August 10, 2009 (FinancialWire) — Warner Bros. Pictures and IMAX Corp. (NASDAQ: IMAX) (TSX: IMX) announced that Under the Sea 3D, narrated by Jim Carrey, will return to select IMAX(R) theatres for a special limited time engagement beginning Wednesday, August 19th.

Last February, Under the Sea 3D opened to strong reviews in 49 IMAX theatres domestically and three locations internationally and has since grossed more than $15 million in worldwide box office.

Under the Sea 3D offers a uniquely inspirational and entertaining way to explore the ocean wilderness. Moviegoers will be able to experience face-to-face encounters with some of the most mysterious and stunning creatures of the sea. In IMAX(R) 3D, the images literally leap off the screen and float around the theatre, putting the audience IN the movie.

Under the Sea 3D follows the 2006 box office hit Deep Sea 3D, which has surpassed $80 million in worldwide box office receipts. Deep Sea 3D continues to draw audiences after 150 weeks in release, demonstrating the strong legs and significant appeal for which original IMAX 3D productions are often known.

“We are delighted to offer more audiences in more places the opportunity to experience this breathtakingly beautiful and inspiring original IMAX 3D underwater adventure from the talented filmmakers behind Deep Sea 3D,” said Dan Fellman, president of Domestic Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.

“Under the Sea 3D is a must-see for audiences of all ages. This is a shining example of what IMAX and this esteemed filmmaking team does best. We’re thrilled that more moviegoers can now take the plunge and experience up-close some of the most extraordinary marine creatures ever filmed — all in amazing IMAX 3D,” said Greg Foster, chairman and president, IMAX Filmed Entertainment.

Under the Sea 3D was filmed in IMAX 3D by award-winning director/Cinematographer Howard Hall, produced by Toni Myers, executive produced by Graeme Ferguson, and produced for Howard Hall Productions by Michele Hall. In addition to Under the Sea 3D and Deep Sea 3D, Hall, Ferguson and Myers were all part of the accomplished filmmaking team behind IMAX’s first underwater 3D adventure, Into The Deep, which has grossed more than $70 million since its 1991 release.

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