Ticket Sales for SW Ep 3???

[RockStrongo]

Have they announced the date for ticket sales to begin? on the net?

Im curious because I am wanting to get tickets to the DLP theater and I know they go quick. I want to add a reminder to my calendar.

Any info is appreciated.

[Toad]

Not sure yet; it seems quite early still, but I expect early April would be a good time to check.

[Cygnet74]

usually the earliest you can buy tickets is a week in advance.

[Giles]

Have they announced the date for ticket sales to begin? on the net?

Im curious because I am wanting to get tickets to the DLP theater and I know they go quick. I want to add a reminder to my calendar.

Any info is appreciated.

talking about DLP, the Merrifield National Amusement theatre in VA, is in a sucky auditorium, sucky seats, sucky sound.

I plan on seeing this at the DC areas only other DLP theatre - the Loews Rio in Gaithersburg Maryland.

[Toad]

For Episodes I and II it was earlier than 1 week. It may have been 1 month, depending on the theater and theater chain.

[RockStrongo]

usually the earliest you can buy tickets is a week in advance.

No, I remember that with TPM and AOTC, it was about 3 weeks to a month early I believe.

I just thought that maybe they had announced a specific date for sales.

[bboisvert]

If you live in/near a major city, you may also want to check at StarWars.com to see if there is a charity screening. Lucas is releasing it a week early to select charity screenings, just like he did with Episode II. The tickets will be a bit more than $10 (more like $250), but the money goes to local youth charities.

I already have tickets to see Episode III. On May 12. ;)

[digitalfreaknyc]

Or...you know someone who will get advanced tickets anyway...and see it for free a week before. :)

But yeah, I was wondering this myself since I will definitely be there at midnight. Last time, they were on sale at least a month beforehand here in NYC.

[RockStrongo]

talking about DLP, the Merrifield National Amusement theatre in VA, is in a sucky auditorium, sucky seats, sucky sound.

I plan on seeing this at the DC areas only other DLP theatre - the Loews Rio in Gaithersburg Maryland.

Yeah, there are very few DLP theaters in the country. I think less than 30 (i remember from a Ebert review).

AOTC first day tickets at the DLP here in the DFW area sold out very, very quickly.

If you buy them right when they go on sale, there shouldnt be a problem.

[Matthew Chmiel]

usually the earliest you can buy tickets is a week in advance.

:lol:

You're kidding right?

Advanced ticket sales for Episode 3 will start sometime in mid-to-late April. The midnight showings will go up for sale first with the later showings to go up sometime there after.

This is an event movie with tons of hype surrounding it, and we haven't had one as big as Episode 3 since The Matrix Reloaded.

[EDIT: Yeah, Spider-man 2 could be considered an event movie, but I remember being able to buy tickets for Reloaded over a month in advance unlike Spider-man 2. ;)]

[Giles]

Yeah, there are very few DLP theaters in the country. I think less than 30 (i remember from a Ebert review).

AOTC first day tickets at the DLP here in the DFW area sold out very, very quickly.

If you buy them right when they go on sale, there shouldnt be a problem.


not to go too off the tangent here, but I find it amazing that DLP isn't really catching on with theatres - is it still cost prohibitive? Here in the DC metropolitan area less than half a dozen new theatres have opened within the last three years and none (sans the AFI) have installed a DLP system, with such little support and the way things are progressing (or isn't in this case) digital projection will never succeed in my mind.

Has there been any rumours if Lucas is releasing a IMAX version of Ep III as well?

[RockStrongo]

not to go too off the tangent here, but I find it amazing that DLP isn't really catching on with theatres - is it still cost prohibitive? Here in the DC metropolitan area less than half a dozen new theatres have opened within the last three years and none (sans the AFI) have installed a DLP system, with such little support and the way things are progressing (or isn't in this case) digital projection will never succeed in my mind.

I think it is still too expensive.

The Cinemark Legacy theater in Plano has 2 DLP screens and thats it. It is the only one in North Texas.

It is simply unbelievable though. I have seen many, many movies there (like AOTC, finding nemo, pirates of the caribbean, troy and so on). It is a big difference!

I think I am going this weekend to see Robots.

After seeing those movies there, I bought myself a DLP tv. ;)

[Giles]

I think I am going this weekend to see Robots.



funny you should mention that, I was in New York City last weekend and while the Kips Bay theatre (DLP presentation of Robots) was a block away from where I was staying, I decided to trek on over to the Lincoln Square theatres to see Robots in the IMAX format - wow, now that was cool. (no Ep III trailer though).

[Jackskeleton]

I think it is still too expensive.

The Cinemark Legacy theater in Plano has 2 DLP screens and thats it. It is the only one in North Texas.



