NEW YORK, March 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX
Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) CEO Richard L.
Gelfond offered the following statement on the passing of
Michael Lynne, Member of the Board
of Directors of IMAX since July
2013:
"It is with great sadness that IMAX learned of the passing of
Michael Lynne," said IMAX CEO
Richard L. Gelfond. "Michael was
much more than a great director of IMAX. He was a great friend to
us all, and a source of inspiration who generously shared his
wisdom and values. We will miss him greatly and send our
condolences to Ninah and his family."
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 additional
offices in London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Shanghai. As of December 31, 2018, there were 1,505 IMAX theater
systems (1,409 commercial multiplexes, 14 commercial destinations,
82 institutional) operating in 80 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).
For additional information please contact:
Media: IMAX Corporation – New
York Adam
Davis 212-821-0116 adavis@imax.com
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Investors: IMAX Corporation – New
York Michael K.
Mougias 212-821-0187 mmougias@imax.com
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