Spider-Man 3 to Swing Into IMAX Theaters!

[Green Goblin 1964]

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[Cinemaman]

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Spider-Man 3 to Swing Into IMAX Theaters!

Source: IMAX Corporation
July 25, 2006


IMAX Corporation and Sony Pictures Entertainment today announced that Columbia Pictures' highly-anticipated new action adventure Spider-Man 3 will be simultaneously released at theatres throughout the world and at IMAX® theatres on May 4, 2007. The third installment of the phenomenally successful "Spider-Man" franchise will be digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience®.

Spider-Man 3 is directed by Sam Raimi, who also directed the first two blockbuster installments of the Marvel Comics superhero, Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2, which reunites the cast led by Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst and James Franco. To date, the "Spider-Man" series has surpassed $1.6 billion in worldwide box office receipts.

"The simultaneous IMAX release of 'Spider-Man 3' allows us to celebrate one of the most anticipated motion picture events of the year in an exciting event format," said Rory Bruer, President, Domestic Distribution, Sony Pictures Releasing. "'Spider-Man 3: The IMAX Experience' will give fans of Spider-Man an opportunity to experience the next exhilarating installment of the series in an unforgettably unique and immersive way."

"Spider-Man is one of the world's most popular motion picture franchises, and we are thrilled to include the latest chapter as part of our 2007 lineup," said IMAX Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs Richard L. Gelfond and Bradley J. Wechsler. "Moviegoers loved 'Spider-Man 2' in IMAX theatres, and with a larger theatre network for 'Spider-Man 3' - we estimate that well over 100 IMAX theatres in North America will exhibit the film vs. 63 for 'Spider-Man 2' - we will be able to garner an even wider audience, significantly increasing the earning potential for the IMAX release. We are confident that the success of our remaining 2006 slate combined with the early announcements for 2007 will continue to drive exhibitor interest in the IMAX theatre business."

"We are delighted to team up with our friends at Columbia Pictures to bring this beloved superhero back to IMAX theatres," said Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "Our 2007 film slate is taking shape earlier than any previous year, and we believe this clearly highlights the increasing value studios see in the IMAX theatre network as it continues to grow worldwide. Spider-Man is ideally suited to the immersive power of The IMAX Experience, and we look forward to next May when moviegoers will be able to continue the journey with the next chapter of the Spider-Man story."

Spider-Man 3 marks the third motion picture agreement between Sony Pictures Entertainment and IMAX. The studio previously released Spider-Man 2 to IMAX theatres in 2004 and is scheduled to release "Open Season," the first feature from Sony Pictures Animation, in IMAX®3D on Spetember 29, 2006.

A complex web of secrets, vengeance, love and forgiveness, Columbia Pictures' Spider-Man 3 is a riveting adventure that will transport worldwide audiences to thrilling new heights on May 4, 2007.

In Spider-Man 3, based on the legendary Marvel Comics series, Peter Parker has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to M.J. and his duties as a superhero. But there is a storm brewing on the horizon. As Spider-Man basks in the public's adulation for his accomplishments and he is pursued by Gwen Stacy (Bryce Dallas Howard), who rivals M.J. for his affections, Peter becomes overconfident and starts to neglect the people who care about him most. His newfound self-assuredness is jeopardized when he faces the battle of his life against two of the most feared villains ever (Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace), whose unparalleled power and thirst for retribution threaten Peter and everyone he loves.

Spider-Man 3 reunites cast and filmmakers from the first two blockbuster adventures including Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Rosemary Harris and J.K. Simmons, under the leadership of director Sam Raimi and producers Laura Ziskin, Avi Arad and Grant Curtis. Joining the ensemble cast are Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace, Bryce Dallas Howard, James Cromwell and Theresa Russell.

 

[superduperhero]

Woo-hoo!!!

 

[superduperhero]

WHOA.... umm..... ?????

 

[Mr. Vice]

Nice!

 

[lordofthenerds]

Awesome.

 

[Spider-Ranger]

I really love this phrase: A complex web of secrets, vengeance, love and forgiveness... up:

 

[NJGooner]

nice! can't wait to see it in IMAX!

 

[lordofthenerds]

There's already a thread on this it was posted a minute before this one...

 

[superduperhero]

I really love this phrase: A complex web of secrets, vengeance, love and forgiveness... up:

Does sound good...

 

[SpideredOut]

I would rather watch it regularly then watch it in IMAX.

 

[weezerspider]

Sounds sweet, there are two fo these threads, however.

 

[Chief275]

Whats IMAX??

 

[weezerspider]

edit: double post.

 

[OASVstar]

god bless the world

 

[Spider-Ranger]

And there we finally also have a synopsis

In Spider-Man 3, based on the legendary Marvel Comics series, Peter Parker has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to M.J. and his duties as a superhero. But there is a storm brewing on the horizon. As Spider-Man basks in the public's adulation for his accomplishments and he is pursued by Gwen Stacy (Bryce Dallas Howard), who rivals M.J. for his affections, Peter becomes overconfident and starts to neglect the people who care about him most. His newfound self-assuredness is jeopardized when he faces the battle of his life against two of the most feared villains ever (Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace), whose unparalleled power and thirst for retribution threaten Peter and everyone he loves.

 

[superduperhero]

Whats IMAX??

super-large screen...............and better sound.... you'd have to have 4 eyes to see it all.....

