I thought it was seven as well, but the other day it seemed like there were only 6 systems, the number for some odd reason seems to change. As for DLP at Cinema De Lux' the unit on Screen 8 has alot of bugs (the theatre just right of the concession stand) – “30 Days of Night” had audio problems and the power cut off at least twice, “The Golden Compass” last Friday had a brightness flicker that was through the entire film and the prefilm trailers. It’s one of the largest DLP equipped screens in the area, I just wish they’d get it up snuff.
the problem though is that usually that one DP unit in said one auditorium is a 3D one, thus I have to run over to Cinema De Lux to see say something like ‘Across the Universe’ ‘3:10 to Yuma" in DLP, it’s going to be interesting when IMAX’s digital systems debut at the area AMC theatres how competitive and distribution works out – two 3D screens one IMAX one not playing the same movie seems a tad redundant.
I just find it odd that the rollout is non-existent with certain chains – Consolidated Theatres seems really to ignore the digital projection trend. In the DC area, National Amusement’s is the only theatre to feature 6 DLP units. Regal or AMC for that matter have installed 3D DLP units at varying theatres, but the move to upgrade a few more auditoriums in non-3D form hasn’t happened. Until Muvico retrofits the Egyptian (and the supposed future DC theatre) – the ability to see films in digital projection is very limited.
actually Justin I’ve seen DLP theatrical presentations that aren’t even up to 35mm standards – High Def doesn’t hold a candle to the best 70mm films I’ve seen (until I’ve seen a true 4K presentation – I might think otherwise)
post back here when you’ve seen a 70mm feature …. ;)
here in DC – the AFI Silver has shown a few: Lawrence of Arabia being the favourite
I honestly can’t wait to see how this looks, the systems are definately out of the prototype faze since they’ll debut next Spring/Summer. Since IMAX is 65mm resolution – the imagery for IMAX Digital must be equqlly stunning – it’s 8K, right?
For the DC area, Audtiorium 4 at Tyson’s seems like the most obvious upgrade – ‘Zathura’ there was amazing in terms of both size and sound. What exactly is the IMAX transformation of these theatres really mean – more speakers? more box like screen – since the DM'R’d films retain their original aspect ratios (1.85 to 2.35). The next Batman film will actually switch between 2.35 and IMAX' full screen size.
I thought I had read that Warners, Paramount, Fox and Sony were providing 4K content for 4K systems. How is this implemented, or not, for such theatres like Landmark-Muvico. I don’t belive 4K resolution is integrated into REAL-D digital systems or is it?
finally a REAL-D 3D DLP system is up! and it’s on a rather large screen not like what Regal did over at their Rockville multiplex. ‘Nightmare Before Christmas 3D’ looked and sounded fantastic – the best version of the film I’ve seen – trouncing the 3D engagement over at Tyson’s Corner.
idlewild, what is your source for this information about the opening(s) at the Uptown (and Senator) – I know that the Senator has the info up on their website, but AMC or even the folks at the Uptown have no clue this is opening this coming Friday. I would feel like an utter fool if this isn’t happening, since I’ve been posting your info on a few websites.
I’m so disgusted by the closing of the Dupont 5, that I agree Jodar, I am so close to switching professions here and reopen this theatre myself. Similiar programming to San Francisco’s Castro and Chicago’s Facets theatre would be ideal, if you ask me.
and as of January 13 2008 – after the closing of Loews Dupont, there will be no more cinemas in the Dupont Circle part of town – utterly sad. If there was an ideal time for this theatre to be resurrected it would be then.
I’ve only heard from one person who saw the 4K presentation of ‘Dr. Strangelove’ at the new Landmark theatre in LA and he said it was very impressive. As for the overall generalization that 2K isn’t up to par with 35mm – I don’t agree, I just saw the new ‘3:10 to Yuma’ in DLP and was exceedingly impressed with what I saw. I would hope that with the Rosemont Muvico theatre opening people will post their thoughts on 4K digital projection
so… getting back to the original topic on hand since it’s diverged to Blade Runner – which is only getting theatrical exclusive run in NYC and LA only (boo, hiss, Warners come on), and digital projection (which the Uptown sadly doesn’t have). What’s the story about the future of the theatre – is AMC still toying with the idea of not renewing it’s lease come next Spring? Or has the commitment to satellite feed the McLean Bible Church secured the Uptown for being open longer? I don’t believe anyone did answer this question directly, if this is digitally fed through a yet to be determined server – is in fact AMC upgrading to a digital projection system – the Kinoton projector that Steve mentioned sounds great, or even NEC’s system that was specifically built for very large theatres (the Arclight, Ziegfeld, Seattle’s Cinerama all feature NEC’s DLP system).
