First Film in Final Destination Franchise to Open in IMAX is Set for Domestic and Select International Release in IMAX(R) Digital Theatres Starting August 12, 2011

LOS ANGELES, Aug 4, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that the next installment in the popular Final Destination franchise, Final Destination 5, will be the first film in the horror series to open in IMAX. The film will be released in 223 domestic and select international IMAX(R) 3D digital theatres simultaneously with the film's worldwide release on Aug. 12, 2011.

Warner Bros. Pictures President of Domestic Distribution Dan Fellman stated, "Seeing Final Destination 5 in IMAX 3D will make this an entirely new experience for even the most die-hard fan. With the sheer size of the screen and the added intensity of IMAX 3D, this won't be for the faint of heart. But for those who love a good scare, it's not to be missed."

"Final Destination 5 is an exciting new addition to our 2011 slate and another example of our strong and enduring relationship with Warner Bros. Pictures," said Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "As the first film of the Final Destination franchise to be released in the immersive IMAX 3D format, we are certain that it will have audiences on the edge of their seats asking for more. The combination of Final Destination and Harry Potter is a great way to round out our summer movie season."

About Final Destination 5

No matter where you run, no matter where you hide…you can't cheat death. Or can you? In "Final Destination 5," Death is just as omnipresent as ever, first revealing its menacing reality to a group of coworkers headed for a corporate retreat. During the bus ride, Sam (Nicholas D'Agosto) has a premonition in which he and most of his friends, as well as numerous others, die in a horrific bridge collapse. When his vision ends, events begin to mirror what he had seen, and he frantically ushers as many of his colleagues--including his friend, Peter (Miles Fisher), and girlfriend, Molly (Emma Bell)--away from the disaster before Death can claim them. But these unsuspecting souls were never supposed to survive and, in a terrifying race against time, the ill-fated group tries to discover a way to escape Death's sinister agenda.

"Final Destination 5" was directed by Steven Quale, marking his feature film directorial debut. The screenplay was written by Eric Heisserer, based on characters created by Jeffrey Reddick. Producers Craig Perry and Warren Zide return for the fifth time, working with executive producers Richard Brener, Walter Hamada, Dave Neustadter, Erik Holmberg and Sheila Hanahan Taylor. New Line Cinema presents, a Practical Pictures/Zide Pictures production, "Final Destination 5." The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. The film has been rated R for strong violent/gruesome accidents, and some language. www.finaldestinationmovie.com

Concurrently with its nationwide theatrical distribution, the film will be released in select IMAX theaters worldwide.

The IMAX release of Final Destination 5 will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX 3D Experience(R) with proprietary IMAX DMR(R) (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.

Final Destination 5 is scheduled to play day-and-date at the following domestic IMAX(R) 3D theatres beginning Friday, August 12:

