Large Format/"Premium" Theaters (IMAX 15/70, Digital IMAX, XD, ETX, RPX, etc.) - Page 248 - Blu-ray Forum

Lee A Stewart · 11-02-2022, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by xbs2034

Wonder Woman 1984, No Time to Die, and Nope all used 15/70 footage in the past couple years. Yeah, there are huge technical limitations and expenses with it, but given how shooting on even 35mm film is way less common than it used to be, clearly there is some support left for that format.

What good is shooting in 15/70 IMAX if they don't strike any prints? All it does is add some marketing "WoW" factor to the movie poster.

There is a single supplier of 65/70mm film: Kodak. There is a single lab that can handle 15/70 IMAX film. One left in the entire world. At one time there were a dozen.

Kodak wanted to end their relationship with film altogether. It took a bunch of Hollywood directors to convince them to strike a deal where X amount of movies per year would be shot on film. Could be 16, 35 or 70mm. Was not specific as Kodak sells them all. They stop shooting on film, Kodak pulls the plug and all movies from then on will be digital.

Dubstar · 11-08-2022, 03:01 AM

I have yet to see a movie on the new 'Big Show' screen/auditorium at Alamo Drafthouse Crystal City (just outside Washington DC, near Reagan airport), since I didn't want to pay $20 for 'Black Adam'

Geoff D · 12-27-2022, 12:41 PM

Holy crap. Had no idea the BFI IMAX *finally* got a 4K laser projektor installed, though they're keeping the 15/70 gear too: https://www.bfi.org.uk/news/bfi-imax...-major-upgrade

Gonna have to make a trip to see AWoW there in the new year I reckon.

Poya · 12-27-2022, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Holy crap. Had no idea the BFI IMAX *finally* got a 4K laser projektor installed, though they're keeping the 15/70 gear too: https://www.bfi.org.uk/news/bfi-imax...-major-upgrade

Gonna have to make a trip to see AWoW there in the new year I reckon.

A Wolf on Wall-Street?

Geoff D · 12-27-2022, 04:47 PM

yep

Pieter V · 01-29-2023, 01:22 PM

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apparently there's a rumour going around in IMAX projection circles that Oppenheimer will require a new platter it's even longer than Interstellar

https://twitter.com/CoreyAtad/status...80416103243776

PeterTHX · 01-29-2023, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Pieter V

https://twitter.com/CoreyAtad/status...80416103243776

Tweet deleted.

Looks like Nolan's going to imbibe himself.

Poya · 01-29-2023, 06:18 PM

If they deleted it, it isn't true.

PeterTHX · 01-29-2023, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Poya

If they deleted it, it isn't true.

Orrrr...they weren't supposed to say anything yet.

Yes, more likely it's fake news. But also likely there are NDAs in place.

Mike0284 · 01-30-2023, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Pieter V

https://twitter.com/CoreyAtad/status...80416103243776

https://twitter.com/CoreyAtad/status...49349143248896

Dubstar · 02-01-2023, 05:09 PM

so finally yesterday I was able to check out the 'The Big Show' screen over at the new Alamo Drafthouse (Crystal City, Arlington Virginia) and saw 'Avatar: The Way of Water' (for the fourth time). It was the second best presentation of the movie I saw - and it was only in 2D, non-high frame rate; but the Barco 4k laser, 2.39 aspect ratio looked fantastic. The Dolby Atmos system actually out shined the dodgy Atmos system over at Tyson's which has long been hit or miss.

This isnt really about premium screens, but with the recent announcement of Regal closing select theatres nationwide and specifically in the DC region: downtown DC Gallery Place; Bowie and Rockville Maryland; I'm curious to hear and know what's going to happen with the first. Word supposedly is that a chain might come in and change it over. please a chain that supports and installs auditoriums with Dolby Atmos soundsystems.

I went over the weekend to see 'Pathaan' in IMAX at Regal Fox in Ashburn Virginia, and talk about a schmanzie theatre, very high tech ... and the IMAX laser system looked and sounded great !

Eric The Duke · 02-02-2023, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dubstar

so finally yesterday I was able to check out the 'The Big Show' screen over at the new Alamo Drafthouse (Crystal City, Arlington Virginia) and saw 'Avatar: The Way of Water' (for the fourth time). It was the second best presentation of the movie I saw - and it was only in 2D, non-high frame rate; but the Barco 4k laser, 2.39 aspect ratio looked fantastic. The Dolby Atmos system actually out shined the dodgy Atmos system over at Tyson's which has long been hit or miss.

