Press Releases
2006
Tue, Jan 3, 2006
IMAX Signs Theatre Deal in China
Company Continues to Strengthen Presence in Second Largest Market TORONTO, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced an agreement with Sailun Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., a leading property developer in China, to install an IMAX MPX(R) theatre
Thu, Jan 5, 2006
IMAX Signs Multiplex Theatre Deal in India
AEREN R Enterprises Adds Fourth IMAX(R) Theatre after First Launch in New Delhi NEW YORK, NY, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that prominent real estate developer AEREN R Enterprises signed an agreement to add a fourth IMAX(R) theatre to its
Mon, Jan 9, 2006
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Sets IMAX Box Office Record
Film Now IMAX's Highest Grossing Digitally Re-Mastered 2D Release NEW YORK, Jan 09, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: The IMAX Experience is now IMAX's highest grossing
Thu, Jan 19, 2006
National Amusements announces next two locations for IMAX(R) theatres
Exhibitor to Open Sixth North American IMAX Theatre and First in the United Kingdom TORONTO, Jan 19, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and National Amusements Inc., North America's sixth largest theatre operator, today announced new IMAX
Thu, Jan 26, 2006
Warner Bros. Pictures' V for Vendetta to be simultaneously released to IMAX(R) theatres in March
IMAX Adds Film from the Producers of "The Matrix" as Fifth Day-and-Date Hollywood Release to 2006 Film Slate LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that V For Vendetta, a thrilling action- adventure from the creators of The Matrix
Fri, Feb 17, 2006
IMAX Expects to Meet or Exceed Full Year 2005 Guidance
Company Completes Record Number of Installations in 4Q 2006 Film Slate Strongest in IMAX History TORONTO, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corp. announced today that, reflecting the strong tone and momentum of its business, it expects to meet or exceed the full year 2005 guidance it provided
Wed, Mar 1, 2006
The Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience Passes $60 Million
Strong Second Season Takes Warner Bros. Pictures Holiday Classic to New Milestone NEW YORK, March 1, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that The Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience, the highest grossing and most
Thu, Mar 2, 2006
Movie Fans Select Oscar(R) Nominees They'd Most Like to See in IMAX
Reese Witherspoon, Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix Take Top Honors for Performances Worthy of the Ultimate Movie Experience TORONTO, March 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX:IMX), the newest distribution platform for Hollywood content and one of the world's leading
Wed, Mar 8, 2006
Sony Pictures Animation's Open Season to be simultaneously released as IMAX(R) 3D film in September
IMAX Adds Sixth Day-and-Date Hollywood Release to 2006 Film Slate LOS ANGELES, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation and Sony Pictures Entertainment today announced that Sony Pictures Animation's first CG project Open Season, an animated feature from directors Roger Allers, the
Thu, Mar 9, 2006
IMAX to explore strategic alternatives
TORONTO, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has decided to begin a process to explore strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value, including, but not limited to, the sale or merger of the business with another entity offering
Thu, Mar 9, 2006
Imax Corporation reports fourth quarter and fiscal 2005 financial results
HIGHLIGHTS ---------- - Company exceeds guidance and expectations for 2005, reporting net earnings of $0.40 per share, versus guidance of $0.35-$0.38 per share. - Company signs contracts for eight IMAX(R) theatre systems in the fourth quarter, bringing the total for the year to 45, at the high end
Mon, Mar 13, 2006
IMAX Signs Two-theatre Deal with North American Exhibitor
Goodrich Quality Theaters to Open Multiplex-Based IMAX(R) Theatres in Illinois and Indiana Strong Performance of Digitally Re-Mastered Hollywood Films Fuel Domestic Expansion TORONTO, March 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) and Goodrich Quality Theaters, Inc., an
Tue, Mar 21, 2006
V for Vendetta: The IMAX Experience Posts Strong Opening Results
Warner Bros Pictures' Two Spring IMAX Releases Earn Nearly $2 Million in Combined Box Office Over Weekend LOS ANGELES, March 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that V For Vendetta: The IMAX Experience debuted with impressive box office results and
Thu, Mar 30, 2006
Warner Bros. Pictures' Superman Returns to Become World's First Live-action Hollywood feature to be Converted into IMAX(R) 3D
Bryan Singer Film Makes History with IMAX's Proprietary 2D to 3D Conversion Technology LOS ANGELES, CA, March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that Superman Returns, directed by Bryan Singer, will become the world's first live-action Hollywood
Wed, Apr 5, 2006
IMAX Signs Multi-Theatre Deal With CineMagic
Strong Slate of Digitally Re-Mastered Hollywood Films Fuels Domestic Expansion TORONTO, April 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) and CineMagic Theatres, an exhibitor based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, today announced an agreement to open IMAX(R) theatres in at least
Thu, Apr 13, 2006
IMAX Signs Two-Theatre Deal With Santikos Theatres
Commercial Exhibitors Continue To Recognize Broad Appeal of IMAX DMR(R) Releases TORONTO, April 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) and Santikos Theatres, an exhibitor based in San Antonio, Texas, today announced an agreement to open IMAX(R) theatres in two of the
Tue, Apr 18, 2006
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: The IMAX Experience grosses $20 million
Magical Film Reaches New Milestone for a Digitally Re-Mastered 2D IMAX Release NEW YORK, April 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: The IMAX Experience has grossed more than $20 million, becoming the first
Thu, Apr 20, 2006
IMAX and CJ CGV expand relationship in Korea
Leading Exhibitor Commits to Fifth IMAX Theatre Following Two Impressive Launches New Theatre to Open in Time for June Release of Superman Returns: The IMAX Experience SEOUL, Korea, April 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that CJ CGV Co.
