Another IMAX 3D movie has torn up the box-office records, with "The Avengers" becoming the first movie to crack the $200 million barrier on its opening weekend in the U.S. The film also set a new 3-day opening weekend record with $15.3 mil. from IMAX showings in 275 domestic theaters alone. More … [Read more...]
IMAX’s Titanic 3D experience
April 8, 2012 By 1 Comment
The re-release of “Titanic” in 3D, especially on the biggest of IMAX screens, feels like a refreshing throwback to the era when going to the movies was an event and the movies were usually substantial in scope and story. Perhaps because it requires such a commitment and because the running … [Read more...]
IMAX gives assist on Hunger Games
March 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
At 9:15 a.m. on Sunday morning in a suburban mall, the mini-IMAX theater in the AMC multiplex showing "Hunger Games" was about two-thirds full. That's perhaps even more impressive than a sold-out midnight showing on opening day since the midnight premiere always attracts the most ardent fans … [Read more...]
“Carter” mission accomplished in IMAX 3D
March 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
“John Carter” is a big Disney movie that takes place in a big universe that requires the biggest possible showcase. IMAX 3D delivers the best experience on the planet for this mission to Mars. "John Carter" opened in 290 IMAX theatres in the U.S. Friday, March 9, and will play in … [Read more...]
Frankenweenie gets IMAX 3D bone
March 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The feature-length adaptation of Tim Burton's 1984 live-action student film "Frankenweenie" just became a very big deal, and a production that will have a lot more depth than the original. IMAX Corporation and The Walt Disney Studios today announced that Burton's stop-motion, animated … [Read more...]
Titanic 3D sneak April 3
February 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
One fan of "Titanic" will win tickets to the London premiere of the 3D version of the movie by enrolling in a World Market Titanic Sweepstakes at Facebook here: http://www.Facebook.com/TitanicMovie. Winner gets trip for two to London, two tickets to the premiere, and a $1,000 World Market Gift … [Read more...]
007′s 50th Anniversary on IMAX
February 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
James Bond's 50th anniversary return to the big screen this fall will be on the biggest screens of all. "Skyfall" will be the first 007 movie ever released in IMAX theaters, it was announced today by IMAX Corp., Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures … [Read more...]
Star Wars has phantom 3D
February 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Another missed opportunity for 3D. This weekend's release of the so-called first chapter of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace," followed in a few weeks by the 3D version of "Titanic," could have continued the momentum of "The Lion King" and "Beauty and the Beast" and been a huge boon to improving the … [Read more...]
Journey 2 3D Adventure
February 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
One of the first and most pleasantly surprising 3D movie successes in 2008 was "Journey to the Center of the Earth," which we named the Most Dynamic 3D Experience at 3DHollywood.net that year. The sequel, "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island," not only boasts digital 3D improved by four years of … [Read more...]
Hoffman, Mann on “Luck”; review
January 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
"Santa Anita is fantastic," says Michael Mann of the iconic horse race track in Arcadia, Ca. "It's beautiful, a great-looking race track; why would you choose any other place?" That's high praise from the filmmaker responsible for the TV and movie versions of "Miami Vice," the seven-time Oscar … [Read more...]
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