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Christie Cirque Du Soleil Delirium

WATERLOO REGION, ON – (August 20, 2008) - Christie, a global leader in visual solutions for entertainment, business and industry, plays a starring role in Cirque du Soleil’s state-of-the-art production, Delirium, the film version of which will be shown on digital screens throughout Canada, August 20-24. Christie, whose Christie Roadster S+20K and Christie Roadie 25K DLP® projectors contributed to the spectacular visual presentation of the highly acclaimed stage production, will again “share the stage” in the limited run cinema showcase at Canada’s leading entertainment venues featuring Christie DLP Cinema® projectors.

Delirium is a state-of-the-art mix of music, gravity-defying athletics, dance, theatre and multimedia.  Audiences and critics have raved over its dazzling visuals, and the musicians, singers and dancers who transform an arena into what has been frequently described as “joyous frenzy.” Driven by an urban tribal beat, Delirium is “a quest for balance in a world increasingly out of sync with reality.” Created by Michel Lemieux and Victor Pilon, it is directed for film by David Mallet.  The film version captures in stunning, razor-sharp high definition the last performance of the London production in 2008.

Christie digital projectors literally shined in the contemporary, high-tech stage production, where innovative lighting was an integral part of the show.  Up to 36 performers on 270 square feet (25 square metres) of projection space were bathed in more than 200,000 ANSI lumens of brightness from seven Christie Roadie projectors and two Christie Roadster S+20K’s.

“Christie has earned a global reputation for quality and reliability.  Delirium, on stage and on digital cinema screens, is a legacy to the powerful experiences that are Cirque du Soleil performances, and demonstrates the ability of Christie projectors to meet the highest standards of excellence,” said Dave Muscat, director of sales for Christie Digital Systems Canada, Inc.

About Christie
Christie, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ushio, Inc., Japan, (JP:6925), is a leader in visual solutions for world-class organizations, offering diverse applications for business, entertainment, and industry. A leading innovator in film projection since 1929 and a pioneer in digital projection systems since 1979, Christie has established a global reputation as a total service provider and the world's single source manufacturer of a variety of display technologies and solutions.  More than 80% of all digital theatres are equipped with Christie DLP Cinema® projectors. With the acquisition of Vista Controls Systems, Corp., Christie offers the most complete and advanced solutions for cinema, live venues, control rooms, business presentations, training facilities, 3D and Virtual Reality, simulation and education as well as industrial and government environments.