IMAX Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an entertainment technology company worldwide. It specializes in digital and film-based motion picture technologies. The company operates in eight segments: IMAX Systems, Theater System Maintenance, Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, Film Production and IMAX DMR, Film Distribution, Film Post-Production, Theater Operations, and Other. The IMAX Systems segment designs, manufactures, sells, or leases IMAX theater projection system equipment. The Theater System Maintenance segment maintains IMAX theater projection system equipment in the IMAX theater network. The Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements segment provides IMAX theater projection system equipment to an exhibitor in exchange for a share of the box-office and concession revenues. The Film Production and IMAX DMR segment produces films and performs film re-mastering services. The Film Distribution segment distributes films for which the company has distribution rights. The Film Post-Production segment provides film post-production and film print services. The Theater Operations segment owns and operates IMAX theaters. The Other segment engages in camera rental business, as well as offers after market sales services for projection system parts and 3D glasses. The company serves institutional customers, such as science and natural history museums, zoos, aquaria, and other educational and cultural centers, as well as commercial multiplex exhibitors. It also sells or leases its theater systems to theme parks, tourist destination sites, fairs, and expositions. As of June 30, 2011, the company operated 560 IMAX theatres, including 417 commercial multiplex, 25 commercial destination, and 118 institutional in 46 countries. IMAX Corporation was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.
| Company Symbol: | IMAX |
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Movies & Entertainment |
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| URL: | http://www.imax.com/ |