This is pretty much why they haven't converted. The future isn't clear on where it will be going and theaters really don't have the money to invest in something that they are not certain will be the future.

[Giles]

This is pretty much why they haven't converted. The future isn't clear on where it will be going and theaters really don't have the money to invest in something that they are not certain will be the future.

well neither are the studios helping either. Fox, Warners, Disney... I think that's it.

[Matthew Chmiel]

And at this point of the game, I believe that Warner would rather concentrate more on IMAX-DMR releases than focus on DLP releases, especially since there are more IMAX theaters than there are DLP theaters at the current moment.

Not only that, I'm not a big fan of DLP. When you go to a theater that's projecting a flick in a film-type format (such as 35mm or IMAX-DMR), any seat in the house is technically a "good" seat. Whereas in a theater with DLP, the closer you get to the screen, the more it looks like a shitty big screen television. It's nice from a far, but far from nice.

[RockStrongo]

Whereas in a theater with DLP, the closer you get to the screen, the more it looks like a shitty big screen television. It's nice from a far, but far from nice.

Hmm, ive never sat on the front row of a DLP theater, but IMO, a DLP experience is better than IMAX. Ive been to both.

When I saw Troy in DLP, the colors were so amazingly bright and vibrant. And, the contrast between night and day scenes was really awesome. The day scenes were so bright and almost like you were watching it through a window.

IMAX to me was just a really big screen.

I do not think there is anything better out there right now than watching a digital movie in a DLP theater.

I believe the DLP screen here in DFW area is about 65-75 feet. Not sure about the IMAX one.

[Cygnet74]

And at this point of the game, I believe that Warner would rather concentrate more on IMAX-DMR releases than focus on DLP releases, especially since there are more IMAX theaters than there are DLP theaters at the current moment.

Not only that, I'm not a big fan of DLP. When you go to a theater that's projecting a flick in a film-type format (such as 35mm or IMAX-DMR), any seat in the house is technically a "good" seat. Whereas in a theater with DLP, the closer you get to the screen, the more it looks like a shitty big screen television. It's nice from a far, but far from nice.you probably saw TI's 2K DLP. Sony's 4K looks much better.

[Matthew Chmiel]

you probably saw TI's 2K DLP. Sony's 4K looks much better.
We only had DLP in Las Vegas for 2 months.

We got The Rookie and Attack of the Clones.

And then DLP was gone from Vegas forever.

:)

[Terrell]

you probably saw TI's 2K DLP. Sony's 4K looks much better.

True, but it would depend on what the film was shot with, not what it was projected with. I personally think the mininum standards for digital needs to be 6k or even 8k. With the rapid explosion of progress with digital cameras and projectors, that should be the bare minimum.

[chanster]

The only theater with DLP in Chicago that I know of was McClurg Court..They went out business...probably one in the suburbs or something.

[Dr. DVD]

I remember for AOTC the theater was one that had yet to adopt online sales, so everyone had to line up and do it the old fashioned way! While I am sure I could have spent my time better, the atmosphere was great.

[The Cow]

Yeah, there are very few DLP theaters in the country. I think less than 30 (i remember from a Ebert review).


Looks like there are about 66 in the US now. Here are the US/Canada/Mexico locations. You can change the search location at the top of the page.

http://www.dlp.com/dlp_cinema/dlp_cinema_theater_search_region.asp

[RockStrongo]

Looks like there are about 66 in the US now. Here are the US/Canada/Mexico locations. You can change the search location at the top of the page.

http://www.dlp.com/dlp_cinema/dlp_cinema_theater_search_region.asp

Thats cool.

I didn't know that the Magnolia in Dallas has one too! They must have just opened it within the last year.

[Groucho]

I remember when Episode 2 came out, Lucas said that Episode 3 would only be released on DLP theaters.

Guess the technology hasn't taken off as quickly as he'd hoped.

[al_bundy]

The Letterman victims are already standing in line at the Zegfield in NYC

[RockStrongo]

I remember when Episode 2 came out, Lucas said that Episode 3 would only be released on DLP theaters.

Guess the technology hasn't taken off as quickly as he'd hoped.

If he wants to release it on my DLP tv, that would be ok. He can just send me a copy on DVD. ;)

Im sure it would be a better presentation than some of the crappy theaters that will be playing it.

[Terrell]

Well, digital is coming. It's just a matter of time. Sony just released their new 4k digital projector, and Mark Cuban is outfitting all of Landmark Theater's 58 venues with these digital projectors. It won't come over night, but as more and more filmmakers shoot films digitally, they will come.

[Terrell]

Lucas said that Episode 3 would only be released on DLP theaters.

He actually said that about Episode II.

