Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment's Dr. Seuss' The Lorax Comes to Life in IMAX® Theatres March 2
3D-CG Feature From the Creators of Despicable Me and the Imagination of Dr. Seuss to Open in 276 IMAX® Digital Theatres
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28, 2012 /CNW/ - IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Universal Pictures today announced that the 3D-CG feature Dr. Seuss' The Lorax will be released in the immersive IMAX® 3D format on Friday, Mar. 2. The film is directed by Chris Renaud (Despicable Me) and features the voices of Danny DeVito, Ed Helms, Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Rob Riggle, Jenny Slate and Betty White. Dr. Seuss' The Lorax will open in 269 IMAX® digital theatres domestically, simultaneous with the film's North American wide release. The animated adventure will also open in seven IMAX® digital theatres internationally, with additional runs debuting over the following weeks. Additional playdates will be added as pending bookings are confirmed.
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Dr. Seuss' The Lorax: An IMAX 3D Experience has been digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® through proprietary IMAX DMR® technology. With crystal clear images, laser-aligned digital sound and theatre geometry that maximizes field of view, IMAX provides the world's most immersive movie experience.
About Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
From the creators of Despicable Me and the imagination of Dr. Seuss comes the 3D-CG feature Dr. Seuss' The Lorax, an adaptation of the classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope. The animated adventure follows the journey of a 12-year-old as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.
Danny DeVito lends his vocal talents to the iconic title character of the Lorax, while Ed Helms voices the enigmatic Once-ler. Also bringing their talents to the film are global superstars Zac Efron as Ted, the idealistic youth who searches for the Lorax, and Taylor Swift as Audrey, the girl of Ted's dreams. Rob Riggle will play financial king O'Hare, and beloved actress Betty White will portray Ted's wise Grammy Norma.
Dr. Seuss' The Lorax is the third feature created by Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment (Despicable Me, Hop). The film has been rated PG (Parental Guidance Suggested - Some Material May Not Be Suitable for Children) for brief mild language. www.theloraxmovie.com
Dr. Seuss' The Lorax: An IMAX 3D Experience is scheduled to play day-and-date at the following IMAX theatres beginning March 2:
UNITED STATES |
Alabama |
Hoover – Rave Patton Creek 15 + IMAX |
Huntsville – Rave Valley Bend 18 + IMAX |
Tuscaloosa – Cobb Hollywood 16 Cinemas + IMAX |
Alaska |
Anchorage – Regal Tikahtnu Stadium 16 + IMAX |
Fairbanks – Regal Goldstream Stadium 16 + IMAX |
Arizona |
Glendale – AMC Westgate 20 with IMAX |
Mesa – Dickinson Gateway 12 IMAX Theatre |
Phoenix – AMC Deer Valley 30 with IMAX |
Phoenix – AMC Desert Ridge 18 with IMAX |
Tucson – AMC Loews Foothills 15 with IMAX |
Arkansas |
Little Rock – Dickinson Chenal 9 IMAX Theatre |
California |
Alhambra – Regal Edwards Alhambra Renaissance Stadium 14 + IMAX |
Aliso Viejo – Regal Aliso Viejo Stadium 20 + IMAX |
Arcadia – AMC Santa Anita 16 with IMAX |
Brentwood – Rave Brentwood 14 + IMAX |
Burbank – AMC Burbank 16 with IMAX |
Camarillo – Regal Camarillo Palace Stadium 12 + IMAX |
Covina – AMC Covina 30 with IMAX |
Cupertino – AMC Cupertino Square 16 with IMAX |
Dublin – Regal Hacienda Crossings Stadium 21 + IMAX |
El Cajon – Regal Parkway Plaza Stadium 18 + IMAX |
El Dorado Hills – Regal El Dorado Stadium 14 + IMAX |
Emeryville – AMC Bay Street 16 with IMAX |
Escondido – Regal Escondido Stadium 16 + IMAX |
Fairfield – Regal Fairfield Stadium 16 + IMAX |
Fresno – Regal Fresno Stadium 22 + IMAX |
Lancaster – Cinemark 22 + IMAX |
Long Beach – Regal Long Beach Stadium 26 + IMAX |
Los Angeles – AMC Century City 15 with IMAX |
National City – AMC Plaza Bonita 14 with IMAX |
Orange – AMC 30 At The Block with IMAX |
Riverside – AMC Tyler Galleria 16 with IMAX |
Rowland Heights – AMC Puente Hills 20 with IMAX |
San Diego – AMC Mission Valley 20 with IMAX |
San Diego – AMC Palm Promenade 24 with IMAX |
San Diego – Regal Mira Mesa Stadium 18 + IMAX |
San Jose – AMC Eastridge 15 with IMAX |
San Jose – AMC Saratoga 14 with IMAX |
Santa Clara – AMC Mercado 20 with IMAX |
Santa Clarita – Regal Valencia Stadium 12 + IMAX |
Simi Valley – Regal Civic Center Stadium 16 + IMAX |
South Gate – Regal South Gate Stadium 20 + IMAX |
Stockton – Regal City Centre Stadium 16 + IMAX |
Temecula – Regal Temecula Stadium15 + IMAX |
Torrance – AMC Del Amo 18 with IMAX |
Woodland Hills – AMC Promenade 16 with IMAX |
Colorado |
Aurora – AMC Arapahoe Crossing 16 + IMAX |
Colorado Springs – Cinemark Carefree Circle + IMAX |
Denver – Regal Colorado Center 9 + IMAX |
Highlands Ranch – AMC Highlands Ranch 24 + IMAX |
Lakewood – UA Colorado Mills Stadium 16 + IMAX |
Westminster – AMC Orchard 12 with IMAX |
Westminster – AMC Westminster Promenade 24 with IMAX |
Connecticut |
Manchester – Rave Buckland Hills 18 + IMAX |
Milford – Rave Connecticut Post 14 + IMAX |
Plainville – AMC Loews Plainville 20 with IMAX |
District of Columbia |
Washington – AMC Loews Georgetown 14 with IMAX |
Florida |
Altamonte Springs – AMC Altamonte Mall 18 with IMAX |
Aventura – AMC Aventura 24 with IMAX |
Destin – Rave Destin Commons 14 + IMAX |
Fort Myers – Regal Gulf Coast Town Center Stadium 16 + IMAX |
Jacksonville – AMC Regency 24 with IMAX |
Lakeland – Cobb Lakeside 18 + IMAX |
Merritt Island – Cobb Merritt Square 16 + IMAX |
Miami – Cobb Dolphin 19 + IMAX |
Oldsmar – AMC Woodlands Square 20 with IMAX |
Orange Park – AMC Orange Park 24 with IMAX |
Orlando – AMC Loews Universal Cineplex 20 with IMAX |
Orlando – Regal Waterford Stadium 20 + IMAX |
Panama City Beach – The Grand 16 + IMAX Pier Park – Panama City |
Pensacola – Rave Pensacola Bayou 15 + IMAX |
Sarasota – AMC Sarasota 12 with IMAX |
South Miami – AMC Sunset Place 24 with IMAX |
St. Augustine – The World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater |
St. Petersburg – Muvico Baywalk 20 + IMAX |
Sunrise – Regal Sawgrass Stadium 23 + IMAX |
Tallahassee – AMC Tallahassee Mall 20 with IMAX |
Tampa – AMC Veterans 24 with IMAX |
West Palm Beach – Muvico Parisian 20 + IMAX |
Georgia |
Atlanta – Regal Atlantic Station 16 + IMAX |
Augusta – Regal Augusta Exchange Stadium 20 + IMAX |
Buford – Regal Mall of Georgia Stadium 20 + IMAX |
Cumming – AMC Avenue Forsyth 12 with IMAX |
Kennesaw – AMC Barrett Commons 24 with IMAX |
Lithonia – AMC Stonecrest 16 with IMAX |
Macon – AmStar 16 + IMAX – Macon |
Morrow – AMC Southlake Pavilion 24 with IMAX |
Hawaii |
Honolulu – Regal Dole Cannery Stadium 18 + IMAX |
Idaho |
Boise – Regal Boise Stadium 21 + IMAX |
Illinois |
Batavia – Goodrich Randall 15 IMAX |
Country Club Hills – AMC Loews Country Club Hills 16 with IMAX |
Edwardsville – AMC Showplace Edwardsville 12 with IMAX |
Hodgkins – AMC Loews Quarry Cinemas 14 with IMAX |
