Singing in The Rain was a 2K file according to the TCM programming guide. The only 4K DCP they showed was Two for The Road. 20000 leagues was also 2K. I am not sure why, there are 4K DCP files available, Barco provided a 4K projector, I found it quite disappointing to be honest. I mean 4 day passes are 600 bucks, this is Hollywood, I just assumed that all features on a huge screen would be the best file available. Even the premiere restoration of Warner Bros Cabaret on Opening Night was in 2K, I cannot imagine that Warner’s would not have,and want to show a 4K file.
I saw Snow White and Casablanca last weekend at the TCM fest..it seemed more crowded then last year, but it was just the perfect day. We were in stand by and got seats in the end sections almost next to the side curtains….and it didn’t matter at all. There are no bad seats there with 1000 people sharing the same experience. All digital showings except one or two were all 2K, less then last year. I might get a pass next year, it will even be busier I bet.
They are showing HTWWW Sunday April 15th at 9am. You can try for stand by tickets at $20 each. I did standby for the TCM Film Fest last year and got in for all 3 movies I went to at other venues, but I am sure this will be much more difficult.
www.in70mm.com lists there will be a Cinerama Festival here from Sept 28th to Oct 4th. Hope that is the case!
The new silver screen (installed in 2010 for 3D) is 73 feet wide for scope. It is not bigger then the DOME, but it is bigger then most every other large screen in the city.
I am with Chris on this. They should market the Large Single Screen Experience here. I actually remember the screen advertised as being 73 feet in the LA Times when Clash of the Titans opened. They could get it to 80 feet or so I bet…and maybe get a few good films to show on it. If they get the product, market it as something unique…people will come.
The Chinese is still part of the TCM Film Fest 2012, both the main house and the 6 plex will show films (and the Egyptian) like the last few years. I went last year and it was amazing, will try and do standby again this year. It is the weekend of April 12th. If you ever wanted to see a classic on the big screen, this is an amazing opportunity, and hopefully not the last.
TCM announced today that the 2012 Turner Classic Film Festival will again be held at the Chinese and Chinese 6 (along with the Egyptian)! It was a blast last year to see some classic films here just walking up and waiting for will call, and I am so thrilled that the new owners will continue this tradition. It will be April 12th – 15th, 2012.
Danny, according to the website the Dome uses a NEC-2500 for digital features. I also read that they are using NEC’s for all their 3D showings in the multiplex, so you have to assume they are going with all NEC’s.
Chris, that was too funny. There were no set # of tickets per show. Anyone with a pass could wait in line and enter the auditoriums 30 minutes before the show. At 15 minutes before the show, they counted the empty seats and then let in the stand by line.
For Carousel, it was in the 177 seat theatre, and I was #1 in stand by line, getting there an hour early. I was told not to hold my breath and that I might not get in. Then at 10 min before the show, they let us all buy tickets.
For the shows at Grauman’s it was the same, with the stand by line way over on Orange St. They let us in close to 20 minutes before both shows I saw since it seats so many. I heard the evening shows were much more occupied but I didn’t try for any of them.
I was not able to see Spartacus, only That’s Entertainment and Goldfinger in 4K, Carousel was a gorgeous 35mm print in the upstairs cinemas. The festival was very expensive! The passes, which sold out, where like $600. All stand by tickets were $20 each film, so I only went to the three movies I had not seen.
Came back from the TCM festival at the Chinese. Yesterday was a great 35mm print of Carousel at the 6 plex in one of the smaller theatres. They did an awesome job.
This morning I waited for That’s Entertainment playing in Grauman’s. It was so much fun being there with a large enthusiastic crowd. After that, my buddy met me and we saw Goldfinger at 12:30. Nothing like seeing James Bond at the Chinese!
I cannot get over the projection of both films with that Barco 4K DLP projector. It was unreal, truly a game changer for larger screens.
The article says :“..one person familiar with the matter said the theater will continue to screen movies and host premieres and that the new owners plan to upgrade food and beverage services.”
I pray that they can save the Chinese, the last few years has been dreadful for this gem.
On a side note, Barco announced today they are installing their new 4K DLP projector, DP4K-32B for the TCM Festival. I cannot wait to see Goldfinger on Sunday afternoon on that screen in 4K DLP!!
The Ten Commandments was not a Cinerama picture, it was filmed in VistaVision.
