AMC and Dolby team up to make the laser-powered movie theaters

[airlexccy]

http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/9/8373533/dolby-cinema-amc-prime-movie-theater-laser-projector

As all of you know, 4K has been around for sometimes now. Some theaters already have 4K, but not AMC. Now, Dolby and AMC are teaming up to do make laser-powered movie theaters.

Over the past decade there's been a home entertainment revolution as higher-resolution video, improved display technology, and streaming services have changed the way we watch movies and TV. - The Verge

That is some exiting new upgrades.

So when it will happen?

The Verge quote that

The first theaters that AMC will be updating with Dolby Cinema will be its high-end, "AMC Prime" screens, which only exist in a handful of locations nationwide. Those theaters, which already use Atmos surround sound, boast motorized reclining theater seats rigged with transducers that tie into a film's soundtrack, so when Optimus Prime shoots off into space at the end of Transformers: Age of Extinction, the seat rumbles to match. Four of the locations — Los Angeles, Kansas City, Houston, and Atlanta — will debut Dolby Cinema in mid-May, with an additional four locations to follow by the end of June. The chain will then begin converting additional screens into Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime venues, and expects to have 50 locations active by the end of 2018, with the number hitting 100 by 2024.

They also said that there will be about 100 theaters upgrade to 4k by the year 2024.

For more info, just go to the link below.

http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/9/8373533/dolby-cinema-amc-prime-movie-theater-laser-projector

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[ShadowCaptain]

As all of you know, 4K has been around for sometimes now. If you don’t know this you’re a total noobs. 

 

This is my first post on the forums, so give me some feedbacks.  

 

its a decent post post, welcome to the forum,

 

Feedback : probably lay off the insults in news articles... not everyone here is up to scratch on tech knowledge, some people come here to learn about tech, not to be insulted that they do not know about it!!

 

 

All I can say about the news is... anything powered by lasers, its 100% something I want to purcahse

[HippY]

Are not display are "just" UHD (3.8K) whereas cinemas are already using 4K (4096 pixels) for years, thanks to the massive screen?

[Guest]

Intriguing...                                                                 ...WANT!!!!

Shadowcaptain covered everything well. Welcome to the forums

[LukaP]

Wut murica? Here we are watching IMAX 16K... And you arent even at 4K yet? Normally i wouldnt even give a shit, but at that screen size, 4K is the bare minimum

[HerEscutcheon]

If you don’t know this you’re a total noobs.

 

Feedback : probably lay off the insults in news articles... not everyone here is up to scratch on tech knowledge, some people come here to learn about tech, not to be insulted that they do not know about it!!

I'd also like to add that using poor grammar while making an insult can only make things worse. I get you're probably trying to make jokes, I'm just giving you a heads up. Welcome to LTT!

[Guest]

Wut murica? Here we are watching IMAX 16K... And you arent even at 4K yet? Normally i wouldnt even give a shit, but at that screen size, 4K is the bare minimum

I agree.  The only cinema near me without a 2 hour drive is 4K and it has 1 pretty small screen and 1 very small screen compared to most (it was still using film until about 2 years ago).

(here's the website. http://www.obanphoenix.com/It doesn't say on the site but the new projector was lottery funded and is 4K 3D capable).

[Doobeedoo]

Wut murica? Here we are watching IMAX 16K... And you arent even at 4K yet? Normally i wouldnt even give a shit, but at that screen size, 4K is the bare minimum

I've even heard there's 32K with some new Sony projectors.

[Thony]

We need one in London at least !

I've never been to any "special" or "high-end" cinema.

Does anybody know what it costs for a ticket in these AMC cinemas ? To me $100 sounds appropriate atm as they are so rare.

[Trik'Stari]

Everyone knows, everything is better with lasers.

 

EVERYTHING.

[dalekphalm]

Wut murica? Here we are watching IMAX 16K... And you arent even at 4K yet? Normally i wouldnt even give a shit, but at that screen size, 4K is the bare minimum

Just an FYI, IMAX "16K" screens are simply IMAX 70mm film projectors. There are no commercial 16K digital projectors available. In fact, IMAX Digital projectors are still using 2K (slightly higher than HD - 2048 × 1080). They did start rolling out 4K Laser Projectors a couple years ago though (Which actually uses 2 projectors, side by side, to increase brightness), but definitely nothing even remotely close to 16K digital.

