Actor Benedict Cumberbatch Narrates ‘Jerusalem,’ New Theatrical Release from National Geographic Cinema Ventures

WASHINGTON (May 23, 2013) — National Geographic Cinema Ventures (NGCV) announced today that the film “Jerusalem,” releasing this fall, will feature narration by actor and star of the new “Star Trek” movie Benedict Cumberbatch. The film, which tells the stories of real-life inhabitants and archaeologists exploring the enduring appeal of the ancient city, will be available in 3-D and 2-D, 15/70 film and digital formats for giant, dome and flat screens when it is released worldwide in September 2013.

Cumberbatch, who plays villain John Harrison in “Star Trek into Darkness,” is a film, television and theater actor whose other notable roles include Stephen Hawking in the BBC drama “Hawking,” Paul Marshall in “Atonement,” Major Stewart in “War Horse” and Sherlock Holmes in the BBC series “Sherlock.” He will play WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in the highly anticipated film “The Fifth Estate,” slated for release in November 2013.

“We have been excited about this film from the very beginning,” said National Geographic’s Mark Katz, president of NGCV Distribution. “Now, in addition to the stunning visuals and captivating story, we have the perfect person to guide the audience through this cinematic journey. Benedict Cumberbatch is a great addition to ‘Jerusalem,’ and we couldn’t be happier to have him as part of this extraordinary project.”

“Jerusalem” is an original production from Cosmic Picture and Arcane Pictures, which celebrates one of the world’s oldest and most enigmatic cities. The 45-minute, giant-screen film gives audiences a rare tour of the storied city as well as exclusive access to iconic holy sites and little-known parts of the region. Aside from the breathtaking scenery, “Jerusalem” explores some of the surprising intersections among Judaism, Christianity and Islam, which come together in this sacred city.

About National Geographic Cinema Ventures
National Geographic Cinema Ventures (NGCV) is responsible for production and distribution of giant screen, 3-D and specialty films. Over the last decade, NGCV has produced or released a number of successful films, including Oscar-nominated documentary “Restrepo”; giant-screen, award-winning films “Flying Monsters,” “Meerkats,” “Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure,” “U2 3D,” “Mysteries of Egypt” and “Forces of Nature”; and feature-length films “The Last Lions” and “Life in a Day.” Lisa Truitt is president of NGCV, and Mark Katz is president of NGCV Distribution.

About Cosmic Picture
Cosmic Picture was founded by Taran Davies and Dominic Cunningham-Reid to produce dynamic giant-screen and theatrical films to entertain and educate audiences about culture, faith, history, science and the environment. Cosmic Picture’s last film was the award-winning IMAX feature documentary “Journey to Mecca.” For more information, visit www.cosmicpicture.com.

About Arcane Pictures
Founded by George Duffield and Meg Thomson, Arcane Pictures’ mission is to make powerful and moving films. Arcane is at the forefront of combining documentaries and the power of cinema to change the world. Its most recent film, “The End of the Line,” won the inaugural Puma Creative Impact prize for the documentary that achieves the largest social impact in the world. It continues to alter overfishing policies worldwide. For more information, visit www.arcanepictures.com.

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New image from After Earth

Sony Pictures has released a new image from After Earth.

A crash landing leaves teenager Kitai Raige and his legendary father Cypher stranded on Earth, 1,000 years after cataclysmic events forced humanity’s escape.

The film opens in IMAX theaters May 31, 2013.

Zoe Kravitz in Columbia Pictures’ “After Earth,” starring Jaden Smith and Will Smith. © 2013 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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New images from Fast & Furious 6

Universal Pictures has released new images from Fast & Furious 6.

Since Dom and Brian’s Rio heist toppled a kingpin’s empire and left their crew with $100 million, our heroes have scattered across the globe. But their inability to return home and living forever on the lam have left their lives incomplete.

The film opens in international IMAX theaters May 22, 2013.

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Taguig City, Philippines gets digital IMAX

ClickTheCity.com reports:

SM Cinema Aura is set to redefine entertainment as it becomes one of the most anticipated features in the new SM Aura Premier. Unveiling on May 17, 2013, SM Cinema Aura houses two Director’s Club Cinemas with 48 seats each, a perfect venue for small gatherings and corporate events, and two digital theaters equipped with Dolby Atmos, a revolutionary sound technology that uses overhead and surround speakers, for a natural and a more realistic sound experience.

