excellence to the Indian market.

Andrew Emmott, International Sales VP at Harkness, expressed his admiration for the trailblazers who have contributed to the company's success in India. "It's an honour to follow in the footsteps of Andrew Robinson, Sriram Sistla, and Preetham Daniel, who have paved the way for our presence in India, bringing the world's best quality cinema screens to the country," said Emmott. "I am determined to support the industry's incredible trajectory, and our team is here to listen and offer unwavering support."

We invite all industry professionals to visit Harkness at Booth #112 during the Big Cine Expo. Discover the future of cinema screens and experience the unrivaled quality that Harkness is renowned for. 

Harkness Screens Named Official Screen Provider To Cine Europe 2023

AMILLY, FRANCE –1ST JUNE 2023 — Harkness Screens the world’s leading screen technology company and thought-leaders in on-screen brightness is delighted to confirm that it has once again partnered with the Film Expo Group to provide its leading Clarus XC technology for the convention.

A permanent fixture at Cine Europe since 2014, Clarus XC technology will be utilised to showcase all 2D and 3D theatrical presentations during Cine Europe 2023.

“We’re delighted to once again partner with our colleagues at Harkness Screens to bring the best-in-class screen technology to our attendees.  We know that the screens they provide help to deliver immersive experiences that leave our audiences wowed whilst also providing assurance to our studio partners that their content will be shown in the best possible way,” explains Andrew Sunshine, President of the Film Expo Group.

The show’s auditorium inside the CCIB will feature a 26.35m x 7.5m Clarus XC 170 mini-perforated screen. Designed to work with all polarised 3D systems, Clarus XC 170 is regarded by exhibitors throughout Europe and across the world as the screen of choice for laser projection due to its speckle reduction properties that help to deliver perfect images.  Its unique coating technology creates ultra-wide viewing angles and a visibly whiter finish under projected light than traditional 3D screens creating richer colours, maintaining contrast and delivering a sharper picture.  Harkness’ unique mini-perforation pattern is designed to support the use of 4K projection and will assist in the CCIB projection delivering images clear of moiré. 

Custom made for Cine Europe at Harkness’ leading screen manufacturing facility in Amilly, France, the screens supplied to the show showcase a number of built-in technologies that enable Harkness’ screen to deliver improvements to the environmental impact of screens.  Since 2017, 100% of Harkness coated cinema screen technologies have been produced using water-based coatings, a move that has enabled Harkness to remove a significant proportion of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from production and in turn pollutants from the atmosphere whilst ensuring Harkness’ surfaces including Clarus XC technology are the industry gold standard for fire safety when tested against BS EN 13501-1 and NFPA 701.

“We’re delighted to continue our long association with the biggest and best movie convention in Europe providing our Clarus XC technology to such an incredible venue,” explains Eric Martin, General Manager at Harkness Screens’ French Manufacturing facility (Demospec).   “Our team value the partnership with the Film Expo Group and it is an honour to be able to support our colleagues in distribution to showcase what promises to be an amazing slate that will undoubtedly help the industry continue its strong recovery.  We are also delighted to be able to utilise our proximity to the European market through our global manufacturing network to provide our screens to CineEurope with the lowest possible carbon footprint saving as much as 75% of CO2e emissions associated with transportation and logistics versus screens sourced outside of Europe,” he concludes.

For further information on Clarus XC screens, visit www.harkness-screens.com/clarus-xc

About Harkness Screens

Harkness Screens™ is the world's leading screen technology company, specialising in the design and manufacture of projection screens and supporting technologies for cinema and live events. From single-screen independent theatres to large multiplexes to large format immersive theatre experiences or live events, Harkness supplies thousands of screens every year helping provide outstanding presentation experiences to audiences around the world.

With global reach, Harkness is regarded as the world leader in cinema and has screens in more cinemas worldwide than any other manufacturer. With its industry leading 2D and 3D screen brands (Perlux HiWhite, Clarus XC, Precision White, Nova and Spectral) along with an innovative range of presentation monitoring tools (Qalif), digital surveying services and suite of cinema design and specification apps, Harkness continues to lead the way in screen technology for cinema. 

