   Immersive IMAX(R) 3D Experience Transports Audiences Into Next Big
                       Adventure With Buzz, Woody
               and the Rest of the Popular Toy Story Cast

              Movie Opening Marks First IMAX 3D PIXAR Title

LOS ANGELES, June 18, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures today announced that Toy Story 3, the third installment of the blockbuster hit franchise Toy Story, will open in 180 IMAX(R) domestically theatres simultaneously with its wide release on June 18, 2010. The film will also open in 76 IMAX theatres internationally, with 48 of those opening this week starting on June 16.

Toy Story 3 has been digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience(R) with proprietary IMAX DMR(R) (Digital Re-mastering) technology.

"We're very excited to once again unite Disney Digital 3D with The IMAX Experience, and to do it for the long-awaited release of Toy Story 3 is a real treat," Chuck Viane, President, Distribution, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. "A film like this is designed to take audiences on an exciting thrill-ride adventure, making it a perfect match for both 3D and IMAX."

"We have always envisioned the Toy Story franchise as an ideal fit for The IMAX Experience and we're very happy to finally turn that vision into a reality," said IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond. "This film also fits nicely into our 2010 lineup, ensuring that families will be able to start the summer holidays with a fun Disney release in IMAX."

"In IMAX(R) 3D and through the power of Randy Newman's incomparable music, audiences will be able to see and hear Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the larger than life characters of Toy Story in a whole new way," added Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "Pixar's beloved films have changed the way people go to the movies, and IMAX is proud to be working with both Pixar and Disney, who like IMAX, strive to transport moviegoers to incredible places that people only dream about visiting," added

The creators of the beloved "Toy Story" films re-open the toy box and bring moviegoers back to the delightful world of our favorite gang of toy characters in TOY STORY 3. As Andy prepares to depart for college, Buzz, Woody and the rest of his loyal toys are troubled about their uncertain future. Directed by Lee Unkrich (co-director of "Toy Story 2" and "Finding Nemo"), TOY STORY 3 is a comical new adventure in Disney Digital 3D(TM) that lands the toys in a room full untamed tots who can't wait to get their sticky little fingers on these "new" toys. It's pandemonium as they try to stay together, ensuring "no toy gets left behind." Meanwhile, Barbie comes face to plastic face with Ken (yes, that Ken). Pixar veteran Darla K. Anderson ("Cars," "Monsters, Inc.") produces, while Michael Arndt, Academy Award(R)-winning screenwriter of "Little Miss Sunshine," brings his unique talents and comedic sensibilities.

Toy Story 3: An IMAX 3D Experience is scheduled to play day-and-date at the following IMAX(R) theatres beginning June 18th.

  UNITED STATES
  Alaska
  Anchorage -- Regal Tikahtnu 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
  Tempe -- Arizona Mills IMAX
  Arkansas
  Little Rock -- Dickinson Chenal 9 IMAX
   Theatre
  California
  Alhambra -- Edwards Renaissance Stadium 14
   & IMAX
  Aliso Viejo -- Edwards Aliso Viejo Stadium
   20 & IMAX
  Arcadia -- AMC Santa Anita 16 & IMAX
  Burbank -- AMC Burbank 30 & IMAX
  Camarillo -- Edwards Camarillo Palace
   Stadium 12 & IMAX
  Covina -- AMC Covina 30 with IMAX
  Cupertino -- AMC Cupertino 16 & IMAX
  Dublin -- Regal Hacienda Crossings Stadium
   21 & IMAX
  El Dorado Hills -- Regal Cinemas El Dorado
   Hills Stadium 14 & IMAX
  Emeryville -- AMC Bay Street 16 & IMAX
  Escondido -- Regal Escondido Stadium 16 &
   IMAX
  Fairfield -- Edwards Fairfield Stadium 16 &
   IMAX
  Fresno -- Fresno Stadium 21 & IMAX
  Irvine -- Edwards Irvine Spectrum IMAX
  Long Beach -- Edwards Long Beach 26 & IMAX
  Los Angeles -- AMC Century City 15 & IMAX
  Los Angeles -- IMAX Theatre at The Bridge:
   cinema de lux
  Los Angeles -- AMC Universal CityWalk
   Stadium 19 with IMAX
  National City -- AMC Plaza Bonita 14 & IMAX
  Ontario -- Edwards Ontario Palace 22 & IMAX
  Riverside -- Tyler Galleria 16 with IMAX
  Rowland Heights -- AMC Puente Hills 20 with
   IMAX
  Sacramento -- Esquire IMAX
  San Diego -- AMC Palm Promenade 24 & IMAX
  San Diego -- Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18 &
   IMAX
  San Francisco -- Metreon 16 with IMAX
  San Jose -- AMC Eastridge Mall 15 & IMAX
  Santa Clara -- AMC Mercado 20 & IMAX
  Simi Valley -- Regal Civic Center Plaza 16
   & IMAX
  South Gate -- Edwards South Gate Stadium 20
   & IMAX
  Stockton -- Regal City Centre Stadium 16 &
   IMAX
  Temecula -- Temecula Stadium15
  Torrance -- AMC Del Amo 18 & IMAX
  Woodland Hills -- AMC Promenade 16 & IMAX
  Colorado
  Colorado Springs -- Cinemark Carefree
   Circle 16 & IMAX
  Denver -- UA Colorado Center Stadium 8 &
   IMAX
  Highlands Ranch -- AMC Highlands Ranch 24 &
   IMAX
  Westminster -- AMC Orchard 12 & IMAX
  Westminster -- AMC Westminster Promenade 24
   & IMAX
  Connecticut
  Manchester -- Showcase Buckland Hills IMAX
  Florida
  Altamonte Springs -- AMC Altamonte Mall 18
   & IMAX
  Aventura -- AMC Aventura 24 & IMAX
  Fort Myers -- Regal Gulf Coast Town Center
   Stadium 16 & IMAX
  Ft. Lauderdale -- AutoNation IMAX 3D
   Theater @ Museum of Discovery & Science
  Jacksonville -- AMC Regency 24 & IMAX
  Oldsmar -- AMC Woodlands Square 20 with
   IMAX
  Orange Park -- AMC Orange Park 24 & IMAX
  Orlando -- Loews Universal Cineplex 20 with
   IMAX
  Orlando -- Regal Pointe Orlando Stadium 20
   & IMAX
  Orlando -- Regal Waterford Lakes Stadium 20
   & IMAX
  South Miami -- AMC Sunset Place 24 & IMAX
  St. Petersburg -- Muvico Baywalk 19 & IMAX
  Sunrise -- Regal Sawgrass Stadium 23 & IMAX
  Tallahassee -- AMC Tallahassee Mall 20 with
   IMAX
  Tampa -- AMC Veterans 24 & IMAX
  West Palm Beach -- Muvico Parisian 20 &
   IMAX
  Georgia
  Augusta -- Regal Augusta Exchange Stadium
   20 & IMAX
  Buford -- Regal Mall Of Georgia Stadium 20
   & IMAX
  Morrow -- AMC Southlake Pavilion 24 & IMAX
  Hawaii
  Honolulu -- Regal Dole Cannery 18 & IMAX
  Idaho
  Boise -- Edwards Boise Stadium 22 & IMAX
  Iowa
  Council Bluffs -- Star Cinema 16 with IMAX
  Illinois
  Batavia -- Goodrich Randall 15 IMAX
  Chicago -- Navy Pier IMAX
  Hodgkins -- Loews Quarry Cinemas 14 with
   IMAX
  South Barrington -- AMC Barrington 30 with
   IMAX
  Indiana
  Evansville -- Showplace East 18 & IMAX
  Indianapolis --- Showplace 16 & IMAX
  Lincolnshire -- Regal Lincolnshire 21 &
   IMAX
  Noblesville -- Goodrich Hamilton 16 IMAX
  Portage -- Goodrich Portage 16 IMAX
  Woodridge -- Cinemark @ Seven Bridges &
   IMAX
  Kansas
  Olathe -- AMC Studio 30 & IMAX
  Kentucky
  Louisville -- Rave RC Stonybrook 20 & IMAX
  Newport -- AMC Newport Levee 20 with IMAX
  Louisiana
  Harahan -- Elmwood Palace 20 with IMAX
  Maine
  Saco -- Cinemagic & IMAX in Saco
  Maryland
  Baltimore -- AMC Loews White Marsh 16 &
   IMAX
  Columbia -- AMC Columbia 14 & IMAX
  Massachusetts
  Boston -- AMC Loews Boston Common 19 with
   IMAX
  Danvers -- AMC Liberty Tree Mall 20 & IMAX
  Methuen -- Loews Methuen 20 with IMAX
  Natick -- IMAX 3D Theater at Jordan's
   Furniture
  Reading -- IMAX 3D Theater at Jordan's
   Furniture
  Michigan
  Auburn Hills -- Star Great Lakes 25 with
   IMAX
  Dearborn -- Henry Ford IMAX
  Grand Blanc -- NCG Trillium Cinema & IMAX
  Grand Rapids -- Celebration Grand Rapids
   North 17 & IMAX
  Lansing -- Celebration! Lansing 19 & IMAX
  Livonia -- Livonia 20
  Sterling Heights -- AMC Forum 30 & IMAX
  Ypsilanti -- Showcase Ann Arbor 20 IMAX
  Minnesota
  Apple Valley -- Great Clips IMAX
  Edina -- AMC Southdale 16 with IMAX
  Roseville -- AMC Rosedale 14 & IMAX
  Missouri
  Independence -- AMC Independence Commons 20
   & IMAX
  Kansas City -- AMC BarryWoods 24 & IMAX
  Nevada
  Henderson -- Regal Sunset Station Stadium
   13 & IMAX
  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
  Atlantic City -- Tropicana IMAX Theatre
  Cherry Hill -- AMC Loews Cherry Hill 24
   with IMAX
  Elizabeth -- AMC Jersey Gardens 20 with
   IMAX
  Hamilton -- AMC Hamilton 24 with IMAX
  New Brunswick -- Loews New Brunswick 18
   with IMAX
  Paramus -- AMC Garden State 16 with IMAX
  Rockaway -- AMC Rockaway 16 with IMAX
  New York
  Albany -- Regal Crossgates Mall 18 & IMAX
  Brooklyn -- Regal Sheepshead Bay 14 & IMAX
  Deer Park -- Regal Deer Park Stadium 16 &
   IMAX
  New Rochelle -- Regal New Roc City Stadium
   18 & IMAX
  New York City -- AMC Loews 34th Street 14
   with IMAX
  New York City -- AMC Loews Kips Bay 15 with
   IMAX
  New York City -- AMC Loews Lincoln Square
   13 with IMAX
  Stony Brook -- AMC Stony Brook 17 with IMAX
  West Nyack -- Palisades Center IMAX Theatre
  White Plains -- City Center 15 & IMAX:
   Cinema de Lux
  Williamsville -- Regal Transit Center
   Stadium 18 & IMAX
  North Carolina
  Charlotte -- Regal Stonecrest At Piper Glen
   Stadium 22 & IMAX
  Concord -- AMC Concord Mills 24 & IMAX
  Raleigh -- Wachovia IMAX Theatre at Marbles
   Kids Museum

