LOS ANGELES, June 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) and Summit Entertainment announced today that The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, the highly anticipated third film in the studio's Twilight franchise, will open in 193 IMAX® theatres in North America simultaneously with the film's launch on June 30, 2010. Directed by David Slade (30 DAYS OF NIGHT, HARD CANDY) and starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse has been digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images coupled with IMAX's customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie. The film will also open in 11 international IMAX theatres in Australia, Mexico and Thailand, on July 1, 2010.
"Twilight Saga moviegoers will have a whole new way to experience this next installment of the series, with the enhanced image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience putting them IN the movie," said Richie Fay, Summit Entertainment's President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution.
"The buzz surrounding this film has been building for weeks, and it is encouraging to see that Twilight Saga fans, a completely new audience base for us, are driving advance IMAX ticket sales and sell-outs," said IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond. "This title fills a valuable spot in our 2010 summer release window, and will no doubt thrill IMAX audiences."
"We're very excited to be a part of the Twilight mania and look forward to transporting the very loyal and enthusiastic fans into the world of Bella, Edward and Jacob via The IMAX Experience," added Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "Summit Entertainment has been a great partner to work with, and we're very pleased with the way IMAX has been incorporated into their impressive marketing campaign."
In The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between Edward and Jacob — knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.
About the TWILIGHT SAGA film series
The TWILIGHT SAGA film series stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson and tells the story of 17-year-old Bella Swan who moves to the small town of Forks, Washington to live with her father, and becomes drawn to Edward Cullen, a pale, mysterious classmate who seems determined to push her away. But neither can deny the attraction that pulls them together...even when Edward confides that he and his family are vampires. The action-packed, modern day vampire love story TWILIGHT, the first film in the series, was released in theatres on November 21, 2008 to a blockbuster reception. The second installment of the film franchise, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, was released November 20, 2009. The franchise has grossed over $1.1 billion in worldwide box office ticket sales to date.
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse The IMAX Experience is scheduled to play day-and-date at the following IMAX theatres beginning June 30th.
| UNITED STATES |
| Alabama |
| Birmingham – McWane IMAX Dome Theatre |
| Alaska |
| Anchorage – Regal Tikahtnu Commons & IMAX |
| Fairbanks – Regal Goldstream Stadium 16 & IMAX |
| Arizona |
| Glendale – AMC Westgate 20 with IMAX |
| Mesa – Dickinson Gateway 12 IMAX Theatre |
| Phoenix – AMC Deer Valley 30 with IMAX |
| Phoenix – AMC Desert Ridge 18 with IMAX |
| Tempe – Harkins Arizona Mills IMAX |
| Arkansas |
| Little Rock – Dickinson Chenal 9 IMAX Theatre |
| California |
| Alhambra – Edwards Renaissance Stadium 14 & IMAX |
| Aliso Viejo – Edwards Aliso Viejo Stadium 20 & IMAX |
| Arcadia – AMC Santa Anita 16 & IMAX |
| Burbank – AMC Burbank 30 & IMAX |
| Camarillo – Edwards Camarillo Palace Stadium 12 & IMAX |
| Cathedral City – Desert IMAX Theatre |
| Covina – AMC Covina 30 with IMAX |
| Cupertino – AMC Cupertino 16 & IMAX |
| Dublin – Regal Hacienda Crossings Stadium 21 & IMAX |
| El Dorado Hills – Regal Cinemas El Dorado Hills Stadium 14 & IMAX |
| Emeryville – AMC Bay Street 16 & IMAX |
| Escondido – Regal Escondido Stadium 16 & IMAX |
| Fairfield – Edwards Fairfield Stadium 16 & IMAX |
| Fresno – Fresno Stadium 21 & IMAX |
| Irvine – Edwards Irvine Spectrum IMAX |
| Long Beach – Edwards Long Beach 26 & IMAX |
| Los Angeles – AMC Century City 15 & IMAX |
| Los Angeles – Rave 18 & IMAX (formerly The Bridge: cinema de lux) |
| Los Angeles – AMC Universal CityWalk Stadium 19 with IMAX |
| National City – AMC Plaza Bonita 14 & IMAX |
| Ontario – Edwards Ontario Palace 22 & IMAX |
| Riverside – AMC Tyler Galleria 16 with IMAX |
| Rowland Heights – AMC Puente Hills 20 with IMAX |
| Sacramento – Esquire IMAX |
| San Diego – AMC Palm Promenade 24 & IMAX |
| San Diego – Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18 & IMAX |
| San Jose – AMC Eastridge Mall 15 & IMAX |
| San Jose – Hackworth IMAX at The Tech Museum |
| Santa Clara – AMC Mercado 20 & IMAX |
| Simi Valley – Regal Civic Center Plaza 16 & IMAX |
| South Gate – Edwards South Gate Stadium 20 & IMAX |
| Stockton – Regal City Centre Stadium 16 & IMAX |
| Temecula – Edwards Temecula Stadium 15 & IMAX |
| Torrance – AMC Del Amo 18 & IMAX |
| Woodland Hills – AMC Promenade 16 & IMAX |
| Colorado |
| Colorado Springs – Cinemark Carefree Circle 16 & IMAX |
| Denver – UA Colorado Center Stadium 8 & IMAX |
| Highlands Ranch – AMC Highlands Ranch 24 & IMAX |
| Westminster – AMC Orchard 12 & IMAX |
| Westminster – AMC Westminster Promenade 24 & IMAX |
| Connecticut |
| Manchester – Rave Buckland Hills 18 & IMAX (formerly Showcase Cinemas) |
| Florida |
| Altamonte Springs – AMC Altamonte Mall 18 & IMAX |
| Aventura – AMC Aventura 24 & IMAX |
| Fort Myers – Regal Gulf Coast Town Center Stadium 16 & IMAX |
| Ft. Lauderdale – AutoNation IMAX at MODS |
| Jacksonville – AMC Regency 24 & IMAX |
| Oldsmar – AMC Woodlands Square 20 with IMAX |
| Orange Park – AMC Orange Park 24 & IMAX |
| Orlando – Loews Universal Cineplex 20 with IMAX |
| Orlando – Regal Pointe Orlando Stadium 20 & IMAX |
| Orlando – Regal Waterford Lakes Stadium 20 & IMAX |
| South Miami – AMC Sunset Place 24 & IMAX |
| St. Augustine – World Golf Village IMAX |
| St. Petersburg – Muvico Baywalk 19 & IMAX |
| Sunrise – Regal Sawgrass Stadium 23 & IMAX |
| Tallahassee – AMC Tallahassee Mall 20 with IMAX |
| Tampa – AMC Veterans 24 & IMAX |
| West Palm Beach – Muvico Parisian 20 & IMAX |
| Georgia |
| Augusta – Regal Augusta Exchange Stadium 20 & IMAX |
| Buford – Regal Mall Of Georgia Stadium 20 & IMAX |
| Kennesaw – AMC Barrett Commons 24 & IMAX |
| Morrow – AMC Southlake Pavilion 24 & IMAX |
| Hawaii |
| Honolulu – Regal Dole Cannery 18 & IMAX |
| Idaho |
| Boise – Edwards Boise Stadium 22 & IMAX |
| Illinois |
| Batavia – Goodrich Randall 15 IMAX |
| Chicago – Navy Pier IMAX Theatre |
| Hodgkins – Loews Quarry Cinemas 14 with IMAX |
| Lincolnshire – Regal Lincolnshire Stadium 20 & IMAX |
| South Barrington – AMC Barrington 30 with IMAX |
| Woodridge – Cinemark 16 & IMAX |
| Indiana |
| Evansville – Showplace East 18 & IMAX |
| Indianapolis – Showplace 16 & IMAX |
| Noblesville – Goodrich Hamilton 16 IMAX |
| Portage – Goodrich Portage 16 IMAX |
| Iowa |
| Council Bluffs – Star Cinema 16 with IMAX |
| Des Moines – SCI IMAX Dome Theatre – Science Center of Iowa |
| Kansas |
| Olathe – AMC Studio 30 & IMAX |
| Kentucky |
