IMAX NEWS
Were you one of the first to see Transformers 2 at IMAX?
Friday, June 26 by Julie Brown
More than 7000 advance tickets have been sold for Transformers here at IMAX in Darling Harbour, with the first fans joining a special preview screening held at the Theatre before opening night. Here are some pictures of the crowd enjoying the build up...
Were you one of the first to see Transformers 2 here at the preview? Have you seen the film here at IMAX in the last few days? Tell us what you thought about the film:
Were you one of the first to see Transformers 2 here at the preview? Have you seen the film here at IMAX in the last few days? Tell us what you thought about the film:
Getting it together for the Big Screen
Tuesday, June 23 by Julie Brown
It might surprise you to know that many films don't arrive at the Theatre pre-assembled. As with the case of Transformers 2, it arrived in eight rather ordinary looking cardboard boxes — containing 45 separate reels. Each reel lasts only three to four minutes on screen. The reels are then spliced together by our projection team here on site — a job taking about eight hours.
Our films screen at 24 frames per second. Each frame is more than 70mm wide... meaning that 1.7 metres of film pass through the projector every second!
The pictures below give you a rare behind-the-scenes look at the process of assembling these giant prints before opening night...
Our films screen at 24 frames per second. Each frame is more than 70mm wide... meaning that 1.7 metres of film pass through the projector every second!
The pictures below give you a rare behind-the-scenes look at the process of assembling these giant prints before opening night...
STAR TREK LAST 2 SESSIONS - BE QUICK
Monday, June 22 by Julie Brown
If you haven't yet seen STAR TREK on the world's biggest cinema screen, then you have just 2 days to get down to the Theatre before it flies off screen.
The last two sessions are Mon 22 June (that's TODAY) at 8pm and Tues 23 June at 9pm.
If you've already seen Star Trek here at IMAX in Darling Harbour, tell us what you thought!
The last two sessions are Mon 22 June (that's TODAY) at 8pm and Tues 23 June at 9pm.
If you've already seen Star Trek here at IMAX in Darling Harbour, tell us what you thought!
What's 15 km long & fits into just 8 boxes?
Friday, June 19 by Julie Brown
Answer:
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen as it arrives at IMAX in Darling Harbour ahead of its season due to start on 24 June.
The print has arrived and all 15 km of giant film is contained in just 8 cardboard boxes, ready for assembly by our projection team.
Did you know that IMAX film is known as "15/70" in the industry? This refers to the fact that each frame has 15 sprocket holes along the top and bottom, and is 70mm wide.
Did you know there are 24 frames of film in every second of screened footage? That makes one second of IMAX film about 1.72 metres in length.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen as it arrives at IMAX in Darling Harbour ahead of its season due to start on 24 June.
The print has arrived and all 15 km of giant film is contained in just 8 cardboard boxes, ready for assembly by our projection team.
Did you know that IMAX film is known as "15/70" in the industry? This refers to the fact that each frame has 15 sprocket holes along the top and bottom, and is 70mm wide.
Did you know there are 24 frames of film in every second of screened footage? That makes one second of IMAX film about 1.72 metres in length.
Harry Potter Tickets on Sale Now - Starts 15 July
Thursday, June 18 by Julie Brown
It's just under a month before we return to Hogwarts for the latest instalment of Harry's adventures in the world of wizardry. Big news is that the IMAX version of this latest film - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - will feature select scenes in IMAX 3D.
The film starts on 15 July, perfectly timed to kick-off the school holidays here in NSW, and our first screening will be at midnight 12.01am on that day.
Tickets are on sale, so CLICK HERE to buy now.
The film starts on 15 July, perfectly timed to kick-off the school holidays here in NSW, and our first screening will be at midnight 12.01am on that day.
Tickets are on sale, so CLICK HERE to buy now.
Transformers 2 is bigger at IMAX!
Tuesday, June 9 by Julie Brown
Transformers 2 director Michael Bay has confirmed that the IMAX version of the film will be a slightly LONGER CUT and feature MORE ROBOT FIGHTING than any other version of the film.
Not only that, you'll also get to experience the full scale size of Optimus Prime, captured in a few scenes of the IMAX version of the film. Being shot in part with IMAX cameras, the film will expand vertically to fill the entire IMAX Darling Harbour screen, about 30 metres high.
