‘That’s crazy:’ Fans blindsided as Denver theater switches ‘The Odyssey’ from 70mm IMAX to digital
Fans in Denver are reacting with shock after a theater switched the screening of 'The Odyssey' from 70mm IMAX to digital format.
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A Denver theater has transitioned its screenings of 'The Odyssey' from 70mm IMAX to digital. This change follows reports from 9News that projector issues crashed the film's opening weekend in Colorado.
Coverage from Denverite highlights the negative reaction of blindsided fans, while 9News focuses on the technical failures. The Seattle Times emphasizes the rarity of theaters capable of handling 70mm film, noting that only one exists in Seattle.
Future developments include continued availability of the film in other cities, such as New Orleans, as detailed by Axios.
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Quick answers
Why did the Denver theater switch to digital?
According to 9News, IMAX 70mm projector issues occurred during the opening weekend.
Is 70mm film common for 'The Odyssey'?
The Seattle Times reports that there are not many theaters that can handle the 70mm film format.
Where else is 'The Odyssey' being shown?
Axios provides information on where to watch the film in New Orleans.
Coverage (4)
- Colorado IMAX 70mm projector issues crash ‘The Odyssey’ opening weekend 9News · 20h ago
- Where to watch "The Odyssey" in New Orleans Axios · 20h ago
- There aren’t many who can handle 70mm film, including of ‘The Odyssey.’ In Seattle, there’s just 1 The Seattle Times · 20h ago
- ‘That’s crazy:’ Fans blindsided as Denver theater switches ‘The Odyssey’ from 70mm IMAX to digital Denverite · 20h ago
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