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| Still from the 'Ant-Man and The Wasp' ScreenX Trailer |
The announcement follows the successful release of Marvel Studios' Black Panther in ScreenX, the world's first multi-projection system that provides a 270-degree film viewing experience.
"Watching Black Panther move through Wakanda and Busan in the panoramic format was a thrilling experience, and we are excited to see Ant-Man and The Wasp magnified in this transformative, bigger-than-life format for audiences," said Victoria Alonso, Executive Vice President, Physical Production, Marvel Studios.
"The innovative and immersive environment created by ScreenX is truly amazing and a wonderful way to enjoy a film like Ant-Man and The Wasp," said Jeff Forman, Senior Vice President, International Theatrical Sales, The Walt Disney Studios. "We look forward to fans being able to connect and experience the film in ways they have never imagined."
In the past 12 months, ScreenX has seen a surge in the number of ScreenX installed auditoriums, which has grown from 107 to 142, a 33% increase year-over-year. Additional screens are expected to be equipped with the unique technology across China, the U.S. and Europe in the coming months, expanding current total screens by more than 30% by the end of 2018.
This includes a deal with B&B Theatres announced earlier this year at CinemaCon 2018 that will bring four new ScreenX locations to the U.S. through 2019, including the largest ScreenX experience in the world opening soon in Kansas City.
This includes a deal with B&B Theatres announced earlier this year at CinemaCon 2018 that will bring four new ScreenX locations to the U.S. through 2019, including the largest ScreenX experience in the world opening soon in Kansas City.
"Disney and Marvel Studios continue to be a pleasure to work with, as we collectively look towards the future of cinema by making innovative experiences available to movie fans around the world. Building on Black Panther's success in ScreenX, we expect great things this summer with Ant-Man and The Wasp taking on our multi-projection, panoramic technology," said Byung-Hwan Choi, CEO of CJ 4DPLEX.
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes Ant Man and The Wasp, a new chapter featuring heroes with the astonishing ability to shrink.
In the aftermath of Captain America: Civil War, Scott Lang grapples with the consequences of his choices as both a Super Hero and a father. As he struggles to rebalance his home life with his responsibilities as Ant-Man, he's confronted by Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pymwith an urgent new mission.
Scott must once again put on the suit and learn to fight alongside The Wasp as the team works together to uncover secrets from the past.
Ant-Man and The Wasp is directed by Peyton Reed and stars Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Pena, Walton Goggins, Bobby Cannavale, Judy Greer, Tip "T.I." Harris, David Dastmalchian, Hannah John-Kamen, Abby Ryder-Fortson, Randall Park, with Michelle Pfeiffer, with Laurence Fishburne, and Michael Douglas.
Kevin Feige is producing with Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Stephen Broussard, Charles Newirth, and Stan Lee serving as executive producers. Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers, Paul Rudd & Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari wrote the screenplay.
About ScreenX:⏩ Ant-Man and The Wasp hits U.S. theaters on July 6, 2018.
ScreenX is the world's first multi-projection system designed to enhance the cinematic immersiveness of the theatre setting. It was created in 2012 by CJ CGV, part of South Korean conglomerate CJ Group, as one of the company's industry-changing "next cinema formats", alongside 4DX, the global-leader in multisensory cinema technology with motion and environmental effects.
ScreenX allows moviegoers to experience beyond the frame of the movie screen by utilizing a proprietary system that expands images of feature films and pre-show advertising to create an immersive, panoramic, 270-degree format that projects onto three walls of theaters.
To date, ScreenX has been installed in over 142 screens around the world, including 86 screens in South Korea; 44 screens in China; 3 in the United States; 4 in Turkey; 2 in Vietnam and 1 in Thailand, Japan, and Indonesia.
SOURCE: ScreenX
