'The Dark Knight Rises' 6 Minute Preview Confirmed, But Only On 70mm Capable IMAX Screens

by Kevin Jagernauth
October 25, 2011 1:58 AM
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Not In Those Tiny, Digital IMAX Theaters

Last week word spread like wildfire around the interwebs that a lengthy, six-minute prologue from “The Dark Knight Rises” would be unspooled in front of screenings for “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol.” While the news seemed legit, we had our doubts and wondered why Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. were putting a massive teaser for easily the biggest film of next summer in front of a rival studio's film. But it turns out there is a big caveat for those who want to see it which may mean buying your tickets well in advance and scouring to find out which theater in particular near you will even be capable of showing it.

AMC Theaters has confirmed that yes, that six-minute "The Dark Knight Rises" teaser is confirmed, however, it will only be shown on 70mm IMAX screens. So what does that mean? You know those much tinier, digital fake IMAX screens Aziz Ansari was bitching about before which are kind of a total ripoff? Yeah, it will not be shown in those. Only on IMAX screens with 70mm projectors aka those constructed under the "Classic Design," because as you know, Christopher Nolan has not gone down that digital road.

Essentially, this preview is going to take some work to see as the list of 70mm capable screens is not very long. Here's an unofficial list of theaters/screens that can handle the format, but again, not all of these are IMAX and this is not a comprehensive guide.

So do your research folks and buy your tickets early if you want to see this thing. “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” begins its limited IMAX-only run on December 16th before going wide on December 21st.

More: Films, Super Hero Films, The Dark Knight Rises

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Richard | October 26, 2011 2:57 AMReply

Why should I waste my time and money on a movie I don't want to see just to see the six minute preview attached to it?
hmm | October 25, 2011 10:18 AMReply

The link says the article has been retracted
Jug | October 25, 2011 5:19 AMReply

What kinda bait & switch bullshit is this?! And in front of a Tom Cruise flick no less

Booooooooooooo...
starway2001 | October 25, 2011 3:05 AMReply

Yeah, well, without those digital screens IMAX would've gone bankrupt. And then there'd be zero IMAX screens of any kind.

I'd gladly tolerate some digital screens so that the company can stay solvent and continue providing us with the 70mm auditoriums. But hey, that's me. :)
Cory Everett | October 25, 2011 1:54 AMReply

Awesome. Hate faux-IMAX.