Spider-Man 2: The IMAX Experience to Open on July 23rd in Select IMAX(R) Theatres

Digitally re-mastered for The IMAX Experience(R)

LOS ANGELES, July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Audiences will be able to take another spin in IMAX(R) as Spider-Man 2: The IMAX Experience opens in select IMAX Theatres beginning July 23, 2004. This critically acclaimed film from Columbia Pictures, which has already generated more than $500 million in box office worldwide since its release, has been digitally re-mastered with IMAX's proprietary IMAX DMR(R) technology into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience(R).

Spider-Man 2 moviegoers will experience this blockbuster sequel in a whole new way, on screens towering up to 8 stories high, surrounded by 12,000 watts of pure digital sound. With IMAX DMR, the image quality of the 35mm motion picture is digitally enhanced resulting in images that are every bit as big, sharp and stunning as those films originally produced in the 15/70 format. In fact, once the IMAX DMR process is complete, the Spider-Man 2: The IMAX Experience film format will be 10 times larger than the original. The sheer size, combined with the IMAX projection technology, will provide moviegoers with an immersive, extraordinary cinematic experience.

"When you have a movie like Spider-Man 2, it makes sense to offer audiences an opportunity to experience the film in this incredible format," said Jeff Blake, Vice Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment and President of Worldwide Marketing and Distribution.

Spider-Man 2: The IMAX Experience will be playing at the following IMAX Theatres:

     Opening July 23, 2004

     UNITED STATES

     California
     Cathedral City - Desert IMAX Theatre
     Dublin -- Regal Hacienda Crossings IMAX
     Irvine - Edwards Irvine Spectrum IMAX
     Los Angeles -- IMAX Theatre at The Bridge: cinema de lux
     Los Angeles -- Universal CityWalk IMAX Theatre
     Ontario - Edwards Ontario Palace IMAX
     San Francisco -- Loews IMAX Theatre at Metreon
     Santa Clarita - Edwards Valencia IMAX

     Colorado
     Colorado Springs - Cinemark IMAX Theatre at Cinemark Carefree Circle
     Denver -- UA Colorado Center IMAX Theatre

     Florida
     Tampa -- Regal Channelside Cinemas IMAX

     Georgia
     Atlanta - Regal Mall of Georgia IMAX

     Idaho
     Boise -- Edwards Boise Stadium IMAX

     Illinois
     Addison - Addison IMAX Theatre
     Chicago -- Navy Pier IMAX Theatre
     Lincolnshire - Regal Lincolnshire IMAX
     Woodridge -- Cinemark IMAX Theatre at Seven Bridges

     Massachusetts
     Boston -- Simons IMAX Theatre at the New England Aquarium
     Natick -- Comcast IMAX 3D Theater at Jordan's Furniture

     Michigan
     Grand Rapids -- IMAX Theatre at Celebration! Cinema
     Lansing -- IMAX Theatre at Celebration! Cinema

     Missouri
     Kansas City - Sprint IMAX Theatre, Kansas City Zoo

     New York
     Buffalo - Regal Transit Center IMAX
     New Rochelle - Regal New Roc City IMAX
     New York - Loews Lincoln Square IMAX Theatre
     Rochester -- Cinemark IMAX Theatre at Tinseltown USA
     West Nyack -- IMAX Theatre at Palisades Center

     Ohio
     Columbus - Marcus Crosswoods IMAX Theatre

     Oklahoma
     Tulsa -- Cinemark IMAX Theatre at The Tulsa

     Pennsylvania
     King of Prussia -- UA King of Prussia Stadium IMAX
     Pittsburgh - Rangos Omnimax Theater at Carnegie Science Center

     South Carolina
     Charleston - The Charleston IMAX Theatre at Aquarium Wharf

     Tennessee
     Nashville - Regal Opry Mills IMAX

     Texas
     Dallas -- Cinemark IMAX Theatre at Cinemark 17
     Houston -- Edwards Houston Marq*e IMAX
     San Antonio -- IMAX Theatre San Antonio Rivercenter