| Louisville – Rave Stonybrook 20 & IMAX (formerly Cinema de Lux 20: Stonybrook IMAX) |
| Newport – Newport Levee 20 with IMAX |
| Louisiana |
| Harahan – Elmwood Palace 20 with IMAX |
| Maine |
| Saco – Cinemagic & IMAX in Saco |
| Maryland |
| Baltimore – AMC Loews White Marsh 16 & IMAX |
| Baltimore – Maryland Science Center IMAX |
| Columbia – AMC Columbia 14 & IMAX |
| Massachusetts |
| Boston – AMC Loews Boston Common 19 with IMAX |
| Danvers – AMC Liberty Tree Mall 20 & IMAX |
| Methuen – Loews Methuen 20 with IMAX |
| Natick – Jordan's Furniture IMAX 3D Theatre |
| Reading – Jordan's Furniture IMAX 3D Theatre |
| Michigan |
| Auburn Hills – AMC Star Great Lakes 25 with IMAX |
| Dearborn – Henry Ford IMAX |
| Grand Blanc – NCG Trillium Cinema & IMAX |
| Grand Rapids – Celebration! Grand Rapids North 17 & IMAX |
| Lansing – Celebration! Lansing 19 & IMAX |
| Livonia – Livonia 20 |
| Sterling Heights – AMC Forum 30 & IMAX |
| Ypsilanti – Rave Ann Arbor 20 & IMAX (formerly Showcase Ann Arbor 20 IMAX) |
| Minnesota |
| Apple Valley – Great Clips Imation IMAX |
| Edina – AMC Southdale 16 with IMAX |
| Roseville – AMC Rosedale 14 & IMAX |
| Missouri |
| Independence – AMC Independence Commons 20 & IMAX |
| Kansas City – AMC BarryWoods 24 & IMAX |
| St. Louis – Wehrenberg Ronnies Cinemas 19 & IMAX |
| Nevada |
| Henderson – Regal Sunset Station Stadium 13 & IMAX |
| Las Vegas – Brenden Palms 13 & IMAX |
| Las Vegas – Regal Red Rock Stadium 16 & IMAX |
| North Las Vegas – Regal Aliante Stadium 16 & IMAX |
| New Hampshire |
| Hooksett – Cinemagic & IMAX in Hooksett |
| New Jersey |
| Atlantic City – IMAX Theatre at Tropicana |
| Cherry Hill – AMC Loews Cherry Hill 24 with IMAX |
| Elizabeth – AMC Jersey Gardens 20 with IMAX |
| Hamilton – AMC Hamilton 24 with IMAX |
| New Brunswick – Loews New Brunswick 18 with IMAX |
| Paramus – AMC Garden State 16 with IMAX |
| Rockaway – AMC Rockaway 16 with IMAX |
| New York |
| Albany – Regal Crossgates Mall 18 & IMAX |
| Brooklyn – Regal Sheepshead Bay 14 & IMAX |
| Deer Park – Regal Deer Park Stadium 16 & IMAX |
| New Rochelle – Regal New Roc City Stadium 18 & IMAX |
| New York City – AMC Empire 25 with IMAX |
| New York City – AMC Loews 34th Street 14 with IMAX |
| New York City – AMC Loews Kips Bay 15 with IMAX |
| New York City – AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13 with IMAX |
| Rochester – Cinemark Tinseltown 16 & IMAX |
| Stony Brook – AMC Stony Brook 17 with IMAX |
| West Nyack – IMAX Theatre at Palisades Center |
| White Plains – National Amusements City Center 15 IMAX |
| Williamsville – Regal Transit Center Stadium 18 & IMAX |
| North Carolina |
| Charlotte – Regal Stonecrest At Piper Glen Stadium 22 & IMAX |
| Concord – AMC Concord Mills 24 & IMAX |
| Raleigh – Wachovia IMAX Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum |
| Ohio |
| Columbus – AMC Easton Town Center 30 & IMAX |
| Columbus – AMC Lennox Town Center 24 with IMAX |
| Springdale – Springdale 18: Cinema de Lux IMAX |
| Oklahoma |
| Oklahoma City – AMC Quail Springs 24 |
| Tulsa – Cinemark 17 & IMAX |
| Oregon |
| Tigard – Regal Bridgeport Village Stadium 18 & IMAX |
| Pennsylvania |
| Bensalem – AMC Neshaminy 24 & IMAX |
| Harrisburg – The Whitaker Center for Science & the Arts IMAX |
| Homestead – AMC Waterfront 22 & IMAX |
| King of Prussia – UA King of Prussia Stadium 16 & IMAX |
| Philadelphia – Tuttleman IMAX – Franklin Institute |
| Reading – RC Reading Movies 11 & IMAX |
| Tarentum – Cinemark Pittsburgh Mills Mall 17 & IMAX |
| Rhode Island |
| Providence – Providence Place Cinemas 16 & IMAX |
| South Carolina |
| Charleston – Citadel Mall Stadium 16 with IMAX |
