JJ Abrams returns Star Wars to Kodak Film

[CameraQuest]

"J.J. Abrams shot the latest Star Wars — ironically one of the first franchises to move away from film — on 65mm film, said Andrew Evenski, president and general manager of Kodak's (KODK) entertainment and commercial films division.

"We've had a lot of success with people coming back to film, mainly because (of) the aesthetics of it," Evenski said. "It's more natural looking."

USA Today Story Here

 

[lynnb]

Encouraging story, and thanks for the link which mentions other recent big-budget films shot on Kodak film. It would be great if base demand from the film industry can keep consumer film prices reasonable into the future.

 

[02Pilot]

Apparently Tarantino's The Hateful Eight is the first movie shot and screened in 70mm Ultra Panavision since Khartoum in 1966.

http://www.theverge.com/2015/12/8/9867742/the-hateful-eight-70mm-ultra-panavision-quentin-tarantino

 

[SolaresLarrave]

I recall that the second trilogy was shot in digital... or not? At least part of it was.

 

[zuikologist]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

 

[zuikologist]

According to the article, Phantom Menace was shot on film and digital.

I recall that the second trilogy was shot in digital... or not? At least part of it was.

 

[YYV_146]

Apparently Tarantino's The Hateful Eight is the first movie shot and screened in 70mm Ultra Panavision since Khartoum in 1966.

http://www.theverge.com/2015/12/8/9867742/the-hateful-eight-70mm-ultra-panavision-quentin-tarantino

I remember reading somewhere that the full-size Ultra Pana projection reels were ~350 pounds each...too bad I don't live near any of the designated 70mm theaters. Would love to see that in full glory.

 

[NY_Dan]

Let the film be with you.

 

[BillBingham2]

Let the film be with you.

And also with you.....

Sorry, wrong group......

Hi, I'm Bill, I'm a.......

Dang, twice in a row:bang:

It is very good to hear that folks realize that digital isn't all it's cracked up to be.

B2 (;->

 

[shadowfox]

 

[kiss-o-matic]

I recall that the second trilogy was shot in digital... or not? At least part of it was.

There is no second trilogy if you are referring to star wars.

 

[rhl-oregon]

I wonder if anyone (else, that is) remembers a second feature film offered free once you paid for the ticket to the original late-night SW opening. Bonus points if you stayed and actually watched the freebie, however awful.

 

[kxl]

There is no second trilogy if you are referring to star wars.

Not to get all geeky, but of course there is.

1st trilogy - the original trilogy from 1977-1983

2nd trilogy - aka the prequel trilogy from 1999-2005

 

[lxmike]

thanks for sharing , interesting to know

 

[squirrel$$$bandit]

Saw this movie last night and I thought it was terrific. Looks beautiful, too.

 

[kiss-o-matic]

2nd trilogy - aka the prequel trilogy from 1999-2005

heresy

[filler]

 

[Cyriljay]

I have seen this two weeks ago . Great film.
I did not know about the film process .

It is a great news .

 

[Trius]

Saw this movie last night and I thought it was terrific. Looks beautiful, too.

Yes, it looks beautiful, and I saw it in Rochester whence the film was manufactured. 😀

But ... I can't (yet) say it was "terrific" ... good, very good, but not excellent. I reserve the right to revise my opinion upon subsequent viewings.

I thought Carrie Fisher's role was compromised by the lines she was given, and she couldn't work miracles.

OK, an actual review of the film is OT ... I love the fact that the film stock was manufactured right here in ROCHESTER! :angel:

 

[Vics]

I saw it on the 26th Imax+3D, and I liked it a lot, but my eleven year old grandson pronounced it "the best movie ever made!" (He's never seen North Dallas Forty...)

 

[Faintandfuzzy]

I recall that the second trilogy was shot in digital... or not? At least part of it was.

Yes...locked in forever at 1080P