NEW YORK, March 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) CEO Richard L. Gelfond offered the following statement on the passing of Michael Lynne, Member of the Board of Directors of IMAX since July 2013:

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"It is with great sadness that IMAX learned of the passing of Michael Lynne," said IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond. "Michael was much more than a great director of IMAX. He was a great friend to us all, and a source of inspiration who generously shared his wisdom and values. We will miss him greatly and send our condolences to Ninah and his family."

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