IMAX China Year-to-date Box Office Up 61%
Highlights * IMAX China delivered a record $337 million of box office, up 16% compared to 2017. * Chinese language films contributed 30% of IMAX China's total box office, up from 24% last year. * The IMAX commercial footprint reached 624 systems at year-end, with an additional 272 new syst...
Alita: Battle Angel Set New IMAX China February Opening Record
BEIJING, Feb. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alita: Battle Angel grossed ¥61 million（US$9 million) in its opening weekend across 603 IMAX® theatres inChina. The result marked the biggest IMAX China opening weekend ever for Fox as well as the biggest IMAX China February and Q1 opening for foreign titles...
IMAX Shatters Chinese New Year Opening Box Office Record Grossing RMB217 Million (US$32.3 Million)
LOS ANGELES and SHANGHAI, Feb. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and IMAX China (HKSE: 1970) today announced that IMAX reported record-shattering opening box office during the Chinese New Year. Driven by the strong performance of three IMAX local-language films – The Wanderin...
Warner Bros. Pictures' Aquaman Sets New Q4 Imax Opening Weekend Box Office Record in China
SHANGHAI, Dec. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX China Holding, Inc. (HKSE:1970) today announced that Warner Bros. Pictures'Aquaman generated approximately RMB 70 million during its opening weekend in nearly 600 IMAX® theatres in China, setting a new IMAX record for the best opening weekend in Q4 and...
One of China's Largest State-owned Commercial Developers Partners with IMAX to Expand China's Next Generation Theatre Experience
- China Resources Land Agrees to Feature 14 New IMAX with Laser Theatres as Anchor Attractions at Luxury Shopping Malls Across China SHANGHAI and NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX), IMAX China Holding, Inc. (HKSE: 1970) and Wanying Cinema Line, the subsidi...
Wanda Film and IMAX Debut Next-Generation IMAX with Laser Experience in China
Shanghai Hoyts Cinema IMAX Theatre Officially Opens with IMAX's Bold, Immersive New Laser Experience SHANGHAI, Aug. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Wanda Films Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Wanda Film", 002739.SZ) and IMAX China Holding Inc. (HKSE: 1970) jointly launched IMAX's new ground-brea...
IMAX China Kicks off Second Half of 2018 with Strong Box Office Performance; Up 54% QTD
SHANGHAI, Aug. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX China Holding, Inc. (HKSE: 1970) today announced that, as ofAugust 15, IMAX China Box office is up 54% QTD and 19% YTD, grossing approximately$42 M since July 1st. The strong IMAX box office is driven by the successful multi-title programming strategy ...
Europe Raiders to be Released in IMAX(R) Theatres Across China on August 17
BEIJING, Aug. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX China Holding, Inc. (HKSE:1970) today announced thatEurope Raiders will be digitally remastered into the IMAX® format and released in IMAX® theatres across China on August 17. The film is produced by Shanghai Inlook Media Advertising Co., Ltd and Master ...
IMAX China Reports Half-year 2018 Results
GREATER CHINA HIGHLIGHTS * Strong first half financial results driven by compelling mix of Hollywood and Chinese language titles, continued network expansion and ongoing cost discipline, which the Company believes will continue to drive earnings in the future. * Delivered first half 2018 adj...
Dying to Survive to be Released in IMAX Theatres across China on July 6
BEIJING, June 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX China Holding, Inc. (HKSE: 1970) today announced that Dying to Survive will be digitally remastered into the IMAX ® format and released in IMAX® theatres across China on July 6. The film is produced by Dirty Monkeys Studios, Beijing Joy Leader Culture ...
Hello Mr. Billionaire to be Released In IMAX Theatres Across China on July 27th
BEIJING, June 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX China Holding, Inc. (HKSE:1970) today announced thatHello Mr. Billionaire will be digitally remastered into the IMAX® format and released in IMAX® theatres across China on July 27. A talent shout-out video was released as part of today's announcement to...
Jiang Wen's Hidden Man to be Released in IMAX Theatres Across China on July 13
BEIJING, June 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX China Holding, Inc. (HKSE: 1970) today announced that Jiang Wen's new film,Hidden Man, will be digitally remastered into the IMAX® format and released in IMAX® theatres across China on July 13. The film is produced by Beijing Bu Yi Le Hu Film Company. A...
Tsui Hark's Detective Dee：The Four Heavenly Kings to be Released in IMAX Theatres Across China on July 27
BEIJING, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX China Holding, Inc. (HKSE:1970) today announced that Director Tsui Hark's Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings will be digitally remastered into the IMAX® 3D format and released in IMAX® theatres acrossChina on July 27. The film is produced and distr...
Marvel Studios' Avengers: Infinity War Becomes Highest-grossing IMAX Film of all Time in China
SHANGHAI, June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX China Holding, Inc. (HKSE:1970) today announced that Marvel Studio'sAvengers: Infinity War, which marks the firstHollywood film to ever be shot entirely with IMAX® cameras, generated approximatelyRMB 235 million by the end of May from more than 500 IMAX...
IMAX Signs 30-Theatre Agreement with Guangzhou JinYi Media Corporation in China
Agreement Highlights IMAX's More Flexible Approach to Structuring Deals Appropriate to Specific Markets SHANGHAI, April 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX), IMAX China Holding Inc. (HKSE: 1970) and Guangzhou JinYi Media Corporation (JinYi, SZSE: 002905), one of the largest exhi...
IMAX Completes First Phase of $50 Million Virtual Reality Fund That Will Finance New High-quality, Immersive VR Content
NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and IMAX China Holding, Inc. (HKSE: 1970) today announced that together, the Companies have completed the first phase of a$50 million virtual reality fund between IMAX and other strategic investors to help finance the creation ...
IMAX® and Warner Bros. Pictures Extend Long-Term Partnership with Expanded Global Slate Deal
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced a multi-picture worldwide agreement that includes up to 12 new films from the studio's upcoming slate as an extension of the two companies' longstanding partnership. As part of the a...
Time Raiders Scores Estimated $5 Million for Benchmark Opening at Chinese Box Office in IMAX 3D Theatres
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and IMAX China (HKSE: 1970) announcedon Aug. 7, that Time Raiders, the 3D adventure film from directorDaniel Lee, debuted in China with approximately $5 million on 309 IMAX screens, making it the highest three-day summer ope...
Wanda to Add 150 IMAX Theatres in Landmark Deal; Largest Agreement in IMAX History
SHANGHAI, Aug. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corp. (NYSE:IMAX) and IMAX China Holding Inc. (HKSE: 1970) today announced IMAX's largest new theatre deal ever – 150 additional theatres with Wanda Cinema Line Corp (002739.SZ). Under the agreement, the theatres will be built throughoutChina over six y...
IMAX China Reports Interim 2016 Financial Results
GREATER CHINA HIGHLIGHTS * Revenue increased 25% from the prior-year period to $55.1 million, primarily attributed to increased installation activity and network growth * Robust signings of 79 new theatres in the first-half of 2016, up 339% from 18 theatre signings in the comparable period la...
