Speed Racer Revs Its Way into IMAX(R) Theatres on May 9, 2008

Latest Action/Adventure from the Makers of "The Matrix" Trilogy to Open in 110 IMAX Theatres Worldwide 


LOS ANGELES, May 8  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Speed Racer, the new live-action film from the creators of The Matrix trilogy, will open in North America on 84 IMAX screens on May 9, 2008, simultaneously with the movie's wide release. The picture will also open internationally in 26 IMAX(R) theatres during the days and weeks following the domestic launch.

Speed Racer has been digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience(R) with IMAX DMR(R) (Digital Re-mastering) technology. Warner Bros. Pictures will be the exclusive distributor of the film to IMAX theatres worldwide.

"In IMAX theatres, audiences can experience the next best thing to actually sitting in the driver's seat during this high-speed adventure," said Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution at Warner Bros. Pictures. "The riveting action and stunning special effects make it an ideal fit for IMAX's format."

"Speed Racer has all the elements for a powerful IMAX experience, with its broad appeal and spectacular effects," said Veronika Kwan-Rubinek, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. "We are excited to be exhibiting the film internationally in this unique format."

"With up to 14,000 watts of digital surround sound and crystal clear, larger-than-life images, this movie looks and sounds amazing in IMAX, and we are  very excited to give Speed Racer fans a premium way to experience this incredible thrill ride," added Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "Warner Bros. Pictures, the Wachowski brothers and Joel Silver have once again created an edge-of-your-seat adventure that is ideally suited for The IMAX Experience."

About Speed Racer

From the Wachowski brothers and producer Joel Silver, creators of the groundbreaking "The Matrix" trilogy, comes the high-octane, live-action family adventure "Speed Racer," which follows the adventures of the young racecar driver Speed (Emile Hirsch) in his quest for glory in his thunderous Mach 5. The Wachowski brothers directed "Speed Racer" from their own screenplay. Joel Silver, Grant Hill, Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski are the producers, with David Lane Seltzer, Michael Lambert and Bruce Berman serving as executive producers. The film stars Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Matthew Fox, Benno Furmann, Hiroyuki Sanada, Asian pop superstar Rain, and Richard Roundtree. Based on the classic series created by anime pioneer Tatsuo Yoshida, the live-action "Speed Racer" will showcase the kind of revolutionary visual effects and cutting-edge storytelling that have become the benchmarks of the Wachowski brothers' films. "Speed Racer" is a Warner Bros. Pictures presentation, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, of a Silver Pictures Production, in association with Anarchos Productions. This film is rated PG. http://www.speedracerthemovie.com/

Speed Racer: The IMAX Experience is scheduled to play day-and-date at the following IMAX(R) Theatres beginning May 9th.

  UNITED STATES
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  Arizona
  Mesa - Gateway 12 IMAX Theatre
  Phoenix - IMAX Theatre at AMC Deer Valley 24

  California
  Cathedral City - Desert IMAX Theatre
  Dublin - Regal Hacienda Crossings IMAX
  Fresno - Fresno Stadium Cinema & IMAX
  Irvine - Edwards Irvine Spectrum IMAX
  Los Angeles - Universal CityWalk IMAX Theatre
  Los Angeles - IMAX Theatre at The Bridge: cinema de lux
  Ontario - Edwards Ontario Palace IMAX
  San Diego - San Diego IMAX at Mira Mesa 18
  San Francisco - AMC Loews IMAX Theatre at Metreon

  Colorado
  Colorado Springs - Cinemark IMAX Theatre at Cinemark Carefree Circle
  Denver - UA Colorado Center IMAX

  Connecticut
  Manchester - IMAX Theatre at Showcase Cinemas Buckland Hills

  Florida
  Orlando - Pointe Orlando 20 & IMAX
  St. Petersburg - Muvico BayWalk 20 & IMAX
  Tampa - Channelside Cinemas IMAX
  West Palm Beach - Parisian 20 & IMAX

  Georgia
  Buford - Regal Mall of Georgia IMAX

  Idaho
  Boise - Edwards Boise Stadium IMAX

  Illinois
  Batavia - Randall 15 IMAX
  Chicago - Navy Pier IMAX Theatre
  Lincolnshire - Regal Lincolnshire IMAX
  Woodridge - Cinemark IMAX Theatre at Seven Bridges

  Indiana
  Evansville - Showplace Cinemas IMAX Theatre
  Indianapolis - ShowPlace 16 IMAX Theatre
  Noblesville - Hamilton Towne Center 16 + IMAX
  Portage - Portage 16 IMAX

  Iowa
  Council Bluffs - Star Cinemas Council Bluffs

  Kansas
  Olathe - IMAX Theatre at AMC Studio 30

  Kentucky
  Louisville - Cinema De Lux 20: Stonybrook IMAX Theatre

  Massachusetts
  Natick - Verizon IMAX 3D Theater at Jordan's Furniture - Natick
  Reading - Verizon IMAX 3D Theater at Jordan's Furniture - Reading

  Michigan
  Dearborn - The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre
  Grand Blanc - NGC Trillium IMAX Theatre
  Grand Rapids - IMAX Theatre at Celebration! Cinema
  Lansing - IMAX Theatre at Celebration! Cinema
  Sterling Heights - IMAX Theatre at AMC Forum 30 Ypsilanti - Showcase
   Cinemas Ann Arbor

