The Dark Knight just broke another record and became the highest grossing IMAX film of all time. We get wind of this announcement thanks to the golden caves of Yahoo:
The Imax-format release of Warner Bros.’ “The Dark Knight” has blown past “The Polar Express” as the giant-screen exhibitor’s top first-run release. Directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale, “Dark Knight” has rung up more than $925 million worldwide including $55 million in Imax grosses. That compares to the $45 million fetched by the Imax 3-D version of Warners/Imax’s seasonal favorite “The Polar Express,” which was distributed in both conventional and Imax 3-D formats in 2004.
Foster said he would welcome any Imax re-release of the Batman blockbuster in future years, should Warners see merit in such a plan.
This success is no surprise at all. People have raved about the IMAX experience of the Dark Knight, and with luck more films will follow in its cinematic footsteps. IMAX theatres certainly surprised me upon my first viewing; the sound and sights are incredible.
I think loose plans of a re-release is welcome news. If a third film is made – the months leading up to release would be a perfect time for this film to make a second appearance.
Why does everyone caer so much about knocking Titanic off the Number 1 spot… the all-time top 10 box office isn’t exactly a haven for the best-ever films!
The Dark Knight in IMAX is incredible! Those scenes that are shot with IMAX cameras (first time ever on a feature film) are breath taking! Wally Pfister should win the Oscar for Best Cinematography. If you haven’t seen it in IMAX, please DO. In fact, go RIGHT NOW. IT IS AWESOME. DOUG, what are you waiting for?! Go see it in IMAX. You will not be disappointed! Those exterior shots are amazing. You have to hold on to your seat because you think you’re gonna fall out of your seat and into the Batman world! It’s great! GO NOW!!! Take your whole family! It is Really something to SEE!
titanic is goin down.
Totally awesome
man i love the dark knight! i have seen it 3 times and read the script, but haven’t seen it in IMAX, i heard it’s better in IMAX, still rocks in regular theaters though
Thanks for asking sir. Basically, these two weeks seem to be the time when EVERYONE in my department is on holiday so i’m having to really work like the clappers to keep things ship shape and its been wearing me out completely so i’ve had a lot of early nights.
I have to work tommorrow as well but I am going to be there for tonight’s show, i promise.
We have been missing you on the live show Phillip. Has work been keeping you busy, is it going well?
I think i’m going to catch it in IMAX one more time this month before it goes, just in case they don’t re-release it.