3D Entertainment Distribution Hires Former National Geographic IMAX(R) Film Sales Director

3D Entertainment Distribution Hires Former National Geographic IMAX(R) Film Sales Director

IMAX(R) Industry Veteran Patricia Brandino Joins the Company as VP Film Sales, North America

LOS ANGELES and LONDON, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- 3D Entertainment Distribution is pleased to announce that IMAX(R) industry veteran Patricia Brandino has joined the company in the newly created position of Vice President, Film Sales. Effective September 7th, Brandino will be responsible for theatrical sales of the company's current and future film catalogue in North America, including Jean-Michel Cousteau's "Dolphins and Whales 3D" released domestically at IMAX(R) 3D theatres earlier this year. She will report directly to Francois Mantello, the chairman of 3D Entertainment and its distribution unit.

"Patricia is a highly experienced and accomplished industry professional. Her knowledge of IMAX(R) theatre exhibition and track record as the head of distribution for National Geographic's IMAX(R) films, not to mention her long-standing relationships with many of the industry's key players, make her a great asset to our company," said Francois Mantello. "We are delighted to have such an established personality complement our existing team at a time when we are actively expanding our business activities and services."

"I am thrilled by the opportunity to play an active role in 3D Entertainment Distribution's business growth in North America," said Patricia Brandino. "The company has distinguished itself since its inception with an original and undisputedly highly successful underwater film series that fully takes advantage of the 3D giant screen medium."

Prior to joining the company, Brandino was with international television distribution company Minds Eye International as Managing Director, and before that with Utah-based Destination Cinema Inc. in the position of Director of Film Distribution for the National Geographic IMAX(R) theatre films "Forces of Nature" (2004), "Roar: Lions of the Kalahari" (2003) and "Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West" (2002), which have drawn millions of viewers.

Brandino began her career in the giant screen industry eighteen years ago as Director, Sales and Marketing at the Saskatchewan Science Centre's IMAX(R) theatre. She subsequently launched the National Geographic IMAX(R) theatre facility at the Royal British Columbia Museum in Victoria (BC) in 1998. The giant screen cinema industry association recognized this tremendous achievement the following year with the Best Theatre Launch Award at its annual conference.

3D Entertainment Distribution's portfolio of ocean conservation-based films includes the IMAX(R) theatre releases "Ocean Wonderland" (2003), "Sharks 3D" (2005) and "Dolphins and Whales 3D" (2008) presented by Jean-Michel Cousteau and narrated by actress and environmentalist Daryl Hannah. The first two titles have grossed over $56 million theatrically and continue to play in the US, while the newly released "Dolphins and Whales 3D" has already generated $8.3 million in gross receipts in its first six months ($4.3 million domestically).

3D Entertainment is currently in post-production on its first feature length film, "OCEANS 3D: Voyage of a Turtle" (85 minutes), which will hit Digital 3D Cinemas in 2009. The company also announced earlier this year that it has begun actively developing a new 42-minute film for IMAX(R) 3D theatres about sea turtles for a 2010 release.

About 3D Entertainment

Founded in 2001, 3D Entertainment is a fast-growing company focused on the production and distribution of unique and innovative underwater-themed 3D films for IMAX(R) theatres and Digital 3D Cinemas Worldwide. Its mission is to immerse audiences of all ages in unique 3D story-driven experiences that inspire and educate on the vital need to protect the oceans and their inhabitants. The company has developed an original growth strategy based on the overall control of all production- and post-production-related aspects of its Digital 3D film adventures. In 2007, a separate business unit, 3D Entertainment Distribution, was created to oversee all non-production-related activities from IMAX theatrical rights sales, film marketing, promotional events and educational outreach programs, to the development of ancillary markets. For more information, visit the company's corporate website at http://www.3defilms.com/

Press Contact:
Alexandra Body, 3D Entertainment Distribution, +1-800-819-7753,
alexbody@3DEfilms.com

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Source: 3D Entertainment

CONTACT: Alexandra Body of 3D Entertainment Distribution,
1-800-819-7753, alexbody@3DEfilms.com

Web site: http://www.3defilms.com/

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