Latest Action/Adventure from the Makers of 'The Matrix' Trilogy to Open in 110 IMAX Theatres Worldwide
LOS ANGELES, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation and WarnerBros. Pictures announced today that Speed Racer, the new live-action film fromthe creators of The Matrix trilogy, will open in North America on 84 IMAXscreens on May 9, 2008, simultaneously with the movie's wide release. Thepicture will also open internationally in 26 IMAX(R) theatres during the daysand weeks following the domestic launch.
Speed Racer has been digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image andsound quality of The IMAX Experience(R) with IMAX DMR(R) (DigitalRe-mastering) technology. Warner Bros. Pictures will be the exclusivedistributor of the film to IMAX theatres worldwide.
'In IMAX theatres, audiences can experience the next best thing toactually sitting in the driver's seat during this high-speed adventure,' saidDan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution at Warner Bros. Pictures. 'Theriveting action and stunning special effects make it an ideal fit for IMAX'sformat.'
'Speed Racer has all the elements for a powerful IMAX experience, with itsbroad appeal and spectacular effects,' said Veronika Kwan-Rubinek, Presidentof International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. 'We are excited to beexhibiting the film internationally in this unique format.'
'With up to 14,000 watts of digital surround sound and crystal clear,larger-than-life images, this movie looks and sounds amazing in IMAX, andwe're very excited to give Speed Racer fans a premium way to experience thisincredible thrill ride,' added Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAXFilmed Entertainment. 'Warner Bros. Pictures, the Wachowski brothers and JoelSilver have once again created an edge-of-your-seat adventure that is ideallysuited for The IMAX Experience.'
About Speed Racer
From the Wachowski brothers and producer Joel Silver, creators of thegroundbreaking 'The Matrix' trilogy, comes the high-octane, live-action familyadventure 'Speed Racer,' which follows the adventures of the young racecardriver Speed (Emile Hirsch) in his quest for glory in his thunderous Mach 5.The Wachowski brothers directed 'Speed Racer' from their own screenplay. JoelSilver, Grant Hill, Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski are the producers, withDavid Lane Seltzer, Michael Lambert and Bruce Berman serving as executiveproducers. The film stars Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, SusanSarandon, Matthew Fox, Benno Furmann, Hiroyuki Sanada, Asian pop superstarRain, and Richard Roundtree. Based on the classic series created by animepioneer Tatsuo Yoshida, the live-action 'Speed Racer' will showcase the kindof revolutionary visual effects and cutting-edge storytelling that have becomethe benchmarks of the Wachowski brothers' films. 'Speed Racer' is a WarnerBros. Pictures presentation, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, ofa Silver Pictures Production, in association with Anarchos Productions. Thisfilm is rated PG.
