IMAX Announces Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to Open in 62 IMAX(R) Theatres
Newswire Services
July 14, 2009
Explosive Opening Sequence to be Featured Exclusively in IMAX(R) 3D
LOS ANGELES, CA -- IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: The IMAX 3D Experience is the widest IMAX international release ever, opening in conjunction with the film's general release commencing on July 15th in 62 IMAX theatres internationally. Domestically, the picture will launch Wednesday, July 15th in select IMAX theatres in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago and expand shortly thereafter.
In IMAX(R) 3D theatres, the film will feature approximately 12 minutes of the movie's explosive opening sequence exclusively in live-action IMAX 3D, a special element fans last enjoyed in the final fight scene in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in 2007.
"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the widest IMAX release ever internationally, a true testament to the continued appeal of this tremendous franchise and the growing interest in this format," said Veronika Kwan-Rubinek, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. "We are excited to partner with IMAX once again on this next installment of our incredibly successful series."
"As the Harry Potter series has evolved into a worldwide phenomenon, our partnership with IMAX has become invaluable in terms of delivering something extra to the fans around the globe," said Dan Fellman, President of Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.
"We're pleased to be able to share this film with our expanded audience, which has grown significantly since the previous installment in the Harry Potter series, thanks to the rollout of our digital projection system," said IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond. "Special features in IMAX continue to attract fans and repeat viewings, and we are looking forward to sharing the special 3D opening with consumers around the world."
"The level of anticipation for this film has been building since last fall," added Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "Moviegoers and Potter fans will have the opportunity to experience the film in a very unique way this summer, and we're excited to extend this opportunity to a much broader audience this year."
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: An IMAX 3D Experience is scheduled to play beginning July 15th (day-and-date) at the following IMAX(R) theatres.
INTERNATIONAL
Australia
Melbourne - Highpoint Hoyts IMAX
Melbourne - Melbourne IMAX
Perth - Carousel Hoyts IMAX
Sydney - Entertainment Quarter Hoyts Sydney
Sydney - LG IMAX Theatre Sydney
Austria
Graz - Cineplexx 8055 Graz
Vienna - Cineplexx Apollo Das Kino
Brazil
Sao Paolo - Bourbon Shopping Center IMAX Theater
China
Beijing - IMAX Theatre at the China National Film Museum
Beijing - IMAX Theatre UME Beijing International
Beijing - Shijingcheng Wanda Cinema
Changchun - Wanda International Cinema Changchun
Changsha - Changsha Wanda International Cinema
Shanghai - IMAX Theatre at Peace Cinema
Suzhou - Suzhou Science and Cultural Arts Centre
Czech Republic
Prague - Oskar IMAX Theatre - Palace Flora
Ecuador
Guayaquil - Nescafe IMAX Malecon 2000
France
Paris - Gaumont Disney Village IMAX
Germany
Berlin - CineStar IMAX 3D, Sony Center Berlin
Hong Kong
Kowloon - BEA IMAX Theatre
India
Hyderabad - PRASAD IMAX Theatre
Mumbai - IMAX Adlabs Theatre
Kolkatta - Aeren R. IMAX Theatre at Mani Square Pvt. Ltd.
