10.09.02
Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones Coming to IMAX Theatres |
(Los Angeles, September 2002) - IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; TSE: IMAX), Twentieth Century Fox and Lucasfilm Ltd. have announced that "Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones" will be coming to IMAX(R) theatres in the United States and Canada this holiday season beginning November 1, 2002. Episode II, the most recent installment in the Star Wars saga, will be digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience(R), using the revolutionary and proprietary IMAX(R)DMR(TM) (Digital Re-mastering) technology. "Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones" - The IMAX Experience will be distributed by Twentieth Century Fox exclusively to IMAX theatres.
Episode II marks the first time IMAX has re-mastered a movie that was digitally captured and created. IMAX DMR sharpens and enhances the quality of images and soundtrack, transforming them into 15/70 format for presentation on the giant IMAX screen.
"We are thrilled to work with Lucasfilm and Twentieth Century Fox, as they share our vision to deliver the world's best cinematic presentation. The combination of Lucasfilm's innovative digital technology and the revolutionary, proprietary IMAX DMR technology will deliver the clear, crisp and sharp images and sound that IMAX theatre-goers have grown to expect," said Richard L. Gelfond and Bradley J. Wechsler, Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs for IMAX Corporation. "Given its tremendous appeal, grand design, spectacular images and sound, this film will be great for IMAX theatres, and will offer an amazing experience for IMAX movie-goers and the millions of Star Wars fans around the world."
"You couldn't find a movie better suited for the IMAX format," said Bruce Snyder, President, Domestic Distribution, Fox. "We are thrilled to bring this giant of a film to the giant IMAX screen."
"'Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones' -- The IMAX Experience will provide an entirely new way to experience the Star Wars universe." said Jim Ward, Vice President of Marketing, Lucasfilm. "For the first time fans of Star Wars will be able to see all their favorite characters, environments, vehicles and droids in a setting that is up to eight stories high and over a hundred feet wide."
STAR WARS: EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES is set ten years after the events of "The Phantom Menace" and the galaxy has undergone significant change, as have Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen), Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor), and Padme Amidala (Natalie Portman). Anakin has grown into the accomplished Jedi apprentice of Obi-Wan, who himself has transitioned from student to teacher, while Padme is a distinguished Senator. Anakin and Obi-Wan are assigned to protect Padme, whose life is threatened by a faction of political separatists. As powerful forces prepare to collide in epic battle, Anakin and Padme find themselves torn between duty and honor and a love that is forbidden. These heroes face choices that will impact not only their own fates, but also the destiny of the galaxy.
Released May 19, 2002, "Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones" has grossed to date over $300 million in the United States and Canada.
CONTACT: Media - Romi Schutzer of IMAX Corporation, +1-212-821-0144, rschutzer@imax.com, or Lynne Hale and Jeanne Cole of Lucasfilm Ltd., +1-415-662-1962, Publicity@lucasfilm.com; Entertainment Media - Al Newman of Newman & Company, Los Angeles, +1-818-784-2130, asn@newman-co.com, or Florence Grace of Twentieth Century Fox, +1-310-369-5634, flog@fox.com; Business Media - Whit Clay of Sloane & Company, New York, +1-212-446-1864, wclay@sloanepr.com; Analysts - Stephen G. Abraham of IMAX Corporation, New York, +1-212-821-0140, sabraham@imax.com.
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