Archive for May, 2010
Thursday, May 27th, 2010
Lansing, Michigan's Celebration! Cinema IMAX has switched from a film-based IMAX theater to IMAX's digital format. Projectionist Bob Brown writes:
In early May, the Celebration! Cinema Lansing IMAX theatre switched from the traditional film-based projection format to the latest IMAX digital format. The transformation took about two weeks ...
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Thursday, May 27th, 2010
The Wall Street Journal takes a look at original IMAX theaters vs. the recent crop of Large Format screens from other theater brands such as Cinemark and Regal:
Some giant movie screens are more giant than others.
That's the message moviegoers, who have many big-screen movie options now, are hearing from the ...
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Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
Check out this TV spot from The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.
In the film, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose ...
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Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
Disney/Pixar has released a new clip from Toy Story 3 featuring Buzz's escape attempt from daycare.
In the third film of the franchise, as Andy prepares to depart for college, Buzz, Woody and all of Andy’s loyal toys find themselves in … daycare! It’s all for one and one for all ...
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Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
Here are two new clips from The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.
In the film, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose ...
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Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
Apple.com has posted this clip from Shrek Forever After featuring Rumpelstiltskin and his simple request.
In the film, Shrek is duped into signing a pact with Rumpelstiltskin and suddenly finds himself in a twisted, alternate version of Far Far Away. Now, it’s up to Shrek to undo all he’s done.
The film ...
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Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
Check out the 60-second TV Spot for Christopher Nolan's upcoming thriller, Inception.
The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Dom Cobb, a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, who steals valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state when the mind is at its ...
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Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
BloggingStocks reports:
IMAX (IMAX - option chain) stock is trading lower today after the company announced the weekend results from Dreamworks' (DWA) newest "Shrek" movie. Thus far, traders have not been too impressed with the Shrek results in general, pushing DWA much lower yesterday, and it looks like the IMAX receipts ...
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Monday, May 24th, 2010
Seven character posters from Inception have been released.
Directed by Christopher Nolan, the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Dom Cobb, a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, who steals valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state when the mind is at its ...
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Monday, May 24th, 2010
Two more posters have been released for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.
In the film, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to ...
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Monday, May 24th, 2010
Spanish Giant Screen film Magic Journey to Africa held its premiere in various locations around Spain May 4 - 6. Directed by Jordi Llompart, the film follows Jana, a lively and curious ten-year-old girl, who embarks on an imaginary journey to the Namib desert, accompanied by her magical winged ...
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Monday, May 24th, 2010
Check out these images from press events held for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time including pics from the London World Premiere and Moscow Premiere.
Set in the mystical lands of Persia, the film is an epic action-adventure about a rogue prince and a mysterious princess who race against dark ...
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Monday, May 24th, 2010
IMAX's Under the Sea is currently playing in Sudbury's Science North IMAX Theatre. The Sudbury Star reports on a recent school outing to see the film:
MacLeod Public School's Grade 5 class was at Science North last week to enjoy the 3D adventure and learn a thing or two about ...
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Monday, May 24th, 2010
The Associated Press reports on Anchorage, Alaska's upcoming digital IMAX 3D theater:
The new Regal Cinemas Tikahtnu Stadium theater opening June 11 in Anchorage will have the first IMAX theater in Alaska, 3D capability and digital projection for all 16 screens.
KTUU reports the theater held a job fair over the weekend ...
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Monday, May 24th, 2010
MacGillivray Freeman Films' Arabia 3D held a royal premiere in London's BFI IMAX. Prince Charles was the guest of honor at the event. London SE1 reports:
Photo: The Prince of Wales arrives at BFI IMAX
Arabia 3D is the first ever IMAX film about the culture and history of the ...
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Monday, May 24th, 2010
Even with IMAX 3D and digital 3D screens, analysts consider Shrek Forever After's $70 million weekend box office a weak performance. The Hollywood Reporter writes:
DreamWorks Animation's final "Shrek" installment opened with weaker-than-expected boxoffice revenue, but Wall Street analysts on Monday expressed hope that it will replicate the staying power ...
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Friday, May 21st, 2010
We've posted new images from Shrek Forever After.
In the film, Shrek is duped into signing a pact with Rumpelstiltskin and suddenly finds himself in a twisted, alternate version of Far Far Away. Now, it’s up to Shrek to undo all he’s done.
The film is currently playing in IMAX 3D theaters.
View ...
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Friday, May 21st, 2010
Forbes is predicting a lower opening for Shrek Forever After than its predecessor Shrek the Third even with the addition of IMAX and digital 3D screens.
This weekend the Shrek series will start its last lap with the premiere of Shrek Forever After, the fourth and final installment in the successful ...
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Thursday, May 20th, 2010
The Wall Street Journal reports:
For the first time, a major Hollywood film will hit the $20 threshold at the box office, as movie-theater owners test the public's ability to absorb ever higher ticket prices.
The AMC theater in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood will charge $20 per adult ticket to IMAX showings ...
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Thursday, May 20th, 2010
Davenport, Iowa's Putnam Museum IMAX will begin showing Shrek Forever After on its opening day, the first time the museum will open a major Hollywood film day-and-date with its national premiere. Quad City Times reports:
On Friday, the IMAX will open “Shrek Forever After,” the fourth and final tale in ...
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