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Reuben H. Fleet Science Center's 40th Anniversary Gala Celebrates Dr. Jeffrey Kirsch

May 23, 2013—The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center hosted its 40th Anniversary Big Bang Gala on Saturday, May 11. The elegant evening was full of surprises, including a $75,000 donation from the Reuben H. Fleet Foundation Fund, a $50,000 donation from Honorary Chairs Irwin & Joan Jacobs, a tribute to retiring Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Kirsch and an appearance by his former co-worker, now city leader, Mayor Bob Filner.

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch to Narrate National Geographic Cinema Ventures' Jerusalem

May 23, 2013—National Geographic Cinema Ventures (NGCV) announced today that the film Jerusalem, releasing this fall, will feature narration by actor and star of the new Star Trek movie Benedict Cumberbatch. The film, which tells the stories of real-life inhabitants and archaeologists exploring the enduring appeal of the ancient city, will be available in 3D and 2D, 15/70 film and digital formats for giant, dome and flat screens when it is released worldwide in September 2013.

nWave Pictures Distribution Launches "Penguins 3D" and "A Turtle's Tale 3D" in the US on May 24

May 16, 2013—nWave Pictures Distribution is proud to announce that the highly anticipated film Penguins 3D, narrated by renowned naturalist and filmmaker David Attenborough, will be premiered in the US on May 24, 2013. The internationally acclaimed animated film A Turtle's Tale 3D: Escape From Paradise will premiere on May 24, 2013.

Roger Pollock Joins IMAX as Head of International Film Marketing

May 16, 2013—IMAX Corporation today announced the appointment of Roger Pollock to the newly created role of Head of International Film Marketing. In this role, which will be based at the company's Entertainment headquarters in Santa Monica, Pollock will be responsible for directing the international marketing strategy and execution for IMAX DMR releases.

Flying Monsters 3D Surpasses $10 Million in Worldwide Box Office Revenue

May 9, 2013—Flying Monsters 3D, a state-of-the-art adventure film made for museum and science center theaters, surpassed $10 million in total worldwide gross box office, National Geographic Cinema Ventures (NGCV) has announced. Produced by award-winning Atlantic Productions in association with Sky 3D, the film was written and narrated by renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough. Flying Monsters 3D has been shown in more than 84 theaters worldwide on 3D digital, flat and dome giant screens, immersing audiences into a prehistoric world to witness the story of pterosaurs, a mysterious group of winged vertebrates that ruled the skies while dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

IMAX Corporation Reports First Quarter 2013 Financial Results

April 25, 2013—IMAX Corporation today reported first quarter 2013 revenues of $49.9 million, adjusted EBITDA as calculated in accordance with the company's credit facility of $13.9 million, adjusted net income of $5.6 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, and reported net income of $2.9 million, or $0.04 per diluted share.

IMAX Signs Agreement with Edmonton Space and Science Foundation for Next-Generation Laser Technology

April 18, 2013—IMAX Corporation and the Edmonton Space and Science Foundation today announced an agreement to install IMAX’s next-generation laser digital projection technology at the TELUS World of Science–Edmonton’s IMAX® theater. The new technology, which is expected to launch in 2014, will enable the theater to deliver a wider array of the highest-quality digital content available—including both documentaries and blockbuster films—and further enhance The IMAX Experience® for its guests.

Sony Pictures to Distribute Stalingrad, the First Russian-Made Feature to Be Released in IMAX 3D

April 16, 2013—Stalingrad, the first Russian-made feature to be released in the immersive IMAX® 3D format, will be distributed in Russia by Sony Pictures Releasing International.

IMAX and Paramount Pictures Strengthen Partnership with Five-Picture Pact

April 15, 2013—IMAX Corporation and Paramount Pictures, a division of Viacom, tonight announced an agreement to release five of Paramount Pictures' upcoming films in the immersive IMAX format under an extension of the companies' long-running partnership. The arrangement features some of Paramount's most highly anticipated tentpole films, including Michael Bay's Transformers 4 (June 2014) as well as its co-production of Christopher Nolan's Interstellar (November 2014) and three titles that have yet to be announced.

IMAX and Cinepolis Sign Agreement for Five Theaters in Mexico

April 15, 2013—IMAX Corporation and Cinepolis, one of the world's largest exhibition circuits, today announced an agreement to install five IMAX® theaters in existing multiplexes across Mexico. The deal brings to 13 Cinepolis' total IMAX commitment, with seven IMAX theaters currently open in Mexico and one open in Brazil.

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