‘I’ve Been Scammed Left and Right’: Demand for ‘Odyssey’ Tickets Gives Rise to Sketchy Scalpers
High demand for 70mm IMAX screenings of 'The Odyssey' has led to reports of ticket scalping and technical disruptions at theaters.
The brief
Audiences are seeking out specific 70mm IMAX screenings of the film 'The Odyssey,' leading to reports of widespread ticket scalping and consumer frustration. While many venues are reporting packed theaters, some locations have experienced technical complications with projection equipment.
Coverage from Variety details the rise of unauthorized ticket sellers, while reports from 9News and Axios highlight equipment failures at Colorado screening sites. Outlets including The New York Times, Washingtonian, and Lohud are tracking audience experiences and local theater availability for the format.
Future reports will likely focus on whether theaters can resolve the documented 70mm projector issues and how platforms address the increase in fraudulent ticket activity.
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Quick answers
Why is there high demand for 'The Odyssey' in IMAX?
The film utilizes 70mm IMAX cameras, which has generated significant interest among cinephiles regarding the technical format.
What technical issues have been reported?
According to coverage from 9News and Axios, some Colorado IMAX theaters have faced projector malfunctions affecting opening weekend screenings.
Are there reports of fraud?
Yes, Variety reports that viewers have encountered scams related to the high demand for tickets to these specific screenings.
Who reported it (13)
- The Best Places to Watch "The Odyssey" in the DC Area Washingtonian · 47d ago
- Inside the use of 70mm IMAX cameras on "The Odyssey" Yahoo · 47d ago
- Colorado's 70mm IMAX "The Odyssey" screenings hit snags Axios · 47d ago
- Colorado IMAX 70mm projector issues crash ‘The Odyssey’ opening weekend 9News · 47d ago
- Audiences pack the Sacramento Esquire IMAX for 'The Odyssey' Yahoo · 47d ago
- Anyone Can Use the Film Christopher Nolan Shot ‘The Odyssey’ With The New York Times · 47d ago
- Only 2 New York theaters are showing ‘The Odyssey’ in 70mm IMAX. See where Lohud · 47d ago
- Does the Epic Adventure of ‘The Odyssey’ Really Demand an Epic Format Like IMAX? IndieWire · 47d ago
- Gift with Purchase: THE ODYSSEY Filmstrips IMAX · 47d ago
- Coloradans experience “The Odyssey” on 70mm film Rocky Mountain PBS · 47d ago
- What to know: 70mm? IMAX? Dolby? Christopher Nolan breaks down his favorite big screen formats AP News · 47d ago
- Cinephiles Took Their Own Journeys to See ‘The Odyssey’ in IMAX 70mm The New York Times · 47d ago
- ‘I’ve Been Scammed Left and Right’: Demand for ‘Odyssey’ Tickets Gives Rise to Sketchy Scalpers Variety · 47d ago
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