--- title: Press 2003 | IMAX publisher: "IMAX" description: "Press 2003 | IMAX" canonical: "https://www.imax.com/pr/year/2003" original_publication_date: 2023-08-31 last_updated: 2023-09-06 --- Press Releases ============== Select Year 2003 ​ Mon, Jan 13, 2003 [IMAX to Present at The ICR XChange, Leisure Lifestyle Conference](/pr/imax-present-icr-xchange-leisure-lifestyle-conference) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TORONTO, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX, TSX: IMX), today announced that the Company will present at The Fifth Annual ICR XChange, Leisure Lifestyle Conference. The IMAX investor presentation will be webcast live at 1:10 p.m. Mon, Feb 10, 2003 [IMAX Continues International Expansion With Three New Theatres In the People's Republic of China](/pr/imax-continues-international-expansion-three-new-theatres) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Total of Eight IMAX(R) Theatres Slated to be Open in China by 2005 China is Fastest Growing Market in IMAX's History SHANGHAI, China, Feb 10, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: IMX), the world leader in large-format entertainment technology and cinematic Thu, Feb 13, 2003 ['NASCAR: The Imax Experience 3D' Revs Up at The Daytona 500](/pr/nascar-imax-experience-3d-revs-daytona-500) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb 13, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- The First Ever 3D Motorsports Film Starts Production February 14th Warner Bros. Pictures and IMAX to Distribute Worldwide in Spring 2004 The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: Mon, Feb 24, 2003 [IMAX and Regal Sign Agreement to Open Two Additional IMAX(R) Theatres](/pr/imax-and-regal-sign-agreement-open-two-additional-imaxr-theatres) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TORONTO, Feb 24, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Important Strategic Commitment Grows IMAX Commercial Network IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSE: IMX) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Regal Entertainment Group Inc. (Regal) (NYSE: RGC) to install two additional IMAX(R) Thu, Feb 27, 2003 [IMAX Corporation Reports Year End and Fourth Quarter Results](/pr/imax-corporation-reports-year-end-and-fourth-quarter-results) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TORONTO, Ontario, Feb 27, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- HIGHLIGHTS \* Company beats expectations with full year earnings from continuing operations of $0.05 per share and net earnings of $0.36 per share, after extraordinary items. \* Commercial strategy gains momentum with IMAX(R) DMR(TM) Mon, Mar 3, 2003 [IMAX Unveils and Announces First Sale of New Theatre System Targeted to Multiplex Theatres](/pr/imax-unveils-and-announces-first-sale-new-theatre-system) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LAS VEGAS, Mar 3, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Jack Loeks Theatres Becomes the First Commercial Exhibitor to Sign Deal to Install IMAX(R) MPX(TM) in a Suburban Multiplex IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSE: IMX) announced today that it has officially launched its new large-format Thu, Mar 13, 2003 [IMAX and BFC Cinemas Team Up With Nestle to Open Russia's First IMAX(R) Theatre](/pr/imax-and-bfc-cinemas-team-nestle-open-russias-first-imaxr) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MOSCOW, Mar 13, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment and IMAX Will Release Academy Award-winning 'Apollo 13' for the First Time Ever in Russia IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSE: IMX), BFC Cinemas and Nestle announced today that Russia's first IMAX(R) Wed, Apr 23, 2003 [The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions to be Released as IMAX(R) Films](/pr/matrix-reloaded-and-matrix-revolutions-be-released-imaxr-films) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Digitally Re-mastered Using IMAX(R) DMR(TM) Technology The Matrix Reloaded to Premiere this Spring; The Matrix Revolutions To be the First-Ever IMAX Day and Date Release Of a Hollywood Live-Action Event Film this Fall LOS ANGELES, Apr 23, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- IMAX Corporation Tue, Apr 29, 2003 [IMAX Signs Deal For Three IMAX(R) Theatres in India](/pr/imax-signs-deal-three-imaxr-theatres-india) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Largest International Multiple Deal Commitment in Three Years India Becomes Second Fastest Growing Market In IMAX's History TORONTO, Apr 29, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via Comtex/ -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: IMX) announced today that it has signed an agreement for three state-of-the-art Mon, May 5, 2003 [IMAX Corporation Reports First Quarter Results](/pr/imax-corporation-reports-first-quarter-results-3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS - Company beats expectations with first quarter earnings from continuing operations of $0.07 per share. - Company signs an agreement with Warner Bros. Pictures to bring the next two chapters in The Matrix trilogy to IMAX(R) theatres, including the Company's first day-and-date