Watchmen Going IMAX
Warner Bros. Pictures, Paramount Pictures International and IMAX Corporation today announced that “Watchmen,” Zack Snyder’s highly anticipated film based on the popular graphic novel will open in 124 IMAX theatres domestically on March 6, 2009, simultaneously with the film’s wide release. The film will also open in 29 IMAX theatres internationally on the same date. Strong advance ticket sales have already been reported and many IMAX theatres are selling out shows through the opening weekend.
Watchmen: The IMAX Experience has been digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience with proprietary IMAX DMR (Digital Re-mastering) technology. This is Zack Snyder’s second IMAX release, following Warner Bros. Pictures’ 2007 blockbuster 300, which broke multiple IMAX box office records during its run.
Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution at Warner Bros. Pictures said:
“The riveting action and stunning special effects in Watchmen look and sound incredible in IMAX”
Andrew Cripps, President of Paramount Pictures International added,
“The IMAX Experience adds an extra level of excitement to an already thrilling movie, allowing moviegoers to make their Watchmen outing a true event.”
Jim Carrey to Narrate IMAX’s “Under the Sea 3D”
Warner Bros and IMAX Corporation announced that Jim Carrey will narrate “Under the Sea 3D.” Scheduled to be released to IMAX® theatres beginning on February 13, 2009, “Under the Sea 3D” will offer an entertaining and uniquely inspirational way to explore the beauty and natural wonder of the oceans. Moviegoers will be able to experience face-to-face encounters with some of the most mysterious and stunning creatures of the sea. In IMAX 3D, the images appear to leap off the screen and float around the theatre, putting the audience IN the movie.
The project is the third IMAX 3D co-production between the two companies. It is scheduled to be released to IMAX theaters starting Feb. 13.
“Jim Carrey is a favorite of film audiences everywhere and of every generation, so he is the perfect choice to narrate this undersea adventure for moviegoers of all ages. We are also very proud to be working with IMAX to bring audiences this visually stunning film that reminds us all of the beauty and magic of our oceans, and the importance of preserving them for future generations,”
Dan Fellman, president of domestic distribution for Warner Bros. Pictures, said in a statement. Continue Reading…
“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” Teaser…or…whatever…
The teaser trailer!? for “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” was shown before “The Dark Knight” only in some IMAX theaters.
“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” will be released in theaters November 21, 2008
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“Half-Blood Prince” teaser attached to “The Dark Knight”?
IMAX.com has confirmed that there will be a short 15 second trailer for “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” attached to the upcoming “The Dark Knight” in IMAX, which will be released in theatres July 18, 2008 in the U.S. and July 25th in the U.K.
While IMAX.com has confirmed the trailer, there has been no official word from Warner Bros
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Shooting the “Dark Knight” : 70mm vs IMAX
Wired recently published an excellent article on the “Dark Knight“. It’s a must-read for anyone who’s a fan of Batman, the film’s director, Christopher Nolan, or just doing things the old fashioned way.
I wanted to highlight was a particularly interesting segment from Wally Pfister, the film’s director of photography. He explains the relevance of using huge Imax film stock in the days of 1080p televisions and digital compression.
It’s more of a visceral thing. You can see something way off on the horizon. You can see a little glint of light, a reflection in Batman’s eye. You can’t see it in a conventional theater. And you definitely can’t see it on a plasma screen at home.
Only a handful of the Dark Knight’s scenes were shot with Imax film and cameras, but I’m looking forward to them all the same. [Wired]
Three Minutes of ‘Speed Racer’ Movie
Warner Bros. released three minutes trailer for the Wachowski Brother’s film.
It is scheduled to hit conventional theaters and IMAX on May 9
