AMC Theatres to Host Exclusive Pre-Release WARCRAFT Screenings in IMAX 3D

AMC Theatres (NYSE: AMC) and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) are teaming up with Legendary and Universal to bring WARCRAFT to fans one day before the epic 3D adventure's official release. Beginning Wednesday, June 8 at 7 p.m., fans at 12 AMC locations in 10 markets can see WARCRAFT, based on Blizzard Entertainment's global phenomenon, in IMAX 3D, 24 hours before its release, scheduled in theaters nationwide at 7 p.m. June 9. Tickets for the June 8 event are on sale now online at amctheatres.com/warcraft and at the box office at participating locations.

"Long-time fans have waited years to see this story on the big screen, and we're ecstatic to provide them with the opportunity to become immersed in the story through The IMAX Experience a day before it's available anywhere else," said Elizabeth Frank, executive vice president and chief content & programming officer, AMC Theatres.

"We are excited to work with our friends and partners at AMC in offering our most loyal fans this exclusive early release of WARCRAFT - a direct BULLSEYE for our core fan-boy audience - in IMAX 3D," said Greg Foster, Senior Executive Vice President, IMAX Corp. and CEO of IMAX Entertainment.

In addition to being the first to see the movie, fans who attend the IMAX preview screenings at AMC will receive an event lanyard and mini one-sheet, and the screening will include 10 minutes of exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, as well as interviews direct from the red-carpet premiere.

Ticket prices for the AMC-IMAX debut varies by location. Tickets for all other WARCRAFT opening weekend showtimes are available beginning May 6. For more information and to purchase tickets, guests can visit amctheatres.com/warcraft.

Participating AMC locations:

Boston
AMC Loews Boston Common 19

Chicago
AMC Showplace Village Crossing 18

Dallas
AMC North Park 15

Houston
AMC Gulf Point 30

Kansas City
AMC Town Center 20

Los Angeles
AMC Century City 15
AMC Universal Citywalk 19

New York
AMC EMPIRE 25
AMC Garden State 16

San Francisco
AMC Metreon 16

Seattle
AMC Loews Alderwood Mall 16

Washington D.C.
AMC Tysons Corner 16

About AMC Theatres

AMC Theatres delivers distinctive and affordable movie-going experiences in 385 theatres with 5,380 screens located primarily in the United States. AMC has propelled innovation in the theatrical exhibition industry and continues today by delivering more comfort and convenience, enhanced food & beverage, greater engagement and loyalty, premium sight & sound, and targeted programming. AMC operates the most productive theatres in the country's top markets, including No. 1 market share in the top three markets (NY, LA, Chicago) http://www.amctheatres.com.

About the Film

From Legendary Pictures, Blizzard Entertainment and Universal Pictures comes WARCRAFT, an epic adventure of world-colliding conflict based on Blizzard Entertainment's global phenomenon.

The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: Orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their family, their people and their home.

So begins a spectacular saga of power and sacrifice in which war has many faces, and everyone fights for something.

Directed by Duncan Jones (Moon, Source Code) and written by Charles Leavitt and Jones, the film starring Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Ben Foster, Dominic Cooper, Toby Kebbell, Ben Schnetzer, Rob Kazinsky and Daniel Wu is a Legendary Pictures, Blizzard Entertainment and Atlas Entertainment production.

The producers are Charles Roven, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Alex Gartner and Stuart Fenegan. Jillian Share, Brent O'Connor, Michael Morhaime and Paul Sams serve as executive producers. Rob Pardo, Chris Metzen, Nick Carpenter and Rebecca Steel Roven co-produce. WARCRAFT will be released by Universal Pictures. www.warcraftmovie.com

About Legendary Legendary is a leading media company with film (Legendary Pictures), television and digital (Legendary Television and Digital Media) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions dedicated to owning, producing and delivering content to mainstream audiences with a targeted focus on the powerful fandom demographic. Through complete or joint ownership, Legendary has built a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted brand which consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment including some of the world's most popular intellectual property. In aggregate, Legendary Pictures-associated productions have realized grosses of more than $12 billion worldwide at the box office. To learn more visit: www.legendary.com.

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 offices in London, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing. As of March 31, 2016, there were 1,066 IMAX theatres (952 commercial multiplexes, 17 commercial destinations and 97 institutions) in 68 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 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).

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