BFI IMAX Adds The Odyssey Screenings After Sell-Out
New tickets for the critically acclaimed film will be released on July 31 following unprecedented demand for IMAX 70mm prints.
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The BFI IMAX has announced it will release a further batch of tickets for Christopher Nolan's film "The Odyssey" on July 31. This comes after the cinema's initial run of 173 IMAX 70mm screenings sold out completely, with demand extending through to September 10.
The venue has managed to schedule additional early morning and late-night showings, with tickets for these new slots becoming available at 2pm on Friday, July 31. The announcement follows a period of intense interest that saw every screening of the film in its IMAX 70mm format sell out across eight weeks.
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International Draw and Box Office Success
Audience members reportedly travelled from as far afield as Singapore, Los Angeles, and Toronto to experience the film in IMAX 70mm. The film itself has proven to be a significant box office success, grossing £198.2 million worldwide during its opening weekend.
The BFI IMAX is one of only three locations in the United Kingdom offering the film from an IMAX 70mm print. This exclusivity has contributed to its status as a highly sought-after viewing experience. The film also set new advance booking records for the BFI IMAX, surpassing previous titles like "Dune: Part Two" and "Oppenheimer".
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Madeleine Mullett, BFI IMAX programme manager, stated that the "extraordinary demand" for the IMAX 70mm presentation demonstrated a strong audience appetite for authentic cinematic experiences. "The Odyssey" is noted as the first feature film to be shot entirely using IMAX film cameras.
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+When will the new tickets for The Odyssey be released?
The new tickets will be released on July 31 at 2pm. This follows the initial 173 IMAX 70mm screenings selling out completely, with demand extending through to September 10.
+How many IMAX 70mm screenings of The Odyssey sold out?
All 173 initial IMAX 70mm screenings of The Odyssey sold out. The demand was so high that the film’s exclusivity in the UK contributed to its status as a highly sought-after experience.
+Where did some audience members travel from to see The Odyssey in IMAX 70mm?
Audience members travelled from Singapore, Los Angeles, and Toronto to experience the film in IMAX 70mm. This highlights the global appeal of the exclusive screenings at the BFI IMAX.
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