 Founded in 1929, Harkness has manufacturing facilities in the USA, UK, France, India and China and combines unrivalled experience with the latest technology and production methods to provide innovative solutions to the company’s key markets.  For more information, visit the Harkness Screens web page at www.harkness-screens.com.

About CineEurope

CineEurope 2023 will take place 19-22 June at the Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona (CCIB) in Barcelona, Spain. CineEurope is the longest-running and most successful European convention and trade show for major, regional, and independent cinema professionals. CineEurope will feature exclusive screenings and product presentations of upcoming films, sponsored networking events, timely and informative seminars, and the CineEurope Trade Show. CineEurope is the Official Convention of the Union Internationale des Cinémas/International Union of Cinemas (UNIC).

Walt Disney Company select Harkness Precision White Technology for Asia Pacific Showcase

SINGAPORE, 11TH JANUARY 2023 - A PWT (Precision White Technology) 140 screen from Harkness was the cinema screen of choice for entertainment giants The Walt Disney Company, at their recent APAC showcase event in Singapore.

Harkness’ 14.95m x 6.24m screen quite literally took centre stage at the star-studded Disney Content Showcase APAC 2022 event at the world-famous Marina Bay Sands, where The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific unveiled their slate of upcoming movies, series and new APAC titles for their Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar streaming services.

During the event, over 500 guests from across APAC were treated to a first look at numerous upcoming projects from Marvel, Disney, Walt Disney Animated Studios, Pixar, 20th Century Studios, Lucasfilm, Disney+, and Disney+ Hotstar.

Over 50 titles were announced at the event, including previews for the newly announced “Dragons of Wonderhatch”, as well as “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”, and “Star Wars: Visions Volume Two”.

The event concluded with a 30-minute screening of footage from “Avatar: The Way of Water”, “shown in the best possible format and screen”.

Harkness CEO Mark Ashcroft said: “We were delighted and honoured that Disney selected one of our screens for this prestigious event in a region which continues to be equally as significant for us.”

Harkness at CineAsia 2022

The Harkness team are attending CineAsia 2022 in Bangkok. The team are showcasing Harkness’ myHarkness platform at the Millenium Hilton and partnering with leading partner Goldenduck on the trade show floor (booth #115).

Harkness supplies screens to Roxy Dubai Mall

DUBAI, UAE, 5TH OCTOBER 2022. Harkness Screens is delighted to congratulate Roxy Cinemas on the opening of their the new cinema Roxy Dubai Hills Multiplex, a 15-screen complex, with screens supplied by Harkness.

 The complex includes a Roxy Xtreme 3D screen, a Spectral 240, at 28.59m x 15.54m one of the largest screens in the region. Spectral™ polarised 3D screens are a special ultra-high brightness screens that gives excellent performance with “passive” 3D applications using polarised light such as RealD. 

The large Spectral screen was supplied and installed by Scrabble, the integrators for the multiplex, who also installed the two Sharp/NEC NC3541L 4K 35,000 Lumen RB projectors needed to light the screen.

As well as installing the Sharp NEC projectors for all 15 screens, to ensure presentation quality is maintained in the Xtreme 3D screen, Scrabble also installed a Harkness Qalif Dual in to the auditorium to ensure the two images stay perfectly aligned.

About Roxy Cinemas

Launched in January 2017, Roxy Cinemas is a premium cinema concept located at City Walk, The Beach, Box Park, La Mer, Al Khawaneej Walk, and Dubai Hills Mall. Roxy Cinemas is part of the Dubai Holding Entertainment portfolio, one of the largest diversified entertainment groups in the region. With three key movie viewing experiences - Platinum, Gold and Silver - Roxy Cinemas offers a wide range of the latest blockbusters, art-house movies, documentaries, sporting events, special events and features in a luxe setting. Central locations, gourmet food and a chic ambience, make Roxy Cinemas the perfect cultural centrepiece of Dubai’s bustling communities. For more information visit  www.theroxycinemas.com

About Harkness Screens

Harkness Screens™ is the world's leading screen technology company, specialising in the design and manufacture of projection screens and supporting technologies for cinema and live events. From single-screen independent theatres to large multiplexes and large format immersive theatre experiences or live events, Harkness supplies thousands of screens every yea, helping provide outstanding presentation experiences to audiences around the world.

