SANTA MONICA, Calif.,
Nov. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX
Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX) today announced that the
3D action-adventure film Dragon Blade, starring Jackie Chan, John
Cusack and Adrien Brody, will
be digitally re-mastered in the immersive IMAX® 3D format and
released by Shanghai Film Group Corporation in IMAX® theatres in
China on Feb. 19. Golden Network Asia Limited is handling
distribution rights to the film elsewhere internationally.
In addition to Dragon Blade, IMAX will release the
two-part 3D historical epic The Crossing, of which the first
installment is set for release in China on Dec. 2.
The Crossing: Part Two will be released in that market in
May 2015.
"Our dedication to bringing unparalleled cinema to China by partnering with the best filmmakers
and celebrated actors such as Jackie
Chan is paramount to the vision here at IMAX," said IMAX CEO
Richard L. Gelfond. "IMAX has
been at the forefront of the cinema industry in China for the last 15 years, and with a
growing network and the addition of more locally produced films, we
expect to help continue to grow the entertainment ecosystem in that
country for all parties involved."
Chan stated: "From CZ12 to Police Story 2013, and
now Dragon Blade, it's my honor and pleasure to work with
IMAX again. The Chinese film industry is growing rapidly; and, as
such, Chinese audience expectations are also increasing. That's why
IMAX's participation in China is
very important. I hope IMAX and I will continue to collaborate on
future projects, and I am looking forward to see Dragon
Blade on IMAX screens during Chinese New
Year."
Dragon Blade, from director Daniel Lee (White Vengeance, 14
Blades), follows a Roman general (Cusack) who, after crossing
into China, befriends a former
high-ranking Chinese official, played by Chan. Set in 48 B.C.,
Dragon Blade tells the thrilling story of heroism,
friendship and betrayal, which has never before been depicted on
film. Visualizer Films produced the film. Sparkle Roll Media,
Huayi Brothers, Shanghai Film Group,
Home Media and Entertainment, Shenzhen Tencent Video Culture Communication and China
Film all served as primary investors.
The IMAX® 3D release of Dragon Blade will be digitally
re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX
Experience® with proprietary IMAX
DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The
crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX's customized theatre
geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment
that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.
About IMAX China
IMAX China is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, and is incorporated under the laws
of Hong Kong. IMAX China was
established by IMAX Corporation specifically to oversee the
expansion of IMAX's business throughout Greater China.
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 September 30, 2014, there were 880 IMAX theaters
(751 commercial multiplexes, 19 commercial destinations and 110
institutions) in 60 countries.
IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, IMAX DMR®, Experience It In IMAX®, An IMAX 3D
Experience®, The IMAX Experience® and IMAX Is Believing® are
trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information about
the Company can be found at www.imax.com. You may also
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This press release contains forward looking statements that
are based on IMAX management's assumptions and existing information
and involve certain risks and uncertainties which could cause
actual results to differ materially from future results expressed
or implied by such forward looking statements. These risks and
uncertainties are discussed in IMAX's most recent Annual Report on
Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
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