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ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX (NYSE:
IMAX) and Pathé Live in partnership with Mercury Studios and Queen
Films announced today that, for the very first time, one of the
world's biggest bands will perform on cinema's biggest screens with
the global release of "QUEEN ROCK MONTREAL," exclusively in IMAX® beginning
January 18, 2024. This exhilarating
live concert from 1981 is a window into Queen in their most
unalloyed form, giving audiences a larger-than-life, front-row
immersive experience. The film was digitally re-mastered for the
first time into the image and sound quality of The IMAX
Experience®, including 12-channel surround sound, crystal-clear
images, and IMAX's customized theatre geometry. Rock & roll
royalty Freddie Mercury,
Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John
Deacon take to the stage in a historic and exhilarating
performance of their greatest hits including "We Will Rock You,"
"Somebody To Love," "Under Pressure," Bohemian Rhapsody," "Another
One Bites the Dust," "We Are The Champions," and additional songs
from popular album The Game including "Dragon Attack," "Play
the Game," and more. Executive producers include Geoff Kempin and Alice
Webb for Mercury Studios and Jim
Beach and Matilda Beach for
Queen Films.
"I don't think we quite realized it at the time, but this film
has preserved one of the highest peaks in Queen's touring life, on
stage in the old glory days. The director was very much focused on
Freddie, and this now stands as probably the most precious intimate
capture ever of Mr. Mercury at his full awesome power," said
Brian May. Added Roger Taylor, "Enjoy. We were young!"
"QUEEN ROCK MONTREAL" will be
released in over 450 IMAX locations globally for four days
beginning January 18. Participating
territories include the United
States, Canada,
United Kingdom, France, Germany, South
Africa, Australia,
Brazil, and Mexico, to name a few. For a list of theatres
and to purchase tickets please visit
https://www.queeninimax.com.
"QUEEN ROCK MONTREAL" captures
a pivotal moment in the band's history. When Queen returned for the
fourth time to Montreal's
18,000-seat Forum in November 1981,
where this concert was recorded, it was after a 15-month absence
during which they became the biggest band in the world. Fueled by
the release of The Game album, their smash single
"Under Pressure," and extensive touring, Queen now dominated the
charts in every major territory across the globe.
The two shows that took place in Montreal – November
24 and 25, 1981 – were arranged specifically to set Queen up
for another first: shooting a full-length concert film to properly
document their live show, highlighting the state-of-the art sound
recording. Having spent almost two years on the road, the group was
ready for such a challenge and hit Montreal in top form for what would end up
being two consecutives sold out, legendary nights.
"QUEEN ROCK MONTREAL" not only
delivers Queen in their rawest form but captures the unparalleled
musicianship and vocal talents of Freddie, Brian, Roger and John
performing together. Showcasing the group in their pre-Hot
Space album era, before keyboards would find a place in the
band's touring line up, this classic concert film shows these
talented musicians in total cohesion while finding space to
demonstrate their individual strengths. Directed by Saul Swimmer, "QUEEN ROCK MONTREAL" marks the first concert captured on
film of this legendary and groundbreaking band.
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 systems to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways,
making IMAX's network 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 September 30, 2023, there were 1,731 IMAX systems
(1,651 commercial multiplexes, 12 commercial destinations, 68
institutional) operating in 87 countries and territories. Shares of
IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, trade
on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code "1970."
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About Pathé Live
Pathé Live is a pioneer in global distribution of event cinema.
Over the last 10 years, the subsidiary of Pathé group has released
over 200 events in cinemas including operas (Metropolitan Opera
Live in HD in French speaking territories), classical ballets
(producer and worldwide distributor of the Bolshoi Ballet cinema
series which ended right after the beginning of the war) and
record-breaking music concerts such as BTS - LOVE YOURSELF IN
SEOUL (2019), MYLENE FARMER 2019 – THE FILM (2019) and
INDOCHINE – CENTRAL TOUR IN CINEMA (first ever Filmed for
IMAX concert film – 2022 – French speaking territories only).
Pathé Live strives to reach the widest international audience with
epic, prestigious and unmissable cultural events combining uniquely
communal cinematic experiences with the highest quality image,
sound and comfort tailored for the big screen.
Assets
IMAX PUBLICITY or EPK.tv
For additional information please contact:
For IMAX:
Stacey
Leinson
SLeinson@imax.com
For Team Queen:
42West
TeamQueen@42West.net
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