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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

Avatar helps IMAX to record Q1

Giant cinema screen specialist IMAX posted a record Q1 for global box office, driven by a mix of local language titles, especially in China, as well as Hollywood releases. Overall revenue at IMAX came to $86.9 million (€78.9m), up 45 per cent from the same period a year ago of $60 million. And IMAX swung […]

May 2, 2023By Chris Forrester

IMAX makes award-winning debut at NAB Show

IMAX Corporation made a memorable first-ever appearance at the 100th annual National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show, bringing to life its vision for preservation of creative intent across any device and winning the prestigious Product of the Year honours for a core video quality innovation.During multiple thought leadership sessions at the four-day conference, executives from […]

April 25, 2023

IMAX brings technology showcase to the 2023 NAB Show

IMAX Corporation will take centre stage at the 100th National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show, which is taking place from April 16-19th in Las Vegas, to showcase IMAX’s cutting edge streaming, home entertainment and video optimisation technology.This is IMAX’s first-ever appearance at the event and the company will be represented by a range of senior […]

March 31, 2023

IMAX revenues dip despite Avatar sequel

Giant cinema screen specialist IMAX has reported lower quarterly revenues despite being helped during the quarter by the record box-office takings from Avatar: The Way of Water and a recovery at its Chinese theatres. IMAX’s overall Q4 revenues were 10 per cent down at $98 million (€92.5m) on the same period a year ago ($108.6 […]

February 23, 2023By Chris Forrester

SSIMWAVE to compare broadcast and OTT streams for Super Bowl

SSIMWAVE, an IMAX company, will show which video providers bring their ‘A Game’ to this Sunday’s pro football championship game when its Emmy Award-winning technology compares the video quality of more than a half-dozen broadcast and OTT streams of this Sunday’s game. SSIMWAVE will use its patented technology to measure every second and every frame […]

February 7, 2023