With global reach, Harkness is regarded as the world leader in cinema and has screens in more cinemas worldwide than any other manufacturer. With its industry leading 2D and 3D screen brands (Perlux HiWhite, Clarus XC, Precision White, Nova and Spectral) along with an innovative range of presentation monitoring tools (Qalif), digital surveying services and suite of cinema design and specification apps, Harkness continues to lead the way in screen technology for cinema. 

Founded in 1929, Harkness has manufacturing facilities in the USA, UK, France, India and China, and combines unrivalled experience with the latest technology and production methods to provide innovative solutions to the company’s key markets. For more information, visit the Harkness Screens web page at www.harkness-screens.com.

About Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH

Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH is the leading global provider of professional and commercial visual technology and digital signage solutions. Owned jointly by Sharp Corporation and NEC Corporation, Sharp NEC Display Solutions offers one of the broadest visual solutions portfolios in the industry, innovating in LCD displays, lamp and laser projectors, dvLED, 8K and 5G technology, collaboration solutions, calibration tools, IoT and AI driven analytics.

Sharp NEC Display Solutions is a trusted name and a total solutions provider with strong ties to industry partners, and has a reputation for quality, reliability and industry-leading customer support, with a range of professional service offerings. Serving a wide variety of markets, the organisation’s expertise spans retail, enterprise, education, entertainment, transportation, energy and utility, and more.

As a manufacturer to the cinema industry, Sharp NEC offer cinema solutions including DCi certified projectors, digital signage for concessions and box office, as well as outdoor advertising solutions using LED and LFD technology. The range of Sharp NEC DCi certified projectors covers all screen sizes from small to over 30m in width. Sharp NEC offer NSH lamp projectors, laser phosphor and RB laser technology, ensuring a perfect image without image degradation on all screen surfaces. For more information visit www.sharpnecdisplays.eu

About Scrabble

Scrabble is a well-respected cinema integrator in the cinema industry globally,

with a strong presence in the Middle East. Offering a complete service to exhibitors from design through to installation and maintenance, Scrabble has built solid relations with exhibitors for more than a decade. Scrabble provides a high-quality technical team with extensive knowledge of the cinema industry, and excellent customer service. For more information visit. www.scrabbleentertainment.com

Harkness Screens Unveils New Collaborative Design and Specification Software Platform - myHarkness

CINE EUROPE, BARCELONA, SPAIN, 22ND JUNE 2022 — Harkness Screens the world’s leading screen technology company and thought-leaders has launched its brand new software platform for screen specification and design, myHarkness.

Designed with customer experience in mind, the myHarkness platform provides a cloud-based collaborative environment enabling users to seamlessly work alone or together as a team using a number of tools to create positive outcomes from cinema screen design and specification.

“myHarkness is the result of more than a decade of investment by Harkness into developing leading technology tools to support our global customers in driving better outcomes from their screen technology investments,” explains Mark Ashcroft, CEO, Harkness Screens. “myHarkness builds on those tools creating a cloud-based collaborative platform that will revolutionise the Harkness customer experience bringing them closer to our products and our expertise,” he adds.

Available on Windows, Android and iOS, the myHarkness cloud-based platform integrates Harkness’ leading software tools, myHarkness Calculator, Modeller and Planner into a unique workflow in enabling users to manage new build and refurbishment projects where screens are an important consideration.  

myHarkness Calculator
Quick and easy to use, the myHarkness Calculator calculates the capabilities of equipment choices and provides recommendations on projector, light source and screen choices based upon chosen screen size and maximum brightness levels for 2D and 3D.  It also calculates theoretical operating costs and shows how screen choice might reduce these dramatically.

myHarkness Modeller
The Modeller allows users to visualise and optimise digital cinema scenarios in a virtual 3D environment reviewing presentation quality from every seat in the auditorium. With in-depth analysis tools, the myHarkness Modeller helps users make more informed decisions about room geometry, seating, screen, projection and 3D technology choices before they’re even installed.

myHarkness Planner
The myHarkness Planner helps those specifying screens to reduce risk by carrying out complex calculations ahead of procuring screens.  From physical screen curvature and tilt through to specifying the physical sheet size, the myHarkness Planner is an ideal tool for ensuring that these key construction design elements and the actual screen specified are correct prior to the project, helping to prevent potentially costly on-site delays or mistakes from occurring.

