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Hype Malaysia
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Aurum Theatre ScreenX Review: Cinematic Sensation That Deserves Your Attention
There was a time when the movie scene, including theatre halls and films themselves, were rapidly evolving and transforming to better suit changing cinematic tastes. However, after a while, when IMAX got figured out and a few key adjustments were changed to the halls, it seems as though the world of cinema stood still for a moment. After all – what more could be done to enhance your everyday cinema experience? That's where Aurum Theatre's ScreenX hall comes into play! This massive hall boasts not one but three massive screens that will further immerse you in whatever film you happen to be watching, leaving you at the edge of your very comfortable seat. However, three displays do not necessarily make a good theatre experience great, which is why we will be reviewing the overall viewing experience – from the waiting time all the way to the end of the flick, so that you can decide whether or not you should take your movie viewing to the next level. Like any movie day, your experience begins right before you even enter the hall. Traditionally, you'd have to secure your ticket a while before you enter the movies. The same can be said for ScreenX, but what sets it apart is what you can do in your downtime before the movie starts. The Aurum Theatre doesn't just contain some rooms for you to watch your movies in – it also has full-blown restaurants and even a cafe. Rather than buying your ticket ahead of time and then wandering around the mall to find a place to eat before the movie, you can enjoy a sweet treat, be it a light or heavy one, without leaving the space. Just across the ticket counter is the fabled cafe, Kissa. There, you are treated to a whole selection of sweets, coffee, and many more. It has the perfect range of food items to choose from, which is great if you're feeling like something light or heavy. If that isn't enough for you, then you can go over to the restaurant below, the Hokkaido Table, for even bigger meal choices. The food trip does not end there, however, as you're also greeted by a large selection of snacks at the ticketing counter itself. From the classic popcorn, available in all sorts of delectable flavours, to fried classics and even sweet and savoury pastry options, the meals can easily tide you over throughout the movie. On to the hall itself. As advertised, ScreenX is a massive space with three equally large screens that are plastered on three out of its four walls. With this setup, you can easily enjoy a new, 270-degree viewing experience that will only further immerse you into the film you're watching. Of course, to take advantage of this, the films have to be specially designed with ScreenX in mind, which includes additional footage that widens the field of view. Naturally, all of this would not matter if the seats did not do it justice. Thankfully, we are happy to report that the seats are out of this world. The moment you sit down, you're immediately sent into a world of comfort thanks to the ultra-plush seats. It's thanks to this that we were able to truly enjoy the recent 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' and its almost three-hour-long runtime in full comfort. Furthermore, the seats feature ample legroom as well as reclining seats, letting you fully melt and relax into your seat. Additionally, in case you happen to get hungry while watching, you can quickly scan the QR code on your personal table and order any snack you want, which is great for those who immediately start chowing down on their popcorn before opening credits even begin. But with all the preamble out of the way, it's time to discuss the highly advertised 270-degree experience and how it fares. ScreenX is truly a unique way of watching the hottest films on the market. As mentioned earlier, the additional screens extend the visuals to the left and right of the auditorium. This further enhances select moments of the film and engrosses viewers in ways never seen before. A prime example of this was during our viewing of 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning', specifically the opening scene where The Entity is talking to the audience in a quick refresher. This introduction makes use of the additional screens, bombarding us with this otherworldly sense of awe and dread as we are fully mesmerised by The Entity's grand plan of world destruction and domination. But when it's not threatening us, it's enchanting us with gorgeous visuals of wide shots of wide grasslands, portions of the film that we may have never gotten to see had it not been for ScreenX. Though they are only auxiliary screens, they are still treated to an incredibly potent projector that makes sure that we are viewing nothing but the best visuals possible. However, this feature is not without its flaws. As you may have guessed, this is a totally unique experience and may leave some viewers completely disoriented. Be it from the additional visuals to the audio bombardment or even the bright projectors at the ceiling, there are several things that can snatch your attention away from the scene at hand. Sure, the screens can pull you in further than film ever could, but they are hardly necessary. Furthermore, a key issue we had with these screens is their positioning. Had it formed a trapezoid shape rather than commit to its almost box-like form, we might have been fully immersed further, as we are able to take in the entire scene without having to turn our heads. Another issue we had with this is that the movie we were watching didn't really take full advantage of this setup, and the auxiliary screens were largely off for most of the film and only woke up during certain moments. This further ripped us from the immersive experience, as we could see the projector come to life and slowly adjust its brightness to match with the main screen. If the film had accounted for two more screens and had them running for a large portion of the film, then this would be a completely different situation. Of course, this is a nitpick more than anything, so we'll leave the final verdict to those who will experience ScreenX for themselves. Overall, the ScreenX and the Aurum Theatre experiences are events all on their own, as they are truly gripping and unique takes compared to your usual movie day. From the food to the seats and even to the viewing itself, if you have the opportunity, get your ticket and enjoy this unique movie sensation yourself. Of course, it's not for everyone for various reasons, but it's something worth trying before making your final verdict. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Telegram for more updates and breaking news.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A 270-degree movie screen that wraps around the walls has opened in Shakopee
Marcus Theatres unveiled its Screen X theater in Minnesota earlier this month. The 270-degree screen debuted with the opening of Thunderbolts* at Southbridge Crossing Cinema in Shakopee. Screen X, which aims to create a more immersive theater experience, expands films beyond the front-of-theater screen, putting the action on the side walls of the theater as well. The company, which is separate from Marcus Theatres, works with studios to identify scenes that would benefit from the extended screen on a film-by-film basis, Pamela Henson, Marcus Theatres' Director of Media and Communications, said during a media unveiling. Around the country, Screen X is currently available at select theaters from B&B Theatres, Regal Cinemas, Cinemark, and Marcus Theatres, with AMC planning to open some this summer, per the Hollywood Reporter. However, the only one in Minnesota outside of Southbridge Crossing Cinema is at B&B Theatres Bloomington 13 at the Mall of America. Starting with Thunderbolts*, there are a handful of features and concert films that will be available in Screen X through the end of the year. First up will be Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning and the live-action How to Train Your Dragon. Later in the year, 28 Years Later, Predator: Badlands, Jurassic World Rebirth, F1, and Wicked: For Good, will be available in Screen X, among other movies.