However, it did play the London Casino Cinerama (It is now the Prince Edward Theater) in 1972. You can find that information here: View link /theaters/2497/
Talk about spinning a bunch of baloney, my goodness. “upgrade” to digital from 15/70mm?? There is so much wrong with that statement I do not even know where to begin.
Parts of Born to Be Wild was shot using the new IMAX ‘prototype’ 4 k 3D camera. I cannot find out if the entire production used this camera, or if it was mixed with their normal IMAX 65mm. I have heard that the next digital upgrade for IMAX must take into account their larger screen theaters, as their mission is to (unfortunetaly) eliminate film altogether. There might be a few IMAX theaters here and there (Los Angeles) that will continue to show 65mm film, but I doubt for very long.
If you think that a copy of Tron 3D IMAX film with both reels weighs
over 1000 lbs, and costs close to 60K. If the digital version costs less then a grand..and weigh two pounds max, you can see the allure for exhibitors.
This link hints they are looking to move to Laser projection for their
next upgrade. ….. “The company says that if its use of Laser Light is successful, the larger IMAX screens should switch to digital in the next couple of years. The hope is that the entire system will not have to be replaced and instead, they will be able to integrate the new light source into existing projectors.”
I sincerely hope that AMC will NOT install a Sony 4K on at the Uptown, the screen is too large and curved for that projector to be effective.
Hopefully they will use a Barco, as Regal did with their large auditoriums out here such as the Ontario Palace, and the Big Newport. Those screens are about 75 foot and 80 feet wide, and although I hate to admit it, both screens now look way better then they did when they used 35mm. Let’s hope the same for this theatre.
I come out to DC two to three times a year for work, and I always make a trip to this gem. By far the best theatre in DC and perhaps the mid Atlantic.
Singing in The Rain was a 2K file according to the TCM programming guide. The only 4K DCP they showed was Two for The Road. 20000 leagues was also 2K. I am not sure why, there are 4K DCP files available, Barco provided a 4K projector, I found it quite disappointing to be honest. I mean 4 day passes are 600 bucks, this is Hollywood, I just assumed that all features on a huge screen would be the best file available. Even the premiere restoration of Warner Bros Cabaret on Opening Night was in 2K, I cannot imagine that Warner’s would not have,and want to show a 4K file.
I saw Snow White and Casablanca last weekend at the TCM fest..it seemed more crowded then last year, but it was just the perfect day. We were in stand by and got seats in the end sections almost next to the side curtains….and it didn’t matter at all. There are no bad seats there with 1000 people sharing the same experience. All digital showings except one or two were all 2K, less then last year. I might get a pass next year, it will even be busier I bet.
Did anybody get to see HTWWW or the digital version of 2001 yesterday?
They are showing HTWWW Sunday April 15th at 9am. You can try for stand by tickets at $20 each. I did standby for the TCM Film Fest last year and got in for all 3 movies I went to at other venues, but I am sure this will be much more difficult.
www.in70mm.com lists there will be a Cinerama Festival here from Sept 28th to Oct 4th. Hope that is the case!
The new silver screen (installed in 2010 for 3D) is 73 feet wide for scope. It is not bigger then the DOME, but it is bigger then most every other large screen in the city.
I think i just threw up a little while reading this……
I am with Chris on this. They should market the Large Single Screen Experience here. I actually remember the screen advertised as being 73 feet in the LA Times when Clash of the Titans opened. They could get it to 80 feet or so I bet…and maybe get a few good films to show on it. If they get the product, market it as something unique…people will come.
The Chinese is still part of the TCM Film Fest 2012, both the main house and the 6 plex will show films (and the Egyptian) like the last few years. I went last year and it was amazing, will try and do standby again this year. It is the weekend of April 12th. If you ever wanted to see a classic on the big screen, this is an amazing opportunity, and hopefully not the last.
UltraStar Cinemas has taken over management from SR Entertainment of both the Desert IMAX and the Mary Pickford 14 across the parking lot.
TCM announced today that the 2012 Turner Classic Film Festival will again be held at the Chinese and Chinese 6 (along with the Egyptian)! It was a blast last year to see some classic films here just walking up and waiting for will call, and I am so thrilled that the new owners will continue this tradition. It will be April 12th – 15th, 2012.
Danny, according to the website the Dome uses a NEC-2500 for digital features. I also read that they are using NEC’s for all their 3D showings in the multiplex, so you have to assume they are going with all NEC’s.
