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IMAX Develops Movie Transfer Technology

Posted by timothy on from the coneheads-better-be-on-the-list dept.

kazama writes: "Toronto-based IMAX said that it had developed a new process called DMR (for "digital remastering") to digitally convert conventional 35mm films to the IMAX format without significant loss of detail. 'Our customers have been saying to us for years, "We want to see Star Wars on IMAX, we want to see The Matrix on IMAX." and DMR is the technology which is the enabler,' Co-CEO Bradley Wechsler told Reuters. 'That's going to be an increasingly important part of the company's performance.'" So what movies would you want to see on IMAX?

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  1. ANOTHER Lucas remake? by BDew · · Score: 5, Funny

    Imagine what Star Wars will look like when Lucas gets done remastering it for an Imax screen. Not only will Greedo fire first, but he'll be accompanied by two Hutts. Then Han will have a long discussion with them about the morality of self-defense and playing nice with other children.

    The possibilities are, unfortunately, endless...

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  2. Great Slashdot Poll by Consul · · Score: 5, Funny
    I smell a great /. poll here...


    Which movie would you like to see in IMAX?

    • Star Wars (any or all)
    • The Matrix
    • Lost In Space
    • Metropolis
    • Godzilla vs. Mothra
    • Plan Nine From Outer Space
    • Night of the Living CoybowNeals


    :o)

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  3. Movies I want to see... by Abstruse · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'd like to see Clerks on IMAX, just for the absurdity factor of watching a movie originally shot on 16mm film projected from 75mm film.

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  4. pr0n? no. by UncleOzzy · · Score: 5, Funny

    I've seen a lot of posts already saying, "sh0w suM pr0n!!!!1!!!"



    People, think about what you're saying. Pornography (at least the modern sort) is shot for the small screen. The very small screen. Nineteen inch televisions or, even worse, computer monitors. As a result, its directors often go for the extreme closeup, usually to great effect.



    Now think about these closeups on IMAX. Gaping orifices of every level of hygeine standing several stories high? I don't know about you, but that sounds more "nauseating" than "erotic."



    So please, think twice before you request porn on the (really) big screen. This has been a public service announcement(TM).

  5. Movies I would like to see at an IMAX by teamhasnoi · · Score: 5, Funny
    The English Patient
    Ishtar
    C.H.U.D
    Licence to Drive
    Ladybugs
    Chairman of the Board (with the irrepressable Carrottop!)
    Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
    The Master of Disguise
    The Country Bears
    and finally, the #1 Movie I would like to see at an IMAX: Air Bud 4: Seventh Inning Fetch!

    A guy can dream, can't he?