Tom's Guide
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
'Sinners' is back in IMAX 70mm starting today for one week only — here's where you can watch it
"Sinners" is one of the best movies of the year. In my opinion, it's "From Dusk Till Dawn" but better, and our senior writer Alix Blackburn declared it her "favorite movie of 2025 so far" when she reviewed it for us. It's also a box office sensation. The movie is still in tons of theaters, and last weekend it was the No. 2 movie at the domestic box office despite being almost a month old. But unless you saw this movie early, you might have missed it in IMAX, and you almost certainly missed it in IMAX 70mm. If you missed it in IMAX 70mm and wish you could have seen the movie the way director Ryan Coogler intended it to be seen, then I have good news for you. "Sinners" is officially back in IMAX 70mm for one week only — starting today (May 15). While "Sinners" is back in IMAX 70mm, not every theater can show movies in this specialty large format. Just nine theaters will be showing it from today (May 15) until May 22. Here's where you can see "Sinners" in IMAX 70mm: If one of these theaters isn't near you, you might have a local theater showing "Sinners" in a larger format such as IMAX digital, Regal's PX RPX, Screen X or good ol' fashioned 70mm film. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Having seen it in IMAX myself, I do recommend you see it on as large a screen as possible. The sound and visuals of "Sinners" are breathtaking, and going to see it on a larger screen with greater detail and fuller sound will be worth the higher price. If you can't make it out to the theater, "Sinners" will eventually come to one of the best streaming services. First, the vampire movie will come to premium video-on-demand (PVOD) services like Amazon and Apple. Then, "Sinners" will be available to stream on Max. Based on other recent Warner Bros. releases, I currently predict "Sinners" will arrive on PVOD by the end of the month and on HBO Max for the weekend of July. Check out our full guide on when "Sinners" is coming to streaming for more details. "Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan doing double duty as identical twins Elijah ("Smoke") and Elias ("Stack") Moore. They have returned to their Mississippi Delta hometown of Clarksdale after years away in World War I and working for the Chicago Outfit. Along with their cousin "Preacher Boy" (Miles Caton), they're working to open a juke joint for the local Black community. To do that, they recruit a handful of old friends and family, including their cousin, who is a blues performer with an incredible gift for transcendent music. Unfortunately, it's that same gift that will ultimately bring vampires — and potentially doom — to Clarksdale. Malcolm has been with Tom's Guide since 2022, and has been covering the latest in streaming shows and movies since 2023. He's not one to shy away from a hot take, including that "John Wick" is one of the four greatest films ever made. Here's what he's been watching lately:
San Francisco Chronicle
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
There are 6 movie theaters in the world that offer HDR by Barco. This San Francisco theater is one
Premium formats in Bay Area movie theaters HDR by Barco, a High Dynamic Range system at the Alamo Drafthouse New Mission, is the latest premium large format (PLF) designed to draw audiences back into movie theaters. The following is a list of a few other premium formats: IMAX/IMAX 3D: Founded in 1970, the format is noted for its large screens and stadium seating. The AMC Metreon 16's IMAX is 76 feet tall by 98 feet wide, while the Regal Hacienda Crossings screen in Dublin is 55-by-76. However, the format also features a higher resolution, so many screens in the Bay Area listed as IMAX, such as at Century 20 Daly City, are standard sized. 4DX/D-Box: Both are motion-seat technologies that immerse moviegoers into a film through jolting or floating seats, turning, say, an action film into a thrill ride. Developed by South Korea's CJ, 4DX is featured at Regal Stonestown in San Francisco and Regal Hacienda Crossings and also features spritzes of water, bursts of wind and scents timed with the action on the movie screen. D-Box, a Canadian company which emphasizes the relationship between sound and movement, is used in many Cinemark theaters. Dolby Vision/Cinemark XD/Regal RPG: Like HDR by Barco, these various formats feature brighter colors, deeper blacks, higher quality digital projection and immersive surround sound. RealD 3D: The digital stereoscopic projection technology is the most widely used for 3D presentations. ScreenX: Perhaps inspired by the old Cinerama process, which created a curved effect by synchronizing three 35mm projectors, ScreenX extends the screen on either side to 270 degrees so that the screen appears to wrap around your head. Like 4DX, it was developed by CJ. 70mm film: With a resolution 3½ times greater than traditional 35mm film, this format — which dates to the early days of cinema — gained popularity in the 1950s as movie theaters began competing with television. Seeing a film in 70mm is still a treat: 'Sinners' has been selling out in the format at Oakland's Grand Lake Theatre. Other Bay Area venues with 70mm projectors include the Alamo Drafthouse New Mission, and 70mm IMAX is available at the AMC Metreon and Regal Hacienda Crossings. 35mm film: What was once the industry standard until about 2010 is now a specialty format, with cinephiles gravitating to retrospective screenings. First-run theaters with 35mm projectors include the Roxie, Balboa and Alamo Drafthouse in San Francisco, the Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland, and several museum and retro arthouses.
Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Tom Cruise shows off his 'top guns' in a tight navy T-Shirt as he lands his helicopter following a visit to Pinewood Studios - ahead of the release of his latest Mission: Impossible film
Tom Cruise has showed off his 'top guns' in a fitted navy T-Shirt after landing his helicopter in London. The actor, 62, arrived in the capital in style following a visit to Pinewood Studios in Slough. And Tom no doubt caught the eye as he highlighted his muscular physique in his casual top, which he teamed with a pair of black trousers and white trainers. The action man sported lengthy, dishevelled hair and appeared to squint in the sunshine after wrapping up another day of work. Tom's appearance comes as he counts down to the release of his latest action film, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. The film is set to hit cinemas on May 21, with a special 'filming in IMAX' featurette available for die-hard film buffs. Fans are also able to watch on 4DX, ScreenX and Imax, as well as regular showings. The first teaser trailer for the film was released back in November, as the long-awaited conclusion to the beloved film series confirmed its title after months of delays. Reprising his role as the titular hero Ethan Hunt, Tom is set to take on his biggest mission yet, after a tense cliffhanger saw the spy determined to track down cyber weapon The Entity. The preview offers glimpses of Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg and Vanessa Kirby, while Esai Morales returns as the villainous Gabriel. In the new trailer, fans get a glimpse back through some of the film franchise's most iconic moments, as Ethan pleads with his team to 'trust him one last time.' The filming of the UK scenes of the eighth instalment of the Mission Impossible franchise initially took place between March and December 2022. Production on the eighth film had originally halted so that the cast could promote Part One, and then the SAG-AFTRA strike began causing further delays. It comes after Tom has been declared an 'honorary Brit' as the BFI prepares to honour him after a whopping four decades of making movies in the UK. The American actor, who is believed to own in a property in the swanky Biggin Hill area of London, first made the move across the pond in 2020 for back-to-back Mission: Impossible films. The preview offers glimpses of Hayley Atwell , Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg and Vanessa Kirby , while Esai Morales returns as the villainous Gabriel He's now a regular in the UK, with former co-star sir Kenneth Branagh, 64, revealing the Hollywood A-lister boasts impressive cockney rhyming skills and loves a trip to a country pub. Speaking about the BFI Award, Cruise gushed: 'I'm truly honoured, I've been making films in the UK for over 40 years and have no plans to stop'. Branagh, who starred alongside Cruise in 2008's Valkyrie and have remained friends, told The Times: 'He's an honorary Brit now, with a handy line in Cockney rhyming slang, I've been to the pub with him a few times. 'He finds a quiet corner, enjoys the atmosphere and is always gracious when he gets spotted. He's a natural giggler and just enjoys what he does so much and that's infectious'. He has been spotted at Wimbledon, Victoria Beckham 's 50th, was apart of the King's Coronation, Late Queen's Platinum Jubilee with British friends including The Beckham's, Gordon Ramsay and The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Over the year Cruise has filmed some of his biggest films in in Pinewood, Leavesden and Shepperton studios, from 1985's Legend to 1994's Interview With A Vampire and Edge of Tomorrow in 2014. Speaking about his love of Blightly, he told The Mirror in 2022:'I guess I am an Anglophile. I spend a lot of time in Britain and that's not just for work reasons. I just love being here. Former co-star sir Kenneth Branagh (R), revealing the Hollywood A-lister (L) boasts impressive cockney rhyming skills and loves a trip to a country pub (pictured 2008 movie Valkyrie) 'It's a fantastic blend of old and new. I love seeing the sights, the Tower of London, Nelson's Column, Buckingham Palace and all those fantastic places which are just full of history. 'Britain is trendy, too, and has a lot that other countries then copy. I also love the British countryside. The actor's connection to the UK is made even stronger than to make-up artist daughter Isabella, 32, who lives in Croydon with her her British husband Max Parker. A source who worked with the actor, previously told MailOnline: '[Tom has] fallen in love with everything about the UK, his daughter lives here, he enjoys a good cuppa and he loves the fact he can be himself '.
