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IMAX is a proprietary system of high-resolution cameras, film formats, film projectors, and theaters known for having very large screens with a tall aspect ratio (approximately either 1.43:1 or 1.90:1) and steep stadium seating, with the 1.43:1 ratio format being available only in few selected locations. [1]
- IMAX Corporation
Founded in Montreal in 1967, it has headquarters in the Toronto area, and operations in New York City and Los Angeles. As of December 2023, there were 1,772 IMAX theatres located in 90 countries, of which 1,693 were in commercial multiplexes. [3] These include IMAX variations such as IMAX 3D, IMAX Dome, and Digital IMAX.
Oct 22, 2021 · The Creation of IMAX. During Expo 67 in Montreal, two shorts produced by the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) were presented that used 35mm and 70mm film projected simultaneously onto five screens, combining them into a single image in the manner of Cinerama.
Mar 6, 2024 · IMAX, short for Image Maximum, traces its origins back to the late 1960s when a group of Canadian filmmakers sought to revolutionize the cinematic experience. Their vision was to create a larger-than-life format that would immerse audiences like never before.
IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto and Los Angeles, with offices in London, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing. As of March 31, 2014, there were 840 IMAX theatres (707 commercial multiplexes, 18 commercial destinations and 115 institutions) in 57 countries.
Jul 18, 2012 · Even though true IMAX screens can be as tall as eight stories high, millions of moviegoers could find themselves paying the premium IMAX ticket price for a much smaller screen. So what gives?
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In August 1990, the company changed its name to Showscan Corporation. Meanwhile, in 1986, Iwerks Entertainment Inc. sprang up in California, reincorporating in Delaware in October 1993 under the same name. A year later, Iwerks acquired Omni Films International Inc. for approximately $19.17 million.
