--- title: Press 2008 | IMAX publisher: "IMAX" description: "Press 2008 | IMAX" canonical: "https://www.imax.com/pr/year/2008" original_publication_date: 2023-08-31 last_updated: 2023-09-06 --- Press Releases ============== Select Year 2008 ​ Thu, Jan 3, 2008 [Trustee of IMAX Senior Notes Seeks Judgment in New York Confirming IMAX's Position That Catalyst Has No Basis for Claims](/pr/trustee-imax-senior-notes-seeks-judgment-new-york-confirming) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TORONTO, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) announced today that on December 21, 2007 it received a summons and complaint from the trustee under the indenture (the "Indenture") governing the Company's senior notes, seeking a declaratory judgment confirming Thu, Jan 3, 2008 [IMAX Signs Theatre Deal With National Amusements](/pr/imax-signs-theatre-deal-national-amusements) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leading Exhibitor Increases IMAX(R) Theatre Base with Purchase of IMAX Owned and Operated Theatre in Providence, RI NEW YORK, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and National Amusements Inc., the United States' fifth largest theatre operator, today announced Wed, Jan 9, 2008 [IMAX Corporation to Present at the Tenth Annual ICR XChange Conference](/pr/imax-corporation-present-tenth-annual-icr-xchange-conference) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TORONTO, Jan 09, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that the Company will be presenting at the Tenth Annual ICR XChange Conference on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California. Wed, Jan 16, 2008 [IMAX Delivers Sensational Box Office Results For 2007](/pr/imax-delivers-sensational-box-office-results-2007) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMAX DMR(R) Releases Gross $145 Million, Up 56% Over Previous Year LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation continued its impressive box office winning streak during 2007 by generating $145 million for Hollywood releases, which is 56% higher than the $93 million that the IMAX Tue, Jan 22, 2008 [IMAX Signs Two-Theatre Deal in Philippines](/pr/imax-signs-two-theatre-deal-philippines) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Success of IMAX(R) Theatre in Manila Leads Country's Largest Mall Operator To Expand its IMAX Network With Two More Locations IMAX's Digital Projection System Drives Commercial Interest Internationally MANILA, Philippines, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Thu, Feb 7, 2008 [Under the Sea 3D to be next original IMAX(R) 3D film from Warner Bros. Pictures and IMAX](/pr/under-sea-3d-be-next-original-imaxr-3d-film-warner-bros-pictures) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMAX(R)3D Production Underway in Papua, New Guinea, Will Explore Impact of Global Warming Picture Follows Box Office Hit 'Deep Sea 3D', Which Just Crossed the $60 Million Mark LOS ANGELES, CA, Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Warner Bros. Pictures Inc. Tue, Feb 12, 2008 [IMAX Seeks To Enforce Estimated $11 Million Unanimous Arbitration Award Against E-City Entertainment](/pr/imax-seeks-enforce-estimated-11-million-unanimous-arbitration) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Toronto, Canada – February 12, 2008 IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that a Panel of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce found unanimously in favor of IMAX in an arbitration against E-City Entertainment (I) PVT Limited (“E-City”), Tue, Feb 12, 2008 [IMAX Corporation to present at the Twentieth Annual Roth Capital Partners Growth Stock Conference](/pr/imax-corporation-present-twentieth-annual-roth-capital-partners) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TORONTO, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that the Company will be presenting at the Twentieth Annual Roth Capital Partners Growth Stock Conference on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at the Ritz Carlton in Laguna Niguel, CA. Wed, Feb 13, 2008 [The Spiderwick Chronicles: The IMAX Experience Opens February 14, 2008](/pr/spiderwick-chronicles-imax-experience-opens-february-14-2008) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Film Opens in IMAX(R) Theatres Worldwide LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation and Paramount Pictures announced today that The Spiderwick Chronicles, a fantasy adventure based on the best-selling series of books, will open in IMAX(R) theatres on February 14th, 2008, Tue, Feb 19, 2008 [IMAX announces opening box office results for The Spiderwick Chronicles: The Imax Experience](/pr/imax-announces-opening-box-office-results-spiderwick-chronicles) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19 of the top 20 locations included IMAX(R) theatres LOS ANGELES, CA, Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation announced today that The Spiderwick Chronicles, a fantasy adventure based on the best-selling series of books, opened well in IMAX(R) theatres over the five-day opening weekend, Tue, Mar 4, 2008 [Speed Racer to be simultaneously released as IMAX(R) film in May 2008](/pr/speed-racer-be-simultaneously-released-imaxr-film-may-2008) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Next Action/Adventure From the Makers of The Matrix Trilogy