--- title: Twentieth Century Fox’s Life of Pi to Open in Select International IMAX® Theatres publisher: "IMAX" description: "LOS ANGELES –  Nov. 16, 2012 – IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Twentieth Century Fox, a division of News Corp. (NASDAQ: NEWS), today announced that Life of Pi, Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee’s adaptation of writer Yann Martel ’s beloved epic adventure of magical realism, will be" canonical: "https://www.imax.com/pr/twentieth-century-foxs-life-pi-open-select-international-imaxr" date: 2012-11-16 last_updated: 2012-11-16 --- Twentieth Century Fox’s Life of Pi to Open in Select International IMAX® Theatres ================================================================================= Fri, Nov 16, 2012 **LOS ANGELES –** Nov. 16, 2012 – IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Twentieth Century Fox, a division of News Corp. (NASDAQ: NEWS), today announced that _Life of Pi,_ Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee’s adaptation of writer [Yann Martel](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1674631/)’s beloved epic adventure of magical realism, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® 3D format. The film will be released in a limited number of IMAX® digital theatres in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea and other international markets starting Nov. 22. The IMAX release of _Life of Pi_ 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. “Ang Lee is a master filmmaker and we are so pleased to have the opportunity to work with him on _Life of Pi_,” said Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. “IMAX 3D enhances the breathtaking visual spectrum and depth of the film and we’re excited that audiences will be able to take part in this inspirational story through the most immersive cinematic experience.” You can learn more about _Life of Pi_ by visiting Twentieth Century Fox’s official site at [www.lifeofpimovie.com](../../../Local%20Settings/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Local%20Settings/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/OLK9D/www.lifeofpimovie.com/). **About Life of Pi** Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee ([_Brokeback Mountain_](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/), _Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon_) directs [_Life of Pi_](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454876/), based upon [Yann Martel](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1674631/)’s beloved book, which went on to become one of the biggest publishing events of the past decade. An epic adventure of magical realism, [_Life of Pi_](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454876/) follows the story of a young man’s incredible survival at sea against almost impossible odds. A remarkable breakthrough in the use of 3D technology, [_Life of Pi_](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454876/) will take audiences on an emotionally captivating journey that will inspire, touch and transport them to a place of discovery they will be unable to forget. [_Life of Pi_](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454876/) stars newcomer [Suraj Sharma](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4139037/) as Pi, [Gerard Depardieu](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000367/) ([Cyrano de Bergerac](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099334/)) and [Rafe Spall](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1245863/). **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 Sept. 30, 2012, there were 689 IMAX theatres (556 commercial multiplex, 20 commercial destination and 113 institutional) in 52 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. 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