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Author Topic: Toronto Scotiabank IMAX goes digital, no longer plays 15/70 film Terry Lynn-Stevens Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1081 From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Registered: Dec 2012 posted 08-04-2013 04:56 PM                     I just found tonight from an employee who works at the Scotiabank IMAX Toronto that the theatre will no longer show 70mm IMAX films. They have currently closed the auditorium for renovations as they are changing over to digital projection. For those who are not aware, the Scotiabank IMAX auditorium was a purpose built IMAX venue located within the multiplex. The theatre has 408 seats and boasts a screen that is 90 feet. The Scotiabank IMAX was the last theatre in the Greater Toronto Area that was showing IMAX Hollywood films in 70mm. Cineplex was charging $19.99 for 15/70 shows at this location. It is a sad day for the Toronto area.  |  IP: Logged Ivan Plamondon Film Handler Posts: 42 From: Welland, Ontario, Canada Registered: May 2013 posted 08-04-2013 05:19 PM                     It is the way of the future for these theaters. I wonder if they are running the new laser Barco projectors?  |  IP: Logged Terry Lynn-Stevens Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1081 From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Registered: Dec 2012 posted 08-04-2013 05:28 PM                     I don't think Cineplex would install the new projector at Scotiabank, they are known for doing things on the cheap. Plus, their other megaplex, the former AMC 24 just 1.5 kms away already has a digital screen how do you advertise it. I am surprised they have Atmos installed at a few of their cinemas and I was really shocked they re-installed a 70mm projector for The Master at the Varsity.  |  IP: Logged Dick Vaughan Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1032 From: Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK Registered: Jul 2000 posted 08-05-2013 03:28 AM                        The Barco/IMAX laser projectors aren't due to be rolled out for a few months yey AFAIK so they may be installing the current 2K Xenon system as an interim.  |  IP: Logged Ivan Plamondon Film Handler Posts: 42 From: Welland, Ontario, Canada Registered: May 2013 posted 08-05-2013 10:16 AM                     Still testing the new laser units? What make projectors (2K) do you think Scotiabank went with?  |  IP: Logged Carsten Kurz Film God Posts: 4340 From: Cologne, NRW, Germany Registered: Aug 2009 posted 08-05-2013 10:28 AM                     IMAX has an exclusive BARCO deal. This includes current xenon and future laser illuminated projectors. Previously, they installed Christie engines. - Carsten  |  IP: Logged Bobby Henderson "Ask me about Trajan." Posts: 10973 From: Lawton, OK, USA Registered: Apr 2001 posted 08-05-2013 10:35 AM                     As far as IMAX Digital goes, it is at its absolute WORST in IMAX theaters originally configured for 15-perf 70mm projection. The bigger you blow up that HDTV resolution image the worse it is going to look. It's basically a giant sized blurry joke. The laser projection system might be an improvement, but only if it really uses native 4K resolution (and only plays native 4K resolution content). If it's still only 2K then it's still going to be crap. Even with 4K it would still be no match for real 15/70 material.  |  IP: Logged Stefan Vogels Film Handler Posts: 48 From: Aarle-Rixtel, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands Registered: Jan 2010 posted 08-05-2013 02:15 PM                     IMAX is currently rolling out the 4K Barco xenon types ( modified DP4K 32B ).  |  IP: Logged Terry Lynn-Stevens Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1081 From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Registered: Dec 2012 posted 08-05-2013 03:01 PM                     quote: Ivan Plamondon Still testing the new laser units? What make projectors (2K) do you think Scotiabank went with? Any word on when Niagara IMAX is going digital?  |  IP: Logged Ivan Plamondon Film Handler Posts: 42 From: Welland, Ontario, Canada Registered: May 2013 posted 08-06-2013 11:35 AM                     Just recently intalled the QTRU in June. I would think we are a long ways away from converting to digital. And thus far, the future looks bleak for running DMR releases if we don't get more patrons through the doors. Our thetrical lifeline is in the hands of Asian tour groups that come by the bus load to watch our Niagara feature (from 1986).  |  IP: Logged Victor Liorentas Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 800 From: london ontario canada Registered: May 2009 posted 09-10-2013 11:28 AM                     The 15/70 machine is still in the booth at Scotiabank.  |  IP: Logged Cameron Glendinning Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 845 From: West Ryde, Sydney, NSW Australia Registered: Dec 2005 posted 09-19-2013 04:10 AM                     quote: Stefan Vogels IMAX is currently rolling out the 4K Barco xenon types Who told you that?  |  IP: Logged Victor Liorentas Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 800 From: london ontario canada Registered: May 2009 posted 11-06-2013 02:20 PM                     Cameron sorry for missing your question to me...I was told by tech's who work for Cineplex that the 15/70 projector is still in the booth. I don't know if it's been set up on rails for quick re-position or not but I hope so.  |  IP: Logged Terry Lynn-Stevens Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1081 From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Registered: Dec 2012 posted 11-06-2013 08:51 PM                     quote: Victor Liorentas Cameron sorry for missing your question to me...I was told by tech's who work for Cineplex that the 15/70 projector is still in the booth. I don't know if it's been set up on rails for quick re-position or not but I hope so. It might still be there but I don't think Cineplex is interested in running 15/70 at all. I guess we will see with Catching Fire as there are 15/70 for that film. I read a rumor somewhere that the film does not go to IMAX until the big final conclusion. I now can't find the info.  |  IP: Logged Ivan Plamondon Film Handler Posts: 42 From: Welland, Ontario, Canada Registered: May 2013 posted 10-10-2014 08:31 AM                     Scotiabank listed as running Interstellar using 15/70 projection. Can anyone verify this?  |  IP: Logged

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