The three utilities form a seamless workflow and through the myHarkness cloud-based data tools, project data created in one utility can be passed in to the next allowing for data to flow seamlessly through the project. 

Using leading cloud-based technologies, myHarkness allows for users to collaborate on projects together for the first time with Harkness’ leading tools allowing teams to work closely to define and optimise presentation and screen technology.  myHarkness also uses cloud technologies to allow users to access their data seamlessly on any device, anywhere with a uniform experience whether in a web browser or on an iPhone or Tablet.

“Over the past ten years, our first-generation apps have become the de facto industry tools for screen design and specification.  The myHarkness project has allowed us to re-build these tools from the ground up using the late technologies whilst encompassing all the feedback and ideas from our user community such as localisation, so these truly are the tools that the cinema industry needs and wants.  The myHarkness infrastructure provides us with a platform to develop a range of modules focused around education, commercial support and fulfilment that will provide our users and customers with a truly unique experience,” explains Richard Mitchell, VP myHarkness.

For further information visit www.harkness-screens.com/myHarkness

CinemaCon 2022 - Harkness Highlights

Clarus XC 170 - Screen of Choice for the Colosseum for the ninth successive year!

Once again taking centre stage in the Caesars Palace Colosseum is an 18.2m x 7.85m (71’ x 30.25’) Clarus XC 170 screen used to showcase both 2D and 3D content projected on the latest RGB laser projectors. The big screen of choice for CinemaCon and studios around the world once again, Clarus XC 170.

Find out why by watching this exclusive video shot during CinemaCon 2022.

New Compact+ Packaging

The secret behind Compact+ is our innovative Smart Flex technology. An engineered hybrid nano/micro multi-flake structure combined with an advanced polymer matrix combines superb optical performance and fantastic flexibility for the very first time, allowing higher quality screens to be compactly packaged without creasing.

Currently available in high performance Compact White, and soon to be available - the superb Compact Silver – designed for the next generation of 3D movies. The Compact+ range is the first to offer ultra-wide viewing angles, best-in-class uniformity and superior colour and contrast with economical logistics, easier handling and environmental savings.

QALIF SPECTRO

Re-engineered from the ground up in a more ergonomic form factor the Qalif Spectro v3 is not only designed for use with all cinema projectors including Laser RGB, Laser Phosphor, Xenon, UHP Lamps but thanks to the new calibration capabilities and accessories attachment it allows measurement of Direct-View video walls, LED, computer monitors and lab experiments.

3D Solutions Portfolio

With enormous opportunities on the horizon to reboot 3D including the imminent release of Avatar 2, Harkness will be showcasing its entire range of 3D-ready screen technologies including Clarus XC, Spectral, Precision White and the recently launched high-gain Nova family.

Harkness Screens Welcomes Sriram Sistla back to its growing team in India.

Bangalore, India, 28th March 2022 - It is with great delight that Harkness welcomes back Sriram Sistla to its team in India as Sales Director. Sriram is well known and highly respected in the cinema industry and brings his experience and expertise back to Harkness’s customers.

Sriram joins an expanding India commercial team, with Rajesh Paktar (Director), Andrew Emmott (Associate Director Business Development) Subramaniam Muthu (Sales Support Manager), Gaganshree Muralidhara (Fulfilment Manager), Dhanraj Patil (Sales Executive) and Hawama Noor (Sales Support Executive). Harkness is currently recruiting additional staff to enhance its team and to continue its reputation for excellent customer support and partnership.

Harkness remains committed to its partners and customers in India and to continued innovation and excellence in terms of our product portfolio and customer service.

