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May 2, 2018—IMAX Corporation and AMC Theatres have signed a binding letter of intent to install IMAX's new ground-breaking laser experience for commercial multiplexes in 87 of the exhibitor's highest-performing IMAX at AMC locations across the U.S. The announcement coincides with the launch of the next-generation of IMAX with Laser, IMAX's most advanced commercial projection system to date designed to transform the premium blockbuster moviegoing experience. Under the agreement, the IMAX with Laser systems operate under a joint revenue sharing arrangement with renewed 12-year lease terms, and [...]

May 2, 2018—IMAX Melbourne celebrates its 20th anniversary on May 22. The theater will re-release MacGillivray Freeman’s groundbreaking 1998 documentary film Everest on IMAX 15/70 film on May 22 to celebrate 20 years of immersive giant screen movies. “We’re so very proud—for 20 years—to have been able to offer Melburnians the world-leading standard in on-screen image and immersive sound that is inherent in the IMAX brand. From the original mechanical large format 15 perforation 70mm film system (still in operation) through to the cutting-edge, next-generation IMAX [...]

May 1, 2018—Canada's The Globe and Mail interviews director Stephen Low on his new documentary The Trolley, the beauty of streetcars, and shooting on IMAX. Read the full article here.

April 30, 2018—MacGillivray Freeman’s America’s Musical Journey made its Asian debut at the 2018 Beijing International Film Festival, where it was awarded the “Best Audience Recommendation Award” in the Science and Technology section. The film was one of 35 international film entries screened at the China Science and Technology Museum Film Expo, which hosted the festival's Science & Technology section. "America's Musical Journey brought massive joy and inspiration to audiences, including young people, and we are very proud of this first-class honor," said William McQiu, President of ST Giant Films, who represents [...]

April 20, 2018—D3D Cinema is pleased to announce the launch of a new immersive 3D theater at Mississippi’s Infinity Science Center in Pearlington, scheduled to open to the public in early May 2018.   D3D installed a state-of-the-art laser 3D projection system, accompanied by a powerful 5.1 surround sound audio system, premium projection screen, and full alternative content and accessibility packages. The new Global Observations Theater will feature enriching, mission-related 3D documentaries, immersing viewers with brilliant, crisp and vibrant laser-projection. The D3D-designed system also provides impressive [...]

April 19, 2018—The China Science and Technology Museum (CSTM) has partnered with Evans & Sutherland (E&S) to provide visitors the opportunity to experience China’s first permanent True8K™ laser giant screen digital dome, which replaces a 1570 film system. Beijing’s CSTM has the largest planetarium and digital giant screen dome system in China.  The True8K Digistar 6 system is extremely versatile and can present digitized giant screen films, fulldome films, and live science programming that can take audiences on immersive tours through the universe. The projection system [...]

April 18, 2018—On Sunday, April 15, the team behind the upcoming IMAX® documentary Superpower Dogs™, an epic 3D live-action family adventure film about extraordinary real-life dogs, set the Guinness World Records title for the “Largest dog photo shoot.” The impressive record was set while filming the closing scene for the documentary in Los Angeles, bringing 108 dogs and their owners together for “Superpower your Dog Day,” a fun-filled event celebrating the power of dogs. To support the event, the Superpower Dogs™ team and presenting sponsor Mars [...]

March 28, 2018—N3D LAND Films and nWave Pictures Distribution held the world premiere of Planet Power at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater on March 22. Read the full article from InPark Magazine here.

March 28, 2018—Filmmaker Stephen van Vuuren showed the rough cut of his technologically groundbreaking film, In Saturn’s Rings, to the giant-screen industry at the GSCA Film Expo in Seattle. The following week, he was sharing a sample of his film and its backstory at the sixth annual TEDxGreensboro forum. Read the full article from the Greensboro News & Record here.  

March 28, 2018—New York Festivals Television & Film Awards will honor Greg MacGillivray, chairman/director of MacGillivray Freeman Films, with the 8th annual New York Festivals® Lifetime Achievement Award. MacGillivray’s award-winning creative career will be honored at the New York Festivals Television & Film Awards gala on Tuesday, April 10, at the annual NAB Show in Las Vegas. Read the full article from Shoot Online here.