They have installed the two Christie 2K digital machines on top of the SR 15/70 film projectors.
They are keeping both formats.
thanks
What does this mean, “AMC will add a surcharge for non-movie showing?” This doesn’t make sense to me.
Zookeeper is opening tomorrow at the Chinese for one week only. Not that I will rush out to see that one, but its nice to see new product there!
This looks amazing, I think I need to road trip to Coronado soon.
Chris, that was too funny. There were no set # of tickets per show. Anyone with a pass could wait in line and enter the auditoriums 30 minutes before the show. At 15 minutes before the show, they counted the empty seats and then let in the stand by line.
For Carousel, it was in the 177 seat theatre, and I was #1 in stand by line, getting there an hour early. I was told not to hold my breath and that I might not get in. Then at 10 min before the show, they let us all buy tickets.
For the shows at Grauman’s it was the same, with the stand by line way over on Orange St. They let us in close to 20 minutes before both shows I saw since it seats so many. I heard the evening shows were much more occupied but I didn’t try for any of them.
I was not able to see Spartacus, only That’s Entertainment and Goldfinger in 4K, Carousel was a gorgeous 35mm print in the upstairs cinemas. The festival was very expensive! The passes, which sold out, where like $600. All stand by tickets were $20 each film, so I only went to the three movies I had not seen.
Came back from the TCM festival at the Chinese. Yesterday was a great 35mm print of Carousel at the 6 plex in one of the smaller theatres. They did an awesome job.
This morning I waited for That’s Entertainment playing in Grauman’s. It was so much fun being there with a large enthusiastic crowd. After that, my buddy met me and we saw Goldfinger at 12:30. Nothing like seeing James Bond at the Chinese!
I cannot get over the projection of both films with that Barco 4K DLP projector. It was unreal, truly a game changer for larger screens.
Thanks for sharing that link Brad, pretty scary to think that could happen. I am hoping for the best as we all are I am sure.
The article says :“..one person familiar with the matter said the theater will continue to screen movies and host premieres and that the new owners plan to upgrade food and beverage services.”
I pray that they can save the Chinese, the last few years has been dreadful for this gem.
On a side note, Barco announced today they are installing their new 4K DLP projector, DP4K-32B for the TCM Festival. I cannot wait to see Goldfinger on Sunday afternoon on that screen in 4K DLP!!
The Ten Commandments was not a Cinerama picture, it was filmed in VistaVision.
However, it did play the London Casino Cinerama (It is now the Prince Edward Theater) in 1972. You can find that information here:
View link
/theaters/2497/
Also, for more information on the London Casino you can visit:
http://cinerama.topcities.com/ctcasino.htm
Talk about spinning a bunch of baloney, my goodness. “upgrade” to digital from 15/70mm?? There is so much wrong with that statement I do not even know where to begin.
Parts of Born to Be Wild was shot using the new IMAX ‘prototype’ 4 k 3D camera. I cannot find out if the entire production used this camera, or if it was mixed with their normal IMAX 65mm. I have heard that the next digital upgrade for IMAX must take into account their larger screen theaters, as their mission is to (unfortunetaly) eliminate film altogether. There might be a few IMAX theaters here and there (Los Angeles) that will continue to show 65mm film, but I doubt for very long.
If you think that a copy of Tron 3D IMAX film with both reels weighs
over 1000 lbs, and costs close to 60K. If the digital version costs less then a grand..and weigh two pounds max, you can see the allure for exhibitors.
This link hints they are looking to move to Laser projection for their
next upgrade. ….. “The company says that if its use of Laser Light is successful, the larger IMAX screens should switch to digital in the next couple of years. The hope is that the entire system will not have to be replaced and instead, they will be able to integrate the new light source into existing projectors.”
View link
I sincerely hope that AMC will NOT install a Sony 4K on at the Uptown, the screen is too large and curved for that projector to be effective.
Hopefully they will use a Barco, as Regal did with their large auditoriums out here such as the Ontario Palace, and the Big Newport. Those screens are about 75 foot and 80 feet wide, and although I hate to admit it, both screens now look way better then they did when they used 35mm. Let’s hope the same for this theatre.
I come out to DC two to three times a year for work, and I always make a trip to this gem. By far the best theatre in DC and perhaps the mid Atlantic.