Sony Pictures has been at the forefront of informing readers about the struggles it faced in obtaining enough IMAX screens and shows for its IMAX films, Project Hail Mary. On its release day, 26 March, the Hollywood film managed to secure showings in only 6 out of 34 IMAX screens in India. thanks to the influence of Due to the story, the tireless efforts of the Sony Pictures team, and constant pressure from fans, the exhibitors ultimately had to relent. Play starts in all IMAX theaters from March 27 Project Hail Mary. Demand was so great that Eros Cinema also ran a show at 3:45 am on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29.
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If fans think IMAX is in trouble Project Hail Mary Were last weekend, they are wrong. It is learned that the studio is now once again in talks to get an IMAX show from tomorrow i.e. Friday, April 3, when the film will enter its second week. A source tells us, “Distributors of both Project Hail Mary And extreme revenge There are enough demands for shows in IMAX. Both of them argue that their film is doing very well in the premium format and hence, deserves more shows.
The source added, ‘What makes matters even more complicated is that this week’s new Hollywood releases, super mario galaxy movieAlso released in IMAX. Even they (Universal Pictures) have asked for an IMAX show. There were very select paid previews at IMAX in India yesterday and the occupancy was very encouraging. Therefore, they feel that they should also get showcasing. Hopefully the matter will be resolved by Thursday night.
As of 3:00 pm on April 2, only two theaters in Mumbai have opened bookings Project Hail Mary For tomorrow – Mirage IMAX Wadala and Eros Churchgate. The former has allocated three shows, two shows to Project Hail Mary super mario galaxy movie show one more extreme revenge. Eros has opened plans for shows only at 6:55 pm extreme revenge and show at 11:30 pm Project Hail Mary. It remains to be seen which movie will play at the standalone IMAX property ahead of the 6:30 p.m.
South side, extreme revenge Cinepolis will no longer be playing on the IMAX screens at Center Square, Kochi from April 3. Project Hail Mary There will be four shows, while two shows have been allotted super mario galaxy movie. Broadway Cinemas Coimbatore will run two shows Project Hail Mary. PVR Lulu Trivandrum has mysteriously started booking a show Project Hail Mary On Saturday and 4 shows on Sunday, but not for Friday.
In short, at the time of publishing this article, only 5 out of 34 IMAX theaters have opened bookings for the weekend. An industry insider lamented, “Project Hail Mary Filmed for IMAX. Since last Thursday, every IMAX show in the country has been housefull or almost full. Even the weekday morning shows have recorded great occupancy. It’s clear that there is tremendous demand and yet, even after the film has proven worthwhile, Sony is struggling. This is extremely disappointing.”