UNITED STATES
Alabama
Hoover -- Rave Patton Creek 15 + IMAX
Huntsville -- Rave Valley Bend 18 + IMAX
Tuscaloosa -- Cobb Hollywood 16 Cinemas + IMAX
Alaska
Anchorage -- Regal Tikahtnu Stadium 16 + IMAX
Fairbanks -- Regal Goldstream Stadium 16 + IMAX
Arizona
Glendale -- AMC Westgate 20 with IMAX
Mesa -- Dickinson Gateway 12 IMAX Theatre
Phoenix -- AMC Deer Valley 30 with IMAX
Phoenix -- AMC Desert Ridge 18 with IMAX
Tucson -- AMC Loews Foothills 15 with IMAX
Arkansas
Little Rock -- Dickinson Chenal 9 IMAX Theatre
California
Aliso Viejo -- Regal Aliso Viejo Stadium 20 +
   IMAX
Arcadia -- AMC Santa Anita 16 with IMAX
Brentwood -- Rave Brentwood 14 + IMAX
Burbank -- AMC Burbank 16 with IMAX
Camarillo -- Regal Camarillo Palace Stadium 12 +
   IMAX
Covina -- AMC Covina 30 with IMAX
Cupertino -- AMC Cupertino Square 16 with IMAX
Dublin -- Regal Hacienda Crossings Stadium 21 +
   IMAX
El Cajon -- Regal Parkway Plaza Stadium 18 +
   IMAX
El Dorado Hills -- Regal El Dorado Stadium 14 +
   IMAX
Escondido -- Regal Escondido Stadium 16 + IMAX
Fairfield -- Regal Fairfield Stadium 16 + IMAX
Fresno -- Regal Fresno Stadium 22 + IMAX
Lancaster -- Cinemark 22 + IMAX
Long Beach -- Regal Long Beach Stadium 26 + IMAX
Los Angeles -- AMC Century City 15 with IMAX
National City -- AMC Plaza Bonita 14 with IMAX
Orange -- AMC 30 At The Block with IMAX
Riverside -- AMC Tyler Galleria 16 with IMAX
Rowland Heights -- AMC Puente Hills 20 with IMAX
San Diego -- AMC Mission Valley 20 with IMAX
San Diego -- AMC Palm Promenade 24 with IMAX
San Diego -- Regal Mira Mesa Stadium 18 + IMAX
San Jose -- AMC Eastridge 15 with IMAX
Santa Clara -- AMC Mercado 20 with IMAX
Santa Clarita -- Regal Valencia Stadium 12 +
   IMAX
Simi Valley -- Regal Civic Center Stadium 16 +
   IMAX
South Gate -- Regal South Gate Stadium 20 + IMAX
Stockton -- Regal City Centre Stadium 16 + IMAX
Temecula -- Regal Temecula Stadium15 + IMAX
Torrance -- AMC Del Amo 18 with IMAX
Woodland Hills -- AMC Promenade 16 with IMAX
Colorado
Colorado Springs -- Cinemark Carefree Circle +
   IMAX
Denver -- Regal Colorado Center 9 + IMAX
Highlands Ranch -- AMC Highlands Ranch 24 + IMAX
Westminster -- AMC Orchard 12 with IMAX
Westminster -- AMC Westminster Promenade 24 with
   IMAX
Connecticut
Manchester -- Rave Buckland Hills 18 + IMAX
Milford -- Rave Connecticut Post 14 + IMAX
Plainville -- AMC Loews Plainville 20 with IMAX
Florida
Altamonte Springs -- AMC Altamonte Mall 18 with
   IMAX
Aventura -- AMC Aventura 24 with IMAX
Brandon -- AMC The Regency 20 with IMAX
Destin -- Rave Destin Commons 14 + IMAX
Fort Myers -- Regal Gulf Coast Town Center
   Stadium 16 + IMAX
Jacksonville -- AMC Regency 24 with IMAX
Lakeland -- Cobb Lakeside 18 + IMAX
Merritt Island -- Cobb Merritt Square 16 + IMAX
Miami -- Cobb Dolphin 19 + IMAX
Oldsmar -- AMC Woodlands Square 20 with IMAX
Orange Park -- AMC Orange Park 24 with IMAX
Orlando -- AMC Loews Universal Cineplex 20 with
   IMAX
Orlando -- Regal Waterford Stadium 20 + IMAX
Panama City Beach -- The Grand 16 + IMAX Pier
   Park -- Panama City
Pensacola -- Rave Pensacola Bayou 15 + IMAX
Sarasota -- AMC Sarasota 12 with IMAX
South Miami -- AMC Sunset Place 24 with IMAX
St. Petersburg -- Muvico Baywalk 20 + IMAX
Sunrise -- Regal Sawgrass Stadium 23 + IMAX
Tallahassee -- AMC Tallahassee Mall 20 with IMAX
Tampa -- AMC Veterans 24 with IMAX
West Palm Beach -- Muvico Parisian 20 + IMAX
Georgia
Atlanta -- Regal Atlantic Station 16 + IMAX
Augusta -- Regal Augusta Exchange Stadium 20 +
   IMAX
Buford -- Regal Mall of Georgia Stadium 20 +
   IMAX
Cumming -- AMC Avenue Forsyth 12 with IMAX
Kennesaw -- AMC Barrett Commons 24 with IMAX