The only beef I have with the AFI when it was over at the Kennedy Center was when they promised a screening of the 111 minute UK cut of Ken Russell’s ‘The Devils’ – they weren’t able to get the print at the last minute, BUT they did screen the rarely seen original X-rated American theatrical cut (not complete, but still had scenes that were not present in the more censored R-rated cut). Have yet to check out Harry Potter (which I have already seen at Tysons – screen 3 – which was amazing, because it’s one of the larger screens and has a stellar soundsystem. saw it in IMAX at Udvar Hazy – visually great , albeit in standard 2D, but suffered in the audio department cause of a left speaker was clipping).
I read that Sony will be installing 4K units at the Muvico Rosemont theatres in Illinois this August. After debuting there, Muvico and Sony will begin it’s rollout/installation of 4k units at other Muvico theatres nationwide.
I thought it was seven as well, but the other day it seemed like there were only 6 systems, the number for some odd reason seems to change. As for DLP at Cinema De Lux' the unit on Screen 8 has alot of bugs (the theatre just right of the concession stand) – “30 Days of Night” had audio problems and the power cut off at least twice, “The Golden Compass” last Friday had a brightness flicker that was through the entire film and the prefilm trailers. It’s one of the largest DLP equipped screens in the area, I just wish they’d get it up snuff.
the problem though is that usually that one DP unit in said one auditorium is a 3D one, thus I have to run over to Cinema De Lux to see say something like ‘Across the Universe’ ‘3:10 to Yuma" in DLP, it’s going to be interesting when IMAX’s digital systems debut at the area AMC theatres how competitive and distribution works out – two 3D screens one IMAX one not playing the same movie seems a tad redundant.
sorry that’s National Amusement’s Cinema De Lux’s multiplex with the six systems (one of which is a 3D unit)
I just find it odd that the rollout is non-existent with certain chains – Consolidated Theatres seems really to ignore the digital projection trend. In the DC area, National Amusement’s is the only theatre to feature 6 DLP units. Regal or AMC for that matter have installed 3D DLP units at varying theatres, but the move to upgrade a few more auditoriums in non-3D form hasn’t happened. Until Muvico retrofits the Egyptian (and the supposed future DC theatre) – the ability to see films in digital projection is very limited.
actually Justin I’ve seen DLP theatrical presentations that aren’t even up to 35mm standards – High Def doesn’t hold a candle to the best 70mm films I’ve seen (until I’ve seen a true 4K presentation – I might think otherwise)
ATLANTA
AMC Barrett Commons 24
AMC Southlake Pavilion 24
BALTIMORE
AMC Columbia Mall 14
AMC Loews White Marsh 16
BOSTON
AMC Loews Boston Common 19
CHARLOTTE
AMC Concord Mills 24
CHICAGO
AMC South Barrington 30
AMC Loews Crestwood 18
CINCINNATI
AMC Newport on the Levee 20
DALLAS
AMC Mesquite 30
DENVER
AMC Highlands Ranch 24
AMC Orchards 12
AMC Westminister Promenade 24
HOUSTON
AMC First Colony 24
AMC Gulf Pointe 30
JACKSONVILLE
AMC Orange Park 24
AMC Regency Square 24
KANSAS CITY
AMC BarryWoods 24
AMC Independence Commons 20
LOS ANGELES
AMC Burbank 16
AMC Century City 15
AMC Del Amo 18
AMC Promenade 16
AMC Puente Hills 20
AMC Santa Anita 16
MIAMI
AMC Aventura 24
AMC Sunset Place 24
NEW ORLEANS
AMC Elmwood Place 20
NEW YORK
AMC Loews 34Th Street 14
AMC Empire 25
AMC Loews Kips Bay 15
AMC Rockaway 16
AMC Loews Stony Brook 17
AMC Loews Monmouth Mall 15
NORFOLK
AMC Lynnhaven 18
ORLANDO
AMC Altamonte Mall 18
PHILADELPHIA
AMC Loews Cherry Hill 24
AMC Hamilton 24
AMC Neshaminy 24
PITTSBURG
AMC Loews Waterfront 22
SAN DIEGO
AMC Palm Promenade 24
SAN FRANCISCO
AMC Bay Street 16
AMC Eastridge 15
AMC Mercado 20
SEATTLE
AMC Loews Alderwood 16
AMC Southcenter 16
TAMPA
AMC Veterans Expressway 24
WASHINGTON D.C.
