Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience opens in select IMAX(R) 3D theatres February 27, 2009

Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience opens in select IMAX(R) 3D theatres February 27, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that the highly anticipated Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience will open in select IMAX(R) 3D theatres, simultaneously with the film's wide release in 3D on February 27, 2009, for a one week engagement. The IMAX 3D release will be digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience(R) with IMAX DMR(R) (Digital Re-Mastering) technology.

Commenting on the announcement, Chuck Viane, president of distribution, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures said, "Seeing the Disney Digital 3D(TM) Jonas Brothers film in IMAX 3D is the ultimate way to experience the excitement and exhilaration of the group's sensational 'Burning Up Tour.'"

"We're delighted to be a part of Disney's next big 3D film which looks incredible in IMAX 3D," said Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "We look forward to this special one week engagement that will help transport IMAX audiences right on to the stage with the Jonas Brothers and into their high energy performance."

This high-energy Walt Disney Pictures rockumentary 3D feature film event from director Bruce Hendricks ("Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour"), blends excerpts from the Brothers' red-hot "Burning Up" concert tour, including guest performances from Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift. The film also includes exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, off-the-wall segments, a never-before-heard song ("Love Is On Its Way"), swarming fans and a lot of JB-style humor - giving fans never-before-seen insights into the lives of Kevin, Joe and Nick.

Jonas Brotheres: The 3D Concert Experience (IMAX 3D) is scheduled to play day-and-date at the following IMAX(R) Theatres beginning February 27th.

   UNITED STATES    Arizona    Phoenix - AMC Deer Valley 30 with IMAX    California    Arcadia - AMC Santa Anita 16 & IMAX   Burbank - AMC Burbank 16 & IMAX   Camarillo - Edwards Camarillo Palace Stadium 12 & 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   Los Angeles - AMC Century City 15 & IMAX   San Diego - Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18 & IMAX   San Jose - AMC Eastridge Mall 15 & IMAX   Simi Valley - Regal Civic Center Plaza 16 & IMAX   Stockton - Regal City Centre Stadium 16 & IMAX   Torrance - AMC Del Amo 18 & IMAX    Colorado    Westminster - AMC Orchard 12 & IMAX    Florida    Altamonte Springs - AMC Altamonte Mall 18 & IMAX   Aventura - AMC Aventura 24 & IMAX   Fort Myers - Regal Gulf Coast Town Center Stadium 16 & IMAX   Jacksonville - AMC Regency 24 & IMAX   Orange Park - AMC Orange Park 24 & IMAX   Orlando - Regal Waterford Lakes Stadium 20 & IMAX   Tampa - AMC Veterans 24 & IMAX    Georgia    Augusta - Regal Augusta Exchange Stadium 20 & IMAX    Hawaii    Honolulu - Regal Dole Cannery 18 & IMAX    Louisiana    Harahan - AMC Elmwood Palace 20 & IMAX    Maryland    Baltimore - AMC Loews White Marsh 16 & IMAX   Columbia - AMC Columbia 14 & IMAX    Missouri    Kansas City - AMC BarryWoods 24 & IMAX    Nevada    Las Vegas - Regal Red Rock Stadium 16 & IMAX   Las Vegas - Regal Aliante Stadium 16 & IMAX    New Hampshire    Hooksett - Cinemagic & IMAX in Hooksett    New Jersey    Cherry Hill - AMC Loews Cherry Hill 24 & IMAX   Hamilton - AMC Hamilton 24 & IMAX    New York    Albany - Regal Crossgates Mall 18 & IMAX   Brooklyn - UA Sheepshead Bay Stadium 14 & IMAX   Deer Park - Regal Deer Park Stadium 16 & IMAX   Stony Brook - AMC Stony Brook 17 & IMAX    Oregon    Tigard - Regal Bridgeport Village Stadium 18 & IMAX    Pennsylvania    Bensalem - AMC Neshaminy 24 & IMAX   Homestead - AMC Waterfront 22 & IMAX   Reading - RC Reading Movies 11 + IMAX    Tennessee    Knoxville - Regal Pinnacle Stadium 18 & IMAX    Texas    Houston - AMC Gulf Pointe 30 & IMAX   Sugar Land - AMC First Colony 24 & IMAX    Virginia    Alexandria - AMC Hoffman Center 22 & IMAX   Midloathian - Regal Commonwealth 20 & IMAX   Virginia Beach - AMC Lynnhaven 18 & IMAX   Woodbridge - AMC Potomac Mills 18 & IMAX    Washington    Lacey - Regal Martin Village Stadium 16 & IMAX   Tukwila - AMC Southcenter 16 & IMAX   

Additional theatres will be confirmed. Please check local listings or IMAX.com for final theatre listings, launch dates and showtimes.

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(R) theatres delivering the world's best movie 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. IMAX's renowned projectors display crystal-clear images on the world's biggest screens, and the IMAX brand is recognized throughout the world for extraordinary and immersive entertainment experiences for consumers. As of September 30, 2008, there were 320 IMAX theatres operating in 42 countries.

IMAX(R), IMAX(R) 3D, IMAX DMR(R), The IMAX 3D Experience(R), and The IMAX Experience(R) are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information on the Company can be found at www.imax.com.

This press release contains forward looking statements that are based on management's assumptions and existing information and involve certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Important factors that could affect these statements include ongoing discussions with the SEC and OSC relating to their ongoing inquiries and the Company's accounting, the performance of films, the signing of theatre system agreements, the viability of new technologies, businesses and products, the timing of theatre system deliveries, the mix of theatre systems shipped, the timing of the recognition of revenues and expenses on film production and distribution agreements, risks arising from potential material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting and fluctuations in foreign currency and in the large format, general commercial exhibition and out-of-home entertainment markets. These factors and other risks and uncertainties are discussed in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

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