Marcus Theatres Adopts Pixelworks' TrueCut Motion Format to Deliver the Ultimate Premium Movie Experience
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Pixelworks (NASDAQ: PXLW) and Marcus Theatres announced a partnership to deploy Pixelworks' TrueCut Motion format across Marcus' premium laser projection theatres, with TrueCut Motion titles expected to begin at Marcus locations in early 2026.
The rollout will prioritize motion-enhanced versions on compatible screens and mark participating showtimes with the TrueCut Motion logo for Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern locations, aiming to deliver motion-refined presentations that preserve filmmaker intent across premium large-format screens.
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News Market Reaction – PXLW
In the Jan 13 session, PXLW declined 0.61%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 | Asset sale closing | Positive | +6.6% | Completion of Shanghai subsidiary sale with significant cash proceeds. |
| Dec 19 | Shareholder meeting update | Positive | -4.5% | Adjourned special meeting to gain more support for Shanghai sale. |
| Dec 08 | Shareholder meeting update | Positive | -1.2% | Further adjournment as votes for Shanghai sale lag approval threshold. |
| Nov 26 | Shareholder meeting update | Positive | -0.7% | Special meeting adjourned; high support but insufficient turnout for sale. |
| Nov 14 | Conference participation | Positive | +1.6% | Management participation in technology conference and investor meetings. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Positive strategic milestones, such as the Shanghai sale completion, tended to see price gains, while procedural or voting-related steps around that sale often coincided with modest declines.
Over the last few months, Pixelworks focused on monetizing and reshaping its business. Multiple special meetings and proxy materials centered on selling its Shanghai semiconductor subsidiary, targeting cash proceeds of $50–$60 million, with several adjournments as the company sought the required 67% shareholder approval. An 8-K on Jan. 6, 2026 confirmed completion of the Shanghai sale and net proceeds of about RMB 357 million. Earlier, the company highlighted retaining and focusing on its Cinema business, including the TrueCut Motion platform, which connects directly to today’s Marcus Theatres partnership.
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Through this partnership, Marcus Theatres will provide TrueCut Motion support across its projection infrastructure, automatically prioritizing these motion-enhanced versions, and ensuring audiences watching on premium screens enjoy the most visually refined version available — exactly as the filmmakers intended and without distracting motion artifacts. As part of the roll-out, movie titles available in the TrueCut Motion format will be clearly marked with the TrueCut Motion logo in showtime listings for Marcus Theatres and its Movie Tavern® locations, making it easy for guests to find and enjoy these enhanced presentations.
"Just as we have for the past 90 years, Marcus Theatres is committed to modernizing the moviegoing experience for our guests," said Mark Gramz, President of Marcus Theatres. "By working with Pixelworks to support the TrueCut Motion format, we're bringing our audiences an elevated level of cinematic clarity and realism in our premium large format laser projection theatres."
"We're thrilled to partner with Marcus Theatres to bring the TrueCut Motion experience to more moviegoers," said Richard Miller, President, TrueCut. "This collaboration ensures that Marcus Theatres customers can experience the kind of blockbuster films that are increasingly being delivered in the TrueCut Motion format, with a refined sense of motion and visual depth — while fully preserving the filmmaker's artistic intent."
TrueCut Motion format titles are expected to arrive at Marcus Theatres beginning in early 2026.
TrueCut Motion is an award-winning technology breakthrough that provides filmmakers with an extended palette of motion looks that has never been possible before. The powerful TrueCut Motion platform allows filmmakers to fine-tune or enhance the motion look of all the action, shot by shot, in post-production, while keeping the intended cinematic look and feel intact. The TrueCut Motion platform then ensures that these creative choices are delivered consistently across every screen and optimized on any viewing device — spanning theaters, televisions, mobile and next-generation headsets — in both 3D and standard 2D environments.
About Marcus Theatres
Marcus Theatres®, a division of Marcus Corporation, is the fourth largest theatre circuit in
About Pixelworks
Pixelworks, Inc. (Nasdaq: PXLW) provides industry-leading visualization solutions and technology that enable highly authentic viewing experiences with superior visual quality, across all screens – from cinema to the home. The Company has more than 20 years of history delivering image processing innovation to leading providers of consumer electronics, professional displays, and video streaming services. Pixelworks' TrueCut Motion ecosystem allows filmmakers to create visually stunning motion, scene by scene, while ensuring the director's intent is precisely delivered in cinemas or home theaters. For more information on Pixelworks, visit: www.pixelworks.com
For more information on TrueCut Motion, visit: www.truecutmotion.com
Pixelworks and TrueCut Motion are trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc.
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