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JUNE 21, 2006 at 8:32 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
This morning the IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures announced
that Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix will be simultaneously released to both IMAX(R) and conventional theatres on July 13, 2007.
This will be the third Harry Potter film to be converted into IMAX's format. The last movie Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire grossed more than $20 million in IMAX theatres worldwide.
Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution at Warner Bros. Pictures commented:
The Harry Potter series has been a huge success in IMAX theatres, and we are delighted to combine this next exciting installment with The IMAX Experience to offer Harry Potter fans another magical adventure for 2007. The IMAX theatre network is a proven source of incremental revenue that we believe will grow exponentially as more IMAX theatres continue to open around the world.
Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment added:
We are proud of our partnership with Warner Bros. and producer David Heyman, and we're excited that once again Warner Bros. Pictures will be delivering a film that lends itself perfectly to The IMAX Experience. As we explore the possibility of converting some of the picture into IMAX(R) 3D, we expect to have an even broader audience base for the release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in 2007.
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Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1500
krystle_clear says:
Whoa, thats going to be so cool, i might go to the city and see it at the Imax there :) i soooo cant wait for the movie :)
Posted Jun 21, 2006 at 9:01 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 427
Padfoots Escape says:
That's awesome, and i hope they make a whole lot of money on it again!
Posted Jun 21, 2006 at 9:11 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
And who would deny such an alliance? It would be absurd. Of course they would want to cash in on HP-it's a money maker and I can't wait to go see it in the Imax.
Posted Jun 21, 2006 at 9:44 PM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
Whehheeeeeeee... IMAX!! Whoooohooo! Thats really awesome!!
~MP~
Posted Jun 21, 2006 at 9:46 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1815
hufflepuff_babe says:
I am definatly planning to attend the premiere of Order in imax. If I cannot get a set of two tickets for a friend and I, I will get theater tickets for the premiere and then see the imax later. That way I will be able to see the mavie twice which is ideal.
Posted Jun 21, 2006 at 9:53 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1987
tigerlili_08 says:
HORRAY!! I loved imax & saw GOF twice on it. I bet they decided to do this because of the success from the last film on imax screens.
Posted Jun 21, 2006 at 9:55 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1011
Fflewddur Fflam says:
IMAX is freaking awesome. We went to an IMAX in Hong Kong all the time when I was younger. Seeing Order on IMAX would be really cool and might make me more interested in the movie.
Posted Jun 21, 2006 at 10:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
nejicanspin says:
Not really much of a surprise because of Goblet of Fire being in IMAX. I wonder if it's cooler in IMAX than a movie? I will never know unless I will be in an IMAX I guess.
Posted Jun 21, 2006 at 10:01 PM EST
Head House Elf
Points: 2756
Dobby says:
Yes, that's perfect. I'm already planning to see the normal version at midnight and the imax during the day. :]
Posted Jun 21, 2006 at 10:21 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4499
PowerGranger says:
Oh, I am so excited! I, sadly, missed the previous HP IMAX releases and have regretted it. I will not miss this one!
Posted Jun 21, 2006 at 10:47 PM EST
Hogwarts Valedictorian
Points: 2827
Lily*R/Hr says:
That's awesome. I've always wanted to see a HP movie in imax, that would be SO COOL. I've never had an opportunity though. Maybe this time.
Posted Jun 21, 2006 at 10:51 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1921
gubbyfish says:
I haven't gone to the other ones in IMAX, but hopefully I'll make it to this one. I only went to an IMAX show once and it was something with rollercoasters, and I almost had to walk out because I got motion sickness!
Posted Jun 21, 2006 at 10:56 PM EST
The Keeper of Time
Points: 2606
krisie says:
That is really cool. I can't wait to see ootp. I'm not sure if i'll be able to see it at IMAX but i would like to because it sounds good.
Posted Jun 21, 2006 at 11:18 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 571
Sibyll Trelawney says:
Maybe Liberty Science center will reopen again by then and i can see ootp IMax! I wanted to see goblet of fire but it wasnt playing anywhere near here that was outside of the city...:-(
Posted Jun 21, 2006 at 11:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 657
krissiebear says:
Too bad the IMAX near me refuses to show anything non-educational. I am going to have to talk to them about that. The losers.
Posted Jun 21, 2006 at 11:35 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1029
Magic Dancer K says:
Wow! That's so awesome, I love seeing these on that huge screen, there is just nothing like it.
Posted Jun 21, 2006 at 11:37 PM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
Ummmm.... of course. Duh! Like they really wouldn't after releasing the last 2. Imax rocks! But I think the first viewing is better on a smaller screen because sometimes with IMAX, you can't look at everything on the screen all at once.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 12:16 AM EST
Mistress of Enchantment
Points: 19636
Muse of the Aurors says:
Woooooooo! July 13!! I can't wait to go see this movie. I really hope they did a great job of sticking more with the book....so much happens in Book 5.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 12:20 AM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4666
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Cool cool! It's in July! Love July movies! I knew they'd bring this one out in July! Now I can go to the midnight showing (not that I didn't for GoF, I just totally got up way late for seminary! OOPS!)
~Drish~
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 12:23 AM EST
Forgetful Werewolf
Points: 14831
Patronus_Potter says:
Well that will be very very cool...
I really don't know if there is an IMAX cinema anywhere near where i live, but i will have to find out...
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 12:49 AM EST
Wino Forever
Points: 8174
true half-blood prince says:
Alright so we have a somewhat steedy time frame here, alright. Now if we just didn't have to wait a year it would be perfect.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 12:50 AM EST
Ravenclaw Ambassador
Points: 3243
Nevar says:
Man, I'm two hours either way from an IMAX, and I know my parents wouldn't drive me all that way. I'll just have to stand buying tickets ahead of time and seeing it the day it comes out.
A Year and Three Weeks!!!
N
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 1:02 AM EST
Princess of Fantasy
Points: 2538
magiclover13 says:
I don't really care WHERE I see it as long as I see it!
Can't wait for the movie!!!
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 1:56 AM EST
Student
Points: 277
becs_weasley_always says:
I am no way going to forget this date, its gone in my diary now!! its over a year away so hopefully there will be a lot more news before then!
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 3:08 AM EST
Witch
Points: 871
caraMEL_penguin says:
wow... That would be awsome to watch... too bad that there are no IMAX theatres in Hawaii... *boo*
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 3:09 AM EST
The Usual Suspect
Points: 3423
Orchid says:
That's great news, I would love to see it in IMAX format. I wasn't able to with Goblet, but this one I need to see at IMAX. Especially the scenes in the minstry and the duel between LV and DD.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 5:29 AM EST
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