The main highlight of SM Cinema Aura is the IMAX Theater, the 7th of its kind in the country, and the 4th in Metro Manila. The theater is designed to fill one’s field of vision and engulf one in cinematic surround-sound that is so powerful it’s almost tangible. Its features include a slightly curved movie screen that is several times larger than a standard theater screen, and seats that are angled for an unobstructed movie viewing.

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IMAX Corporation to Present at the 14th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference

NEW YORK, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) (TSX: IMX) today announced that Greg Foster, Chairman and President, IMAX Entertainment will present at the 14th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at 2:00 pm PST. The conference is being held at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica, CA.

This presentation will be webcast live and can be accessed by visiting the ‘Investor Relations’ section of the Company’s website, www.imax.com. The presentation will be archived for 30 days.

About IMAX Corporation
IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you’ve never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX theatres to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, and, as such, IMAX’s network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe.

IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto and Los Angeles, with offices in London, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing. As of Mar. 31, 2013, there were 738 IMAX theatres (606 commercial multiplexes, 19 commercial destinations and 113 institutions) in 53 countries.

IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, IMAX DMR®, Experience It In IMAX®, An IMAX 3D Experience®, The IMAX Experience® and IMAX Is Believing® are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information about the Company can be found at www.imax.com. You may also connect with IMAX on Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), Twitter (www.twitter.com/imax) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).

This press release contains forward looking statements that are based on IMAX management’s assumptions and existing information and involve certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in IMAX’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

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Paramount Pictures And Skydance Productions’ Star Trek Into Darkness™ Opens Strong In IMAX® 3D Theatres, Grossing $13.6 Million Domestically

Audiences Embrace Early IMAX® Opening and J.J. Abrams’ Use of IMAX® Cameras

LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX), Paramount Pictures, a division of Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB), and Skydance Productions announced that Paramount and J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek Into Darkness has grossed an estimated $13.6 million domestically for the weekend in 336 North American IMAX® 3D theatres. Of the film’s 20 highest-grossing domestic engagements since it debuted in North America on Wednesday, May 15, 17 of them featured an IMAX screen. In addition, to date, the film has grossed approximately $20 million in IMAX theatres worldwide.

“IMAX is grateful to have a champion in J.J. Abrams, who’s maximized the potential of IMAX by leveraging our capture technology in the production and storytelling of Star Trek Into Darkness,” said Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Entertainment. “With the film garnering an ‘A’ grade from CinemaScore and our indexing at significant levels, we look forward to what the next few weeks holds. Once again, Bad Robot and Paramount have delivered an experience that connects with IMAX audiences everywhere.”

The IMAX release of Star Trek Into Darkness features approximately 30 minutes of footage filmed with the extremely high-resolution IMAX® cameras. These specific sequences expand to fill more of the screen exclusively in IMAX, delivering unprecedented crispness and clarity and a truly immersive experience for moviegoers.

About Star Trek Into Darkness™
“STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS” follows the crew of The Enterprise as they are called back home to Earth in the wake of a shocking act of terror from within their own organization. In defiance of regulations and with a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads his crew on a manhunt to capture an unstoppable force of destruction and bring those responsible to justice. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.

“STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS” is written by Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman & Damon Lindelof and directed by J.J. Abrams. Abrams is producing with Bryan Burk through Bad Robot Productions, along with Lindelof, Kurtzman and Orci. Jeffrey Chernov and Skydance Productions’ David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Paul Schwake are the executive producers.

You can learn more about Star Trek Into Darkness by visiting Paramount’s official site at http://www.startrekmovie.com/

About Paramount Pictures Corporation
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV Films, and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

About IMAX Corporation
IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you’ve never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX theatres to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, and, as such, IMAX’s network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe.

IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto and Los Angeles, with offices in London, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing. As of March 31, 2013, there were 738 IMAX theatres (606 commercial multiplexes, 19 commercial destinations and 113 institutions) in 53 countries.

IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, IMAX DMR®, Experience It In IMAX®, An IMAX 3D Experience®, The IMAX Experience® and IMAX Is Believing® are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information about the Company can be found at www.imax.com. You may also connect with IMAX on Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), Twitter (www.twitter.com/imax) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).