| Simpsonville – Great Escape 14 & IMAX |
| Tennessee |
| Knoxville – Regal Pinnacle Stadium Cinemas 17 & IMAX |
| Texas |
| Austin – Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum IMAX Theatre |
| Dallas – Cinemark 17 & IMAX |
| Frisco – AMC Stonebriar 24 with IMAX |
| Garland – AMC Firewheel 18 & IMAX |
| Houston – AMC Gulf Pointe 30 & IMAX |
| Houston – Edwards Houston Marq*E 23 & IMAX |
| Mesquite – AMC Mesquite 30 & IMAX |
| San Antonio – Rivercenter IMAX 3D Theater |
| San Antonio – Santikos Palladium 18 IMAX Theatre |
| Sugar Land – AMC First Colony 24 & IMAX |
| Tomball – Santikos Silverado 19 IMAX |
| Utah |
| Sandy – Megaplex 17 & IMAX at Jordan Commons |
| Virginia |
| Alexandria – AMC Hoffman Center 22 & IMAX |
| Chantilly – Udvar-Hazy Center Airbus IMAX at National Air & Space Museum |
| Hampton – AMC Hampton Towne Centre 24 with IMAX |
| Hampton – Virginia Air & Space Center IMAX Theater |
| McLean – AMC Tysons Corner 16 with IMAX |
| Midlothian – Regal Commonwealth 20 & IMAX |
| Virginia Beach – AMC Lynnhaven 18 & IMAX |
| Woodbridge – AMC Potomac Mills 18 & IMAX |
| Washington |
| Bellevue – Lincoln Square Cinemas IMAX Theatre |
| Kent – AMC Kent Station 14 with IMAX |
| Lacey – Regal Martin Village Stadium 16 & IMAX |
| Lynnwood – Loews Alderwood Mall 16 with IMAX |
| Seattle – Pacific Science Center Boeing IMAX |
| Seattle – Regal Thornton Place Stadium 14 & IMAX |
| Spokane – AMC River Park Square 20 with IMAX |
| Tukwila – AMC Southcenter 16 & IMAX |
| Wisconsin |
| Fitchburg – AMC Star 18 with IMAX |
| Wauwatosa – AMC Mayfair Mall 18 with IMAX |
| CANADA |
| Alberta |
| Edmonton – Cineplex Scotiabank West Edmonton Mall IMAX Theatre |
| British Columbia |
| Richmond – Cineplex SilverCity Riverport IMAX Theatre |
| Nova Scotia |
| Halifax – Empire 17 & IMAX Theatre |
| Ontario |
| Gloucester – Cineplex SilverCity Gloucester IMAX Theatre |
| Toronto – Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre Toronto & IMAX |
| Quebec |
| Montreal – Cineplex Cinéma Banque Scotia Montreal & IMAX |
| INTERNATIONAL |
| Australia |
| Melbourne – Highpoint Hoyts IMAX |
| Melbourne – Melbourne Museum IMAX |
| Perth – Carousel Hoyts IMAX |
| Sydney – Entertainment Quarter Hoyts IMAX |
| Mexico |
| Guadalajara – Cinepolis Galerias IMAX |
| Juarez – Cinepolis Las Misiones Cd. Juarez IMAX |
| Mexico City – Cinepolis Perisur IMAX |
| Mexico City – Cinepolis Universidad IMAX |
| Monterrey – Cinepolis Galerias Valle Oriente IMAX |
| Toluca – Cinepolis Galerias Metepec IMAX |
| Thailand |
| Bangkok – KrungSri IMAX Paragon CinePlex |
Please check local listings or IMAX.com for final theatre listings, launch dates and showtimes.
About Summit Entertainment, LLC
Summit Entertainment, LLC is a worldwide theatrical motion picture development, financing, production and distribution studio. The studio handles all aspects of marketing and distribution for both its own internally developed motion pictures as well as acquired pictures. Summit Entertainment, LLC also represents international sales for both its own slate and third party product. Summit Entertainment, LLC releases on average 10 to 12 films annually.
About IMAX Corporation
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 cinematic presentations using proprietary IMAX, IMAX® 3D, and IMAX DMR 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. The IMAX brand is recognized throughout the world for extraordinary and immersive entertainment experiences for consumers. As of March 31, 2010, there were 438 IMAX theatres (316 commercial, 122 institutional) operating in 47 countries.
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