Worldwide Avatar Day
August 2009 - On Monday, 20th Century Fox will launch an unusual offer on the website for its Cameron-directed film "Avatar": free tickets for an early look at 16 minutes of footage from the futuristic thriller that will be shown in more than 100 Imax 3-D theaters around the world.
With two screenings on Friday, Aug. 21 (at 6 and 6:30 p.m.), the "Avatar" preview will include an introduction from Cameron and some new footage not shown during July's Comic-Con International convention in San Diego.
"Avatar," which will be released in December, is Cameron's first feature since 1997's Oscar-winning hit "Titanic," which generated global ticket sales of more than $1.8 billion.
The unprecedented promotion -- which includes more than 30 Imax 3-D screens overseas -- signals just how much Fox has riding on its massive "Avatar" investment (more than $240 million in production costs) and how Imax is trying to position its theaters as the destination for the highly anticipated movie.
Imax screens generated about $65 million in ticket sales for "The Dark Knight" last year when the Batman sequel was shown in 94 Imax screens; "Avatar" will be playing at more than 225 Imax theaters when it opens Dec. 18.
Advance screenings of movie footage for the press and at events such as Comic-Con are fairly common for big-budget Hollywood releases. But it's unprecedented for a studio to show an extended excerpt of a film in such a broad public setting months before it hits theaters.
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Directory of 3D Theaters Worldwide
A listing of 3D Theaters worldwide distributed featuring Dolby 3D, RealD 3D, and IMAX 3D. With announcements of numerous additional theaters on the horizon, this directory is always in progress. So check back for additions. This list is incomplete and I add to it as time allows. My goal for this work in progress list is to have it as near complete as possible by December. . . Last updated: February 9, 2009.
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Cinemark and RealD 3D Announce Exclusive 1,500 Screen Digital 3D Partnership
July 2008 - Cinemark Holdings, Inc., and RealD 3D, the global leader in 3D, announced today that Cinemark will add up to 1,500 RealD 3D screens to its circuit, bringing RealD’s committed 3D platform to a game-changing 5,000 worldwide screens. As of March 31, 2008, Cinemark operates 408 theatres and 4,657 screens in 38 states in the United States and internationally in 12 countries, mainly in Mexico, South and Central America. For more information, go to www.cinemark.com.
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Dolby 3D Digital Cinema Expands Global Presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas
June 2008 - Dolby Laboratories, Inc. announced the growth of Dolby® 3D Digital Cinema worldwide.
With sales and commitments to date of more than 350 systems to exhibitors and equipment distributors in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Dolby continues to transform theatrical experiences with its high-quality digital 3D solution.
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REAL D Bringing 3-D Cinema Experience to Nearly 700 Installed Screens Worldwide
March 2007 - REAL D, announced new agreements with Regal Entertainment Group, AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark and several other exhibitors to license additional locations with REAL D Cinema technology. This brings the installed total to more than 680 screens.
The expansion of the REAL D platform includes the following: * Regal Entertainment Group currently operates 34 REAL D Cinema screens and will be adding an additional 75. * AMC Entertainment Inc. is adding 104 to its current 13 screens. * Cinemark is adding another 16 to its 20 screens. * Rave Motion Pictures is adding five screens. * Cinemas Lusomundo (Portugal) is installing eight screens.
* Village Roadshow (Greece) is installing two screens.
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