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TORONTO, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) announced today that on December 21, 2007 it received a summons and complaint from the trustee under the indenture (the "Indenture") governing the Company's senior notes, seeking a declaratory judgment confirming

Leading Exhibitor Increases IMAX(R) Theatre Base with Purchase of IMAX Owned and Operated Theatre in Providence, RI NEW YORK, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and National Amusements Inc., the United States' fifth largest theatre operator, today announced

TORONTO, Jan 09, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that the Company will be presenting at the Tenth Annual ICR XChange Conference on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California.

IMAX DMR(R) Releases Gross $145 Million, Up 56% Over Previous Year LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation continued its impressive box office winning streak during 2007 by generating $145 million for Hollywood releases, which is 56% higher than the $93 million that the IMAX

Success of IMAX(R) Theatre in Manila Leads Country's Largest Mall Operator To Expand its IMAX Network With Two More Locations IMAX's Digital Projection System Drives Commercial Interest Internationally MANILA, Philippines, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and

IMAX(R)3D Production Underway in Papua, New Guinea, Will Explore Impact of Global Warming Picture Follows Box Office Hit 'Deep Sea 3D', Which Just Crossed the $60 Million Mark LOS ANGELES, CA, Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Warner Bros. Pictures Inc.

Toronto, Canada – February 12, 2008 IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that a Panel of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce found unanimously in favor of IMAX in an arbitration against E-City Entertainment (I) PVT Limited (“E-City”),

TORONTO, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that the Company will be presenting at the Twentieth Annual Roth Capital Partners Growth Stock Conference on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at the Ritz Carlton in Laguna Niguel, CA.

Film Opens in IMAX(R) Theatres Worldwide LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation and Paramount Pictures announced today that The Spiderwick Chronicles, a fantasy adventure based on the best-selling series of books, will open in IMAX(R) theatres on February 14th, 2008,

19 of the top 20 locations included IMAX(R) theatres LOS ANGELES, CA, Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation announced today that The Spiderwick Chronicles, a fantasy adventure based on the best-selling series of books, opened well in IMAX(R) theatres over the five-day opening weekend,

Next Action/Adventure From the Makers of The Matrix Trilogy To Be Digitally Enhanced For IMAX's Larger-Than-Life Format LOS ANGELES, March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Speed Racer, the action-packed adventure from the creators of 'The

TORONTO, Mar 07, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX)(TSX:IMX) today announced it will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss fourth quarter and fiscal 2007 results on Friday, March 14, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. This call is being webcast by Thomson Financial and can

Largest International Deal and Second Largest Theatre Deal in IMAX's 40-Year History Highly Regarded Development Partner to Expand IMAX Footprint Over Next Six Years TORONTO, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - March 10, 2008 - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced an agreement

2008 marks the 10th Anniversary of digital cinema led by DLP Cinema LAS VEGAS, NV, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) DLP Cinema(R) announced today at ShoWest that IMAX(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX) will incorporate the DLP Cinema projector solution.

HIGHLIGHTS ---------- - Company sees important strategic successes in 2007 as setting stage for financial turnaround. - Company announces 107 signings in the fourth quarter, including the largest agreement in IMAX's history for 100 joint revenue sharing theatres with AMC Theatres.

Deal for Digital Systems More than Doubles Regal's IMAX Presence in North America TORONTO, March 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Regal Cinemas, Inc., a subsidiary of Regal Entertainment Group, the world's largest theatre circuit, today announced a

21 top high-def films now available for television, VOD, mobile, and broadband LOS ANGELES, CA and CONNECTICUT, March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation, one of the world's leading digital entertainment and technology companies, and Northstar Media, a strategically diverse television

Legendary Rock Band, Academy Award-winning Director and World's Most Powerful Cinematic Format Join Forces in "Shine A Light: The IMAX Experience" LOS ANGELES, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation, Paramount Classics, Shangri-La Entertainment and Concert Productions International

New Digital IMAX(R) Projection System Fuels Network Growth Worldwide MOSCOW, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation today announced three new theatre deals in Russia. These deals will mark the entry of the first IMAX(R) Digital projection systems in the country.

LOS ANGELES, April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation announced today that Shine A Light: The IMAX Experience, directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese, opened to very positive reviews over the three day weekend from Friday April 4, through Sunday April 6, grossing $1.1

Studio's Movies Presented in IMAX a Hit with Moviegoers Partnership Helped Shape New Distribution Platform for Event Movies LOS ANGELES, April 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that they have crossed the $400 million mark at the IMAX box office

TORONTO, May 01, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX)(TSX:IMX) today announced it will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss first quarter results on Monday, May 12, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. This call is being webcast by Thomson Financial and can be accessed at

Wachovia Credit Facility Amended to Increase Future Availability and Term $18 Million Private Placement Signed with Largest Shareholder at Market Price TORONTO, May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) today announced that it has entered into two significant financing

Latest Action/Adventure from the Makers of "The Matrix" Trilogy to Open in 110 IMAX Theatres Worldwide LOS ANGELES, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Speed Racer, the new live-action film from the creators of The Matrix trilogy, will open

HIGHLIGHTS ---------- - Company completes 66 signings in the first quarter, including 35-theatre lease deal with RACIMEC International Group and 31-theatre joint venture deal with Regal Cinemas. - Company on track to launch highly-anticipated digital projection system in June.

