IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto and Los Angeles, with offices in London, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX theatres to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, and, as such, IMAX's network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe. IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you've never imagined.
IMAX China trades on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code "HK1970." IMAX China was established by IMAX Corporation specifically to oversee the expansion of IMAX's business throughout Greater China. IMAX China is a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, and is incorporated under the laws of Cayman Islands. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX's customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie. The IMAX® 3D release of Mojin-The Lost Legend will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience ® with proprietary IMAX DMR ® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. We could not think of a better way to culminate our 2015 film slate than partnering with our longtime partners Wanda and Huayi Brothers and new partner Beijing Enlight Pictures to bring this remarkable film to IMAX fans in China." "The suspenseful and visual nature of this film, combined with the Chinese cultural interest in treasure-hunting, makes Mojin-The Lost Legend a perfect fit for The IMAX Experience®. " IMAX gained incredible momentum this year with Chinese hits and record box-office including within the last few months films like Monster Hunt and Lost in Hong Kong, and we look forward to continuing that success through the holiday season with Mojin-The Lost Legend," said Greg Foster, Senior Executive Vice President, IMAX Corp. TOKU is owned and operated by Olympusat, Inc., and it’s currently available on Armstrong, AT&T U-verse, Cablevision Optimum, Claro TV, Comcast Xfinity and Hotwire Communications, Consolidated Communications or on-demand through Amazon Prime and .įor more information on TOKU’s programming, please visit tokuhd.Mojin-The Lost Legend, which is based on author Muye Zhang's eight best-selling Chinese novels about a group of young treasure hunters, is directed by Wuershan ( Painted Skin: The Resurrection) and stars Kun Chen, Bo Huang, Qi Shu, Angelababy and Yu Xia. It’s updated, however, in that the cast will appeal to a younger demographic than a leathery-faced, albeit great character actor such as Harrison Ford can deliver.
Indiana Jonesesque in style and format, Candle in the Tomb: The Weasel Grave makes use of similar plotlines, supernatural elements, comedic timing, is filmed in wide expansive locations like Inner Mongolia, and of course features plenty of weasels. Xu Lu, Hao Hao, Ryan Liu, Li Yu Jie and Zhang Ji Nan as White Dog costar. The photograph triggers memories of how he met his current team of tomb raiders and his first adventure setting him on a course as a tomb expert. As he packs, he comes across an old photo of himself from his college days back in the 1960s. Told in flashback, Candle in the Tomb: The Weasel Grave is a prequel to Mojin: The Lost Legend (The Ghouls) and Candle in the Tomb.Ĭandle in the Tomb: The Weasel Grave tells the story of Hu Ba Yi (Ethan Juan), a renowned middle-aged tomb raider who is getting ready for another adventure sometime during the 1980s. If the candle went out, it was a sign from the spirits that the robbers were unwelcome and must leave. The title of the novel and film is based on an old Chinese superstition whereby grave robbers would place a lighted candle in the southeast corner of a tomb upon entering.
The 20-part adventure TV series is the second installment in the Candle in the Tomb franchise directed by Guan Hu, which is based on the best-selling Chinese novel Ghost Blows Out the Light by Zhang Muye. West Palm Beach, FL – J–TOKU, the only 24/7 live and on-demand network dedicated to that delivers the most popular and sought-after live-action titles and riveting cult classics from Asia dubbed into English, is pleased to announce the network TV premiere of Candle in the Tomb: The Weasel Grave, which air s on Jat 8:00 p.m.