Cliffs your sarcassim at the end of your last post, doesnt sell home your opinon.
I personally dont think you are 100 percent accurate in your guess, and I will use Universal and the Rave as my examples why I don’t agree.
When I went to universal to watch Star Trek Into Darknes the IMAX scenes did not completely fill up the screen top to bottom there was a good number of feet both upper and lower that was black. Others who went and saw it at the Rave said the same thing.
I called the Booth Manager of Citywalk tody and he said yes that when Star Trek played in IMAX, the IMAX screens did not completely fill their screen.
If you think I am wrong thats fine, but I wont be lacing my comment wih sarcasim.
Cliffs to answer your question, I reply with this its the 3rd biggest IMAX screen in North America period.
Second only Lincoln Sq and the Metreon.
IMAX has evolved and changed with the times, just as the chinese is now. Its not your or my place to say something isn’t full IMAX, as its IMAX that sets that determination.
In anycase the ticket price has not increased with the chinese theatres switch to IMAX, its 19.00 2D or 3D IMAX, which was the same price as a 3D regular film on a weeknight and weekend.
Howard exactly right, and like Escott has said, if IMAX truly felt that the 70ft to 80ft tall screens were Full IMAX, pretty sure that they and the management of the CHinese could have dug even further into the ground than they did. My understanding is the aspect ratio of the IMAX Digital cameras is 1.9 as well, which is the aspect ratio of the new screen, so not really sure how the Chinese won’t get the full IMAX effect.
I also am of the mindset peopl should experience something first before starting to complain.
Chris you could be right about a hold over ( i would wager perhaps with a matinee) But I am pretty sure they are getting through the starting 10:00pm on the 26th. The last show time for WOZ3D on 10/26 is the 7:30pm show
When through the never was first announced IMAX made a big deal about it being shot with IMAX cameras, and being one of this years PREMIERE IMAX Experiences.
plus back a few weeks ago just prior to the official announcement on OZ movie tickets.com had the oz showtimes listed (not live for purchase) and a 10:30pm show for through the never.
And again moving forward since 15/70 is no longer going to be produced the 1:9.1 format is now IMAX’s standard.
Universal will also be converting over next year from Film to Laser, as will the Rave give a call to them and ask to speak to their booth managers and see the answer you get
why would IMAX install 15/70 projector in the chinese when next year it will be obsolete
Cliffs from day 1 the press releases said it would be around 48 feet tall, it was never implied it was going to be taller than that
And re read what i wrote, I said 15/70 is going away and it is, IMAX has said as much. after 2014 there will be no more IMAX film prints produced.
Here is from an article on the Smithsonian conversion to IMAX Laser projection next year.
IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and the Smithsonian Institution today announced an agreement to install IMAX’s next-generation laser digital projection technology in the Smithsonian’s three IMAX® theatres, enabling the Smithsonian to deliver the highest-quality digital content available – both documentaries and blockbuster films – and further enhance The IMAX Experience® for its millions of visitors annually.
Under the terms of the agreement, the Samuel C. Johnson IMAX Theater at the National Museum of Natural History and the Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater at the National Air and Space Museum, both in Washington, D.C., and the Airbus IMAX Theater at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., will transition to IMAX’s laser digital projectors in 2014.
IMAX’s next-generation projection system is expected to set a new benchmark as the industry’s premium entertainment experience. The system, which incorporates the laser digital intellectual property IMAX exclusively licensed from Eastman Kodak in 2011, represents the largest R&D initiative in IMAX’s history and will enable IMAX® dome theatres and IMAX screens larger than 80 feet to deliver the highest-quality digital content available with greater brightness and clarity, a wider color gamut and deeper blacks.
“Building on our shared legacy of excellence and discovery, we’re delighted that the Smithsonian has adopted this new technology, acting as a springboard for our institutional partners globally,” said IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond. “For over 35 years, our partnership with the Smithsonian has served as the gold standard in delivering immersive entertainment experiences that educate, inspire and showcase the wonders of our world. We believe the new laser digital projection system will usher in a new era of quality and innovation in projection technology and allow museum-goers to experience their favorite documentaries and blockbusters as never before.”
Since the National Air and Space Museum opened its doors to visitors in 1976, the Smithsonian/IMAX partnership has delivered exceptional-quality and critically acclaimed documentaries and world-class entertainment to millions. The partnership also has funded and produced groundbreaking IMAX® documentaries including The Dream is Alive, Blue Planet, Destiny in Space (with Lockheed Martin Corporation), and Cosmic Voyage (with Motorola).
