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News from Bree
spymaster@theonering.net
Nov 4 2012, 8:19pm
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48 fps theaters announced for 'Hobbit,' available in 3D only
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 Theaters, at least some of them, where fans can experience The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in 48 frame per second (instead of the decades old 24 fps of traditional film) have been announced for Regal Cinemas. The announcement also says that all 48 fps screenings will be in 3D. It is not known if that pertains only the Regal Cinemas or if that will be universally true. (Editor's note: I hope not!) Many states are not listed and Regal is not the only theater chain that is updating its projection equipment to show director Peter Jackson's Hobbit films as they were shot, in 3D at 48 fps. But, when tickets go on sale November 7, Regal, at least for now, has given consumers the best information about how The Hobbit will be displayed.
The post announcing the high frame rate 3D screenings explains to potential consumers the reason behind the new technology and Jackson's efforts to shoot the films in a new way. It is careful to point out that viewers will be able to watch the film in the 24 fps, stating viewers can see it in 2D, 3D, IMAX, IMAX 3D and "HFR 3D," the term it uses for 48 fps screenings. (Most everybody else calls it 48 fps, but perhaps that will be confusing when James Cameron shoots at 60 fps so it is branding a term to cover both.) To read the entire explanation from Regal and to see its cinema listing, click here on a page they title "The Hobbit 48." (Yes, Regal we are available for branding consultation!) We will post more theater and chain information as it becomes available and more on the technology behind these films in the weeks leading up to its opening. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will be released in the U.S. December 14 with slight variety for markets around the world. Dolby Atmos, a revolutionary new sound system for theaters is also a possibility for The Hobbit but no details of participating locations are available.
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pacochoa
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Nov 5 2012, 2:13am
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. . .ANCHORAGE, Alaska gets the Hobbit in 48fps, but someone near a little town called Chicago is out of luck ?!?!? Did I miss something?
Anybody in the Chicagoland area know of a theatre playing the Hobbit in 48fps?
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Maiarmike
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Nov 5 2012, 2:32am
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Nice! There is a theater near me that will have 48fps.
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I'll probably check it out once in that one, and then see it in IMAX 3D, and maybe a 3rd time in regular old 2D if I like it enough.
"I warn you, if you bore me, I shall take my revenge"
--J.R.R. Tolkien
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Eye's on Guard
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Nov 5 2012, 3:22am
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This list is only for Regal Cinemas, there should be 300-400 more not yet announced. //
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GoodGuyA
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Nov 5 2012, 4:14am
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Hoping for Providence Place IMAX to have it
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The theaters in Massachusetts are quite a hassle to get to and are right smack dab in the city, so a more straight shot option would be best.
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Flame of Udun
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Nov 5 2012, 4:44am
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I got really scared for a moment
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I'm from Chicagoland too and I freaked out for a moment until I read that's only a handful of the 300-400 more to come. A must-see showing that is on my list is at 3d 48fps with Dolby Atmos (probably will be at the ShowPlace Icon theater in Chicago)
"'Ai! ai!' wailed Legolas. 'A Balrog! A Balrog is come!'
Gimli stared with wide eyes. 'Durin's Bane!' he cried, and letting his axe fall he covered his face.
'A Balrog,' muttered Gandalf. 'Now I understand. What an evil fortune! And I am already weary.''
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makonix
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Nov 5 2012, 5:02am
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from Hoyts Cinemas FB page
Sites equipped for 48fps include:
Sydney
Penrith, Broadway, Chatswood
Melbourne
Westfield, Melbourne Central, Chadstone, Highpoint, Carousel, Norwood
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Owain
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Nov 5 2012, 5:28am
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AMC will probably be your best bet.//
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Middle Earth is New Zealand!
"Question everything, embrace the bad, and hold on to the good."
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UncleThorin
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Nov 5 2012, 5:34am
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Cinemark (Century Theaters) seems to be the same way...
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Hello, I finally came out of Lurkwood to post this. (har har :p)
I was going to make a new thread asking about this, but I found the following page at Cinemark:
http://cinemark.com/cinemark-hobbit-advance-tickets
Which, in turn, has a Hobbit "HFR" FAQ, found here:
http://cinemark.com/Cinemark-Hobbit-HFR3D-FAQ
Looks to be 3D HFR only. Really disappointed; wanted to try it out 2D. :(
I've emailed them asking for confirmation, so I will share it if anyone's interested.
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UncleThorin
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Nov 5 2012, 6:54am
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Sorry, I should have added that Cinemark mentions also having a LotR marathon, including a free trilogy marathon "commemorative lanyard and badge" while supplies last. I wonder if AMC will follow suit.
