Statement By IMAX Corporation

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NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX - News) (TSX:IMX - News) today commented that a false press release was issued that stated IMAX was being acquired by The Walt Disney Company. The Company has not been acquired, nor is it in discussions with The Walt Disney Company about a potential acquisition.

About IMAX Corporation

IMAX Corporation is one of the world's leading entertainment technology companies, specializing in immersive motion picture technologies. The worldwide IMAX network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event Hollywood films around the globe, with IMAX(R) theatres delivering the world's best cinematic presentations using proprietary IMAX, IMAX(R) 3D, and IMAX DMR(R) technology. IMAX DMR is the Company's groundbreaking digital re-mastering technology that allows it to digitally transform virtually any conventional motion picture into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience(R). The IMAX brand is recognized throughout the world for extraordinary and immersive entertainment experiences for consumers. As of June 30, 2009, there were 394 IMAX theatres (273 commercial, 121 institutional) operating in 44 countries.

IMAX(R), IMAX(R) 3D, IMAXDMR(R), An IMAX 3D Experience(R) and The IMAX Experience(R) 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/imaxnews) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).

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IMAX Corporation, New York
Media:
Sarah Gormley
  212-821-0155
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Heather Anthony
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  203-682-8243
  hanthony@imax.com
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Sloane & Company, New York
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