Star Trek Into Darkness debuts IMAX poster

Paramount Pictures has released the IMAX poster 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.

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Images from The Earth Wins

Check out images from new Giant Screen film, The Earth Wins.

The Earth Wins is a tribute to the many wonders of Mother Earth, shot entirely from the air on 4 continents, 7 years in the making. The film explores the delicate balance between man and Mother Earth, our inter-dependence and the impact of man’s actions upon the Earth and her inhabitants.

The film is currently playing in IMAX, Giant Screen and other specialty theaters.

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Two featurettes for Star Trek Into Darkness

Two new featurettes have 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.

Kirk Profile Featurette

Second Look Featurette

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Science Museum of Minnesota and Omnitheater Receives 2013 Best of Saint Paul Award

Saint Paul Award Program Honors the Achievement

SAINT PAUL April 24, 2013 — Science Museum of Minnesota and Omnitheater has been selected for the 2013 Best of Saint Paul Award in the Movie Theaters category by the Saint Paul Award Program.

Each year, the Saint Paul Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Saint Paul area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2013 Saint Paul Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Saint Paul Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About Saint Paul Award Program

The Saint Paul Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Saint Paul area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Saint Paul Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community’s contributions to the U.S. economy.

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Final trailer and new featurette for Fast & Furious 6

The final trailer and a new featurette 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.

The Final Trailer

The Flip Car Featurette

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Clips from Iron Man 3

Two new clips have been released from 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.

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

Air Force One Rescue

Rhodes Is Worried About Tony

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Marvel’s ‘Iron Man 3′ Opens At $7.1 Million In 113 International IMAX® Theatres

Film Sets IMAX Opening Records in Taiwan, the Netherlands, Brazil and the Philippines, Pacing Ahead of Last Year’s Smash ‘AVENGERS’ debut

LOS ANGELES, April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Marvel Entertainment announced that Marvel’s Iron Man 3™ has grossed an estimated $7.1 million in 113 IMAX® theatres since its open on Wednesday, April 24, through yesterday. The debut broke IMAX opening records in Taiwan, the Netherlands, Brazil and the Philippines.

Iron Man 3‘s international IMAX performance is currently tracking ahead of the pace set last year by Marvel’s The Avengers, which also featured star Robert Downey Jr. in the iconic Iron Man role. Iron Man 3 averaged $63,000 per IMAX engagement over its strong debut weekend abroad.

Overall, Iron Man 3 enjoyed a staggering $198.4 million international debut, according to studio estimates, opening No. 1 in each of the 42 international markets in which it premiered this past weekend, trumping the $185 million foreign opening established by The Avengers in 2012. Iron Man 3 opens May 1 in China and May 3 in North America.

“The performance of Marvel Entertainment properties in IMAX has been nothing short of sensational and Iron Man 3 has just raised the bar another notch,” said Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Entertainment. “We congratulate Marvel and filmmaker Shane Black for creating yet another film that so clearly resonates with IMAX audiences 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 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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New character posters for Star Trek Into Darkness

Paramount Pictures has released four new character posters 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.

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New clip from Star Trek Into Darkness

A new clip has been released from 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.

We Won’t Fit

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New clip from Iron Man 3

A new clip has been released from 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.

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

Malibu Attack

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Behind-the-Scenes featurette from Fast & Furious 6

A behind-the-scenes featurette for Fast & Furious 6 has been released.

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.

A Look Inside

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IMAX Corporation Reports First Quarter 2013 Financial Results

HIGHLIGHTS
- Company Reports First Quarter 2013 Revenues of $49.9 million
- Q1 2013 Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share of $0.08
- Summer Blockbuster Season Kicks off This Week with International Release of
Iron Man 3

NEW YORK, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX) today reported first quarter 2013 revenues of $49.9 million, adjusted EBITDA as calculated in accordance with the Company’s credit facility of $13.9 million, adjusted net income of $5.6 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, and reported net income of $2.9 million, or $0.04 per diluted share.

