--- title: Press 2000 | IMAX publisher: "IMAX" description: "Press 2000 | IMAX" canonical: "https://www.imax.com/pr/year/2000" original_publication_date: 2023-08-31 last_updated: 2023-09-06 --- Press Releases ============== Select Year 2000 ​ Tue, Jan 11, 2000 [Imax Corporation Signs Agreement with Dentsu Tec, Inc. for Three Imax(R) Theatre Systems to Be Located in Japan](/pr/imax-corporation-signs-agreement-dentsu-tec-inc-three-imaxr) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TORONTO, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Imax Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; Toronto: IMX) today announced it has signed an agreement with Dentsu Tec, Inc for three IMAX(R) 3D theatre systems in Japan. The first theatre will be located in Nagano and is schedule to open its doors in January 2001. Tue, Jan 25, 2000 [Imax Corporation Enlists DreamWorks, Fox and Sony Pictures Imageworks to Bring Several Of Hollywood's Most Recognizable Animated Characters To The Giant Screen - And in 3D](/pr/imax-corporation-enlists-dreamworks-fox-and-sony-pictures) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ANTZ and THE SIMPSONS Among Those Featured in New Animated IMAX(R) 3D Film, CYBERWORLD; Jenna Elfman Signed to Voice Over Role LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Imax Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSE: IMX) today announced that it has joined forces with several of Hollywood's major studios, Wed, Feb 16, 2000 [Imax Corporation Reports Record Earnings](/pr/imax-corporation-reports-record-earnings) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HIGHLIGHTS \* Record earnings of $0.53 per share reported for the fourth quarter, represent highest earnings in any quarter in Company history; earnings of $0.83 per share reported for fiscal 1999. \* 1999 highlights include strong international growth, strategic acquisitions of Digital Projection Mon, Feb 28, 2000 [Rock & Roll's Greatest Performers to Appear Eight Stories High on Giant IMAX(R) Screens in All Access Concert Film](/pr/rock-rolls-greatest-performers-appear-eight-stories-high-giant) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ideal Entertainment, Imax Corporation and CERTS Announce the Start of Production on Concert Film for IMAX Theatres Featuring Live Performances by Mega Grammy-Winner Carlos Santana, George Clinton, B.B. King, Sting, Sheryl Crow, Kid Rock and Others LOS ANGELES, Feb. Mon, Mar 6, 2000 [Imax Corporation Announces Commitment to be a Leading Provider of Digital Projectors for Conventional Movie Theatres](/pr/imax-corporation-announces-commitment-be-leading-provider) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LAS VEGAS, March 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Imax Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX) (TSE: IMX) today announced that it is moving ahead with the design of a new generation of advanced Digital Light Processing(TM) (DLP) Cinema projectors based upon Texas Instrument's DLP(TM) Cinema technology which has been used by Mon, Mar 20, 2000 [Imax Corporation Names John Davison President, Imax Ltd](/pr/imax-corporation-names-john-davison-president-imax-ltd) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TORONTO, March 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Imax Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; Toronto: IMX) today announced the appointment of John M. Davison to President, Imax Ltd. effective immediately. Davison will retain his title of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Imax Corporation and will continue Thu, Mar 23, 2000 [Imax Corporation Names Richard Intrator as President, Imax Enterprises](/pr/imax-corporation-names-richard-intrator-president-imax) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NEW YORK, March 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Imax Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX) (TSE: IMX) today announced it has named Richard Intrator to the newly created position of President, Imax Enterprises and Executive Vice President, Imax Ltd. Imax Enterprises will be charged with developing new business initiatives Tue, Apr 4, 2000 [Siegfried & Roy and The Old Man and the Sea Garner Multiple Maximum Image Awards for Excellence In Large-Format Filmmaking](/pr/siegfried-roy-and-old-man-and-sea-garner-multiple-maximum-image) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AVENTURA, Fla., April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Siegfried & Roy: The Magic Box and The Old Man and the Sea each received multiple Maximum Image Awards including Best 3D and Best 2D Picture and Best 3D and 2D Cinematography at ceremonies here today at the Turnberry Isle Resort. Mon, Apr 24, 2000 [Imax Corporation Anticipates Better Than Expected First Quarter Earnings; First Quarter Results to be Announced May 10, 2000](/pr/imax-corporation-anticipates-better-expected-first-quarter) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TORONTO, April 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Imax Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSE: IMX) today announced that it expects that its earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2000 will be better than expected. The Company currently expects earnings to be in the range of $0.09-$0.10 per share on a fully Tue, May 2, 2000 [Disney's Fantasia/2000: The Imax Experience(R) Demonstrates the Box Office Power of the Imax(R) Theatre Network](/pr/disneys-fantasia2000-imax-experiencer-demonstrates-box-office) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TORONTO, May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Imax Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSE: