IMAX NEWS
Sydney born penguin skates in to the World's Biggest Screen in Daring Harbour this summer
Thursday, November 3 by Julie Brown
In Happy Feet Two 3D, Mumble, The Master of Tap, has a problem because his tiny son, Erik, is choreo-phobic. Reluctant to dance, Erik runs away and encounters The Mighty Sven—a penguin who can fly! Mumble has no hope of competing with this charismatic new role model.
But things get worse when the world is shaken by powerful forces.
Erik learns of his father’s “guts and grit” as Mumble brings together the penguin nations and all manner of fabulous creatures—from tiny Krill to giant Elephant Seals—to put things right.
But things get worse when the world is shaken by powerful forces.
Erik learns of his father’s “guts and grit” as Mumble brings together the penguin nations and all manner of fabulous creatures—from tiny Krill to giant Elephant Seals—to put things right.
Be first in the world to see Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol
Wednesday, October 12 by Julie Brown
Ethan is back and hanging out at IMAX in Darling Harbour.
Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol opens on December 15 and Australian cinema goers will be among the first in the world to experience the excitement and spectacle of this new film starring Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner and Paula Patton.
Key scenes have been filmed with giant IMAX cameras using 65 mm film, which means you'll see even more of the action if you see it on the World's Biggest Screen.
You won't believe your eyes when you see the images expand top and bottom to fill the entire eight storey high IMAX screen. That's an image 35.5 metres wide x 29.5 metres tall. The biggest in the world. What better backdrop for a movie where the leading guy - who has apparently done all his own stunts - dangles outside the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building.
Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol opens on December 15 and Australian cinema goers will be among the first in the world to experience the excitement and spectacle of this new film starring Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner and Paula Patton.
Key scenes have been filmed with giant IMAX cameras using 65 mm film, which means you'll see even more of the action if you see it on the World's Biggest Screen.
You won't believe your eyes when you see the images expand top and bottom to fill the entire eight storey high IMAX screen. That's an image 35.5 metres wide x 29.5 metres tall. The biggest in the world. What better backdrop for a movie where the leading guy - who has apparently done all his own stunts - dangles outside the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building.
Tornado Alley 3D storms into IMAX
Monday, September 26 by Julie Brown
Filmmaker, director and storm chaser Sean Casey from Discovery Channel's Storm Chasers TV series is in town this week to launch his latest IMAX film, TORNADO ALLEY 3D which opens to the public on September 29. Get set to embark on the chase of a lifetime as you enter the 'severe weather capital of the world' to experience a tornado at point blank range.
CLICK HERE to watch an interview with Sean Casey on 6.30 with George Negus.
CLICK HERE to watch an interview with Sean Casey on 6.30 with George Negus.
Astronauts as IMAX filmmakers in Hubble 3D
Monday, August 2 by Julie Brown
Take a look at this incredible photograph taken by Hubble’s Space Telescope - and imagine it rendered in 3D on the world’s biggest screen using proprietary IMAX digital remastering technology! It’s nothing short of breathtaking. Guaranteed.
But that’s only half the story. All the footage of the spacewalks and the scenes of astronauts inside the Space Shuttle were filmed by the astronauts themselves. As director Toni Myers comments, astronauts are fast learners, so they very quickly became adept IMAX 3D cinematographers in space. Their unique footage beautifully captures the delicate and dangerous work of repairing the Hubble Space Telescope, and gives us as cinema audiences a truly unique “you are there” feeling.
But that’s only half the story. All the footage of the spacewalks and the scenes of astronauts inside the Space Shuttle were filmed by the astronauts themselves. As director Toni Myers comments, astronauts are fast learners, so they very quickly became adept IMAX 3D cinematographers in space. Their unique footage beautifully captures the delicate and dangerous work of repairing the Hubble Space Telescope, and gives us as cinema audiences a truly unique “you are there” feeling.
See pictures from the latest IMAX film premiere
Monday, March 29 by Julie Brown
IMAX in Darling Harbour was the location for one of two world premieres for new film ULTIMATE WAVE TAHITI 3D. The evening kicked off with Tahitian dancers entertaining the crowds at the front of the Theatre, much to the bemusement of the throng of summer tourists who were caught up in the action as they lazed about on the boardwalk overlooking Cockle Bay.
Give your next event the IMAX red carpet treatment. Take a look here at some of the pictures from the night...
Give your next event the IMAX red carpet treatment. Take a look here at some of the pictures from the night...
It's Hiccup the dragon slayer at IMAX this Easter.
Thursday, February 11 by Julie Brown
From the studio that brought you Shrek comes How to Train Your Dragon, a delightful adventure comedy, screening in spectacular IMAX 3D.
Set in the mythical world of Vikings and dragons, and based on the book by Cressida Cowell, the action comedy tells the story of Hiccup, a Viking teenager who does not exactly fit in with his tribe's longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers. Hiccup’s world is turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges him to see the world from an entirely different point of view.
Set in the mythical world of Vikings and dragons, and based on the book by Cressida Cowell, the action comedy tells the story of Hiccup, a Viking teenager who does not exactly fit in with his tribe's longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers. Hiccup’s world is turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges him to see the world from an entirely different point of view.
Think Events - Think Big - Think IMAX
Friday, June 5 by Julie Brown
When it comes to events big or small, IMAX in Darling Harbour is guaranteed to make an impact. The Theatre recently held the Australian premiere for The Alps, featuring a cocktail party on the mezzanine foyer before a guest presentation in the auditorium by mountain climber John Harlin.
New caterers to IMAX, European Catering, tailored a Swiss menu for the occasion - the film being set in Switzerland of course! - and added a tiered centrepiece to display their very festive Swiss salads in martini glasses and delicious Lindt choc mousse desserts.
New caterers to IMAX, European Catering, tailored a Swiss menu for the occasion - the film being set in Switzerland of course! - and added a tiered centrepiece to display their very festive Swiss salads in martini glasses and delicious Lindt choc mousse desserts.
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