This press release contains forward looking statements that are based on IMAX management’s assumptions and existing information and involve certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in IMAX’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

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Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet™ Journeys Into IMAX® 3D Theatres In France Beginning Oct. 16

CANNES, France, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — IMAX Corporation and GAUMONT today announced that award-winning French director Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s (Amelie) highly anticipated film, The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® 3D format and released in IMAX® theatres across France beginning Oct. 16, with the possibility of expanding to other territories. The film is an adaptation of Reif Larsen’s exciting novel about a 12-year-old cartographer who embarks on a solo journey from his Montana home to pick up an award at the Smithsonian Institution.

“With films like Amelie and A Very Long Engagement, Jean-Pierre Jeunet has a strong track record of creating adventurous, imaginative and emotional films that connect with audiences everywhere,” said Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Entertainment. “We’re very excited to be sharing his work with IMAX audiences.”

“For its first movie in 3D, Gaumont is very proud to work with a director such as Jean-Pierre Jeunet,” said Sidonie Dumas, CEO of Gaumont. “Today, our partnership with IMAX is the best artistic opportunity to magnify and emphasize Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s work on The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet.”

“We are thrilled that IMAX has decided to join us in this adventure,” said Jeunet. “This is a technological and artistic partnership that will elevate the high standards of 3D image and sound already ensured in The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet.”

Today’s announcement was made by IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival.

The IMAX release of The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX 3D Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX’s customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.

About The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet
T.S. Spivet lives on a ranch in Montana with his mother, who is obsessed with beetle morphology, his cowboy father, who was born 100 years too late, and his 14 year old sister, who dreams of being Miss America. T.S. Spivet is a 12 year-old child prodigy with a passion for cartography and scientific inventions. One day he receives an unexpected call from the Smithsonian announcing he has won the Baird award for the discovery of the perpetual motion machine and is invited to make a speech. Unbeknownst to all, he decides to head for Washington D.C. crossing the United States on a freight train. But no one at the Smithsonian has any idea that he is only a child.

About IMAX Corporation
IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you’ve never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX theatres to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, and, as such, IMAX’s network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe.

IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto and Los Angeles, with offices in London, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing. As of Mar. 31, 2013, there were 738 IMAX theatres (606 commercial multiplexes, 19 commercial destinations and 113 institutions) in 53 countries.

IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, IMAX DMR®, Experience It In IMAX®, An IMAX 3D Experience®, The IMAX Experience® and IMAX Is Believing® are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information about the Company can be found at www.imax.com. You may also connect with IMAX on Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), Twitter (www.twitter.com/imax) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).

About GAUMONT
GAUMONT has been one of the main European production companies since 1895. Over the past few years, the company has increased its activities producing, financing and releasing both French and English language features. Helmed by some of today’s leading directors, these films have spanned across several genres, ranging from thrillers to heart-warming dramas and comedies.

GAUMONT recently co-produced and distributed the crowd-pleaser and box office hit INTOUCHABLES released in France and other international markets.

In addition to a strong French line up, GAUMONT – the oldest French production company – is also financing and co-producing the following upcoming English-language films:

• Anne Fontaine’s TWO MOTHERS starring Naomi Watts and Robin Wright

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• Jean Pierre Jeunet’s THE YOUNG AND PRODIGIOUS SPIVET starring Kyle Cattlet and Helena Bonham Cart

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• Nicolas Winding Refn’s ONLY GOD FORGIVES with Ryan Gosling and Kristin Scott Thomas – an Official Selection of the International Cannes Film Festival 2013

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• Oliver Dahan’s GRACE DE MONACO starring Nicole Kidman and Tim Roth.

GAUMONT has built up France’s second-ranking film library, which holds over 900 titles and includes the works of prestigious directors such as Luc Besson, Matthieu Kassovitz, Francis Veber, Jean-Jacques Beineix, Michel Gondry, award-winning Federico Fellini, Maurice Pialat and Jean-Luc Godard.

GAUMONT joined forces with PATHE to create LES CINEMAS GAUMONT PATHE, one of Europe’s largest theatre networks.

This press release contains forward looking statements that are based on IMAX management’s assumptions and existing information and involve certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in IMAX’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

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Roger Pollock Joins IMAX as Head of International Film Marketing

LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced the appointment of Roger Pollock to the newly created role of Head of International Film Marketing. In this role, which will be based at the Company’s Entertainment headquarters in Santa Monica, Pollock will be responsible for directing the international marketing strategy and execution for IMAX DMR releases.

A highly experienced film industry executive, Pollock was most recently Executive Vice President, International Distribution and Operations for London-based Paramount Pictures International. Previously, he was Senior Vice President and head of EMEA for United International Pictures.