Lithonia -- AMC Stonecrest 16 with IMAX
Macon -- AmStar 16 + IMAX -- Macon
Morrow -- AMC Southlake Pavilion 24 with IMAX
Hawaii
Honolulu -- Regal Dole Cannery Stadium 18 + IMAX
Idaho
Boise -- Regal Boise Stadium 21 + IMAX
Illinois
Batavia -- Goodrich Randall 15 IMAX
Country Club Hills -- AMC Loews Country Club
   Hills 16 with IMAX
Hodgkins -- AMC Loews Quarry Cinemas 14 with
   IMAX
Lincolnshire -- Regal Lincolnshire Stadium 21 +
   IMAX
Lombard -- AMC Yorktown 17 with IMAX
Naperville -- AMC Showplace Naperville 16 with
   IMAX
New Lenox -- AMC Showplace New Lenox 14 with
   IMAX
Peoria -- Rave Grand Prairie 18 + IMAX
Schaumburg -- AMC Loews Streets of Woodfield 20
   with IMAX
Skokie -- AMC Showplace Village Crossing 18 with
   IMAX
South Barrington -- AMC South Barrington 30 with
   IMAX
Woodridge -- Cinemark @ Seven Bridges + IMAX
Indiana
Evansville -- Showplace Cinemas East 18 + IMAX
Fort Wayne -- Rave Jefferson Pointe 18 + IMAX
Indianapolis -- AMC Showplace Indianapolis 17
   with IMAX
Noblesville -- Goodrich Hamilton 16 IMAX
Portage -- Goodrich Portage 16 IMAX
Iowa
Davenport -- Rave Davenport 53 + IMAX
Kansas
Leawood -- AMC Town Center 20 with IMAX
Olathe -- AMC Studio 30 with IMAX
Wichita -- 21st Street Warren IMAX
Kentucky
Louisville -- Rave Stonybrook 20 + IMAX
Newport -- AMC Newport On The Levee 20 with IMAX
Louisiana
Baton Rouge -- Rave Mall of Louisiana 15 + IMAX
Bossier City -- Regal Louisiana Boardwalk
   Stadium 14 + IMAX
Harahan -- AMC Elmwood Palace 20 with IMAX
Slidell -- The Grand 16 + IMAX -- Slidell
Maine
Saco -- The Cinemagic + IMAX in Saco
Maryland
Baltimore -- AMC Loews White Marsh 16 with IMAX
Columbia -- AMC Columbia 14 with IMAX
Gaithersburg -- AMC Loews Rio Cinemas 18 with
   IMAX
Silver Spring -- Regal Majestic Stadium 20 +
   IMAX
Massachusetts
Boston -- AMC Loews Boston Common 19 with IMAX
Danvers -- AMC Loews Liberty Tree Mall 20 with
   IMAX
Methuen -- AMC Loews Methuen 20 with IMAX
Randolph -- Showcase Cinemas Randolph + IMAX
Michigan
Auburn Hills -- AMC Star Great Lakes 25 with
   IMAX
Grand Blanc -- NCG Trillium Cinema + IMAX
Grand Rapids -- Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids
   North + IMAX
Lansing -- Celebration! Cinema Lansing + IMAX
Livonia -- AMC Livonia 20 with IMAX
Sterling Heights -- AMC Forum 30 with IMAX
Ypsilanti -- Rave Ann Arbor 20 + IMAX
Minnesota
Eden Prairie -- AMC Eden Prairie Mall 18 with
   IMAX
Edina -- AMC Southdale 16 with IMAX
Maple Grove -- AMC Arbor Lakes 16 with IMAX
Roseville -- AMC Rosedale 14 with IMAX
Missouri
Chesterfield -- AMC Chesterfield 14 with IMAX
Hazelwood -- Regal St. Louis Mills Stadium 18 +
   IMAX
Independence -- AMC Independence Commons 20 with
   IMAX
Kansas City -- AMC BarryWoods 24 with IMAX
Saint Louis -- Wehrenberg Ronnies 20 Cine + IMAX
Nebraska
Omaha -- AMC Oakview Plaza 24 with IMAX
Nevada
Henderson -- Regal Sunset Station Stadium 13 +
   IMAX
Las Vegas -- Brenden Theatres and IMAX at the
   Palms
Las Vegas -- Regal Red Rock Stadium 16 + IMAX
North Las Vegas -- Regal Aliante Stadium 16 +
   IMAX
New Hampshire
Hooksett -- Cinemagic + IMAX in Hooksett
New Jersey
Cherry Hill -- AMC Loews Cherry Hill 24 with
   IMAX
Elizabeth -- AMC Jersey Gardens 20 with IMAX
Hamilton -- AMC Hamilton 24 with IMAX
New Brunswick -- AMC Loews New Brunswick 18 with
   IMAX
Paramus -- AMC Garden State 16 with IMAX
Rockaway -- AMC Rockaway 16 with IMAX
New York
Albany -- Regal Crossgates Stadium 18 + IMAX
Brooklyn -- Regal Sheepshead Bay 14 + IMAX
Deer Park -- Regal Deer Park Stadium 16 + IMAX
New Rochelle -- Regal New Roc Stadium 18 + IMAX
New York City -- AMC Loews 34th Street 14 with
