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Sci-Port Discovery Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, Upgrading to IMAX with Laser

October 28, 2022—The Goodman IMAX Dome Theater at Sci-port Discovery Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, is closed for construction to replace the current IMAX film projection system to IMAX with Laser. The IMAX Dome will show major motion pictures starting in November, such as Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Avatar: The Way of the Water, in addition to continuing to offer educational documentaries. Ancient Caves, by Oceanic Research Group and MacGillivray Freeman Films, is the first film scheduled for November 2022. 

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IMAX Acquires Streaming Technology Company SSIMWAVE Inc.

September 26, 2022—IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) has announced it has acquired SSIMWAVE Inc., a leader in AI-driven video quality solutions for media and entertainment companies. The move marks a significant expansion of IMAX's strategy to deliver the highest quality video images on any screen—to drive new, recurring revenue and grow its global leadership in entertainment technology.
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IMAX, Dolphin Entertainment Announce Deal to Finance, Produce Documentary Features

May 19, 2022—IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) and Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ:DLPN) have entered into a multi-year agreement to jointly finance the development and production of a slate of feature-length documentaries for the global market. The first project greenlit by the partners is The Blue Angels, developed and co-produced by Bad Robot Productions and Zipper Bros Films. The Blue Angels is in production and is expected to hit IMAX theaters in 2023.

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Summer Game Fest 2022 to Stream in IMAX Theaters

May 12, 2022—Summer Game Fest 2022 has secured a distribution deal with IMAX to stream the event live from Los Angeles in select IMAX theaters on June 9. "We are thrilled to be a part of these rapidly growing events," said Megan Colligan, president of IIMAX Entertainment and EVP of IMAX Corp. "The two video game events are a part of IMAX's continued efforts to diversify its content portfolio with more live and interactive events and we are looking forward to being a part of them for years to come." Read the full TechSpot article on Summer Game Fest here.
Thursday, May 12, 2022/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (264)/Comments (0)/
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IMAX to Develop New Generation of Film Cameras

March 17, 2022—IMAX has started to develop a new fleet of cameras, hoping to meet and built growing demand for its technology among filmmakers. In cooperation with Kodak, Panavision and FotoKem, IMAX will make and deploy at least four new, state-of-the-art film cameras over the next two years—growing its existing group of film cameras by 50%—with plans to put the first new device into use by late 2023.
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IMAX Closes Out 2021 with Best 4th Quarter at the Global Box Office Since 2017

February 23, 2022—IMAX closed out the 4th quarter of 2021 with $277 million in grosses–its best 4th quarter tally since 2017. Global box office for the full year in 2021 was $638 million, up 146% over 2020.
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Discovery Place Theater Reopens February 11 with Upgrade to IMAX with Laser

February 2, 2022—Discovery Place Science, the leading hub for science learning in the Carolinas, announced today that it has replaced its IMAX film projection system with IMAX’s next-generation laser technology designed for 180-degree domed theatre environments thanks to a partnership with Accenture. The theatre has been closed since March of 2020 and undergone extensive renovations, including installing IMAX’s groundbreaking technology as well as new seats, carpet, speaker system and air filtration. Discovery Place Science will welcome audiences back to the upgraded Accenture IMAX® Dome Theatre on February 11 with the release of The Beatles: Get Back – The Rooftop Concert.
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IMAX Appoints John Turner to Head of Documentaries

October 19, 2021—IMAX Corporation has appointed John Turner as its head of documentaries. In his new role, Turner will oversee development of all documentary films and non-fiction content for the IMAX global network, and will report directly to Megan Colligan, the company’s president. Turner will also oversee IMAX’s five-picture agreement with Imagine Documentaries beginning with Mars 2080, a documentary about a colony on Mars set 60 years in the future.
Tuesday, October 19, 2021/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (405)/Comments (0)/
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Largest IMAX in the World Opens in Germany

October 19, 2021—The largest IMAX screen in the world to opened to the public on September 30 at the Traumpalast Multiplex in Leonberg, Germany. Measuring 21.03 meters (68.99 feet) high and 38.16 (125.19 feet) meters wide–wider than a Boeing 737 airliner–the record-breaking screen kicked off with the premiere of the latest James Bond entry No Time to Die, featuring select sequences shot with IMAX film cameras.
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The Last Glaciers Is Set to Hit IMAX Screens on March 22, 2022

October 5, 2021—IMAX Corporation has announced that the highly anticipated documentary The Last Glaciers, from award-winning filmmaker Craig Leeson and producer Malcolm Wood, will hit select IMAX screens on March 22, 2022, immersing viewers in the cause and effects of climate change over an epic four-year stretch across Antarctica, the Himalaya, Alps, Andes and more.
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