“Roger is a pro in every sense – he’s smart, talented, organized and creative,” said Greg Foster, Chairman and President, IMAX Entertainment. “We’re excited to have him join our company and look forward to benefiting from his experience and multifaceted relationships with studios, filmmakers and exhibitors as we increase our focus on tailoring our programming for specific international markets.”

“I am delighted to join IMAX at a time when the IMAX footprint continues to expand internationally,” said Pollock. “The upcoming IMAX slate of blockbusters is testament to the strong relationships the company has forged with major studios and most revered filmmakers around the world. I am eager to build on the amazing success they’ve created and look forward to leveraging my International film industry experience to explore strategic initiatives that integrate the international marketing activities for the company.”

About IMAX Corporation
IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you’ve never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX theatres to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, and, as such, IMAX’s network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe.

IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto and Los Angeles, with offices in London, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing. As of March 31, 2013, there were 738 IMAX theatres (606 commercial multiplexes, 19 commercial destinations and 113 institutions) in 53 countries.

IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, IMAX DMR®, Experience It In IMAX®, An IMAX 3D Experience®, The IMAX Experience® and IMAX Is Believing® are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information about the Company can be found at www.imax.com. You may also connect with IMAX on Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), Twitter (www.twitter.com/imax) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).

This press release contains forward looking statements that are based on IMAX management’s assumptions and existing information and involve certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in IMAX’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

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IMAX Corporation to Present at May Investor Conferences in New York

NEW YORK, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) (TSX: IMX) today announced the participation of management in the following investor conferences in May 2013:

Stifel Nicolaus Internet, Media & Communications Conference
Presenter: Joseph Sparacio, Chief Financial Officer
The Pierre Hotel – New York, NY
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 @ 1:30pm ET

Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference
Presenter: Richard Gelfond, Chief Executive Officer
Crowne Plaza Times Square – New York, NY
Thursday, May 23, 2013 @ 10:40am ET

These presentations are being webcast live and can be accessed by visiting the ‘Investor Relations’ section of the Company’s website, www.imax.com. The presentations will be archived for 30 days.

About IMAX Corporation

IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you’ve never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX theatres to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, and, as such, IMAX’s network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe.

IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto and Los Angeles, with offices in London, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing. As of Mar. 31, 2013, there were 738 IMAX theatres (606 commercial multiplexes, 19 commercial destinations and 113 institutions) in 53 countries.

IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, IMAX DMR®, Experience It In IMAX®, An IMAX 3D Experience®, The IMAX Experience® and IMAX Is Believing® are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information about the Company can be found at www.imax.com. You may also connect with IMAX on Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), Twitter (www.twitter.com/imax) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).

This press release contains forward looking statements that are based on IMAX management’s assumptions and existing information and involve certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in IMAX’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

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New featurettes for Star Trek Into Darkness

Paramount Pictures has released three new featurettes for Star Trek Into Darkness.

In the wake of a shocking act of terror from within their own organization, the crew of The Enterprise is called back home to Earth. In defiance of regulations and with a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads his crew on a manhunt to capture an unstoppable force of destruction and bring those responsible to justice.

The film opens in IMAX 3D theaters May 15, 2013.

Carol Character Profile Featurette

Sulu Character Profile Featurette

Bones Character Profile Featurette

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New poster for 300: Rise of an Empire

A new poster has been released for 300: Rise of an Empire.

This new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield — on the sea — as Greek general Themistokles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war.

The film opens in IMAX 3D theaters August 2, 2013.

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New poster for Man of Steel

A new poster has been released for Man of Steel.

A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.

The film opens in IMAX 3D theaters June 14, 2013.

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New featurette for Star Trek Into Darkness

A new featurette has been released for Star Trek Into Darkness.

In the wake of a shocking act of terror from within their own organization, the crew of The Enterprise is called back home to Earth. In defiance of regulations and with a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads his crew on a manhunt to capture an unstoppable force of destruction and bring those responsible to justice.

The film opens in IMAX 3D theaters May 15, 2013.

J.J.’s Vision

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Clips, featurettes from Fast & Furious 6

Nine clips and two new featurettes have been released for Fast & Furious 6.

Since Dom and Brian’s Rio heist toppled a kingpin’s empire and left their crew with $100 million, our heroes have scattered across the globe. But their inability to return home and living forever on the lam have left their lives incomplete.

The film opens in international IMAX theaters May 22, 2013.