   IMAX
New York City -- AMC Loews Kips Bay 15 with IMAX
Port Chester -- AMC Loews Port Chester 14 with
   IMAX
Rochester -- Cinemark Tinseltown USA + IMAX
Stony Brook -- AMC Loews Stony Brook 17 with
   IMAX
Westbury -- Regal UA Westbury Theatre Stadium 12
   + IMAX
White Plains -- National Amusements City Center
   15 + IMAX: Cinema De Lux
Williamsville -- Regal Transit Center Stadium 18
   + IMAX
North Carolina
Cary -- Regal Crossroads Stadium 20 + IMAX
Charlotte -- Regal Stonecrest Stadium 22 + IMAX
Concord -- AMC Concord Mills 24 with IMAX
Durham -- Stone Southpoint Cinemas + IMAX
Winston-Salem -- The Grand 18 + IMAX --
   Winston-Salem
Ohio
Beavercreek -- Rave The Greene 14 + IMAX
Columbus -- AMC Easton Town Center 30 with IMAX
Columbus -- AMC Lennox Town Center 24 with IMAX
Springdale -- National Amusements Springdale 18
   + IMAX: Cinema de Lux
Westlake -- Regal Crocker Park Stadium 16 + IMAX
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City -- AMC Quail Springs Mall 24 with
   IMAX
Tulsa -- AMC Southroads 20 with IMAX
Tulsa -- Cinemark Tulsa + IMAX
Oregon
Eugene -- Regal Valley River Center Stadium 15 +
   IMAX
Tigard -- Regal Bridgeport Village Stadium 18 +
   IMAX
Pennsylvania
Bensalem -- AMC Neshaminy 24 with IMAX
Center Valley -- Rave Promenade 16 + IMAX
Dickson City -- Great Escape Dickson City 14
   IMAX
King of Prussia -- Regal King of Prussia Stadium
   + IMAX
Lititz -- Penn Cinema IMAX
Philadelphia -- The Franklin Institute Tuttleman
   IMAX Theater
Reading -- R/C Reading Movies 11 + IMAX
Tarentum -- Cinemark Galleria at Pittsburgh
   Mills + IMAX
West Homestead -- AMC Loews Waterfront 22 with
   IMAX
South Carolina
Charleston -- Southeast Cinemas Citadel Mall
   IMAX Stadium 16
Simpsonville -- Great Escape Simpsonville 14
   IMAX
Tennessee
Chattanooga -- Rave East Ridge 18 + IMAX
Hendersonville -- Regal Streets of Indian Lake
   Stadium 16 + IMAX
Knoxville -- Regal Pinnacle Stadium 18 + IMAX
Texas
Amarillo -- Regal Amarillo Star Stadium 14 +
   IMAX
Arlington -- AMC The Parks At Arlington 18 with
   IMAX
Corpus Christi -- Cinemark Century 16 + IMAX
Dallas -- AMC Northpark 15 with IMAX
Dallas -- Cinemark 17 + IMAX
Frisco -- AMC Stonebriar 24 with IMAX
Garland -- AMC Firewheel 18 with IMAX
Houston -- AMC Gulf Pointe 30 with IMAX
Mesquite -- AMC Mesquite 30 with IMAX
San Antonio -- Santikos Palladium IMAX
Sugar Land -- AMC First Colony 24 with IMAX
Tomball -- Santikos Silverado 16 IMAX
Utah
Sandy -- Megaplex 17 + IMAX at Jordan Commons
South Jordan -- Megaplex 20 + IMAX at The
   District
Virginia
Alexandria -- AMC Hoffman Center 22 with IMAX
Hampton -- AMC Hampton Towne Centre 24 with IMAX
Manassas -- Regal Manassas Stadium 14 + IMAX
McLean -- AMC Tysons Corner 16 with IMAX
Midlothian -- Regal Commonwealth Stadium 20 +
   IMAX
Virginia Beach -- AMC Lynnhaven 18 with IMAX
Woodbridge -- AMC Potomac Mills 18 with IMAX
Washington
Kent -- AMC Kent Station 14 with IMAX
Lacey -- Regal Martin Village Stadium 16 + IMAX
Lynnwood -- AMC Alderwood 16 with IMAX
Spokane -- AMC River Park Square 20 with IMAX
Wisconsin
Wauwatosa -- AMC Mayfair Mall 18 with IMAX

CANADA
Alberta
Calgary -- Empire Studio 16 Country Hills IMAX
Manitoba
Winnipeg -- Cineplex SilverCity Polo Park
   Cinemas IMAX
Nova Scotia
Halifax -- Empire Theatres Bayers Lake IMAX
Ontario
Kanata -- AMC Kanata 24 with IMAX
Kitchener -- Empire Theatres Kitchener IMAX
Mississauga -- AMC Courtney Park 16 with IMAX
Whitby -- AMC Whitby 24 with IMAX
Windsor -- Cineplex SilverCity Windsor Cinemas
   IMAX
Quebec
Montreal -- AMC Forum 22 with IMAX

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