“In the first quarter, we continued to execute against our three main Company priorities for the year – Penetration, Differentiation, and Scale,” said IMAX Chief Executive Officer Richard L. Gelfond. “We expect these to be key drivers of our long-term growth, while supporting our results in the near-term, and we are excited about the promising upcoming lineup of films in IMAX, particularly in the second quarter.”

Network Growth Update

The total IMAX® theatre network consisted of 738 systems as of March 31, 2013, of which 606 were in commercial multiplexes. There were 283 theatre systems in backlog as of March 31, 2013, compared to 261 theatre systems in backlog as of March 31, 2012. For a breakdown of theatre system signings, installations, network and backlog by type, please see the end of this press release.

In the first quarter of 2013, the Company signed contracts for 25 theatre systems, of which 17 were in new theatre locations and 8 were additional signings for laser systems and conversion of some of the Company’s film theatres to digital systems in existing theatre locations. In the quarter the Company installed 17 theatre systems, of which 10 were in new theatre locations.

“We are very pleased that we continue to penetrate different countries around the world, strengthening our presence in some and building strong theatres in new markets to catalyze future growth in others,” Gelfond continued. “Our one-of-a-kind, end-to-end entertainment solution is driving demand from exhibitor and studio partners from around the world, who have seen the value of being in the IMAX business. We remain optimistic as our growth opportunity in underpenetrated international regions, combined with our ability to program each of those markets individually, continues to position IMAX as a unique player in the global entertainment industry.”

First-Quarter Segment Results

• Revenue from sales and sales-type leases was $9.8 million in the first quarter of 2013, compared to $12.9 million in the first quarter of 2012, primarily reflecting the installation of six full, new theatre systems under sales and sales-type lease arrangements in the most recent first quarter, compared to eight full, new theatre systems in the first quarter of 2012. The Company also installed five digital system upgrades under sales or sales-type lease arrangements in the first quarter of 2013, compared to 10 upgrades in the first quarter of 2012, and two digital systems under short-term operating lease arrangements.
• Revenue from joint revenue-sharing arrangements was $9.4 million, compared to $11.7 million in the prior-year period. During the quarter, the Company installed four new theatres under joint revenue-sharing arrangements, compared to eight in the year-ago period. The Company had 319 theatres operating under joint revenue-sharing arrangements as of March 31, 2013, as compared to 265 theatres one year prior.
• Production and IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-Mastering) revenues were $14.4 million in the first quarter of 2013, compared to $13.8 million in the first quarter of 2012. Gross box office from DMR titles was $128.7 million in the first quarter of 2013, compared to $121.7 million in the prior-year period. The average global DMR box office per screen in the first quarter of 2013 was $212,900, compared to $247,600 in the prior-year period.

“Looking ahead, the heart of the summer box office season kicks into gear this week including the release of the IMAX® 3D version of Iron Man 3, followed by Star Trek: Into Darkness, Man of Steel and an international only release of Fast & Furious 6, providing a strong foundation for our full portfolio of films this year,” Gelfond concluded. “We have secured many key tentpole films for the remainder of 2013, as well as 2014 and beyond, including Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar and Michael Bay’s Transformers 4, both of which will be captured with IMAX cameras, demonstrating the ongoing desire of studios and filmmakers to leverage the IMAX platform to bring audiences the most immersive entertainment experiences that they cannot get anywhere else.”

Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call today at 8:30 AM ET to discuss its first quarter 2013 financial results. To access the call via telephone, interested parties should dial (800) 820-0231 approximately 5 to 10 minutes before it begins. International callers should dial (416) 640-5926. The participant passcode for the call is 7114021. This call is also being webcast by Thomson Financial and can be accessed on the ‘Investor Relations’ section of www.imax.com. A replay of the call will be available via webcast on the ‘Investor Relations’ section of www.imax.com or via telephone by dialing (888) 203-1112 (US and Canada) or (647) 436-0148 (international). The Conference ID for the telephone replay is 7114021.