Brian Rescues Roman From The Tank

Dom And Letty Race Through London

Gisele And Riley Question A Suspect

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New image from Ender’s Game

A new image has been released from Ender’s Game.

70 years after a horrific alien war, an unusually gifted child is sent to an advanced military school in space to prepare for a future invasion.

The film opens in IMAX theaters November 1, 2013.

Photo: Richard Foreman Jr., SMPSP © 2013 Summit Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Trailer, poster, images released for Great White Shark 3D

Giant Screen films has released the trailer, poster art and new images for upcoming film, Great White Shark.

The film will plunge audiences into the water with the ocean’s apex predator, exploring its place both in our imaginations and in the reality of its role at the top of the oceanic food chain.

Great White Shark opens May 24, 2013 on IMAX, Giant Screen and other specialty theaters in 3D and 2D.

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Marvel’s ‘Iron Man 3′ Has Record-breaking Global Weekend In IMAX® Theatres Worldwide, Grossing $28.6 Million

LOS ANGELES, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX; TSX: IMX) and Marvel Entertainment announced that Marvel’s Iron Man 3 has grossed an estimated $28.6 million for the weekend in 592 IMAX® theatres worldwide, setting an all-time global IMAX opening weekend record. The film, which premiered in North America Friday, May 3, and returns star Robert Downey Jr. to his now-iconic title role, established several other IMAX records and benchmarks, including:

• The film generated $15.6 million domestically, setting a new IMAX opening-weekend record for May and establishing the second-best IMAX opening weekend in North America
• Multiple individual theatre opening weekend records with 27 IMAX theatres establishing new Friday records, and 22 setting new marks for Saturday
• Record-breaking IMAX openings in key territories, including China ($63,000 per screen), Russia ($77,000 per screen) and Ukraine ($47,000 per screen)

Iron Man 3 has now grossed $39.3 million in IMAX at the global box office, and the film overall has grossed $174.2 million domestically and $677 million globally so far.

Dave Hollis, Executive Vice President, Theatrical Exhibition Sales and Distribution, The Walt Disney Studios, said, “IMAX continues to be an in-demand format for premium, immersive moviegoing experiences like those created by Marvel’s action-packed films, and we’re very proud of the record-setting performance of Marvel’s Iron Man 3 on IMAX screens around the world.”

“Iron Man 3 is a bona fide global hit and the perfect property to kick off the summer season,” said Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Entertainment. “Films like this form a strong foundation for our portfolio and we once again congratulate Marvel, Disney and the film’s cast and crew for creating a film that so clearly resonates with IMAX fans around the world.”

About IRON MAN 3™

Marvel’s Iron Man 3 pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

Starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Stephanie Szostak, James Badge Dale with Jon Favreau and Ben Kingsley, Marvel’s Iron Man 3 is directed by Shane Black from a screenplay by Drew Pearce & Shane Black and is based on Marvel’s iconic super hero Iron Man, who first appeared in the pages of “TALES OF SUSPENSE #39″ in 1963 and had his solo comic book debut with “THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #1″ in May of 1968.

Marvel’s Iron Man 3 is presented by Marvel Studios in association with Paramount Pictures and DMG Entertainment. Marvel Studios’ President Kevin Feige is producing and Jon Favreau, Louis D’Esposito, Charles Newirth, Victoria Alonso, Stephen Broussard, Alan Fine, Stan Lee and Dan Mintz are executive producers. The film is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. You can learn more about Marvel’s Iron Man 3 by visiting Marvel’s official site at http://marvel.com/ironman3.

About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit marvel.com.

About The Walt Disney Studios

For more than 85 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) was built. Today, the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under four banners: Walt Disney Pictures, which includes Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios; Disneynature; Marvel; and Touchstone Pictures, which includes the distribution of live action films from DreamWorks Studios. Through the Home Entertainment division, innovative distribution methods provide access to creative content across multiple platforms. Original music and motion picture soundtracks are produced under Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records, while Disney Theatrical Group produces and licenses live events, including Broadway theatrical productions, Disney on Ice and Disney LIVE!. For more information, please visit www.waltdisneystudios.com

About IMAX Corporation

IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you’ve never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX theatres to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, and, as such, IMAX’s network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe.

IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto and Los Angeles, with offices in London, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing. As of Mar. 31, 2013, there were 738 IMAX theatres (606 commercial multiplexes, 19 commercial destinations and 113 institutions) in 53 countries.

IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, IMAX DMR®, Experience It In IMAX®, An IMAX 3D Experience®, The IMAX Experience® and IMAX Is Believing® are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information about the Company can be found at www.imax.com. You may also connect with IMAX on Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), Twitter (www.twitter.com/imax) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).

This press release contains forward looking statements that are based on IMAX management’s assumptions and existing information and involve certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in IMAX’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

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Trailer, images from Penguins 3D

Check out the trailer and latest images from upcoming Giant Screen film, Penguins 3D.

Narrated by David Attenborough, the tale follows the fortunes of a young male King Penguin, who returns to the place where he was born and raised after three years away at sea.

The film opens in IMAX, Giant Screen and other specialty theaters May 24, 2013.

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New poster for Penguins 3D

The poster for Penguins 3D has been released.

Narrated by David Attenborough, the tale follows the fortunes of a young male King Penguin, who returns to the place where he was born and raised after three years away at sea.

The film opens in IMAX, Giant Screen and other specialty theaters May 24, 2013.

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Marvel’s Iron Man 3 Sets Record In China With $1.8 Million Opening Day In 101 IMAX® Theatres

Film Roundly Beats All-Time Opening Day IMAX Record in China, Previously Held By Titanic

LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX; TSX: IMX) and Marvel Entertainment, LLC announced today that Marvel’s Iron Man 3™ grossed an estimated $1.54 million (￥9,710,312) at 101 IMAX® theatres in China during its first day, Wednesday, May 1. Combined with midnight screenings, the IMAX total box office in China for the film is now $1.8 million, shattering the previous opening-day record set by Titanic in 2012 by 52%.

The film opens across North America tonight at 9 p.m. local time.

Iron Man 3‘s strong first day in IMAX theatres in China also follows its record-breaking IMAX openings last weekend in Brazil, Taiwan, the Philippines, the Netherlands and many other territories. The film opened to $7.2 million in 113 IMAX theatres internationally and grossed a stunning $198.4 million overall, finishing No. 1 in all 42 territories in which it premiered.

“Hats off to Marvel and the Iron Man 3 filmmaking team for creating such a globally appealing film that fans are clearly seeking out in the IMAX format, given our strong percentage of the overall box office,” said Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Entertainment. “We can’t wait to see it premiere in North America this weekend.”

About IRON MAN 3™
Marvel’s Iron Man 3 pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

Starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Stephanie Szostak, James Badge Dale with Jon Favreau and Ben Kingsley, Marvel’s Iron Man 3 is directed by Shane Black from a screenplay by Drew Pearce & Shane Black and is based on Marvel’s iconic super hero Iron Man, who first appeared in the pages of “TALES OF SUSPENSE #39″ in 1963 and had his solo comic book debut with “THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #1″ in May of 1968.

Marvel’s Iron Man 3 is presented by Marvel Studios in association with Paramount Pictures and DMG Entertainment. Marvel Studios’ President Kevin Feige is producing and Jon Favreau, Louis D’Esposito, Charles Newirth, Victoria Alonso, Stephen Broussard, Alan Fine, Stan Lee and Dan Mintz are executive producers. The film releases May 3, 2013, and is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. You can learn more about Marvel’s Iron Man 3 by visiting Marvel’s official site at http://marvel.com/ironman3.

About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit marvel.com.

About The Walt Disney Studios
For more than 85 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) was built. Today, the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under four banners: Walt Disney Pictures, which includes Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios; Disneynature; Marvel; and Touchstone Pictures, which includes the distribution of live action films from DreamWorks Studios. Through the Home Entertainment division, innovative distribution methods provide access to creative content across multiple platforms. Original music and motion picture soundtracks are produced under Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records, while Disney Theatrical Group produces and licenses live events, including Broadway theatrical productions, Disney on Ice and Disney LIVE!. For more information, please visit www.waltdisneystudios.com

About IMAX Corporation
IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you’ve never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX theatres to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, and, as such, IMAX’s network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe.

IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto and Los Angeles, with offices in London, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing. As of Mar. 31, 2013, there were 738 IMAX theatres (606 commercial multiplexes, 19 commercial destinations and 113 institutions) in 53 countries.

IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, IMAX DMR®, Experience It In IMAX®, An IMAX 3D Experience®, The IMAX Experience® and IMAX Is Believing® are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information about the Company can be found at www.imax.com. You may also connect with IMAX on Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), Twitter (www.twitter.com/imax) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).

This press release contains forward looking statements that are based on IMAX management’s assumptions and existing information and involve certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in IMAX’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

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