‘I’ve Been Scammed Left and Right’: Demand for ‘Odyssey’ Tickets Gives Rise to Sketchy Scalpers
High demand for 'The Odyssey' in IMAX 70mm is driving a surge in ticket scalping and scams.
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The brief
The release of 'The Odyssey' has sparked a race for premium screenings, particularly those in IMAX 70mm. This demand has led to a rise in deceptive scalpers, as reported by Variety. In New York, only two theaters are offering the 70mm IMAX format.
Coverage from The New York Times and Rocky Mountain PBS focuses on the experience of cinephiles seeking these specific formats. Meanwhile, AP News provides context on big screen formats via Christopher Nolan. Technical issues have also surfaced, with KSAT reporting a projector failure at the AMC IMAX Rivercenter Mall in San Antonio.
Future developments include the availability of IMAX filmstrip gifts with purchase and ongoing efforts by viewers to secure tickets for limited-format screenings.
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Quick answers
How many New York theaters are showing 'The Odyssey' in 70mm IMAX?
According to Lohud, only two theaters in New York are showing the film in this format.
What issues have affected screenings in San Antonio?
KSAT reports that a projector failure at the AMC IMAX Rivercenter Mall disrupted screenings.
What is the primary concern regarding ticket sales?
Variety highlights that high demand has given rise to 'sketchy scalpers' and reports of fans being scammed.
Coverage (8)
- Only 2 New York theaters are showing ‘The Odyssey’ in 70mm IMAX. See where Lohud · 17h ago
- Does the Epic Adventure of ‘The Odyssey’ Really Demand an Epic Format Like IMAX? IndieWire · 17h ago
- Projector failure at AMC IMAX Rivercenter Mall disrupts ‘The Odyssey’ screenings in San Antonio KSAT · 17h ago
- Gift with Purchase: THE ODYSSEY Filmstrips IMAX · 17h ago
- Coloradans experience “The Odyssey” on 70mm film Rocky Mountain PBS · 17h ago
- What to know: 70mm? IMAX? Dolby? Christopher Nolan breaks down his favorite big screen formats AP News · 17h ago
- Cinephiles Took Their Own Journeys to See ‘The Odyssey’ in IMAX 70mm The New York Times · 17h ago
- ‘I’ve Been Scammed Left and Right’: Demand for ‘Odyssey’ Tickets Gives Rise to Sketchy Scalpers Variety · 17h ago
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