  Ohio
  Columbus -- AMC Easton Town Center 30 &
   IMAX
  Columbus -- AMC Lennox Town Center 24 with
   IMAX
  Springdale -- Springdale 18 & IMAX: Cinema
   de Lux
  Oklahoma
  Oklahoma City -- AMC Quail Springs 24
  Tulsa -- Cinemark 17 & IMAX
  Oregon
  Tigard -- Regal Bridgeport Village Stadium
   18 & IMAX
  Pennsylvania
  Bensalem -- AMC Neshaminy 24 & IMAX
  Homestead -- AMC Waterfront 22 & IMAX
  King of Prussia -- UA King of Prussia
   Stadium 16 & IMAX
  Reading -- RC Reading Movies 11 & IMAX
  Rhode Island
  Providence -- National Amusements
   Providence Place Cinemas 16 & IMAX
  South Carolina
  Charleston -- Citadel Mall Stadium 16 with
   IMAX
  Simpsonville -- Great Escape 14 & IMAX
  Tennessee
  Knoxville -- Regal Pinnacle Stadium 18 at
   Turkey Creek
  Texas
  Austin -- Bob Bullock Texas State History
   Museum IMAX Theatre
  Dallas -- Cinemark 17 & IMAX
  Frisco -- AMC Stonebriar 24 with IMAX
  Garland -- AMC Firewheel 18 & IMAX
  Houston -- AMC Gulf Pointe 30 & IMAX
  Houston -- Edwards Houston Marq*e 23 & IMAX
  Mesquite -- AMC Mesquite 30 & IMAX
  San Antonio -- Rivercenter IMAX 3D Theater
  San Antonio -- Santikos Palladium 18 IMAX
   Theatre
  Sugar Land -- AMC First Colony 24 & IMAX
  Tomball -- Santikos Silverado 19 IMAX
  Utah
  Sandy -- Megaplex 17 & IMAX @ Jordan
   Commons
  Virginia
  Alexandria -- AMC Hoffman Center 22 & IMAX
  Hampton -- AMC Hampton Towne Centre 24 with
   IMAX
  McLean -- AMC Tysons Corner 16 with IMAX
  Midlothian -- Regal Commonwealth 20 & IMAX
  Virginia Beach -- AMC Lynnhaven 18 & IMAX
  Woodbridge -- AMC Potomac Mills 18 & IMAX
  Washington
  Bellevue -- Lincoln Square Cinemas IMAX
   Theatre
  Kent -- AMC Kent Station 14 with IMAX
  Lacey -- Regal Martin Village Stadium 16 &
   IMAX
  Lynnwood -- Loews Alderwood Mall 16 with
   IMAX
  Seattle -- Boeing IMAX @ Pacific Science
   Center
  Seattle -- Regal Thornton Place Stadium 14
   & IMAX
  Spokane -- AMC River Park Square 20 with
   IMAX
  Tukwila -- AMC Southcenter 16 & IMAX
  Wisconsin
  Fitchburg -- Star 18 with IMAX
  Wauwatosa -- AMC Mayfair Mall 18 with IMAX


