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APRIL 19, 2007 at 8:00 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: PRNewswire
According to a press release
this morning, IMAX will be transforming approximately 20 minutes at the end of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix from 2D to 3D.
Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures said:
We are so pleased to be bringing audiences yet another outstanding Harry Potter film to the big screen in both 35mm and IMAX theaters. This is the Studio's biggest franchise to date, and we expect this highly-anticipated fifth film to play phenomenally well in all theaters throughout the summer.
Veronika Kwan-Rubinek, President of Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures International added:
The Harry Potter films are an enormous draw all over the world, and this film should prove to be no different. The last 20 minutes in IMAX 3D will add a new element of excitement to the Harry Potter experience, making this a must-see for fans of all ages. We're looking forward to a long and very successful run.
The movie will be released in IMAX and conventional theatres on July 13, 2007.
UPDATE: A new poster from the movie from IMAX has appeared online courtesy of TLC.
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Head Girl
Points: 439
bubblegum says:
WOW that is soooo coooool i can't wait yay.
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 3:44 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 99
polkadots_7 says:
I've never been to an Imax theatere, but I sure will now!
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 3:54 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1041
*Peeves12 says:
WOW, I would definitetly want to see HP in 3D!!! Especially if it's an action scene.
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 3:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1255
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
Oh my God, that's going to be so intense!!! Just seeing it in 2D was quite an experience. I know I'm going to see it in the IMAX opening night, so that's going to be great!!! Plus, I've never seen anything in IMAX 3D before, so that should be interesting for me.
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 3:58 PM EST
Student
Points: 289
Yokata says:
This news is spectacular. The fifth film is playing at the IMAX at the science center here this summer and hopefully I am able to see it! Watching the climax in 3-D will be an experience that no words could possibly convey.
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 4:04 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 49
xXxXPoWeRoFmAgIcXxXx says:
Wow! That's bloody cool!
I've never been so happy about having an IMAX theatre near my house.
I just can't imagine how would it look like.
I can't wait!
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 4:12 PM EST
Hobbit at Heart
Points: 2907
DangerousBookworm says:
Oh, no! Now I can't go see it on IMAX...my vision makes 3-D movies go fuzzy. :(
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 4:41 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
that would be soo amazing! I really want to see it now!
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 5:35 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 12
I heart Magic says:
I think that the whole 3D aspect of it is going to be great. It's a first, and I'm so happy I was planning to watch it in IMAX anyways.
For all those members that have not yet seen a Harry Potter film in IMAX, I strongly suggest that you go and see this. Even though Harry Potter is great to watch ANYWHERE, in IMAX its just amazing. The experience is so much better than a regular movie theater.
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 5:42 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
ravenbeaut says:
HP in 3D?! That's gonna be awesome. I can't wait! The last 20 minutes is probably the whole department of mysteries fight... MMMMmmmm... Jason Isaacs in 3D.... sigh.
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 5:52 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2079
kermittounette says:
This time I will be seeing that movie on IMAX screen you bet! The last time I saw it twice into normal theatre, this time this is my turn!
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 6:02 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1881
DarkPhoenixRising says:
WOW!!! Thats pretty cool!!! I am definately going to see Order of the Phoenix in 3d. IMAX movies are so cool!
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 6:20 PM EST
Custodian of Miracles
Points: 3264
MadamDumbledore says:
Sounds very cool indeed! Hope IMAX in Australia will show it.
I can just imagine orbs hovering in the air, green and red wand sparks flying through the screen. Exciting!
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 6:32 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1090
Octavian Petronius says:
Technology like that is still great and improving after several generations. I think it will be a great experience. I wonder if the price is going to be any higher because of this?
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 6:48 PM EST
Witch
Points: 602
danebabe says:
OH! I want to see it very badly. Very, very, very badly.
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 6:48 PM EST
Princess of the Heliopaths
Points: 5276
Ginny Weasly says:
Oh wow I was planning to see OOP in the Imax anyway now this news is just icing on the cake! Did you all know that the Imax was invented in Canada??
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 6:57 PM EST
Witch
Points: 768
Kimberley Black says:
I've been so excited about DH, that I hadn't really thought much about the movie, but I'm really starting to get excited about it now! I can just see Voldemort coming out of the fountain of magical brethren at the MoM in 3D!
No, Ginny Weasly, I didn't know that, very interesting! ; )
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 7:19 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 324
alpha_mushi says:
I don't like IMAX, the glasses hurt my eyes and if you don't wear the glasses the image on the screen hurts your eyes.
Also it sucks if you already wear glasses because it's so hard to wear the other glasses!!!!!
Despite that, I still want to see the movie on a REALLY BIG SCREEN!!!
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 7:26 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 81
Pay`tah Rose says:
Aw, coolness! I want to see that! That'd be completely awesome!!!
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 7:36 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 449
Emma#1fan says:
Thats sort of wierd, i don't understand why they don't just releas the whole movie in 3D and onlyl 20 min. of it.
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 8:21 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Roswelladdict says:
Well now that adds a different twist. I don't know if Sirius falling through the veil will be in that 20 minutes but I really don't think I want to see that in 3-D.
But I will definitely go see it an IMAX probably not until after I have seen it at least once in the conventional theater.
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 8:27 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 463
DanielzWifey says:
Well that settles it.. im sooo going to an imax theater.
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 8:29 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1218
hermygrangergirl says:
WOW. When I first read this, I laughed because the idea seems just a little bit silly. But then I reconsidered, and it would be pretty darn cool! :D. Oh and excuse my ignorance, but is imax the thing where audiences have to put on those polarzed 'glasses' to see the 3D correctly?
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 8:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1348
~*Veela Grl *~ says:
I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE IT IN IMAX!!! It's going to be so great! I'm so excited!!!
xoxo*^*amy*^*
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 8:46 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4469
PowerGranger says:
I have lamely missed every previous Potter film on IMAX, despite living within a half-hour of three IMAX theaters! Lame! Lame! I vow to see OotP in IMAX though, even if I have to go alone!
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 8:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1945
Carrie Weasley says:
That's cool. If the last 20 minutes of the movie includes fighting at the MoM, that would probably be really fun to see in 3D. Unfortunately, the nearest IMAX theater to me is about an hour away, so I doubt I'll be seeing it. :(
Posted Apr 19, 2007 at 9:02 PM EST
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