IMAX CORPORATION 2525 Speakman Drive Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5K 1B1 Tel: (905) 403-6500 Fax: (905) 403-6450 www.imax.com IMAX CHINA UNVEILS 2016 SUMMER CHINESE LOCAL-LANGUAGE FILM SLATE Cold War II, For a Few Bullets, Skiptrace and Time Raiders to be released in IMAX® theaters across China SHANGHAI– June 13, 2016 –IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) and IMAX China Holding Inc. (HKSE.1970) announced that four Chinese titles will be digitally re-mastered in the immersive IMAX format and released in more than 290 IMAX® theatres across China this summer. The high- profile film slate includes Edko Film’s Cold War II; For a Few Bullets, released by Wanda Pictures; Jackie Chan’s Skiptrace, released by Talent International Film Co. Ltd.; and Time Raiders, co- produced by Shanghai Film Group, Le Vision Pictures and Nanpai Entertainment Co., Ltd. The four local-language films, which will be released in China from July through August, are highly anticipated by moviegoers. Directed by Lok Man Leung and Kim-ching Luk, Cold War II, in IMAX® 3D, will be released on July 8 with several acclaimed film stars including Aaron Kwok, Leung Ka Fai, Chow Yun-fat and Eddie Peng. This will be the second time IMAX has partnered with Edko Film Ltd, following the success of Monster Hunt. For a Few Bullets is Wanda Pictures’ tentpole action comedy film. Directed by Pan Anzi, the film features Kenny Lin, Zhang Jingchu, Teng Ge’er, Liu Xiaoqing and Vivian Dawson. It is expected to continue the successful track record of IMAX and Wanda Pictures’ partnership, including Go Away Mr. Tumor and Mojin-The Lost Legend. For a Few Bullets will hit IMAX theaters on July 15. Skiptrace is Renny Harlin’s 3D action-adventure film, starring Jackie Chan, Fan Bingbing and Johnny Knoxville. In Jackie Chan’s fourth IMAX films, fast-paced action sequences and large-scale scenes will bring a truly immersive experience to moviegoers on IMAX screens when it is released July 22. As one of the most anticipated 3D adventure films this summer, Time Raiders is directed by Daniel Lee (Dragon Blade) and co-produced by Shanghai Film Group, Le Vision and Nanpai Entertianment. The suspenseful and visual nature of this film, combined with the cultural interest in treasure- hunting, makes it ideal for the IMAX format. “The strong IMAX local-language film slate this summer is a testament to our solid and broad relationships with top Chinese studios and filmmakers, which have always been a key priority for IMAX,” said Greg Foster, Senior Executive Vice President, IMAX Corp. and CEO of IMAX Entertainment. “We are delighted to join our longtime partners Wanda Pictures, along with Shanghai Film Group, Edko Film, Le Vision Pictures and Talent International Film, in bringing the highest- quality film content and most inspiring cinematic experience to Chinese moviegoers in the coming months. In fact, there is such a great demand for local-language product that we are considering adding more to our summer slate.” About IMAX China IMAX China is a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, and is incorporated under the laws of Cayman Islands. IMAX China was established by IMAX Corporation specifically to oversee the expansion of IMAX's business throughout Greater China. IMAX China trades on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code “HK.1970.” About IMAX Corporation IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you’ve never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX theatres to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, and, as such, IMAX’s network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe. IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto and Los Angeles, with offices in London, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing. As of Mar. 31, 2016, there were 1,066 IMAX theatres (952 commercial multiplexes, 17 commercial destinations and 97 institutions) in 68 countries. On Oct. 8, 2015, shares of IMAX China, a subsidiary of IMAX Corp., began trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code “HK.1970.” IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, IMAX DMR®, Experience It In IMAX®, An IMAX 3D Experience®, The IMAX Experience®, IMAX Is Believing® and IMAX nXos® are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information about the Company can be found at www.imax.com. You may also connect with IMAX on Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), Twitter (www.twitter.com/imax) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies). ### This press release contains forward looking statements that are based on IMAX management's assumptions and existing information and involve certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in IMAX’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. For additional information please contact: Media: Investors: IMAX Corporation - New York IMAX Corporation – New York Ann Sommerlath Jessica Kourakos 212-821-0155 212-821-0110 [email protected] [email protected] Entertainment Media: IMAX China, Shanghai Principal Communications Group - Kenneth Ke Los Angeles 86.21.2315.7110 Melissa Zukerman/Paul Pflug [email protected] 323-658-1555 [email protected] Business Media: Sloane & Company – New York [email protected] Whit Clay 212-446-1864 [email protected] .
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