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Christie RGB pure laser projector powers first Oma Cinema

A Christie CP4435-RGB pure laser projector is being used at a new cinema experience at Oma Cinema in Mougins, France. Inspired by traditional Italian-style opera house balconies - and resembling a futuristic sci-fi layout - Oma Cinema features innovative architecture, utilising circular seating pods as part of an auditorium concept to improve viewing. Christie partner Cinewest chose the CP4435-RGB projector to deliver advanced DCI compliant cinema projection, paired with a custom 7.1 sound system.

“We wanted to bring something different and offer viewers something special as part of an in-person visit, which couldn’t be replicated at home”, says Nicolas Chican, co-founder at Oma Cinemas. “We saw a lack of evolution in cinema design in recent decades and felt that architecture could be a powerful tool to deliver something unique.”

Oma Cinemas in Mougins is the first ever Oma install, and features 160 seats, with five individual pods, as well as orchestra seating. Designed by architect Pierre Chican, the patented concept’s “vertical” seating structure is designed to concentrate seating pods in the optimal viewing area, moving the traditional “first row” seats further back in the theatre, and the “back row” seats closer to the screen. Due to this design, the projector is also able to be installed mid-centre to the screen, eliminating image distortion.

Christie CP4435-RGB features CineLife+ electronics and Real Laser illumination as a compact, all-in-one projector. “We’re delighted that Cinewest chose the Christie CP4435-RGB for this exciting project at Oma Cinemas in Mougins”, says Adil Zerouali, senior director of sales, EMEA Cinema, at Christie. “We believe that cinema delivers a shared experience like no other, and we want to inspire and engage moviegoers together with our partners. It’s great to see innovation in the industry.”

The Oma concept is fully customisable, and is available to be rolled out to other screens across the globe, to either renovate existing theatres, or be built from scratch. Each pod features its own unique access point, and is customisable with different seating configurations and comforts. It is also possible to incorporate a stage beside the screen to allow an Oma room to be used for live events and conferences.

Rear access ensures no visual distractions - such as signage or other exits - intrude on the viewer’s perspective. Due to the more vertical seating structure, space is saved at the rear of the screen, providing room to locate dedicated food and beverage areas and lounge bars. The first public screening at Mougins will take place on April 24, 2024.

(Photo: Cinewest)

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