Vindex, the esports infrastructure platform, has partnered with entertainment technology company IMAX to create esports events and experiences exclusively for IMAX® theaters worldwide.
The companies say they aim to create the world’s leading theatrical distribution platform, featuring an “unparalleled premium viewing experience” for esports fans. The partnership will see Vindex broadcast esports content and events across the network helping connect global and local esports fan communities.
Vindex Studios, a newly launched division of Vindex focused on developing, distributing and monetizing esports content, will power the partnership.
Discussing the collaboration Vindex CEO, Mike Sepso, explained:
“The Esports industry has never before had access to the massive reach and unmatched technology of the IMAX platform. Partnering with IMAX enables us to provide esports fans a remarkable experience – live esports on the largest, highest-quality screens in the world for the first time.
“We will focus on creating incredible experiences for fans by combining our deep relationships with esports leagues and game-publisher partners with our track record of producing some of the most watched events in esports history.”
While CEO of IMAX, Rich Gelfond, added:
“Coming off our biggest year ever at the box office, it’s clear that audiences around the world see IMAX as a go-to destination for fandom, community and the most immersive entertainment experiences.
“We’ve long seen the opportunity to bring the explosive world of esports to our platform and we’re excited to work with proven innovators like Mike, Sundance and the Vindex team to create entirely new experiences for fans worldwide.”
