Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer was released in various film formats, the rarest being the IMAX 70mm print. There are reportedly only 30 screens worldwide showing the IMAX 70mm version of Oppenheimer, which has led fans to take lengthy road trips to be able to see it.
With televisions getting bigger and better, and some even opting for projectors, many folks can replicate a theatrical experience in the comfort of their own homes. Still, premium large formats like IMAX 70mm are something else entirely. Despite the small number of theaters screening Oppenheimer in IMAX 70mm, a report from Variety states that those screenings account for $17 million of the movie’s box office take. One fan even made a 14-hour round-trip journey to catch a 2 pm screening in Providence, R.I. “It was definitely worth it,” he said.
Christopher Nolan has said that IMAX 70mm is the best cinema experience because “the sharpness...
With televisions getting bigger and better, and some even opting for projectors, many folks can replicate a theatrical experience in the comfort of their own homes. Still, premium large formats like IMAX 70mm are something else entirely. Despite the small number of theaters screening Oppenheimer in IMAX 70mm, a report from Variety states that those screenings account for $17 million of the movie’s box office take. One fan even made a 14-hour round-trip journey to catch a 2 pm screening in Providence, R.I. “It was definitely worth it,” he said.
Christopher Nolan has said that IMAX 70mm is the best cinema experience because “the sharpness...
- 8/16/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Ryan Knapp woke up before sunrise one morning in July and left his home in northern New Hampshire at 5:30 a.m. to catch a movie.
It wasn’t just any day at the cinema. In fact, it was a 14-hour round-trip journey that involved crossing two state lines by car, train and bus. That’s because Knapp wanted to see Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” the way the director intended: in Imax 70mm, a rare format crafted from Nolan’s film negative, with physical reels spanning 11 miles and weighing 600 pounds. It’s a movie nerd’s dream — but it’s only available on 30 screens worldwide, 19 of them in the U.S.
So Knapp trekked to Providence, R.I., for a 2 p.m. showing. The verdict? “It was definitely worth it.”
“Oppenheimer,” an R-rated three-hour drama consisting mainly of people talking in rooms, is not the type of movie audiences typically...
It wasn’t just any day at the cinema. In fact, it was a 14-hour round-trip journey that involved crossing two state lines by car, train and bus. That’s because Knapp wanted to see Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” the way the director intended: in Imax 70mm, a rare format crafted from Nolan’s film negative, with physical reels spanning 11 miles and weighing 600 pounds. It’s a movie nerd’s dream — but it’s only available on 30 screens worldwide, 19 of them in the U.S.
So Knapp trekked to Providence, R.I., for a 2 p.m. showing. The verdict? “It was definitely worth it.”
“Oppenheimer,” an R-rated three-hour drama consisting mainly of people talking in rooms, is not the type of movie audiences typically...
- 8/16/2023
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Due to popular demand, “Oppenheimer” has extended its 70mm run at Imax theaters nationwide through the end of August.
The previous end date, which was already an extension of the film’s original run in Imax 70mm format, was Aug. 17. Tickets for Christopher Nolan’s atomic bomb drama are already on sale through Aug. 31 at some Imax theaters, as exhibitors will make them available on a rolling basis.
Nolan, a longtime vocal champion of the premium format, touted Imax 70mm as the “best possible experience” to see “Oppenheimer” because “the sharpness and the clarity and the depth of the image is unparalleled.” Only 19 theaters in the U.S. (and 30 worldwide) have the capability to play films in Imax 70mm, including the AMC Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles and the AMC Lincoln Square in New York — making those screens some of the hottest tickets in town.
“It actually looks better in film,...
The previous end date, which was already an extension of the film’s original run in Imax 70mm format, was Aug. 17. Tickets for Christopher Nolan’s atomic bomb drama are already on sale through Aug. 31 at some Imax theaters, as exhibitors will make them available on a rolling basis.
Nolan, a longtime vocal champion of the premium format, touted Imax 70mm as the “best possible experience” to see “Oppenheimer” because “the sharpness and the clarity and the depth of the image is unparalleled.” Only 19 theaters in the U.S. (and 30 worldwide) have the capability to play films in Imax 70mm, including the AMC Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles and the AMC Lincoln Square in New York — making those screens some of the hottest tickets in town.
“It actually looks better in film,...
- 8/7/2023
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Imax Corp. reported improved second-quarter revenue and earnings on Tuesday that exceeded Wall Street expectations.
“Imax is on track to deliver its best year ever at the box office, with the success of ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home,’ ‘The Lion King,’ and our record-breaking, first local language animated release in China this past weekend, ‘Ne Zha,’ leading a strong second half film slate and building on our solid first-half,” Imax CEO Rich Gelfond said in a statement “Our continued success is driven by the privileged position we hold in the entertainment ecosystem, where our end-to-end technology empowers world-class creators to bring cultural events and communal experiences to life on a global scale.”
The premium format film exhibitor reported adjusted per-share earnings of 32 cents, which was up slightly from the 30 cents per-share earnings the company reported during the same quarter a year ago. Imax’s earnings per share were also above the...
“Imax is on track to deliver its best year ever at the box office, with the success of ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home,’ ‘The Lion King,’ and our record-breaking, first local language animated release in China this past weekend, ‘Ne Zha,’ leading a strong second half film slate and building on our solid first-half,” Imax CEO Rich Gelfond said in a statement “Our continued success is driven by the privileged position we hold in the entertainment ecosystem, where our end-to-end technology empowers world-class creators to bring cultural events and communal experiences to life on a global scale.”
