WWII Action Drama FURY Charges Into Select Overseas IMAX' Theatres, Beginning Today

Imax Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX), Sony Pictures Entertainment and QED International have announced that Fury, the World War II action drama from director David Ayer (End of Watch)that stars Brad Pitt, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive Imax format and released into Imax theatres in select international territories starting today, Oct. 16.

Fury, which features a strong supporting cast including Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, Michael Pena, Jon Bernthal, Jason Isaacs and Scott Eastwood, will be released in more than 25 overseas Imax markets through early 2015, including Australia, Japan, Mexico, Spain and the U.K.

"Fury is a beautifully crafted film from the exceptionally talented David Ayer, with whom we look forward to kick-starting what we believe will become a long-lasting partnership," said Greg Foster, Senior Executive Vice President, Imax Corp. and CEO of Imax Entertainment. "With its striking visuals and powerful drama, Fury is the perfect offering for our overseas EXHIBITION partners this Fall."

The Imax release of Fury will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The Imax Experience with proprietary Imax DMR (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX's customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.

About Fury:

April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy (Brad Pitt) commands a Sherman tank and her five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered and outgunned,and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon,Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany. Written and directed by David Ayer, the film is produced by Bill Block, David Ayer, Ethan Smith, and John Lesher. The executive producers are Brad Pitt, Sasha Shapiro, Anton Lessine, Alex Ott, and Ben Waisbren. The film, a Columbia Pictures presentation in association with QED International and LStar Capital, is a Le Grisbi Productions / CRAVE Films production. For more information about Fury, visit the official website at www.sonypictures.com/movies/fury/.

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Imax is headquartered in New York, Toronto and Los Angeles, with offices in London, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing. As of June 30, 2014, there were 868 Imax theatres (735 commercial multiplexes, 19 commercial destinations and 114 institutions) in 59 countries.

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