‘That’s crazy:’ Fans blindsided as Denver theater switches ‘The Odyssey’ from 70mm IMAX to digital
Film enthusiasts are navigating projector malfunctions and limited capacity as demand for 70mm IMAX screenings of 'The Odyssey' surges nationwide.
The story so far
Reports from outlets including 9News, The Denver Post, and Denverite highlight projector malfunctions in Colorado that led to temporary switches to digital formats and ticket issues. Similar technical failures have been documented in Sacramento and San Antonio. Coverage from TheWrap, Fortune, and regional papers like The Seattle Times and Chicago Tribune emphasizes the intense demand for the 70mm format.
Outlets note that theatres are employing rare, specialized projectionists to maintain equipment, while some locations have reduced capacity. Discussion regarding the availability of 70mm screenings and whether the viewing format significantly alters the experience remains a subject of public debate. Future developments will depend on whether theaters can maintain aging 70mm equipment for the duration of the film's run.
Coverage does not yet specify if IMAX will increase its investment in 70mm projector infrastructure.
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The obvious questions
Why are 70mm IMAX screenings of 'The Odyssey' being disrupted?
Multiple locations have reported technical issues and projector malfunctions, forcing some theaters to switch to digital formats or delay showings.
Are there enough 70mm IMAX projectors available?
Coverage indicates that access to 70mm IMAX is limited, with some cities having only one operational projector and others relying on rare, specialized projectionists.
Will IMAX build more 70mm projectors?
Current reports suggest IMAX is not planning to build a significant number of new 70mm projectors despite the popularity of 'The Odyssey.'
Coverage (19)
- Texas Daily: There’s Only One Theater in Texas You Can See ‘The Odyssey’ the Way Nolan Intended Texas Monthly · 44d ago
- Woodridge draws thousands of film enthusiasts from across the country to see ‘The Odyssey’ in IMAX 70 mm Chicago Tribune · 44d ago
- Sacramento IMAX theater says technical issues caused viewing delays for The Odyssey KCRA · 44d ago
- Kansas Citians' odyssey to see "The Odyssey" Axios · 44d ago
- Denver movie theater selling IMAX 70mm tickets for ‘The Odyssey’ after projector malfunction 9News · 44d ago
- Rare Colorado IMAX 70mm projector fixed, now showing ‘The Odyssey’ in Denver The Denver Post · 44d ago
- Las Vegas flies in rare projectionists for The Odyssey showing at The Palms KLAS 8 News Now · 44d ago
- You'll have to leave Washington to see "The Odyssey" in full-size IMAX Axios · 44d ago
- Denver’s only 70mm IMAX projector is back in action Denverite · 44d ago
- Column | I booked an after-midnight ‘Odyssey’ screening. I didn’t know what I was in for. The Washington Post · 44d ago
- Why Imax Isn’t Building a Bunch of New 70mm Projectors After ‘The Odyssey’ Success TheWrap · 44d ago
- Austin 70mm theater cuts capacity to 'The Odyssey' Austin American-Statesman · 47d ago
- 'The audience is telling the industry something': even IMAX is stunned by Christopher Nolan's runaway 'Odyssey' Fortune · 47d ago
- Denver’s IMAX 70mm projector issues crash ‘The Odyssey’ opening weekend Denver Gazette · 47d ago
- Does it really matter how you watch The Odyssey? Film-lovers are divided CBC · 47d ago
- Projector failure at AMC IMAX Rivercenter Mall disrupts ‘The Odyssey’ screenings in San Antonio KSAT · 47d ago
- Where to watch "The Odyssey" in New Orleans Axios · 47d ago
- There aren’t many who can handle 70mm film, including of ‘The Odyssey.’ In Seattle, there’s just 1 The Seattle Times · 47d ago
- ‘That’s crazy:’ Fans blindsided as Denver theater switches ‘The Odyssey’ from 70mm IMAX to digital Denverite · 47d ago
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