Japan
Kanagawa - 109 Cinemas Kawasaki
Minoh - 109 Cinemas Minoh
Saitama - 109 Cinemas Shobu
Korea
Gwangju - CGV Gwangju
Ilsan - CGV Ilsan
Seoul - CGV Wangsipni
Seoul - CGV Yongsan
Mexico
Cuernavaca - Cinemex Diana IMAX Theatre
Guadalajara - Cinepolis Galerias Guadalajara IMAX Theatre
Juarez - Cinepolis Las Misiones Cd. Juarez IMAX Theatre
Mexico City - Cinepolis Perisur IMAX Theatre
Mexico City - Cinepolis Universidad IMAX Theatre
Monterrey - Cinepolis Galerias Valle Oriente IMAX Theatre
Toluca - Cinepolis Galerias Metepec IMAX Theatre
Torreon - Cinemas Martinez
Veracruz - Cinepolis Las Americas IMAX Acuario de Veracruz
Netherlands
Amsterdam - Pathe Arena
New Zealand
Auckland - SKYCITY IMAX Theatre Queen Street
Philippines
Edsa - SM City North Edsa Mall
Manila - San Miguel Coca-Cola IMAX Theatre
Russia
Moscow - KinoStar City @ Mega Belaya Dacha
Moscow - Nescafe IMAX Theatre
St. Petersburg - Coca-Cola IMAX Kinostar City
Spain
Barakaldo - Yelmo Cines Megapark
Malaga - Yelmo Cines Plaza Mayor
Oviedo - Yelmo Cines Los Prados
Taiwan
Taipei - Samsung IMAX Miramar Cinemas
Thailand
Bangkok - KrungSri IMAX Siam Paragon
Turkey
Ankara - Ankara AFM IMAX
Istinye - AFM Istinye Park IMAX
UAE
Dubai - Grand Megaplex 21 IMAX
UK
Birmingham - IMAX Cinema Millennium Point
Bradford - National Media Museum IMAX Bradford
Glasgow - Glasgow Science Centre IMAX Cinema
Greenwich - ODEON Greenwich
London - BFI London IMAX Cinema
Manchester - ODEON Manchester IMAX Cinema at The Printworks
Wimbledon - ODEON Wimbledon
UKRAINE
Kiev - IMAX Theatre
IMAX Corporation is one of the world's leading entertainment technology companies, specializing in immersive motion picture technologies. The worldwide IMAX network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event Hollywood films around the globe, with IMAX theatres delivering the world's best movie presentations using proprietary IMAX, IMAX 3D, and IMAX DMR(R), technology. IMAX DMR is the Company's groundbreaking digital re-mastering technology that allows it to digitally transform virtually any conventional motion picture into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience(R). The IMAX brand is recognized throughout the world for extraordinary and immersive entertainment experiences for consumers. As of March 31, 2009, there were 371 IMAX theatres (250 commercial, 121 institutional) operating in 43 countries.
IMAX(R), IMAX(R) 3D, IMAX(R) DMR, The IMAX 3D Experience(R) and The IMAX Experience(R) are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information about the Company can be found at www.imax.com. You may also connect with IMAX on Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), Twitter (www.twitter.com/imaxnews) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).
LOS ANGELES, CA -- IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: The IMAX 3D Experience is the widest IMAX international release ever, opening in conjunction with the film's general release commencing on July 15th in 62 IMAX theatres internationally. Domestically, the picture will launch Wednesday, July 15th in select IMAX theatres in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago and expand shortly thereafter.
In IMAX(R) 3D theatres, the film will feature approximately 12 minutes of the movie's explosive opening sequence exclusively in live-action IMAX 3D, a special element fans last enjoyed in the final fight scene in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in 2007.
"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the widest IMAX release ever internationally, a true testament to the continued appeal of this tremendous franchise and the growing interest in this format," said Veronika Kwan-Rubinek, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. "We are excited to partner with IMAX once again on this next installment of our incredibly successful series."
"As the Harry Potter series has evolved into a worldwide phenomenon, our partnership with IMAX has become invaluable in terms of delivering something extra to the fans around the globe," said Dan Fellman, President of Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.
"We're pleased to be able to share this film with our expanded audience, which has grown significantly since the previous installment in the Harry Potter series, thanks to the rollout of our digital projection system," said IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond. "Special features in IMAX continue to attract fans and repeat viewings, and we are looking forward to sharing the special 3D opening with consumers around the world."
"The level of anticipation for this film has been building since last fall," added Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "Moviegoers and Potter fans will have the opportunity to experience the film in a very unique way this summer, and we're excited to extend this opportunity to a much broader audience this year."
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: An IMAX 3D Experience is scheduled to play beginning July 15th (day-and-date) at the following IMAX(R) theatres.
