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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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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
Substitute Chosen One
Points: 3021
Mr Fishbein says:
IMAX? As in, 3d where you put on the glasses? That would be absolutely awesome! Espacially with the chase through the mInistry!
Posted Jun 23, 2006 at 12:23 AM EST
Student
Points: 221
flrt_311 says:
Sweetness. GoF was amazing in IMAX so OotP is going to be oh so awesome!!
Posted Jun 23, 2006 at 1:05 AM EST
The Faerie Queene
Points: 3278
merri maven says:
It's cool they're getting another partnership with IMAX. I just don't like watching movies on a IMAX screen, it gets me diiiiiizzy!
Posted Jun 23, 2006 at 1:08 AM EST
Witch
Points: 968
Jesyka Gronewg says:
Well, I guess I will be seeing it on the BIG BIG BIG screen. Thank goodness, I've been waiting for this! There should be an incredible marathon! :)
Posted Jun 23, 2006 at 2:24 AM EST
Student
Points: 275
marcjosef says:
recently, the 3rd largest mall in asia was opened here in the Philippines (the mall is called SM Mall of Asia) and there is one Imax theater there.. I mhappy to know that i could watch harry potter in iMax... I cant wait to watch it..
Posted Jun 23, 2006 at 7:22 AM EST
Student
Points: 275
marcjosef says:
I forgot to say that im a Filipino... and the iMax theater is just 1 hour away...
Posted Jun 23, 2006 at 7:25 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1004
Draco~Angel says:
Oh my god. I cant wait for the movie. It seem so long from now, but ahhh I cant wait. GO HP!! I cant wait to see how harry looks like.
Posted Jun 23, 2006 at 11:23 AM EST
Witch
Points: 869
kat_snowyowl says:
What's the difference between IMAX and normal theatres? I've always just caught the tram to the local cinema and that's always been great. Is IMAX just a bigger screen and double the price or something?
Posted Jun 23, 2006 at 11:31 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 678
SirPhil says:
Sweet! I'm definitely going to see it in an IMAX theatre. I really hope they get some of the film converted into the new 3D format that would be amazing.
Posted Jun 23, 2006 at 12:02 PM EST
Student
Points: 289
Jynessa says:
YESSSSSSSS! wooohoooot!!! yay for OotP!!! :) :) :)
Posted Jun 23, 2006 at 12:04 PM EST
Witch
Points: 646
~!*Gryffindor Rules*!~ says:
I can't wait till the movie is here! We are getting closer and closer! Yay
Posted Jun 23, 2006 at 1:11 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1018
ILuvHarryDiggoryKrum says:
O ...i didnt see it on IMAX because i didnt actually know what it was...its quite cool.
Posted Jun 23, 2006 at 1:32 PM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
What a great marketing strategy!!!!
It is a win-win condition for both parties. Hope it will be an event to remember.
Posted Jun 23, 2006 at 2:26 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 83
Jenny.x says:
Thats good but i really can't wait another year for it. I hope its good but im sure it will be.
Posted Jun 23, 2006 at 2:51 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
1USHPFN says:
Great, more venues and more audiences! My dream...a Harry Potter marathon of all 6 movies on IMAX shown just before the release of movie 7..... we can dream can't we?
Posted Jun 23, 2006 at 3:24 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 503
Zauber says:
That is pretty cool.I can't wait to watch the 5th movie.Neither can I wait to read the 7th book.
Posted Jun 23, 2006 at 5:23 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 416
twilightlove says:
Cool! I would love to see it in IMAX! The theatre nearest to me is really much nicer than the normal, non IMAX one near me, so this is good! YAY! Plus, bigger screens, so an even better view of Harry and everyone else. I cannot wait until the movie comes out, though they could have done better with his hair. EEEK! I thought about it again!
Posted Jun 23, 2006 at 5:42 PM EST
Witch
Points: 754
Griselda Marchbanks says:
I'd also like to see it in IMAX. I believe that the Harry Potter movies should be shown in every cinema possible around the world. Can't wait!
Posted Jun 23, 2006 at 9:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 822
I love HP says:
I'm gonna get the sale on the internet print them out because those lines will be filled!!!!
Posted Jun 24, 2006 at 3:00 AM EST
Student
Points: 220
Magical and Mysterious Me says:
The movie is coming out in about a year. I really can't wait!
~Magical and Mysterious Me~
Posted Jun 24, 2006 at 3:07 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1453
smart hermione says:
I really can't wait for this movie!!!!!!
Posted Jun 24, 2006 at 11:49 AM EST
Squib
Points: 159
harryfan890 says:
That is sweet but were are this IMax cause I don't have one here.
Posted Jun 24, 2006 at 1:50 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2861
mad_eye muggle says:
Wicked!This is soooo cool!Too bad I can't watch it on IMAX.We have an IMAX theater here in the Phillipines,but its in Manila and I'm not from Manila.Ah.....well at least it will also be available in the regular cinema.But truth be told I would love to watch it in an IMAX theater.It would be amazing and it will add to the-oh-so-awesome movie effects.HP RULES!
Posted Jun 24, 2006 at 10:49 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1499
Belle of the Ball says:
So that's really when it's coming out, then? That's awesome. Only about one more year to go!
Posted Jun 25, 2006 at 1:17 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 375
*Gryffindor_Beauty* says:
Excellent I'll definatly make sure to go this time. I wasnt able to go to GOF one but i was dyin to go.
Posted Jun 25, 2006 at 8:16 AM EST
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