‘The Odyssey’ Was Made for Imax 70mm. Good Luck Watching It That Way
Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' is driving a surge in demand for limited 70mm IMAX screenings, leading to equipment challenges and cross-continental travel.
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The brief
Audiences are traveling across North America to attend specialized 70mm IMAX screenings of the film 'The Odyssey'. While the format has emerged as a major draw for the movie, some locations are currently experiencing technical difficulties with the specialized projection equipment.
Coverage from CNBC highlights the format's status as a primary attraction for the film, while reports from CBS News, CTV News, and WHEC.com document the logistical reality of these screenings. Outlets emphasize that only a select number of theaters in the U.S. and Canada are equipped to host the 70mm IMAX experience, prompting dedicated fans to undertake significant travel.
It remains unclear when the technical issues at the Regal King of Prussia location will be resolved. Coverage does not yet specify if additional theaters will gain the capability to screen the film in the 70mm format or if the current list of participating locations will remain static.
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Quick answers
Why are people traveling for 'The Odyssey'?
Viewers are traveling to experience the film in the 70mm IMAX format, which is only available at a limited number of theaters in the U.S. and Canada.
Are all 70mm IMAX theaters showing the film currently?
No. Coverage notes that the Regal King of Prussia location has experienced a projector failure, impacting their scheduled screenings.
Is the 70mm format significant to the film's success?
According to CNBC, the 70mm IMAX screenings are considered the 'biggest star' for the production.
Coverage (4)
- "The Odyssey" screenings at Regal King of Prussia impacted after 70mm IMAX projector goes down CBS News · 23h ago
- A real-life odyssey: Why people are trekking across North America to this Regina movie theatre CTV News · 23h ago
- Rochester's Tinseltown among few theaters in the U.S. and Canada screening 'The Odyssey' in 70mm IMAX; tickets WHEC.com · 23h ago
- Imax 70 mm screenings become the biggest star for Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ CNBC · 23h ago
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