LOS ANGELES, Jun 29, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) --IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) and Summit Entertainment announced today that The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, the highly anticipated third film in the studio's Twilight franchise, will open in 193 IMAX(R) theatres in North America simultaneously with the film's launch on June 30, 2010. Directed by David Slade (30 DAYS OF NIGHT, HARD CANDY) and starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse 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. 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. The film will also open in 11 international IMAX theatres in Australia, Mexico and Thailand, on July 1, 2010.

"Twilight Saga moviegoers will have a whole new way to experience this next installment of the series, with the enhanced image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience putting them IN the movie," said Richie Fay, Summit Entertainment's President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution.

"The buzz surrounding this film has been building for weeks, and it is encouraging to see that Twilight Saga fans, a completely new audience base for us, are driving advance IMAX ticket sales and sell-outs," said IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond. "This title fills a valuable spot in our 2010 summer release window, and will no doubt thrill IMAX audiences."

"We're very excited to be a part of the Twilight mania and look forward to transporting the very loyal and enthusiastic fans into the world of Bella, Edward and Jacob via The IMAX Experience," added Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "Summit Entertainment has been a great partner to work with, and we're very pleased with the way IMAX has been incorporated into their impressive marketing campaign."

In The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between Edward and Jacob -- knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.

About the TWILIGHT SAGA film series

The TWILIGHT SAGA film series stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson and tells the story of 17-year-old Bella Swan who moves to the small town of Forks, Washington to live with her father, and becomes drawn to Edward Cullen, a pale, mysterious classmate who seems determined to push her away. But neither can deny the attraction that pulls them together...even when Edward confides that he and his family are vampires. The action-packed, modern day vampire love story TWILIGHT, the first film in the series, was released in theatres on November 21, 2008 to a blockbuster reception. The second installment of the film franchise, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, was released November 20, 2009. The franchise has grossed over $1.1 billion in worldwide box office ticket sales to date.

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse The IMAX Experience is scheduled to play day-and-date at the following IMAX theatres beginning June 30th.

