IMAX Corp., Paramount Pictures, Shangri-La Ent. and Warner Bros. Pictures announced that Robert Zemeckis' BEOWULF will be released domestically in IMAX 3-D simultaneously with the motion picture's premiere in conventional theaters on Nov. 16, 2007. The film will be released internationally within three weeks of the domestic launch.
BEOWULF will be digitally converted into IMAX 3-D and re-mastered into the sound quality of The IMAX Experience through IMAX DMR (Digital Re-mastering) technology. Paramount Pictures will be the distributor of the motion picture to IMAX theaters domestically, and Warner Bros. Pictures will be the distributor internationally.
Inspired by the 9th century English epic poem, BEOWULF combines a digitally enhanced live-action filmmaking technology with an all-star cast that includes Ray Winstone, Anthony Hopkins, John Malkovich, Robin Wright Penn, Brendan Gleeson, Crispin Glover, Alison Lohman and Angelina Jolie. Neil Gaiman and Roger Avary (PULP FICTION) adapted the legend for the screen.
"IMAX 3-D has enabled us to tell stories in a whole new way, and we are very excited to offer moviegoers a chance to experience 'Beowulf' in this incredible format," said Zemeckis. "IMAX lends itself to the incredible image detail in BEOWULF and, in 3-D, it will transport the audience directly into the story."
"IMAX has provided the world's most spectacular 3-D presentations for more than two decades, and as we continue to work with world-class organizations like Paramount Pictures, Shangri-La Ent. and Warner Bros. Pictures on groundbreaking 3-D projects, we're reinforcing IMAX 3-D as the gold standard," said IMAX co-chairmen/co-ceos Richard L. Gelfond and Bradley J. Wechsler. "Audiences loved the last IMAX 3-D release we did with Robert Zemeckis, so we're obviously very optimistic about the potential BEOWULF holds for the IMAX theatre network."
"Our partners at Paramount Pictures, Shangri-La Ent. and Warner Bros. Pictures have done a fantastic job of combining the 3-D-savvy vision of Robert Zemeckis with a great cast, and we believe that moviegoers are going to love it in IMAX theatres," said Greg Foster, chairman/president of IMAX Filmed Ent. "The unique geometry of IMAX theatres will enable audiences to feel as if they are actually in the movie as they experience it in IMAX 3-D."
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