WHAT IS CLAIMED IS :

1.

A modified movie theater having a projection screen, comprising: a digital projector configured to project digital image sequences onto the projection screen; a plurality of seats positioned between the projection screen and the digital projector ; at least a first support structure positioned at the side of the projection screen; a plurality of special effects systems connected to the first support structure and configured to operate during the projection of the image sequences and in synchronization with the image sequences so as to simulate being present at a live event; and a communal area positioned between the projection screen and the plurality of seats and configured to provide an open space for people to dance.

2.	The modified movie theater as defined in Claim 1, further comprising movable props suspended from at least a first support structure.

3.	The modified movie theater as defined in Claim 1, further comprising a backstage area located behind the projection screen, the backstage area configured to simulate the backstage of a live concert venue.

4.	The modified movie theater as defined in Claim 1, further comprising a master of ceremonies station positioned adjacent to the plurality of seats.

5.	The modified movie theater as defined in Claim 1, further comprising a lounge positioned adjacent to the plurality of seats.

6.	The modified movie theater as defined in Claim 1, further comprising a bar positioned adjacent to the communal area.

7.	The modified movie theater as defined in Claim 1, wherein the image sequences are of a live concert.

8.	The modified movie theater as defined in Claim 1, wherein the image sequences are of a recorded concert.

9.	The modified movie theater as defined in Claim 1, wherein the image sequences are of a sporting event.

10.	The modified movie theater as defined in Claim 1, wherein the special effects systems include synchronized lights.

11.	The modified movie theater as defined in Claim 1, wherein special effects systems include synchronized fog machines.

12.	The modified movie theater as defined in Claim 1, wherein the plurality of seats are adaptably positioned to simulate a plurality of venues.

13.

An entertainment venue configured to be adapted to emulate other entertainment venues, comprising: a projection screen; a projector configured to project image sequences onto the projection screen; a plurality of seats reconfigurably positioned in front of the projection screen; at least a first support structure positioned adjacent to the projection screen; and a plurality of special effects systems connected to the at least a first support structure and configured to operate during the projection of the image sequences and in synchronization with the image sequences so as to simulate being present at an event at a different entertainment venue.

14.	The entertainment venue as recited in Claim 13, further comprising a plurality of scenic elements positioned adjacent to the plurality of seats.

15.	The entertainment venue as recited in Claim 14, wherein the plurality of scenic elements include sculptures.

16.	The entertainment venue as recited in Claim 14, wherein the plurality of scenic elements include statutes.

17.	The entertainment venue as recited in Claim 14, wherein the plurality of scenic elements include mannequins.

18.	The entertainment venue as recited in Claim 13, wherein the plurality of special effects systems include synchronized lights.

19.	The entertainment venue as recited in Claim 13, wherein the plurality of special effects systems include synchronized fog machines.

20.	The entertainment venue as recited in Claim 13, wherein the plurality of special effects systems include synchronized props.

21.	The entertainment venue as recited in Claim 13, wherein the entertainment venue is a dance club.

22.	The entertainment venue as recited in Claim 13, wherein the different entertainment venue is an outdoor concert venue.

23.	The entertainment venue as recited in Claim 13, wherein the different entertainment venue is a sports arena.

24.

A method of modifying a movie theater, comprising: coupling a truss system to a first theater wall ; coupling motorized lights to the truss system; coupling a special effects device to the truss system; positioning props in the movie theater, the props corresponding to a video sequence that is to be shown in the movie theater; and synchronizing the motorized lights and the special effects device to data stored in the audio sequence.

25.	The method of modifying the movie theater as recited in Claim 24, further comprising positioning a concession stand in the theater.

26.	The method of modifying the movie theater as recited in Claim 24, further comprising providing a communal area in the theater, the communal area configured to provide an open space for people to dance.

27.

The method of modifying the movie theater as recited in Claim 24, further comprising positioning a digital projector at a rear section of the theater and positioning a projector screen at a front section of the theater, the digital projector configured to project the video sequence onto the projection screen.

28.	The method of modifying the movie theater as recited in Claim 27, further comprising positioning a backstage area behind the projection screen, the backstage area configured to simulate the backstage of a live concert venue.

29.	The method of modifying the movie theater as recited in Claim 27, further comprising positioning a plurality of seats between the front section and the rear section of the theater, each of the plurality of seats having a seat shaker for vibrating the seat.

30.	The method of modifying the movie theater as recited in Claim 24, wherein the special effects device is a fog machine.

31.

A DMX encoder, comprising: a DMX input port configured to receive a DMX data stream having DMX data; a level shifter configured to shift the DMX data stream to a TTL level ; a universal asynchronous receiver and transmitter configured to format the DMX data stream into a plurality of packets; a digital signal processor configured to insert the plurality of packets into an AES digital audio stream to produce an encoded data stream carrying the DMX data; an AES formatter configured to shift the encoded data stream to an unbalanced AES digital audio stream ; and a transformer configured to transform the unbalanced AES digital audio stream to a balanced AES digital audio stream.

32.

A method of encoding a DMX data stream into a balanced AES digital audio stream, the method comprising: receiving a DMX data stream having DMX data; shifting the DMX data stream to a TTL level ; formatting the DMX data stream into a plurality of packets; inserting the plurality of packets into an AES digital audio stream to produce an encoded data stream carrying the DMX data; shifting the encoded data stream to an unbalanced AES digital audio stream; and transforming the unbalanced AES digital audio stream to a balanced AES digital audio stream.

33.

A DMX decoder, comprising: an AES formatter configured to receive an AES digital audio stream having a cyclic redundancy code value and DMX data; a digital signal processor configured to receive the AES digital audio stream, to determine whether the cyclic redundancy code value is valid, and to extract the DMX data from the AES digital audio stream if the cyclic redundancy code value is valid and to retrieve stored DMX data if the cyclic redundancy code value is not valid ; a universal asynchronous receiver and transmitter configured to receive the DMX data; and a level shifter configured to shift the DMX data to a DMX output level.

34.

A method of decoding an AES digital audio stream into a DMX data stream, the method comprising: receiving an AES digital audio stream having a cyclic redundancy code value and DMX data; sending the AES digital audio stream to a digital signal processor; determining whether the cyclic redundancy code value is valid ; if the cyclic redundancy code value is valid, then extract the DMX data from the AES digital audio stream, and if the cyclic redundancy code value is not valid, then retrieve stored DMX data from the digital signal processor; sending the DMX data to a universal asynchronous receiver and transmitter; formatting the DMX data; and shifting the DMX data to a DMX output level.

35.

A distribution system, comprising: a server configured to receive an encrypted digital data stream; a decryption module configured to decrypt the encrypted digital data stream to produce a digital data stream; a decoder configured to parse the digital data stream into a digital audio stream and a digital video stream and to send the digital video stream to a digital video projector; a digitaltoanalog converter configured to receive a first portion of the digital audio stream and to convert the first portion of the digital audio stream to analog audio; and a decoder configured to receive a second portion of the digital audio stream, to extract a DMX code from the second portion of the digital audio stream, and to send the DMX code to equipment.