Hollywood, like the music buisness, is
hurting, but its always interesting to get a glimpse into what may lie ahead. (Calling Rory Stark...)
With the conundrum Stephen Soderbergh's
Bubble and its simultaneous theatrical and DVD release is getting, I believe more and more theaters will format their major motion pictures for
IMAX.
Simultaneous releases are such a good idea for so many reasons:
-Puts the pirates right out of business
-allows sleep and time deprived parents unable to make it to the theater a way to see the latest and greatest
-Gives cimema fans in non urban areas (i.e. Monson)the opportunity to see limited release films before some excruciating 6 month "window", after which the studios wouls just have to drop more $$$ to promote the film again - better to kill two birds with one stone.
Having said all that, I am a big believer in the cinematic experience. No one can reach me or ask me to do dishes or ask me to subscribe to the Springfield Republican, I can see it on a huge screen with ultra tight sound and picture. - IMAX pretty much nails this, no? I saw
Batman Begins and
Attack of the Clones on IMAX and both were much better in that format than in someones living room a year later after everyone on the planet has already dissected it to death.
Maybe I just really really want to see
V for Vendetta on IMAX.
another .02 from NP