Tue, May 9, 2006
IMAX Corporation reports first quarter financial results
HIGHLIGHTS ---------- Company announces contracts for eight IMAX(R) theatre systems in the first quarter, including six in North America. Company's 2006 film slate remains the strongest ever, with a total of seven films, five of which are IMAX(R) 3D films, including Superman Returns -- the world's
Wed, May 10, 2006
IMAX Signs Multiplex Theatre Deal In Louisiana
IMAX Theatre To Open In Time For Superman Returns: An IMAX 3D Experience Toronto, Canada – May 10, 200 6 – IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) and O'Neil Theatres, an exhibitor based in Slidell, Louisiana, today announced an agreement to open an IMAX ® theatre in a multiplex located in
Tue, May 23, 2006
Deep Sea 3D: The IMAX Experience crosses $10 million early in run
IMAX(R) 3D Underwater Adventure Huge Hit with Broad Audience NEW YORK, NY, May 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that Deep Sea 3D continues to post impressive box office results after the first thirteen weeks of the film's run.
Wed, Jun 21, 2006
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix to be Simultaneously Released as IMAX(R) Film in July 2007
Fifth Installment of Popular Harry Potter Franchise Marks First IMAX Title for 2007 Film Slate LOS ANGELES, CA, June 21, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - the third Harry
Thu, Jun 22, 2006
IMAX signs and opens theatre with SKYCITY Cinemas in Auckland, New Zealand
IMAX(R) Theatre to Open in Time for Day and Date Release of Superman Returns: An IMAX 3D Experience TORONTO, June 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX), and Village SKYCITY Cinemas, today announced an agreement to open an IMAX(R) theatre in the Village SKYCITY
Thu, Jul 6, 2006
Superman Returns smashes IMAX box office records
World's First Live-Action Feature To Include Scenes Converted into IMAX(R)3D Shatters Every Opening Box Office Record for an IMAX Hollywood Simultaneous Release Highlights include: ------------------- - Largest domestic seven-day total at $6.83 million - Largest domestic seven-day per screen
Mon, Jul 24, 2006
IMAX Signs Deal With Rising Star Media to Expand Into Russia
Success of Digitally Re-Mastered Hollywood Blockbusters Continues to Fuel International Growth TORONTO, July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) and Rising Star Media, a joint venture between National Amusements, Inc., a world leader in the motion picture
Tue, Jul 25, 2006
Columbia Pictures' Spider-man(R) 3 to be Simultaneously Released to IMAX(R) Theatres in May 2007
IMAX's 2007 Film Slate Gets Boost With One of the Year's Most Anticipated Motion Picture Events LOS ANGELES, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation and Sony Pictures Entertainment today announced that Columbia Pictures' highly-anticipated new action adventure Spider-Man(R) 3 will be
Wed, Jul 26, 2006
Superman Returns: An IMAX 3D Experience Grosses More than $20 Million
Film Becomes Fastest Grossing Hollywood Release in IMAX History, Shows Strong Legs Through Fourth Weekend in IMAX(R) Theatres NEW YORK, NY, July 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that Superman Returns, which has grossed more than $290 million
Mon, Aug 7, 2006
IMAX Signs Two-Theatre Deal in the Ukraine
First IMAX(R) Theatre in Kiev Expected to Open in Time for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: The IMAX Experience TORONTO, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) and Kinokompaniya "Triumph", a leading film production company in the Ukraine, today announced
Wed, Aug 9, 2006
IMAX Corporation announces new time for quarterly conference call
TORONTO, Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that its conference call to discuss second quarter 2006 results originally scheduled for 8:30 AM ET has been postponed until 4:30 PM ET. The company's second quarter earnings release will be issued
Wed, Aug 9, 2006
IMAX Corporation Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
-- Provides Update on Exploration of Strategic Alternatives -- TORONTO, Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today reported net earnings of $0.08 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2006, compared to net earnings of $0.03 per diluted share reported
Mon, Aug 21, 2006
IMAX appoints Edward MacNeil as Interim Chief Financial Officer
TORONTO, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today named Edward MacNeil as Interim Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Frank Joyce. Mr. Joyce, who had informed the Company several months ago of his desire to pursue other professional opportunities, has
Mon, Sep 11, 2006
IMAX Signs Multiplex Theatre Deal in Brazil
One of Brazil's Fastest Growing Exhibitors Enters IMAX(R) Theatre Business 29 IMAX Theatres to Be Open in Latin America By 2008 TORONTO, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - September 11, 2006 - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced an agreement with Circuito Cinearte Ltd., one of
Tue, Sep 26, 2006
IMAX announces appointment of Peter Eiff TO General Manager, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
TORONTO, Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced the appointment of studio distribution executive, Peter Eiff, to General Manager - Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Initially based in Los Angeles, Mr.