Lincolnshire – Regal Lincolnshire Stadium 21 + IMAX |
Lombard – AMC Yorktown 17 with IMAX |
Naperville – AMC Showplace Naperville 16 with IMAX |
New Lenox – AMC Showplace New Lenox 14 with IMAX |
Peoria – Rave Grand Prairie 18 + IMAX |
Rockford – AMC Showplace Rockford 16 with IMAX |
Schaumburg – AMC Loews Streets of Woodfield 20 with IMAX |
Skokie – AMC Showplace Village Crossing 18 with IMAX |
South Barrington – AMC South Barrington 30 with IMAX |
Woodridge – Cinemark @ Seven Bridges + IMAX |
Indiana |
Evansville – Showplace Cinemas East 18 + IMAX |
Fort Wayne – Rave Jefferson Pointe 18 + IMAX |
Indianapolis – AMC Showplace Indianapolis 17 with IMAX |
Indianapolis – AMC Showplace Traders Point 12 with IMAX |
Noblesville – Goodrich Hamilton 16 IMAX |
Portage – Goodrich Portage 16 IMAX |
Schererville – AMC Showplace Schererville 12 with IMAX |
Iowa |
Davenport – Rave Davenport 53 + IMAX |
Kansas |
Leawood – AMC Town Center 20 with IMAX |
Olathe – AMC Studio 30 with IMAX |
Wichita – 21st Street Warren IMAX |
Kentucky |
Louisville – Rave Stonybrook 20 + IMAX |
Newport – AMC Newport On The Levee 20 with IMAX |
Louisiana |
Baton Rouge – Rave Mall of Louisiana 15 + IMAX |
Bossier City – Regal Louisiana Boardwalk Stadium 14 + IMAX |
Harahan – AMC Elmwood Palace 20 with IMAX |
Metairie – AMC Clearview Palace 12 with IMAX |
Slidell – The Grand 16 + IMAX – Slidell |
Maine |
Saco – The Cinemagic + IMAX in Saco |
Maryland |
Baltimore – AMC Loews White Marsh 16 with IMAX |
Columbia – AMC Columbia 14 with IMAX |
Frederick – Regal Westview Stadium 16 + IMAX |
Gaithersburg – AMC Loews Rio Cinemas 18 with IMAX |
Largo – AMC Magic Johnson Capital Center 12 with IMAX |
Owings Mills – AMC Owings Mills with IMAX |
Silver Spring – Regal Majestic Stadium 20 + IMAX |
Massachusetts |
Boston – AMC Loews Boston Common 19 with IMAX |
Danvers – AMC Loews Liberty Tree Mall 20 with IMAX |
Methuen – AMC Loews Methuen 20 with IMAX |
Randolph – Showcase Cinemas Randolph + IMAX |
Michigan |
Auburn Hills – AMC Star Great Lakes 25 with IMAX |
Grand Blanc – NCG Trillium Cinema + IMAX |
Grand Rapids – Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids North + IMAX |
Lansing – Celebration! Cinema Lansing + IMAX |
Livonia – AMC Livonia 20 with IMAX |
Sterling Heights – AMC Forum 30 with IMAX |
Ypsilanti – Rave Ann Arbor 20 + IMAX |
Minnesota |
Eden Prairie – AMC Eden Prairie Mall 18 with IMAX |
Edina – AMC Southdale 16 with IMAX |
Maple Grove – AMC Arbor Lakes 16 with IMAX |
Roseville – AMC Rosedale 14 with IMAX |
Missouri |
Chesterfield – AMC Chesterfield 14 with IMAX |
Hazelwood – Regal St. Louis Mills Stadium 18 + IMAX |
Independence – AMC Independence Commons 20 with IMAX |
Kansas City – AMC BarryWoods 24 with IMAX |
Saint Louis – Wehrenberg Ronnies 20 Cine + IMAX |
Springfield – ShowPlex Springfield 11 IMAX Theatre |
Nebraska |
Omaha – AMC Oakview Plaza 24 with IMAX |
Nevada |
Henderson – Regal Sunset Station Stadium 13 + IMAX |
Las Vegas – Brenden Theatres and IMAX at the Palms |
Las Vegas – Regal Red Rock Stadium 16 + IMAX |
North Las Vegas – Regal Aliante Stadium 16 + IMAX |
New Hampshire |
Hooksett – Cinemagic + IMAX in Hooksett |
New Jersey |
Cherry Hill – AMC Loews Cherry Hill 24 with IMAX |
Clifton – AMC Clifton Commons 16 with IMAX |
Elizabeth – AMC Jersey Gardens 20 with IMAX |
Hamilton – AMC Hamilton 24 with IMAX |
New Brunswick – AMC Loews New Brunswick 18 with IMAX |
Paramus – AMC Garden State 16 with IMAX |
Rockaway – AMC Rockaway 16 with IMAX |
New York |
Albany – Regal Crossgates Stadium 18 + IMAX |