 

[The Shape]

A dream come true. I love the world.

 

[Kanon]

Yes! I don't know we doubted this...

So, with the imax tickets price, it would be easier to recover the record

 

[Yurka]

Awesome, I saw SM2 in IMAX and it was incredible

 

[Shoemeister]

Awesome, I saw SM2 in IMAX and it was incredible

Me too. Incredible!

Also, it's nice to finally see an official synopsis in a Sony news release.

In Spider-Man 3, based on the legendary Marvel Comics series, Peter Parker has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to M.J. and his duties as a superhero. But there is a storm brewing on the horizon. As Spider-Man basks in the public's adulation for his accomplishments and he is pursued by Gwen Stacy (Bryce Dallas Howard), who rivals M.J. for his affections, Peter becomes overconfident and starts to neglect the people who care about him most. His newfound self-assuredness is jeopardized when he faces the battle of his life against two of the most feared villains ever (Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace), whose unparalleled power and thirst for retribution threaten Peter and everyone he loves.

Not much that we didn't know, but at least it makes the Pete/MJ/Gwen love triangle much clearer.

 

[lordofthenerds]

super-large screen...............and better sound.... you'd have to have 4 eyes to see it all.....

Isn't the screen also a real screen, instead of a film projector one?

 

[NJGooner]

http://www.imax.com/ImaxWeb/imaxExperience.do?param_section=whatImax&param_subMenuSelect=whatImaxSelect

That has a bunch of info on Imax ^

 

[The Caped Knight]

http://superherohype.com/news/spider-mannews.php?id=4564

Spider-Man 3 to Swing Into IMAX Theaters!

Source: IMAX Corporation
July 25, 2006


IMAX Corporation and Sony Pictures Entertainment today announced that Columbia Pictures' highly-anticipated new action adventure Spider-Man 3 will be simultaneously released at theatres throughout the world and at IMAX® theatres on May 4, 2007. The third installment of the phenomenally successful "Spider-Man" franchise will be digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience®.

Spider-Man 3 is directed by Sam Raimi, who also directed the first two blockbuster installments of the Marvel Comics superhero, Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2, which reunites the cast led by Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst and James Franco. To date, the "Spider-Man" series has surpassed $1.6 billion in worldwide box office receipts.

"The simultaneous IMAX release of 'Spider-Man 3' allows us to celebrate one of the most anticipated motion picture events of the year in an exciting event format," said Rory Bruer, President, Domestic Distribution, Sony Pictures Releasing. "'Spider-Man 3: The IMAX Experience' will give fans of Spider-Man an opportunity to experience the next exhilarating installment of the series in an unforgettably unique and immersive way."

"Spider-Man is one of the world's most popular motion picture franchises, and we are thrilled to include the latest chapter as part of our 2007 lineup," said IMAX Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs Richard L. Gelfond and Bradley J. Wechsler. "Moviegoers loved 'Spider-Man 2' in IMAX theatres, and with a larger theatre network for 'Spider-Man 3' - we estimate that well over 100 IMAX theatres in North America will exhibit the film vs. 63 for 'Spider-Man 2' - we will be able to garner an even wider audience, significantly increasing the earning potential for the IMAX release. We are confident that the success of our remaining 2006 slate combined with the early announcements for 2007 will continue to drive exhibitor interest in the IMAX theatre business."

"We are delighted to team up with our friends at Columbia Pictures to bring this beloved superhero back to IMAX theatres," said Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "Our 2007 film slate is taking shape earlier than any previous year, and we believe this clearly highlights the increasing value studios see in the IMAX theatre network as it continues to grow worldwide. Spider-Man is ideally suited to the immersive power of The IMAX Experience, and we look forward to next May when moviegoers will be able to continue the journey with the next chapter of the Spider-Man story."

Spider-Man 3 marks the third motion picture agreement between Sony Pictures Entertainment and IMAX. The studio previously released Spider-Man 2 to IMAX theatres in 2004 and is scheduled to release "Open Season," the first feature from Sony Pictures Animation, in IMAX®3D on Spetember 29, 2006.

A complex web of secrets, vengeance, love and forgiveness, Columbia Pictures' Spider-Man 3 is a riveting adventure that will transport worldwide audiences to thrilling new heights on May 4, 2007.

In Spider-Man 3, based on the legendary Marvel Comics series, Peter Parker has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to M.J. and his duties as a superhero. But there is a storm brewing on the horizon. As Spider-Man basks in the public's adulation for his accomplishments and he is pursued by Gwen Stacy (Bryce Dallas Howard), who rivals M.J. for his affections, Peter becomes overconfident and starts to neglect the people who care about him most. His newfound self-assuredness is jeopardized when he faces the battle of his life against two of the most feared villains ever (Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace), whose unparalleled power and thirst for retribution threaten Peter and everyone he loves.

Spider-Man 3 reunites cast and filmmakers from the first two blockbuster adventures including Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Rosemary Harris and J.K. Simmons, under the leadership of director Sam Raimi and producers Laura Ziskin, Avi Arad and Grant Curtis. Joining the ensemble cast are Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace, Bryce Dallas Howard, James Cromwell and Theresa Russell.

AWESOME simply AWESOME SPIDEY 3 will own 2007 BO .

 

[Topdawg]

i knew this was gonna happen.