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Star Wars: The Force Awakens $8.1 Million Opening Weekend in 270 IMAX Theatres in China
IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that Star Wars: The Force Awakens, released by The Walt Disney Studios, blasted into the Chinese market with a two-day opening gross of $8.1 million from 270 IMAX®theatres, making it the highest IMAX two-day opening weekend of all time in China, surpassing Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron (with$6.6 million).
Globally, Star Wars: The Force Awakens now has amassed more than $179 million from 940 IMAX theatres, of which $108.7 millioncomes from 391 domestic IMAX sites and $70.3 million from 549 international locations (including China).
In addition to its record two-day opening weekend, Star Wars: The Force Awakens grossed $4.3 million on Saturday, setting a record for that day in IMAX in China. The film beat the previous Saturday record holder, Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, with $3.5 million.
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens is an unparalleled worldwide phenomenon, having broken records across the board — and now,The Force Awakens continues to thrill fans and make history with this record-setting Chinese debut in IMAX,” said Greg Foster, Senior Executive Vice President, IMAX Corp. and CEO of IMAX Entertainment. “The growth of the Chinese market and appetite forHollywood titles in China has resulted in this benchmark IMAX opening; but more importantly, it successfully establishes the Star Warsfranchise on the mainland, creating a new tradition of event movie-going in the IMAX network for future Chinese audiences.”
The IMAX® 3D release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens was digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX’s customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.
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RESERVE SYMPHONY IN THE STARS: A GALACTIC SPECTACULAR DESSERT PARTY AT DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
Don’t Forget! There’s a sweet new way to have even more out-of-this-world fun now-March 19, 2016 with Symphony in the Stars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® at Walt Disney World® Resort.
On the menu, look for lots of Star Wars-themed dessert treats, including the popular Droid and Darth Vader cupcakes, a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and a souvenir Chewbacca stein to take home.
The dessert party costs $69 for adults and $39 for children. Tax and gratuity are included. Book today by calling 407-939-3463 or by visiting Disneyworld.com/dine.
Why Disney Won’t Be Taking Magic Wristbands to Its Chinese Park
MagicBands, the colorful electronic bracelets used by millions of customers at Walt Disney Co. resorts in Orlando, Florida, won’t be making it to the company’s newest theme park in China.
NEW “LION GUARD” ADVENTURE TO DEBUT AT DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM FEB. 7
Beginning Feb. 7, 2016, a new interactive experience, based on the hit Disney Channel movie “The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar,” will debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park at Walt Disney World® Resort.
The Lion Guard Adventure allows young Guests to become honorary members of the Lion Guard as they explore the park in search of five main characters from the popular TV movie – Kion, Bunga, Fuli, Beshte, and Ono. These characters are represented as colorful statues that are perfect for a kid-sized photo-ops.
Like the movie, the experience encourages interest in protecting animals and caring for nature. Once they complete the adventure, each child can take a special pledge to become an honorary member of “The Lion Guard” and receive a special button.
The experience will be offered in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park through late March, as one of many activities celebrating the debut of “The Lion Guard” series on Disney Channel and Disney Junior.
Disney World: The Real Marathon Starts Now
The Walt Disney World Marathon concluded on Sunday morning with tens of thousands of well-conditioned runners navigating their way through the 26.2-mile course that goes through all four of Disney‘s theme parks.
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Have you heard about Disney’s new princess, Moana? She’s kind of the first Polynesian princess with The Rock as her sidekick. Yeah, The Rock. Here’s all you need to know about Disney’s next hit movie.