To Be Digitally Enhanced For IMAX's Larger-Than-Life Format LOS ANGELES, March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Speed Racer, the action-packed adventure from the creators of 'The Fri, Mar 7, 2008 [IMAX Corporation Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2007 Financial Results Conference Call](/pr/imax-corporation-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-2007-financial) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TORONTO, Mar 07, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX)(TSX:IMX) today announced it will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss fourth quarter and fiscal 2007 results on Friday, March 14, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. This call is being webcast by Thomson Financial and can Mon, Mar 10, 2008 [IMAX Signs Exclusive Thirty-Five Theatre Deal for South and Central America](/pr/imax-signs-exclusive-thirty-five-theatre-deal-south-and-central) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Largest International Deal and Second Largest Theatre Deal in IMAX's 40-Year History Highly Regarded Development Partner to Expand IMAX Footprint Over Next Six Years TORONTO, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - March 10, 2008 - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced an agreement Wed, Mar 12, 2008 [Texas Instruments Announces IMAX(R) Digital Projection System to be Powered by DLP Cinema(R)](/pr/texas-instruments-announces-imaxr-digital-projection-system-be) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2008 marks the 10th Anniversary of digital cinema led by DLP Cinema LAS VEGAS, NV, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) DLP Cinema(R) announced today at ShoWest that IMAX(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX) will incorporate the DLP Cinema projector solution. Fri, Mar 14, 2008 [IMAX Corporation reports fourth quarter and fiscal 2007 financial results](/pr/imax-corporation-reports-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-2007) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HIGHLIGHTS ---------- - Company sees important strategic successes in 2007 as setting stage for financial turnaround. - Company announces 107 signings in the fourth quarter, including the largest agreement in IMAX's history for 100 joint revenue sharing theatres with AMC Theatres. Mon, Mar 24, 2008 [IMAX and Regal Cinemas sign thirty-one theatre joint venture deal](/pr/imax-and-regal-cinemas-sign-thirty-one-theatre-joint-venture) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deal for Digital Systems More than Doubles Regal's IMAX Presence in North America TORONTO, March 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Regal Cinemas, Inc., a subsidiary of Regal Entertainment Group, the world's largest theatre circuit, today announced a Tue, Mar 25, 2008 [IMAX Corporation appoints Northstar Media as exclusive worldwide representative for the IMAX XXI Film Package with 21 titles](/pr/imax-corporation-appoints-northstar-media-exclusive-worldwide) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21 top high-def films now available for television, VOD, mobile, and broadband LOS ANGELES, CA and CONNECTICUT, March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation, one of the world's leading digital entertainment and technology companies, and Northstar Media, a strategically diverse television Mon, Mar 31, 2008 [Martin Scorsese's Rolling Stones concert film opens in record number of IMAX(R) Theatres on April 4](/pr/martin-scorseses-rolling-stones-concert-film-opens-record-number) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Legendary Rock Band, Academy Award-winning Director and World's Most Powerful Cinematic Format Join Forces in "Shine A Light: The IMAX Experience" LOS ANGELES, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation, Paramount Classics, Shangri-La Entertainment and Concert Productions International Tue, Apr 1, 2008 [IMAX Expands Network in Russia With Three New Locations](/pr/imax-expands-network-russia-three-new-locations) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Digital IMAX(R) Projection System Fuels Network Growth Worldwide MOSCOW, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation today announced three new theatre deals in Russia. These deals will mark the entry of the first IMAX(R) Digital projection systems in the country. Mon, Apr 7, 2008 [IMAX Announces Opening Box Office Results for Shine A Light: The Imax Experience](/pr/imax-announces-opening-box-office-results-shine-light-imax) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOS ANGELES, April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation announced today that Shine A Light: The IMAX Experience, directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese, opened to very positive reviews over the three day weekend from Friday April 4, through Sunday April 6, grossing $1.1 Thu, Apr 24, 2008 [IMAX and Warner Bros. Pictures Hit $400 Million Box Office Milestone](/pr/imax-and-warner-bros-pictures-hit-400-million-box-office) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Studio's Movies Presented in IMAX a Hit with Moviegoers Partnership Helped Shape New Distribution Platform for Event Movies LOS ANGELES, April 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that they have