Our use of the highest quality European sourced raw materials, coupled with unique and innovative Harkness screen technologies, produced in India to the highest quality under Rinosh Raj (Head of Production India) ensures Harkness Screens remain leaders in the cinema industry.

Harkness Screens Supports BAFTA with Redevelopment

World-leading cinema screen manufacturer Harkness Screens has stepped up to help the world-renowned independent arts charity BAFTA (the British Academy of Film and Television Arts) redevelop its headquarters.

BAFTA’s headquarters have been redeveloped to double the building’s capacity and install state-of-the-art technology throughout. The project will also create an entire floor devoted to BAFTA’s learning and new talent programmes, enabling the charity to support more than 80,000 people to develop careers in the creative industries each year.

Harkness, which has a regional office in Stevenage, corporate headquarters in Dublin, and manufacturing plants in France, India, China and the USA, has donated two screens to BAFTA for two of its theatres at 195 Piccadilly, London.

The Harkness screens, both Mini Perforated, were a Matt Plus at 10.4m x 4.70m in the Princess Anne Theatre (pictured left), which has also been upgraded to a Dolby Theatre, and a High Contrast Grey Preview at 4.70m x 2.02m, in the Run Run Shaw Theatre (pictured right).

BAFTA’s head of property, Pauline Campbell, said: “Harkness have very kindly gifted two cinema screens to the redevelopment of our headquarters which will create some fabulous spaces to enable us to take to the next level our programme of support for newcomers to the creative industries.”

195 Piccadilly will be a creative centre for film, games and television and the central hub for BAFTA’s UK-wide, and global, learning and talent development programme. BAFTA works throughout the year to find and promote the next generation of talent and to break down the barriers that can make it hard to build careers in the creative industries. Visit www.bafta.org. 

About BAFTA

BAFTA is a world-leading independent arts charity that brings the very best work in film, games and television to public attention and supports the growth of creative talent in the UK and internationally. Through its awards ceremonies and year-round programme of learning events and initiatives – which includes workshops, masterclasses, scholarships, lectures and mentoring schemes in the UK, USA and Asia – BAFTA identifies and celebrates excellence, discovers, inspires and nurtures new talent, and enables learning and creative collaboration. BAFTA is a registered charity (no. 216726). 

Harkness Screens Issues New Simplified Pricing For Cinema Customers.

DUBLIN, IRELAND, 17TH JANUARY 2022 — Harkness Screens the world’s leading screen technology company and thought-leaders in presentation quality has launched a new simplified pricing structure for its global cinema customers.

“Over the past two years we have seen our raw material prices and packaging costs increase significantly due to the pandemic and global supply chain issues explains Mark Ashcroft, CEO, Harkness Screens Group.  “We have supported the cinema industry throughout the pandemic by completely shielding our customers from these pricing pressures however, as we emerge from the pandemic, we do inevitably need to pass on some of these increases to our customers.”

Harkness’ new simplified global pricing structure introduces product family pricing for all screen products whilst standardising the cost of perforation choices. 

“Our new pricing structure reflects feedback from our customers around the world.  At our last major pricing structure review, our product portfolio consisted of just five screen surfaces.  Since then, our business has changed dramatically and as the needs of our customers have changed, so has our portfolio.  Today we have fifteen surfaces in our portfolio with more new products in our development pipeline for 2022,” Ashcroft explains.  “With the backdrop of increased raw material costs along with future plans, we felt it was the right time to carry out a review of our pricing structure removing many of the previous pricing complexities (including foreign exchange fluctuations) and perceived product barriers (such as differential pricing based on gain) to provide our customers with a simpler more accessible pricing structure going forward,” he adds.

Harkness’ new 2021 pricing structure will be communicated to customers over the coming days with prices effective from 17th January 2022.

“We remain committed to supporting our customers by providing them with the best value for the world’s leading cinema screen technologies.  We continue to seek methods for reducing the impact of raw material cost increases and where we are able to identify future cost savings, we aim to pass these on to our customers as quickly as possible.  To that end, we have committed to carrying out quarterly reviews of our pricing structure going forward,” Ashcroft concludes.


