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IMAX Enhanced in Mercedes-Benz vehicles

Sony Pictures Entertainment, IMAX Corporation, Mercedes-Benz and DTS, a subsidiary of Xperi, have announced that RIDEVU, SPE’s in-car entertainment service, will make IMAX Enhanced content from Sony Pictures’ library readily available in vehicles, starting in Mercedes-Benz models with latest generation MBUX this summer. This service enhancement introduces an immersive in-car entertainment experience, bringing the largest […]

January 8, 2025

Xperi improves profitability despite Q2 revenue dip

Xperi, the entertainment technology company and owner of TiVo, has announced its Q2 2024 results for the three-month period ended June 30th. The company reported improved profitability despite a slight revenue decline. Revenue stood at $119.6 million (€109.5m), down from $126.9 million in Q2 2023, whilst GAAP net loss was at $30.3 million versus $38.4 […]

August 6, 2024

Disney+ adding IMAX Enhanced sound by DTS

Following its success as the biggest IMAX exclusive event release ever, Queen Rock Montreal will make its global streaming premiere on May 15th on Disney+ as the first concert film available with IMAX Enhanced sound powered by DTS. It will debut alongside the availability of IMAX Enhanced sound for 18 Marvel films. The announcement was […]

April 15, 2024

India: IMAX, BookMyShow digital collaboration

IMAX Corporation and BookMyShow, one of India’s leading entertainment destinations, have announced a new partnership designed to revolutionise the way audiences discover and engage with premium entertainment experiences online. Under the agreement, IMAX and BookMyShow will collaborate on features across the entertainment platform to enhance the user experience and ease of discovery for moviegoers seeking […]

March 11, 2024

IMAX swings to Q3 profit

Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster Oppenheimer has helped IMAX report record box office revenues for the quarter-year to September 30th expand 98 per cent to $347 million (€329m). IMAX itself posted revenues of $103.9 million for the quarter, up 51 per cent from a year ago. Its Q3 profits were $12 million and meant a positive move […]

October 27, 2023

IMAX China refuses buyout

IMAX’s investments in China have proved to be lucrative with Chinese film-fans wholly enthusiastic over the giant-screen technology. Canada-headquartered IMAX has proposed acquiring the 28.5 per cent of IMAX China that it does not already own. However, shareholders in IMX China have voted the proposal down. An October 9th extraordinary general meeting saw shareholders vote […]

October 12, 2023By Chris Forrester

IMAX makes award-winning debut at IBC 2023

IMAX Corporation made an award-winning debut at the IBC 2023 show in Amsterdam. The Company wpn two Best of Show Awards for its Stream Smart product from leading industry publications – TVB Europe and TV Technology – bringing to life its vision of extending the IMAX focus on quality to wherever fans stream content.   In […]

September 22, 2023

IMAX brings Stream Smart technology to IBC

IMAX Corporation, a specialist in entertainment technology, will attend the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam to showcase its next-generation streaming technology, Stream Smart, as part of its expanding global technology platform strategy. Vikram Arumilli, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Streaming and Consumer Technology at IMAX, and Abdul Rehman, Chief Product Officer, IMAX, […]

September 12, 2023

IMAX profits helped by blockbusters

Giant cinema specialist IMAX reported Q2 revenues of $98 million (€89.4m), up 38 per cent from the same period last year and $87 million from its Q1 numbers. Profits were $8.4 million (compared to a $2.9 million loss a year ago) and up on the $2.5 million profit registered in Q1. The IMAX numbers were […]

July 28, 2023By Chris Forrester

IMAX buying out China unit

Giant cinema screen operator IMAX is acquiring the remaining 28.5 per cent of its Shanghai-based subsidiary it does not already own. IMAX China is currently quoted on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Imax has about 770 theatres in China. Toronto-based IMAX will see it have 100 per cent control of its Chinese unit and paying […]

July 14, 2023By Chris Forrester