crossed the $400 million mark at the IMAX box office Thu, May 1, 2008 [IMAX Corporation First Quarter Fiscal 2008 Financial Results Conference Call](/pr/imax-corporation-first-quarter-fiscal-2008-financial-results) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TORONTO, May 01, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX)(TSX:IMX) today announced it will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss first quarter results on Monday, May 12, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. This call is being webcast by Thomson Financial and can be accessed at Tue, May 6, 2008 [IMAX announces financing deals to fund digital JV roll-out](/pr/imax-announces-financing-deals-fund-digital-jv-roll-out) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wachovia Credit Facility Amended to Increase Future Availability and Term $18 Million Private Placement Signed with Largest Shareholder at Market Price TORONTO, May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) today announced that it has entered into two significant financing Thu, May 8, 2008 [Speed Racer Revs Its Way into IMAX(R) Theatres on May 9, 2008](/pr/speed-racer-revs-its-way-imaxr-theatres-may-9-2008) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Latest Action/Adventure from the Makers of "The Matrix" Trilogy to Open in 110 IMAX Theatres Worldwide LOS ANGELES, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Speed Racer, the new live-action film from the creators of The Matrix trilogy, will open Mon, May 12, 2008 [IMAX Corporation Reports First Quarter Financial Results](/pr/imax-corporation-reports-first-quarter-financial-results-0) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HIGHLIGHTS ---------- - Company completes 66 signings in the first quarter, including 35-theatre lease deal with RACIMEC International Group and 31-theatre joint venture deal with Regal Cinemas. - Company on track to launch highly-anticipated digital projection system in June. Mon, May 12, 2008 [IMAX Signs Deal With DreamWorks Animation For Fifth Title](/pr/imax-signs-deal-dreamworks-animation-fifth-title) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa To Be Released Into IMAX(R) Theatres On November 7, 2008 LOS ANGELES, May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NYSE:DWA) today announced an agreement to release Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa into IMAX(R) Tue, Jun 3, 2008 [Imax Corporation names Heather Anthony Vice President of Investor Relations](/pr/imax-corporation-names-heather-anthony-vice-president-investor) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK, June 3, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that Heather Anthony has been named Vice President, Investor Relations for the company. Ms. Anthony has more than a decade of experience in the investor relations and Thu, Jun 5, 2008 [Kung Fu Panda Opens in IMAX(R) Theatres on June 6th](/pr/kung-fu-panda-opens-imaxr-theatres-june-6th) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DreamWorks Animation Delivers First of Five Movies Slated for IMAX Release LOS ANGELES, CA, June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NYSE:DWA) today announced that the studio's highly anticipated summer movie, Kung Fu Panda, Tue, Jun 10, 2008 [Kung Fu Panda opens strong in IMAX(R) theatres](/pr/kung-fu-panda-opens-strong-imaxr-theatres) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOS ANGELES, June 9, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NYSE:DWA) today announced that Kung Fu Panda: The IMAX Experience opened with strong box office results at IMAX(R) theatres over the three-day Wed, Jun 18, 2008 [IMAX Signs Theatre Deal In Dubai](/pr/imax-signs-theatre-deal-dubai) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Home of Dubai World Cup Includes IMAX as Part of Multi-Billion Dollar Makeover DUBAI, UAE, June 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation today announced it has signed an agreement with Meydan LLC, a sports and entertainment property developer in Dubai, UAE, to install an IMAX(R) theatre as part Thu, Jul 10, 2008 [IMAX Signs First Joint Venture Deal With One of Australia's Largest Exhibitors](/pr/imax-signs-first-joint-venture-deal-one-australias-largest) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hoyts Cinemas Ltd. Doubles IMAX's Footprint in Australia with Four Joint Venture Locations MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Hoyts Cinemas Ltd., one of the largest exhibitors in Australia, today announced a joint venture agreement to Thu, Jul 10, 2008 [The Dark Knight Makes Motion Picture History in Imax(R) Theatres on July 18th](/pr/dark-knight-makes-motion-picture-history-imaxr-theatres-july) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Director's Groundbreaking Use of IMAX(R) Cameras Generates Anticipation Around the Globe Excitement Surrounding Film and Early Reviews Drives Record-Setting Advance IMAX Ticket Sales Worldwide Premiere to be Held at AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13 with IMAX on July 14th LOS ANGELES, July 10 Thu, Jul 17, 2008 [IMAX Signs International Joint Venture Deal with One of Japan's Largest Exhibitors](/pr/imax-signs-international-joint-venture-deal-one-japans-largest) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tokyu Recreation's 109 Cinemas Enters