Is Batman Begins suppose to be released in IMAX theaters?
03-03-05, 02:42 PM
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Is Batman Begins suppose to be released in IMAX theaters?
Someone at work just told me this but I haven't heard a thing about it, anyone know if this is true?
I've heard some people say that if a movie isn't made for an Imax screen that its hard to watch on one, anyone have any experience with this?
I've heard some people say that if a movie isn't made for an Imax screen that its hard to watch on one, anyone have any experience with this?
03-03-05, 02:43 PM
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Yup, i just read an article the other day that it will be a simultaneous IMAX release.
IMAXiCorporation and Warner Bros.iPictures today announced that Batman Begins will beisimultaneously released to IMAX(R) and conventional 35mm theatres on June 17th, 2005. The film, which explores the originsiof the Batman legend and the Dark Knight's emergence as a force for good in Gotham, will be digitally re-mastered intoithe unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience(R) with proprietary IMAX DMR(R) (Digital Re-mastering)itechnology for the IMAX release.iWarner Bros.iPictures will be the exclusive distributor of Batman Begins toiIMAX theatresiworldwide.
"Moviegoersilove to experience our event movies in IMAX theatres and filmmakersirave about how their work appears onithe IMAX canvas," said DaniFellman, President of DomesticiDistribution at Warner Bros. Pictures. "We're excitedito make our eighth film commitment to IMAX withi'Batman Begins: The IMAX Experience'."
"This filmiwill be the latest in a series of fantastic Warner Bros. Picturesireleases which have helped change the way moviegoers experience Hollywood movies," said IMAX Co-Chairmeniand Co-CEOs Richard L.iGelfond and Bradley J. Wechsler. "Warner Bros. Picturesihas been an instrumental partner in establishing this trend and advancing the IMAX theatreinetwork as the newest distribution platform for Hollywood content."
Added Greg Foster,iIMAX Chairman and President of Filmed Entertainment, "We are extremely pleased with how our 2005 commercial film slate hasitaken shape and believe 'Batman Begins' will be a perfect way to kick off the blockbuster summerifilm season."
"Moviegoersilove to experience our event movies in IMAX theatres and filmmakersirave about how their work appears onithe IMAX canvas," said DaniFellman, President of DomesticiDistribution at Warner Bros. Pictures. "We're excitedito make our eighth film commitment to IMAX withi'Batman Begins: The IMAX Experience'."
"This filmiwill be the latest in a series of fantastic Warner Bros. Picturesireleases which have helped change the way moviegoers experience Hollywood movies," said IMAX Co-Chairmeniand Co-CEOs Richard L.iGelfond and Bradley J. Wechsler. "Warner Bros. Picturesihas been an instrumental partner in establishing this trend and advancing the IMAX theatreinetwork as the newest distribution platform for Hollywood content."
Added Greg Foster,iIMAX Chairman and President of Filmed Entertainment, "We are extremely pleased with how our 2005 commercial film slate hasitaken shape and believe 'Batman Begins' will be a perfect way to kick off the blockbuster summerifilm season."
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Originally Posted by Sessa17
I've heard some people say that if a movie isn't made for an Imax screen that its hard to watch on one, anyone have any experience with this?
03-03-05, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Jackskeleton
that may have been true back in the old days, but now it's very simple and very enjoyable to see a film that wasn't shot specificlly for Imax on an Imax screen.
03-03-05, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Cygnet74
do they maintain the OAR in the Imax versions? or is there some reframing/cropping?
03-03-05, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by jaeufraser
Well, with regards to the IMAX releases of Matrix and Harry Potter, the original aspect ratios were retained. Even the 3D Polar Express retained it's 2.35:1 aspect ratio. Seeing as this is WB, I imagine they'll stick with the OAR given their past history.
very cool.
03-03-05, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Cygnet74
do they maintain the OAR in the Imax versions? or is there some reframing/cropping?
03-03-05, 05:20 PM
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Sweet! 
And I was excited about Robots coming to IMAX.
And I was excited about Robots coming to IMAX.
03-03-05, 06:54 PM
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When I saw Spider-Man and The Two Towers on IMAX, the only took up about 70% of the screen so as to keep the proper aspect ratio.
These are the only "theatrical" releases to get an IMAX (DMR) release...
- Fantasia 2000 (shown in it's OAR of 1.66:1).
- Beauty and the Beast (shown in it's OAR of 1.66:1).
- Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (cropped down to 1.78:1).
- Apollo 13 (cropped down to 1.66:1).
- The Lion King (shown in it's OAR of 1.66:1).
- The Matrix Reloaded (shown in it's OAR of 2.40:1).
- The Matrix Revolutions (shown in it's OAR of 2.40:1).
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (shown in it's OAR of 2.40:1).
- Spiderman 2 (shown in it's OAR of 2.40:1).
- The Polar Express (shown in it's OAR of 2.40:1).
Robots will be the next "theatrical" release to get an IMAX (DMR) release. I'm sure that'll retain it's OAR, but nothing is specific as of yet.
Since Warner Brothers has been embracing the IMAX format to release theatrical films, it's a 98% chance that both Batman Begins and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will retain their aspect ratios come release.
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03-03-05, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Matthew Chmiel
Those two films have never been in IMAX. What you saw was a 35mm print blown up to be projected on an IMAX screen.
