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Posted by Jeff Joseph (Member # 511) on 05-16-2003, 09:11 PM:

A brand new 3-panel Cinerama print of "How the West Was Won" will be running for two weeks at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, starting September 12, 2003. Yes, this is the same time period of the 3-D Film Expo, which means you can fly to Los Angeles in September and see both 3-D and Cinerama!

Pretty cool, I think.

Jeff Joseph
SabuCat Productions

3D information at:

http://www.3dfilmfest.com

Posted by Michael Schaffer (Member # 1204) on 05-18-2003, 07:30 AM:

I will be there. I have never seen Cinerama.

Posted by Leo Enticknap (Member # 534) on 05-18-2003, 12:33 PM:

You can also see This is Cinerama at the National Museum of Film, Photography and Television at Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK on the first Saturday of every month in three-strip Cinerama. It's a bit nearer to Berlin than Los Angeles, though I hope Dick won't mind me saying that the print is now a tiny bit frayed at the edges (differential Eastmancolor fading in the three panels is a tad distracting in sections, especially the Aida chorus). But even so, it's still pretty spectacular, and the museum itself is well worth a visit. And the best bit is that Bradford is only 40 miles from York (not to mention the curry)!

Posted by Mark Gulbrandsen (Member # 72) on 05-18-2003, 12:40 PM:

I wonder when York will start its massive growth and add a place called New York???
Mark

Posted by Gordon Bachlund (Member # 124) on 05-18-2003, 03:11 PM:

HOW THE WEST WAS WON was screened at the Cinerama Dome on December 7 last year as the SMPTE Hollywood Section's Family Holiday Screening. The event drew over 500 members and guests, and was, quite frankly, spectacular. My advice: Don't miss it! [Wink]

Posted by Richard Fowler (Member # 893) on 05-18-2003, 07:10 PM:

The new print that Crest Labs produced of "This is Cinerama" the negative was fairly beaten up in points, particulary the Aida sequence ( which is the most ponderous part of the film ). Color fading almost to monocrome in the American West air sequence, which had U.V. color bias to start with, was very obvious. The Dome screen is solid and is more like a D-150 screen with not the total arc of image available for Cinerama presentation. The surround channel, which where originally full range stage speakers for Cinerama, are being reproduced via JBL 8340 speakers which add a different sonic feel and track noise which modern cabinets are able to reproduce. I am able to remember the difference between the late 1950's early 1960's when I first saw Cinerama and the presentation at the Dome.....but if you never have seen Cinerama it is well worth the trip since they do a great job in presentation and are passionate in giving a good show [Smile]

Richard Fowler
Kinoton America Inc.

Posted by Scott Manley (Member # 867) on 05-18-2003, 07:25 PM:

I saw "Hook" at the cinerama dome in LA......and I really enjoyed it........so you can figure out how impressive films are there

Posted by William Bunch (Member # 1040) on 05-20-2003, 07:06 PM:

I saw 'How the West Was Won' in Cinerama sometime around 1965 while still in high school. It was great then and would probably be even better today except in September I won't be anywhere near New York. But it is nice to know the film lives on.

As for the fading and the bad edges being talked about here. Maybe that is where digital could step in and play a constructive part.

Posted by Paul Linfesty (Member # 214) on 05-20-2003, 07:17 PM:

I'll be there too, probably on Sept 13. I plan to see KISS ME KATE in 3-D at the Egyptian that night.

Posted by Michael Schaffer (Member # 1204) on 05-20-2003, 07:22 PM:

quote:
except in September I won't be anywhere near New York

That`s why it is so good that the screening is in Los Angeles! Much closer to Japan than New York. In a way, Tokyo and LA are neighbour cities even.

Posted by Bill Gabel (Member # 1105) on 08-13-2003, 07:06 PM:

Bump for those last minute planners. It just under a month from now. Tickets are on sale now. [thumbsup]

Posted by Dick Vaughan (Member # 540) on 08-14-2003, 05:09 PM:

Cinerama Camera #1 is on it's way back to LA after spending almost 10 years on display in Bradford. Thanks to Gunther Jung and all at Pacific for their help and patience.

I understand it is likely to be on show in the lobby of the Dome hopefully for when HTWWW is screened.

Posted by Scott Jentsch (Member # 1681) on 08-14-2003, 05:26 PM:

I had the pleasure of seeing HTWWW in Dayton before they closed, and it was a sight to behold!

I don't know how anyone could have the same appreciation of that movie without seeing it the way it was meant to be seen...

If anyone has the opportunity to see this exhibition, you owe it to yourself to do so!

Posted by Peter Kerchinsky (Member # 1098) on 08-14-2003, 08:25 PM:

Is this the same print of HTWWW that we ran in Seattle at the Cinerama last February? If so, it looks fantastic and is well worth seeing if you haven't had the chance yet. [thumbsup]

Posted by Paul Linfesty (Member # 214) on 08-14-2003, 10:13 PM:

Its either the same print or one made around the same time as that print (I think WB made two, if I remember correctly). it is definitely a new one (not IB Tech, tho).

Posted by Don E. Nelson (Member # 1049) on 08-15-2003, 11:55 AM:

How The West Was Won, original Cinerama Theatre Program for sale on E-Bay.

Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3542995359&category=11431

Posted by Ian Price (Member # 14) on 08-15-2003, 02:06 PM:

I'll be there with bells on!

Film: How The West Was Won
Date: Saturday, 09/13/2003
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Seats: A16/A17, View Dome Seating Chart

Location: ArcLight Hollywood, 6360 W Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA

Posted by Frank Angel (Member # 248) on 08-15-2003, 09:01 PM:

Wasn't there some question about the screen at the Dome, in that it isn't a Cinerama specified strip screen? Larry Smith in Dayton was meticulous in installing the correct strip screen for the Cinerama presentations there. How much cross light interference could be expected by using a solid sheet? Has the Dome ever run a three strip Cinerama before?

Frank

Posted by Mark Gulbrandsen (Member # 72) on 08-15-2003, 09:16 PM:

IMHO its a good place to see "How The West Lost Real Cinerama". If I can't see it presented the way it was supposed to be, on the correct type of screen with the correct curve I wouldn't want to see it. Perhaps in Seattle sometime. Saddly, the Dome installation isn't even close to being the real thing.
Mark

Posted by Paul Linfesty (Member # 214) on 08-15-2003, 10:18 PM:

Accidental double-posting. See below.

Posted by Paul Linfesty (Member # 214) on 08-15-2003, 10:19 PM:

quote:
Has the Dome ever run a three strip Cinerama before?

Yes. This is Cinerama was run last fall Those in attendance (through many postings on RAMT) thought it looked quite good, with minimal cross-reflections (although I question this. I had just seen LOA there the week before, and it was prevalent).

Im STILL seeing it on the 13th though.

It should be pointed out that Crest labs timed new prints and checked them on their new Cinerama set-up, and yet they used painted plasterboard for their curved screen (or some similiar solid sheet material).