IMAX Business with Up to Four Joint Venture Locations in Japan IMAX(R) Digital Continues to Drive IMAX's Joint Venture Business TORONTO, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Tokyu Recreation, the owner of 109 Cinemas (10 Tue, Jul 22, 2008 [The Dark Knight Shatters IMAX Opening Box Office Records](/pr/dark-knight-shatters-imax-opening-box-office-records) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Highlights include: - Record worldwide IMAX opening weekend at $7 million - Record domestic IMAX three-day opening weekend at $6.3 million - Record per screen average at $67,036 - Record number of engagements for any domestic IMAX release at 94 - Record 12:01 show gross at $641,508 - Record opening Tue, Jul 29, 2008 [The Dark Knight: The IMAX Experience posts record-breaking second weekend results](/pr/dark-knight-imax-experience-posts-record-breaking-second-weekend) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Film Expected to Cross $20 Million Today, Faster Than Any Previous IMAX Release LOS ANGELES, CA, July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that The Dark Knight: The IMAX Experience continued its unprecedented box office Thu, Jul 31, 2008 [IMAX Corporation To Announce Second Quarter Fiscal 2008 Financial Results and Host Conference Call](/pr/imax-corporation-announce-second-quarter-fiscal-2008-financial) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 2008--IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) today announced it will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss second quarter financial results on Thursday, August 7, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. This call is being webcast by Thomson Financial and can be Thu, Aug 7, 2008 [IMAX Corporation reports second quarter 2008 financial results; announces first digital systems installed & roll out is on track](/pr/imax-corporation-reports-second-quarter-2008-financial-results) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS ---------- - IMAX remains on track to install approximately 50 digital systems by year-end - Summer blockbuster The Dark Knight: The IMAX Experience has grossed over $32 million, sets new IMAX DMR(R) 2D record - Completes 2008 film slate with DreamWorks Pictures/Paramount's Eagle Eye for Fri, Aug 15, 2008 [IMAX comments on change to 2008 film slate](/pr/imax-comments-change-2008-film-slate) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOS ANGELES, CA, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Reflecting today's announcement that the release date of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has moved to July 2009, IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX), confirmed it is already exploring alternative titles for this year's holiday season Fri, Sep 5, 2008 [The Dark Knight: The IMAX Experience Crosses $55 Million](/pr/dark-knight-imax-experience-crosses-55-million) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Movie Continues to Draw Big Crowds at IMAX(R)Theatres in Seventh Week LOS ANGELES, CA, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that The Dark Knight: The IMAX Experience has crossed the $55 million mark in worldwide gross box Mon, Sep 8, 2008 [Twentieth Century Fox's The Day The Earth Stood Still to be released in IMAX's format December 12, 2008](/pr/twentieth-century-foxs-day-earth-stood-still-be-released-imaxs) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keanu Reeves Returns to IMAX(R) Theatres in Remake of the 1951 Classic Blockbuster IMAX Completes 2008 Film Slate LOS ANGELES, CA, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) and Twentieth Century Fox today announced that The Day The Earth Stood Still, directed by Mon, Sep 8, 2008 [Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Run Extended in IMAX(R) Theatres](/pr/madagascar-escape-2-africa-run-extended-imaxr-theatres) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOS ANGELES, CA, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NYSE:DWA) today announced that the IMAX release of Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa has been extended to include the Thanksgiving holiday, and will now run into December. Thu, Sep 18, 2008 [IMAX Corporation to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference](/pr/imax-corporation-present-thomas-weisel-partners-consumer) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TORONTO, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) today announced that Richard Gelfond, Co-Chairman and Co-CEO of IMAX Corporation, will present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference on Monday, September 22nd at 10:20 am Eastern Time. Mon, Sep 22, 2008 [Eagle Eye Opens In IMAX(R) theatres September 26, 2008](/pr/eagle-eye-opens-imaxr-theatres-september-26-2008) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DreamWorks' Action/Thriller Has Been Digitally Re-Mastered for IMAX's Format IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX), and DreamWorks Pictures today announced that the new action thriller, Eagle Eye, will open domestically on September 26, 2008 in 84 IMAX(R) theatres, including 14 new IMAX digital Mon, Sep 29, 2008 [IMAX announces opening box office results for Eagle Eye: The IMAX Experience](/pr/imax-announces-opening-box-office-results-eagle-eye-imax) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMAX Digital Joint Venture Theatres Show Strong Opening Weekend LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation announced today that Eagle Eye: The IMAX Experience grossed approximately $1.6 million of the film's $29.1 million total - nearly six percent of the overall domestic box Tue, Sep 30, 2008 [Michael Bay to shoot select scenes of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen with IMAX(R) cameras](/pr/michael-bay-shoot-select-scenes-transformers-revenge-fallen) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX), DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures today announced that director Michael Bay will shoot key sequences of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen with IMAX(R) cameras. Wed, Oct 1, 2008 [IMAX announces appointment of Julian Stanford to General Manager, Theatre Development, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)](/pr/imax-announces-appointment-julian-stanford-general-manager) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TORONTO, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced the appointment of Julian Stanford to General Manager, Theatre Development - Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Based in London, Mr. Stanford will be responsible for accelerating IMAX's growth Mon, Oct 6, 2008 [IMAX Corporation Announces New Revolving Letter of Credit Facility with Bank of Montreal](/pr/imax-corporation-announces-new-revolving-letter-credit-facility) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Company Has Ample Funding for Roll-out of Joint Venture Digital Projection Systems NEW YORK, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced a new $10 million revolving letter of credit ("LC") facility with Bank of Montreal, replacing its existing $5 Tue, Oct 7, 2008 [IMAX Signs First Joint Venture Theatre Deal in Europe](/pr/imax-signs-first-joint-venture-theatre-deal-europe) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cineplexx Kinobetriebe and IMAX Enter Joint Venture Agreement for Three Theatres in Austria IMAX's Digital Projection System Continues to Drive Joint Venture Business TORONTO, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Cineplexx Kinobetriebe Gmbh, the largest Wed, Oct 15, 2008 [IMAX Signs Theatre Deal with Europe's Largest Exhibitor](/pr/imax-signs-theatre-deal-europes-largest-exhibitor) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ODEON Cinemas Increases Stake in IMAX Business with Purchase of Two IMAX Digital Projection Systems TORONTO, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and ODEON Cinemas Ltd., Europe's largest exhibitor, today announced an agreement to install 2 IMAX(R) theatres in Thu, Oct 23, 2008 [IMAX Signs Theatre Deal in the Ukraine](/pr/imax-signs-theatre-deal-ukraine) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Country's Largest Entertainment Developer Expands IMAX Roll-out on the Heels of Successful Opening in Kyiv TORONTO, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) and Group of Companies "TRIUMPH," a leading media, entertainment and film production company in the Ukraine, Thu, Oct 23, 2008 [IMAX Corporation to announce third quarter fiscal 2008 financial results and host conference call](/pr/imax-corporation-announce-third-quarter-fiscal-2008-financial) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TORONTO, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) today announced it will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss third quarter financial results on Thursday, November 6, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. This call is being webcast by Thomson Financial and can Tue, Nov 4, 2008 [Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa opens in IMAX(R) theatres on November 7](/pr/madagascar-escape-2-africa-opens-imaxr-theatres-november-7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DreamWorks Animation Taps into IMAX's New Digital Locations LOS ANGELES, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NYSE:DWA) today announced that the studio's highly anticipated fall movie, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, will open Thu, Nov 6, 2008 [James Cameron's Avatar to Be Released in IMAX(R) 3D on December 18th 2009](/pr/james-camerons-avatar-be-released-imaxr-3d-december-18th-2009) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twentieth Century Fox Enlists IMAX 3D to Complete Format Menu for Moviegoers LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) and Twentieth Century Fox today announced that they have reached agreement on material terms to release the highly anticipated 3D Thu, Nov 6, 2008 [IMAX Corporation reports third quarter 2008 financial results](/pr/imax-corporation-reports-third-quarter-2008-financial-results) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HIGHLIGHTS ---------- - Company generates operating income of $2.5 million, a $5.3 million improvement over last year - Combination of the Company's cash position, available credit and operating cash flows to provide necessary funding of digital projection system roll-out - Third quarter represents Mon, Nov 10, 2008 [DreamWorks Animation's Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa opens number one at the box office, shows strong results at