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Christie
The other dominant cinema projector manufacturer, owned by Ushio, and unusual in still supporting xenon alongside laser.
| Category | Projection |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Canada |
| Parent | Ushio |
| Sells into | Global |
| Typically fits | Single screens and independents · Mid-size circuits · Large circuits |
| Positioning | Premium |
| Known for | CineLife projectors, Laser and xenon ranges |
| Website | christiedigital.com |
Christie's CineLife platform spans both laser and xenon illumination, which has become a differentiator: while most of the industry moved wholesale to laser, Christie continued introducing lamp-based models for exhibitors whose economics or capital position do not yet justify a laser conversion.
That makes Christie worth a call specifically if you are running an ageing xenon estate and are not ready to replace everything at once.
Filmgrail has no commercial relationship with Christie and this listing is not an endorsement. It is here because a cinema evaluating its supply chain should be able to see the whole of it in one place. Details change — check anything decision-critical with the supplier.
Leadership
- Michael Phipps — President and CEO
- Sean James — Executive Vice President, Global Sales & Service
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