HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE: International IMAX 3D Distribution Details

Jim here. Here are the details on the international IMAX distribution of HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE. I am surprised they mentioned their new digital projector rollout in the release as the reviews are not good. The resolution is terrible when sitting closer to the screen. Perhaps they have solved this issue? We will soon find out. If you see HPHBP in IMAX digital, please let us know your thoughts and where you sat in the theater.

Here is the press release:

IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) and Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: The IMAX 3D Experience is the widest IMAX international release ever, opening in conjunction with the film's general release commencing on July 15th in 62 IMAX theatres internationally. Domestically, the picture will launch Wednesday, July 15th in select IMAX theatres in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago and expand shortly thereafter.

In IMAX(R) 3D theatres, the film will feature approximately 12 minutes of the movie's explosive opening sequence exclusively in live-action IMAX 3D, a special element fans last enjoyed in the final fight scene in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in 2007.

"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the widest IMAX release ever internationally, a true testament to the continued appeal of this tremendous franchise and the growing interest in this format," said Veronika Kwan-Rubinek, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. "We are excited to partner with IMAX once again on this next installment of our incredibly successful series."

"As the Harry Potter series has evolved into a worldwide phenomenon, our partnership with IMAX has become invaluable in terms of delivering something extra to the fans around the globe," said Dan Fellman, President of Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.

"We're pleased to be able to share this film with our expanded audience, which has grown significantly since the previous installment in the Harry Potter series, thanks to the rollout of our digital projection system," said IMAX CEORichard L. Gelfond. "Special features in IMAX continue to attract fans and repeat viewings, and we are looking forward to sharing the special 3D opening with consumers around the world."

"The level of anticipation for this film has been building since last fall," added Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "Moviegoers and Potter fans will have the opportunity to experience the film in a very unique way this summer, and we're excited to extend this opportunity to a much broader audience this year."

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: An IMAX 3D Experience is scheduled to play beginning July 15th (day-and-date) at the following IMAX(R) theatres:

INTERNATIONAL

Australia
Melbourne - Highpoint Hoyts IMAX
Melbourne - Melbourne IMAX
Perth - Carousel Hoyts IMAX
Sydney - Entertainment Quarter Hoyts Sydney
Sydney - LG IMAX Theatre Sydney

Austria
Graz - Cineplexx 8055 Graz
Vienna - Cineplexx Apollo Das Kino

Brazil
Sao Paolo - Bourbon Shopping Center IMAX Theater

China
Beijing - IMAX Theatre at the China National Film Museum
Beijing - IMAX Theatre UME Beijing International
Beijing - Shijingcheng Wanda Cinema
Changchun - Wanda International Cinema Changchun
Changsha - Changsha Wanda International Cinema
Shanghai - IMAX Theatre at Peace Cinema
Suzhou - Suzhou Science and Cultural Arts Centre

Czech Republic
Prague - Oskar IMAX Theatre - Palace Flora

Ecuador
Guayaquil - Nescafe IMAX Malecon 2000

France
Paris - Gaumont Disney Village IMAX

Germany
Berlin - CineStar IMAX 3D, Sony Center Berlin

Hong Kong
Kowloon - BEA IMAX Theatre

India
Hyderabad - PRASAD IMAX Theatre
Mumbai - IMAX Adlabs Theatre
Kolkatta - Aeren R. IMAX Theatre at Mani Square Pvt. Ltd.

Japan
Kanagawa - 109 Cinemas Kawasaki
Minoh - 109 Cinemas Minoh
Saitama - 109 Cinemas Shobu

Korea
Gwangju - CGV Gwangju
Ilsan - CGV Ilsan
Seoul - CGV Wangsipni
Seoul - CGV Yongsan

Mexico
Cuernavaca - Cinemex Diana IMAX Theatre
Guadalajara - Cinepolis Galerias Guadalajara IMAX Theatre
Juarez - Cinepolis Las Misiones Cd. Juarez IMAX Theatre
Mexico City - Cinepolis Perisur IMAX Theatre
Mexico City - Cinepolis Universidad IMAX Theatre
Monterrey - Cinepolis Galerias Valle Oriente IMAX Theatre
Toluca - Cinepolis Galerias Metepec IMAX Theatre
Torreon - Cinemas Martinez
Veracruz - Cinepolis Las Americas IMAX Acuario de Veracruz

Netherlands
Amsterdam - Pathe Arena

New Zealand
Auckland - SKYCITY IMAX Theatre Queen Street

Philippines
Edsa - SM City North Edsa Mall
Manila - San Miguel Coca-Cola IMAX Theatre

Russia
Moscow - KinoStar City @ Mega Belaya Dacha
Moscow - Nescafe IMAX Theatre
St. Petersburg - Coca-Cola IMAX Kinostar City

Spain
Barakaldo - Yelmo Cines Megapark
Malaga - Yelmo Cines Plaza Mayor
Oviedo - Yelmo Cines Los Prados

Taiwan
Taipei - Samsung IMAX Miramar Cinemas

Thailand
Bangkok - KrungSri IMAX Siam Paragon

Turkey
Ankara - Ankara AFM IMAX
Istinye - AFM Istinye Park IMAX

UAE
Dubai - Grand Megaplex 21 IMAX

UK
Birmingham - IMAX Cinema Millennium Point
Bradford - National Media Museum IMAX Bradford
Glasgow - Glasgow Science Centre IMAX Cinema
Greenwich - ODEON Greenwich
London - BFI London IMAX Cinema
Manchester - ODEON Manchester IMAX Cinema at The Printworks
Wimbledon - ODEON Wimbledon

UKRAINE
Kiev - IMAX Theatre

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