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movies2 days ago•6 min saved

Nolan’s The Odyssey: An IMAX Epic Influenced by Jaws, Scorsese and The Last Temptation

Christopher Nolan explains that The Odyssey channels influences from Jaws, Alien, and Martin Scorsese’s The Last Temptation of Christ, while blending mythic spectacle with a human, fallible Odysseus. Filmed entirely in IMAX, the epic stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, and Tom Holland as Telemachus, and is expected to open around $120 million, marking Nolan’s most ambitious non-franchise start and a return to intimate emotion after Oppenheimer.

via USA Today|

#christopher-nolan #imax #jaws

entertainment3 days ago•2 min saved

Nolan's The Odyssey earns ecstatic early praise as IMAX spectacle

Early reactions to Christopher Nolan’s three-hour The Odyssey are largely ecstatic, praising its IMAX-scale ambition, stunning production design, and strong performances (notably Pattinson and Damon), while some critics note pacing dips; with a $250 million budget, the film aims for about $500 million to break even as cinema rebounds.

via The Guardian|

#box-office #christopher-nolan #entertainment

entertainment3 days ago•12 min saved

Nolan's Odyssey: A Modern Imax Epic

Christopher Nolan explains his long-awaited, modern adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey, shot entirely in Imax with practical effects and a star-studded cast (Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Charlize Theron, Samantha Morton). The film blends contemporary dialogue with ancient themes, framing Odysseus’ return as a middle‑aged love story and war epic, produced around $250 million and shot over 91 days across six countries using innovative Keighley Imax cameras to balance intimate scenes with colossal scale.

via Los Angeles Times|

#christopher-nolan #entertainment #homer

entertainment4 days ago•16 min saved

Nolan’s Odyssey Receives Early Praise for Scale and Horror

Early reactions from London screenings to Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey praise its monumental scale and performances, with critics calling it a bracing, in-camera spectacle and noting a fleshed-out horror sequence; a few reviews label it “clunky,” but overall buzz is highly positive as IMAX showings sell out ahead of the July release.

via Kotaku|

#christopher-nolan #early-reactions #entertainment

entertainment4 days ago•20 min saved

Nolan’s The Odyssey: Critics Rally Behind a Grand, Flawless Epic

Early press reactions to Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey are overwhelmingly positive, praising it as a staggering, flawless filmmaking achievement and a grand, heartful epic. Critics laud its in-camera IMAX scale, the ensemble performances (led by Matt Damon and Tom Holland), and Nolan’s distinctive storytelling, with calls it a “filmmaking feast.” The movie, shot entirely on IMAX cameras, is set to open July 17 from Universal.

via Variety|

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box-office12 days ago•17 min saved

Nolan’s Odyssey Sets Sights on an $80M-$100M U.S. Opening

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is tracking for an $80-100 million domestic debut, driven by strong advance sales on IMAX and premium formats. With Nolan’s film serving as the sole major wide release that weekend and a three-week IMAX exclusive run, early indicators point to blockbuster potential and solid legs, echoing the buzz that followed Oppenheimer.

via Deadline|

#box-office #christopher-nolan #imax

movies15 days ago•10 min saved

Nolan Promises Brutal Laestrygonian Showdown in The Odyssey

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey features a brutal Laestrygonian assault on Odysseus and his crew, filmed with forced-perspective tricks, wirework and seven IMAX cameras to maximize disorientation; Nolan says the giants’ weapons and armor are unlike anything Odysseus has seen and the sequence tests his leadership, leaving the crew shaken as the film heads toward its July 17, 2026 release.

via empireonline.com|

#imax #laestrygonians #matt-damon

entertainment24 days ago•17 min saved

Sony to Lead International Theatrical Release of Greta Gerwig's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew

Sony Pictures Entertainment will handle the international theatrical release of Greta Gerwig's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew, with a global IMAX rollout on February 12, 2027; Netflix will handle domestic distribution and will screen previews exclusively in IMAX starting February 10, 2027, as part of a continuing Pay-1 licensing deal that places SPE titles on Netflix after their theatrical/windows.

