IMAX NEWS
Christopher Nolan Dreams Big
Friday, July 16 by Julie Brown
Christopher Nolan is no stranger to the power of the giant IMAX format, having used the large format film to shoot key sections of the blockbuster hit, The Dark Knight, with spectacular results. With Inception's debut on Thursday 22 July, we can certainly expect big things from the film's IMAX season. The biggest images, combine with 15,000 watts of digital, laser-aligned sound and a steeply-raked stadium-style auditorium to create a truly immersive film experience. At IMAX, you're not just watching Inception's dream, you're in it!
Make INCEPTION at IMAX a memory, not just a dream.
Tuesday, July 13 by Julie Brown
If you saw The Dark Knight here at IMAX in Darling Harbour, you’ll know what all the hype building for Christopher Nolan’s latest film event is all about. If you didn’t, then you won't want to miss out second time round.
Inception is a mind-bendingly captivating action thriller in which Leonardo DiCaprio plays a master of corporate espionage, Dom Cobb, a thief who extracts secrets from deep within the sub-conscious, during the dream state when we are most vulnerable.
With spectacular locations set around the world, and in the realm of imagination, the giant canvas of the IMAX screen provides a unique backdrop for what has been described as the most innovative and compelling new film of the season.
Inception is a mind-bendingly captivating action thriller in which Leonardo DiCaprio plays a master of corporate espionage, Dom Cobb, a thief who extracts secrets from deep within the sub-conscious, during the dream state when we are most vulnerable.
With spectacular locations set around the world, and in the realm of imagination, the giant canvas of the IMAX screen provides a unique backdrop for what has been described as the most innovative and compelling new film of the season.
Take a Tour of the Projection Booth
Thursday, July 1 by Julie Brown
The projection booth is where all the giant action starts at IMAX Sydney. It’s not your run of the mill cinema projector here though. The giant images we’ve all come to enjoy on screen, start with giant reels of film that run a great speed through a similarly oversized projector. That's about 4.2 kilometres of giant 15 perf/ 70mm IMAX film for every 45 minute film, or over 12 kilomtres of film for your average 2 hour feature film! And with 3D, you can add a second reel to that, as the film is separated into a "left eye" and a "right eye" just to complicate matters. Come with us and take a look at what goes on behind the silver screen…
How PIXAR built Toy Story 3
Thursday, June 17 by Julie Brown
Toy Story 3 raises the bar for 3D filmmaking and exhibition, and takes full advantage of the newest technology to bring depth and dimension to the story. For this film, the Pixar team has perfected and pioneered the latest 3D advances to tell their story in a visually dynamic way. Unkrich says that while 3D certainly enhances the movie-going experience, Pixar has been incorporating dimension into their films all along.
CLICK HERE to read a fascinating article about how PIXAR "built" Toy Syory 3 using state of the art animation techniques.
CLICK HERE to read a fascinating article about how PIXAR "built" Toy Syory 3 using state of the art animation techniques.
What's green and having a mid-life crisis?
Tuesday, June 15 by Julie Brown
Everyone's favourite ogre is back, bigger - and rounder - than ever before, in an all new IMAX 3D adventure on the World's Biggest Screen.
SHREK THE FINAL CHAPTER starts on June 17, so get in early to be one of the first to see Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss and new addition to the gang - the fast-talking, deal-making 'Rumplestiltskin' - embark on the final chapter of their hilarious story.
CLICK HERE to buy tickets online now.
SHREK THE FINAL CHAPTER starts on June 17, so get in early to be one of the first to see Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss and new addition to the gang - the fast-talking, deal-making 'Rumplestiltskin' - embark on the final chapter of their hilarious story.
CLICK HERE to buy tickets online now.
SHREK 3D Advance Screenings 11-14 June. BOOK NOW!
Tuesday, June 1 by Julie Brown
Everyone's favourite ogre is back, bigger - and rounder - than ever before, in an all new IMAX 3D adventure on the World's Biggest Screen.
Advance screenings for SHREK THE FINAL CHAPTER are now on sale for sessions from 11 - 14 June. The film's official release is not until June 17, so get in early to be one of the first to see Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss and new addition to the gang - the fast-talking, deal-making 'Rumplestiltskin' - embark on the final chapter of their hilarious story.