     Virginia
     Hampton -- Riverside 3D IMAX Theater at the Virginia Air & Space Center

     CANADA

     Alberta
     Calgary -- Famous Players IMAX Theatre, Paramount Chinook
     Edmonton -- Famous Players IMAX Theatre, Silver City West Edmonton Mall

     British Columbia
     Langley -- Famous Players IMAX Theatre, Colossus Langley

     Nova Scotia
     Halifax -- Empire IMAX Theatre

     Ontario
     Mississauga -- Famous Players IMAX Theatre, Coliseum Mississauga
     Toronto -- Famous Players IMAX Theatre, Paramount Toronto
     Vaughan -- Famous Players IMAX Theatre, Colossus Woodbridge

     Quebec
     Montreal -- Famous Players IMAX Theatre, Paramount Montreal

     ASIA

     India
     Hyderabad - Prasads IMAX Theatre
     Mumbai - IMAX Adlabs Theatre

     Opening Post-July 23rd

     Belgium
     Brussels -- IMAX Theatre Kinepolis

     China
     Shanghai - IMAX Theatre at Peace Cinema

     Czech Republic
     Prague - Oskar IMAX Theatre

     Russia
     Moscow - Nescafe IMAX Theatre

     Slovakia
     Bratislava - Orange IMAX Bratislava

     Spain
     Oviedo - Yelmo Cineplex IMAX Los Prados

     United Kingdom
     London - bfi London IMAX Cinema
     Bradford - IMAX North at National Museum of Photography,
      Film & Television, Bradford

Additional IMAX Theatres will continue to open the film worldwide throughout the summer. Check local listings or www.IMAX.com for theatres and opening dates.

In Columbia Pictures Spider-Man(R) 2, two years have passed since Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) walked away from his longtime love Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst) and decided to take the road to responsibility as Spider-Man. Peter must face new challenges as he struggles to cope with "the gift and the curse" of his powers while balancing his dual identities as the elusive superhero Spider-Man and life as a college student. The relationships Peter holds most dear are now in danger of unraveling as he clashes with the powerful, multi-tentacled villain "Doc Ock" (Alfred Molina).

Spider-Man(R) 2 reunites the cast and filmmakers from the first adventure, including Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Rosemary Harris and J.K. Simmons, under the leadership of director Sam Raimi and producers Laura Ziskin and Marvel's Avi Arad. Joining the ensemble cast are Alfred Molina as Dr. Otto Octavius ("Doc Ock"), Daniel Gillies as John Jameson, Vanessa Ferlito as Louise, Dylan Baker as Dr. Curt Connors and Donna Murphy as Rosalie Octavius.

Columbia Pictures Presents A Marvel Enterprises/Laura Ziskin Production Spider-Man(R) 2 starring Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Alfred Molina, Rosemary Harris, Donna Murphy and J.K. Simmons. The film is directed by Sam Raimi (Spider-Man, The Evil Dead). The screenplay is by two-time Oscar(R) winner Alvin Sargent (Ordinary People, Unfaithful) based on the Marvel Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. The screen story is by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar and Pulitzer-Prize winning author Michael Chabon. The producers are Laura Ziskin (Spider-Man, Pretty Woman) and Avi Arad (X-Men, Daredevil).

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About IMAX Corporation

Founded in 1967, IMAX Corporation is one of the world's leading entertainment technology companies. IMAX's businesses include the creation and delivery of the world's best cinematic presentations using proprietary IMAX and IMAX(R) 3D technology, and the development of the highest quality digital production and presentation. IMAX has developed revolutionary technology called IMAX DMR (Digital Re-mastering) that makes it possible for virtually any 35mm film to be transformed into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience. The IMAX brand is recognized throughout the world for extraordinary and immersive family entertainment experiences. As of March 31, 2004, there were more than 237 IMAX theatres operating in 34 countries.

IMAX(R), IMAX(R) 3D, IMAX DMR(R) and The IMAX Experience(R) are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information on the Company can be found at http://www.imax.com.

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