[Daniel-A]

Where can I find a listing of DLP theaters?

[RockStrongo]

He actually said that about Episode II.

He also said that when Episode 1 came out, that he would only release it to theaters that could handle 7.1 sound. That never panned out either.

[RockStrongo]

Where can I find a listing of DLP theaters?

http://www.dlp.com/dlp_cinema/dlp_cinema_theater_search.asp

[Michael Ballack]

The only theater with DLP in Chicago that I know of was McClurg Court..They went out business...probably one in the suburbs or something.

Unless things have changed(I haven't been to the movies for months) Loews Theatres at Streets of Woodfield in Schaumburg Illinois has a dlp enabled theater. I saw The Incredibles and AOTC in dlp. Just beautiful. I can't wait to find out the day tickets go on sale so I can see a dlp screening on midnight. It will be a day long remembered.

[RockStrongo]

so I can see a dlp screening on midnight.

I bet those will sell out fast. I bet you will have to order them within a few minutes of them going on sale. Good luck!

Luckily, I am off work that entire day, so I can pick a time during opening day. Though, the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner for my wedding is that night. ;)

My fiancee thinks im such a nerd. But, there is no way that I am going on my honeymoon without having already seen it. :D

[RockStrongo]

Bump

Anyone hear any dates yet for tickets to go on sale??

[GuessWho]

The only theater with DLP in Chicago that I know of was McClurg Court..They went out business...probably one in the suburbs or something.


I saw Attack of the Clones on DLP at the Skokie location. Here's the current local list:


Crown Village Crossing 18
7000 Carpenter Road
Skokie, Illinois 60077

AMC River East 21
322 East Illinois Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611

Cineplex Odeon 600 North Michigan
600 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60611

Loews Streets of Woodfield
601 Martingale Road
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173

[Lara Means]

Tickets go on sale at Fandango.com on April 20th

[Michael Ballack]

Tickets go on sale at Fandango.com on April 20th

Just fandango, or will I be able to go to my local box office and purchase tickets? I just have to get my hands on midnight digital ticks.

[RockStrongo]

Just fandango, or will I be able to go to my local box office and purchase tickets? I just have to get my hands on midnight digital ticks.

It may just depend on the theater. Sometimes, they have the times available and can sell them where some theaters aren't prepared. If it is a major chain, then they might be available. Ordering them online is probably your best bet.

[Michael Ballack]

Ordering them online is probably your best bet.

I would, but right now I don't have a credit card. :(

[RockStrongo]

I would, but right now I don't have a credit card. :(

then you might call the day before and see if they are going to sell them at the box office. Be sure to talk to a manager since some of the kids that work there might not know.

[Michael Ballack]

then you might call the day before and see if they are going to sell them at the box office. Be sure to talk to a manager since some of the kids that work there might not know.

Last time I purchased ticket for opening night on the day spiderman came out. That was the day tickets came out. There hasn't been any word yet though on the net on the official day tickets are released. I guess it will probablly be early may or 2 weeks before it comes out.

[Abob Teff]

What happened to the guys camping out in front of Graumans in Hollywood? Are they still there or did they jump across town? (For those who didn't see the story, Grauman's probably will not be opening Episode 3, but these guys have been camped out there for over a month.)

[Jackskeleton]

there is no probably about it. Fox striked the deal with arclight and Paramount booked Graunmans to show longest yard the following week, which would go against lucas' license agreement that the theater showing ep 3 would show it for 9-12 weeks min. They are still there and they are hoping that if they kick and scream enough that Graumens will show one midnight screening for them -rolleyes-

[RockStrongo]

From fandango's website faq....

Question - When will tickets for Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith go on sale?

Answer - Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith will be available to be booked by theatres after 4/20/2005. Tickets will go on sale on Fandango as soon as theatres program show times for this movie in their system.
Please check back on Fandango.com after 4/20/2005 to see when tickets go on sale. Click here and then enter in your zip code to find theatres scheduled to play the highly anticipated next release of Star Wars in your area. Rest assured that as soon as tickets are made available to the public, dates will be updated in our system and tickets may be purchased using our service.

[QuiGonJosh]

Cool, guess I'll be buyin tickets next week! :)

[silentbob007]

I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that theater's couldn't book Ep III until April 19th, though Rave Motion Picutres will start selling tickets tomorrow, with most others possibly on the 20th.

[Jackskeleton]

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW IN MANY VENUES!!!111uno.

[QuiGonJosh]

Holy shit! I'll have to make a run by the theater today.

[Zinger]

I was able to buy my tickets for an AMC theater in NYC. If you have an AMC theater in your area go to ...

http://www.moviewatcher.com/index.html

Select your area...
Select your prefered theater...
Don't select any movie then click "GO"...
Then, change the date in the dropdown box to May 18, 2005.

