IMAX and Paramount to Release Four Films Together in 2011
by Michelle Carlbert · January 12, 2011
IMAX Corporation recently announced an agreement with Paramount Pictures to release four of the studio's tentpole releases in 2011 — Super 8, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn. Each film will open day-and-date in IMAX theatres worldwide. Sony Pictures Entertainment is co-production partner on The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn and Sony Pictures Releasing International (SPRI) will handle distribution and marketing in most key territories overseas.
Transformers: Dark of the Moon and The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn, both originally shot in 3D, will be digitally re-mastered into IMAX's format for presentation in IMAX 3D.
Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol continues the legacy of The Dark Knight and its revolutionary integration of IMAX original footage as this fourth chapter in the Mission: Impossible franchise will feature scenes shot with IMAX cameras. These specific sequences, exclusively in IMAX, will expand on the screen and further immerse the audience in the explosive action and vast scope of the film.
Rob Moore, Vice Chairman of Paramount Pictures said:
"Consumer demand for The IMAX Experience has never been higher. Coupled with the rising popularity of the IMAX brand, the growing number of IMAX screens and the increased interest from our top filmmakers to have their movies offered in this format, IMAX is and continues to be a key part of our release strategy."
IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond said:
"Paramount Pictures consistently delivers top-quality, highly entertaining films that audiences love to see in IMAX, and with these new titles, we believe our 2011 lineup is on its way to becoming the most robust slate we've ever had. Our growing worldwide network will enable even more movie fans to experience their favorite films in the best possible way."
Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment said:
"When you combine the incredible storytelling talents of J. J. Abrams, Michael Bay, Brad Bird, and Steven Spielberg with technologies that transport the audience into the story, you create an awe-inspiring experience that takes movie-goers to places they only dream of – and that is what the core and spirit of our partnership with Paramount Pictures is all about. We are very excited to share these amazing event films with IMAX exhibitors and movie-goers and look forward to working with these brilliant filmmakers as they showcase their talents in our format."
Super 8 will be released on June 10, 2011; Transformers: Dark of the Moon will be released on July 1, 2011; Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol will be released on December 16, 2011; and The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn will be released on December 28, 2011 (U. S. release date).
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Michelle Carlbert
Moki is a freelance writer, editor and blogger who is a self-proclaimed geek and fangirl. The first movie she fell in love with was Star Wars (the original of course), but she's into more than just Sci Fi these days. At one point in her life she went to a movie every single Sunday night and saw some great flicks (and some really bad ones as well) during those years. Her DVD movie collection is full of everything from dramas to action, plus comedy and even some chick flicks and kid's movies, too. These days she has a hard time deciding what her favorite genre of movie is, preferring instead to say that she'll watch just about anything that catches her fancy.
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