About Harkness Screens

Harkness Screens™ is the world's leading screen technology company, specialising in the design and manufacture of projection screens and supporting technologies for cinema and live events. From single-screen independent theatres to large multiplexes to large format immersive theatre experiences or live events, Harkness supplies thousands of screens every year helping provide outstanding presentation experiences to audiences around the world.

With global reach, Harkness is regarded as the world leader in cinema and has screens in more cinemas worldwide than any other manufacturer. With its industry leading 2D and 3D screen brands (Perlux HiWhite, Clarus XC, Precision White, Nova and Spectral) along with an innovative range of presentation monitoring tools (Qalif), digital surveying services and suite of cinema design and specification apps, Harkness continues to lead the way in screen technology for cinema. 

Founded in 1929, Harkness has manufacturing facilities in the USA, UK, France, India and China and combines unrivalled experience with the latest technology and production methods to provide innovative solutions to the company’s key markets.  For more information, visit the Harkness Screens web page at www.harkness-screens.com.

Clarus XC Entrusted To Deliver The Big Screen Experience At Cine Europe 2021.

CINE EUROPE, BARCELONA, 28TH SEPTEMBER 2021 — Harkness Screens the world’s leading screen technology company and thought-leaders in on-screen brightness is delighted to confirm that Clarus XC technology will be the screen of choice for 2D and 3D theatrical presentations during Cine Europe 2021.

The show’s auditorium inside the CCIB will feature a 26.35m x 7.5m Clarus XC 170 screen used to showcase both 2D and 3D content from distributors.

Designed to work with all polarised 3D systems and regarded as a screen of choice for polarised laser 3D presentation due to its speckle mitigation properties, Clarus XC screens create visibly deeper 3D content which draws in the audience creating a more captivating viewing experience. A whiter look under projection mean that colours look visibly richer and more accurate both in 2D and 3D resulting in a more defined, sharper and crisper picture.

“We’re delighted to continue our long association with the biggest and best movie convention in Europe providing our Clarus XC technology to such an incredible venue,” explains Richard Mitchell, VP Global Marketing & Commercial Development at Harkness Screens. “Each year the Film Expos Group along with the team at Kelonik transform the auditorium within the CCIB into a state-of-the-art cinema for presentations, slate reels and special screenings showcasing the best cinematic content to our industry. At such a pivotal moment in the recovery for cinema, we’re honoured to see our technology once again performing such an important part in this first-class venue and we’re delighted to support colleagues in distribution to showcase what promises to be an amazing array of content throughout the remainder of 2021, 2022 and beyond,” he adds.

At its core, Clarus XC technology features 4th generation d-smooth coating technology which has specific properties more commonly seen in white screens. This technology enables Clarus XC screens to benefit from significantly wide viewing angles, improved colour and contrast and better light distribution compared to traditional 3D silver screens.

For further information on Clarus XC screens, visit www.harkness-screens.com/clarus-xc

Harkness Screens Announces Launch of New Compact+ Screens Packaging

CINEMACON, LAS VEGAS, BOOTH #2201A, AUGUST 23RD 2021 — Harkness Screens the world’s leading screen technology company has announced the launch of its new Compact+ screen packaging.

The new Compact+ range of screens features Harkness’ latest innovation, Smart Flex technology, which meshes the coating with the PVC surface with far greater flexibility the result being a screen unlike any other foldable screen available today with reduced creasing and trusted optical performance.

“This has been a time of great upheaval for us all. But at Harkness, we’re committed to helping the cinema industry build back better and, in the process, reduce its carbon footprint. That’s why we developed the new Compact+ range of superior packaged screens, to provide a highly cost-effective option that reduces the cost of transportation and packaging waste,” explains Mark Ashcroft, CEO Harkness Screens.

Unlike other foldable screens currently available, Compact+ is not a compromise on quality or performance. And as the screen can be more compactly packaged and delivered by standard courier, it reduces shipping costs, with easier handling and greater efficiency, for cinema owners worldwide – with overall savings of up to 85%.

The innovative design of Compact+ screens also enables easier transportation of screens inside cinemas. Often screen installation in pre-existing cinemas with small lobbies or narrow theater entry points can prove problematic, particularly for large rolled screens. Compact+ screens in most cases removes the need to unpack a screen outside of the theater or punch holes through walls or even ceilings to move a screen to its desired location. Compact+ screens are designed to fit almost anywhere.