Advance screenings for SHREK THE FINAL CHAPTER are now on sale for sessions from 11 - 14 June. The film's official release is not until June 17, so get in early to be one of the first to see Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss and new addition to the gang - the fast-talking, deal-making 'Rumplestiltskin' - embark on the final chapter of their hilarious story.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN SEAT when you book IMAX tickets online
Tuesday, June 1 by Julie Brown
Next time you book tickets online at the IMAX Theatre in Darling Harbour, you'll have the opportunity to CHOOSE YOUR OWN SEAT. So, whether you like your movies big and up-close, or viewed from the far back - or somewhere in between - you'll be just one click away from your favourite seat.
Now you can select a specific seat when you book online. When we introduced reserved seating last year seats were allocated on the basis of ‘best available’. That didn’t suit everyone and so we’ve introduced CHOOSE YOUR OWN SEAT. So now YOU can select the specific seats YOU want from the pool of available seats.
Now you can select a specific seat when you book online. When we introduced reserved seating last year seats were allocated on the basis of ‘best available’. That didn’t suit everyone and so we’ve introduced CHOOSE YOUR OWN SEAT. So now YOU can select the specific seats YOU want from the pool of available seats.
Essential Downloads For Your Next IMAX Excursion
Friday, May 28 by Julie Brown
Download essential information for planning a school excursion to IMAX in Darling Harbour here.
From the all important RISK ASSESSMENT pro forma which has been developed in consultation with the NSW Department of Education, to the STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT - for both your students and and other schools at the Theatre - to vital information about PAYMENT OPTIONS, it's all here.
RISK ASSESSMENT
CLICK HERE to download General Infromation about Risk Asessment.
From the all important RISK ASSESSMENT pro forma which has been developed in consultation with the NSW Department of Education, to the STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT - for both your students and and other schools at the Theatre - to vital information about PAYMENT OPTIONS, it's all here.
RISK ASSESSMENT
CLICK HERE to download General Infromation about Risk Asessment.
Prince of Persia Costume Designer's trade secret: A cement mixer
Thursday, May 27 by Julie Brown
A nondescript street in a Marrakesh neighborhood known as the Zone Industrielle has a building that could be a warehouse or factory. But in the months leading up to the filming of “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time,” and during the duration of its Morocco
shoot, this building was a dream factory, housing a small army of cutters, costumers, cobblers, seamstresses, milliners, dyers, armorers and artisans, all working under the supervision of costume designer Penny Rose.
“There’s no one in her field like Penny,” says producer Jerry Bruckheimer, who enlisted her for the entire “Pirates of the Caribbean” trilogy. “Her attention to detail almost defies description, and her ability to find the exact right costumes to define characters is fantastic. Penny can organize anything, anywhere in the world. She’s a tough taskmaster, but we love her artistry.”
shoot, this building was a dream factory, housing a small army of cutters, costumers, cobblers, seamstresses, milliners, dyers, armorers and artisans, all working under the supervision of costume designer Penny Rose.
“There’s no one in her field like Penny,” says producer Jerry Bruckheimer, who enlisted her for the entire “Pirates of the Caribbean” trilogy. “Her attention to detail almost defies description, and her ability to find the exact right costumes to define characters is fantastic. Penny can organize anything, anywhere in the world. She’s a tough taskmaster, but we love her artistry.”
Prince of Persia does Parkour?
Thursday, May 27 by Julie Brown
From fantastic parkour displays of gravity- and death-defying leaps and acrobatics to outrageous ostrich races to medieval Near Eastern battles on a grand scale, “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” gave its stunt coordinators an epic canvas. The daring team was comprised of first-unit stunt coordinator George Aguilar, second-unit stunt coordinator Greg Powell, Morocco co–stunt coordinator Stephen Pope, co–fight coordinators Thomas Dupont and Ben Cooke, and parkour choreographer David Belle.
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- Christopher Nolan Dreams Big
- Make Inception At Imax A Memory, Not Just A Dream.
- Take A Tour Of The Projection Booth
- How Pixar Built Toy Story 3
- What's Green And Having A Mid-Life Crisis?
- Shrek 3d Advance Screenings 11-14 June. Book Now!
- Choose Your Own Seat When You Book Imax Tickets Online
- Essential Downloads For Your Next Imax Excursion
- Prince Of Persia Costume Designer's Trade Secret: A Cement Mixer
- Prince Of Persia Does Parkour?
