Fans can enjoy Legendary and Universal’s
WARCRAFT exclusively in IMAX at select AMC Theatres on June 8, a
day before the movie’s release
AMC Theatres® (NYSE: AMC) and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) are
teaming up with Legendary and Universal to bring WARCRAFT to fans
one day before the epic 3D adventure’s official release. Beginning
Wednesday, June 8 at 7 p.m., fans at 12 AMC locations in 10 markets
can see WARCRAFT, based on Blizzard Entertainment’s global
phenomenon, in IMAX® 3D, 24 hours before its release, scheduled in
theaters nationwide at 7 p.m. June 9. Tickets for the June 8 event
are on sale now online at amctheatres.com/warcraft and at the box
office at participating locations.
“Long-time fans have waited years to see this story on the big
screen, and we’re ecstatic to provide them with the opportunity to
become immersed in the story through The IMAX Experience® a day
before it’s available anywhere else,” said Elizabeth Frank,
executive vice president and chief content & programming
officer, AMC Theatres.
“We are excited to work with our friends and partners at AMC in
offering our most loyal fans this exclusive early release of
WARCRAFT — a direct bullseye for our core fan-boy audience — in
IMAX® 3D,” said Greg Foster, Senior Executive Vice President, IMAX
Corp. and CEO of IMAX Entertainment.
In addition to being the first to see the movie, fans who attend
the IMAX preview screenings at AMC will receive an event lanyard
and mini one-sheet, and the screening will include 10 minutes of
exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, as well as interviews direct
from the red-carpet premiere.
Ticket prices for the AMC-IMAX debut varies by location. Tickets
for all other WARCRAFT opening weekend showtimes are available
beginning May 6. For more information and to purchase tickets,
guests can visit amctheatres.com/warcraft.
Participating AMC locations:
BostonAMC Loews Boston Common 19
ChicagoAMC Showplace Village Crossing 18
DallasAMC North Park 15
HoustonAMC Gulf Point 30
Kansas CityAMC Town Center 20
Los AngelesAMC Century City 15AMC Universal Citywalk
19
New YorkAMC Empire 25AMC Garden State 16
San FranciscoAMC Metreon 16
SeattleAMC Loews Alderwood Mall 16
Washington D.C.AMC Tysons Corner 16
About AMC Theatres
AMC Theatres® delivers distinctive and affordable movie-going
experiences in 385 theatres with 5,380 screens located primarily in
the United States. AMC has propelled innovation in the theatrical
exhibition industry and continues today by delivering more comfort
and convenience, enhanced food & beverage, greater engagement
and loyalty, premium sight & sound, and targeted programming.
AMC operates the most productive theatres in the country’s top
markets, including No. 1 market share in the top three markets (NY,
LA, Chicago) http://www.amctheatres.com.
About the Film
From Legendary Pictures, Blizzard Entertainment and Universal
Pictures comes WARCRAFT, an epic adventure of world-colliding
conflict based on Blizzard Entertainment’s global phenomenon.
The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its
civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: Orc warriors
fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to
connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other
faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a
collision course that will decide the fate of their family, their
people and their home.
So begins a spectacular saga of power and sacrifice in which war
has many faces, and everyone fights for something.
Directed by Duncan Jones (Moon, Source Code) and written by
Charles Leavitt and Jones, the film starring Travis Fimmel, Paula
Patton, Ben Foster, Dominic Cooper, Toby Kebbell, Ben Schnetzer,
Rob Kazinsky and Daniel Wu is a Legendary Pictures, Blizzard
Entertainment and Atlas Entertainment production.
The producers are Charles Roven, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Alex
Gartner and Stuart Fenegan. Jillian Share, Brent O’Connor, Michael
Morhaime and Paul Sams serve as executive producers. Rob Pardo,
Chris Metzen, Nick Carpenter and Rebecca Steel Roven
co-produce. WARCRAFT will be released by Universal
Pictures. www.warcraftmovie.com
About Legendary
Legendary is a leading media company with film (Legendary
Pictures), television and digital (Legendary Television and Digital
Media) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions dedicated to owning,
producing and delivering content to mainstream audiences with a
targeted focus on the powerful fandom demographic. Through
complete or joint ownership, Legendary has built a library of
marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted
brand which consistently delivers high-quality, commercial
entertainment including some of the world’s most popular
intellectual property. In aggregate, Legendary
Pictures-associated productions have realized grosses of more than
$12 billion worldwide at the box office. To learn more
visit: www.legendary.com.
About IMAX Corporation
IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines
proprietary software, architecture and equipment to create
experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world
you've never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are
utilizing IMAX theatres to connect with audiences in
extraordinary ways, and, as such, IMAX's network is among
the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms
for major event films around the globe.
IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto and Los Angeles, with
offices in London, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing. As of March 31,
2016, there were 1,066 IMAX theatres (952 commercial multiplexes,
17 commercial destinations and 97 institutions) in 68 countries. On
Oct. 8, 2015, shares of IMAX China, a subsidiary of IMAX Corp.,
began trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code
“HK.1970.”
IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, IMAX DMR®, Experience It In IMAX®, An IMAX 3D
Experience®, The IMAX Experience® and IMAX nXos® are trademarks of
IMAX Corporation. More information about the Company can be found
at www.imax.com. You may also connect with IMAX on Facebook
(www.facebook.com/imax), Twitter (www.twitter.com/imax) and YouTube
(www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).
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AMC Theatres®Ryan Noonan,
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