  Minnesota
  Apple Valley - Great Clips IMAX Theatre
  St. Michael - CineMagic Metropolitan IMAX Theatre

  Missouri
  St. Louis - Ronnies 20 Cine IMAX

  Nevada
  Las Vegas - Brenden Theatres and IMAX at the Palms Casino Resort
  Las Vegas - Red Rock Stadium 16 & IMAX

  New Hampshire
  Hooksett - Cinemagic IMAX Theatre

  New Jersey
  Atlantic City - IMAX Theatre at Tropicana Casino

  New York
  Garden City - Leroy R. and Rose W. Grumman IMAX Dome Theater
  New York City - AMC Loews IMAX Theatre, Lincoln Square
  New Rochelle - Regal New Roc City IMAX
  Rochester - Cinemark IMAX Theatre at Tinseltown USA
  West Nyack - IMAX Theatre at Palisades Center
  White Plains - IMAX Theatre at City Center: Cinema de lux
  Williamsville - Regal Transit Center IMAX

  North Carolina
  Charlotte - Charlotte Observer IMAX Dome Theatre, Discovery Place
  Raleigh - Wachovia IMAX Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum

  Ohio
  Cincinnati -Cinema De Lux 18: Springdale IMAX Theatre
  Columbus - IMAX Theatre at AMC Easton Town Center 30

  Oklahoma
  Tulsa - Cinemark IMAX Theatre at The Tulsa

  Oregon
  Tigard - Portland IMAX at Bridgeport Village Stadium 18

  Pennsylvania
  Harrisburg - Select Medical IMAX Theater at The Whitaker Center
  King of Prussia - UA King of Prussia IMAX
  Tarentum - Cinemark IMAX Theatre at the Galleria Pittsburgh Mills

  Rhode Island
  Providence - Feinstein IMAX Theatre Providence Place

  Tennessee
  Knoxville - Pinnacle 18 Complex at Turkey Creek
  Nashville - Regal Opry Mills IMAX

  Texas
  Dallas - Cinemark IMAX Theatre at Cinemark 17
  Houston - Edwards Marq(x)E IMAX
  Houston - Silverado Station 18 IMAX
  San Antonio - Palladium IMAX Theatre

  Utah
  Sandy - Megaplex 17 IMAX at Jordan Commons

  Virginia
  Chantilly - Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center IMAX Theater
  Hampton - Riverside 3D IMAX Theater at the Virginia Air & Space Center

  Washington
  Seattle - Pacific Science Center Boeing IMAX Theater

  Wisconsin
  Fitchburg - Star Cinema IMAX

  CANADA
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  Alberta
  Calgary - Scotiabank Theatre Chinook
  Edmonton - Scotiabank Theatre West Edmonton Mall

  British Columbia
  Langley - Cineplex IMAX Theatre, Colossus Langley
  Richmond - Cineplex IMAX Theatre, SilverCity Riverport

  Nova Scotia
  Halifax - The Empire IMAX in Bayers Lake

  Ontario
  Mississauga - Cineplex IMAX Theatre, Coliseum Mississauga
  Ottawa - Cineplex Entertainment IMAX Theatre, SilverCity Gloucester IMAX
   Theatre
  Toronto - Cineplex IMAX Theatre, Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
  Woodbridge - Cineplex Entertainment IMAX Theatre, Colossus Woodbridge

  Quebec
  Montreal - Cineplex Entertainment IMAX Theatre, Scotiabank Theatre
   Montreal

  INTERNATIONAL
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  Argentina
  Buenos Aires - IMAX Center Norte

  Ecuador
  Guayaquil - Fundacion Malecon 2000

  Guatemala
  Guatemala City - Pradera Concepcion

  Hong Kong
  Kowloon - UA MegaBox IMAX Theatre

  Israel
  Haifa - IMAX Kiryon at GlobusMax Kiryon

  Korea
  Ilsan - CGV Ilsan
  Pusan - CGV Seomyun IMAX
  Seoul - CGV Yongsan

  Mexico
  Mexico City - Cinepolis IMAX Theatre Perisur
  Mexico City - Cinepolis IMAX Theatre Universidad

  Netherlands
  Amsterdam - Pathe Arena

  New Zealand
  Auckland - SKYCITY IMAX Theatre Queen Street

  Philippines
  Manila - San Miguel Coca-Cola IMAX Theatre

  South Africa
  Durban - Gateway IMAX Theatre
  Pretoria - Menlyn IMAX Theatre

  Spain
  Barakaldo - Yelmo Cines Megapark
  Malaga - Yelmo Cines Plaza Mayor
  Oviedo - Yelmo Cines Los Prados

  Taiwan
  Taipei - Samsung IMAX Miramar Cinemas

  Turkey
  Ankara - IMAX Odeon Cineplex
  Istanbul - AFM IMAX Istinye Park

  UK
  Birmingham - IMAX Theatre at Millennium Point
  Bradford - IMAX National Media Museum
  Glasgow - Glasgow Science Centre IMAX Cinema
  London - BFI London IMAX Cinema
  Manchester - ODEON IMAX Cinema Manchester @ The Printworks



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

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