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Saskatoon is getting its first IMAX screen.

Cineplex has announced the IMAX for Scotiabank Theatre Saskatoon and VIP will open in May.

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“You don’t have to wait long,” said Sarah Van Lange, director of communications for Cineplex.

“We’re always looking at different ways we can bring choice to a community and this was one way.”

The IMAX offers a floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall screen and digital surround sound.

“It’s immersive, I think that would be the best way of describing it. It feels from the vantage point of your seat that you’re in the action on the screen,” Van Lange said.

It will be the 25th IMAX screen for Cineplex in Canada.

The IMAX will replace an existing screen in the Second Avenue cinema, contributing to the speedy conversion.

“This has been something that we’ve been working on internally in developing our plans so that when we were in a position to announce we knew it was going to be a quick turnaround for movie lovers,” Van Lange said. She couldn’t narrow down the May opening but said it should be in time for the summer blockbuster season.

Ticket prices for the premium service will be announced closer to opening but in general are $3 to $6 more, depending on the film.