LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Walt Disney Studios Motion
Pictures and IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that
the highly anticipated Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience will open in
select IMAX(R) 3D theatres, simultaneously with the film's wide release in 3D
on February 27, 2009, for a one week engagement. The IMAX 3D release will be
digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The
IMAX Experience(R) with IMAX DMR(R) (Digital Re-Mastering) technology.
Commenting on the announcement, Chuck Viane, president of distribution,
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures said, "Seeing the Disney Digital 3D(TM)
Jonas Brothers film in IMAX 3D is the ultimate way to experience the
excitement and exhilaration of the group's sensational 'Burning Up Tour.'"
"We're delighted to be a part of Disney's next big 3D film which looks
incredible in IMAX 3D," said Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX
Filmed Entertainment. "We look forward to this special one week engagement
that will help transport IMAX audiences right on to the stage with the Jonas
Brothers and into their high energy performance."
This high-energy Walt Disney Pictures rockumentary 3D feature film event
from director Bruce Hendricks ("Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both
Worlds Concert Tour"), blends excerpts from the Brothers' red-hot "Burning Up"
concert tour, including guest performances from Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift.
The film also includes exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, off-the-wall
segments, a never-before-heard song ("Love Is On Its Way"), swarming fans and
a lot of JB-style humor - giving fans never-before-seen insights into the
lives of Kevin, Joe and Nick.
Jonas Brotheres: The 3D Concert Experience (IMAX 3D) is scheduled to play
day-and-date at the following IMAX(R) Theatres beginning February 27th.
UNITED STATES
Arizona
Phoenix - AMC Deer Valley 30 with IMAX
California
Arcadia - AMC Santa Anita 16 & IMAX
Burbank - AMC Burbank 16 & IMAX
Camarillo - Edwards Camarillo Palace Stadium 12 & 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
Los Angeles - AMC Century City 15 & IMAX
San Diego - Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18 & IMAX
San Jose - AMC Eastridge Mall 15 & IMAX
Simi Valley - Regal Civic Center Plaza 16 & IMAX
Stockton - Regal City Centre Stadium 16 & IMAX
Torrance - AMC Del Amo 18 & IMAX
Colorado
Westminster - AMC Orchard 12 & IMAX
Florida
Altamonte Springs - AMC Altamonte Mall 18 & IMAX
Aventura - AMC Aventura 24 & IMAX
Fort Myers - Regal Gulf Coast Town Center Stadium 16 & IMAX
Jacksonville - AMC Regency 24 & IMAX
Orange Park - AMC Orange Park 24 & IMAX
Orlando - Regal Waterford Lakes Stadium 20 & IMAX
Tampa - AMC Veterans 24 & IMAX
Georgia
Augusta - Regal Augusta Exchange Stadium 20 & IMAX
Hawaii
Honolulu - Regal Dole Cannery 18 & IMAX
Louisiana
Harahan - AMC Elmwood Palace 20 & IMAX
Maryland
Baltimore - AMC Loews White Marsh 16 & IMAX
Columbia - AMC Columbia 14 & IMAX
Missouri
Kansas City - AMC BarryWoods 24 & IMAX
Nevada
Las Vegas - Regal Red Rock Stadium 16 & IMAX
Las Vegas - Regal Aliante Stadium 16 & IMAX
New Hampshire
Hooksett - Cinemagic & IMAX in Hooksett
New Jersey
Cherry Hill - AMC Loews Cherry Hill 24 & IMAX
Hamilton - AMC Hamilton 24 & IMAX
New York
Albany - Regal Crossgates Mall 18 & IMAX
Brooklyn - UA Sheepshead Bay Stadium 14 & IMAX
Deer Park - Regal Deer Park Stadium 16 & IMAX
Stony Brook - AMC Stony Brook 17 & IMAX
Oregon
Tigard - Regal Bridgeport Village Stadium 18 & IMAX
Pennsylvania
Bensalem - AMC Neshaminy 24 & IMAX
Homestead - AMC Waterfront 22 & IMAX
Reading - RC Reading Movies 11 + IMAX
Tennessee
Knoxville - Regal Pinnacle Stadium 18 & IMAX
Texas
Houston - AMC Gulf Pointe 30 & IMAX
Sugar Land - AMC First Colony 24 & IMAX
Virginia
Alexandria - AMC Hoffman Center 22 & IMAX
Midloathian - Regal Commonwealth 20 & IMAX
Virginia Beach - AMC Lynnhaven 18 & IMAX
Woodbridge - AMC Potomac Mills 18 & IMAX
Washington
Lacey - Regal Martin Village Stadium 16 & IMAX
Tukwila - AMC Southcenter 16 & IMAX
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(R) theatres delivering the world's best movie 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. IMAX's renowned projectors
display crystal-clear images on the world's biggest screens, and the IMAX
brand is recognized throughout the world for extraordinary and immersive
entertainment experiences for consumers. As of September 30, 2008, there were
320 IMAX theatres operating in 42 countries.
IMAX(R), IMAX(R) 3D, IMAX DMR(R), The IMAX 3D Experience(R), and The IMAX
Experience(R) are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information on the
Company can be found at www.imax.com.
This press release contains forward looking statements that are based on
management's assumptions and existing information and involve certain risks
and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from
future results expressed or implied by such forward looking statements.
Important factors that could affect these statements include ongoing
discussions with the SEC and OSC relating to their ongoing inquiries and the
Company's accounting, the performance of films, the signing of theatre system
agreements, the viability of new technologies, businesses and products, the
timing of theatre system deliveries, the mix of theatre systems shipped, the
timing of the recognition of revenues and expenses on film production and
distribution agreements, risks arising from potential material weaknesses in
internal control over financial reporting and fluctuations in foreign currency
and in the large format, general commercial exhibition and out-of-home
entertainment markets. These factors and other risks and uncertainties are
discussed in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and most
recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
SOURCE IMAX Corporation
CONTACT: Media: IMAX Corporation,
New York, Sarah Gormley,
(212) 821-0155, [email protected];
Entertainment Media: Rogers & Cowan, Los Angeles,
Jason Magner,
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Investors: IMAX Corporation - New York,
Heather Anthony, (212) 821-0121, [email protected];
Business Media: Sloane & Company, New York, Whit Clay, (212) 446-1864,
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