This isnt really about premium screens, but with the recent announcement of Regal closing select theatres nationwide and specifically in the DC region: downtown DC Gallery Place; Bowie and Rockville Maryland; I'm curious to hear and know what's going to happen with the first. Word supposedly is that a chain might come in and change it over. please a chain that supports and installs auditoriums with Dolby Atmos soundsystems.

I went over the weekend to see 'Pathaan' in IMAX at Regal Fox in Ashburn Virginia, and talk about a schmanzie theatre, very high tech ... and the IMAX laser system looked and sounded great !

I always see you post about the various theaters in the DC area. You've been to so many theaters over a large area. How do you do it?

Dubstar · 02-02-2023, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric The Duke

I always see you post about the various theaters in the DC area. You've been to so many theaters over a large area. How do you do it?

long story short - I have a part time job and am single ... LOL

the furthest theatre I went to last year was the Library of Congress Packard Campus down in Culpepper Virginia - that's a real treat to see an older movie in a new 'oldish' looking auditorium.

Eric The Duke · 02-02-2023, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dubstar

long story short - I have a part time job and am single ... LOL

the furthest theatre I went to last year was the Library of Congress Packard Campus down in Culpepper Virginia - that's a real treat to see an older movie in a new 'oldish' looking auditorium.

Good for you. I always get jealous when I see you talking about the theaters in the DC area. I want to try and think of a theater in the area that you haven't been to.

Dubstar · 02-02-2023, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric The Duke

Good for you. I always get jealous when I see you talking about the theaters in the DC area. I want to try and think of a theater in the area that you haven't been to.

I accept your challenge !

FAShaffi · 02-13-2023, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubstar

I accept your challenge !

Dubstar, have you been to the new CMX at Tysons Galleria yet? I'm curious how it compares to the Showplace Icon at the Boro.

hanshotfirst1138 · 02-13-2023, 08:16 PM

Our 15/70 IMAX overhauled to the new digital stuff.

Dubstar · 02-16-2023, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FAShaffi

Dubstar, have you been to the new CMX at Tysons Galleria yet? I'm curious how it compares to the Showplace Icon at the Boro.

no, not yet, I was a Tyson's II last month having dinner at Wildfire and I saw the theater but it had to open ... Showplace set the bar high with laser (2K and 4K) projectors and 7.1 surround sound in all the auditoriums.

Pieter V · 06-01-2023, 01:44 PM

Mike0284 · 06-03-2023, 07:07 AM

https://www.imax.com/news/oppenheimer-in-imax-70mm

11-08-2022, 03:01 AM	#4942
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 have yet to see a movie on the new 'Big Show' screen/auditorium at Alamo Drafthouse Crystal City (just outside Washington DC, near Reagan airport), since I didn't want to pay $20 for 'Black Adam'

12-27-2022, 12:41 PM	#4943
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	Holy crap. Had no idea the BFI IMAX finally got a 4K laser projektor installed, though they're keeping the 15/70 gear too: https://www.bfi.org.uk/news/bfi-imax...-major-upgrade Gonna have to make a trip to see AWoW there in the new year I reckon.

12-27-2022, 04:47 PM	#4945
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	yep

01-29-2023, 06:18 PM	#4948
Poya Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jun 2011 Location:NY, NY 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:12	If they deleted it, it isn't true.

02-01-2023, 05:09 PM	#4951
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	so finally yesterday I was able to check out the 'The Big Show' screen over at the new Alamo Drafthouse (Crystal City, Arlington Virginia) and saw 'Avatar: The Way of Water' (for the fourth time). It was the second best presentation of the movie I saw - and it was only in 2D, non-high frame rate; but the Barco 4k laser, 2.39 aspect ratio looked fantastic. The Dolby Atmos system actually out shined the dodgy Atmos system over at Tyson's which has long been hit or miss. This isnt really about premium screens, but with the recent announcement of Regal closing select theatres nationwide and specifically in the DC region: downtown DC Gallery Place; Bowie and Rockville Maryland; I'm curious to hear and know what's going to happen with the first. Word supposedly is that a chain might come in and change it over. please a chain that supports and installs auditoriums with Dolby Atmos soundsystems. I went over the weekend to see 'Pathaan' in IMAX at Regal Fox in Ashburn Virginia, and talk about a schmanzie theatre, very high tech ... and the IMAX laser system looked and sounded great !

02-13-2023, 08:16 PM	#4957
hanshotfirst1138 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:112 Blu-ray collection:741 DVD collection:91 Trading Score:24	Our 15/70 IMAX overhauled to the new digital stuff.

06-03-2023, 07:07 AM	#4960
Mike0284 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2016 Location:East Coast, USA 4K collection:461 Blu-ray collection:4608 DVD collection:345	https://www.imax.com/news/oppenheimer-in-imax-70mm

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