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Replacing the World's Largest IMAX Screen

Posted by samzenpus on from the we're-gonna-need-a-bigger-popcorn dept.

lukehopewell1 writes "IMAX Sydney has replaced its screen — the largest in the world — at a cost of $250,000. Weighing over 800 kilograms, painting the screen took over 12 days and 350 kilograms of paint. Lifting the massive screen and installing it took a year of planning and 31 riggers. A neat photo gallery is included so you can get an idea of just how big a job this was."

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  1. Riggers? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    It took 31 riggers to irstall it? Amazirg

  2. Re:31 riggers by Joce640k · · Score: 4, Funny

    Maybe it's the font but I did a double-take when I read it...

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  3. Re:Conversion? by Joce640k · · Score: 4, Funny

    Dunno...but if you're British I believe it's about a third of the size of Wales.

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  4. Re:31 riggers by Metricmouse · · Score: 3, Funny

    I HAVE A BIG BLACK CLOCK and it could be the font too.