The Twilight Saga: Eclipse takes in $9 million in the IMAX format
"We are very pleased with these results, and particularly how they reflect the broadening audience demographic for IMAX," said IMAX's Chief Executive Officer Richard L. Gelfond. "This film marks the 17th consecutive IMAX DMR release to open number one at the box office, demonstrating the ongoing association between the IMAX brand and event-status films."
"We think this release helps introduce The IMAX Experience to an increasingly-expanding audience and we are pleased with the positive response so far," added Greg Foster, IMAX's Chairman and President, Filmed Entertainment. "Summit Entertainment has been a great partner to work with, and we're very happy with the way IMAX has been incorporated into their impressive marketing campaign."
Directed by David Slade (30 Days of Night, Hard Candy) and starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse has been digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience with proprietary IMAX DMR (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images coupled with IMAX's customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio create a unique environment that make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.
In The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between Edward and Jacob -- knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.
About the Twilight Saga film series
The Twilight Saga film series stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson and tells the story of 17-year-old Bella Swan who moves to the small town of Forks, Washington to live with her father, and becomes drawn to Edward Cullen, a pale, mysterious classmate who seems determined to push her away. But neither can deny the attraction that pulls them together...even when Edward confides that he and his family are vampires. The action-packed, modern day vampire love story Twilight, the first film in the series, was released in theatres on November 21, 2008 to a blockbuster reception. The second installment of the film franchise, The Twilight Saga: New Moon starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, was released November 20, 2009. The franchise has grossed over $1.2 billion in worldwide box office ticket sales to date.
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse was released June 30th, 2010 and stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Billy Burke, Ashley Greene, Jackson Rathbone, Nikki Reed, Kellan Lutz. The film is directed by David Slade.
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GeekStar
Just hurry up and get this Twilight crap over with please.I dont think I've ever thrown up so much in life,not even when I had the flu.
3 years agoby @vendetta28Flag
Joker926
That's good for them; hate Twilight with a passion, and will be laughing manically when Inception beats their IMAX Box Office. >:D
3 years agoby @joker926Flag
Spongebob_Boxofficepants
but Eclipse is still better than those past vampire craps (yes you,twilight and new moon)
3 years agoby @spongebob-boxofficepantsFlag
IamBATMAN
just think of all the houses that could have been powered by that even bigger load of garbage Avatar when it was showing...
different strokes for different folks people, get over it
3 years agoby @iambatmanFlag
Ev1l_Sp00n
I thought IMAX would only show decent films, as they would look stunning on there big screen's
3 years agoby @ev1l-sp00nFlag
Diaigma
Twilight movies: Hit and Run :P
3 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
I totally agree
3 years agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Orionbolt
I totally agree( and it has nothing to do with the fact that I hate twilight and/or live in the ghetto.
3 years agoby @orionboltFlag
The Kwisatz Haderach
hahaha thats a good point Andrew
3 years agoby @the-kwisatz-haderachFlag
Andrew Kosarko
Do you know how many homes in the ghettos could be powered by the electricity being used by the IMAX projectors for this garbage?
3 years agoby @andrew-kosarkoFlag