The Compact+ range is available incorporating Perlux HiWhite technology, the world’s premium projection surface for 2D and active 3D movies. With ultra-wide viewing angles, best-in-class uniformity and superior colour and contrast, it remains the industry’s leading white gain screen for lamp-based and laser projection. In early 2022, Compact+ will also incorporate a brand new polarized screen technology for 3D and 2D presentation.

About Harkness Screens
Harkness Screens™ is the world's leading screen technology company, specialising in the design and manufacture of projection screens and supporting technologies for cinema and live events. From single-screen independent theatres to large multiplexes to large format immersive theatre experiences or live events, Harkness supplies thousands of screens every year helping provide outstanding presentation experiences to audiences around the world.

With global reach, Harkness is regarded as the world leader in cinema and has screens in more cinemas worldwide than any other manufacturer. With its industry leading 2D and 3D screen brands (Perlux HiWhite, Clarus XC and Spectral) along with an innovative range of presentation monitoring tools, digital surveying services and suite of cinema design and specification apps, Harkness continues to lead the way in screen technology for cinema.

Founded in 1929, Harkness has manufacturing facilities in the USA, UK, France, India and China and combines unrivalled experience with the latest technology and production methods to provide innovative solutions to the company’s key markets. For more information, visit the Harkness Screens web page at www.harkness-screens.com.

Harkness Screens launches new ultra-high gain Nova 3D/2D screens.

CINEMACON, LAS VEGAS, BOOTH #2201A, AUGUST 23RD 2021 — Harkness Screens the world’s leading screen technology company has announced the launch of its new ultra-high gain Nova screen.

A completely new surface coating, Nova technology creates an unrivalled viewing experience both in 3D and 2D. The in-built technology adds optical clarity and sharpness to images to help showcase movies as the Director intended. And like all of Harkness’ latest technologies, Nova integrates Nanolast technology providing durability to the screen designed to keep screens performing at their peak for as long as possible.

“Post COVID, audiences are returning to theaters and with an incredible slate of movies hitting the big screen, giving movie-goers an unforgettable experience is essential as our industry recovers. So, we’ve developed new Nova technology, our ultra-high gain 3D/2D screen to enable exhibitors to improve their presentation quality whilst in some cases reducing the operational, power and consumable costs often with lamp-based projectors,” explains Mark Ashcroft, CEO Harkness Screens.

Building on Harkness’ ground-breaking d-smooth technology, Nova technology goes a step further improving total reflected light on a smooth finish. This combination allows cinema operators to upgrade or replace their existing first generation 3D screens with a higher gain 3D/2D screen increasing peak brightness at the centre of the screen to be increased by as much as 28% against traditional first-generation polarized screens whilst not adversely impacting existing hot-spotting or uniformity.

Designed to work with all passive 3D systems and approved by 3D manufacturers, Nova screens guarantee a high extinction ratio thus helping to reduce the possibility of polarised 3D crosstalk, often referred to as ghosting from occurring in the light path.

About Harkness Screens
Harkness Screens™ is the world's leading screen technology company, specialising in the design and manufacture of projection screens and supporting technologies for cinema and live events. From single-screen independent theatres to large multiplexes to large format immersive theatre experiences or live events, Harkness supplies thousands of screens every year helping provide outstanding presentation experiences to audiences around the world.

With global reach, Harkness is regarded as the world leader in cinema and has screens in more cinemas worldwide than any other manufacturer. With its industry leading 2D and 3D screen brands (Perlux HiWhite, Clarus XC and Spectral) along with an innovative range of presentation monitoring tools, digital surveying services and suite of cinema design and specification apps, Harkness continues to lead the way in screen technology for cinema.

Founded in 1929, Harkness has manufacturing facilities in the USA, UK, France, India and China and combines unrivalled experience with the latest technology and production methods to provide innovative solutions to the company’s key markets. For more information, visit the Harkness Screens web page at www.harkness-screens.com.