IMAX And Omnijoi Cinemas Expand Revenue Share Partnership In China With 15-Theatre Agreement

IMAX Corporation IMAX and Omnijoi Cinema Development Co., Ltd. (Omnijoi Cinemas), formerly known as Jiangsu Eudemonia Blue Ocean Cinema Development Co., Ltd., today announced an expansion of the parties' revenue sharing arrangement with the addition of 15 new IMAX® theatre systems in China. This agreement brings Omnijoi Cinemas' total IMAX commitment to 31 theatres and positions the exhibitor as the third-largest IMAX exhibitor partner in China and fifth-largest globally. IMAX Logo "Today's agreement will see Omnijoi Cinemas nearly double its IMAX footprint – a significant commitment that underscores the success of the IMAX business model and the continued demand for The IMAX Experience® among Chinese moviegoers," said IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond. "Omnijoi is a valued partner that shares our passion for innovation and quality and together we look forward to continuing to change the way audiences in China experience today's biggest blockbusters." "This partnership is a direct result of the success of our existing IMAX theatres that have delighted our guests with the best Chinese and Hollywood films in the world's most immersive cinematic format," said Mr. Yang Shu, Vice President, Omnijoi Media Group. "As we continue to expand our network of cinemas, IMAX will be a flagship attraction at our upcoming complexes – one we are confident will continue to support our business."