[Satellite Today 03-11-09] International Datacasting Corp. (IDC), in partnership with its Australian-based distributor, OmniCast, received an order from Global Vision Networks for the provision of a digital cinema broadband distribution network for Hoyts Cinemas in Australia and New Zealand, IDC announced March 10.
    Under the order, IDC has supplied SuperFlex SFX4104 pro-video multimedia satellite receivers to Global Vision for installation throughout their network for Hoyts digital satellite cinemas. The SFX4104 can decode both legacy MPEG2 and MPEG4 AVC HD video and is enabled for future upgrade using Sensio technology for live 3D alternate content.
    Hoyts Cinemas owns and operates 45 cinemas, with more than 400 screens and more than 75,000 seats throughout Australia and New Zealand.
    Financial details of the order were not disclosed.