IMX) today announced that Fantasia/2000: The IMAX Experience(R), the fastest grossing large-format film in Imax's history, generated record box office results at IMAX(R) theatres around the world. Wed, May 10, 2000 [Imax Corporation Reports First Quarter Results](/pr/imax-corporation-reports-first-quarter-results-0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TORONTO, May 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Imax Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; Toronto: IMX) today reported results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2000. The Company reported earnings of $0.10 per share on a fully diluted basis exceeding analyst expectations and representing a 43% increase versus the $0.07 Fri, May 12, 2000 [IMAX Consolidates Los Angeles Units At New Facility In Santa Monica](/pr/imax-consolidates-los-angeles-units-new-facility-santa-monica) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Imax Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; Toronto: IMX) has consolidated its Los Angeles operations into new facilities within the westside's media-oriented Lantana Center complex at 3003 Exposition Boulevard. The structure is the new home of various Imax Mon, Jun 5, 2000 [Texas Instruments Will Work with Imax Corporation To Develop Projectors Featuring DLP Cinema Technology](/pr/texas-instruments-will-work-imax-corporation-develop-projectors) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DALLAS, June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced that it had signed an agreement with Imax Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; Toronto: IMX), headquartered in Mississauga, Canada, under the terms of which Imax and its subsidiary Digital Projection International (DPI) will Wed, Jun 7, 2000 [DreamWorks SKG'S Next Animated Film Shrek To Be Released in 3D at IMAX(R) Theatres](/pr/dreamworks-skgs-next-animated-film-shrek-be-released-3d-imaxr) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOS ANGELES, June 7 /PRNewswire/ -- DreamWorks SKG and Imax Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX) (TSE: IMX) today announced a breakthrough in the history of animation with the news that DreamWorks will release an animated film in 3D to IMAX(R) theatres. In December 2001, Dreamworks' Shrek, the upcoming Tue, Jun 27, 2000 [Dave Matthews Band and Al Green Join All Star Line Up for 'All Access' Presented by Certs(R), an Imax(R) Concert Film](/pr/dave-matthews-band-and-al-green-join-all-star-line-all-access) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LOS ANGELES, June 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Ideal Entertainment, Imax Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSE: IMX) and CERTS(R) today announced that a live performance by Dave Matthews Band, in a duet with the legendary Al Green, on June 30, 2000 at Chicago's Soldier Field, has been added to the stellar line up Thu, Jul 13, 2000 [Imax Corporation Hires Financial Advisors to Evaluate Strategic Alternatives Including the Potential Sale of the Company](/pr/imax-corporation-hires-financial-advisors-evaluate-strategic) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TORONTO, July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Imax Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX) (Toronto: IMX) today announced that, consistent with its Board of Directors' and Senior Management's priority and its commitment to realizing enhanced value for all Imax shareholders, it has retained Goldman, Sachs & Co. Mon, Jul 24, 2000 [Maria Bello to Star in New IMAX(R) Film, 'CHINA: THE PANDA ADVENTURE'](/pr/maria-bello-star-new-imaxr-film-china-panda-adventure) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOS ANGELES, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Maria Bello ("ER," "Payback," "Coyote Ugly," "Duets") will star in "CHINA: THE PANDA ADVENTURE," the new IMAX(R) film that is shooting in Mainland China. Set in the 1930s, the film is based on the true story of Ruth Harkness, a fiercely independent woman who Thu, Aug 10, 2000 [Imax Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results](/pr/imax-corporation-reports-second-quarter-results) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TORONTO, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Imax Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSE: IMX) today reported results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2000. The Company reported earnings of $0.10 per share on a fully diluted basis, exceeding analyst expectations and representing a 43% increase versus the $0.07 Tue, Aug 22, 2000 [Imax Corporation's DPI Unit to Manufacture and Further Develop Key Analog To Digital Conversion Technology](/pr/imax-corporations-dpi-unit-manufacture-and-further-develop-key) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TORONTO, Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Imax Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSE: IMX) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Digital Projection International Limited (DPI) has taken over from Cintel International Ltd. the manufacturing and development of the digital, analog and video processing Fri, Aug 25, 2000 [Imax Enlists Highgate As Brand Licensing Partner](/pr/imax-enlists-highgate-brand-licensing-partner) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Highgate to Develop and Implement Worldwide Licensing Strategy for IMAX® Brand in Numerous Product Categories 2525 Speakman