If your theater is having a midnight viewing, it will show here.

Good Luck.

[freudguy]

I bought my tickets online just a few minutes ago.

From the theater's website:
">>> SEE IT ANYWHERE..................
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> EXPERIENCE IT HERE....

AT THE ONLY MOVIE THEATER IN THE US LICENSED TO SHOW FILMS IN THE NEW>>>>>>*ShockWave!CinemaSound*>>>>>YOU DO NOT KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARK SIDE, BUT AT ABINGDON CINEMALL - YOU WILL!!!"

Sigh, it's not DLP but I can't help but wonder what the hell the sound is going to be like!

BTW, www.cinemall.com

[Giles]

tickets to the public for the Uptown's May 12th benefit screening for The Children's Defense Fund are $250 a pop. $500 for VIP's.

Carrie Fisher will be in attendence.

[candyrocket786]

I was able to buy my tickets for an AMC theater in NYC. If you have an AMC theater in your area go to ...

http://www.moviewatcher.com/index.html

Select your area...
Select your prefered theater...
Don't select any movie then click "GO"...
Then, change the date in the dropdown box to May 18, 2005.

If your theater is having a midnight viewing, it will show here.

Good Luck.

Midnight Screening. Hmmm.. Not sure if I want to do another one of those..

Thanks for the info.

[Zinger]

Midnight Screening. Hmmm.. Not sure if I want to do another one of those..

Thanks for the info.

Continue down the dropdown list and you can choose other dates as well. I jumped on the midnight showing because, well...I can't help myself.

[Giles]

I bought my tickets online just a few minutes ago.

From the theater's website:
">>> SEE IT ANYWHERE..................
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> EXPERIENCE IT HERE....

AT THE ONLY MOVIE THEATER IN THE US LICENSED TO SHOW FILMS IN THE NEW>>>>>>*ShockWave!CinemaSound*>>>>>YOU DO NOT KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARK SIDE, BUT AT ABINGDON CINEMALL - YOU WILL!!!"

Sigh, it's not DLP but I can't help but wonder what the hell the sound is going to be like!

BTW, www.cinemall.com

:lol:

READ THIS WARNING FIRST:

YOUNG CHILDREN, HEARING-SENSATIVE INDIVIDUALS, INDIVIDUALS WITH PACEMAKERS, INDIVIDUALS WITH HEART CONDITIONS, AND WOMEN IN THEIR LAST TRIMESTER OF PREGANCY ARE STRONGLY URGED NOT TO VIEW ANY FILM IN *ShockWave!CinemaSound*®. If any individual disregards this warning, neither Abingdon Cinemall nor Sound Propulsion Laboratory nor their respective employees, agents, management and/or owners will be responsible for any damages, injuries or other adverse consequences of any nature, type or kind.

It is to theater sound what turbo is to automobile acceleration – a tremendous boost at the right moments! We are now bringing in the added electricity to power this monster. We will fire it up in time for the 2005 spring and summer movies, including The Revenge of the Sith, so you will FEEL THE FORCE FLOW THROUGH YOU like never before for that film!”

~

sounds like a new version of sensasurround

[Ispep Aloc]

I got my tickets today from movietickets.com

[SpaceBoy]

Looks like I better go get me some midnight tix. Thanks for the amc link.

Cool got me 2 for the 12:01 showing @ Fenway 13.. Can't wait!!

[Kal-El]

My local AMC's not selling tickets yet.

[TomOpus]

Man, I can't believe I went into Super Geek-Mode and got a midnight ticket :)

[Bcolon]

I got mine today at the Showcase Cinemas in Perrysburg, Ohio. No line. I waited 2 hours for the midnight showing for episode I.

[dgc]

Continue down the dropdown list and you can choose other dates as well. I jumped on the midnight showing because, well...I can't help myself.

Zinger,

This geek will see you at midnight. Just ordered my tickets for the DLP showing at the 42nd St. AMC. I'll be the guy on line watching either ep. IV, III or Clone Wars episodes on my Sony PSP.

[Cygnet74]

ArcLight Cinemas in los angeles is now selling tickets. i secured great seats in the cinerama dome with a dead center view of the screen a little less than halfway back the theatre.

[The Cow]

ArcLight Cinemas in los angeles is now selling tickets. i secured great seats in the cinerama dome with a dead center view of the screen a little less than halfway back the theatre.
How long have cinemas been having tickets with seating assignments. This is a new one to me...

[Nabalab]

My friends and I got tickets to the Ziegfeld 12:01 screening after some searching. No luck on moviefone.com or fandango.com, but movietickets.com came through. We're pretty psyched.

