Mumbai: Imax Corporation and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. has announced that Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa will open domestically on November 7 in a record 130 Imax announce including 35 new locations equipped with Imax’s digital projection system, in conjunction with the film’s nationwide release. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is the second of five DreamWorks Animation films slated for release in Imax theatres from June 2008 to May 2010.
The film will also open in 30 Imax theatres internationally during the days and weeks following the domestic launch. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa has been digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The Imax Experience with Imax DMR technology.
"This movie looks and sounds incredible in Imax and we’re very excited to offer fans a premium way to embark on this next big adventure with all the lovable characters from Madagascar," said DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg. "We always strive to deliver a premium entertainment experience to our audience and that’s what Imax is all about."
"Our fantastic relationship with DreamWorks Animation has given moviegoers a whole new way to experience top notch animated movies and we’re very excited to share this next highly anticipated Madagascar adventure with Imax fans worldwide," said Imax Filmed Entertainment chairman and president Greg Foster. "With crystal clear images, powerful digital surround sound and Imax’s immersive theatre geometry, audiences watching Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa: The Imax Experience will be transported to the vast planes of Africa alongside the film’s star characters, Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria."
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa joins four other DreamWorks Animation movies previously announced and slated for release in Imax’s format, including Kung Fu Panda, as well as the studio’s first three 3D titles, Monster vs. Aliens (March 2009), How to Train Your Dragon (March 2010) and Shrek Goes Fourth (May 2010).