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. Important factors that could affect these statements include, but are not limited to, general economic, market or business conditions; the opportunities (or lack thereof) that may be presented to and pursued by the Company; the performance of IMAX DMR films; competitive actions by other companies; conditions in the in-home and out-of-home entertainment industries; the signing of theater system agreements; changes in laws or regulations; conditions, changes and developments in the commercial exhibition industry; the failure to convert theater system backlog into revenue; risks associated with investments and operations in foreign jurisdictions and any future international expansion, including those related to economic, political and regulatory policies of local governments and laws and policies of the United States and Canada; risks related to the Company’s growth and operations in China; the failure to respond to change and advancements in digital technology; risks related to the acquisition of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. by Dalian Wanda Group Co., Ltd.; risks related to new business initiatives; the potential impact of increased competition in the markets within which the Company operates; risks related to the Company’s inability to protect the Company’s intellectual property; risks related to Eastman Kodak bankruptcy and the possibility of constrained film supply; risks related to the Company’s implementation of a new enterprise resource planning system; risks related to the Company’s prior restatements and the related litigation; and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. These factors, other risks and uncertainties and financial details are discussed in IMAX’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

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Victory Tour posters from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Two Victory Tour posters have been released from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.

The film chronicles the life of Katniss Everdeen after she emerges from the 74th Annual Hunger Games victorious — but far from safe.

The film opens in IMAX theaters November 22, 2013.

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Metallica Through the Never to be released in IMAX 3D

Upcoming film Metallica Through the Never will be released in IMAX 3D on September 27, 2013. The Associated Press reports:

Metallica already planned to go big with its new 3D film. IMAX is helping make the debut for “Metallica Through The Never” giant-sized.

The film that mixes concert footage with a dramatic narrative and CGI will open Sept. 27, becoming the first movie to debut on IMAX’s chain of super-sized screens. The film will open wide a week later.

“To be at the forefront in this situation where IMAX has never done this is very exciting,” Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich said. “It’s also a bit of a confidence booster. Being in the movie-making business is not necessarily our forte and it’s been a very interesting three years. We’ve learned a lot about a lot of different things. The recognition from IMAX and to be able to have our fans and people that are interested in this film to see it and experience it in the IMAX format is super cool.”

Ulrich, in his first interview about the movie, chuckled at the long road the film, directed by Nimrod Antal and released by Picturehouse, has taken to near completion. It remains in post-production where concert and narrative footage are being knitted together with CGI effects to create something the band thinks will be completely different from the average concert film.

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Clip from Star Trek Into Darkness

Paramount Pictures has released a new clip from 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.

What Would Spock Do

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Iron Man 3 IMAX midnight poster revealed

The Iron Man 3 IMAX midnight poster has been revealed. The posters will be given away to fans attending 12:01am IMAX screenings on May 3, 2013.

The film pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds.

Iron Man 3 opens in IMAX 3D theaters May 3, 2013.

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First images from 300: Rise of an Empire

Warner Bros. Pictures has released the first two images from 300: Rise of an Empire.

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, 1013.

SULLIVAN STAPLETON as Themistokles in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure “300: Rise Of An Empire,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures.

A scene from Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure “300: Rise Of An Empire,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures.

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IMAX Corporation To Announce First Quarter 2013 Financial Results And Host Conference Call

NEW YORK, April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) (TSX: IMX) today announced it will hold a quarterly conference call to discuss its first quarter 2013 financial results on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

This call is being webcast by Thomson Financial and can be accessed at www.imax.com by clicking on ‘Investor Relations.’ The webcast is also being distributed through the Thomson Street Events Network. Individual investors can listen to the call at www.earnings.com, Thomson’s individual investor portal, powered by StreetEvents. Institutional investors can access the call via Thomson StreetEvents (www.streetevents.com), a password-protected event management site.

To access the call via telephone, interested parties in the US and Canada should dial (800) 820-0231 approximately 5 to 10 minutes before the call begins. International callers should dial (416) 640-5926. The conference ID for the call is 7114021. A replay of the call will be available via webcast on the ‘Investor Relations’ section of www.imax.com or via telephone by dialing (888) 203-1112 (US and Canada), or (647) 436-0148 (international). The Conference ID for the telephone replay is 7114021.