 

I've even heard there's 32K with some new Sony projectors.

Source? Outside of deep experimental R&D stuff, I doubt we'll see a 32K projector for at least another 5-10 years.

[LukaP]

Just an FYI, IMAX "16K" screens are simply IMAX 70mm film projectors. There are no commercial 16K digital projectors available. In fact, IMAX Digital projectors are still using 2K (slightly higher than HD - 2048 × 1080). They did start rolling out 4K Laser Projectors a couple years ago though (Which actually uses 2 projectors, side by side, to increase brightness), but definitely nothing even remotely close to 16K digital.

 

Source? Outside of deep experimental R&D stuff, I doubt we'll see a 32K projector for at least another 5-10 years.

I never said it was digital I do however believe that for a while, IMAX 16k film is the best way to watch a film.

[MrRavens]

This is really cool. When I first skimmed the title, I though Dolby was gonna have laser powered speakers. I was like wah!?

[dalekphalm]

I never said it was digital I do however believe that for a while, IMAX 16k film is the best way to watch a film.

I would agree. 70mm IMAX is basically the best visual experience you can get right now.

 

However, even Hollywood movies that are filmed in 70mm IMAX, only film portions of the movie in it.

 

I would love it if, for example, The Force Awakens was filmed completely in 70mm.

 

But, for now, I'm satisfied with RED 6K cameras and the like

[Norman_the_Owl]

Everyone knows, everything is better with lasers.

 

EVERYTHING.

What about cocaine and hookers?

[Trik'Stari]

What about cocaine and hookers?

1. cocaine is stupid.

2. Hookers have diseases and sex with them is absolutely meaningless.

[Admiral Naismith]

I've been to several different movie theaters, some independent, some not. I can say with great certainty that AMC theaters are my second favorite. The first being an independent theater where I used to live that was just extraordinarily good.

 

 

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GIMMEH THE LAZURS

[dalekphalm]

I've been to several different movie theaters, some independent, some not. I can say with great certainty that AMC theaters are my second favorite. The first being an independent theater where I used to live that was just extraordinarily good.

 

 

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GIMMEH THE LAZURS

There are very few AMC theatres in my area. I have to travel to the Greater Toronto Area to find any. I've been to one once in the last several years and it was fairly good. Most theatres here are owned by Cineplex (Galaxy Cinemas, usually).

 

There is one Landmark Cinemas here (The used to be known as Empire Theatres) that has what they call "EXTRA" movies (Their version of IMAX). They have a 4K projector and reserved seating (IMO the best part) and only cost $15 (For 3D, I think it's $12 for non-3D). I saw Interstellar in that theatre and it was fucking. awesome.

 

The local Galaxy also just renovated, and got an "Ultra AVX" auditorium, which is another "IMAX-like" screen/projector, that boats improved projection and sound. Can't wait to try it out!

[Admiral Naismith]

There are very few AMC theatres in my area. I have to travel to the Greater Toronto Area to find any. I've been to one once in the last several years and it was fairly good. Most theatres here are owned by Cineplex (Galaxy Cinemas, usually).

 

There is one Landmark Cinemas here (The used to be known as Empire Theatres) that has what they call "EXTRA" movies (Their version of IMAX). They have a 4K projector and reserved seating (IMO the best part) and only cost $15 (For 3D, I think it's $12 for non-3D). I saw Interstellar in that theatre and it was fucking. awesome.

 

The local Galaxy also just renovated, and got an "Ultra AVX" auditorium, which is another "IMAX-like" screen/projector, that boats improved projection and sound. Can't wait to try it out!

 

 

I've been to two Landmark Cinemas, one was shit the other was pretty great. Next time I'm by one I'll try it out, I love movie theaters.

[dalekphalm]

I've been to two Landmark Cinemas, one was shit the other was pretty great. Next time I'm by one I'll try it out, I love movie theaters.

If the one you try had any big action or epic pic in "Extra", then def try it out. I love the reserved seats. Showing up right as previews start with the best seat in the house is such a fantastic feeling

[RexinOridle]

Momma gonna lasaa yo ass.