“Laser digital projection offers our visitors a more immersive and visceral experience, as well as more programming opportunities,” said Christopher A. Liedel, President, Smithsonian Enterprises. “Today’s agreement continues our decades-long partnership with IMAX and strengthens our commitment to delivering the best educational and entertainment experience.”
One thing I also think is cool is that if you look at the photos of the raising of the screen yesterday, there is no front railing to obstruct the screen like you see at Venues like Universal Citywalk.
Can I also add, since I have not seen mention of this on here. The ticket prices for The IMAX at the chinese are the same price that it was for a regular 3D presentation on a Fri Sat and Sun night, so its not costing you anymore of a premium than what was allready being charged for regular 3D at the Chinese prior to the refit.
Cliffs your post doesn’t make any sense, you are not the one who determine what makes IMAX, and what does not.
The Chinese has the THIRD largest IMAX screen in the country now. Let me ask you this, IMAX is phasing out ALL 15/70 film and projectors by early to mid 2014
why would they go to all the cost and trouble of installing 15/70 when it will be obsolete completely in less than a year. Even when Interstellar comes out next year it won’t be presented 15/70 anywhere and most likely it will be the last IMAX movie to be shot on film, since IMAX has publicly said they are doing away with 15/70 presentations
What the heck is up with the person operating the curtains over at the Crest. pretentious and condesending when you try to notify him of a problem with the presentation.
Chris I think the problem is that IMAX haters like Sartana just like to complain to complain.
The initial use of Lie Max was by Aziz Ansari, who called it Lie max cause it was a much smaller screen.
Now the IMAX haters have morphed that into no its really digital that makes it Lie Max.
Sad that someone like Sartana makes a judgement before the theatre has even reopened. And you are 100 percent right 94 ft wide screen is def not LIEMAX.
It definately looks like the sound curtains on the side are still in place.definately they have done a great job of keeping the historical look of the auditorium
Thanks for posting the aditional photos Escott.. Sooo cant wait for Sept. Anyone else notice that the AP photos mention Sept 15th reopening? This leads me to belive OZ-3D must definately be the 1st movie. Since Riddick opens Sept 6th.
So it looks to me like the heavy work is done and now its down to the stage where they start installing the theatrical accutriments (Screen, seats,etc)
Can I just add, that I think its impressive that they allowed press into take photos, when there is still a good deal to be done. very cool that the owners are being transparent as to what the renovations look like well before they are completed.
Apparently there was some sort of media event at the theatre today, and AP has photos posted of the renovations thus far
http://binaryapi.ap.org/23a2d126182941d9a7bf7513e939d4ab/512x.jpg
I went to see a movie at the 6 screen cinema today, a couple things of note that I haven’t seen mentioned on here. Apparently they now have a full blown resturaunt in The 6 screen. Its weird though because the brick wall decour of it doesnt really match the look of the rest of the lobby. Also in theatre 6 all the regular theatre seating in the lower part of the auditorium has been replaced with couches and short tables. And there is an actual permanent stage at the very front of that one auditorium. And also found it intersting to note that the coming attractions posters are all IMAX releases. The Posters were The IMAX poster for Riddick, the IMAX poster for something called Never as well as IMAX posters for OZ and Enders Game. Is it safe to say that these are going to be the upcoming movies once the IMAX is complete?
Thoughts comments?
BigJoe59, FYI There have been 3D conversions of original Release 2D movies as far back as Harold Lloyd. If the propper time is taken and given any conversion can look amazing. Harold Lloyd converted his own 2D movies to 3D back when he was alive. So just think what the 3D conversions of today can achieve
CTCrouch when i drove down the parking garage entry way it looked like they had simply used the extra wide double doors that exit out to the parking garage entry way, there was no indication breaking through any walls into the parking garage as you suggest.
Cliffs your sarcassim at the end of your last post, doesnt sell home your opinon. I personally dont think you are 100 percent accurate in your guess, and I will use Universal and the Rave as my examples why I don’t agree.
When I went to universal to watch Star Trek Into Darknes the IMAX scenes did not completely fill up the screen top to bottom there was a good number of feet both upper and lower that was black. Others who went and saw it at the Rave said the same thing.
I called the Booth Manager of Citywalk tody and he said yes that when Star Trek played in IMAX, the IMAX screens did not completely fill their screen.
If you think I am wrong thats fine, but I wont be lacing my comment wih sarcasim.
Cliffs to answer your question, I reply with this its the 3rd biggest IMAX screen in North America period. Second only Lincoln Sq and the Metreon.
