Pathe Cinemas Sets Five-Screen and Co-Distribution Deal With Imax as French Box Office Recovery Continues
variety.comPatrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Multi-territory European cinema operator, Pathe Cinemas has expanded its existing deal with premium large format technology company Imax.
The new agreement sees the addition of five new Imax With Laser systems in Europe, including four in France. The new agreement also spans distribution, with Imax and Pathe Live, Pathe’s subsidiary dedicated to production and distribution of event cinema, set to release three upcoming Pathe Live films across the Imax network.
The first of the three films under the deal will be the first-ever ‘Filmed for Imax’ classical ballet stage performance released in cinemas.
Co-produced by Paris Opera and Pathe Live and distributed worldwide by Pathe Live, Rudolf Nureyev’s choreographed ballet “Swan Lake” will be performed by the Paris Opera Ballet and filmed next summer with Imax certified cameras for a global release at the end of 2024.
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