via Deadline|

#entertainment #greta-gerwig #imax

box-office1 month ago•17 min saved

Nolan's Odyssey Sets AMC Presales Record, Major-Studio High Watermark

Universal's Christopher Nolan epic The Odyssey posted the strongest first-day PLF presales at AMC for a major-studio title since 2022, driven by IMAX/70mm/Dolby/Prime formats. Traditional showtimes go on sale later this summer ahead of the July 20 release, and AMC reports more than 6 million seats remain in its large-format venues.

via Deadline|

#amc #box-office #christopher-nolan

entertainment1 month ago•3 min saved

Odyssey of Ticket Troubles: Nolan’s New IMAX Film Strains AMC’s Ticketing

Fans flocking to Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey overwhelmed AMC’s ticketing app and website, causing wait times and pauses as the film—shot entirely with Imax film and starring Damon, Holland, Zendaya, Hathaway, Pattinson, and Travis Scott—heads to theaters on July 17; AMC had not commented by press time, underscoring the movie’s high demand for premium IMAX screenings.

via Los Angeles Times|

#amc #christopher-nolan #entertainment

entertainment1 month ago•17 min saved

Nolan’s The Odyssey Triggers Ticket-Booking Frenzy as AMC Site Struggles

Christopher Nolan’s epic The Odyssey is driving heavy demand for premium-format screenings, causing AMC’s ticketing app to pause briefly and ticket wait times to reach about an hour; Imax and other large-format showings are selling out, with Fandango also experiencing slowdown, underscoring Nolan’s draw and his push for immersive 70mm Imax presentation ahead of the film’s July 17 release.

via Variety|

#amc #christopher-nolan #entertainment

business1 month ago•17 min saved

Imax Sale Sparks Broad Bidder Speculation Across Studios, Tech Giants, and PE

Imax is reportedly exploring a sale, with early talks prompting Wall Street to speculate on a wide pool of potential buyers from traditional theater chains (Cinemark, AMC) to tech and media giants (Apple, Sony, Netflix, Amazon) and private equity firms, plus entertainment players like Sphere Entertainment. Analysts say the universe of likely bidders is unusually broad, though concerns remain about how any buyer might influence Imax’s neutral release model. Previous auction attempts stalled, but the current sale process has renewed interest as premium, large-format cinema experiences rebound post-pandemic.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#bidders #business #cinema

business1 month ago•16 min saved

IMAX Could Be Up for Sale as Buyers Circle Premium Cinema

IMAX is reportedly exploring a potential sale, with the Wall Street Journal noting preliminary talks via intermediaries and CNBC saying there’s no formal process yet. The news spiked its stock and points to interest from entertainment companies—potential buyers could include Disney, Apple, Amazon, or Netflix—though Disney’s Infinity Vision format complicates the fit. IMAX also posted strong numbers, with about $1.28 billion worldwide last year, underscoring premium-experience cinema’s pull even as the theater industry contends with changes.

via Gizmodo|

#business #cinema #disney

business1 month ago•5 min saved

IMAX on the Auction Block: Who Could Buy the Premium Theater Tech

IMAX is reportedly exploring a sale, sending shares higher though no formal bids have been made. CEO Rich Gelfond hinted a buyout is possible, and analysts view IMAX as an attractive, defensible asset for buyers ranging from private equity to Netflix, Apple and other tech or media players. With a market cap around $2.1B and a recent $39 stock price, IMAX posted a record $1.28B global box office last year and projects higher 2026 revenue, while expanding installations and diversifying beyond Hollywood through local-language and live-content offerings.

via CNBC|

#apple #business #buyout

business1 month ago•16 min saved

IMAX Eyes Possible Sale as Early Talks Surface

IMAX has begun early discussions about a potential sale, with preliminary talks held with prospective suitors; the process is in its earliest stages and may not lead to a deal. The news follows a strong Q1 performance that beat expectations and supports IMAX's forecast of a $1.4 billion global box office in 2026, with shares rallying after the WSJ report.

via Deadline|

#business #imax #sale