IMAX has evolved and changed with the times, just as the chinese is now. Its not your or my place to say something isn’t full IMAX, as its IMAX that sets that determination.
In anycase the ticket price has not increased with the chinese theatres switch to IMAX, its 19.00 2D or 3D IMAX, which was the same price as a 3D regular film on a weeknight and weekend.
Howard exactly right, and like Escott has said, if IMAX truly felt that the 70ft to 80ft tall screens were Full IMAX, pretty sure that they and the management of the CHinese could have dug even further into the ground than they did. My understanding is the aspect ratio of the IMAX Digital cameras is 1.9 as well, which is the aspect ratio of the new screen, so not really sure how the Chinese won’t get the full IMAX effect.
I also am of the mindset peopl should experience something first before starting to complain.
Whoa whoa friend no need to shout, nothing wrong with a friendly debate Cliffs.
Chris you could be right about a hold over ( i would wager perhaps with a matinee) But I am pretty sure they are getting through the starting 10:00pm on the 26th. The last show time for WOZ3D on 10/26 is the 7:30pm show
When through the never was first announced IMAX made a big deal about it being shot with IMAX cameras, and being one of this years PREMIERE IMAX Experiences.
plus back a few weeks ago just prior to the official announcement on OZ movie tickets.com had the oz showtimes listed (not live for purchase) and a 10:30pm show for through the never.
And again moving forward since 15/70 is no longer going to be produced the 1:9.1 format is now IMAX’s standard.
Universal will also be converting over next year from Film to Laser, as will the Rave give a call to them and ask to speak to their booth managers and see the answer you get
why would IMAX install 15/70 projector in the chinese when next year it will be obsolete
Cliffs from day 1 the press releases said it would be around 48 feet tall, it was never implied it was going to be taller than that And re read what i wrote, I said 15/70 is going away and it is, IMAX has said as much. after 2014 there will be no more IMAX film prints produced.
I agree WOZ won’t be the true test Chris,
I think Through the Never and Gravity will be
http://newsdesk.si.edu/releases/imax-launches-institutional-upgrade-initiative-signs-agreement-smithsonian-next-generation
sorry my previous post forgot to link the smithsonian conversion to Laser that I referenced as well.
Here is from an article on the Smithsonian conversion to IMAX Laser projection next year.
IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and the Smithsonian Institution today announced an agreement to install IMAX’s next-generation laser digital projection technology in the Smithsonian’s three IMAX® theatres, enabling the Smithsonian to deliver the highest-quality digital content available – both documentaries and blockbuster films – and further enhance The IMAX Experience® for its millions of visitors annually.
Under the terms of the agreement, the Samuel C. Johnson IMAX Theater at the National Museum of Natural History and the Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater at the National Air and Space Museum, both in Washington, D.C., and the Airbus IMAX Theater at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., will transition to IMAX’s laser digital projectors in 2014.
IMAX’s next-generation projection system is expected to set a new benchmark as the industry’s premium entertainment experience. The system, which incorporates the laser digital intellectual property IMAX exclusively licensed from Eastman Kodak in 2011, represents the largest R&D initiative in IMAX’s history and will enable IMAX® dome theatres and IMAX screens larger than 80 feet to deliver the highest-quality digital content available with greater brightness and clarity, a wider color gamut and deeper blacks.
“Building on our shared legacy of excellence and discovery, we’re delighted that the Smithsonian has adopted this new technology, acting as a springboard for our institutional partners globally,” said IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond. “For over 35 years, our partnership with the Smithsonian has served as the gold standard in delivering immersive entertainment experiences that educate, inspire and showcase the wonders of our world. We believe the new laser digital projection system will usher in a new era of quality and innovation in projection technology and allow museum-goers to experience their favorite documentaries and blockbusters as never before.”
Since the National Air and Space Museum opened its doors to visitors in 1976, the Smithsonian/IMAX partnership has delivered exceptional-quality and critically acclaimed documentaries and world-class entertainment to millions. The partnership also has funded and produced groundbreaking IMAX® documentaries including The Dream is Alive, Blue Planet, Destiny in Space (with Lockheed Martin Corporation), and Cosmic Voyage (with Motorola).
“Laser digital projection offers our visitors a more immersive and visceral experience, as well as more programming opportunities,” said Christopher A. Liedel, President, Smithsonian Enterprises. “Today’s agreement continues our decades-long partnership with IMAX and strengthens our commitment to delivering the best educational and entertainment experience.”
Here is the link to an article in the Sydney Morning Herald. http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/biggest-screen
“By the end of next year the whole [IMAX] industry will be digital. There will be no more film projected anywhere in the world.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/biggest-screen-gets-maximum-upgrade-20130310-2ftw4.html#ixzz2d2dOgVBD"
There are several more out there from other news sources as well
One thing I also think is cool is that if you look at the photos of the raising of the screen yesterday, there is no front railing to obstruct the screen like you see at Venues like Universal Citywalk.
Can I also add, since I have not seen mention of this on here. The ticket prices for The IMAX at the chinese are the same price that it was for a regular 3D presentation on a Fri Sat and Sun night, so its not costing you anymore of a premium than what was allready being charged for regular 3D at the Chinese prior to the refit.
Cliffs your post doesn’t make any sense, you are not the one who determine what makes IMAX, and what does not. The Chinese has the THIRD largest IMAX screen in the country now. Let me ask you this, IMAX is phasing out ALL 15/70 film and projectors by early to mid 2014 why would they go to all the cost and trouble of installing 15/70 when it will be obsolete completely in less than a year. Even when Interstellar comes out next year it won’t be presented 15/70 anywhere and most likely it will be the last IMAX movie to be shot on film, since IMAX has publicly said they are doing away with 15/70 presentations
What the heck is up with the person operating the curtains over at the Crest. pretentious and condesending when you try to notify him of a problem with the presentation.
Definately will not be going back,
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-fi-ct-chinese-oz-20130806,0,6967513.story
Chris I think the problem is that IMAX haters like Sartana just like to complain to complain.
The initial use of Lie Max was by Aziz Ansari, who called it Lie max cause it was a much smaller screen. Now the IMAX haters have morphed that into no its really digital that makes it Lie Max.
Sad that someone like Sartana makes a judgement before the theatre has even reopened. And you are 100 percent right 94 ft wide screen is def not LIEMAX.
It definately looks like the sound curtains on the side are still in place.definately they have done a great job of keeping the historical look of the auditorium
Thanks for posting the aditional photos Escott.. Sooo cant wait for Sept. Anyone else notice that the AP photos mention Sept 15th reopening? This leads me to belive OZ-3D must definately be the 1st movie. Since Riddick opens Sept 6th.
http://www.sipa.com/en/feature/2647517/chinese-theatre-renovation/page/1/SN/ENTERTAINMENT
It was apparently called Media Preview day, here are some from Gettyimages.
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/general-view-of-atmosphere-of-tcls-chinese-theater-news-photo/174245081
So it looks to me like the heavy work is done and now its down to the stage where they start installing the theatrical accutriments (Screen, seats,etc)
Can I just add, that I think its impressive that they allowed press into take photos, when there is still a good deal to be done. very cool that the owners are being transparent as to what the renovations look like well before they are completed.
Apparently there was some sort of media event at the theatre today, and AP has photos posted of the renovations thus far http://binaryapi.ap.org/23a2d126182941d9a7bf7513e939d4ab/512x.jpg
Danny, Thats what I was hoping But as we all know theatres actually in Hollywood follow their own rules on who gets what.
Fingers crossed that IMAX knocks that equation out of pay atleast somewhat.
Edward is that the case for a number of IMAX films your theatre plays or was After Earth the exception to the rule?
If riddick is indeed the first film, it will be the first time Universal has opened up a movie first run at the chinese since 2011 I think.
I went to see a movie at the 6 screen cinema today, a couple things of note that I haven’t seen mentioned on here. Apparently they now have a full blown resturaunt in The 6 screen. Its weird though because the brick wall decour of it doesnt really match the look of the rest of the lobby. Also in theatre 6 all the regular theatre seating in the lower part of the auditorium has been replaced with couches and short tables. And there is an actual permanent stage at the very front of that one auditorium. And also found it intersting to note that the coming attractions posters are all IMAX releases. The Posters were The IMAX poster for Riddick, the IMAX poster for something called Never as well as IMAX posters for OZ and Enders Game. Is it safe to say that these are going to be the upcoming movies once the IMAX is complete?
Thoughts comments?
BigJoe59, FYI There have been 3D conversions of original Release 2D movies as far back as Harold Lloyd. If the propper time is taken and given any conversion can look amazing. Harold Lloyd converted his own 2D movies to 3D back when he was alive. So just think what the 3D conversions of today can achieve
CTCrouch when i drove down the parking garage entry way it looked like they had simply used the extra wide double doors that exit out to the parking garage entry way, there was no indication breaking through any walls into the parking garage as you suggest.