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Edmonton Journal
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Edmonton Journal
F1: The Movie mixes ho-hum character development with some fist-pumping race action
Article content If you're starting to sense some by-the-book character development, you're not far off. We've seen this kind of macho matchup before, and Sonny's burgeoning romance with the team's female head technician (Kerry Condon) isn't so much a question of will-they-won't-they but they-will-but-when. Though given that the movie runs a staggering two hours and 36 minutes from bumper to bumper, that still provides some tension. Still, if the attractive human characters do little to surprise us, the car races are a mix of astonishment and beauty, and they hold up well on the biggest of big screens, including Imax. (If you want to see this at all, watch it in theatres and not on AppleTV, which has the streaming rights down the road.) Cinematographer Claudio Miranda (another Top Gun: Maverick veteran) starts things off with a bang, as racing cars appear to be driving through exploding fireworks. And he keeps things moving with shots from inside the cramped cars as well as from cameras perched on the vehicles' edges (and sometimes swinging wildly through 90 degrees) and all around the track. Even pit stops, which are timed in tenths of a second, add to the frantic pace of the race scenes, though whether they conform to reality I'll leave to more track-savvy specialists. For this non-racing-fan critic, the title is a perfect match for the film. Yes it's formulaic. But it's fast enough to finish strong regardless. F1: The Movie opens June 27 in theatres.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Imax China CEO on Tariffs, Ne Zha 2 Impact
Imax China is aggressively adding screens across the country, betting on big local and US productions to boost its sales. Partner Wanda Film, China's largest movie exhibitor, is planning to replace 27 premium format screens with Imax's larger high-tech jumbo screens. In a wide-ranging conversation, Bloomberg's Stephen Engle discusses the impact of the trade war and Ne Zha 2 with CEO Daniel Manwaring. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Bloomberg
20-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Imax China CEO on Tariffs, Ne Zha 2 Impact
Imax China is aggressively adding screens across the country, betting on big local and US productions to boost its sales. Partner Wanda Film, China's largest movie exhibitor, is planning to replace 27 premium format screens with Imax's larger high-tech jumbo screens. In a wide-ranging conversation, Bloomberg's Stephen Engle discusses the impact of the trade war and Ne Zha 2 with CEO Daniel Manwaring. (Source: Bloomberg)
Los Angeles Times
16-06-2025
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
Imax adds China screens with Wanda, betting on blockbusters
Imax Corp.'s Chinese arm is aggressively adding screens across the country, betting on big local and US productions to boost its sales in the world's second-largest film market. Partner Wanda Film Holding Co., China's largest movie exhibitor, is planning to replace 27 premium format screens with Imax's larger high-tech jumbo screens in cities from Beijing to Xi'an, the companies said Monday. Imax China Holding Inc., which currently runs about 800 screens in China, drew a record 22 million moviegoers from January to May, up 106% from a year earlier, largely thanks to fantasy film 'Ne Zha 2.' The overall movie attendance in China rose about 27% in the same period, the firm said. Wanda operates more than 50% of China's Imax screens, Li Jinbo, assistant president of Wanda Film and general manager of Wanda's cinema chain, said at a corporate event in Shanghai. The cinema chain is seeking to boost the number of premium format auditoriums across the country, he said. Shares of Wanda Film rose 3.6%, while Imax China advanced 4.6%. China's movie industry has been facing a boom-and-bust cycle as many new titles produced during the pandemic years weren't released until 2023, raising box office sales to $7.7 billion. The following year, box office sales fell by 23%. While 'Ne Zha 2' has boosted ticket sales this year, film executives have raised concerns that other new titles may be hit by waning demand. Imax, however, is projecting that its attendance will keep growing as consumers seek larger screens to watch big productions with friends and family. 'If people choose to go to movie theaters, they're going to have to have a clear reason why,' Daniel Manwaring, head of Imax China, said in Shanghai. 'Is this a movie that deserves my time and money? Imax is the only company that is answering that question head-on. We guarantee the experience.' This summer, Imax is counting on Chinese and Hollywood titles such as the war epic 'Dongji Rescue,' directed by Guan Hu and Fei Zhenxiang, Universal Pictures' 'Jurassic World Rebirth' and Apple Inc.'s 'F1.' Walt Disney Co.'s 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' is expected to be released on Imax screens late this year. Imax China is also planning to release five local films shot on Imax cameras. Out of 73 films released on Imax screens in China last year, 34 were local, including at least two movies shot for Imax, according to the company. The company is seeking to maintain the balance between local and foreign films being released on its screens, Manwaring said. 'The film business needs to make movies sensational and big,' he said. 'At least in China, I am very optimistic about the long-term moviegoing audience.' Kim writes for Bloomberg.
Hamilton Spectator
14-06-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Six Nations production company and Laurier University explore plans for new hub
A Six Nations production company and Laurier University are in talks to revitalize a storied building in downtown Brantford. RedDoor Collective and the school are coming together to 'explore' a global Indigenous innovation centre and immersive shared reality cinemas (an experience that makes audience members feel like a part of what they're watching, like an Imax movie) in downtown Brantford, according to a joint media release. 'We envision a platform for Indigenous youth, creators, researchers and entrepreneurs, bringing together academics, industry leaders and community organizations to cocreate new models of success,' RedDoor Collective founder Gary Joseph said in the release. The idea includes a state-of-the-art sound stage the size of two basketball courts, and a cinema sharing 'immersive' and 'interactive' Indigenous storytelling that is 'grounded in community,' the release said. One Market Street was at one time the site of a trading post. An 'official decree' said it was to remain 'a free and open market' for Six Nations of the Grand River and Brantford settlers, according to the Laurier website. However, the land was expropriated and turned into a shopping mall. In 2014, Laurier University bought it from the City of Brantford. The 300,000-square-foot building is now home to a student commons with social and study spaces, classrooms, offices and student services. The university previously said it is 'mindful of the complex history' of the land and is 'working towards restoring mutual benefit as part of its commitment to reconciliation and Indigeneity.' This has included MarketFest, a free public marketplace of Indigenous vendors and celebration of 'contemporary Indigenous thinkers, makers and musicians,' the university said. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
