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Any Kodak print made since Kodak introduced lower fade dye technology in print film in 1982 should have minimal fading. Older triacetate prints may have a bit of shrinkage or vinegar smell if they were stored improperly, because the solvents and iron oxide used in magnetic striping can aggravate vinegar syndrome. Physical wear-and-tear and track degradation are the only remaining concerns, so anyone booking a 70 mm print should try to project and inspect it well ahead of any public showings.

Anyone showing 70 mm features should post the information here, and share their experiences. If you have first-hand knowledge of the location and condition of any 70 mm prints, post them by title on the Film-Tech "Feature Info & Trailer Attachments" forum, so others can know which prints to specifically request. I'll get the ball rolling by copying and collating posts that have already been made regarding specific 70 mm prints.

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John P. Pytlak, Senior Technical Specialist
Worldwide Technical Services, Entertainment Imaging
Eastman Kodak Company
Research Labs, Building 69, Room 7419
Rochester, New York, 14650-1922 USA
Tel: 716-477-5325 Fax: 716-722-7243
E-Mail: john.pytlak@kodak.com

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We've also got Rocky 3 (!) and Gone With The Wind but I'd hate to see the condition of GWTW. I'll correct that...I'd just hate to see GWTW in 70mm. What were they thinking!

There's others but I'll post them where John P. suggested.

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Success stories like Gordon McLeod's (sell-outs of 70 mm "Titanic" all summer, after other theatres have been playing it for six months)give ample proof that audiences appreciate and seek out superior presentation. Some European exhibitors (e.g., Kinepolis, Coliseum Norway, UK Odeon) subsidize the making of 70 mm prints for their "flagship" theatres, knowing that it will more than pay for itself. I hear that you could see a 70 mm print of "The X-Men" in Europe, but not anywhere in North America.

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John P. Pytlak, Senior Technical Specialist
Worldwide Technical Services, Entertainment Imaging
Eastman Kodak Company
Research Labs, Building 69, Room 7419
Rochester, New York, 14650-1922 USA
Tel: 716-477-5325 Fax: 716-722-7243
E-Mail: john.pytlak@kodak.com

Last year we ran a morning that included 70mm spools of the following:

"A Star Is Born" - Streisand, w/s blow-up
"Cobra" - Stallone, blow-up
"Khartoum" - Ultra Panavision 70,
"Star" - Julie Andrews, TODD-AO
various THX and some of our company logos.

We run it all in a THX auditorium on Bauer 35/70 U3's. Processor is CP 200.

We convert the projectors, align the lenses and then sit back and listen to the glorious 6 track sound and watch the crisp (65mm neg) focus.

See a photo at: www.drive-insdownunder.com.au/projectionbooths/vccbox.htm

That's a GREAT idea!!!

I think one reason the "suits" and bookers don't seem to try very hard to get 70 mm prints is that they often aren't aware of how much better 70 mm prints look on a very large screen, compared to 35 mm, even for "blow ups". Seeing the quality "first hand" also allows them to PROMOTE and ADVERTISE the 70 mm shows as well, which is needed to really get the audience the format deserves.

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John P. Pytlak, Senior Technical Specialist
Worldwide Technical Services, Entertainment Imaging
Eastman Kodak Company
Research Labs, Building 69, Room 7419
Rochester, New York, 14650-1922 USA
Tel: 716-477-5325 Fax: 716-722-7243
E-Mail: john.pytlak@kodak.com

Just drop me a note at my e-mail and I´ll add your 70mm film screening.

All the best from Denmark, Thomas Hauerslev