First-Ever Filmed for IMAX Concert Release, INDOCHINE – CENTRAL TOUR IN CINEMA, to Debut Exclusively in Select IMAX Locations across Europe on November 23, 2022
NEW YORK, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Pathé Live today announced a new partnership to bring French pop-rock band INDOCHINE to IMAX screens this Fall. This week, the sold-out INDOCHINE – CENTRAL TOUR concert at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon, France on June 25, 2022, will be shot with 22 IMAX-certified cameras — the first concert ever to be released through the Filmed for IMAX camera program.
The event cinemas release will launch exclusively in IMAX theatres across France and select markets on November 23, 2022, before screening for one-evening only in non-IMAX theatres the following day. Outside of France, the exclusive event cinema release will play in Belgium, Switzerland and other select markets, with additional details to be announced in the coming weeks.
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the most popular French band, the CENTRAL TOUR has sold more than 400 000 tickets over its 6 stadium shows. It was launched at Stade de France on May 21st in front of 97 036 fans which is a record-breaking number attendance among all events held at this location (sport and concert events combined). The spectacular live show features a 147 feet high (45 meters) central tower and the specially designed biggest led screen ever used in a Live concert (27,000 sq ft / 1,400 led panels).
The concert film INDOCHINE – CENTRAL TOUR IN CINEMA is directed by Hans Pannecoucke, produced by KMS, Sony Music and JYL Productions and distributed exclusively in cinemas by Pathé Live.
“IMAX continues to be a global destination for fandom of all kinds, and INDOCHINE is a perfect example of how we're creating unique and immersive entertainment events on the international stage,” said Megan Colligan, President of IMAX Entertainment. “We're grateful for the…