See How OPPENHEIMER 70MM IMAX Film is projected

Summary

IMAX Melbourne, with the world's second-largest screen, is one of only 30 cinemas globally capable of projecting true 15/70 millimeter IMAX film. Hosting Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer', it boasts a record-breaking 27,000 pre-sale tickets, surpassing 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'. The theater, exclusively showing IMAX 1570 film format, features a massive screen seven stories high and a unique 2.39:1 aspect ratio. The process of projecting such films is highly technical, with 'Oppenheimer' being the longest film ever shot on this format, weighing 280 kilos and spanning 18 kilometers. IMAX theaters, despite being only 1% of screens, account for 11% of global box office sales, reflecting their popularity.

Takeaways

• 🌏 As of the script's recording, there are only 30 cinemas globally capable of displaying the true 15/70 millimeter IMAX film format.
• 🎥 IMAX Melbourne is the only IMAX cinema in the southern hemisphere with the largest screen and is located next to the Melbourne Museum.
• 🎬 Christopher Nolan's film 'Oppenheimer' is the sixth of his movies shot on IMAX film cameras and has already sold over 27,000 pre-sale tickets, breaking previous records.
• 📽️ IMAX Melbourne is unique in Australia for its 7-story high screen and showcases a mix of documentaries and blockbuster films shot in IMAX format.
• 🎞️ The IMAX 15/70 film is rare, with only 30 cinemas worldwide equipped to project it, and Nolan is a significant advocate for this format.
• 📏 'Oppenheimer' is a three-hour film, the longest ever created on IMAX 15/70, weighing 280 kilos and measuring 18 kilometers in length.
• 🔧 The film's projection requires extensive technical knowledge and care, with the film running through the system at 1.7 meters per second.
• 📈 The popularity of Nolan's films in IMAX format is evident, with 'Interstellar' being extremely difficult to get tickets for when shown in 15/70 millimeter film.
• 🖼️ The IMAX screen size is massive, equivalent to seven stories high, and the theater is designed to ensure there are no bad seats.
• 📈 IMAX theaters, despite representing only 1% of total screens, account for around 11% of total box office sales, highlighting their appeal.
• 🌍 To experience Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' in its full glory, one must visit one of the 30 IMAX theaters capable of projecting the film in its intended format.

Q & A

How many cinemas worldwide can display true IMAX film format?

There are only 30 cinemas around the world that can display true IMAX film format.

What makes IMAX Melbourne unique?

IMAX Melbourne is unique because it has the only IMAX screen in the southern hemisphere and the world's second-largest screen.

Which Christopher Nolan film is mentioned in the script as being shot on IMAX film cameras?

Oppenheimer, which is Christopher Nolan's 12th feature film, is mentioned as being shot on IMAX film cameras.

How many pre-sale tickets did IMAX Melbourne sell for Oppenheimer before its release?

IMAX Melbourne sold over 27,000 pre-sale tickets for Oppenheimer before its release.

What is the significance of IMAX 1570 film format?

IMAX 1570 film format is significant because it is the rarest and most technically challenging format to project, with only 30 cinemas worldwide equipped to handle it.

What is the length and weight of the Oppenheimer film reel?

The Oppenheimer film reel is 18 kilometers long and weighs 280 kilos, making it the longest film ever created on IMAX 1570.

What challenges does the projectionist face when handling IMAX 1570 film?

The projectionist faces challenges such as the need for careful handling of the heavy film, which runs through the system at 1.7 meters per second.

What is the aspect ratio of the IMAX screen at Melbourne?

The IMAX screen at Melbourne has an aspect ratio of 2.3:1, which is different from the 1.43:1 aspect ratio that fills the entire height and width of the screen.

How many people does it take to install the IMAX screen at Melbourne?

It took over 30 people to install the IMAX screen at Melbourne.

What is the seating capacity of IMAX Melbourne?

The IMAX Melbourne theater has a seating capacity of 453 seats.

What is the record for the number of pre-sale tickets sold for a film at IMAX Melbourne before Oppenheimer?

The previous record for pre-sale tickets sold at IMAX Melbourne was held by Star Wars: The Force Awakens.