INTERNATIONAL
Australia
Melbourne - Highpoint Hoyts IMAX
Melbourne - Melbourne IMAX
Perth - Carousel Hoyts IMAX
Sydney - Entertainment Quarter Hoyts Sydney
Sydney - LG IMAX Theatre Sydney
Austria
Graz - Cineplexx 8055 Graz
Vienna - Cineplexx Apollo Das Kino
Brazil
Sao Paolo - Bourbon Shopping Center IMAX Theater
China
Beijing - IMAX Theatre at the China National Film Museum
Beijing - IMAX Theatre UME Beijing International
Beijing - Shijingcheng Wanda Cinema
Changchun - Wanda International Cinema Changchun
Changsha - Changsha Wanda International Cinema
Shanghai - IMAX Theatre at Peace Cinema
Suzhou - Suzhou Science and Cultural Arts Centre
Czech Republic
Prague - Oskar IMAX Theatre - Palace Flora
Ecuador
Guayaquil - Nescafe IMAX Malecon 2000
France
Paris - Gaumont Disney Village IMAX
Germany
Berlin - CineStar IMAX 3D, Sony Center Berlin
Hong Kong
Kowloon - BEA IMAX Theatre
India
Hyderabad - PRASAD IMAX Theatre
Mumbai - IMAX Adlabs Theatre
Kolkatta - Aeren R. IMAX Theatre at Mani Square Pvt. Ltd.
Japan
Kanagawa - 109 Cinemas Kawasaki
Minoh - 109 Cinemas Minoh
Saitama - 109 Cinemas Shobu
Korea
Gwangju - CGV Gwangju
Ilsan - CGV Ilsan
Seoul - CGV Wangsipni
Seoul - CGV Yongsan
Mexico
Cuernavaca - Cinemex Diana IMAX Theatre
Guadalajara - Cinepolis Galerias Guadalajara IMAX Theatre
Juarez - Cinepolis Las Misiones Cd. Juarez IMAX Theatre
Mexico City - Cinepolis Perisur IMAX Theatre
Mexico City - Cinepolis Universidad IMAX Theatre
Monterrey - Cinepolis Galerias Valle Oriente IMAX Theatre
Toluca - Cinepolis Galerias Metepec IMAX Theatre
Torreon - Cinemas Martinez
Veracruz - Cinepolis Las Americas IMAX Acuario de Veracruz
Netherlands
Amsterdam - Pathe Arena
New Zealand
Auckland - SKYCITY IMAX Theatre Queen Street
Philippines
Edsa - SM City North Edsa Mall
Manila - San Miguel Coca-Cola IMAX Theatre
Russia
Moscow - KinoStar City @ Mega Belaya Dacha
Moscow - Nescafe IMAX Theatre
St. Petersburg - Coca-Cola IMAX Kinostar City
Spain
Barakaldo - Yelmo Cines Megapark
Malaga - Yelmo Cines Plaza Mayor
Oviedo - Yelmo Cines Los Prados
Taiwan
Taipei - Samsung IMAX Miramar Cinemas
Thailand
Bangkok - KrungSri IMAX Siam Paragon
Turkey
Ankara - Ankara AFM IMAX
Istinye - AFM Istinye Park IMAX
UAE
Dubai - Grand Megaplex 21 IMAX
UK
Birmingham - IMAX Cinema Millennium Point
Bradford - National Media Museum IMAX Bradford
Glasgow - Glasgow Science Centre IMAX Cinema
Greenwich - ODEON Greenwich
London - BFI London IMAX Cinema
Manchester - ODEON Manchester IMAX Cinema at The Printworks
Wimbledon - ODEON Wimbledon
UKRAINE
Kiev - IMAX Theatre
IMAX Corporation is one of the world's leading entertainment technology companies, specializing in immersive motion picture technologies. The worldwide IMAX network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event Hollywood films around the globe, with IMAX theatres delivering the world's best movie presentations using proprietary IMAX, IMAX 3D, and IMAX DMR(R), technology. IMAX DMR is the Company's groundbreaking digital re-mastering technology that allows it to digitally transform virtually any conventional motion picture into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience(R). The IMAX brand is recognized throughout the world for extraordinary and immersive entertainment experiences for consumers. As of March 31, 2009, there were 371 IMAX theatres (250 commercial, 121 institutional) operating in 43 countries.
IMAX(R), IMAX(R) 3D, IMAX(R) DMR, The IMAX 3D Experience(R) and The IMAX Experience(R) are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information about the Company can be found at www.imax.com. You may also connect with IMAX on Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), Twitter (www.twitter.com/imaxnews) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).
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