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Leo Enticknap
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posted 11-17-2014 09:47 PM

On the subject of Inherent Vice, I suspect that there could be 5/70 prints made. There is definitely a DTS/Datasat version of the audio mix, because the 35mm print we showed at AFI had a timecode and we got a set of discs. We didn't actually play them, because the studio wanted the SR-D track played in the end, but what is the point of doing a DTS/Datasat mastering if you're not going to make any 5/70 prints, especially if the 35mm ones have SR-D already?

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Brad Miller
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posted 11-17-2014 09:53 PM

Not every existing 35mm system out there has a functioning SRD system. I'll bet there are a number that do have dts though. In the end how much can it really cost to have Datasat master a track?

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Terry Lynn-Stevens
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posted 11-18-2014 12:01 PM

quote: Mike Blakesley
Considering it's not even the massive blockbuster they were hoping for (#2 the first week, #3 the second, combined with so-so reviews) despite all the fuss'n'bother, I'm sure you are right.

I think what killed the box office for the North American market was the whole 70mm, 35mm, IMAX-70 differentiation ad campaign. Aside from the record setting IMAX (70mm/digital combined) grosses, everything else has performed under expectations. I would be plenty pissed off if I was told over and over again by the Nolan, the critics, Paramount etc that "I have to see Interstellar in film" only to find out that it was pretty damn difficult to see the movie in film on the opening weekend or the weekend after. Also, after being continuously told that film is the way to see it, parting ways with $13 for a digital presentation is a bit insulting.

Are you planning to pick up Interstellar at your theater?

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Mike Blakesley
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posted 11-18-2014 12:42 PM

Yes, we're opening Mockingjay this weekend and probably will slot Interstellar in leading up to the Hobbit movie.

I suppose the other thing is, not everyone is into space-themed movies either. From its promotion, this movie comes off more like almost a documentary than an adventure film, so people outside the Nolan-sphere may not have been as drawn to it. I know I have lost some enthusiasm for seeing it since the reviews and comments have started to come in. And we've had almost no requests for it, which is telling.

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Frank Cox
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posted 11-18-2014 12:44 PM

Based on the turn-out for Interstellar at my theatre, if you don't play it you won't be missing out on much. [Frown]

The few that are coming to see it seem to like it, though....

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Daniel Schulz
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posted 11-18-2014 01:44 PM

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On the subject of Inherent Vice, I suspect that there could be 5/70 prints made. There is definitely a DTS/Datasat version of the audio mix, because the 35mm print we showed at AFI had a timecode and we got a set of discs. We didn't actually play them, because the studio wanted the SR-D track played in the end, but what is the point of doing a DTS/Datasat mastering if you're not going to make any 5/70 prints, especially if the 35mm ones have SR-D already

Most of the studios (Warner Bros. included) include Datasat Digital Sound tracks on all of their 35mm prints.

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Marcel Birgelen
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posted 11-18-2014 06:42 PM

Interstellar did draw some respectable crowds over here, especially the first week. But I guess it will not be a keeper, once Mockingjay rolls in later this week. This movie was highly anticipated, so most people who really wanted to see it, most probably already did so.

Personally, I don't think the killer really is the "space theme", as there are ample examples of more successful "space themed movies". I think it's rather word of mouth and the mixed reviews. The trailers, which made it look a bit like a documentary might indeed be a factor too.

Most people I've spoken to seem to appreciate it, but almost nobody was really blown away by the total product. Most do agree the visuals are spectacular, but those alone do not make a great movie.

I do hope the 5/70 prints will find their way to properly equipped second run theaters and art houses and will eventually be properly taken care of by the studio and not just find their way to the bin in little pieces.

quote: Terry Lynn-Stevens
I think what killed the box office for the North American market was the whole 70mm, 35mm, IMAX-70 differentiation ad campaign.

Most people don't have any clue what this is all about, so they just ignore it. They will just head to their local theater, no matter what format it's playing in. For the people that do care, this campaign improved the chance those people got to see a presentation in the format they preferred.

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Michael Coate
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posted 11-18-2014 11:13 PM

quote: Jason Whyte
The 70mm projector in Toronto's Varsity #8 is still sitting there, ready to go. I was there recently for a screening of THE DROP and it's still an amazing room. Same theater that premiered Star Wars in the city!

