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IMAX and Disney Strike New Blockbuster Slate Deal

April 8, 2015—IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) and The Walt Disney Studios, a division of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), have renewed their exhibition agreement with a multi-picture deal, beginning this year and extending through 2017, that includes live-action and animated tentpole releases from Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm. As part of the agreement, IMAX will be involved in the release of multiple live-action tentpoles, along with some key animated films from Disney, underscoring IMAX's continued shift toward more flexibility in programming. Highlights of the deal include [...]

IMAX and Disney Strike New Blockbuster Slate Deal2024-05-21T04:29:01+00:00

A380 Hosts In-Flight Premiere for "Living in the Age of Airplanes"

April 8, 2015—Emirates Airlines hosted a reception for the new film Living in the Age of Airplanes in its new lounge at Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport and then invited guests on board one of the carrier's newest double-decker A380 for a special film preview flight over the Los Angeles area. Read the USA Today article about the event here.

A380 Hosts In-Flight Premiere for "Living in the Age of Airplanes"2015-04-08T15:13:00+00:00

Robert Grimm Memorial Service to be Held May 2 at The Tech

April 6, 2015—A memorial event for Robert Grimm is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, at 2:00pm, at Parkside Hall, 180 Park Ave., San Jose (adjacent to the Tech Museum of Innovation). Read about his amazing life and generous philanthropy here.

Robert Grimm Memorial Service to be Held May 2 at The Tech2015-04-06T16:48:00+00:00

National Geographic Studios Presents Living in the Age of Airplanes Beginning April 10

March 25, 2015—This spring, National Geographic Studios presents an immersive new giant screen film experience that offers a fresh perspective on a modern-day miracle that many of us take for granted: flying. Using spectacular aerial and nature photography, Living in the Age of Airplanes carries audiences across 200,000 years of history and around the globe on an epic journey to 95 locations in 18 countries spanning seven continents to remind us how, in a single century, aviation has changed our world forever. The world premiere of [...]

National Geographic Studios Presents Living in the Age of Airplanes Beginning April 102015-03-25T18:46:00+00:00

GSCA Mourns the Death of Robert Grimm, Patron Saint of the Tech Museum and Giant Screen Industry Advocate

March 24, 2015—It is with heavy hearts we report that Robert Grimm, patron saint of The Tech Museum of Innovation, has died. A gentle soul who was a strong advocate for the potential of giant screen films to enhance learning, Bob was always one of the first to register for GSCA events. Our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and everyone at The Tech. He will be sorely missed. Read "Bob Grimm Remembered as Heart of Los Altos" in the Los Altos Town Crier.  

GSCA Mourns the Death of Robert Grimm, Patron Saint of the Tech Museum and Giant Screen Industry Advocate2015-03-24T16:07:00+00:00

Astronauts Filming New IMAX Movie Deliver "Deluge of Beautiful Images" From Space

March 6, 2015—Astronauts on the International Space Station are about a third of the way through filming scenes for a new IMAX documentary to be released next year, the film's director revealed in a new interview. Toni Myers, the filmmaker behind Hubble 3D and IMAX's other shot-in-space giant screen movies, gave an update about her new project in a NASA interview on Wednesday (March 4). IMAX and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures announced two years ago that they were collaborating with NASA to produce a movie [...]

Astronauts Filming New IMAX Movie Deliver "Deluge of Beautiful Images" From Space2015-03-07T05:10:00+00:00

D3D Cinema and Christie to Introduce Laser Dome System

March 6, 2015—Christie® and D3D Cinema have partnered in a joint effort to provide a premium experience using Christie's laser projection platform for tilted giant screen dome cinemas. R&D and preliminary testing is underway in conjunction with a host of third-party partners, from veteran dome cinematographers and post-production labs to optics specialists and test bed theaters. D3D Cinema will be shooting original dome test footage in high resolution digital and 70 mm formats in the coming months. Classic 70mm dome content will be scanned at 11K [...]

D3D Cinema and Christie to Introduce Laser Dome System2015-03-07T04:29:00+00:00

Gizmodo Gives Rave Review to IMAX's New Laser Projectors

March 6, 2015—Andrew Liszewski of Gizmodo writes, "IMAX's New Laser Projectors Make Me Wish I Lived In a Movie Theater." Click here to read the full article.

Gizmodo Gives Rave Review to IMAX's New Laser Projectors2015-03-07T04:16:00+00:00

Giant Screen Films Rebrands and Relaunches Ride Around the World as Horses for the 70mm Dome Theater Market

March 2, 2015—Responding to requests from theaters in North America and Asia, Giant Screen Films is relaunching the classic 2005 70mm film Ride Around the World as Horses. The new title and poster are designed to appeal to a wider audience as well as encourage unique cross-promotional collaboration with equestrian clubs and businesses. The relaunch is aimed primarily at museum giant dome cinemas. McWane Science Center will be the first venue to premiere the newly branded film this summer. “This is a beautifully photographed, wonderful film [...]

Giant Screen Films Rebrands and Relaunches Ride Around the World as Horses for the 70mm Dome Theater Market2015-03-02T19:13:00+00:00

Terrence Malick's Voyage of Time Is First Recipient of Financing from IMAX's Original Film Fund

February 25, 2015—IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX), together with Broad Green Pictures, have announced they are joining Sophisticated Films and Wild Bunch to complete financing of Terrence Malick’s Voyage of Time. Broad Green will have the first opportunity to distribute the feature film version in North America following the exclusive IMAX release.   Gabriel and Daniel Hammond of Broad Green Pictures are executive-producing the film along with Tanner Beard, Mary Bing, Yves Chevalier, Christos V. Konstantakopoulos, Jacques Perrin, Ryan Rettig, and Donald Rosenfeld. Dede Gardner, Nicolas Gonda, Sarah [...]

Terrence Malick's Voyage of Time Is First Recipient of Financing from IMAX's Original Film Fund2024-05-21T04:29:01+00:00
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