IMAX Corporation
DTS)[5] | |
Subsidiaries | IMAX Filmed Entertainment Ridefilm Corporation Sonics Associates David Keighley Productions[6] 3D Entertainment Ssimwave[7] |
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Website | imax |
IMAX Corporation is a Canadian theatre company which designs and manufactures IMAX cameras and projection systems as well as performing film development, production, post-production and distribution to IMAX-affiliated theatres worldwide.[8] Founded in Montreal in 1967, it has headquarters in the Toronto area, and operations in New York City and Los Angeles.
As of December 2023[update], there were 1,772 IMAX theatres located in 90 countries, of which 1,693 were in commercial multiplexes.
History
IMAX is a Canadian corporation that is based in
William Shaw was instrumental in helping IMAX Corporation fulfill its ambitions in creating larger and more realistic experiences for audience which included oversized screens, surround sound and steep seating for better viewing.
Recent milestones
- In April 2009, Gelfond became the sole IMAX CEO and Wechsler moved into the role of chairman of the board of directors.[19][20]
- Later in 2009, IMAX participated in the movie Avatar, to which the company credits its mainstream Hollywood success.[21][22]
- In March 2011, IMAX noted that China's Wanda Cinema Line announced a 75-theatre deal with IMAX Corporation.[23]
- In 2012, IMAX opened its first location in Tianjin, China.[24]
- On October 8, 2015, IMAX China, a subsidiary of the company, was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.[25] According to The Hollywood Reporter and The Wall Street Journal, "IMAX China raised $248 million in its initial public offering,"[26] which was the "bottom of [the] indicative price range."[27]
- As of December 2019[update], there were 1,624 theatres in 81 countries and territories.[28]
Co-productions
In November 2016,
See also
References
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- ^ Lindner, Melanie (March 11, 2010). "IMAX Chief Says Avatar Is Just The Start". Forbes. Archived from the original on January 17, 2018. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
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- ^ Brzeski, Patrick (February 24, 2016). "Imax China to Install 100 New Screens in 2016, Bullish on Growth". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 25, 2016. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
- ^ Brzeski, Patrick (October 7, 2015). "Imax China Begins Trading on Hong Kong Stock Exchange". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 1, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ^ Lee, Yvonne (October 1, 2015). "IMAX China Raises $248 Million in Hong Kong Initial Public Offering". Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on February 1, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
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- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (November 14, 2016). "Marvel, ABC Set 'The Inhumans' TV Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 15, 2016. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
- ^ Barnes, Brooks (November 14, 2016). "Marvel's 'Inhumans' TV Series Will Arrive via Imax Theaters". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 17, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- ^ Hayes, Dade (October 27, 2017). "Imax Concedes 'Marvel Inhumans' Experiment Let Down Moviegoers". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 27, 2017. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
External links
- Official website
- Business data for IMAX Corporation: