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Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Apple Cinemas and IMAX Expand Partnership with Agreement for Five New and Upgraded IMAX with Laser Locations Across U.S.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apple Cinemas and IMAX ® Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced an agreement for five IMAX with Laser systems in the United States — doubling the current IMAX footprint in Apple Cinemas locations. Under the agreement, IMAX will return to Philadelphia for the first time since 2020 in Apple Cinemas forthcoming Riverview Plaza – a renovation to the city's highest-grossing multiplex before it closed in 2020 that will reopen as the largest cinema in the Center City downtown area. The new IMAX location in Philadelphia is scheduled to open in 2026. The agreement will also include an additional new IMAX system in a location to be identified, as well as IMAX with Laser upgrades to three existing IMAX locations with Apple Cinemas in Maine, New Hampshire and California. The San Francisco, CA location—a favorite among local moviegoers and the site of an existing IMAX location that closed in 2023—reopened under Apple Cinemas' ownership earlier this year. All three IMAX locations in the agreement are set for upgrade before the end of 2027. 'Our expanded partnership with IMAX marks a bold leap forward in delivering next generation moviegoing,' said Siva Shan, Co-Founder of Apple Cinemas. 'White Plains set a new standard for immersive cinema, and with our marquee launch at Riverview Plaza in Philadelphia, we're raising it even higher. This isn't just growth — it's a reimagining of how audiences connect with movies in iconic cities across the country.' 'IMAX's strong performance at the box office continues to drive demand and create opportunity with exhibitors in North America – particularly strong, well-run regional theater owners like Apple Cinemas,' said Rich Gelfond, CEO of IMAX. 'A number of our locations in Suburban Philadelphia are among our best performing in the country, so we're excited to return to the city itself in a prime location with a great partner in Apple Cinemas.' Apple Cinemas White Plains in New York, which underwent an IMAX with Laser upgrade last year, is already delivering next-level cinematic experiences and has been met with strong audience response. This announcement is the latest in a banner year for IMAX, which has already signed deals for 130 new or upgraded systems so far this year, on par with the 130 signed in all of 2024. This momentum is evident in the reinvigorated North American market, where IMAX has signed agreements with nine new Domestic exhibitor partners in the last two years. The strong results this year have been powered by a knockout slate of films, with major Filmed for IMAX titles 'Tron: Ares' and 'Mortal Kombat 2,' and high-profile titles like 'Zootopia 2,' 'Wicked: For Good' and 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' still to come. The agreement doubles IMAX's footprint with Apple Cinemas this year – at the start of 2025, the duo operated three locations across the US, and, inclusive of this deal, will soon operate six locations across six different states. The new and upgraded Apple Cinemas locations will be powered by IMAX with Laser, IMAX's most advanced theater technology. Designed from the ground up for the most immersive experience, IMAX with Laser offers crystal-clear, lifelike images and precision audio, powered by a ground-breaking 4K laser projection system, a new optical engine, and custom-designed lenses. This proprietary technology delivers brighter images with higher resolution, deeper contrast, and the widest range of colors exclusively for IMAX systems. About IMAX Corporation IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture, and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you've never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX systems to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, making IMAX's network among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe. IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles, with additional offices in London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Shanghai. As of June 30, 2025, there were 1,821 IMAX systems (1,750 commercial multiplexes, 11 commercial destinations, 60 institutional) operating in 89 countries and territories. Shares of IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code '1970'. IMAX ®, IMAX 3D ®, Experience It In IMAX ®, The IMAX Experience ®, DMR ®, Filmed For IMAX ®, IMAX LIVE™, IMAX Enhanced ® and IMAX StreamSmart™ are trademarks and trade names of IMAX Corporation or its subsidiaries that are registered or otherwise protected under laws of various jurisdictions. For more information, visit You may also connect with IMAX on Instagram ( Facebook ( LinkedIn ( X ( and YouTube (
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Popular Glasgow IMAX cinema reopens after 'major' upgrade including new laser system
Movie-lovers will be able to enjoy some of the biggest new blockbusters on the newly upgraded screen The cinema is always a top day out for adults and children alike. Whether you're dying to see the latest big release or are just looking for something to do to escape the rain or have a bit of respite from the summer heat. And from blockbusters to scary movies, there really is a genre for everyone. Scots will be excited to hear, then, that ODEON's IMAX cinema at Xsite Braehead has reopening its screen today, Tuesday, August 5. It comes after a "major" upgrade, which includes a brand-new Laser system to elevate your viewing experience. The upgrade is going to give moviegoers "an unparalleled visual and audio experience." The new screen will "enhance" cinema trips for the local community and visitors, too, cementing XSite as many people's go-to destination for fun and leisure. "We're excited to unveil the brand-new ODEON IMAX with Laser here at XSite," Bruce Harley, XSite Centre Manager, said. He added: "As a leading entertainment destination, we're committed to providing our visitors an elevated experience, and the arrival of these screens will be a fantastic addition – making every visit to XSite even more special." ODEON Braehead's transformation includes a major investment to upgrade to IMAX's most advanced cinematic technology, IMAX with Laser. The system sets itself apart with its 4K laser projection system featuring a new optical engine and a suite of proprietary IMAX technologies that deliver crystal-clear IMAX laser projection, enhanced resolution, deeper contrast, and the most distinct colours ever available on-screen. In addition to the visual upgrade, the cinema now boasts a multi-channel audio system that delivers greater dynamic range and precision, offering the ultimate audio immersion exclusive to IMAX screens. The system is also supported by IMAX's 24/7/365 Network Operations Centre and features built-in image calibration and audio tuning to ensure optimum performance at every screening. Laura Canavan Doyle, Senior Marketing Manager at ODEON Cinemas said: "We're delighted to expand our long-standing partnership with IMAX as we continue investing in our cinemas to elevate movie experiences. "We look forward to welcoming guests back to our Braehead cinema at XSite." Guests will be able to enjoy some of the biggest new blockbusters on the newly upgraded screen. This includes Marvel's The Fantastic Four: First Steps and the hotly anticipated horror film Weapons. It comes as Braehead Arena has become the first arena and the biggest venue to commit to not charging artists fees for selling merch. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The Arena – home of the Glasgow Clan ice hockey team - has partnered with Ghostwriter Consultancy & Events to work on developing a programme of world class live music, entertainment, comedy and sporting shows and events. With a bigger focus on live music in the Arena set to bring even more big names, previous shows have included Oasis, Beyoncé, Bob Dylan, Paul Weller, Blondie, SUM 41, Blink-182 and Beyoncé. XSite is an entertainment hub situated near the Braehead Shopping Centre in Renfrew, just outside of Glasgow. It features laser games, a climbing wall, bowling alleys, and a cinema, as well as a range of food and drink venues.
Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Popular cinema at XSite Braehead to reopen this week
The ODEON IMAX cinema at XSite Braehead will welcome customers again on Tuesday, August 5. It comes after the cinema was recently refurbished to include the 'groundbreaking' IMAX with Laser system. This is said to provide moviegoers with an 'unparalleled' visual and audio experience. Bruce Harley, XSite centre manager, said: 'We're excited to unveil the brand-new ODEON IMAX with Laser here at XSite. 'As a leading entertainment destination, we're committed to providing our visitors an elevated experience, and the arrival of these screens will be a fantastic addition, making every visit to XSite even more special.' READ NEXT: New Renfrew pizza spot set to open 'soon' Guests will now be able to enjoy some of the latest blockbusters on the newly upgraded screens, including Marvel's The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The recent transformation includes a huge investment to upgrade to IMAX's most advanced cinematic technology, IMAX with Laser. This uses a 4K laser projection system featuring a new optical engine and a suite of proprietary IMAX technologies that deliver 'crystal-clear' IMAX laser projection, enhanced resolution, deeper contrast, and distinct colours. READ NEXT: Award-winning Glasgow restaurant closes - here's what's next In addition to the visual upgrades, the cinema now boasts a multi-channel audio system offering the ultimate audio immersion exclusive to IMAX screens. The system is supported by IMAX's 24/7/365 network operations centre and features built-in image calibration and audio tuning. Laura Canavan Doyle, senior marketing manager at ODEON Cinemas, said: 'We're delighted to expand our long-standing partnership with IMAX as we continue investing in our cinemas to elevate movie experiences. 'We look forward to welcoming guests back to our Braehead cinema at XSite.' Tickets for the newly renovated IMAX are available now on the ODEON's website HERE.
Business Wire
18-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Helios and IMAX Launch Partnership With Two New IMAX with Laser Locations in Poland
BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Helios, the largest cinema chain in Poland, and IMAX are launching a new partnership with two new IMAX with Laser locations across Poland. The two locations will open in Gdynia and Szczecin, opening in time for the premiere of 'Avatar: Fire and Ash', the third part of the acclaimed saga. The announcement was made today at the annual CineEurope 2025 exhibitor conference in Barcelona, Spain. 'We are truly excited to begin this cooperation with IMAX – a global leader in cinematic innovation. This is an important step in the development of our premium offering, and a direct response to the growing expectations of audiences seeking spectacular, high-end cinema experiences,' said Tomasz Jagiełło, CEO of Helios S.A. 'The choice of Gdynia and Szczecin as the first locations highlights our strategy of investing not only in major metropolitan areas, but also in modern, dynamic regional cities.' "We are excited to expand our network in Poland, one of Europe's most dynamic economies, through our partnership with Helios, an outstanding exhibitor and our newest collaborator," said Giovanni Dolci, Chief Commercial Officer at IMAX. "This partnership highlights the growing appeal of The IMAX Experience among audiences and exhibitors as we continue to broaden our global reach." IMAX currently operates six locations in Poland, with this deal adding a backlog of two new locations which will open this year. This will mark the first new IMAX locations opened in the country since 2022, and the first with a new partner since IMAX began operating in the territory in 2003. The new Helios locations will be equipped with IMAX with Laser, IMAX's most advanced entertainment experience. Immersive by design, IMAX with Laser has been developed from the ground-up to deliver crystal clear, lifelike images and precision audio for a moviegoing experience unlike anything else. The experience is set apart by a ground-breaking 4k laser projection system that features a new optical engine, custom designed lenses, and a suite of proprietary technology that delivers brighter images with increased resolution, deeper contrast, and the widest range of colors exclusively to IMAX screens. About Helios Helios is the largest cinema chain in Poland, operating 54 venues with a total of 304 screens and over 55,000 seats. The network focuses primarily on small and medium-sized cities, but its cinemas are also present in Poland's largest metropolitan areas, including Warsaw, Gdańsk, Poznań, Łódź and Wrocław. Helios S.A. is part of the Agora Group – one of the largest media companies in Poland, active in press (publisher of Gazeta Wyborcza), outdoor advertising (market leader – AMS), internet ( and radio (9 radio stations under the Eurozet Group portfolio, including Radio ZET and TOK FM). About IMAX Corporation IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture, and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you've never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX systems to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, making IMAX's network among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe. IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles, with additional offices in London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Shanghai. As of March 31, 2025, there were 1,810 IMAX systems (1,738 commercial multiplexes, 11 commercial destinations, 61 institutional) operating in 89 countries and territories. Shares of IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code '1970'. IMAX ®, IMAX ® 3D, Experience It In IMAX ®, The IMAX Experience ®, DMR ®, Filmed For IMAX ®, IMAX LIVE™, and IMAX Enhanced ® are trademarks and trade names of IMAX Corporation or its subsidiaries that are registered or otherwise protected under laws of various jurisdictions. For more information, visit You may also connect with IMAX on Instagram ( Facebook ( LinkedIn ( X ( and YouTube (
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Regal Cinemas and IMAX Expand Partnership With Four New Marquee Locations Across Los Angeles, Houston, and Washington, DC Areas
New Agreement Includes Bringing IMAX 70mm Film to Iconic L.A. LIVE Entertainment Complex KNOXVILLE, Tenn. & NEW YORK, May 19, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regal Cinemas and IMAX (NYSE: IMAX) today announced an expansion of their longstanding partnership with an agreement for four new IMAX® with Laser locations in the United States' biggest metropolitan areas. Included in the agreement, Regal will open a new IMAX theatre at the iconic L.A. LIVE entertainment complex in Downtown Los Angeles, with an IMAX 70mm film projector and 80-foot screen that will be among the largest in the city. The agreement will also bring new IMAX locations to three of IMAX's highest grossing metropolitan areas in the country, including Regal Greenway Grand Palace in Downtown Houston; Regal Virginia Gateway in the Gainesville suburb of Washington, DC; and Regal Sherman Oaks in Los Angeles. Three of the four new IMAX locations are set to open this year, with the remaining location opening in 2026. "At Regal, we are committed to providing the latest and most innovative technologies in our theatres with the overall goal of delivering the best moviegoing experience for our guests," said Eduardo Acuna, CEO of Regal Cineworld Group. "Through our partnership with IMAX, we are able to expand on this commitment by bringing their most advanced entertainment experience to some of our top performing locations." "These are excellent, in many cases newly renovated locations that demonstrate Regal's commitment to customer experience and promise to join the ranks of the most successful IMAX locations in the country," said Rich Gelfond, CEO of IMAX. "Passionate moviegoing audiences in major metropolitan areas fuel our growth, and we're excited to expand our partnership with Regal Cineworld and give our fans even more ways to experience it in IMAX." The agreement also provides for the renewal of 33 Regal IMAX locations across the U.S., and the installation of ten previously contracted upgrades to IMAX with Laser in 2025. Regal Cineworld, the parent company of Regal, is one of the largest global operators of IMAX with 132 IMAX screens out of over 640 locations worldwide. IMAX 70mm film is the highest-resolution image capture in cinema, shot exclusively with IMAX film cameras to deliver up to 18K resolution in a single frame. Films shot using this special format are shown in IMAX 70mm film projectors, a unique system currently available in just 30 locations worldwide. Recent films shot with IMAX film cameras and presented in IMAX 70mm include "Oppenheimer," "Sinners," and the 10-year anniversary re-release of "Interstellar." Next year's "The Odyssey," currently being shot with IMAX film cameras by Academy-Award winning director Christopher Nolan, will be released in IMAX 70mm locations in July 2026. All the new locations will be equipped with IMAX with Laser, IMAX's most advanced entertainment experience. Immersive by design, IMAX with Laser has been developed from the ground-up to deliver crystal clear, lifelike images and precision audio for a moviegoing experience unlike anything else. The experience is set apart by a ground-breaking 4k laser projection system that features a new optical engine, custom designed lenses, and a suite of proprietary technology that delivers brighter images with increased resolution, deeper contrast, and the widest range of colors exclusively to IMAX screens. About Regal Regal operates one of the largest and most geographically diverse theatre circuits in the United States, consisting of 5,565 screens in over 400 theatres in 41 states along with the District of Columbia and Guam as of April 30, 2025. Regal is focused on delivering the best moviegoing experience by providing our guests with the largest selection of premium large formats (including 4DX, IMAX, RPX, and ScreenX), the only unlimited subscription program, and enhanced food and beverage offerings to make every visit to the theatre a truly memorable experience. Additional information is available online at About IMAX Corporation IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture, and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you've never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX systems to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, making IMAX's network among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe. IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles, with additional offices in London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Shanghai. As of March 31, 2025, there were 1,810 IMAX systems (1,738 commercial multiplexes, 11 commercial destinations, 61 institutional) operating in 89 countries and territories. Shares of IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code "1970". IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, Experience It In IMAX®, The IMAX Experience®, DMR®, Filmed For IMAX®, IMAX LIVE™, and IMAX Enhanced® are trademarks and trade names of IMAX Corporation or its subsidiaries that are registered or otherwise protected under laws of various jurisdictions. For more information, visit You may also connect with IMAX on Instagram ( Facebook ( LinkedIn ( X ( and YouTube ( View source version on Contacts Investors: Jennifer Horsleyjhorsley@ Media: Mark Jafarmjafar@ Sign in to access your portfolio
