IMAX USA : Fox And New Regency's The Revenant To Be Released In Select Domestic And Overseas IMAX® Theatres Starting January 14

, /PRNewswire/ -- (NYSE: ) and Twentieth Century Fox, a division of 21 Century Fox (NASDAQ: ), today announced that Fox and New Regency's Golden Globes-winning epic, The Revenant, directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu and starring , will receive a special limited engagement in theatres domestically and across select international markets beginning .

'The Revenant is a visually stunning, emotionally charged film that looks magnificent in ,' said , Senior Executive Vice President, and CEO of . 'We are excited to partner with our friends at Twentieth Century Fox and New Regency, as well as the visionary filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu and his two-time Academy Award-winning cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki in offering fans the opportunity to see this epic film in select theatres.'

The release of The Revenant is shown in its digitally re-mastered format, which includes the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images, coupled with customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.

About The Revenant:
Inspired by true events, The Revenant is an immersive and visceral cinematic experience capturing one man's epic adventure of survival and the extraordinary power of the human spirit. In an expedition of the uncharted American wilderness, legendary explorer () is brutally attacked by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. In a quest to survive, Glass endures unimaginable grief as well as the betrayal of his confidant (). Guided by sheer will and the love of his family, Glass must navigate a vicious winter in a relentless pursuit to live and find redemption. The Revenant is directed and co-written by renowned filmmaker, Academy Award® winner Alejandro G. Inarritu (Birdman, Babel). www.foxmovies.com/movies/the-revenant

About IMAX Corporation
, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you've never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX theatres to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, and, as such, IMAX's network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe.

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