Cobb Theatres Previews Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol The IMAX Experience®

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cobb Theatres, the highly respected national exhibitor recognized for operating first-class entertainment venues and IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX) (TSM: IMX), today announced early previews of Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol The IMAX Experience — five days in advance of the film's North American wide release on Dec. 21, 2011. Starting Friday, Dec. 16, Cobb Theatres' Dolphin 19 in Miami FL; Merritt Square 16 in Merritt Island FL; Lakeside 18 in Lakeland, FL and Hollywood 16 in Tuscaloosa, AL will show daily IMAX screenings of this highly anticipated fourth installment of the blockbuster franchise.  In addition, special advance screenings will begin Thursday, Dec. 15th.

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"We are thrilled to offer this special preview of Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol to our IMAX guests. Not only will they see the film before everyone else, they can also experience first-hand the visually stunning action sequences shot with IMAX® cameras," said Jeremy Welman, chief operating officer, Cobb Theatres.

The film is directed by two-time Academy Award®-winner Brad Bird, and stars Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg, Jeremy Renner and Paula Patton. Tickets are now available at www.cobbtheatres.com or via Kiosk ticketing in the theatre lobbies.

About Cobb Theatres

Cobb Theatres, based in Birmingham, Ala., is a progressive motion picture exhibitor operating 253 screens at 21 locations throughout the Southeastern United States. We continuously invest in state-of-the-art technology including 100% digital projection and sound, IMAX and D-BOX MFX seats. Cobb Theatres is committed to being the leader in providing the ultimate entertainment experience, while maintaining a rich heritage of family values and integrity. CineBistro, the premiere cinema and dinner-and-a-movie concept, created by Cobb Theatres is currently being developed around the country and have seven locations operating in Tampa FL, Miami FL, Vail CO, Hampton VA, Richmond VA and Atlanta, GA. For more information on Cobb Theatres or CineBistro, visit www.cobbtheatres.com.

About IMAX Corporation

IMAX Corporation is one of the world's leading entertainment and technology companies, specializing in the creation and delivery of premium, awe-inspiring entertainment experiences. With a growing suite of cutting-edge motion picture and sound technologies, and a globally recognized entertainment brand, IMAX is singularly situated at the convergence of the entertainment industry, innovation and the digital media world. The industry's top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX theatres to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, and as such, the IMAX network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe. The Company's new digital projection and sound systems - combined with a growing blockbuster film slate - are fueling the rapid expansion of the IMAX network in established markets such as North America, Western Europe, and Japan, as well as emerging markets such as China and Russia. IMAX theaters deliver the world's best cinematic presentations using proprietary IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, and IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-Mastering) technologies. IMAX DMR enables virtually any motion picture to be transformed into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience®. 

IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto and Los Angeles, with offices in London, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing.  As of September 30, 2011, there were 583 IMAX theatres (441 commercial multiplex, 23 commercial destination and 119 institutional) operating in 48 countries.

IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, IMAX DMR®, Experience It In IMAX®, An IMAX 3D Experience® and The IMAX Experience® 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).

SOURCE Cobb Theatres

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