As you know, many movie theatres around the world are
temporarily closed in support of important community, state, and
national efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.
I wanted to reach out to you, our fans, with a personal note of
hope and gratitude in this challenging time.
First and foremost, your health and safety — along with the
well-being of our employees, theatre workers, and their families
and communities — are our top priority at IMAX. We’ve supported
these closures for that very reason and strongly believe that
public health should continue to come first as the film industry
navigates this unprecedented situation. When the time is right,
IMAX will be ready to serve you again with the most immersive
theatrical experience in the world.
Like many other companies, we’ve had to dramatically change how
we operate to keep our employees safe. Please know that the
incredible IMAX team is working hard from home to make sure that —
when theatres do reopen — the biggest blockbusters are ready to
roll on IMAX screens. We’re also using this time to pull a few of
our dream projects off the shelf and think of new ways to make The
IMAX Experience even better for you. Globally, many studio releases
are on hold, but rest assured we will be ready when it is safe to
return to theatres.
When I joined IMAX in the ‘90s, we didn’t yet play blockbusters.
Today we work with the world’s most innovative filmmakers on
projects beyond imagination – from the far reaches of space to the
depths of the ocean and everywhere in between. At every turn, we
are relentlessly focused on empowering creatives to tell great
stories and express their true visions to fans. Storytelling guides
our company and drives an industry that employs hundreds of
thousands of dedicated professionals around the world. In good
times and bad, we are honored and grateful to help bring you great
stories and participate in this vital, cherished part of the human
experience.
It’s an uncertain time for all of us — in the weeks and months
ahead, do what you need to do to take care of yourself, and give
yourself permission not to be perfect. Above all, stay healthy and
safe.
Thank you. We can’t wait to bring you The IMAX Experience again
as soon as possible.
Rich Gelfond