When we went to the midnight screening there 3 years ago for AOTC, I was talking to some weird guy who turned out to be one of the fans who Triumph made fun of.

Ahhhh, nothing too trivial :)

[Jackskeleton]

How long have cinemas been having tickets with seating assignments. This is a new one to me...


It's actually the best thing to come to the theater since stadium seating. No waiting in lines before the show, you can pick where you want to sit when buying a ticket and besides, there is not a bad seat in the entire Arclight theater. Every seat is golden. The screen could fall foward and still not touch the front row of seats. Though, I was under the assumption that the dome didn't have DLP. and the set up is a bit different.

I wonder if those guys at Mann's jumped on the Midnight showing at arclight? :lol:

[Flynn]

Regal Cinemas (Regal, UA, Edwards, Hoyt) went on sale for midnights and opening weekend tickets today (www.regmovies.com), (www.fandango.com).

[QuiGonJosh]

Anyone know when Marquee Cinemas tickets go on sale?

[TomOpus]

Except for Cygnet74 (lucky bastard) :)....for those going to the midnight show, how early do you plan on getting in line?

[lisadoris]

I got mine today at the Showcase Cinemas in Perrysburg, Ohio. No line. I waited 2 hours for the midnight showing for episode I.
If you're going to Levi Commons I'll be there as well. No I'm trying to decide how far in advance I should wait in line. I did the midnight show thing for Wp I in Westwood and by noon the line was one block long. Did a mid-day show at Grauman's for Ep II and the line was still fairly long several hours before showtime. But, Perrysburg OH isn't Los Angeles so I'm hoping for the best.

[clemente]

I want to buy mine for the River East in Chicago, but that haven't designated which of the screenings will be in digital.

Damn you AMC, unless none are in DLP....but why would they torture me so?

[Josh H]

Just ordered my midnight showing tickets online.

[Mr. Cinema]

I just got my tickets today at the Raleigh Grande, which is located in....you guessed it, Raleigh!

[dgc]

Except for Cygnet74 (lucky bastard) :)....for those going to the midnight show, how early do you plan on getting in line?

Probably 2-3 hours minimum. As I previously mentioned, I'll have my Sony PSP to keep me company.

[Josh H]

I'll probably show up at 10:30 or so.

Don't really care where I sit unless I'm all the way in front.

[QuiGonJosh]

Got my tickets for the midnight showing and the showings I'm going to on the 19th! w00t :D

[digitalfreaknyc]

My friends and I got tickets to the Ziegfeld 12:01 screening after some searching. No luck on moviefone.com or fandango.com, but movietickets.com came through. We're pretty psyched.

When we went to the midnight screening there 3 years ago for AOTC, I was talking to some weird guy who turned out to be one of the fans who Triumph made fun of.

Ahhhh, nothing too trivial :)

I would do anything for tix to the Zigfield. I was there for TPM but couldn't get Clones OR tix to this one either. I didn't even know they went on sale until yesterday afternoon. So upset. :(

[dgc]

What's so special about the Zigfield? Other than the size and when Triump rips the SW geek fans a new one. Is it a DLP showing?

Come on down to the AMC on 42nd St.

[digitalfreaknyc]

What's so special about the Zigfield? Other than the size and when Triump rips the SW geek fans a new one. Is it a DLP showing?

Come on down to the AMC on 42nd St.

I'm debating. That's where I saw CLones.

If you'd seen either of the others there, you would understand. That's where all the hardcore fans see it opening night. And there's nothing more memorable than hearing 1200 people all screaming as the words "Star Wars' burst on the screen.

[dgc]

I'm debating. That's where I saw CLones.

If you'd seen either of the others there, you would understand. That's where all the hardcore fans see it opening night. And there's nothing more memorable than hearing 1200 people all screaming as the words "Star Wars' burst on the screen.

I hear ya. ...but you gotta believe your going to get a similar, if not, the same opening night experience in any big theater in NYC. So you miss out on the light saber duel that breaks out in the ticket holders line....

If your preordering tickets a month in advance for a midweek midnight showing....there will be plenty of cheering as soon as John William's score bursts through the theater speakers.

[ravan]

Whee.. Just bought 10 .. Now I just have to find 9 friends :p

[RockStrongo]

Im gonna order my tix in a couple hours to the DLP in Plano TX. They have them available, but I wanna go to the larger DLP screen. I need to call them first.

Im going right in the middle of the day on the 19th. Hopefully, it will be less crowded, but I will still get there about 1.5 to 2 hours early.

[RockStrongo]

Im gonna order my tix in a couple hours to the DLP in Plano TX. They have them available, but I wanna go to the larger DLP screen. I need to call them first.

