Will The Dark Knight Rises be shot entirely in IMAX?
Nov. 12, 2010
Lots of talk and speculation of late regarding the females of the much-anticipated THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, especially in light of yesterday's report of the six lovely ladies that are said to be in contention for parts. But will we be experiencing these women in grand, ultra-crisp 70mm for the entire running time of RISES? According to a trusted source over at Collider, that may very well be the case.
Just a few weeks ago in an interview with the LA Times, director Christopher Nolan vaguely mentioned something of interest to those keen on the tech aspects of the upcoming comic book sequel:
"We’re looking to do something technologically that’s never been done before."
We've known already for awhile that the filmmaker doesn't care for 3D and that RISES was never going to be three-dimensionalized in any way. But he and his director of photography Wally Pfister are, as we've known, huge fans of IMAX, and Collider's source claims that that may in fact be what's up Nolan's sleeve:
"I'm hearing that Nolan will try and shoot The Dark Knight Rises totally in IMAX. I've heard that IMAX has been quietly developing a smaller, less intrusive camera that will be able to handle dialogue scenes. If the camera is finished in time, expect Nolan to use it."
Chalk it all up to rumor for now, but it's not a stretch to believe that IMAX would do whatever they can to capitalize on the opportunity to make more business for themselves in light of the success of THE DARK KNIGHT and the potential for even more success with RISES (as well as with other films beyond just those of Christopher Nolan's). And hey, if this becomes a viable shooting alternative for filmmakers instead of 3D, I'm all for it.
| Extra Tidbit: | Until 3D can actually be used to add something substantive to a film's 'visual storytelling' (and until they can ditch the damn glasses), it's never going to be something other than a gimmick. |
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| Source: | Collider |
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Looking forward to the future
IMAX beats 3D every time
Also, I find it a bit hypocritical that everyone seems happy to pay extra for Imax, but whine about a 3D surcharge.
I also find it a bit silly that Nolan wants to shoot in a format that is so limited in terms of where it can be shown
Also, I find it a bit hypocritical that everyone seems happy to pay extra for Imax, but whine about a 3D surcharge.
I also find it a bit silly that Nolan wants to shoot in a format that is so limited in terms of where it can be shown in all its glory. There are WAY fewer Imax screens than 3D screens. Isn't he kind of limiting himself. He's shooting in a format most poeple who see the film won't actually watch it in.
Faith in Nolan though (of course)
Faith in Nolan though (of course)
BojacRedleif
IMAX vs. 3D
So the idea that the entire movie will be shot that way has me
So the idea that the entire movie will be shot that way has me jumping for joy. I feel bad for people who didn't get to see TDK in IMAX, and didn't realize the difference in quality. If TDKR is fully in IMAX, a lot of eyes will be opened (no pun intended).
Sorry for going off topic.
But there is a new trailer out for Battle Los Angeles:
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Looks pretty good actually imo.
Sorry for going off topic.
But there is a new trailer out for Battle Los Angeles:
[link]
Looks pretty good actually imo.
I'm just saying...
IMAX rules!
Entirely shot in IMAX?
i hope this tramples over 3D in terms of the future of cinema.
i hope this tramples over 3D in terms of the future of cinema.
" And hey, if this becomes a viable shooting alternative for filmmakers instead of 3D, I'm all for it."
BTW, that pic of Ledger & the gang is oddly haunting.
BTW, that pic of Ledger & the gang is oddly haunting.