IMAX Corporation, Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment, report they have finalized an agreement to release the superhero feature "Thor" in digital IMAX theatres worldwide day-and-date, May 6, 2011.
The film, based on the Marvel comic book character is directed by Kenneth Branagh, produced by Kevin Feige, starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins. Screenplay is by Ashley Edward Miller & Zack Stentz and Don Payne from a story by J. Michael Straczynski and Mark Protosevich.
"We're excited to continue our relationship with IMAX following the success we shared on 'Iron Man 2'", said Tim Connors, Chief Operating Officer, Marvel Studios.
"We look forward to fans experiencing the thrill of Thor in the immersive IMAX 3D format."
"Bringing iconic characters to life is something that Marvel Entertainment and Paramount do very well, and we're confident that 'Thor' will also come to life on the IMAX screen," said IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond.
"We're pleased to expand our relationship with Marvel and Paramount with 'Thor', which is a great addition to our summer tentpole slate," said Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment.
"We believe Thor will resonate with the IMAX audience by transporting them directly into the 3D world that Kenneth Branagh and the Marvel team have created for this epic film."
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IMAX Corporation, Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment, report they have finalized an agreement to release the superhero feature "Thor" in digital IMAX theatres worldwide day-and-date, May 6, 2011.
The film, based on the Marvel comic book character is directed by Kenneth Branagh, produced by Kevin Feige, starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins. Screenplay is by Ashley Edward Miller & Zack Stentz and Don Payne from a story by J. Michael Straczynski and Mark Protosevich.
"We're excited to continue our relationship with IMAX following the success we shared on 'Iron Man 2'", said Tim Connors, Chief Operating Officer, Marvel Studios.
"We look forward to fans experiencing the thrill of Thor in the immersive IMAX 3D format."
"Bringing iconic characters to life is something that Marvel Entertainment and Paramount do very well, and we're confident that 'Thor' will also come to life on the IMAX screen," said IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond.
"We're pleased to expand our relationship with Marvel and Paramount with 'Thor', which is a great addition to our summer tentpole slate," said Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment.
"We believe Thor will resonate with the IMAX audience by transporting them directly into the 3D world that Kenneth Branagh and the Marvel team have created for this epic film."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Thor"...
