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Christopher Nolan is making history by filming 'The Odyssey' entirely on IMAX cameras, a first for feature films. The project follows 'Oppenheimer’s' massive IMAX success, prompting Nolan to push for lighter, quieter film cameras. Universal describes it as a "mythic action epic" shot globally with new IMAX tech. Once Nolan wraps, the upgraded cameras will be available for other filmmakers.

Key Points: Christopher Nolan Shoots 'The Odyssey' Entirely on IMAX Film

  • Nolan pushes IMAX to refine film cameras for 'The Odyssey'
  • First full IMAX feature film in cinematic history
  • Follows 'Oppenheimer’s' $190M IMAX success
  • New cameras to be rented post-production
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Christopher Nolan's 'Odyssey' shot entirely on Imax film

Nolan pioneers full IMAX film for 'The Odyssey,' reimagining Homer’s epic with groundbreaking camera tech after 'Oppenheimer' success.

"Chris called me up and said if you can solve the problems, I’ll make Odyssey 100% in IMAX. – Rich Gelfond, IMAX CEO"

Washington, May 15

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' will shoot entirely on Imax film cameras, a first for a commercial feature.

Nolan likes the big-screen format. However, filming a complete feature film on the famously big, loud and unwieldy Imax film cameras (unlike the lighter, quieter digital Imax cameras, used in recent films such as Thunderbolts and the upcoming Superman) was unworkable, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

While Nolan has earlier worked on historical and science fiction films like 'Oppenheimer', 'Inception' and 'Interstellar', this project signals a new direction. 'The Odyssey' is rooted in ancient mythology, following the journey of Odysseus as he faces gods, monsters, and challenges while trying to return home after the Trojan War.

As per The Hollywood Reporter, Universal in a statement shared, "Christopher Nolan's next film The Odyssey is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand-new IMAX film technology." This also marks the first time Homer's foundational tale will be brought to IMAX screens.

After the success of 'Oppenheimer', which earned more than USD190 million on Imax screens, some 20 percent of its total gross, Nolan challenged the company to improve its cameras, to make them lighter and quieter, and to solve issues with scanning and processing the cameras' 70 mm film stock, to allow him to easily watch dailies as he shot.

"Chris called me up and said If you can figure out how to solve the problems, will make [Odyssey] 100 percent in Imax. And that's what we're doing," said Imax CEO Rich Gelfond, speaking at the company's annual press lunch in Cannes. "He forced us to rethink that side of our business, our film recorders, our film cameras," as per The Hollywood Reporter.

The new film cameras are reserved for Nolan for now, but after he wraps The Odyssey, Imax will begin renting them out to other directors.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Nolan is pushing cinema technology forward again! After Oppenheimer's success, I'm excited to see how he brings ancient mythology to life with IMAX film. Hope they release it in Indian theaters with proper IMAX screens - not those fake 'IMAX experience' ones we often get here.
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Priya M.
As a film student in Mumbai, this is inspiring! But I wonder if this focus on expensive film technology creates barriers for young filmmakers. Our indie scene thrives on digital. Still, can't wait to see the results on big screen! 🤩
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Arjun S.
The Odyssey is such an important story - reminds me of our own epic Mahabharata. Hope Nolan does justice to the source material and doesn't just focus on visual spectacle. Indian audiences appreciate deep storytelling along with technical brilliance.
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Sanjana P.
After Bahubali and RRR showed what Indian cinema can do with grand visuals, it's great to see Hollywood pushing boundaries too. But ticket prices for IMAX here are too high for common people. Hope they have normal screen options also.
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Vikram J.
Respect for Nolan sticking to film in digital age! But IMAX cameras are so heavy - how will they shoot intimate scenes? Our Bollywood filmmakers manage great visuals with smaller cameras. Technology isn't everything - story matters most.
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Neha T.
Excited for this! But hope they cast diversely - not just white actors for ancient Greek roles. After seeing Indian actors in international projects like Dev Patel in 'The Green Knight', would love to see more representation in big films like this.

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