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Christopher Nolan Wants to Go Full-IMAX
Posted on Sunday, December 7th, 2008 by Peter Sciretta



Christopher Nolan has wanted to shoot a film with IMAX for quite some time. In 2006, he shot some of The Prestige using IMAX cameras in an attempt to better learn the technology (the footage was just test footage). And as we all know, he shot the action scenes in The Dark Knight using IMAX cameras. Iron Man director Jon Favreau called the result a “game changer”, and the sequences were praised by journalists and fans alike. But what many people don’t know is that Nolan would like to push it one step further and shoot an entire film for IMAX.

Nolan said so at a recent Dark Knight Blu-ray event (via AICN), before admitting that it might be difficult due to the noisiness of the camera. Apparently the IMAX camera is so noisy that any dialogue needs to be looped in post production, something younger actors aren’t well accustomed to. But Nolan has thought long and hard about a solution – he could shoot all the scenes/shots with little or no dialogue using the IMAX camera and shoot the dialogue driven scenes using a 65mm film camera. I’m actually surprised no one has thought about this before.

The question now is, what project will Nolan use as a testing bed for this? I’m not saying that he’s thinking about shooting the Dark Knight sequel completely for the huge screen, but it would have to be a big budget film as shooting IMAX is pretty expensive.

I should note that if Nolan ever gets to shoot an entire film suing the larger film formats, it will definitely be down-converted for 35mm and digital screens. And thats not a bad thing. For the Dark Knight, many people thought the down converted IMAX shot scenes were much sharper and more vivid than the 35mm shot scenes.

And speaking of the Dark Knight sequel, Nolan told USA Today that he has been “jotting notes and doing some rough outlines for a third story, but he hasn’t yet found anything he’s willing to commit to film, despite Warner Bros.’ eagerness to get a new film underway.

“It was obvious when the box office was so big ($530 million domestically) that we had underestimated how ready fans were to reboot the franchise,” he says. “The worst thing you could do now that you’ve gotten the plane back in the air is mess up the landing.

IN A RELATED STORY I HEARD LAST YEAR IN THE NEWS THAT DOC BROWN WAS RETURNING FOR A FILM SHORT OF BACK TO THE FUTURE IN IMAX.

Doc Brown Returns in TIME, THE FOURTH DIMENSION
by Matt Currie Posted:September 24th

collider.com/christopher-lloyd-doc-brown...imension-imax/51006/





Glorious news! Apparently, Christopher Lloyd really enjoyed his recent trip back to eccentric genius-ville in Piranha 3D, because the 71-year old actor has signed up for yet another riff on his iconic Back to the Future character in 3D Entertainment Films’ Time, The Fourth Dimension. Per Variety, the 45-minute 3D offering will feature Lloyd as a distinctively kooky scientist blazing new trails through space and time.

Jean-Jacques Mantello (OceanWorld 3D) and Richard Gabai (Insight) will co-direct Time, with a release set for spring 2012. The film is one of a new line of movies set to be released by 3D Entertainment.

PEOPLE ARE PAYING FOR THAT 3D FEEL. WHAT ABOUT THE IMAX EXPERIENCE?

I MISSED OUT ON STAR WARS BACK IN 2000'S. ANYONE ELSE SEE THAT?

BUT WOULD LIKE A MOVIE TO BE CREATED FOR IMAX BUT THEN AGAIN THE TICKETS WOULD BE EXPENSIVE. WONT BE LONG BEFORE HOMES HAVE HUGE THEATERS TO ACCOMMODATE SUCH A MOVIE EXPERIENCE.

List of IMAX films

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_IMAX_films

2000s

Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man 3D (2000)
Ultimate G's 3D (2000)
Dolphins (April 14, 2000)
Michael Jordan to the MAX (May 5, 2000)
Adventures in Wild California (May 12, 2000)
* Ocean Oasis (September 13, 2000)
* Solarmax (September 15, 2000)
* Cyberworld 3D (October 6, 2000)
* Bears (2001)
* Great North (2001)
* Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance (2001)
* The Legend of Loch Lomond (2001)
* Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure (February 10, 2001)
* Haunted Castle (3D) (February 23, 2001)
* Journey into Amazing Caves (March 2001)
* The Princess and the Pea (May 19, 2001)
* All Access: Front Row. Backstage. Live. (May 20, 2001)
* China: The Panda Adventure (June 9, 2001)
* The Human Body (October 14, 2001)
* Ski to the Max (October 18, 2001)
* Ocean Origins (2001)
* Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West (2002)
* SOS Planet (3D) (2002)
* Straight Up: Helicopters in Action (2002)
* Kilimanjaro: To the Roof of Africa (March 1, 2002)
* Space Station 3D (April 27, 2002) (First documentary film in IMAX 3D.)
* Ultimate X: The Movie (May 6, 2002)
* Australia: Land Beyond Time (May 25, 2002)
* India: Kingdom of the Tiger (June 14, 2002)
* Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey (October 17, 2002)
* Jane Goodall's Wild Chimpanzees (October 25, 2002)
* Misadventures in 3D (2003)
* Roar: Lions of the Kalahari (2003)
* Texas: The Big Picture (2003)
* Ocean Wonderland 3D (February 11, 2003)
* Coral Reef Adventure (February 14, 2003)
* Ghosts of the Abyss (3D) (April 11, 2003)
* Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk (April 18, 2003)
* Country Music: The Spirit of America (June 2, 2003)
* Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure (3D) (July 25, 2003)
* Volcanoes of the Deep Sea (September 14, 2003)
* Young Black Stallion (December 7, 2003)
* NASCAR 3D: The IMAX Experience (March 12, 2004)
* Sacred Planet (April 22, 2004)
* Adventures in Animation 3D (May 18, 2004)[1]
* Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag (December 2, 2004)
* Sharks 3D (2004)
* Wild Safari 3D (2005)
* Aliens of the Deep (3D) (January 28, 2005)
* Mystic India (February 2005)
* Mystery of the Nile (February 17, 2005)
* Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D (September 23, 2005)
* Wired to Win (December 2005)
* Hurricane on the Bayou (2006)
* Roving Mars (January 27, 2006)
* Greece: Secrets of the Past (February 16, 2006)
* Deep Sea 3D (March 3, 2006)
* The Alps (2007)
* Dinosaurs Alive 3D (March 30, 2007)
* Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia (3D) (April 5, 2007)
* African Adventure: Safari in the Okavango (3D) (May 1, 2007)
* Mummies 3D: Secrets of the Pharaohs (May 25, 2007)
* Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure (3D) (October 5, 2007)
* Dolphins and Whales 3D: Tribes of the Ocean (2008)
* Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk 3D (2008)
* Wild Ocean 3D (2008) (Only partially filmed in IMAX)[2]
* Steep (September 26, 2008)
* Under the Sea 3D (February 13, 2009)

