‘That’s crazy:’ Fans blindsided as Denver theater switches ‘The Odyssey’ from 70mm IMAX to digital
Fans in Denver are reacting with shock after a local theater swapped the 70mm IMAX projection of ‘The Odyssey’ for a digital format.
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A Denver theater has switched the screening of ‘The Odyssey’ from 70mm IMAX to digital, leaving fans blindsided. This change occurs amid broader discussions regarding the availability and technical requirements of 70mm film projections for the movie.
Coverage from Denverite highlights the fan reaction to the format change. Meanwhile, The Seattle Times reports that only one theater in Seattle is capable of handling the 70mm film, and Yahoo notes that Austin's sole 70mm theater has reduced capacity for the film.
Future coverage may follow the availability of the film in other cities, such as New Orleans, where Axios has provided guidance on where to watch the movie.
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Quick answers
What happened in Denver regarding ‘The Odyssey’?
A theater switched the film's format from 70mm IMAX to digital.
How available is 70mm projection for the film in other cities?
In Seattle, there is only one theater that can handle the 70mm film, and in Austin, the only 70mm theater has cut capacity.
Is there information on viewing the film in New Orleans?
Yes, Axios has reported on where to watch 'The Odyssey' in New Orleans.
Coverage (7)
- Only 2 New York theaters are showing ‘The Odyssey’ in 70mm IMAX. See where Lohud · 19h ago
- Does the Epic Adventure of ‘The Odyssey’ Really Demand an Epic Format Like IMAX? IndieWire · 19h ago
- Projector failure at AMC IMAX Rivercenter Mall disrupts ‘The Odyssey’ screenings in San Antonio KSAT · 19h ago
- Austin's only 70mm theater cuts capacity to 'The Odyssey' Yahoo · 19h ago
- Where to watch "The Odyssey" in New Orleans Axios · 19h ago
- There aren’t many who can handle 70mm film, including of ‘The Odyssey.’ In Seattle, there’s just 1 The Seattle Times · 19h ago
- ‘That’s crazy:’ Fans blindsided as Denver theater switches ‘The Odyssey’ from 70mm IMAX to digital Denverite · 19h ago broke it first
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