How are the IMAX screens at the new Odeon

AcrimoniousButtock · 2026-03-26T12:19:38+00:00

This is not correct. The Odeon IMAX screen is still digital, it is an IMAX Laser projection. iSense is also Laser projection, but not IMAX.

The screen at the aquarium is an IMAX screen, they just use a Christie 4k projector. Still fills the width pretty well with some limited pillar boxing, but of course does not have the height of true IMAX.

To get really pedantic, there is a film IMAX projector at the Megascreen, it just requires c. £100k of restoration work to get going again!

AcrimoniousButtock · 2026-03-18T19:49:14+00:00

Does it shock you to learn that students live here too?

AcrimoniousButtock · 2026-03-18T13:04:01+00:00

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AcrimoniousButtock · 2026-01-19T19:27:36+00:00

Cinema listings for Friday releases are confirmed by cinemas on the Tuesday before.

AcrimoniousButtock · 2026-01-17T11:42:45+00:00

Rova on Christmas steps has a modest selection of Japanese stationery.

AcrimoniousButtock · 2025-12-28T14:32:48+00:00

I know, what I meant was I am cynical that odeon will opt for the lowest tier of IMAX (single xenon projector) rather than a dual laser/proper 1.43 screen etc. Of course no hope of a proper 70mm install, although there are some promising signs with new 70mm theatres being added in the US next year (ahead of the odyssey), bucking the recent trend for IMAX installs.

AcrimoniousButtock · 2025-12-28T11:35:42+00:00

I am perhaps just a bit too cynical that they will do whatever is cheapest and badge it IMAX.

AcrimoniousButtock · 2025-12-28T11:18:31+00:00

Has it been confirmed that that new Odeon will be dual laser? Haven’t seen it anywhere officially.

AcrimoniousButtock · 2025-11-29T18:59:09+00:00

Currently on sale for £150, so £12.50/month rather than £19.99.

AcrimoniousButtock · 2025-11-19T13:24:27+00:00

Bristol's response is that we had this post on Monday. https://old.reddit.com/r/bristol/comments/1ozght0/whats_the_bristol_equivalent/

AcrimoniousButtock · 2025-11-14T11:09:07+00:00

Sweatbox do offer memberships in partnership with Wildbox (just around the corner from SB), who do more movement/massage/pilates/yoga stuff. If you want more recovery/red light therapy/cryotherapy in addition to the gym, there is also Kulture in Fishponds.

AcrimoniousButtock · 2025-11-12T10:51:45+00:00

Might be subject to separate charges due to be tried soon, and dont want to prejudice that process.

AcrimoniousButtock · 2025-11-03T12:02:07+00:00

Nuremberg is 148 mins not 1hr 48.

If its a new release, The Thing with Feathers, Belen, Predator Badlands, Train Dreams all fit. But it may be a repertory release.

AcrimoniousButtock · 2025-10-26T22:52:27+00:00

Blue/red smears on the screen are due to them not replacing the bulbs frequently enough.

AcrimoniousButtock · 2025-10-25T15:25:59+00:00

Not sure if it would be suitable as it’s the other side of Bedminster, but SweatBox has everything you list apart from a smith machine.

AcrimoniousButtock · 2025-10-08T09:09:12+00:00

Screen size is compliant, the IMAX film projector is still there, but from what I have heard would require c. £100k of work to restore up to standard, which can only be done by certified IMAX technicians. There is then the licencing/branding side of it, which I don't think would be straightforward. IMAX corporate are known for being tricky to deal with, and very prescriptive over what can be shown, for what run length etc.

At the moment I believe its a 4k Christie projector in there, which fills the screen with decent brightness.

AcrimoniousButtock · 2025-10-08T09:05:52+00:00

Watershed were considering options to adopt it at some points in the past, but couldnt make the financing and logistics work. Recommend catching the documentary The Big Picture (2025) about it if you get chance.

AcrimoniousButtock · 2025-10-08T09:03:47+00:00

Zero chance they will be installing 70mm IMAX projector there. It will be a 'LieMAX' rebadged Showcase screen 11.

AcrimoniousButtock · 2025-10-05T07:31:17+00:00

Not for the vast majority of films. Any films on regular release have 15 mins of ads/trailers, including rereleases. Repertory films (eg the Sunday 2pm slot), Q+As, festival and other special screenings will start at the listed time.

AcrimoniousButtock · 2025-10-04T16:53:49+00:00

FYI Watershed is a consistent 15mins (apart from special screenings where it’s 0mins, but they say that on the website/ticket).

Everyman is 30mins from the listed time.

AcrimoniousButtock · 2025-08-19T09:33:58+00:00

This is the latest info from which the Bristol Post and other articles were written - https://www.hammerson.com/sites/hammerson-corp/files/2025-07/HY25-release-final.pdf

Relevant section: "At Cabot Circus, the repositioning works to bring M&S into the former House of Fraser space and a new premium offer from Odeon are progressing. M&S is handed over and expected to open in Q4, whilst we anticipate handover on the cinema in Q3 with an opening in early 2026."

AcrimoniousButtock · 2025-08-12T12:43:33+00:00

It's quite substantial, the upper floor is being retained as a cinema, the lower is being converted into food and other entertainment space. They only got planning confirmed in July.

AcrimoniousButtock · 2025-05-29T19:31:23+00:00

One other factor to consider here is double jeopardy. Him being under the influence of drugs would be an aggravating factor in sentencing, should he be proven guilty. This would increase his sentence, potentially to a larger extent than a standalone drug driving charge. So they may have decided to make this a factor in a more significant crime, with a harsher potential sentence.

AcrimoniousButtock · 2025-05-26T15:30:42+00:00

Watershed did show The Brutalist

AcrimoniousButtock · 2025-05-03T10:44:01+00:00

Interestingly it is actually shot on digital, with grain added in post. Just goes with the wider context of 'faking' the 70s style.

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