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa To Be Released Into IMAX(R) Theatres On November 7, 2008 LOS ANGELES, May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NYSE:DWA) today announced an agreement to release Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa into IMAX(R)

NEW YORK, June 3, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that Heather Anthony has been named Vice President, Investor Relations for the company. Ms. Anthony has more than a decade of experience in the investor relations and

DreamWorks Animation Delivers First of Five Movies Slated for IMAX Release LOS ANGELES, CA, June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NYSE:DWA) today announced that the studio's highly anticipated summer movie, Kung Fu Panda,

LOS ANGELES, June 9, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NYSE:DWA) today announced that Kung Fu Panda: The IMAX Experience opened with strong box office results at IMAX(R) theatres over the three-day

Home of Dubai World Cup Includes IMAX as Part of Multi-Billion Dollar Makeover DUBAI, UAE, June 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation today announced it has signed an agreement with Meydan LLC, a sports and entertainment property developer in Dubai, UAE, to install an IMAX(R) theatre as part

Hoyts Cinemas Ltd. Doubles IMAX's Footprint in Australia with Four Joint Venture Locations MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Hoyts Cinemas Ltd., one of the largest exhibitors in Australia, today announced a joint venture agreement to

Director's Groundbreaking Use of IMAX(R) Cameras Generates Anticipation Around the Globe Excitement Surrounding Film and Early Reviews Drives Record-Setting Advance IMAX Ticket Sales Worldwide Premiere to be Held at AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13 with IMAX on July 14th LOS ANGELES, July 10

Tokyu Recreation's 109 Cinemas Enters IMAX Business with Up to Four Joint Venture Locations in Japan IMAX(R) Digital Continues to Drive IMAX's Joint Venture Business TORONTO, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Tokyu Recreation, the owner of 109 Cinemas (10

Highlights include: - Record worldwide IMAX opening weekend at $7 million - Record domestic IMAX three-day opening weekend at $6.3 million - Record per screen average at $67,036 - Record number of engagements for any domestic IMAX release at 94 - Record 12:01 show gross at $641,508 - Record opening

Film Expected to Cross $20 Million Today, Faster Than Any Previous IMAX Release LOS ANGELES, CA, July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that The Dark Knight: The IMAX Experience continued its unprecedented box office

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 2008--IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) today announced it will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss second quarter financial results on Thursday, August 7, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. This call is being webcast by Thomson Financial and can be

HIGHLIGHTS ---------- - IMAX remains on track to install approximately 50 digital systems by year-end - Summer blockbuster The Dark Knight: The IMAX Experience has grossed over $32 million, sets new IMAX DMR(R) 2D record - Completes 2008 film slate with DreamWorks Pictures/Paramount's Eagle Eye for

LOS ANGELES, CA, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Reflecting today's announcement that the release date of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has moved to July 2009, IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX), confirmed it is already exploring alternative titles for this year's holiday season

Movie Continues to Draw Big Crowds at IMAX(R)Theatres in Seventh Week LOS ANGELES, CA, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that The Dark Knight: The IMAX Experience has crossed the $55 million mark in worldwide gross box

Keanu Reeves Returns to IMAX(R) Theatres in Remake of the 1951 Classic Blockbuster IMAX Completes 2008 Film Slate LOS ANGELES, CA, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) and Twentieth Century Fox today announced that The Day The Earth Stood Still, directed by

LOS ANGELES, CA, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NYSE:DWA) today announced that the IMAX release of Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa has been extended to include the Thanksgiving holiday, and will now run into December.

TORONTO, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) today announced that Richard Gelfond, Co-Chairman and Co-CEO of IMAX Corporation, will present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference on Monday, September 22nd at 10:20 am Eastern Time.

DreamWorks' Action/Thriller Has Been Digitally Re-Mastered for IMAX's Format IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX), and DreamWorks Pictures today announced that the new action thriller, Eagle Eye, will open domestically on September 26, 2008 in 84 IMAX(R) theatres, including 14 new IMAX digital

IMAX Digital Joint Venture Theatres Show Strong Opening Weekend LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation announced today that Eagle Eye: The IMAX Experience grossed approximately $1.6 million of the film's $29.1 million total - nearly six percent of the overall domestic box

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX), DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures today announced that director Michael Bay will shoot key sequences of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen with IMAX(R) cameras.

