E&S Digital Theater Introduces Feature Presentations for Full-Dome The

    Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

    SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 8, 2005--Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp. (E&S(R)) (Nasdaq: ESCC) Digital Theater introduces Feature Presentations(TM), a fresh approach to providing a continual stream of exceptional, educational and entertaining full-dome shows at affordable prices. Twice each year, in the spring and in the fall, E&S Digital Theater will release a new show to digital full-dome theaters worldwide. Feature Presentations debuts in early June 2005 with "The Future is Wild," a scientific look into the exotic future of animal life on planet Earth, followed in October by "Universe," the story of modern discoveries that are helping us unlock the mysteries of space.
    For theaters in North America and Europe, Feature Presentations offers a new gate-share pricing structure that includes a modest up-front distribution fee followed by a share of ticket revenue. Additionally, existing shows in the E&S Show Library can be licensed either for an annual flat rate (worldwide) or for the same gate-share pricing structure as Feature Presentations (North America and Europe). E&S also provides an extensive marketing kit with each show that includes show trailers in various formats, stills, logos and print-ready movie poster artwork.
    Kirk Johnson, Digital Theater's vice president and general manager, said, "This is an industry first. We have introduced a regular release schedule for our upcoming shows and have combined it with a new pricing structure that allows theaters everywhere to have access to our latest full-dome content."

    About Evans & Sutherland's Digital Theater Division

    With more than 120 installations worldwide, Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater Division sets the standard for the 21st century by providing audiences with full-dome digital entertainment. Digital Theater develops systems and content that transform the company's sophisticated simulation technology into 360-degree domed and large-format theater experiences, allowing audiences to be immersed in full-color, 3D computer-generated worlds and to interact with these worlds. Digital Theater's markets include planetariums, science centers, themed attraction venues and premium large-format theaters. Visit the E&S Web site at www.es.com/dt.

    E&S, Digistar, and Feature Presentations are trademarks or registered trademarks of Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp.

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CONTACT: Evans & Sutherland, Salt Lake City Michael Daut, 801-588-1627 mdaut@es.com

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