  CANADA
  Alberta
  Calgary -- Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre
   Chinook IMAX Theatre
  Edmonton -- Cineplex Scotiabank West
   Edmonton Mall IMAX Theatre
  British Columbia
  Langley -- Cineplex Colossus Langley IMAX
   Theatre
  Richmond -- Cineplex Silvercity Riverport
   18 & IMAX
  Nova Scotia
  Halifax -- Empire 18 Cinemas & IMAX
   Theatre, Bayers Lake
  Ontario
  Gloucester -- Cineplex SilverCity
   Gloucester IMAX Theatre
  Mississauga -- Cineplex Coliseum
   Mississauga IMAX Theatre
  Woodbridge -- Cineplex Colossus Woodbridge
   IMAX Theatre
  Quebec
  Quebec City -- Galeries de la Capitale IMAX
   Theatre

  INTERNATIONAL
  Argentina
  Buenos Aires -- IMAX Theatre Center Norte**
  Australia
  Melbourne -- Highpoints Hoyts IMAX*
  Perth -- Carousel Hoyts IMAX*
  Sydney -- LG IMAX Theatre Sydney*
  Sydney -- Entertainment Quarter Hoyts IMAX*
  Austria
  Graz -- Cineplexx 8055 Graz*
  Vienna -- Cineplexx Apollo Das Kino*
  Brazil
  Curitiba -- Dom Bosco IMAX Palladium
   Shopping Center
  Sao Paolo -- Bourbon Shopping Center
   Espa&ccedil;o Unibanco Pompeia IMAX
  Bulgaria
  Sofia -- Mtel IMAX
  China
  Beijing -- Beijing UME Huaxing Cineplex**
  Beijing -- Shijingshan Wanda Cinema**
  Changchun -- Changchun IMAX Theatre**
  Changsha -- Changsha IMAX Theatre**
  Dongguan --- Dongguan Wanda Theatre**
  Guangzhou -- Guangdong Science Centre**
  Kunming -- Kunming Broadway IMAX Theatre**
  Shanghai --- Shanghai Peace IMAX**
  Suzhou -- Suzhou Science & Cultural Arts
   Center**
  Tianjin --- China Film Cinema IMAX
   Theatre**
  Wuhan --- Studio City Wuhan IMAX**
  Wuxi -- Wuxi Big World IMAX Cinema**
  Columbia
  Bogota -- Centro Commercial Plaza de las
   Americas
  Costa Rica
  San Jose -- Nova Repretel Cine IMAX Centro
   Comercial Avenida Escazu
  Czech Republic
  Prague -- Oskar IMAX Palace Flora**
  Germany
  Berlin -- CineStar Potsdamer Platz IMAX 3D*
  Guatemala
  Guatemala City -- Circuito Alba IMAX
   Pradera Concepcion

