We have the latest details of the UK re-release of Steven Spielberg’s action-adventure masterpiece RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK. Fans of Indiana Jones (and the lovely Karen Allen) will be able to see one of cinemas greatest heroes back on the big-screen in the crystal clarity and awe of IMAX. I said crystal clarity, not Crystal Skull so it’s okay to calm down. The official press release below has all the details of just where you’ll be able to catch Harrison Ford’s first outing as the iconic whip-cracking archaeologist.
Steven Spielberg and executive producer George Lucas’ unforgettable Raiders of the Lost Ark is released for an exclusive one-week engagement in select IMAX cinemas beginning September 21, 2012
The cinematic classic that introduced the world to Indiana Jones is ready to embark on a new adventure when director Steven Spielberg and executive producer George Lucas’ unforgettable Raiders of the Lost Ark is released for an exclusive one-week engagement in select IMAX cinemas beginning September 21, 2012. The film has undergone a complete restoration for the IMAX exclusive one-week release and subsequent debut on Blu-ray, released October 8. Tickets will be available from Friday 24 August at www.odeon.co.uk and www.cineworld.co.uk
“When I saw the stunning quality of the picture and heard the enhanced sound in an IMAX theatre, I was quite literally blown away and hope that audiences will enjoy the experience as much as I did,” said Spielberg.
“We are honoured to present all the excitement of Indiana Jones in a way it’s never been experienced before – IMAX,” said Greg Foster, Chairman & President, IMAX Filmed Entertainment. “We look forward to celebrating this iconic film with long-time fans as well as a new generation of moviegoers.”
The IMAX release of Raiders of the Lost Ark 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.
Under the supervision of Spielberg and renowned sound designer Ben Burtt, Raiders of the Lost Ark has been meticulously restored with careful attention to preserving the original look, sound and feel of the iconic film for its highly-anticipated release on Blu-ray as part of INDIANA JONES: The Complete Adventures. Every extraordinary exploit of world-renowned, globetrotting hero Indiana Jones finally comes home in sparkling high definition on October 8, 2012 from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Paramount Home Media Distribution. In addition to all of the thrilling adventures, the set features seven hours of fascinating bonus material, including a brand new two-part documentary entitled “On Set with Raiders of the Lost Ark – From Jungle to Desert and From Adventure to Legend.” Featuring nearly an hour of rarely seen footage from the set of the film and archival interviews with Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Harrison Ford, this captivating piece transports fans back to where the legend began.
Participating Sites
BFI Waterloo Odeon Braehead
Odeon Cardiff Odeon Gateshead Metro Centre
Odeon Greenwich Odeon Kingston
Odeon Liverpool One Odeon Norwich
Odeon Southampton Odeon Swiss Cottage
Odeon Uxbridge Odeon Wimbledon
Cineworld Crawley Cineworld Edinburgh
Cineworld Sheffield
You’ll also be able to pick up INDIANA JONES : THE COMPLETE ADVENTURES Blu-ray collection, when it hits shelves on the 8th October. One for the Christmas list perhaps…if you can wait that long!