Wed, Sep 27, 2006
Superman Returns: An IMAX 3D Experience Grosses $30 Million
Record-Breaking IMAX(R) 3D Release Continues to Show Legs of Steel 13 Weeks into Run NEW YORK, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that Bryan Singer's Superman Returns, which has grossed more than $388 million worldwide to date, continues to
Wed, Oct 4, 2006
Open Season: An IMAX 3D Experience hits the mark, grossing $1.45 million in opening weekend
NEW YORK, NY, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation and Sony Pictures Entertainment today announced that Sony Pictures Animation's Open Season, directed by Roger Allers (The Lion King), Jill Culton (Toy Story 2, Monsters Inc.), and co-director Anthony Stacchi (ANTZ), grossed impressive
Thu, Oct 5, 2006
IMAX Signs Theatre Deal in Bogota, Colombia
Colombia's Largest City to Have Country's Largest Screen TORONTO, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced an agreement with Plaza de las Americas-La Gran Plaza Comercial de Bogota, a prominent retail developer in Bogota, Colombia, to install an
Thu, Oct 19, 2006
IMAX Signs Multiple Theatre Deal in Mexico
Third Exhibitor in Mexico Enters IMAX Business Following Success of Digitally Re-Mastered Hollywood Movies TORONTO, Oct. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced an agreement with Cinemas Martinez to install IMAX(R) theatres as part of two new multiplex
Wed, Oct 25, 2006
Twentieth Century Fox's Night at the Museum to be Released as an IMAX(R) Film in December 2006
IMAX Secures Seventh Hollywood Simultaneous Release for 2006 Unique Adventure Comedy Targeted For Commercial and Institutional IMAX(R) Theatres LOS ANGELES, CA, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) and Twentieth Century Fox today announced that Night at the
Wed, Nov 8, 2006
IMAX Corporation Reports Third Quarter Financial Results
- Pursuing Key Initiatives Designed to Grow Business and Shareholder Value over Long Term - TORONTO, Nov. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today reported that primarily because it did not install any theatre systems in the third quarter ended September 30, 2006,
Thu, Nov 16, 2006
Happy Feet: The IMAX Experience to open in IMAX(R) theatres on November 17th
LOS ANGELES, Nov 16, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Get tapped into IMAX! The digitally re-mastered IMAX(R) release of Warner Bros. Pictures' Happy Feet, a comedy adventure about a tap-dancing Emperor Penguin and his adventures in the Antarctic, will open in 79 IMAX(R)
Tue, Nov 21, 2006
Happy Feet dances into a record opening weekend at IMAX(R) theatres
Highest Grossing IMAX Opening for a Digitally Re-Mastered Animated Picture NEW YORK, NY, Nov 21, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX)and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that Happy Feet: The IMAX Experience contributed $2.4 million of
Tue, Nov 28, 2006
Happy Feet: The IMAX Experience Taps Another Strong Box Office Performance In IMAX(R) Theatres
Digitally Re-Mastered IMAX DMR(R) Version Of Happy Feet Achieves Highest Grossing Second Weekend Ever In IMAX(R) Theatres NEW YORK, Nov. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that Happy Feet: The IMAX Experience carried momentum from its record
Tue, Dec 5, 2006
Imax Signs Theatre Deal With Lark International Multimedia
China's Top Exhibitor Adds Seventh IMAX(R) Theatre Following Country's Success With Hollywood Movies Presented in IMAX's Format TORONTO, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: IMX) and Lark International Multimedia (LMM) today announced an agreement to expand an
Fri, Dec 15, 2006
IMAX Corporation announcement
TORONTO, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today reported that, after an extensive period of review of potential strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value, it has determined that a sale or merger of the Company at this time will not achieve this
Mon, Dec 18, 2006
Twentieth Century Fox's Night at the Museum comes to life in IMAX(R) theatres on December 22
LOS ANGELES, CA, Dec 18, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- The digitally re-mastered IMAX(R) release of Twentieth Century Fox's Night at the Museum, an adventure comedy directed by Shawn Levy (The Pink Panther and Cheaper by the Dozen) and starring Ben Stiller and Robin
Wed, Dec 20, 2006
Happy Feet grosses $10 million in IMAX(R) theatres
LOS ANGELES, CA, Dec 20, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that Happy Feet: The IMAX Experience has grossed $10.6 million since premiering on November 17, 2006.
Tue, Dec 26, 2006
Night at the Museum opens strong in IMAX(R) theatres
LOS ANGELES, CA, Dec 26, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- IMAX Corporation and Twentieth Century Fox today announced that Night at the Museum, an adventure comedy directed by Shawn Levy (The Pink Panther and Cheaper by the Dozen) and starring Ben Stiller and Robin Williams,