  Hungary
  Budapest -- Cinema City Arena IMAX
   Hungary**
  India
  Mumbai -- Big Cinemas IMAX Theatre*
  Italy
  Riccione -- TIM IMAX Theatre*
  Japan
  Kanagawa -- 109 Cinemas Kawasaki*
  Minoh -- 109 Cinemas Minoh*
  Nagoya -- 109 Cinemas Nagoya*
  Saitama -- 109 Cinemas Shobu*
  Korea
  Daegu --- CGV Daegu*
  Gwangju -- CGV Gwangju*
  Ilsan --- CGV Ilsan*
  Seoul --- CGV Wangsipni*
  Seoul -- CGV Yongsan*
  Kuwait
  Kuwait -- Cinescape 360 IMAX*
  Mexico
  Guadalajara -- Cinepolis Galerias IMAX
   Theatre
  Juarez -- Cinepolis Las Misiones Cd. Juarez
   IMAX Theatre
  Mexico City -- Cinepolis Perisur IMAX
   Theatre
  Mexico City -- Cinepolis Universidad IMAX
   Theatre
  Mexico City -- Megapantalla IMAX, Papalote
   Museo Interactivo Infantil
  Monterrey -- Cinepolis Galerias Valle
   Oriente
  Toluca -- Cinepolis Galerias Metepec IMAX
   Theatre
  Netherlands
  Amsterdam -- Pathe Arena IMAX
  Eindhoven -- Pathe Eindhoven IMAX
  Rotterdam -- Pathe Schouwburgplein IMAX
  New Zealand
  Auckland -- SKYCITY IMAX Queen Street**
  Philippines
  Manila -- San Miguel Coca-Cola IMAX
   Theatre**
  Manila -- SM City North Edsa Mall IMAX**
  Poland
  Katowice -- Orange IMAX Katowice
  Krakow -- Orange IMAX Krakow
  Lodz -- Orange IMAX Manufaktura
  Poznan -- Poznan IMAX
  Warsaw -- Orange IMAX Sabyda
  Qatar
  Doha -- Villagio Shopping Mall IMAX*
  Romania
  Bucharest -- Cinema City IMAX Bucharest
  Russia
  Moscow -- KinoStar City @ Mega Belaya Dacha
   IMAX**
  Moscow -- KinoStar Teply Stan IMAX**
  Perm -- Kristall IMAX**
  St. Petersburg -- Coca-Cola IMAX Kinostar
   City**
  Ufa -- IMAX Iskra Theatre**
  Spain
  Barakaldo -- Yelmo Megapark IMAX*
  Barcelona -- Port Vell IMAX*
  Madrid -- Madrid IMAX*
  Malaga -- Yelmo Plaza Mayor IMAX*
  Oviedo -- Yelmo Los Prados IMAX*
  Taiwan
  Kaohsiung -- Vieshow Cinemas**
  Taipei -- Samsung IMAX Theatre Miramar
   Cinema**
  Taipei -- Viewshow Cinemas Taipei Sun
   IMAX**
  Thailand
  Bangkok -- KrungSri IMAX Paragon CinePlex**
  Ukraine
  Kiev -- Utel IMAX Theatre*
  Odessa -- Planeta Kino IMAX*

  Note: Additional IMAX locations to be
   confirmed
  ** denotes earlier launch *denotes later
   launch
  Additional theatres will be confirmed.
   Please check local listings or IMAX.com
   for final theatre listings, launch dates
   and showtimes.

About IMAX Corporation

IMAX Corporation is one of the world's leading entertainment technology companies, specializing in immersive motion picture technologies. The worldwide IMAX network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event Hollywood films around the globe, with IMAX theatres delivering the world's best cinematic presentations using proprietary IMAX, IMAX 3D, and IMAX DMR technology. IMAX DMR is the Company's groundbreaking digital re-mastering technology that allows it to digitally transform virtually any conventional motion picture into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience. The IMAX brand is recognized throughout the world for extraordinary and immersive entertainment experiences for consumers. As of March 31, 2010, there were 438 IMAX theatres (316 commercial, 122 institutional) operating in 47 countries.

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