IMAX - why isn't it popular here?
I have just found out that Bristol Imax has closed (I'm a little late on that one) and Bournemouth Imax doesn't look like it is going to reopen. Why is this? I love Imax, I have been to Futuroscope in France a few times, a theme-park dedicated to Imax and cinema.
The experience with a 3D film is amazing, and some mainstream films are available in Imax format - I know Harry Potter is. So why not more success for the cinemas?
The experience with a 3D film is amazing, and some mainstream films are available in Imax format - I know Harry Potter is. So why not more success for the cinemas?
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Sorry for not answering your question though.
I hope you enjoy it
These films were both quite short I personally don't know if I would enjoy a full length feature film in one sitting as I do feel a bit light headed after.
I would really like to see a full length scary one but I would need a break in the middle:)
Don't think I would go (and assume others don't go) often enough either which must be the reason there aren't that many about
1) Cost.
2) Lack of 3D content.
3) Complexity of running/maintenance.
How can they show a film like Harry Potter on an Imax screen if it's only meant for films made in 3D?
The main feature of IMAX is the screen size. It is huge!!!! The idea is to cover your entire field of vision, rather than just looking at a rectangle screen.
This can be added too by using 2 projectors for 3D presentations. So not all films are 3D.
I saw Jaws 3D at the cinema years ago and that was really good so I imagine with today's 3D film-making technology plus an Imax screen, it'll brilliant.
I'll have to find out my nearest screen and try to go.
For a big film like Harry Potter there will be a special IMAX print.
But the last 20 minutes are in 3D
But then again I went to see it too and ....thouroughly enjoyed it , BRILLIANT!!!
Looks like there is one in Manchester:
Odeon Manchester
6-8 Dantzic St.
Manchester
M4 2AD
And it looks like the Braford one is still there (it is on Imax.com
Thats the one I go to at the printworks. Seen Polar Express 3D and some short IMAX film with Elvira.
Even though Ive been before, still overwhelms you when you get in there and see the size of the bloody screen. Its like 3 busses long
Agreed. and your enjoyment of the 3D appears to depend on where you're sitting. If you're on the edge of the 'sweet spot' you just get double vision. Where's the fun in that?
And Superman flying in 3D just looks like a man superimposed on a background - just like the old films!
There's still work to be done it seems.
I was also annoyed that Happy Feet didn't get a 3D IMAX release in the end as the ickle dancing penguin in the 3D trailer looked cute .
http://www.giantscreencinema.com/News/tabid/70/Default.aspx?ctl=ViewItem&mid=528&ItemId=219
Cineworld Cinemas: News At Your Local Cineworld Cinema IMAX SCREENS COMING TO SHEFFIELD & CRAWLEY
the screen was actually too big to take in, to be honest.
Agreed. I was sat in the front half of Waterloo IMAX for Superman Returns and it was a bit too in my face tbh :eek: I now always make sure to sit in the back few rows so that I can take it all in.
Should be a busy year for the IMAX cinemas what with Prometheus, The Dark Knight Rises and The Hobbit all getting IMAX releases :cool: