There is no doubt that Iron Man 2 will be one of the bigger spectacles in 2010. If the trailer is any indication, Favreau has upped the ante from the last film (which many were upset didn't contain a bigger climax) and the inclusion of the artillery laden hero War Machine should make from some bright flashing lights and pretty explosions. There is a very clear indication that the production is going balls-to-the-wall this time around. And what better way to facilitate that ideal than by putting it all on a 72 ft. screen?
IMAX Corporation has sent out a press release stating that Iron Man 2 will be given a simultaneous run in IMAX when the film is released on May 7th. According to the release, the film slate for IMAX has been filling out faster than ever before. Favreau has actually been pushing for an IMAX release of the sequel since 2008, though his hopes for 3D were dashed in late December.
If someone is actually surprised by this news I'll eat my shoe. Until some new, better technology is found, we can probably expect to see every big budget comic book movie on the BIG screen. Now all we need is for IMAX to stop lying to the public and cut the bullshit IMAX Digital. Only then can there be peace in a world with films that fill the entire field of vision. And cousin, that's a world I want to live in.
Check out the full press release below.
Iron Man 2 will be in IMAX:Los Angeles, CA – January 14, 2010, – IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX), Marvel Entertainment and Paramount Pictures today announced that the highly-anticipated action-adventure Iron Man 2, directed by Jon Favreau and starring Robert Downey, Jr., will be released to digital IMAX® theatres simultaneously with the film’s worldwide release on May 7, 2010. The film’s limited IMAX release will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with IMAX DMR® technology. Iron Man 2, the sequel to Marvel’s box office hit Iron Man, will be distributed by Paramount Pictures.“The success of the first Iron Man movie catapulted the franchise from the comic books to theatre screens, and we're excited that the IMAX format will offer fans an even more immersive way to experience the sequel,” said Tim Connors, Chief Operating Officer, Marvel Studios.“Iron Man 2 is a fantastic addition to our growing film slate for 2010, which is filling out faster than any previous year,” said IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond. “The rollout of our digital projection system has enabled us to add more films to the slate, and we’re very excited to partner with Marvel and Paramount on this next installment of the incredible Iron Man franchise.”“We’re thrilled to once again be working with Paramount and our long time friends at Marvel Entertainment as we help to bring their characters to life in IMAX,” said Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. “The combination of Marvel’s iconic Iron Man story, Jon Favreau’s brilliant vision and Paramount Pictures’ talented team coupled with IMAX will make for a wild cinematic experience.”Based on Marvel's iconic Super Hero, Iron Man 2 continues the story of the 2008 summer box office blockbuster Iron Man, the first feature film to be produced independently by Marvel Studios. The first film in the franchise has grossed over a half billion dollars worldwide at the box office. The IMAX release will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience with proprietary IMAX DMR (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images coupled with IMAX’s customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.
