Fans Travel Across Country for ‘The Odyssey’ Imax 70mm Screenings
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A Variety report details the lengths some Christopher Nolan fans are taking to see his film "The Odyssey" in Imax 70mm, including cross-country trips and delaying pregnancy. The film, which Nolan shot entirely with Imax cameras, has driven a frenzy for tickets to the limited number of theaters capable of showing the format. Universal put Imax tickets on sale a year in advance, an unprecedented move, and most screenings sold out within hours. A second batch of tickets released in June caused hours-long waits and website crashes. Fans have purchased tickets to multiple showtimes, settled for 2 a.m. screenings, and traveled across state lines to secure a seat. The film is expected to dominate the box office this weekend.
What’s reported
Amber Connaghan, a 29-year-old tech editor, delayed having a second child to avoid it being too close to "The Odyssey" release.
Connaghan bought her ticket over a year ago and will drive three hours to the nearest Imax 70mm theater.
Tim McHugh, a 33-year-old healthcare consultant, is flying from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles to see the film at Universal City Walk.
Spencer Frey, a 27-year-old recruiting consultant, walked to an AMC theater in New York City to buy a ticket in person after the website crashed.
Simon James, a 33-year-old attorney, bought 18 tickets to Imax 70mm screenings over the film's first three weeks.
"The Odyssey" is the first film shot entirely with Imax cameras, according to the report.
Key figures
Amber Connaghan, 29-year-old tech editor
Hogan Shay, 27-year-old Dallas-based software advisor
Tim McHugh, 33-year-old healthcare consultant
Conrad Rothbaum, 35-year-old filmmaker in Los Angeles
Spencer Frey, 27-year-old recruiting consultant from Hoboken, New Jersey
Daniel Patchen, 21-year-old media studies student at Northeastern University
Simon James, 33-year-old attorney in New York City
Sources: Variety