Brooklyn – Regal Sheepshead Bay 14 + IMAX |
Deer Park – Regal Deer Park Stadium 16 + IMAX |
New Rochelle – Regal New Roc Stadium 18 + IMAX |
New York City – AMC Loews 34th Street 14 with IMAX |
New York City – AMC Empire 25 with IMAX |
New York City – AMC Loews Kips Bay 15 with IMAX |
Port Chester – AMC Loews Port Chester 14 with IMAX |
Rochester – Cinemark Tinseltown USA + IMAX |
Stony Brook – AMC Loews Stony Brook 17 with IMAX |
Westbury – Regal UA Westbury Theatre Stadium 12 + IMAX |
White Plains – National Amusements City Center 15 + IMAX: Cinema De Lux |
Williamsville – Regal Transit Center Stadium 18 + IMAX |
North Carolina |
Cary – Regal Crossroads Stadium 20 + IMAX |
Charlotte – Regal Stonecrest Stadium 22 + IMAX |
Concord – AMC Concord Mills 24 with IMAX |
Durham – Stone Southpoint Cinemas + IMAX |
High Point – Regal Palladium Stadium 14 + IMAX |
Raleigh – The Wells Fargo IMAX Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum |
Winston-Salem – The Grand 18 + IMAX – Winston-Salem |
Ohio |
Beavercreek – Rave The Greene 14 + IMAX |
Columbus – AMC Easton Town Center 30 with IMAX |
Columbus – AMC Lennox Town Center 24 with IMAX |
Oklahoma |
Moore – Moore Warren IMAX |
Oklahoma City – AMC Quail Springs Mall 24 with IMAX |
Tulsa – AMC Southroads 20 with IMAX |
Tulsa – Cinemark Tulsa + IMAX |
Oregon |
Bend – Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 + IMAX |
Eugene – Regal Valley River Center Stadium 15 + IMAX |
Portland – Regal Lloyd Center 10 + IMAX |
Tigard – Regal Bridgeport Village Stadium 18 + IMAX |
Pennsylvania |
Bensalem – AMC Neshaminy 24 with IMAX |
Center Valley – Rave Promenade 16 + IMAX |
Dickson City – Great Escape Dickson City 14 IMAX |
King of Prussia – Regal King of Prussia Stadium + IMAX |
Lititz – Penn Cinema IMAX |
Philadelphia – AMC Franklin Mills Mall 14 with IMAX |
Reading – R/C Reading Movies 11 + IMAX |
Tarentum – Cinemark Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills + IMAX |
Warrington – Regal Warrington Crossing Stadium 22 + IMAX |
West Homestead – AMC Loews Waterfront 22 with IMAX |
Rhode Island |
Providence – Providence Place Cinemas 16 + IMAX |
South Carolina |
Charleston – Southeast Cinemas Citadel Mall IMAX Stadium 16 |
Simpsonville – Great Escape Simpsonville 14 IMAX |
Tennessee |
Chattanooga – Rave East Ridge 18 + IMAX |
Hendersonville – Regal Streets of Indian Lake Stadium 16 + IMAX |
Knoxville – Regal Pinnacle Stadium 18 + IMAX |
Nashville – Regal Opry Mills Stadium 20 + IMAX |
Texas |
Amarillo – Regal Amarillo Star Stadium 14 + IMAX |
Arlington – AMC The Parks At Arlington 18 with IMAX |
Austin – AMC Barton Creek Square 14 with IMAX |
Austin – Regal Gateway Stadium 16 + IMAX |
Colleyville – B + B Colleyville Cinema Grille with IMAX |
Corpus Christi – Cinemark Century 16 + IMAX |
Dallas – AMC Northpark 15 with IMAX |
Dallas – Cinemark 17 + IMAX |
Frisco – AMC Stonebriar 24 with IMAX |
Garland – AMC Firewheel 18 with IMAX |
Highland Village – AMC Highland Village 12 with IMAX |
Houston – AMC Gulf Pointe 30 with IMAX |
Mesquite – AMC Mesquite 30 with IMAX |
San Antonio – Santikos Palladium IMAX |
Sugar Land – AMC First Colony 24 with IMAX |
Tomball – Santikos Silverado 16 IMAX |
Utah |
Centerville – Megaplex 14 + IMAX at Legacy Crossing |
Salt Lake City – Megaplex 12 at the Gateway ATK IMAX Theatre |
Sandy – Megaplex 17 + IMAX at Jordan Commons |
South Jordan – Megaplex 20 + IMAX at The District |
Virginia |
Alexandria – AMC Hoffman Center 22 with IMAX |
Ashburn – Regal Fox Stadium 16 + IMAX |
Hampton – AMC Hampton Towne Centre 24 with IMAX |