AMC Hoffman Center 22
AMC Potomac Mills 18
AMC Tysons Corner 16
post back here when you’ve seen a 70mm feature …. ;)
here in DC – the AFI Silver has shown a few: Lawrence of Arabia being the favourite
I honestly can’t wait to see how this looks, the systems are definately out of the prototype faze since they’ll debut next Spring/Summer. Since IMAX is 65mm resolution – the imagery for IMAX Digital must be equqlly stunning – it’s 8K, right?
For the DC area, Audtiorium 4 at Tyson’s seems like the most obvious upgrade – ‘Zathura’ there was amazing in terms of both size and sound. What exactly is the IMAX transformation of these theatres really mean – more speakers? more box like screen – since the DM'R’d films retain their original aspect ratios (1.85 to 2.35). The next Batman film will actually switch between 2.35 and IMAX' full screen size.
I thought I had read that Warners, Paramount, Fox and Sony were providing 4K content for 4K systems. How is this implemented, or not, for such theatres like Landmark-Muvico. I don’t belive 4K resolution is integrated into REAL-D digital systems or is it?
I see that ‘Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas 3D’ is there – how is that done with 4K systems? Or is it standard 2K?
finally a REAL-D 3D DLP system is up! and it’s on a rather large screen not like what Regal did over at their Rockville multiplex. ‘Nightmare Before Christmas 3D’ looked and sounded fantastic – the best version of the film I’ve seen – trouncing the 3D engagement over at Tyson’s Corner.
idlewild, what is your source for this information about the opening(s) at the Uptown (and Senator) – I know that the Senator has the info up on their website, but AMC or even the folks at the Uptown have no clue this is opening this coming Friday. I would feel like an utter fool if this isn’t happening, since I’ve been posting your info on a few websites.
what? no one wants to comment on the presentation of ‘Blade Runner: The Final Cut’?
looks like ‘Blade Runner’ at Landmark (Los Angeles) is 4K while the Ziegfeld engagement is standard 2K.
I’m so disgusted by the closing of the Dupont 5, that I agree Jodar, I am so close to switching professions here and reopen this theatre myself. Similiar programming to San Francisco’s Castro and Chicago’s Facets theatre would be ideal, if you ask me.
maybe if AMC doesn’t renew it’s lease Landmark might come to the rescue. (fingers crossed)
sad just sad…. the future of indie/foreign films exhibition in DC suffers another major blow.
and as of January 13 2008 – after the closing of Loews Dupont, there will be no more cinemas in the Dupont Circle part of town – utterly sad. If there was an ideal time for this theatre to be resurrected it would be then.
so has this opened??
how is the digial projection??
I’ve only heard from one person who saw the 4K presentation of ‘Dr. Strangelove’ at the new Landmark theatre in LA and he said it was very impressive. As for the overall generalization that 2K isn’t up to par with 35mm – I don’t agree, I just saw the new ‘3:10 to Yuma’ in DLP and was exceedingly impressed with what I saw. I would hope that with the Rosemont Muvico theatre opening people will post their thoughts on 4K digital projection
Didn’t the Rosemont Muvico theatre open already? If it’s 4K playback – then it’s an actual 4K source, right?
so all the features there now are DLP digial projection – right?
so… getting back to the original topic on hand since it’s diverged to Blade Runner – which is only getting theatrical exclusive run in NYC and LA only (boo, hiss, Warners come on), and digital projection (which the Uptown sadly doesn’t have). What’s the story about the future of the theatre – is AMC still toying with the idea of not renewing it’s lease come next Spring? Or has the commitment to satellite feed the McLean Bible Church secured the Uptown for being open longer? I don’t believe anyone did answer this question directly, if this is digitally fed through a yet to be determined server – is in fact AMC upgrading to a digital projection system – the Kinoton projector that Steve mentioned sounds great, or even NEC’s system that was specifically built for very large theatres (the Arclight, Ziegfeld, Seattle’s Cinerama all feature NEC’s DLP system).
The theatre is reopening October 8, with the ‘live’ production of the longest running off-broadway musical “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”
The only beef I have with the AFI when it was over at the Kennedy Center was when they promised a screening of the 111 minute UK cut of Ken Russell’s ‘The Devils’ – they weren’t able to get the print at the last minute, BUT they did screen the rarely seen original X-rated American theatrical cut (not complete, but still had scenes that were not present in the more censored R-rated cut). Have yet to check out Harry Potter (which I have already seen at Tysons – screen 3 – which was amazing, because it’s one of the larger screens and has a stellar soundsystem. saw it in IMAX at Udvar Hazy – visually great , albeit in standard 2D, but suffered in the audio department cause of a left speaker was clipping).
I read that Sony will be installing 4K units at the Muvico Rosemont theatres in Illinois this August. After debuting there, Muvico and Sony will begin it’s rollout/installation of 4k units at other Muvico theatres nationwide.