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Geoff D · 10-31-2015, 01:24 PM

Losing the 3D is not a bad thing in my book, I can't be bothered with it any more.

dvdmike · 10-31-2015, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Losing the 3D is not a bad thing in my book, I can't be bothered with it any more.

The trailer looked great converted, I normally can take or leave conversions but the work here looks top notch if the trailer is an indication

Geoff D · 10-31-2015, 01:49 PM

It's not the native/converted thing, I'm not one of those fruitcakes who avoids conversions as some of my very favourite 3D movies are converted, I just can't be arsed with 3D in general any more.

dvdmike · 10-31-2015, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

It's not the native/converted thing, I'm not one of those fruitcakes who avoids conversions as some of my very favourite 3D movies are converted, I just can't be arsed with 3D in general any more.

Fair enough, I found the audio in the bfi iffy at times.
How is the science museum?

Geoff D · 10-31-2015, 01:54 PM

No idea, never been there. Agreed about the BFI, the sound isn't the best but, again, cloth ears here probably wouldn't get much more out of it anyway.

dvdmike · 10-31-2015, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

No idea, never been there. Agreed about the BFI, the sound isn't the best but, again, cloth ears here probably wouldn't get much more out of it anyway.

There is that!

Dubstar · 12-01-2015, 08:30 PM

I'm sort of surprised that with Regal being the number theater chain in the US - they have only one RPX screen (REGAL MOORESTOWN MALL STADIUM 12 & RPX) outfitted, showcasing 'The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 2' in DTS-X sound. Given with the number of RPX screens in and around the Washington DC area not having Atmos system's maybe Regal has something in the wings to upgrade more theaters in 2016-17. Of course the major stumbling block is Lionsgate is the only studio releasing movies in this sound format.

Poya · 12-08-2015, 02:04 PM

Well, I sent a message to IMAX's Facebook and I received this, concerning showing Star Wars in IMAX:

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Thanks for checking with us to confirm. CityWalk will be showing Star Wars exclusively in Laser, and will not be receiving a film print.

Major disappointment. From the looks of it, it seems that if you want to watch Star Wars in true IMAX, you have to find a science IMAX theater that does nothing but play documentaries.

The Debts · 12-18-2015, 06:59 PM

So, has anyone here seen The Force Awakens in laser? How was it?

dvdmike · 12-18-2015, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Poya

Well, I sent a message to IMAX's Facebook and I received this, concerning showing Star Wars in IMAX:

Major disappointment. From the looks of it, it seems that if you want to watch Star Wars in true IMAX, you have to find a science IMAX theater that does nothing but play documentaries.

The scene is 99% digital I am not sure why they picked that one.

Atmos big screen 3dee for me

MrsMiniver · 12-19-2015, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by The Debts

So, has anyone here seen The Force Awakens in laser? How was it?

Even though I have the world's first IMAX laser within driving distance, I saw the movie at my local theater a block away in Xenon IMAX with their new sound system. Looks like IMAX upped the DMR process as the IMAX image looked outstanding. The new sound system is pretty good too, less harsh than the 6 channel unit.

Across the hall was the Dolby (Almost) auditorium, the single projection is too dark and they don't even run the Dolby ad before the movie anymore.

The Debts · 12-19-2015, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MrsMiniver

Even though I have the world's first IMAX laser within driving distance, I saw the movie at my local theater a block away in Xenon IMAX with their new sound system. Looks like IMAX upped the DMR process as the IMAX image looked outstanding. The new sound system is pretty good too, less harsh than the 6 channel unit.

Across the hall was the Dolby (Almost) auditorium, the single projection is too dark and they don't even run the Dolby ad before the movie anymore.

Nice to hear the 12 channel system is great. Was the 3D conversion any good? I'm curious, because I've heard nice things about it.

PeterTHX · 12-19-2015, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by The Debts

So, has anyone here seen The Force Awakens in laser? How was it?

It was *amazing* in Dolby Cinema.

MrsMiniver · 12-20-2015, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by The Debts

Nice to hear the 12 channel system is great. Was the 3D conversion any good? I'm curious, because I've heard nice things about it.

Looked okay to ms.

xbs2034 · 12-20-2015, 02:06 AM

For anyone who has seen Force Awakens in IMAX- how much of it was shot in IMAX? Was it just the Jakku chase scene (as I saw IMAX cameras on set footage of that scene) which last a couple minutes or is it other parts.

