March 2008
IMAX Corporation, one of the world's leading digital entertainment and technology companies, and Northstar Media, a strategically diverse television program distribution company, announced today that the two companies have partnered on a distribution arrangement whereby Northstar Media has been appointed exclusive representative for the IMAX XXI Film Package consisting of 21 award-winning high-def IMAX(R) films including, key titles: TOM HANKS PRESENTS MAGNIFICENT DESOLATION: WALKING ON THE MOON 3D, SPACE STATION, INTO THE DEEP, T-REX: BACK TO THE CRETACEOUS and BLUE PLANET.
Under the terms of the agreement, Northstar Media will have the worldwide television, VOD, mobile, and broadband rights to this package marking the first time that all 21 titles have been available for these outlets. The announcement was made jointly today by Greg Foster, Chairman and President, Filmed Entertainment, IMAX Corporation and Andy Weir, Co-President, Northstar Media.
"We're thrilled to work with Northstar Media. This partnership represents IMAX expanding its footprint as we begin to deliver The IMAX Experience(R) in high definition television," said Greg Foster.
"Only IMAX can take you from the bottom of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space," commented Weir. "The IMAX brand is world famous and is well respected for its breathtaking imagery and high-quality entertainment. This collection represents some of the most successful films in the company's history. And the fact that the films have already been transferred to high definition makes this opportunity extremely exciting for us."
The 21 titles are:
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