Experience U2's Vertigo Tour in IMAX 3D Only at the Megaplex 17 at Jordan Commons
U2 in IMAX 3D Opens Tuesday, January 22nd with Special Midnight Screening. Purchase Tickets Today.
Press Release
Megaplex Theatres, 11 January 2008
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (January 11, 2008) — On Tuesday, January 22nd, audiences will immerse themselves in the energy and emotion of being at a “U2” concert in IMAX 3D. Filmed in South America during U2's Vertigo Tour, "U2 3D" is National Geographic Cinema Ventures (NGCV) first live-action movie shot, produced and exhibited in IMAX 3D and Digital 3D. The film captures the intimacy between band and audience in a unique, visceral way and establishes a new standard in cinematic technology."U2 3D" is distributed by NGCV and rated G.
Directed by Catherine Owens and Mark Pellington, "U2 3D" transforms a series of live concerts by one of the world's most acclaimed bands into a completely new entertainment experience. Owens, U2's visual content director for more than 15 years, and Pellington, who directed U2's "One" video, take viewers on an extraordinary cinematic journey, a quantum leap beyond traditional concert films and traditional 3-D.
"U2 3D" captivated an international audience as a work-in-progress during the 2007 Cannes Film Festival. "When the reviews came in after our screening at Cannes, we were thrilled," said Owens. "We wanted to use this technology to make viewers feel like they were actually at the concert and sometimes even onstage. The feedback from fans, critics and the industry was phenomenal. We have a sneaking suspicion that we have created a paradigm shift in entertainment."
An exclusive to Salt Lake City showing of “U2” in IMAX 3D format will be featured at the Megaplex 17 at Jordan Commons in Sandy, UT. On February 15th “U2 3D” will be released nationally in Dolby Digital 3D and REAL D formats. For information on reserved seating, advanced tickets and movie show times, please call 801-304-INFO or visit the website at
www.megaplextheatres.com.
About Megaplex Theatres
The Megaplex Theatres at Jordan Commons, Gateway, Thanksgiving Point, The Junction and the District are among the most popular theaters in Utah. Owned by local businessman Larry H. Miller, the theatres represent a large portion of the Salt Lake and Utah County movie industry market and are among the top grossing movie theatres in the nation. In addition, the Megaplex Theatres feature regular and large format movie screens, the MOMs—Movies on Monday, MegaPass – dinner and a movie gift options, conference and auditorium rental and the industry-leading guest services team. Megaplex Theaters show times and other group information can be found on the web at www.megaplextheatres.com or by calling (801) 304-INFO (4636).
About National Geographic Cinema Ventures
National Geographic Cinema Ventures (NGCV), formerly known as National Geographic Giant Screen Films, is part of National Geographic Ventures (NGV), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Geographic Society, one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to "increase and diffuse geographic knowledge," National Geographic works to inspire people to care about the planet. Building on its global reputation for remarkable visuals and compelling stories, NGCV produces original 2-D and 3-D productions for the world's largest screens. NGCV also retains distribution rights to one of the largest film libraries in the giant-screen industry.
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