Already saw it in regular 3D yesterday, but will probably go again in a couple weeks when the crowds die down a bit, and was wondering about seeing it in digital IMAX or Dolby Vision laser.

Poya · 12-20-2015, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by xbs2034

For anyone who has seen Force Awakens in IMAX- how much of it was shot in IMAX? Was it just the Jakku chase scene (as I saw IMAX cameras on set footage of that scene) which last a couple minutes or is it other parts.

Already saw it in regular 3D yesterday, but will probably go again in a couple weeks when the crowds die down a bit, and was wondering about seeing it in digital IMAX or Dolby Vision laser.

Saw it both in IMAX and then Dolby the next day. IMAX is worth it for the footage but Dolby has the superior visuals and sound. No 3D for Dolby but it wasn't shot in that format so I don't care. I'm gonna see it again in 70mm, which should be the best version.

DarkNeo · 12-20-2015, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by xbs2034

For anyone who has seen Force Awakens in IMAX- how much of it was shot in IMAX? Was it just the Jakku chase scene (as I saw IMAX cameras on set footage of that scene) which last a couple minutes or is it other parts.

Already saw it in regular 3D yesterday, but will probably go again in a couple weeks when the crowds die down a bit, and was wondering about seeing it in digital IMAX or Dolby Vision laser.

It's just the Jakku Millennium Falcon chase.

Tony208 · 01-01-2016, 07:03 PM

My favorite screen is now the AMC Prime at Empire 25. Even front row seats are good seats, but back row might be too far away.

Lincoln Square Imax just gets crappier all the time.

dvdmike · 01-01-2016, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PeterTHX

It was *amazing* in Dolby Cinema.

Have you seen it just there? Just wondered about colour comparison

GLaDOS · 01-02-2016, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by xbs2034

For anyone who has seen Force Awakens in IMAX- how much of it was shot in IMAX? Was it just the Jakku chase scene (as I saw IMAX cameras on set footage of that scene) which last a couple minutes or is it other parts.

Just that. The Jakku chase scene felt like 5-6 minutes for me.

Still worth seeing it on the big screen since it's Star Wars and all.

10-31-2015, 01:24 PM	#981
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Losing the 3D is not a bad thing in my book, I can't be bothered with it any more.

10-31-2015, 01:49 PM	#983
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	It's not the native/converted thing, I'm not one of those fruitcakes who avoids conversions as some of my very favourite 3D movies are converted, I just can't be arsed with 3D in general any more.

10-31-2015, 01:54 PM	#985
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	No idea, never been there. Agreed about the BFI, the sound isn't the best but, again, cloth ears here probably wouldn't get much more out of it anyway.

12-01-2015, 08:30 PM	#987
Dubstar Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:down at Fraggle Rock Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:304 MA collection:4 Digital collection:33 Trading Score:29	I'm sort of surprised that with Regal being the number theater chain in the US - they have only one RPX screen (REGAL MOORESTOWN MALL STADIUM 12 & RPX) outfitted, showcasing 'The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 2' in DTS-X sound. Given with the number of RPX screens in and around the Washington DC area not having Atmos system's maybe Regal has something in the wings to upgrade more theaters in 2016-17. Of course the major stumbling block is Lionsgate is the only studio releasing movies in this sound format.

12-18-2015, 06:59 PM	#989
The Debts Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:ME 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:332 DVD collection:181 MA collection:143 Digital collection:211 iTunes collection:147 Prime collection:122 Blu-ray reviews: 5	So, has anyone here seen The Force Awakens in laser? How was it?

12-20-2015, 02:06 AM	#995
xbs2034 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2012	For anyone who has seen Force Awakens in IMAX- how much of it was shot in IMAX? Was it just the Jakku chase scene (as I saw IMAX cameras on set footage of that scene) which last a couple minutes or is it other parts. Already saw it in regular 3D yesterday, but will probably go again in a couple weeks when the crowds die down a bit, and was wondering about seeing it in digital IMAX or Dolby Vision laser.

01-01-2016, 07:03 PM	#998
Tony208 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:NYC 4K collection:419 Blu-ray collection:663 Trading Score:609	My favorite screen is now the AMC Prime at Empire 25. Even front row seats are good seats, but back row might be too far away. Lincoln Square Imax just gets crappier all the time.

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