IMAX Corporation
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| Type | Public (NYSE: IMAX, TSX: IMX) |
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| Industry | Film and movie theatres |
| Genre | 3D film[1] |
| Predecessor(s) | Multi-Screen Corporation, IMAX Systems Corporation |
| Founded | 1968 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Founder(s) | Graeme Ferguson, Roman Kroitor, Robert P. Kerr, William Shaw[2] |
| Headquarters | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Key people | Bradley Wechsler (Chairman) Richard Gelfond (CEO) |
| Products | Film and movie theatres |
| Revenue |  US$106 million (FY 2008)[3] |
| Operating income |  US$-15.8 million (FY 2008)[3] |
| Profit | US$-33.6 million (FY 2008)[3] |
| Total assets | US$229 million (FY 2008)[4] |
| Total equity | US$-96.8 million (FY 2009)[4] |
| Owner(s) | IMAX, LLC. (1968-present) Universal Studios (1997-2010) |
| Employees | ~550[5] |
| Divisions | IMAX DMR, IMAX Dome, OmniIMAX |
| Subsidiaries | Ridefilm Corporation, Sonics Associates, David Keighley Productions[6] |
| Website | www.imax.com |
IMAX Corporation (also known as IMAX or IMAX Filmed Entertainment) or even IMAX Pictures and/or IMAX Pictures Corporation (NYSE: IMAX; TSX: IMX) is an American and Canadian theatre company which designs and manufactures IMAX cameras and projection systems as well as film development, production, post production and distribution to IMAX affiliated theatres worldwide. It was founded in 1968 as a result of Expo 67 in Montreal. It holds operations in Toronto, as well as New York City and Los Angeles. IMAX is also the owner of 3D entertainment.
As of September 2010, the IMAX theatre network consisted of more than 445 theatres (IMAX, IMAX 3D and IMAX Dome) in more than 47 countries.[7] The majority are equipped with IMAX 3D.[8] According to a Yahoo Finance online article, Sony may be interested in acquiring the movie theatre chain within a said time however, there has not been any official statements between representatives from Sony or IMAX, the shares of IMAX had soared because of this rumour.[9]
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[edit] 3D Television Network
On January 5, 2010, IMAX announced a joint venture partnership with Sony and Discovery Communications to develop the first 24/7 dedicated 3D television network in the US. Sony, through its U.S. affiliate, Sony Corporation of America, Discovery Communications, and IMAX each were equal partners in the venture. The new 3D network planned to feature content from suitable genres, including natural history, space exploration, adventure, engineering, science and technology and motion pictures. Children's programming from Discovery, Sony Pictures Entertainment, IMAX and other third-party providers would be shown.[10]
[edit] 3D Entertainment
Founded in 2001 and owned by IMAX, 3D Entertainment Distribution is the marketing and theatrical sales arm of 3D Entertainment Films. Affiliates of 3D Entertainment Films Holdings, the companies are focused on the production, postproduction, sales and theatrical distribution of innovative 3D films for IMAX theatres and Digital 3D cinemas worldwide.
[edit] References
- ^ "IMAX". IMAX. http://www.imax.com. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
- ^ Charles Acland. "IMAX Systems Corporation". The Canadian Encyclopedia. http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0003957. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
- ^ a b c Imax (IMAX) annual SEC income statement filing via Wikinvest
- ^ a b Imax (IMAX) annual SEC balance sheet filing via Wikinvest
- ^ "Company Profile for Imax Corporation (IMAX)". http://www.imax.com/corporate/careers/careersWithIMAXCorporation/currentJobOpportunities/. Retrieved 2008-10-14.
- ^ "Imax Corporation - Company History". Fundinguniverse.com. http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/Imax-Corporation-Company-History.html. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
- ^ "Corporate Overview". Imax.com. 2011-09-30. http://www.imax.com/corporate/. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
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- ^ "IMAX". http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/Imax-shares-jump-reports-Sony-capress-4192772983.html?x=0. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
- ^ "Introducing 3net - The 3D Joint Venture of Sony, Discovery Communications and IMAX Officially Announces Network Brand". MarketWatch.com. 2011-01-05. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/introducing-3net-the-3d-joint-venture-of-sony-discovery-communications-and-imax-officially-announces-network-brand-2011-01-05. Retrieved 2011-01-24.
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