The premium format film exhibitor reported adjusted per-share earnings of 32 cents, which was up slightly from the 30 cents per-share earnings the company reported during the same quarter a year ago. Imax’s earnings per share were also above the...
- 7/30/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
IMAX Entertainment announced an expansion of their executive team on Thursday, hiring Mo Rhim and James Toney as senior vice presidents. They will report to Megan Colligan, IMAX Entertainment president and IMAX Corp. executive vice president.
Rhim and Toney, who come to IMAX from Paramount and 20th Century Fox, respectively, will oversee content strategy, partnerships and innovation for the division. Rhim previously served as Svp of International Digital Marketing at Paramount and also previously worked at Google for 11 years. Toney was previously Svp of Technology and Innovation for Fox, spearheading new initiatives on data and AI.
“As audiences drive record box office across IMAX theatres worldwide, artists throughout culture increasingly want to leverage our platform to create new, immersive experiences for their fans,” said Colligan. “Mo and James each bring a deep understanding of the intersection of entertainment and technology and a strong vision for the way our creative partners...
Rhim and Toney, who come to IMAX from Paramount and 20th Century Fox, respectively, will oversee content strategy, partnerships and innovation for the division. Rhim previously served as Svp of International Digital Marketing at Paramount and also previously worked at Google for 11 years. Toney was previously Svp of Technology and Innovation for Fox, spearheading new initiatives on data and AI.
“As audiences drive record box office across IMAX theatres worldwide, artists throughout culture increasingly want to leverage our platform to create new, immersive experiences for their fans,” said Colligan. “Mo and James each bring a deep understanding of the intersection of entertainment and technology and a strong vision for the way our creative partners...
- 6/13/2019
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Former BuzzFeed communications executive Mark Jafar had been hired to head Imax’s global corporate communications effective immediately, the company announced on Monday.
Jafar, who will report directly to Imax CEO Rich Gelfond, will oversee all communications, media relations and corporate social responsibility for Imax, working across the company’s business and entertainment divisions. He will also support domestic and global efforts to communicate the company’s brand narrative, strategic partnerships and more.
“Mark is well-suited to communicate Imax’s position at the intersection of innovation, creativity and unparalleled immersive experience,” Gelfond said in a statement. “His deep experience with global consumer brands will be critical as we grow and expand Imax, while his proven effectiveness as a communicator and leader will be key to telling our story.”
Also Read: Imax Chief Marketing Officer Jl Pomeroy Exits Company (Exclusive)
Most recently, Jafar served as vice president of corporate communications at BuzzFeed,...
Jafar, who will report directly to Imax CEO Rich Gelfond, will oversee all communications, media relations and corporate social responsibility for Imax, working across the company’s business and entertainment divisions. He will also support domestic and global efforts to communicate the company’s brand narrative, strategic partnerships and more.
“Mark is well-suited to communicate Imax’s position at the intersection of innovation, creativity and unparalleled immersive experience,” Gelfond said in a statement. “His deep experience with global consumer brands will be critical as we grow and expand Imax, while his proven effectiveness as a communicator and leader will be key to telling our story.”
Also Read: Imax Chief Marketing Officer Jl Pomeroy Exits Company (Exclusive)
Most recently, Jafar served as vice president of corporate communications at BuzzFeed,...
- 6/10/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Imax has hired former BuzzFeed and Viacom PR exec Mark Jafar to market the giant-screen exhibitor as its own movie-tech brand.
Jafar, most recently vp corporate communications at online publisher BuzzFeed, joins Imax as global head of corporate communications as the large format exhibitor continues to differentiate itself from rivals by touting "The Imax Experience."
Imax is also working to more closely integrate studio market campaigns for Hollywood movie titles with the company's own marketing and branding efforts.
Jafar will report to Imax CEO Richard Gelfond as he oversees all communications and media relations for the company, and ...
Jafar, most recently vp corporate communications at online publisher BuzzFeed, joins Imax as global head of corporate communications as the large format exhibitor continues to differentiate itself from rivals by touting "The Imax Experience."
Imax is also working to more closely integrate studio market campaigns for Hollywood movie titles with the company's own marketing and branding efforts.
Jafar will report to Imax CEO Richard Gelfond as he oversees all communications and media relations for the company, and ...
- 6/10/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Imax has hired former BuzzFeed and Viacom PR exec Mark Jafar to market the giant-screen exhibitor as its own movie-tech brand.
Jafar, most recently vp corporate communications at online publisher BuzzFeed, joins Imax as global head of corporate communications as the large format exhibitor continues to differentiate itself from rivals by touting "The Imax Experience."
Imax is also working to more closely integrate studio market campaigns for Hollywood movie titles with the company's own marketing and branding efforts.
Jafar will report to Imax CEO Richard Gelfond as he oversees all communications and media relations for the company, and ...
Jafar, most recently vp corporate communications at online publisher BuzzFeed, joins Imax as global head of corporate communications as the large format exhibitor continues to differentiate itself from rivals by touting "The Imax Experience."
Imax is also working to more closely integrate studio market campaigns for Hollywood movie titles with the company's own marketing and branding efforts.
Jafar will report to Imax CEO Richard Gelfond as he oversees all communications and media relations for the company, and ...
- 6/10/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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