No, the Oscar items will not stop. And neither will Press Release Parade, given that it's a parade and all. Today's incarnation? An attempt by IMAX to rip Reese Witherspoon's golden statue from her Ryan Phillippe-caressed hands for their own benefit.

And, we gotta say, nicely done!

REESE WINS ACROSS THE BOARD: FANS, CRITICS AND THE ACADEMY AGREE SHE’S GOLD!

IMAX Fans Voted Reese Witherspoon Most-Worthy of the Ultimate Movie Experience with 43%

WHAT:
Before the Oscar wins were official, movie fans gave Reese Witherspoon (Walk the Line) 43% of the vote as THE Oscar-nominated performer they’d most like to see in the unparalleled clarity and crispness of IMAX – previewing her win at last night’s awards show.

The full release, after the jump.

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REESE WINS ACROSS THE BOARD: FANS, CRITICS AND THE ACADEMY AGREE SHE’S GOLD!

IMAX Fans Voted Reese Witherspoon Most-Worthy of the Ultimate Movie Experience with 43%

WHAT:
Before the Oscar wins were official, movie fans gave Reese Witherspoon (Walk the Line) 43% of the vote as THE Oscar-nominated performer they’d most like to see in the unparalleled clarity and crispness of IMAX – previewing her win at last night’s awards show.

And given the chance to see her on the biggest screen in last night’s vintage Christian Dior white gown with its horizontal rows of silver beads at the Oscars, lines would be around the block at IMAX theatres. In HDTV, her fresh beauty and the gorgeous detail of her gown glowed!

In addition to ultimate gold statue, Reese received a huge nod from fans unable to vote with the Academy. Winning the poll indicates fans think her beauty and performance can stand up to the scrutiny of IMAX’s immersive format, offering audiences an unparalleled upclose and personal experience.

In IMAX, colors are brighter, images shaper and more vivid and subtleties of sound are intensified, so an audience’s desire to see Reese under the magnifying effect of IMAX is the ultimate fan compliment, underscoring how much her Oscar was deserved. More blockbuster movies are playing on IMAX, so more audiences can experience the drama and magic of their favorite stars and films in the premium, immersive format.

WHERE:
Press release announcing results can be found on the IMAX web site, www.imax.com

WHO:
RUNNERS-UP
1. Joaquin Phoenix, Walk the Line/Heath Ledger, Brokeback Mountain – TIED with 32%
2. Charlize Theron, North Country – 26%
3. Terrence Howard, Hustle & Flow – 15%

COMMENT
IMAX executives available for comment upon request

About IMAX Corporation
Founded in 1967, IMAX Corporation is one of the world's leading entertainment technology companies and the newest distribution window for Hollywood films. IMAX delivers the world's best cinematic presentations using proprietary IMAX, IMAX 3D, and IMAX DMR technology. IMAX DMR (Digital Re-mastering) makes it possible for virtually any 35mm film to be transformed into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience. The IMAX brand is recognized throughout the world for extraordinary and immersive entertainment experiences. As of December 31, 2005, there were 266 IMAX theatres operating in 38 countries.

IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, IMAX DMR®, IMAX MPX®, and The IMAX Experience® are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information on the Company can be found at www.imax.com.