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 Dec. 31, 2012, there were 731 IMAX theatres (598 commercial multiplexes, 19 commercial destinations and 114 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® Signs Agreement With Edmonton Space And Science Foundation For Next-Generation Laser Technology

Ground-Breaking Laser Projection System to Enable IMAX® Theatre
At TELUS World of Science Edmonton to Access Full Spectrum of IMAX Content

NEW YORK – April 18, 2013 – IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and the Edmonton Space and Science Foundation today announced an agreement to install IMAX’s next-generation laser digital projection technology at the TELUS World of Science – Edmonton’s IMAX® theatre. The new technology, which is expected to launch in 2014, will enable the theatre to deliver a wider array of the highest-quality digital content available – including both documentaries and blockbuster films – and further enhance The IMAX Experience® for its guests.

IMAX’s next-generation projection system is expected to set a new benchmark as the industry’s premium entertainment experience. The system, which incorporates the laser digital intellectual property IMAX exclusively licensed from Eastman Kodak and Barco’s unique laser innovations, represents the biggest R&D initiative in IMAX’s history and will enable IMAX® dome theatres and IMAX’s largest screens to deliver the highest-quality digital content available with greater brightness and clarity, a wider color gamut and deeper blacks.

“For nearly 30 years, IMAX technology has enabled our organization to inspire learning and discovery in our community. The IMAX Experience immerses and engages audiences unlike any other tool or technology. There are many aspects influencing The IMAX Experience, ranging from the theatre layout and seating to the size of the screen and the quality of the films, yet the projection system is the piece connecting it all together,” said George Smith, President and CEO, TELUS World of Science Edmonton. “We’re very excited about IMAX’s ground-breaking laser technology and proud to support their new technology which will not only deliver a more immersive and visceral movie-going experience, but also allow us to offer a greater variety of IMAX digital content previously unavailable to us.”

“The TELUS World of Science – Edmonton is a world-class center of education and we are honored to be a part of their revitalization project that is driven by our shared spirit of innovation and discovery,” said Larry O’Reilly, President, Worldwide Sales, IMAX. “We applaud the vision of our valued, long-time partner that will be among the first to transition to our next-generation laser solution – a technology both the TELUS World of Science – Edmonton and IMAX believe will be by far the most advanced projection system available for many years to come.”

The TELUS World of Science – Edmonton will begin upgrades to its IMAX theatre on September 3, 2013, and reopen the theatre on December 26, 2013. In addition to new seating, a new and larger IMAX screen and new IMAX audio system, the $3.8 million renovation project will install an IMAX xenon-based digital projection system before it transitions to IMAX’s dual 4K laser system in 2014.

About TELUS World of Science
TELUS World of Science – Edmonton inspires life-long learning as we create a positive science and technology culture in our region. We motivate people to learn about and contribute to advances in science and technology to strengthen themselves, their families, and their community. TELUS World of Science – Edmonton is operated by the Edmonton Space & Science Foundation.

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 Dec. 31, 2012, there were 731 IMAX theatres (598 commercial multiplexes, 19 commercial destinations and 114 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).

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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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Images from Despicable Me 2

Check out the first images from Despicable Me 2.

Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.

The film opens in international IMAX 3D theaters June 20, 2013.

(L to R) Gru (STEVE CARELL) and the Minions say goodbye to Dr. Nefario (RUSSELL BRAND) in “Despicable Me 2″, summer 2013′s much-anticipated follow-up to Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s blockbuster comedy adventure “Despicable Me”. Photo Credit: Universal Pictures. Copyright: © 2013 Universal Studios. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Agnes (ELSIE FISHER) is tucked into bed by Gru (STEVE CARELL) in “Despicable Me 2″, summer 2013′s much-anticipated follow-up to Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s blockbuster comedy adventure “Despicable Me”. Photo Credit: Universal Pictures. Copyright: © 2013 Universal Studios. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

The unpredictably hilarious Minions are back in “Despicable Me 2″, summer 2013′s much-anticipated follow-up to Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s blockbuster comedy adventure “Despicable Me”. Photo Credit: Universal Pictures. Copyright: © 2013 Universal Studios. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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