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DanielLB
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Nov 5 2012, 7:59am
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I posted this last week. Has some others on it
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48fps cinemas:
U.S.A:
Rave Franklin Park 16 – Toledo, OH
Rave Fallen Timbers 14 – Maumee, OH
Rave Ann Arbor 20 – Ypsilanti, MI
Rave Buckland Hills 18 – Manchester, CT
Rave Connecticut Post 14 – Milford, CT
Rave Fairfax Corner 14 – Fairfax, VA
Rave Davenport 18 – Davenport, IA
Rave Southpoint 17 – Durham, NC
Rave 18 – Los Angeles, CA
Rave Baldwin Hills 15 – Baldwin Hills, CA
Sherman Oaks, California: Arclight cinema
Pasadena, California: Arclight cinema
Huntsville, Alabama: Monaco Pictures
Memphis, Tennessee: Malco Paradiso
Brookville, Wisconsin: Marcus Majestic
Madison, Wisconsin: Marcus Point
Mequon, Wisconsin: Marcus North Shore
Hollywood, California: Grauman’s Chinese theater
San Diego, California: Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18
Orlando, Florida: AMC theater
Saco Maine: Cinemagic IMAX
Sandy, Utah: IMAX at Jordan Commons
Seattle, Washington: The Cinerama (expected)
Canada:
West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada: Xtreme Theatre
New Zealand:
Wellington: The Embassy Theatre
Auckland, New Zealand: Event Cinemas Newmarket
Germany:
Münster, Germany: Cineplex Münster
U.K:
Liverpool, United Kingdom: ODEON Cinema
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dormouse
Gondolin
Nov 5 2012, 8:16am
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Had to laugh at the UK's list...
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It is a little.... er..... brief! 
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Nov 5 2012, 8:23am
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I've got my theater on the list! Just need to put in for the day off now. 
"There is a long road yet," said Gandalf. "But it is the last road," said Bilbo.
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Kristin Thompson
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Nov 5 2012, 8:59am
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but it has theaters in only 37 states. There will be other theaters with 48 fps capability.
By the way, fps means "frames per second" as is a universal measure of how fast the film moves through the exposure gate. "HFR" means "high frame rate" and is specific to these new shooting speeds above the sound-era standard of 24 fps.
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Sunflower
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Nov 5 2012, 10:52am
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Both of the big theaters in my town have it--I thought we were "Smallbany" (what the students from NYC call us ). We must be a bigger deal than I thought. There's only 1 IMAX screen though--at Crossgates. Which means that for the midnight showing, I'm not going to have a choice--it's 3D 48 and not 2D. Oh well!
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Sinister71
Dor-Lomin
Nov 5 2012, 3:49pm
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When ROTK came out the AMC near me did the same thing I still have my badge pass from that day
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So here is to hoping they do the same this time around 
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SteveDJ
Ossiriand
Nov 5 2012, 6:16pm
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Seattle Cinerama now CONFIRMED
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According to their Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/SeattleCinerama):
"We're geeking out pretty hard right now... just received confirmation that we will in fact be showing the 3D 48fps version of THE HOBBIT! Tickets will officially go on sale Nov 7!"
There seem to still be questions about the sound (per the comments).
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breezin
Lindon
Nov 6 2012, 4:58am
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48 fps 3D showings at Harkins Theatres
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Also in the US:
Arizona Mills 25 - Tempe, AZ
Arrowhead Fountains 18 - Peoria, AZ
Bricktown 18 - Oklahoma City, OK
Christown 14 - Phoenix, AZ
Flagstaff 11 - Flagstaff, AZ
Gateway Pavilions - Avondale, AZ
Park West 14 - Peoria, AZ
San Tan Village 16 - Gilbert, AZ
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breezin
Lindon
Nov 6 2012, 5:53am
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Leonard Nimoy is listed as a cast member
http://www.harkinstheatres.com/movieDetails.aspx?movieId=117739
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DanielLB
Elvenhome
Nov 6 2012, 8:18am
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Somebody should be keeping track of these 48fps cinemas
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So that when it comes nearer to the time, people know exactly which will be showing the film/s at 48fps. TORn could then post it on the homepage.
I'd volunteer if no-one else wants to ...
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imin
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Nov 6 2012, 10:48am
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I nominate you for the UK cinemas, please :) //
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Fardragon
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Nov 6 2012, 2:36pm
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I thought everyone knew that?
A Far Dragon is the best kind...
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Eleniel
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Nov 6 2012, 3:05pm
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I'm down on the south coast, and I'd prefer not to have to take the whole family to London...
"Choosing Trust over Doubt gets me burned once in a while, but I'd rather be singed than hardened."
¯ Victoria Monfort
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Lusitano
Dor-Lomin
Nov 6 2012, 3:08pm
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for world 48 fps Sherlock style tracking!
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Eye's on Guard
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Nov 6 2012, 4:23pm
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I'm making a Google Map of the list from 48fpsmovies.com
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The name of it is The Hobbit in 48fps and it's set to Public, though I'm not really sure how one would find user made maps. I'll be updating it as often as I can.
EDIT: Edited formatting.
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