release of Tue, May 6, 2003 [IMAX Corporation Reports Distribution of Shares by the Wasserstein Partners Fund Under the Terms of Its Partnership Agreements](/pr/imax-corporation-reports-distribution-shares-wasserstein) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TORONTO, May 6, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that it has been notified by Wasserstein Partners, LP that the firm has distributed to its limited partners the approximately 8.2 million shares of IMAX common stock that investment Thu, May 8, 2003 [Two IMAX(R) 3D Films Reach New Box Office Milestones](/pr/two-imaxr-3d-films-reach-new-box-office-milestones) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPACE STATION Passes $50,000,000 in Just 55 Weeks and Remains Fastest Grossing IMAX 3D Film Ever T-REX: BACK TO THE CRETACEOUS Passes $75,000,000 Remaining Industry's All-Time Highest Grossing IMAX 3D Film LOS ANGELES, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX, TSX: IMX) today Thu, May 29, 2003 [IMAX and CAA Extend Agreement to Bring Hollywood Event Films To IMAX (R) Theatres](/pr/imax-and-caa-extend-agreement-bring-hollywood-event-films-imax-r) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final Two Chapters of The Matrix Most Recent Example of CAA Support LOS ANGELES, May 29, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Continuing its momentum in bringing major Hollywood films to IMAX(R) theatres, IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: IMX), the world leader in large-format entertainment Thu, May 29, 2003 [IMAX Corporation Announces Changes to Board Of Directors](/pr/imax-corporation-announces-changes-board-directors) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wasserstein Perella Designees Resign Following Successful Distribution of Shares New Board Structure Reflects Diverse Shareholder Base TORONTO, May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced certain changes to its Board of Directors, including the Mon, Jun 2, 2003 [The Matrix Reloaded Gets Bigger](/pr/matrix-reloaded-gets-bigger) ------------------------------------------------------------------ The Matrix Reloaded: The IMAX Experience Opening at Selected IMAX(R) Theatres LOS ANGELES, June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of fans have already seen The Matrix Reloaded, and soon audiences will have the chance to experience a new version of the blockbuster second chapter of the Wachowski Brothers' Wed, Jun 4, 2003 [The Matrix Reloaded: The IMAX Experience Opens in Select IMAX(R) Theatres on Friday, June 6th](/pr/matrix-reloaded-imax-experience-opens-select-imaxr-theatres) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Matrix Reloaded Just Got Bigger LOS ANGELES, Jun 04, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via Comtex/ -- Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, Joel Silver and IMAX Corporation will open The Matrix Reloaded: The IMAX Experience exclusively in select IMAX(R) theatres across North America on Thu, Jun 5, 2003 [The Matrix Reloaded: The IMAX Experience Set to Open In Select International Markets](/pr/matrix-reloaded-imax-experience-set-open-select-international) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First IMAX(R) DMR(TM) Film to be Released to International IMAX(R) Theatres LOS ANGELES, June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that The Matrix Reloaded: The IMAX Experience will be distributed to select international markets, marking the first Thu, Jun 19, 2003 [IMAX Corporation Announces Retirement of $22 Million of Debt](/pr/imax-corporation-announces-retirement-22-million-debt) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Company Has Reduced Total Debt by Over 40% In Less Than Two Years TORONTO, June 19 -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that it has retired approximately $22 million in face value of its $200 million of senior notes due December 2005 in exchange for newly-issued common Mon, Jun 23, 2003 [IMAX and EuroPalaces to Open IMAX(R) Theatre at Disneyland(R) Resort Paris](/pr/imax-and-europalaces-open-imaxr-theatre-disneylandr-resort-paris) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMAX Expands Theatre Network in Europe with Prominent European Commercial Exhibitor TORONTO, Jun 23, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSE:IMX) today announced that it has signed an agreement with EuroPalaces, one of the largest commercial exhibitors in Wed, Jun 25, 2003 [Matrix Fans Continue to 'Reload in IMAX'](/pr/matrix-fans-continue-reload-imax) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Third Weekend Attendance is Biggest Yet for The Matrix Reloaded: The IMAX Experience TORONTO and BURBANK, Calif., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Warner Bros. Pictures (NYSE: AOL) and IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that The Matrix Reloaded: The IMAX Experience enjoyed Tue, Jul 22, 2003 [IMAX Signs First Multiple Commercial Theatre Deal in China](/pr/imax-signs-first-multiple-commercial-theatre-deal-china) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMAX(R) MPX(TM) Systems Set to Launch Overseas Spurred by Success of IMAX(R) DMR(TM) Technology