Im going right in the middle of the day on the 19th. Hopefully, it will be less crowded, but I will still get there about 1.5 to 2 hours early.

Got my tix for the noon show on opening day at a DLP theater!

Im not into the midnight showings. Did that for LOTR ROTK though.

I think there will be less people during the day. It will be nice to see it before the weekend crowds! Ill avoid the theater for a while after that.

[Josh H]

I went to an 11 a.m. showing of ROTK on opening day and it was still packed with a long line.

[digitalfreaknyc]

4 shows in NYC are now sold out. Looks like this is going to be a biggie :) Don't remember what it was like for the other two because I had my tickets as soon as they went on sale.

[Ranger]

Doesn't NYC have, like 500 movie theaters though?

[RockStrongo]

I went to an 11 a.m. showing of ROTK on opening day and it was still packed with a long line.

Yeah, my experience with the midnight show of ROTK was ok....VERY LONG LINE already at 2 hours before the show. BUT, the 12:01am and 12:02am were non-existent. We would have been first in line for those showings!

[digitalfreaknyc]

Doesn't NYC have, like 500 movie theaters though?

Not all are showing Sith though. I know of only 3 really big ones that are.

[hboafficionado]

Bought 25 tickets at the Oaks, PA Regal Theater. Just about all my friends are going, and then some. This is going to be fucking insane.

[TomOpus]

First one is sold out so the AMC 20 here just added a 2nd midnight show.

[Maxflier]

Got my tix today for the AMC Palace here.

[Dr. DVD]

My local Regal will be showing it, but they don't know when the tickets will go on sale. :(

[al_bundy]

Doesn't NYC have, like 500 movie theaters though?

only a few are worth going to

[Rubix]

hey can someone clear some stuff up for me since i've never bought tickets online or seen a movie on a digital projector.

first, how do i know what theaters have a digital projector? i am in the orange county, california area. i saw on starwars.com the closest one listed for epii was:

Edwards Irvine Spectrum 21 & IMAX
65 Fortune Drive
Irvine, CA 92618

so could i assume they will have epiii on a dlp?

second, i see show times for wednesday, may 18th at 12:01am. this hurts my head. does that mean they are showing it a full day early... as in 2 minutes after the end of tuesday, or is this some new retarded way of saying they are showing it at the start of the 19th actually? it clearly says the 18th though!

[outcastja]

hey can someone clear some stuff up for me since i've never bought tickets online or seen a movie on a digital projector.

first, how do i know what theaters have a digital projector? i am in the orange county, california area. i saw on starwars.com the closest one listed for epii was:

Edwards Irvine Spectrum 21 & IMAX
65 Fortune Drive
Irvine, CA 92618

so could i assume they will have epiii on a dlp?

second, i see show times for wednesday, may 18th at 12:01am. this hurts my head. does that mean they are showing it a full day early... as in 2 minutes after the end of tuesday, or is this some new retarded way of saying they are showing it at the start of the 19th actually? it clearly says the 18th though!

So far Irvine only has midnight showing for three theaters, #1, #10, and #21. A midnight showing for the DLP theater (#17) hasn't been listed yet, but will probably be listed in the upcoming weeks. Even though it states the 18th, it will be playing at midnight on the 19th.

[Rubix]

thanks. that's a nice quote btw. i always think of that line as i waste my nights dl'ing junk for no reason.

[RockStrongo]

Well, I guess I should go stand in line for seats....see you guys later! ;)

[madara]

If your from WI/IL border area is there good theater, DLP, etc to see last Star Wars? Otherwise I guess just go see it at south shore but be nice see it in fancy theater. That Lowe one looks like 2hr drive, dont think my sister will go for that, needs to be half that at least. Still trying to convince her to see it first day as well. I need really cool uncle P
thanks
madara

[BigDaddy]

My local Regal will be showing it, but they don't know when the tickets will go on sale. :(

Just go to fandango change the date and you should see your Regal on there. At least it was that way in Austin.

[Dr. DVD]

Just go to fandango change the date and you should see your Regal on there. At least it was that way in Austin.


I tired that, and the theater that says they will have it has not posted their date to sale tickets yet. I called them and they told me to keep checking back, but I thought there was going to be a date where all participating theaters were going to sell them at once.

[devilshalo]

So anyone in the UK going to the back to back to back to back to back to back that they're having on May 16 at Leicester Square?

http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Movies/04/20/film.starwars.reut/index.html?section=cnn_latest

UK to host 'Star Wars' marathon
All six films to run back-to-back in London
Wednesday, April 20, 2005 Posted: 9:56 AM EDT (1356 GMT)

"Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith" will wrap up the six-film marathon. :confused: why play it out of order?