Warner Bros. And IMAX Sign A 20 Picture Deal

www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/Wolvie09/news/?a=17579



The new deal will feature up to 20 movies from 2010 through 2013 including Batman 3, Superman and The Hobbit! Plus, one site says the next Superman film is right around the corner!


IMAX and Warner Bros. Pictures announced today a new deal that 20 films will be screened at the IMAX from 2010 through 2013.

UPDATE: IMAX made an error in this press release issued yesterday that has since been corrected. Part one of Guillermo Del Toro's The Hobbit will be released in December 2012 while the second part will hit theaters December 2013.

Many thanks to Superdog for notifying us of the correct information.

This is from the press release:

IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures, a unit of Time Warner Inc., announced today that they have completed an agreement to release up to 20 Warner Bros. films in IMAX’s format over the course of the next three and a half years (from 2010 through 2013). The agreement strategically aligns Warner Bros.’ tent-pole business with the increasing worldwide popularity of The IMAX Experience(R) in both 2D and IMAX(R) 3D, providing the studio with an added distribution platform that consistently delivers strong box office returns. The agreement underscores the excitement around the studio’s future films which are anticipated to be among the best Hollywood event titles slated for release in the coming years.

Under the agreement, Warner Bros. movies that will be released in IMAX are: Legends of the Guardian: The Owls of Ga’Hoole 3D (September 24, 2010); Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (3D) (November 19, 2010); Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II (3D) (July 15, 2011); Happy Feet 2 (3D) (November 18, 2011); and The Hobbit (December 2013). Warner Bros. and IMAX also plan to release an additional 15 films over the course of 2011, 2012 and 2013, including Gravity, Dark Shadows, Fury Road, Batman 3 and Superman.

"Our track record with IMAX has been incredible, and incorporating 3D into this collaborative effort will serve as the ultimate experience for our audiences," said Dan Fellman, President, Domestic Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. "We are extraordinarily proud of our forthcoming slate and eager to offer these films to audiences in the most premium of movie-going experiences."

"We’re thrilled to join with IMAX in bringing global audiences new and exciting experiences through the 3D IMAX format," said Veronika Kwan-Rubinek, President, International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. "We have a tremendously powerful slate of quality tentpole films, and as IMAX theaters continue to expand internationally, more and more audiences will have the opportunity to experience our films using this exciting format."

Warner Bros. is and has been an important strategic partner for IMAX. The success of our partnership to date is a result of our integrated approach to marketing and release strategies, and we believe this formula will lead to more box office success in the future," said Richard L. Gelfond, CEO of IMAX. "Our digital theatre system has accelerated the growth of our theatre network and provides us with significant flexibility in the release and programming schedule in our theatres. This important announcement provides increased visibility into our future film slate, enabling existing and potential exhibitors to better know what’s 'coming soon' in their IMAX(R) theatres."

"IMAX has a deep appreciation for Warner Bros.’ approach to the film business; they consistently work with the industry’s most talented filmmakers, produce and release blockbuster films that captivate global audiences and make going to the movies a fun, powerful and inspiring experience," said Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "We are confident that continuing to team with Warner Bros. to distribute market, promote and showcase their 'all-star' titles in IMAX will delight movie-goers around the world and achieve box office and critical success that will benefit our two companies and our exhibitor partners."

Since June 2003, Warner Bros. Pictures has released 25 titles in IMAX’s format, 10 of which featured IMAX 3D, including several live action pictures that were partially converted into 3D with IMAX’s proprietary 2D-to-3D conversion technology. Warner Bros. films have generated approximately $565 million in box office revenues at IMAX theatres around the world. Each Hollywood title was digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience using IMAX’s proprietary IMAX DMR(R) (Digital Re-Mastering) technology. Also included in the tally are the studio’s four original IMAX 3D co-productions, "NASCAR 3D" (2003), "Deep Sea 3D" (2008), "Under the Sea 3D" (2009) and "Hubble 3D," in select IMAX theatres now.