IMAX(R) theatres](/pr/dreamworks-animations-madagascar-escape-2-africa-opens-number) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NYSE:DWA) today announced that Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, which opened number one at the domestic box office, generated an estimated $63.1 million with $3.5 million Thu, Nov 13, 2008 [IMAX signs deal with Lincoln Square Cinemas in Washington State](/pr/imax-signs-deal-lincoln-square-cinemas-washington-state) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Exhibitor to Install IMAX's Digital Projection System in Washington State's Top Performing Multiplex TORONTO, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) and Lincoln Square Cinemas today announced an agreement to install an IMAX(R) theatre in the top performing Mon, Nov 17, 2008 [Jim Carrey To Narrate Latest IMAX(R) 3D Film Under The Sea 3D](/pr/jim-carrey-narrate-latest-imaxr-3d-film-under-sea-3d) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Warner Bros. Pictures' Next IMAX 3D Adventure Hits IMAX(R) Theatres Starting February 13, 2009 LOS ANGELES, CA, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Warner Bros. Pictures Inc. and IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that Jim Carrey will narrate Under the Sea 3D, the third IMAX(R) Mon, Nov 17, 2008 [IMAX Corporation to Present at Imperial Capital's Global Opportunities Conference](/pr/imax-corporation-present-imperial-capitals-global-opportunities) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TORONTO, Nov 17, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) today announced that Bradley J. Wechsler, Co-Chairman and Co-CEO of IMAX Corporation, will present at the Imperial Capital's Global Opportunities Conference on Tuesday, November 18th at Wed, Nov 19, 2008 [Disney's New Five-Picture Deal With IMAX To Begin With "A Christmas Carol"](/pr/disneys-new-five-picture-deal-imax-begin-christmas-carol) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Epic Fantasy From Director Robert Zemeckis Aan Starring Jim Carrey Leads Impressive Line-Up" Singapore, Wednesday, November 19, 2008 -- Disney’s “A Christmas Carol,” the spectacular 3D 2009 holiday release from director Robert Zemeckis and starring Jim Carrey, will be the first film from The Walt Wed, Dec 3, 2008 [IMAX Corporation to Present at the UBS 36th Annual Global Media & Communications Conference](/pr/imax-corporation-present-ubs-36th-annual-global-media) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TORONTO, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) today announced that Richard L. Gelfond, Co-Chairman and Co-CEO of IMAX Corporation, will present at the UBS 36th Annual Global Media & Communications Conference on Monday, December 8th at 2:30 pm Eastern Time. Wed, Dec 10, 2008 [Twentieth Century Fox's The Day The Earth Stood Still Opens in IMAX(R) Theatres December 12, 2008](/pr/twentieth-century-foxs-day-earth-stood-still-opens-imaxr) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Growth of IMAX Network Enables More Audiences in More Locations to Experience it in IMAX LOS ANGELES , Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX ; TSX: IMX) and Twentieth Century Fox today announced that The Day The Earth Stood Still, directed by Scott Dickerson and starring Fri, Dec 12, 2008 [IMAX Announces New Management Structure as It Enters New Phase in Its Growth](/pr/imax-announces-new-management-structure-it-enters-new-phase-its) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bradley J. Wechsler to Become Sole Chairman of the Board of IMAX Effective April 1, 2009 ; Richard L. Gelfond to Become Sole CEO and Remain Member of the Board Wechsler to Focus Primarily on Corporate Strategy, Governance and Business Development; Gelfond to Lead Execution of Business, Strategy and Fri, Dec 12, 2008 [Paramount Pictures' Star Trek to be Released as IMAX(R) Movie MAY 8, 2009](/pr/paramount-pictures-star-trek-be-released-imaxr-movie-may-8-2009) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ J.J. Abrams' Vision of the Greatest Space Adventure of All Time to Run in Select IMAX Theatres Paramount Pictures and IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that Star Trek, directed by J.J. Abrams ("Mission: Impossible III", "Lost" and "Alias"), will be simultaneously released to Tue, Dec 16, 2008 [Twentieth Century Fox's The Day The Earth Stood Still opens number one at the box office, shows strong performance in IMAX(R) theatres](/pr/twentieth-century-foxs-day-earth-stood-still-opens-number-one) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOS ANGELES , Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX ; TSX: IMX) and Twentieth Century Fox today announced that The Day The Earth Stood Still, which opened number one at the domestic box office, generated an estimated $31 million , with 123 IMAX(R) theatres contributing Tue, Dec 30, 2008 [IMAX Corporation to Present at the 2009 Citi Global Entertainment, Media & Telecommunications Conference](/pr/imax-corporation-present-2009-citi-global-entertainment-media) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TORONTO , Dec. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) today announced that Richard L. Gelfond , Co-Chairman and Co-CEO of IMAX Corporation , will present at the Citi Global Entertainment , Media & Telecommunications Conference on Tuesday, January 6th at 3:10pm Mountain