Palace Cinemas has installed a Christie CineLife+ Series RGBH cinema projector at Palace Cinemas Pentridge in Melbourne, marking the first deployment of Christie’s RGBH cinema projection technology in Australasia.
The Christie CP4420m-RGBH has been fitted in the largest auditorium at the 15-screen Pentridge multiplex in Coburg, Victoria. The auditorium includes a 12m-wide silver screen, Dolby Atmos surround sound and 220 luxury recliner seats.
The projector has been installed in a ceiling enclosure to preserve the architectural character of the venue.
The project was delivered by HOYTS Cinema Technology Group, building on Palace Cinemas’ existing use of Christie cinema technologies across its estate, including RGB pure laser projection with Real|Laser illumination and RBe projectors powered by Phazer technology.
Benjamin Zeccola, CEO of Palace Cinemas, said: “We are proud to be the first exhibitor in Australasia to deploy Christie’s RGBH technology. This upgrade enhances our flagship auditorium with outstanding image performance, and it is even more energy-efficient to boot.”
Adam Wrightson, managing director of HOYTS CTG, said the projector was straightforward to integrate at Palace Pentridge, adding that feedback on the product had been positive.
Christie’s RGBH Series cinema projectors use a 0.98in 4K SST DMD and hybrid laser illumination. The CP4420m-RGBH is designed for screens up to 19m wide and delivers 14.8 lumens per watt.
The projector also operates at less than 47 dBA, making it suitable for boothless installations, premium screening rooms and post-production environments where low noise and space efficiency are important.
Han Kim, vice president of sales for Asia Pacific at Christie, said the RGBH technology was developed in response to exhibitor requirements for efficiency, versatility and performance.