TORONTO, July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: IMX), the world leader in large format entertainment technology, today announced that it has signed a deal with Shanghai Thu, Jul 31, 2003 [IMAX Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results](/pr/imax-corporation-reports-second-quarter-results-2) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HIGHLIGHTS -- Results from The Matrix Reloaded: The IMAX Experience exceed expectations and further validate IMAX(R) DMR(TM) appeal. -- Earnings from continuing operations of $0.02, consistent with previous guidance. -- Debt reduced by $39 million to $170 million. Mon, Sep 22, 2003 [Kiefer Sutherland Joins the Field on NASCAR 3D: The IMAX Experience](/pr/kiefer-sutherland-joins-field-nascar-3d-imax-experience) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Noted Actor to Narrate IMAX(R) Film Slated for March 12, 2004 Release GLASGOW, Scotland, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Announced today, Golden Globe Award-winning actor Kiefer Sutherland will narrate the first-ever IMAX(R) 3D NASCAR film, NASCAR 3D: The IMAX Experience. Mon, Nov 3, 2003 ['Experience The Revolution In IMAX'](/pr/experience-revolution-imax) --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Matrix Revolutions: the IMAX Experience Opens In Select IMAX(R) Theatres on Wednesday, November 5th as the First-Ever Day and Date IMAX Digitally Re-Mastered Release LOS ANGELES, Nov 3, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, Joel Silver and Mon, Nov 10, 2003 [IMAX Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results](/pr/imax-corporation-reports-third-quarter-results-2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS -- The Matrix Revolutions: The IMAX Experience breaks box office records, grossing over $3 million in 48 IMAX(R) theatres in North America in its first five days. -- Net losses of $0.07 per share consistent with guidance. Company expects to earn $0.10 to $0.15 for all of 2003 before a Mon, Nov 10, 2003 [IMAX Announces Plan to Refinance All Outstanding Debt](/pr/imax-announces-plan-refinance-all-outstanding-debt) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TORONTO, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that it plans to refinance all of its outstanding debt through an offering of new senior notes with a proposed maturity of 2010. The proposed offering would complete the Company's initiative, begun Wed, Nov 12, 2003 [IMAX Announces Agreement for $20 Million Credit Facility with Congress Financial](/pr/imax-announces-agreement-20-million-credit-facility-congress) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TORONTO, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that it has signed a commitment letter with Congress Financial Corporation, a subsidiary of Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC, under which a USD$20,000,000 senior secured revolving credit facility will Wed, Nov 12, 2003 [IMAX Corporation Announces Tender Offer for Its 7-7/8% Senior Notes Due 2005](/pr/imax-corporation-announces-tender-offer-its-7-78-senior-notes) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TORONTO, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX:IMX) today announced that it has commenced an offer to purchase for cash all of its outstanding $152.8 million principal amount of 7-7/8 % Senior Notes due 2005. IMAX Corporation is also soliciting consents from the Wed, Nov 19, 2003 [IMAX Announces Pricing of $160 Million of Senior Notes](/pr/imax-announces-pricing-160-million-senior-notes) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TORONTO, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that it has signed a purchase agreement for the sale of $160 million in aggregate principal amount of 9-5/8% senior notes with a maturity of December 1, 2010. Wed, Nov 19, 2003 [IMAX Corporation Modifies Tender Offer](/pr/imax-corporation-modifies-tender-offer) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TORONTO, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that it has modified its offer to purchase all of its outstanding $152.8 million principal amount of 7-7/8 % Senior Notes due 2005. Under the terms of the revised tender offer, the total Mon, Dec 1, 2003 [AOL(R) for Broadband Races Into Lead Sponsor Position of NASCAR 3D: The IMAX Experience](/pr/aolr-broadband-races-lead-sponsor-position-nascar-3d-imax) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Narrator Kiefer Sutherland toplines the IMAX(R) film slated for March 12, 2004 LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Warner Bros. Pictures, IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSE: IMX), the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), and America Online, Inc. Thu, Dec 18, 2003 [Third Installment of Harry Potter Film Series to Be Released As IMAX(R) Film In Summer 2004](/pr/third-installment-harry-potter-film-series-be-released-imaxr) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Highly Anticipated Film to be Digitally Re-mastered Using IMAX(R) DMR(TM) Technology Warner Bros. Pictures and IMAX Corporation Sign Deal Following Successful IMAX Release of Last Two Chapters of The Matrix Trilogy LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: