Summit Entertainment has announced The Twilight Saga: Eclipse will be released in both conventional theaters and in IMAX on June 30, 2010. While the film was shot with regular cameras, IMAX is going to digitally re-master the movie with their proprietary IMAX DMR (Digital Re-mastering) technology so it can be shown in IMAX theaters.
With the huge money The Twilight Saga has been making at theaters, it’s no surprise everyone wants it in IMAX. This way, theater owners can charge more for tickets and everyone involved can make more money. It’s just unfortunate they didn’t film any of the movie using IMAX cameras when it was in production. Of course, with The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn still to be shot, perhaps the final chapter will be a real IMAX release and Twilight fans will be able to see Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner fill the whole screen.
Hit the jump for the full press release.
SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT TO DISTRIBUTE THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE TO IMAX® THEATRES BEGINNING JUNE 30, 2010
Los Angeles, CA – December 9, 2009 – IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) and Summit Entertainment announced today that The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, the third film in the studio’s Twilight franchise, will be released to IMAX® theatres simultaneously with the film’s launch on June 30, 2010. Directed by David Slade (30 DAYS OF NIGHT, HARD CANDY) and starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse will be digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled 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. The film franchise is based on the book series by Stephenie Meyer.
“Twilight moviegoers will have a whole new way to experience this next installment of the series, with the enhanced image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience putting them IN the movie,” said Richie Fay, Summit Entertainment’s President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution. “The IMAX release puts us on the event film calendar for 2010, and we’re very excited to work with IMAX to bring a new kind of film to the IMAX theatre network.”
“Our 2010 film slate continues to fill out with strong titles, and a film from this incredible franchise is a very welcome addition,” said IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond. “This title fills a valuable spot in our 2010 summer release window, and will no doubt thrill IMAX audiences.”
“We’re very excited to work with our new partners at Summit Entertainment to transport the very loyal and enthusiastic Twilight fans into the world of the Volturi via The IMAX Experience,” added Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. “With our growing theatre network, we’re poised to take advantage of the rapidly growing fan-base devoted to this dynamic, cutting edge series.”
In The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob – knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.
About the TWILIGHT film series
The TWILIGHT film series stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson and tells the story of 17-year-old Bella Swan who moves to the small town of Forks, Washington to live with her father, and becomes drawn to Edward Cullen, a pale, mysterious classmate who seems determined to push her away. But neither can deny the attraction that pulls them together…even when Edward confides that he and his family are vampires. The action-packed, modern day vampire love story TWILIGHT, the first film in the series, was released in theatres on November 21, 2008 to a blockbuster reception. The second installment of the film franchise, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, was released November 20, 2009 to a record breaking opening. The third film in the franchise, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE is due in theaters on June 30, 2010.
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Great….now you’re talking…hahahaha…IMAX huh…
Great….now you’re talking…hahahaha…IMAX huh…
Great….now you’re talking…hahahaha…IMAX huh…
god i cant wait for bella and edward get married. june is too long but again its the best idea for another part im speechless right now. come and married me edward im in jamaica.
god i cant wait for bella and edward get married. june is too long but again its the best idea for another part im speechless right now. come and married me edward im in jamaica.
god i cant wait for bella and edward get married. june is too long but again its the best idea for another part im speechless right now. come and married me edward im in jamaica.
dude eclipse is gonna be so awsome!!!!!! cant wait too see if bella gets turned into a vampire!!!!!! TEAM EDWARD!!!!!!
i dont patient to watch this movie on imax…
I just hope that movies that would benefit from IMAX, Iron Man 2 for example, aren't pushed out of theaters early so another one of these crappy films can squeeze more money out of people. What's next, an Adam Sandler film in IMAX?? UGH. (And I like Adam Sandler films, but they are NOT IMAX type films.)
OMJ OMJ I <3 TAYLOR LAUTNER AND ROBERT PATTINSON LOVED THE BOOKS AND <3 THE MOVIES!!!! SOOO HAPPY ECLIPSE IS GOING I MAX ALL OF MY BEST FRIENDS ARE GOING WITH ME WE HAVE IT ALL PLANNED AND YOU CAN'T EVEN BUY TICKETS YET!!!!
Please don't put this in 3D;or Breaking dawn RATED R THANKS
Please don't put this in 3D;or Breaking dawn RATED R THANKS
Yes, this is going to be great!!!
Can't wait for it
I love the werewolves in this flick – they rock !
Kristen Stewart is again coming to steel all the boys hearts
The last part was too good … the trailers of this part seems to be too good !
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Just a day after “Twilight” fans got a look at the artwork for “New Moon,” they're getting another treat: On June 30, 2010, “Eclipse” is coming.
“Yes, it's true,” a source at Summit Entertainment confirmed to MTV News Friday evening (February 20). ” 'The Twilight Saga's Eclipse' is dated for Wednesday, June 30, 2010.”
The big news comes on the heels of a report that the “Twilight” studio had selected a release date for the third film in the series. The threequel's plot synopsis was also leaked for the first time.
Whatever Robert is good looking in the twilight movies, but he is not so great looking in other movies. Taylor is so much better and he is very hot.
Whatever Robert is good looking in the twilight movies, but he is not so great looking in other movies. Taylor is so much better and he is very hot.
Really can’t wait for this one. nolan aways delivers and i hope it makes 2010 a good year for movies
Really can’t wait for this one. nolan aways delivers and i hope it makes 2010 a good year for movies.
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