Hampton – VASC IMAX Theatre |
Manassas – Regal Manassas Stadium 14 + IMAX |
McLean – AMC Tysons Corner 16 with IMAX |
Midlothian – Regal Commonwealth Stadium 20 + IMAX |
Virginia Beach – AMC Lynnhaven 18 with IMAX |
Woodbridge – AMC Potomac Mills 18 with IMAX |
Washington |
Bellevue – Lincoln Square Cinemas IMAX Theatre |
Kent – AMC Kent Station 14 with IMAX |
Lacey – Regal Martin Village Stadium 16 + IMAX |
Lynnwood – AMC Alderwood 16 with IMAX |
Seattle – Pacific Science Center PACCAR IMAX |
Seattle – Regal Thornton Place Stadium 14 + IMAX |
Spokane – AMC River Park Square 20 with IMAX |
Tukwila – AMC Southcenter 16 with IMAX |
Wisconsin |
Wauwatosa – AMC Mayfair Mall 18 with IMAX |
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CANADA |
Alberta |
Calgary – Empire Studio 16 Country Hills IMAX |
Calgary – Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre Chinook IMAX |
Edmonton – Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton IMAX |
British Columbia |
Victoria – Cineplex SilverCity Victoria Cinemas IMAX |
Manitoba |
Winnipeg – Cineplex SilverCity Polo Park Cinemas IMAX |
Newfoundland |
St. John's – Empire Studio 12 + IMAX |
Nova Scotia |
Halifax – Empire Theatres Bayers Lake IMAX |
Ontario |
Ancaster – Cineplex SilverCity Ancaster Cinemas IMAX |
Gloucester – Cineplex SilverCity Gloucester Cinemas IMAX |
Kanata – AMC Kanata 24 with IMAX |
Kitchener – Empire Theatres Kitchener IMAX |
London – Cineplex SilverCity London Cinemas IMAX |
Mississauga – AMC Courtney Park 16 with IMAX |
Mississauga – Cineplex Coliseum Mississauga Cinemas IMAX |
Toronto – AMC Yonge + Dundas 24 with IMAX |
Whitby – AMC Whitby 24 with IMAX |
Windsor – Cineplex SilverCity Windsor Cinemas IMAX |
Woodbridge – Cineplex 18 Woodbridge + IMAX |
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INTERNATIONAL |
Brazil |
Curitiba – Dom Bosco IMAX Palladium Shopping Center** |
Rio de Janeiro – UCI 18 Cinemas New York City Center IMAX** |
Sao Paulo – Espaco Unibanco Pompeia IMAX** |
Malaysia |
Petaling Jaya – TGV Cinemas Sunway Pyramid IMAX** |
Philippines |
Las Pinas City – SM City Southmall IMAX Theatre** |
Manila – SM Cinema North Edsa IMAX Theatre** |
Singapore |
Singapore – Shaw Lido Cineplex 11 IMAX** |
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IMAX Corporation is one of the world's leading entertainment and technology companies, specializing in the creation and delivery of premium, awe-inspiring entertainment experiences. With a growing suite of cutting-edge motion picture and sound technologies, and a globally recognized entertainment brand, IMAX is singularly situated at the convergence of the entertainment industry, innovation and the digital media world. The industry's top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX theatres to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, and as such, the IMAX network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe. The Company's new digital projection and sound systems - combined with a growing blockbuster film slate - are fueling the rapid expansion of the IMAX network in established markets such as North America, Western Europe, and Japan, as well as emerging markets such as China and Russia. IMAX deliver the world's best cinematic presentations using proprietary IMAX®, IMAX 3D®, and IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-Mastering) technologies. IMAX DMR enables virtually any motion picture to be transformed into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience®.
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