LONDON, England (Hollywood Reporter) -- Lucasfilm and 20th Century Fox said Tuesday that they will unspool all six episodes of the "Star Wars" saga back-to-back for the first time May 16 in London's Leicester Square.

The "Star Wars" marathon will take place one day after the final installment, "Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith," marks its world premiere in an out-of-competition screening at this year's Festival de Cannes.

London's entertainment center plays host to large state-of-the-art theaters owned by the biggest players in the U.K. exhibition industry and is regarded by the industry and public alike as the No. 1 location to host high-profile movie events.

During the unique daylong Leicester Square extravaganza, London's premier theaters -- UCI Empire, the Odeon Leicester Square and Vue -- will unspool screenings of the previous five movies before the day culminates in the U.K. premiere of the sixth installment at the Odeon Leicester Square, the largest theater in the United Kingdom. Fans who have bought special passes for all six movies will be able to view "Sith" in the UCI Empire after the five previous movies.

Writer-director George Lucas and the stars of the movie, including Hayden Christensen and Ian McDiarmid, are expected to jet in from the French Riviera to attend the May 16 premiere, organizers said.

Fans also will be able to attend special free performances of "Star Wars" music presented by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, while a host of stormtroopers will populate the square.

The sixth and final installment goes into general release in the United Kingdom, as well as the U.S., on May 19.

[digitalfreaknyc]

Seems like none of the Loews theaters have them for sale yet on Fandango. Anyone else experience this?

[al_bundy]

any confirmed digital presentations of the film? The last one I saw it in digital at the Ziegfield in NYC. Is it going to play it in digital again?

[scott shelton]

It seems odd that some theater chains are selling tickets, while others just sit on their ass.

I thought companies liked money.

[clemente]

It seems odd that some theater chains are selling tickets, while others just sit on their ass.

I thought companies liked money.

Its not like they won't sell out if they start selling there tickets only 3 weeks in advance instead of 5.

[MasterofDVD]

My local theater started their online sales today so I picked up my 7 tickets. I wanted to go see the movie at the super nice theater in Pittsburgh but the crowd is always hellish for big movies. I'd rather go to the nice local one and avoid the masses.

[FantasticVSDoom]

I got tickets to the theatre in Astoria from Fandango...If I didnt have to work the next day, I would go to Manhattan, but I need something close to home so I can get back and get to sleep.

[scott shelton]

Its not like they won't sell out if they start selling there tickets only 3 weeks in advance instead of 5.

Sure it does.

[Kal-El]

Just got mine from Fandango. Seeing it at midnight Wednesday in a regular THX theater and then 7 hours later--910am Thursday--in DLP. :D

[digitalfreaknyc]

I got tickets to the theatre in Astoria from Fandango...If I didnt have to work the next day, I would go to Manhattan, but I need something close to home so I can get back and get to sleep.

That's why you take the next day off from work :up: :)

[Kal-El]

That's why you take the next day off from work :up: :)
:up: Amen.

[QuiGonJosh]

Amen x2! :D

I'm taking the 19th off so I can sleep in, and then go see two more showings... :)

[TomOpus]

That's why you take the next day off from work :up: :)Hell, I took the next 2 days off. Might as well make an extra long weekend out of it :)

Also, I'm not sure if they're going to have the midnight showings (they just added a 3rd screen) in the DLP theater. If not then I should be able to catch it in DLP on Thursday or Friday.

[noonan4224]

Hell, I took the next 2 days off. Might as well make an extra long weekend out of it :)


I did the same thing...

[RockStrongo]

Hell, I took the next 2 days off. Might as well make an extra long weekend out of it :)

I took the entire 2 weeks after it off! Planning on seeing it every day for 2 weeks!

hahaha jk...im actually going on vacation to mexico on the 22nd

[silentbob007]

From geeksquad.com for all you skipping school/work ....

http://www.geeksquad.com/absentee.asp

[digitalfreaknyc]

Lowes still hasn't put their tickets up. You can now register to find out when they will put them up for sale.

[Giles]

From geeksquad.com for all you skipping school/work ....

http://www.geeksquad.com/absentee.asp

:lol: that's great... :D

[M Polo]

Yup I got my 2 12:01am Wed. May, 18th from Movietickets.com for my local AMC24.

Good stuff, can not wait!!!!!

[Giles]

I plan on seeing this at Loew's Uptown, here in DC, however I'd prefer to see this in DLP which means either trekking over to Gaithersburg MD or Merrifield VA. I really don't understand how Loews can't or wont add a DLP system into the East Coast flagship theatre - the Uptown. (oh well, whatever).