"The way to see this movie is on IMAX. Never before has there been 4k rendered character animation shot on full IMAX 70 mm film. This is a first and the results are stunning. You will see Optimus Prime in a few shots where he is actually perfectly to scale on the IMAX 50 foot tall screens. For IMAX, I created a slightly longer cut with more robot fighting. Four scenes were shot on IMAX cameras so the screen will fill the full IMAX screen for these scenes." Michael Bay
Not only that, you'll also get to experience the full scale size of Optimus Prime, captured in a few scenes of the IMAX version of the film. Being shot in part with IMAX cameras, the film will expand vertically to fill the entire IMAX Darling Harbour screen, about 30 metres high.
"The way to see this movie is on IMAX. Never before has there been 4k rendered character animation shot on full IMAX 70 mm film. This is a first and the results are stunning. You will see Optimus Prime in a few shots where he is actually perfectly to scale on the IMAX 50 foot tall screens. For IMAX, I created a slightly longer cut with more robot fighting. Four scenes were shot on IMAX cameras so the screen will fill the full IMAX screen for these scenes." Michael Bay
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.
Get your tickets now for the biggest Transformers 2 experience in Sydney - Only at IMAX In Darling Harbour
Wednesday, June 3 by Julie Brown
Tickets have just gone on sale for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, which debuts here at IMAX in Darling Harbour at midnight 12.01am on Wed 24 June.
Select scenes have been shot with IMAX cameras which means the film will vertically expand to fill the entire IMAX screen at key points - that's eight storeys high! The only film to use this filmmaking technique before was The Dark Knight, which drew gasps and applause from audiences when those first enormous IMAX scenes appeared on screen.
Select scenes have been shot with IMAX cameras which means the film will vertically expand to fill the entire IMAX screen at key points - that's eight storeys high! The only film to use this filmmaking technique before was The Dark Knight, which drew gasps and applause from audiences when those first enormous IMAX scenes appeared on screen.
Were you at one of our previews for THE ALPS?
Wednesday, June 3 by Julie Brown
Over two nights this week, nearly 1000 people joined us for preview screenings of THE ALPS. John Harlin gave a fascinating presentation and signed copies of his book The Eiger Obsession for guests. The Alps screens at IMAX in Darling Harbour from June 4 and tickets are now on sale. If you like the classic IMAX Experience, with spectacular images, a powerful story and inspirational impact, we're sure The Alps will leave a deep impression.
John Harlin's presentation had the audience spellbound.
John Harlin's presentation had the audience spellbound.
John Harlin captivates The Alps audience with his story.
Tuesday, June 2 by Julie Brown
If the comments from guests at our preview of THE ALPS - featuring a presentation by mountain climber John Harlin - is anything to go by, we have a hit on our hands! Feedback from guests has been great, including the film reviews by Andrew Urban and Louise Keller who both attended the screening.
From Urban Cinefile:
Review by Louise Keller:
With the majesty of the mountains coupled with an emotional impact as dense as tightly packed snow, The Alps is an awesome experience. There's something almost spiritual about being high up in the peaks where the snowy tips meet the blue sky. I suppose it's about the scale and enormity of the power that scale generates. As well as the breathtaking beauty that extends as far as the eye can see. But this is no ordinary documentary being showcased on the giant Imax screen. The Alps is intrinsically a personal story - the story of John Harlin III, whose mountain-climber father was killed on the slopes of the Eiger 40 years ago and who now lifts the heavy burden he has carried with him all his life, by retracing his father's steps.
From Urban Cinefile:
Review by Louise Keller:
With the majesty of the mountains coupled with an emotional impact as dense as tightly packed snow, The Alps is an awesome experience. There's something almost spiritual about being high up in the peaks where the snowy tips meet the blue sky. I suppose it's about the scale and enormity of the power that scale generates. As well as the breathtaking beauty that extends as far as the eye can see. But this is no ordinary documentary being showcased on the giant Imax screen. The Alps is intrinsically a personal story - the story of John Harlin III, whose mountain-climber father was killed on the slopes of the Eiger 40 years ago and who now lifts the heavy burden he has carried with him all his life, by retracing his father's steps.
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