Amazing Spider-Man To Hit IMAX 3D Cinemas

It has been revealed that Marc Webb's The Amazing Spider-Man will be released in IMAX 3D as well as 3D and 2D.

The announcement was made during a joint statement from IMAX Corporation and Sony Pictures, who confirmed the superhero film was going to be offered in IMAX 3D upon its release.

Rory Bruer, from Sony Pictures Entertainment commented: "We couldn't be more excited to be able to offer this extraordinary new Spider-Man adventure in IMAX."

"Director Marc Webb and the entire production team have been working tirelessly to deliver a 3D motion picture that will take the Spider-Man experience to a whole new level."

Bruer added: "Audiences will literally feel like they are swinging through the streets of New York and that will only be accentuated when seen in IMAX."

IMAX Corporation Chairman and President Greg Foster followed Bruer's statement and admitted he was left speechless by what he had seen of the film.

"I was blown away after getting a sneak peek at some early footage for The Amazing Spider-Man and this latest instalment in the iconic franchise is a perfect DNA match for IMAX," Foster said.

"The film is an important addition to our 2012 film slate and we're excited to be working with Marc Webb, Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach and the team at Sony Pictures Entertainment to take IMAX and Spider-Man fans around the globe on this next adventure in IMAX 3D."

The Amazing Spider-Man will be released on July 3, 2012 and will be starring Andrew Garfield as a young Spider-Man, Emma Stone as the superhero's love interest and Rhys Ifans who will be portraying villain The Lizard.

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