IN US & CANADIAN MOVIE THEATERS



    CULVER CITY, Calif., Aug. 11 /EMWNews/ -- On August 20th, 21st, 23rd

and 24th Sony Pictures Releasing's new special programming division The Hot

Ticket will bring audiences the groundbreaking live music and dance

extravaganza DELIRIUM in HD from Cirque du Soleil. For the first time ever,

special limited engagement presentations of DELIRIUM will be available to

audiences in select movie theaters across the US and Canada.



    "We couldn't be more delighted and proud to kick off our inaugural

slate of Hot Ticket programming with Cirque du Soleil's DELIRIUM," said

Rory Bruer, President of Domestic Distribution for Sony Pictures Releasing.

"It's the perfect marriage to have such a visually exciting multimedia show

as DELIRIUM showcased in theaters in state-of-the-art high definition

presentation. It is stunning to experience the show in this way and it

sounds amazing. It's truly the next best thing to being there and

experiencing the show 'live' and I believe audiences will be blown away by

the incredibly creative and talented artists, acrobats and performers that

make up the world renowned Cirque du Soleil troupe."



    With visually stunning tableaux in which music and projections meld

together, DELIRIUM is a mesmerizing production. "We are happy to take this

opportunity to bring the Cirque du Soleil experience to a new entertainment

environment," explained Jacques Methe, Executive Producer at Cirque du

Soleil Images. "We believe that DELIRIUM in HD will offer audiences a

memorable experience in movie theaters because of its magnitude, the energy

of the performers and the diversity of its music going from percussion to

electronic music."



    Audiences throughout North America will discover or rediscover the

journey of Bill, the main character who is searching for balance in a world

increasingly out of sync with reality. This incandescent journey filmed

under the highest standards will be seen with a state-of-the-art digital

projection and surround sound.



    Said David Mallet, director of the film, "I am really happy with this

one-of-a-kind production since the use of twenty cameras allowed us to both

capture the spectacular scale and nature of the show along with the

incredible skill and intimate interaction of the fabulous Cirque du Soleil

artists. This unique cinema experience will be a delight for the viewers."



    The experience is unique for the viewers who can now enjoy the

performances of dancers, singers, musicians and acrobats on a large screen

in digital theaters. The result is an entertainment experience that is

available for a limited time.



    For further information and to purchase tickets for DELIRIUM please

visit http://www.DELIRIUM.thehotticket.net.

    About Sony Pictures Entertainment



    Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation

of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's

global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution;

television production and distribution; digital content creation and

distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition

and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new

entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of

filmed entertainment in more than 100 countries. Sony Pictures

Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at

http://www.sonypictures.com.



    About Cirque du Soleil



    Cirque du Soleil is primarily a creative content provider for a wide

variety of unique projects. In addition to shows, the company, which has

its International Headquarters in Montreal, extends its creative talent to

other spheres of activity. While maintaining stringent standards of

artistic quality and originality, Cirque du Soleil brings to innovative

projects the same energy and spirit that characterize each of its shows.



    Cirque du Soleil is a Quebec-based organization providing high-quality

artistic entertainment. Since its beginnings in 1984, almost 80 million

spectators in over 200 cities on five continents have been thrilled by

Cirque du Soleil. In 2008, 18 shows will simultaneously be presented around

the world. Cirque du Soleil has been the recipient of many prestigious

awards, including the Emmy, Drama Desk, Bambi, ACE, Gemeaux, Felix and Rose

d'Or de Montreux.



    For more information about Cirque du Soleil, visit

http://www.cirquedusoleil.com.