Drive Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5K 1B1 Tel: (905)403-6500 Fax: (905)403-6450 www.imax.com Toronto, Canada - August 25, 2000 – Imax Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX; TSE:IMX) Wed, Sep 6, 2000 [Digital Projection, Inc. Named Exclusive Provider Of Large-Venue Digital Projection Systems For Toronto International Film Festival](/pr/digital-projection-inc-named-exclusive-provider-large-venue) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2525 Speakman Drive Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5K 1B1 Tel: (905)403-6500 Fax: (905)403-6450 www.imax.com Digital Projection, Inc. Named Exclusive Provider Of Large-Venue Digital Projection Systems For Toronto International Film Festival Toronto, ON, September 6, 2000 – Digital Projection, Inc. Thu, Sep 28, 2000 [Imax Corporation Signs Major International Expansion Deal](/pr/imax-corporation-signs-major-international-expansion-deal) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2525 Speakman Drive Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5K 1B1 Tel: (905) 403-6500 Fax: (905) 403-6450 www.imax.com Company signs Agreement with E-Citi Entertainment, part of India’s Leading Entertainment Company, to Build a Minimum of Six and Up to 20 IMAX Theatres In India Toronto, Canada, September Wed, Oct 11, 2000 [Imax Corporation Announcement](/pr/imax-corporation-announcement) ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2525 Speakman Drive Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5K 1B1 Tel: (905) 403-6500 Fax: (905) 403-6450 www.imax.com Toronto, Canada – October 11, 2000-- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX; TSE:IMX) today announced that due to a number of factors, including a continuing decline in the financial strength of the Wed, Oct 11, 2000 [Launch Of 100th U.S. Space Shuttle Flight Marks Historic Moment For Imax](/pr/launch-100th-us-space-shuttle-flight-marks-historic-moment-imax) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- With New 3D Space Cameras On Board, Production Of First IMAX® 3D Film In Space Officially Begins KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL October 11, 2000 – Tonight’s scheduled launch of the Discovery Space Shuttle (STC-92/3A) marks not only NASA’s 100th U.S. shuttle mission, but also the maiden mission for two Fri, Oct 13, 2000 [Imax Corporation Cancels Strategic Alternative Process](/pr/imax-corporation-cancels-strategic-alternative-process) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2525 Speakman Drive Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5K 1B1 Tel: (905) 403-6500 Fax: (905) 403-6450 www.imax.com Imax Corporation Cancels Strategic Alternative Process Toronto, Canada – October 13, 2000 -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX; TSE:IMX) today announced that due to the recent decline in its Thu, Oct 26, 2000 [IMAX Corporation to File Insider Reports Representing Recent Management Stock Purchases](/pr/imax-corporation-file-insider-reports-representing-recent) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TORONTO, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSE: IMX) announced that tomorrow it will file insider trading reports with the Ontario Securities Commission representing the recent stock purchases of Company directors, officers and managers. Wed, Nov 8, 2000 [IMAX Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results](/pr/imax-corporation-reports-third-quarter-results) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TORONTO, Nov. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSE: IMX) today reported results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2000. As previously announced, the Company reported a modest loss, of $0.04 per share on a fully diluted basis versus earnings of $0.11 per share for the third Thu, Dec 7, 2000 [Variety Clubs Go into the 3rd Dimension With Special Holiday Screenings of IMAX(R)'s CYBERWORLD 3D, Presented by Intel(R](/pr/variety-clubs-go-3rd-dimension-special-holiday-screenings-imaxrs) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOS ANGELES, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX will take hundreds of Variety Clubs' disabled and disadvantaged children to the movies this holiday season with special screenings of their new 3D film CYBERWORLD 3D, Presented by Intel(R). These screenings will take place in Los Angeles, CA (Universal City Tue, Dec 12, 2000 [Milestone In Digital Cinema Development As Imax Sells First Commercial DLP Cinema(TM) Projectors to Multiplex Operator T-Joy](/pr/milestone-digital-cinema-development-imax-sells-first-commercial) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TORONTO, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (IMAX) (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSE: IMX) today announced it has sold the first commercial digital DLP Cinema(TM) projector for use in a multiplex to Japanese cinema operator T-Joy. IMAX and T-Joy Co. Ltd. signed a memorandum of understanding whereby IMAX Wed, Dec 20, 2000 [Digital Projection, Inc. Named Exclusive Provider of Digital Projectors for 2001 Sundance Film Festival's Digital Films](/pr/digital-projection-inc-named-exclusive-provider-digital) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Company's Projection Technology Featured For Every Festival Category...Premiere, Documentary, Feature and Shorts KENNESAW, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 20, 2000-- Digital Projection, Inc. (DPI) - a wholly owned subsidiary of IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX)(TSE:IMX) - today announced that the 2001