IMAX NEWS
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.
On the Prince of Persia set with Jake Gyllenhaal and Gemma Arterton
Thursday, May 27 by Julie Brown
Based on the video game, Prince of Persia follows an adventurous prince who teams up with a rival princess to stop an angry ruler from unleashing a sandstorm that could destroy the world. Take a look at this clip featuring some cool behind the scenes footage and interviews with actors Jake Gyllenhaal and Gemmar Arterton.
Big Rewards for FACEBOOK FANS
Friday, May 14 by Julie Brown
Thanks to all our big screen screen fans for joining us on the newly launched "IMAX Sydney" Facebook page!
Congratulations to the 5 lucky winners of our Facebook launch competition "It's Showtime!", N. Gallagher, D. Horvarth, D. Mitchell, P. Yap, J. Chan. You've each won a giant IMAX showbag filled with all sorts of big goodies, including 2 IMAX film posters, a film t-shirt, a one second IMAX film sample (that's more than 1.7 mentres long!), a music CD from Alice in Wonderland 3D, a very cute Dragon plush toy from How To Train Your Dragon 3D, and 4 IMAX tickets valued at over $100... All up, that's $250 in BIG IMAX value!
Congratulations to the 5 lucky winners of our Facebook launch competition "It's Showtime!", N. Gallagher, D. Horvarth, D. Mitchell, P. Yap, J. Chan. You've each won a giant IMAX showbag filled with all sorts of big goodies, including 2 IMAX film posters, a film t-shirt, a one second IMAX film sample (that's more than 1.7 mentres long!), a music CD from Alice in Wonderland 3D, a very cute Dragon plush toy from How To Train Your Dragon 3D, and 4 IMAX tickets valued at over $100... All up, that's $250 in BIG IMAX value!
HSC Business Studies Case Study: BIG SCREEN BUSINESS
Friday, May 7 by Julie Brown
Take a look behind the scenes at the business behind the big screen in this popular case study designed for HSC Business Studies students.
The program was developed in repsonse to demand from teachers for an up to the minute case study for business studies that students could identify with. What better business than one in the cinema industry, where the peak audience demographic is in the range 18-29 years? The IMAX Theatre Sydney business story is a very interesting one, dating back to 1996 when the theatre opened with fanfare as the world's biggest screen.
The program was developed in repsonse to demand from teachers for an up to the minute case study for business studies that students could identify with. What better business than one in the cinema industry, where the peak audience demographic is in the range 18-29 years? The IMAX Theatre Sydney business story is a very interesting one, dating back to 1996 when the theatre opened with fanfare as the world's biggest screen.
Toy Story Available for Limited School Screenings
Tuesday, May 4 by Julie Brown
Toy Story 3 - in IMAX 3D - is available for schools at the end of Term 2 for a limited number of screenings. This classic animated film from Disney Pixar reunites the toys in an all new adventure as Andy heads off to college. There are more eye-popping special effects than even Mr Potato Head could imagine!
Book now as an end of Term treat.
Call Miya Spears on (02) 9213 1600 or email education@imax.com.au
Book now as an end of Term treat.
Call Miya Spears on (02) 9213 1600 or email education@imax.com.au
Prince of Persia starts 27 May
Thursday, April 29 by Julie Brown
Hot on the heels of IRON MAN 2 (just launched) is Disney's PRINCE OF PERSIA, starting 27 May here on the World's Biggest Screen.
From the team that brought the “Pirates of the Caribbean” trilogy to the big screen, Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films present PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME, an epic action-adventure set in the mystical lands of Persia. A rogue prince (JAKE GYLLENHAAL) reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess (GEMMA ARTERTON) and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time – a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.
From the team that brought the “Pirates of the Caribbean” trilogy to the big screen, Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films present PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME, an epic action-adventure set in the mystical lands of Persia. A rogue prince (JAKE GYLLENHAAL) reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess (GEMMA ARTERTON) and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time – a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.
Where can you find your favourite Cowboy, Spaceman & Ogre together on the big screen?
Wednesday, April 28 by Julie Brown
This July school holidays, Woody and Shrek will stand eight storeys high as they make their IMAX debut on the World's Biggest Screen here in Darling Harbour. Shrek The Final Chapter, in ogre-sized IMAX 3D, begins on June 17 and will be followed just a week later, on 24 June, by Toy Story 3, featuring more eye-popping 3D special effects than Mr Potato Head could ever imagine!
You'll be stumped for choice, so why not see both!
CLICK HERE for information on discounted group packages available for the coming July school holidays.
You'll be stumped for choice, so why not see both!
CLICK HERE for information on discounted group packages available for the coming July school holidays.
Dragon's fire extinguishes on April 26. Last chance this long weekend.
Monday, April 19 by Julie Brown
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 3D will breathe its last fiery breath on the world's biggest screen at 3.15pm on Monday 26 April, the ANZAC Day public holiday. The film has received remarkable reviews from around the globe, with many calling it an Avatar "for kids". Big call. So, come down to Darling Harbour this coming long weekend and decide for yourself.
CLICK HERE for ticket sales online. Buy ahead to avoid disappointment.
CLICK HERE for ticket sales online. Buy ahead to avoid disappointment.
Sydney Swans take on fire-breathing dragons for Redkite kids
Thursday, April 15 by Julie Brown
It was the Swans versus the Dragons at IMAX yesterday, when charity Redkite held a special event for children and their families in Darling Harbour. Players from the Sydney Swans gave everyone a treat by signing pictures and footies before donning their 3D glasses for a screening of the smash IMAX hit of the holidays, "How To Train Your Dragon 3D".
Providing real support to children, young people and their families through cancer has remained Redkite's single focus for over 25 years. Currently there are approximately 5000 families affected by childhood and adolescent cancer in Australia. Redkite is there with real and practical support for the whole family from the moment of diagnosis, throughout treatment and when families return home to the community. Children and young people from all major cities, regional areas and remote locations across Australia are supported by Redkite. Redkite receives no government funding and relies entirely on the generosity of the community to provide these important services.
Providing real support to children, young people and their families through cancer has remained Redkite's single focus for over 25 years. Currently there are approximately 5000 families affected by childhood and adolescent cancer in Australia. Redkite is there with real and practical support for the whole family from the moment of diagnosis, throughout treatment and when families return home to the community. Children and young people from all major cities, regional areas and remote locations across Australia are supported by Redkite. Redkite receives no government funding and relies entirely on the generosity of the community to provide these important services.
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