Warner Bros. Films coming To IMAX Screens!!

[Himmel]

IMAX has entered into a new arrangement with Warner Bros - the large screen presenter is now set to host 30 of the studios’ plus-sized mega-movies.

Under the agreement, IMAX will be part of a number of high-profile tentpoles from Warner Bros. Pictures:

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
In the Heart of the Sea.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
the Tarzan movie.
the King Arthur movie.
Suicide Squad.
Geostorm.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
Jungle Book: Origins.
Godzilla 2.

The deal also encompasses a number of upcoming DC tentpoles, as well as future LEGO movies, including The LEGO Movie Sequel.

https://www.imax.com/corporate/press-releases/

[BozQ]

In LieMAX, you mean.

[ManBeast]

Looking forward to In the Heart of the Sea in IMAX!

[bowlingbilly10]

batman vs superman, suicide squad and godzilla 2 in IMAX?!!! (heavy breathing)

[blonde_devil]

meh, unless it is filmed with IMAX in mind, what's the point? It is an intersting format but just putting movies up on the IMAX screen doesn't really impress me.

[Deathbymonkeys]

Originally Posted by blonde_devil

meh, unless it is filmed with IMAX in mind, what's the point? It is an intersting format but just putting movies up on the IMAX screen doesn't really impress me.

Honestly of all of these Godzilla is the only one that lends itself to it anyway.

[Drewbee87]

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice used an IMAX camera for portions of the film, so that one isn't going to be a complete waste on an IMAX screen.

[MrsMiniver]

Originally Posted by Terminated

IMAX has entered into a new arrangement with Warner Bros - the large screen presenter is now set to host 30 of the studios’ plus-sized mega-movies.

Under the agreement, IMAX will be part of a number of high-profile tentpoles from Warner Bros. Pictures:

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
In the Heart of the Sea.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
the Tarzan movie.
the King Arthur movie.
Suicide Squad.
Geostorm.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
Jungle Book: Origins.
Godzilla 2.

The deal also encompasses a number of upcoming DC tentpoles, as well as future LEGO movies, including The LEGO Movie Sequel.

https://www.imax.com/corporate/press-releases/

This is on the heals of the Disney deal a few weeks ago. The studios want everything big to be released in IMAX and I can totally see why. IMAX is a money maker for the studios.

[dohrmannmf]

It's a shame Mad Max Fury Road couldn't have ended up on a few screens. I would've loved to have seen that in IMAX.

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by dohrmannmf

It's a shame Mad Max Fury Road couldn't have ended up on a few screens. I would've loved to have seen that in IMAX.

It is in the UK.

[Chaotic]

Originally Posted by Foggy

It is in the UK.

Not here in the US

[dohrmannmf]

Originally Posted by Foggy

It is in the UK.

The US didn't get so lucky. All the IMAX screens in my state are still occupied with Avengers and will likely be replaced with Tomorrowland next week.

[Buscemi]

The Empire 25 in New York did get Mad Max on their IMAX screen (as the E-Walk booked Avengers). Also, the Chinese in Los Angeles and the Pacific Science Center in Seattle have Mad Max booked (source: IMAX.com).

Meanwhile, this deal isn't surprising. Warner Bros. and IMAX have been close for more than a decade (and Warner Bros. produces some documentaries solely for IMAX). However, I would like to see regulations be done where the same movie isn't playing on every IMAX in a city. There are many titles (such as nearly every Fox title that's been DMR'ed) that don't get IMAX runs domestically due to exclusive agreements with the company. This would have never happened during the prevalence of 70mm.

[Saccharin]

Originally Posted by dohrmannmf

It's a shame Mad Max Fury Road couldn't have ended up on a few screens. I would've loved to have seen that in IMAX.

It's in Holland

[jscoggins]

Originally Posted by dohrmannmf

It's a shame Mad Max Fury Road couldn't have ended up on a few screens. I would've loved to have seen that in IMAX.

It did -- quite literally a few screens. Deadline.com says 7, lol.

[MrsMiniver]

Originally Posted by Buscemi

The Empire 25 in New York did get Mad Max on their IMAX screen (as the E-Walk booked Avengers). Also, the Chinese in Los Angeles and the Pacific Science Center in Seattle have Mad Max booked (source: IMAX.com).

I believe their are seven screens in the U.S.A that is playing Mad Max in IMAX.

Originally Posted by Buscemi

However, I would like to see regulations be done where the same movie isn't playing on every IMAX in a city. There are many titles (such as nearly every Fox title that's been DMR'ed) that don't get IMAX runs domestically due to exclusive agreements with the company. This would have never happened during the prevalence of 70mm.

I don't get this? What is the issue?

[jscoggins]

Originally Posted by MrsMiniver

I don't get this? What is the issue?

Buscemi is referring to the fact that a lot of movies are prepped for IMAX but aren't shown on IMAX screens in the US because Warner and Disney have locked up the bulk of the calendar year.

[MrsMiniver]

Originally Posted by jscoggins

Buscemi is referring to the fact that a lot of movies are prepped for IMAX but aren't shown on IMAX screens in the US because Warner and Disney have locked up the bulk of the calendar year.

IMAX preps the movie, so what is the issue? Regular theaters are not getting the IMAX version.

[jscoggins]

Originally Posted by MrsMiniver

IMAX preps the movie, so what is the issue? Regular theaters are not getting the IMAX version.

It would be nice to see some variety. Again, we don't get nearly as many IMAX films as the rest of the world does.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_IMAX_DMR_films

[MrsMiniver]

Originally Posted by jscoggins

It would be nice to see some variety. Again, we don't get nearly as many IMAX films as the rest of the world does.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_IMAX_DMR_films

OK, I understand what you mean now.

I am assuming you mean the American market?