Interestingly, the Senator up in Baltimore, as of April 14th, still hasn't received exhibition license for Ep III.

[Chew]

The Marcus theater in town has them available for pre-order (via movietickets.com) as of today. :banana:

[silentbob007]

I just picked up my 12:01 tickets at my local Goodrich (Not a lot of) Quality Theater as today was the first day they went on sale around my area.

[Nabalab]

Hell, I took the next 2 days off. Might as well make an extra long weekend out of it :)

Hell yeah, that's what I did. Seeing it 12:01 on Wednesday night at the Ziegfeld, then seeing it at a different theatre in LI on Thursday afternoon.

Friday will probably be an "off" day (no job, no movie...LOL), and Saturday will be U2 at MSG. :)

[Rypro 525]

hell yeah, got my tix last night for the 12:01 show at the local amc theater. is it possible to get a decent seat if i get there at around 10:30?

[clemente]

Just to let the Chicago peeps know, the AMC River East (downtown) has posted their times for the DLP showings.

[Rogue588]

Got mine on Friday. DLP. Paid Matinee prices for the 12:05am show.

[Kal-El]

This is crazy. The local AMC is already sold out of 5 midnight screenings, there's 3 more available and it looks like they're going to be running for 24 hours that day. They have showings for 3, 4 and 5 am as well.

[TomOpus]

The AMC I'm going to has 3 sold out with a 4th added... for now. I'm curious how they're going to handle all the people. Will it be one line or separate lines for each theater?

[slcsnkman]

They are already selling tickets in Utah

[UmbrellaAl]

They are already on sale. I got mine last week.

[UmbrellaAl]

They are already selling tickets in Utah

Woah! I'm in SLC too! What a Dink!

[Michael Ballack]

Anyone order DLP tickets from Fandango.com? I need your help if you did. I'm worried, here's the deal. I bought tickets for the dlp screening of EP3 for the right time and place. I made sure I selected the dlp tickets, not the regular film tickets. Once I completed my purchase, fandango allows you to print your tickets at home. I did. The ticket says I don't have to go to the box office, go directly to the ticket podium. I checked the printing and the time, date, and the place is all correct. The only thing is, the ticket doesn't say DLP, so when I take it to them, will they know to direct me to the dlp theater? There's a regular film version at the same time. I hope I have the dlp ticket. Any info from you experts I'd greatly appreciate. Thanks. :(

[huh?]

I just got two tickets to a midnight showing.

[Michael Ballack]

I just picked up my tickets. To my relief, they were dlp tickets despite my confirmation ticket not displaying the theater and dlp. I can't wait!!! It's almost here.

[SpaceBoy]

Sorry for the stupid question.. but when you get there, do you still have to lineup to get tickets?

I got mine from movie tickets, and after looking it's just like a giant ticket, that has how many it's for on there...

So do I still have to go wait in line? Bummer.

[Jackskeleton]

well yeah. waiting in line is for seats.

[Kal-El]

Just checked the local AMC again. 9 midnight screenings sold out. That's almost half the number of theaters they have altogether. I'm really curious as to what numbers this is going to pull first day.

[garyb]

Our local amc is allowed to interlock only the midnight sneak and none after. Print must stay in certain sized theaters for a certain amount of time. I believe this is how it is everywhere else.

[Jackskeleton]

I think it's a 9 week min. this time around.

one amc here is having a nonstop 24 hour showing of episode III in its theaters.

[dgc]

Anyone order DLP tickets from Fandango.com? I need your help if you did. I'm worried, here's the deal. I bought tickets for the dlp screening of EP3 for the right time and place. I made sure I selected the dlp tickets, not the regular film tickets. Once I completed my purchase, fandango allows you to print your tickets at home. I did. The ticket says I don't have to go to the box office, go directly to the ticket podium. I checked the printing and the time, date, and the place is all correct. The only thing is, the ticket doesn't say DLP, so when I take it to them, will they know to direct me to the dlp theater? There's a regular film version at the same time. I hope I have the dlp ticket. Any info from you experts I'd greatly appreciate. Thanks. :(

Although I ordered my DLP tickets online. I'll be going to the theater box office at least a week early to pick them up from a live cashier to make sure I get the right theater (midnight DLP showing).

[Michael Ballack]

Although I ordered my DLP tickets online. I'll be going to the theater box office at least a week early to pick them up from a live cashier to make sure I get the right theater (midnight DLP showing).

I picked up my tickets and sure enough it's DLP. What a relief.

[SpaceBoy]

Ah.. So I can go pick up my tickets now.. Cool I'll have to check it out.

I just have a printout that says 2 tickets to whatever showing.. I figure I still need actualy tickets.

[slcsnkman]

Im in Poro UT and need tix bad