LOS ANGELES -- IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures announced that Speed Racer, the new live-action film from the creators of The Matrix trilogy, will open in North America on 84 IMAX screens, simultaneously with the movie's wide release. The picture will also open internationally in 26 IMAX theatres during the days and weeks following the domestic launch.

Speed Racer has been digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience with IMAX DMR (Digital Re-mastering) technology. Warner Bros. Pictures will be the exclusive distributor of the film to IMAX theatres worldwide.

"In IMAX theatres, audiences can experience the next best thing to actually sitting in the driver's seat during this high-speed adventure," said Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution at Warner Bros. Pictures. "The riveting action and stunning special effects make it an ideal fit for IMAX's format."

"Speed Racer has all the elements for a powerful IMAX experience, with its broad appeal and spectacular effects," said Veronika Kwan-Rubinek, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. "We are excited to be exhibiting the film internationally in this unique format."

"With up to 14,000 watts of digital surround sound and crystal clear, larger-than-life images, this movie looks and sounds amazing in IMAX, and we're very excited to give Speed Racer fans a premium way to experience this incredible thrill ride," added Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "Warner Bros. Pictures, the Wachowski brothers and Joel Silver have once again created an edge-of-your-seat adventure that is ideally suited for The IMAX Experience."