  UNITED STATES
  Alabama
  Birmingham -- McWane IMAX Dome Theatre
  Alaska
  Anchorage -- Regal Tikahtnu Commons & 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
  Tempe -- Harkins 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
  Cathedral City -- Desert IMAX Theatre
  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 -- Rave 18 & IMAX (formerly 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 -- AMC 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 Jose -- AMC Eastridge Mall 15 & IMAX
  San Jose -- Hackworth IMAX at The Tech Museum
  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 -- Edwards Temecula Stadium 15 & IMAX
  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 -- Rave Buckland Hills 18 & IMAX
   (formerly Showcase Cinemas)
  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 at MODS
  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. Augustine -- World Golf Village 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
  Kennesaw -- AMC Barrett Commons 24 & IMAX
  Morrow -- AMC Southlake Pavilion 24 & IMAX
  Hawaii
  Honolulu -- Regal Dole Cannery 18 & IMAX
  Idaho
  Boise -- Edwards Boise Stadium 22 & IMAX
  Illinois
  Batavia -- Goodrich Randall 15 IMAX
  Chicago -- Navy Pier IMAX Theatre
  Hodgkins -- Loews Quarry Cinemas 14 with IMAX
  Lincolnshire -- Regal Lincolnshire Stadium 20
   & IMAX
  South Barrington -- AMC Barrington 30 with
   IMAX
  Woodridge -- Cinemark 16 & IMAX
  Indiana
  Evansville -- Showplace East 18 & IMAX
  Indianapolis -- Showplace 16 & IMAX
  Noblesville -- Goodrich Hamilton 16 IMAX
  Portage -- Goodrich Portage 16 IMAX
  Iowa
  Council Bluffs -- Star Cinema 16 with IMAX
  Des Moines -- SCI IMAX Dome Theatre -- Science
   Center of Iowa
  Kansas
  Olathe -- AMC Studio 30 & IMAX
  Kentucky
  Louisville -- Rave Stonybrook 20 & IMAX
   (formerly Cinema de Lux 20: Stonybrook IMAX)
  Newport -- 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
  Baltimore -- Maryland Science Center 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 -- Jordan's Furniture IMAX 3D Theatre
  Reading -- Jordan's Furniture IMAX 3D Theatre
  Michigan
  Auburn Hills -- AMC 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 -- Rave Ann Arbor 20 & IMAX
   (formerly Showcase Ann Arbor 20 IMAX)
  Minnesota
  Apple Valley -- Great Clips Imation 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
  St. Louis -- Wehrenberg Ronnies Cinemas 19 &
   IMAX
  Nevada
  Henderson -- Regal Sunset Station Stadium 13 &
   IMAX
  Las Vegas -- Brenden Palms 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 -- IMAX Theatre at Tropicana
  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 Empire 25 with 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
  Rochester -- Cinemark Tinseltown 16 & IMAX
  Stony Brook -- AMC Stony Brook 17 with IMAX
  West Nyack -- IMAX Theatre at Palisades Center
  White Plains -- National Amusements City
   Center 15 IMAX
  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: Cinema de Lux
   IMAX
  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
  Harrisburg -- The Whitaker Center for Science
   & the Arts IMAX
  Homestead -- AMC Waterfront 22 & IMAX
  King of Prussia -- UA King of Prussia Stadium
   16 & IMAX
  Philadelphia -- Tuttleman IMAX -- Franklin
   Institute
  Reading -- RC Reading Movies 11 & IMAX
  Tarentum -- Cinemark Pittsburgh Mills Mall 17
   & IMAX
  Rhode Island
  Providence -- Providence Place Cinemas 16 &
   IMAX
  South Carolina
  Charleston -- Citadel Mall Stadium 16 with
   IMAX
  Simpsonville -- Great Escape 14 & IMAX
  Tennessee
  Knoxville -- Regal Pinnacle Stadium Cinemas 17
   & IMAX
  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 at Jordan Commons
  Virginia
  Alexandria -- AMC Hoffman Center 22 & IMAX
  Chantilly -- Udvar-Hazy Center Airbus IMAX at
   National Air & Space Museum
  Hampton -- AMC Hampton Towne Centre 24 with
   IMAX
  Hampton -- Virginia Air & Space Center IMAX
   Theater
  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 -- Pacific Science Center Boeing IMAX
  Seattle -- Regal Thornton Place Stadium 14 &
   IMAX
  Spokane -- AMC River Park Square 20 with IMAX
  Tukwila -- AMC Southcenter 16 & IMAX
  Wisconsin
  Fitchburg -- AMC Star 18 with IMAX
  Wauwatosa -- AMC Mayfair Mall 18 with IMAX
  CANADA
  Alberta
  Edmonton -- Cineplex Scotiabank West Edmonton
   Mall IMAX Theatre
  British Columbia
  Richmond -- Cineplex SilverCity Riverport IMAX
   Theatre
  Nova Scotia
  Halifax -- Empire 17 & IMAX Theatre
  Ontario
  Gloucester -- Cineplex SilverCity Gloucester
   IMAX Theatre
  Toronto -- Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
   & IMAX
  Quebec
  Montreal -- Cineplex Cinema Banque Scotia
   Montreal & IMAX
  INTERNATIONAL
  Australia
  Melbourne -- Highpoint Hoyts IMAX
  Melbourne -- Melbourne Museum IMAX
  Perth -- Carousel Hoyts IMAX
  Sydney -- Entertainment Quarter Hoyts IMAX
  Mexico
  Guadalajara -- Cinepolis Galerias IMAX
  Juarez -- Cinepolis Las Misiones Cd. Juarez
   IMAX
  Mexico City -- Cinepolis Perisur IMAX
  Mexico City -- Cinepolis Universidad IMAX
  Monterrey -- Cinepolis Galerias Valle Oriente
   IMAX
  Toluca -- Cinepolis Galerias Metepec IMAX
  Thailand
  Bangkok -- KrungSri IMAX Paragon CinePlex

Please check local listings or IMAX.com for final theatre listings, launch dates and showtimes.

About Summit Entertainment, LLC

Summit Entertainment, LLC is a worldwide theatrical motion picture development, financing, production and distribution studio. The studio handles all aspects of marketing and distribution for both its own internally developed motion pictures as well as acquired pictures. Summit Entertainment, LLC also represents international sales for both its own slate and third party product. Summit Entertainment, LLC releases on average 10 to 12 films annually.

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(R) 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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