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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

-- 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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

- 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,

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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,