TORONTO, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced the appointment of Julian Stanford to General Manager, Theatre Development - Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Based in London, Mr. Stanford will be responsible for accelerating IMAX's growth

Company Has Ample Funding for Roll-out of Joint Venture Digital Projection Systems NEW YORK, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced a new $10 million revolving letter of credit ("LC") facility with Bank of Montreal, replacing its existing $5

Cineplexx Kinobetriebe and IMAX Enter Joint Venture Agreement for Three Theatres in Austria IMAX's Digital Projection System Continues to Drive Joint Venture Business TORONTO, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Cineplexx Kinobetriebe Gmbh, the largest

ODEON Cinemas Increases Stake in IMAX Business with Purchase of Two IMAX Digital Projection Systems TORONTO, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and ODEON Cinemas Ltd., Europe's largest exhibitor, today announced an agreement to install 2 IMAX(R) theatres in

Country's Largest Entertainment Developer Expands IMAX Roll-out on the Heels of Successful Opening in Kyiv TORONTO, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) and Group of Companies "TRIUMPH," a leading media, entertainment and film production company in the Ukraine,

TORONTO, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) today announced it will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss third quarter financial results on Thursday, November 6, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. This call is being webcast by Thomson Financial and can

DreamWorks Animation Taps into IMAX's New Digital Locations LOS ANGELES, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NYSE:DWA) today announced that the studio's highly anticipated fall movie, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, will open

Twentieth Century Fox Enlists IMAX 3D to Complete Format Menu for Moviegoers LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) and Twentieth Century Fox today announced that they have reached agreement on material terms to release the highly anticipated 3D

HIGHLIGHTS ---------- - Company generates operating income of $2.5 million, a $5.3 million improvement over last year - Combination of the Company's cash position, available credit and operating cash flows to provide necessary funding of digital projection system roll-out - Third quarter represents

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NYSE:DWA) today announced that Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, which opened number one at the domestic box office, generated an estimated $63.1 million with $3.5 million

Exhibitor to Install IMAX's Digital Projection System in Washington State's Top Performing Multiplex TORONTO, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) and Lincoln Square Cinemas today announced an agreement to install an IMAX(R) theatre in the top performing

Warner Bros. Pictures' Next IMAX 3D Adventure Hits IMAX(R) Theatres Starting February 13, 2009 LOS ANGELES, CA, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Warner Bros. Pictures Inc. and IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that Jim Carrey will narrate Under the Sea 3D, the third IMAX(R)

TORONTO, Nov 17, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) today announced that Bradley J. Wechsler, Co-Chairman and Co-CEO of IMAX Corporation, will present at the Imperial Capital's Global Opportunities Conference on Tuesday, November 18th at

Epic Fantasy From Director Robert Zemeckis Aan Starring Jim Carrey Leads Impressive Line-Up" Singapore, Wednesday, November 19, 2008 -- Disney’s “A Christmas Carol,” the spectacular 3D 2009 holiday release from director Robert Zemeckis and starring Jim Carrey, will be the first film from The Walt

TORONTO, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) today announced that Richard L. Gelfond, Co-Chairman and Co-CEO of IMAX Corporation, will present at the UBS 36th Annual Global Media & Communications Conference on Monday, December 8th at 2:30 pm Eastern Time.

Growth of IMAX Network Enables More Audiences in More Locations to Experience it in IMAX LOS ANGELES , Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX ; TSX: IMX) and Twentieth Century Fox today announced that The Day The Earth Stood Still, directed by Scott Dickerson and starring

Bradley J. Wechsler to Become Sole Chairman of the Board of IMAX Effective April 1, 2009 ; Richard L. Gelfond to Become Sole CEO and Remain Member of the Board Wechsler to Focus Primarily on Corporate Strategy, Governance and Business Development; Gelfond to Lead Execution of Business, Strategy and

J.J. Abrams' Vision of the Greatest Space Adventure of All Time to Run in Select IMAX Theatres Paramount Pictures and IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that Star Trek, directed by J.J. Abrams ("Mission: Impossible III", "Lost" and "Alias"), will be simultaneously released to

LOS ANGELES , Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX ; TSX: IMX) and Twentieth Century Fox today announced that The Day The Earth Stood Still, which opened number one at the domestic box office, generated an estimated $31 million , with 123 IMAX(R) theatres contributing

TORONTO , Dec. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) today announced that Richard L. Gelfond , Co-Chairman and Co-CEO of IMAX Corporation , will present at the Citi Global Entertainment , Media & Telecommunications Conference on Tuesday, January 6th at 3:10pm Mountain