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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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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
Butterbeer Dealer
Points: 4060
trespasser says:
oh thats great news! high quality film is always the best! i cant wait till july 13! one more eyar to go before OoTP starts showing on theaters. i cant wait. im sure its gonna be great!
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 6:02 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 487
crazy_purple_hp_freak says:
hmm well theres no IMAX theatre near me, but I can't wait to see OOTP all the same! Its out 3 days after my birthday so that'll be the best (late) bday present ever!! YAY!
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 6:17 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 485
The_Spectra says:
Cool! But wouldn't that simultaneous release be put to better use for the Australian OotP release?
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 6:24 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1229
sapphire260 says:
I don't know what IMAX is, but YEAH!!! Were gonna get it!!!
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 7:29 AM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
Cool
so want to see this one....
if i can fin a imax i want to see it in that format
peace
love
happiness
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 8:00 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2401
tonks 27 says:
Why on earth would they NOT release it at the same time in the imax theater? it wouldn't make sense. there's enough die hard fans who'd skip the regular theater to see it on the big screen.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 9:10 AM EST
Witch
Points: 928
Moggiesmom says:
These films are wonderful! They are incredible in the IMAX format. It really makes you a part of the action! ^..^
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 9:46 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1383
Tabitha Black says:
I really want to see this in IMAX. I didn't get to last time and I'm still regretting it. I have to go see this one!
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 10:02 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
Never seen a HP movie in an IMAX theatre...but as long as there is an end in site for all of the waiting for the next move (even if it is a year away!) I don't care where I see it!
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 10:26 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 346
Order_Member_#1 says:
Can't wait for the movie.I just hope the do not leave out any of the scenes including the beginning part with the dursleys and Dobby and the other old house elf.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 11:33 AM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2492
JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant! Imax makes it feel so real, plenty of Atra sound, they should make it 3D to feel the activities.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 11:46 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 337
felixfelicis14 says:
Cool! I want to go see it in IMAX!
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 12:17 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 701
cmenges says:
IMAX has a wonderful sound and LARGE screen. It is good to see other movies other then National Geographic Movies on IMAX. I think that is the place I will see it at.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 1:01 PM EST
Witch
Points: 633
snakeeyes says:
Well, they're certainly not wasting any time making arrangements. The film is not even finished yet. Still, as long as I see it, I don't mind where it's shown.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 1:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
Angelina blu Johnson says:
W00t cant wait to see it! Im going to see Goblet of Fire in Imax in 2 weeks and im so excited! W00t for Harry Potter!
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 3:44 PM EST
Squib
Points: 167
Miss Eeylop says:
I hope the IMAX in New Orleans is back up and running for this. It was hit hard by the hurricanes last year and most of the area is still recovering. We are also already worrying about the levee as part of it has already broken but has been repaired.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 4:33 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1829
Lady Leo says:
OOOO!! I definetly want to watch it on IMAX...but i dont know where the nearest one is..
Selene*
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 5:11 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1268
SiriusBlackComesBack says:
I would love to see any HP movie at an IMAX theater. I tried to see GOF at an IMAX but it didn't work out. The closest IMAX is two hours away!
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 6:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 985
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
Too bad we don't have IMAX in Puerto Rico...dang it!!!
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 7:42 PM EST
The Bulgarian Seeker
Points: 9810
~KrUmS_gUrL~ says:
WEll I am glad that i finally know when the movie is going ot be coming out, but I don't know if I can seriously be waiting that long! It's over a year! GAH! KIll me now!
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 7:48 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2081
kermittounette says:
Oh yes! I missed the goblet of fire, I won't miss the same thing over there! The images were great into a large screen but just imagining them on that imax screen will be beautiful!
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 8:48 PM EST
Lupin's Eternal Love
Points: 3094
BlackKatL says:
Wow It's Great to have OotP on IMAX Too!!!!
To Bad I don't have one near :0(
But maybe this time I can go to the nearest one.....
*cough* 3 hrs away *cough*
And Maybe not..................*Sighs*
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 9:21 PM EST
Comedy Princess
Points: 3398
Ginevra M. Weasley says:
I cant wait to see the Order of the Phoenix movie!!!!!...It seems that it will be extremly cool!!!...I hope it to be finished soon.
Ginevra.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 9:23 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1762
AidanK says:
I have never been to an IMAX cinema before. Perhaps it's time to find the closest one and make plans to see OOTP. It's got to be an awesome experience to see a favourite movie on a screen that big.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 10:01 PM EST
Overqualified Jester
Points: 2783
jurassicfatt says:
As always I will be seeing at midnight in an iMax theater. HECK YEAH. No surprises here, HPANA but it's good to have it be official. IMAX is pretty flippin sweet.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 10:30 PM EST
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