Focus Questions: 1. Analyze IMAX’s general and industry environments and identify the opportunities and challenges it faces. Imax can be considered as a part of 3 different industries : photographic equipment‚ video and picture production and also video distribution If we had to consider only the video production and distribution‚ one may say that IMAX is evolving in a very competitive environment. In fact‚ the rivalry between competitors is really harsh‚ mainly because of the presence of
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case study. Basic Concepts The IMAX strategy is two pronged. The 1st prong is to expand beyond institutional environments by opening IMAX theatres within multiplexes or convert existing multiplex screens. 2nd the launch of more Hollywood films in IMAX format. Key Issues 1.) Could IMAX thrive as a niche player that made large format films and systems? 2.) Would increasing the number of Hollywood movies released to IMAX format save the firm or just dilute the IMAX brand? 3.) Should Hollywood movies
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IMAX Case Study Malika Drumgoole Frank Thomas Rondell Rush Donte Rucker Amadou Berete Deshantelle Rogers Seminar: Issues in Management Instructor: Dr. Yao October 14‚ 2011 Abstract IMAX is in a dilemma as to whether it should be sold to other giants such as Sony‚ Disney or Time-Warner. The general environment of the movie industry is discussed. Porter’s five forces model is used to help identify the opportunities and threats for IMAX. An explanation of how the resources
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increased profits‚ IMAX is faced with a highly competitive market and focuses on being a leader in theater system lease and maintenance agreements‚ film production and distribution‚ and theatre operations. Key Facts IMAX provides itself on being a unique theatre experience and thrives on differentiation from any other theatre experience. The company uses extensive research and development to make continuous improvements to its technologies in theatre operations and film production. IMAX films are educational
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Background The IMAX Theatre¡K Organisational Description The word IMAX is drawn from the two words‚ ¡¥Maximum Image¡¦ which is designed to deliver the most immerse theatre experience in the world. The Imax theatre‚ Melbourne is operated by ¡¥World¡¦s Biggest Screen¡¦ Pty Limited and is a registered trademark of Imax corporation‚ Toronto‚ Canada‚ who is responsible for providing the projection equipment and colossal screens to facilitate the large format films. The Imax theatre in Carlton
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Issue Two issues identified in the case include: 1) if an increased number of Hollywood films released in IMAX format would weaken the brand and cause IMAX to lose its differentiation; and 2) if IMAX is capable of surviving in the industry without being acquired by a larger studio. Analysis IMAX is part of the motion picture production and distribution industry‚ which boasts large firms and studios to compete with‚ such as Disney/Pixar‚ MGM‚ and Regal Entertainment. The industry itself is tough
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The IMAX Corporation was coined from Multiscreen Corporation. Muiltiscreen Corporation dealt with combination of many small projectors to project one large image. This method of creating large movies had many difficulties. It led to the original founders of IMAX to embark on a mission to find a simpler way to project large cinemas. Upon the discovery that the image from a single [projector is far more clear than those of combined projectors they changed their name from multi screen to IMAX. IMAX is
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Adnan Bahrami MGT 401 H Dr. Makri 01 November 2010 IMAX Individual Paper After reading the IMAX: Larger than Life case and Are Movie Theaters Doomed? article‚ the theory learned in class is applied to decide whether IMAX would lose its differentiation if it exhibited too many Hollywood movies. Additionally‚ the company faces the question whether it should be sold to a larger studio such as Sony‚ Disney or Time-Werner. In the beginning‚ I discuss the impact of the General Environment on the
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1. Discuss IMAX’s business level strategy to date and proposed changes. (10 points) Products differentiation The large format movie system gives customers unique visual and audio movie watching experience that cannot be found in conventional movie theaters. IMAX is also differentiated by its library of films and locations. IMAX located itself in institutional environment and commercial multiplexes to target wider audiences include family‚ students‚ and tourists at different time during the day by
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environment analysis for IMAX *Strategic Management: An Integrated Approch (8th edition) by Charles Hill and Gareth Jones. *Startegic Management : Creating Competitive Advantage (5th edition) by Gregory Dess‚ G.T Lumpkin and Alan Eisner *Strategic Management (6th edition) by John Pearce and Richard Robinsons Environmental Analysis IMAX as a global firm interacts with multiple environments. Company takes inputs and distributes its output. Like every organization‚ IMAX has its internal and external
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