<off topic> Did the screen numbering change upon the expansion? I believe the Varsity was only a twin in 1977/78 when the original "Star Wars" played, so how did screen #1 (or #2) become screen #8? (And FWIW, "Star Wars" ran there in 35mm. It was for a time scheduled to play in 70mm at the University, but that deal fell through as did similar deals in Montreal and Vancouver.)

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Terry Lynn-Stevens
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posted 11-19-2014 12:06 AM

quote: Brad Miller
I highly doubt Interstellar will still be on screen in 5/70 in a few weeks.

Cineplex is pulling 70mm from the Varsity this Friday for Hunger Games. Hopefully someone will pick up the print somewhere.

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Jason Whyte
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posted 11-19-2014 02:08 AM

"Did the screen numbering change upon the expansion? I believe the Varsity was only a twin in 1977/78 when the original "Star Wars" played, so how did screen #1 (or #2) become screen #8? (And FWIW, "Star Wars" ran there in 35mm. It was for a time scheduled to play in 70mm at the University, but that deal fell through as did similar deals in Montreal and Vancouver.)"

Varsity opened in 1974 as a dual screen cinema with #2 being the largest theater, as you know. In 1997 six screens were added to the north side of the theater and those cinemas were numbered #1 to #6, making the original #1 and #2 now #7 and #8. A further expansion in 1998 added four VIP screening rooms, but those have their own VIP numbering #1 to #4. The entrance to the cinema was also moved to a different place, too, making access to #7 and #8 rather far.

You can still make out the older, two screen cinema on the layout of the theater today on how the screens and hallways are set up. The other addition was a bizarre wheelchair ramp/entry system that takes you all the way around to the back of the theaters, and you enter in through the front of the cinema through the exit doors (The now-closed Granville 7 in Vancouver also had this on a couple of their screens).

I know this answers your question the long way, but I like this cinema and talking about it. [Smile]

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Paul Gordon
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posted 11-19-2014 05:55 AM

Missed it at the Varsity. Can't think of any other theatres in Ontario that can still do 70mm 5-perf other then the TIFF Lightbox who may pick it up for a couple days. The Mayfair Theatre in Ottawa is playing it next week in 35mm (so the reps are already getting prints).

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Jason Metcalfe
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posted 11-19-2014 09:14 AM

We've got at least another week or week and a half, I think, at the Alamo Ritz.

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Bill Brandenstein
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posted 11-21-2014 11:45 AM

It's official - Arclight's Cinerama Dome has moved Interstellar 70mm to a different screen, so it's still possible to see it in dig, 35, and 70 at that location.

Remarkably enough, both AMC CityWalk Imax and TCL Chinese Imax survived the Mockingjay inquest and are still showing 15/70 Interstellar.

Some of the SoCal 35mm locations have expired, most notably Vintage Vista (one of the last 35mm general holdouts), although looking at theater websites and Fandango it's pretty inconclusive as to which are digital and which locations from the Interstellar 35mm web page are still film.

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Brad Miller
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posted 11-21-2014 12:25 PM

Pictures of the 70mm setup at Studio Movie Grill Royal in Dallas TX:

Equipment wise this is virtually identical to the SMG Arlington (pics on previous page). The main difference here is the platter is on the non-operator side due to the lobby wall.

Just like at the other sites, preshow and trailers are being ran off of the digital projector with an automated changeover to the 70mm.

Film-Tech Safety Rings, large center rings, FilmGuard and so forth just like the other 70mm sites of ours. Dual dts XD10s into a BASIS for audio just like at SMG Arlington.

Loaded and waiting on the changeover cue from the digital system.

The 70mm system is my personal equipment on loan to Studio Movie Grill free of charge.

Now where are pictures from the other 70mm sites???

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Marcel Birgelen
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posted 11-21-2014 12:57 PM

Again, nice pictures. It will be an empty room after the film equipment is gone again...

quote: Bill Brandenstein
Remarkably enough, both AMC CityWalk Imax and TCL Chinese Imax survived the Mockingjay inquest and are still showing 15/70 Interstellar.

As far as I know, there is NO IMAX release of this year's Hunger Games movie, not on film and also not in Digital. Last year's release had footage shot on IMAX film in it. I guess they didn't want to compete with Interstellar.

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