Summit Entertainment to Distribute The Twilight Saga: Eclipse to IMAX® Theatres Beginning June 30, 2010
December 9, 2009 – 3:02 pmIMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX – News) (TSX:IMX – News) and Summit Entertainment announced today that >The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, the third film in the studio’s Twilight franchise, will be released to IMAX® theatres simultaneously with the film’s launch on June 30, 2010. Directed by David Slade (30 DAYS OF NIGHT, HARD CANDY) and starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse will be digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX 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. The film franchise is based on the book series by Stephenie Meyer.
“Twilight moviegoers will have a whole new way to experience this next installment of the series, with the enhanced image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience putting them IN the movie,” said Richie Fay, Summit Entertainment’s President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution. “The IMAX release puts us on the event film calendar for 2010, and we’re very excited to work with IMAX to bring a new kind of film to the IMAX theatre network.”
“Our 2010 film slate continues to fill out with strong titles, and a film from this incredible franchise is a very welcome addition,” said IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond. “This title fills a valuable spot in our 2010 summer release window, and will no doubt thrill IMAX audiences.”
“We’re very excited to work with our new partners at Summit Entertainment to transport the very loyal and enthusiastic Twilight fans into the world of the Volturi via The IMAX Experience,” added Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. “With our growing theatre network, we’re poised to take advantage of the rapidly growing fan-base devoted to this dynamic, cutting edge series.”
In The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob — knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.
UPDATE: Coverage from around the web:
CinemaBlend: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Will Be In IMAX
Twilight Lexicon: Eclipse To Go IMAX
Cinematical: ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ to Get the IMAX Treatment
KillerFilm: Eclipse is going to IMAX
Variety: ‘Eclipse’ sets Imax release
ScreenCrave: The Twilight Saga Eclipse Heads to IMAX
Screen Rant: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Gets IMAX Release
The Hollywood Reporter: ‘Twilight: Eclipse’ to play Imax theaters
MTV’s Hollywood Crush: Twilighters Take Note! ‘Eclipse’ Will Also Premiere In Imax Theaters!
MTV: ‘Eclipse’ To Be Released In IMAX
New York Daily News: ‘Eclipse,’ third film in ‘Twilight’ series, is first to be shot in IMAX
JoBlo.com: Eclipse goes IMAX
Reuters: “Twilight: Eclipse” to play in Imax theaters
ABC News: “Twilight: Eclipse” to Play in Imax Theaters
io9: Get An IMAX Faceful Of Edward’s Pale, Hairless Sparkle Chest
Movieline: IMAX Twilight: Eclipse to Showcase Five-Story Tall Abs, Beat Dark Knight
Reel Movie News: Eclipse in IMAX!
Latino Review: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Will Have An IMAX Experience
Get The Big Picture: ‘Twilight: Eclipse’ Will Run in IMAX Theaters
Ace Showbiz: ‘The Twilight Saga’s Eclipse’ Coming to IMAX Theaters
Perez Hilton: Twilight Franchise Is Going IMAX
The Star Online: Eclipse To Get Imax Experience
Den of Geek: Twilight: Eclipse poster and IMAX news
MTV UK: Eclipse Will Get Imax Release
Screen Rush: Twilight Saga To Eclipse At IMAX
OK! Magazine: New Moon: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart & Taylor Lautner to hit IMAX
Much Music: TWILIGHT TO GO IMAX FOR ECLIPSE
Moviefone: ‘Twilight: Eclipse’ to Be Released in IMAX
iFMagazine: ‘TWILIGHT: ECLIPSE’ IS COMING TO IMAX THEATRES
News.com.au: Next Twilight film gets IMAX treatment
Zap2it: ‘Twilight: Eclipse’ gets IMAX release
PopStar: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Update: Wednesday Opening & IMAX News
The Celebrity Cafe: “Eclipse“ is Being Filmed for IMAX
About.com: Eclipse Set for IMAX Release
Total Film: Twilight: Eclipse will hit IMAX screens
Thaindian News: ‘Twilight saga: Eclipse’ to release in Imax next year
India Business Blog: ‘Twilight saga: Eclipse’ to release in Imax next year
Telstra BigPond News and Weather: Twilight to get 3D treatment at IMAX
Movies on Demand: Twilight Saga Eclipse Movie in IMAX
People’s Daily Online: “Twilight: Eclipse” to play in Imax theaters
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