The documentary, from Bad Robot, Glen Powell's Barnstorm Productions, Zipper Bros Films, IMAX Entertainment and Dolphin Entertainment reached over $2 million at the box office and was #1 on Prime Video when it was first released last summer
MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 16, 2025 / The Blue Angels have been enthralling people across the country and around the globe for more than 75 years. IMAX Entertainment and Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ:DLPN) proudly present a thrilling new 3D version of the documentary "The Blue Angels" taking audiences soaring with the Navy's elite Flight Demonstration Squadron. The documentary will be opening in IMAX institutional theatres across the globe, including the Smithsonian Udvar-Hazy Center IMAX, Carnival Cruises IMAX Theaters, and more.
Filmed For IMAX® immersive footage puts viewers directly into the cockpit for a firsthand view of the Blue Angels' precision flying, while the aerial shots deliver a spectacular showcase of the breathtaking maneuvers that have made them the world's premier jet team. The filmmakers behind "The Blue Angels" were granted unprecedented access-on the ground and in the air-to invite audiences along, from the first days of rigorous training through to the final show and the passing of the torch to a new team. But even as the documentary lifts the veil of the Blue Angels mystique, it only magnifies the Blue Angels magic.
"We're so proud of this majestic film and we're excited by the opportunity to share it with audiences for years to come in the IMAX institutional theaters," said Bill O'Dowd, CEO of Dolphin. "This, coupled with the new 3D recut of the film, are even more examples of IMAX's unique reach and ability to deliver an extraordinary viewing experience to audiences."
Producer J.J. Abrams adds, "A documentary following an entire year with the Blue Angels-and doing it in IMAX with tools that are traditionally used in narrative storytelling-felt like an amazing opportunity. Most of the preparation and planning went into filming the aerial maneuvers, but it doesn't compare to what they go through in preparing for their season. It's a remarkable thing to see."
Glen Powell, best known for his starring roles in Top Gun: Maverick and Twisters, stepped behind the camera to serve as a producer. "When we look up and see something spectacular, we just take it for granted that it is right," he notes. "But we don't see all the effort that it takes to bring that spectacular thing to life. Watching these people sit around the table literally 'chair flying' the entire demo and then breaking it down, you feel that relentless pursuit of perfection. It's a different language; you can't even process what they're saying, but you know there is intent behind everything. It really makes it crackle."
The Blue Angels will have a continuous roll-out across IMAX institutional theaters throughout the year, and will play at regular intervals in many theaters for years to come. Theaters screening The Blue Angels as of January 17, 2025 include:
BRANSON IMAX ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX - Branson, MO
SMITHSONIAN UDVAR-HAZY CENTER IMAX - Chantilly, VA
TENNESSEE AQUARIUM IMAX WITH LASER - Chattanooga, TN
AUTONATION IMAX 3D THEATER - Fort Lauderdale, FL
IMAX THEATRE IN THE INDIANA STATE MUSEUM - Indianapolis, IN
CARNIVAL HORIZON IMAX THEATER - Miami, FL
CARNIVAL VISTA IMAX THEATER - Miami, FL
MARBLES IMAX - Raleigh, NC
KRAMER IMAX THEATRE - Regina, SK, Canada
ESQUIRE IMAX - Sacramento, CA
IMAX DOME THEATER - San Jose, CA
PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER - Seattle, WA
GOODMAN IMAX DOME AT SCI-PORT DISCOVERY CENTER - Shreveport, LA
OMNIMAX THEATREAT THE ST. LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER - St. Louis, MO
IMAX THEATRE @ SCIENCE NORTH - Sudbury, ON, Canada
CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OF TALLAHASSEE IMAX - Tallahassee, FL
IMAX MELBOURNE - Carlton South, Melbourne, Australia
"The Blue Angels" is a Bad Robot, Zipper Bros Films, IMAX Entertainment and Dolphin Films Production, in association with Amazon MGM Studios, Sutter Road Picture Company, Diamond Docs and Barnstorm Productions.
About Dolphin
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN), founded in 1996 by Bill O'Dowd, has evolved from its origins as an Emmy-nominated television, digital and feature film content producer to a company with three dynamic divisions: Dolphin Entertainment, Dolphin Marketing and Dolphin Ventures.
Dolphin Entertainment: This legacy division, where it all began, has a rich history of producing acclaimed television shows, digital content and feature films. With high-profile partners like IMAX and notable projects including "The Blue Angels," Dolphin Entertainment continues to set the standard in quality storytelling and innovative content creation.
Dolphin Marketing: Established in 2017, this division has become a powerhouse in public relations, influencer marketing, management, branding strategy, talent booking and special events. Comprising top-tier companies such as 42West, The Door, Shore Fire Media, Special Projects, The Digital Dept., Elle Communications and Always Alpha, Dolphin Marketing serves a wide range of industries - from entertainment, music and sports to hospitality, fashion and consumer products.
Dolphin Ventures: This division leverages Dolphin's best-in-class cross-marketing acumen and business development relationships to create, launch and/or accelerate innovative ideas and promising products, events and content in our areas of expertise.
About IMAX Corporation
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. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX systems to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, making IMAX's network among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe.
IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles, with additional offices in London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Shanghai. As of September 30, 2024, there were 1,788 IMAX systems (1,714 commercial multiplexes, 12 commercial destinations, 62 institutional) operating in 89 countries and territories. Shares of IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code "1970".
IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, Experience It In IMAX®, The IMAX Experience®, DMR®, Filmed For IMAX®, IMAX LIVE, and IMAX Enhanced® are trademarks and trade names of IMAX Corporation or its subsidiaries that are registered or otherwise protected under laws of various jurisdictions. For more information, visit www.imax.com. You may also connect with IMAX on Instagram (www.instagram.com/imax), Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/imax), X (www.twitter.com/imax), and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).
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SOURCE: Dolphin Entertainment
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