--- title: Lionsgate's Visual Effects-Driven Event Film Gods of Egypt Rolls Out In Domestic And International IMAX® 3D Theatres February 26 publisher: "IMAX" description: "SANTA MONICA, Calif. , Jan. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --  IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX ) and Lionsgate  (NYSE: LGF), a premier next generation global content leader, today announced that the event film Gods of Egypt , which rolls out worldwide on February 26, will be released limited domestically in" canonical: "https://www.imax.com/pr/lionsgates-visual-effects-driven-event-film-gods-egypt-rolls-out" date: 2016-01-21 last_updated: 2016-01-21 --- Lionsgate's Visual Effects-Driven Event Film Gods of Egypt Rolls Out In Domestic And International IMAX® 3D Theatres February 26 ================================================================================================================================ Thu, Jan 21, 2016 SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), a premier next generation global content leader, today announced that the event film _Gods of Egypt_, which rolls out worldwide on February 26, will be released limited domestically in IMAX® 3D theatres, as well as select international territories. ![IMAX Logo.](http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20111107/MM01969LOGO "IMAX Logo.") _Gods of Egypt_, to be released on Lionsgate's Summit Entertainment label, is directed by Alex Proyas (_I, Robot_, _Knowing_) and is a visually spectacular re-envisioning of mythical ancient Egypt. The film stars Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Brenton Thwaites and Gerard Butler and was written by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. Basil Iwanyk and Proyas produced. "_Gods of Egypt_ and our other upcoming films scheduled for IMAX release, _The Divergent Series: Allegiant_ and _Deepwater Horizon_, underscore the commercial strength and vibrancy of a slate that is loaded with franchises, potential franchises and star-driven event films," said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Co-Chairs Rob Friedman and Patrick Wachsberger.  "We're delighted to extend our partnership with IMAX to release _Gods of Egypt_ in the uniquely immersive IMAX format that will showcase its spectacular visual effects and help create a major motion picture event for audiences around the world." "We are excited to partner again with our friends at Lionsgate," said Greg Foster, Senior Executive Vice President, IMAX Corp. and CEO of IMAX Entertainment. "We always strive to provide IMAX fans with entertaining content year round, and we believe _Gods of Egypt_ fits the bill." The IMAX® 3D release of _Gods of Egypt_ will be digitally re-mastered into the 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. **About _Gods of Egypt _**In this spectacular action-adventure, the survival of mankind hangs in the balance as an unexpected mortal hero Bek \[Brenton Thwaites\] undertakes a thrilling journey to save the world and rescue his true love. In order to succeed, he must enlist the help of the powerful god Horus \[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau\] in an unlikely alliance against Set \[Gerard Butler\], the merciless god of darkness, who has usurped Egypt's throne, plunging the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict.  As their breathtaking battle against Set and his henchmen takes them into the afterlife and across the heavens, both god and mortal must pass tests of courage and sacrifice if they hope to prevail in the spectacular final confrontation. **ABOUT LIONSGATE **Lionsgate is a premier next generation global content leader with a strong and diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, digital distribution, new channel platforms, video games and international distribution and sales. The Company has nearly 80 television shows on 40 different networks spanning its primetime production, distribution and syndication businesses. These include the critically-acclaimed hit series _Orange is the New Black_, the multiple Emmy Award-winning drama _Mad Men_, the hit broadcast network series _Nashville_, the syndication success _The Wendy Williams Show,_ the breakout series _The Royals_ and the Golden Globe-nominated dramedy _Casual_. Its feature film business has been fueled by such successes as the blockbuster _Hunger Games_ franchise, the first two installments of the _Divergent_ franchise, _Sicario_, _The Age of Adaline_, CBS/Lionsgate's _The DUFF_, _John Wick_, _Now You See Me_, Roadside Attractions' _Love & Mercy_ and _Mr. Holmes,_ Lionsgate/Codeblack Films' _Addicted_ and Pantelion Films' _Instructions Not Included_, the highest-grossing Spanish-language film ever released in the U.S. Lionsgate's home entertainment business is an industry leader in box office-to-DVD and box office-to-VOD revenue conversion rates. Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of approximately 16,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as the foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate and Summit brands remain synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world. [www.lionsgate.com](http://www.lionsgate.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 September 30, 2015, there were 1,008 IMAX theatres (887 commercial multiplexes, 19 commercial destinations and 102 institutions) in 66 countries. On Oct. 8, 2015, shares of IMAX China, a subsidiary of IMAX Corp., began trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code "HK.1970." 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