"Back in the cinema by popular demand..."

[Txim_Asawl]

That's what the program websites of movie theaters in my area (Ruhr area, Germany) are reading today - "awarded with 3 Academy Awards, in Real-D 3D..." - Avatar us back at the movies... of course, just the regular version... man, would that have been a surprise if they'd snuck a director's cut by under the radar, huh?

:nlol:

I guess the "popular demand" was also prompted by Fox officials wishing to raise the fox, err box office scores before the DVD is released.

Or it was persistent Avatards calling for it to return.

Whatever the reason, I'm delighted.

Wiggling happy bare toes,

~*Txim Asawl*~

[Pandora is Real...]

Ha cool. Its still playing at my theater. Hasn't stopped since the realease!

[Txim_Asawl]

Nice thing is, I can now have a Sam Worthington double-feature with Clash of the Titans opening, too... Perseus Sully, anyone?

:nlol:

Still wiggling bare toes happily,

~*Txim Asawl*~

[Hesperax]

Ah, a fellow mate from the Ruhr valley!

Im UCI Duisburg war Avatar mal für ein Wochenende draussen, nu isser wieder da mit 2 Vorstellungen am Tag.

[Txim_Asawl]

Well, it seems that there are quite a few German native speakers around here, even those coming from the Ruhrpott.

In Mülheim war er schon länger aus dem Programm (zumindest ium Forum) und ist ab heute wieder da... ich hab ihn aber bisher immer in Duisburg gesehen.
Woops, who hit the German button? :nlol:

mit nackten Zehen wackelnd,

~*Txim Asawl*~

[Spock]

I've got German friends.

[superpidrooo]

AVATAR stills in theaters near my town but it´s a bad schedule for me... the session is at twelve o'clock in the night :nsad:

[SnowRider]

The movie's theatrical run here ends tonight.

In less than an hour, the penultimate showing will begin.

I was thinking of going down to the theater and seeing the movie One Last Time, but I think I will wait until the DVD comes out in three weeks.

[Fighter-of-Wars]

still playing around here for awhile. Its going till the 8th I know for sure. How long after that? Who knows.

[SnowRider]

Supposedly the second-run theater here will have the movie sometime in the next few weeks.

I'll probably go see the movie one time there when they get it.

[iluvneytiri]

Still playing here since December 18, 2009, in both 2D and 3D. Just saw it for the 40th time tonight!

[Na'viTirea]

oh my god, i hope it comes to Australia!

[Kaname]

That's awesome!
The movie is still playing here and I'm watching it for my 10th time

[Demiurgos]

I've got German friends.

Ich auch ! :rotfl:

[Past Present Fortune]

It never left the IMAX closest to me, I guess some of us are just lucky, LOL.

[AtanZeko]

Avatar is at the Hollywood second run theater in my city for $1.75 with a Tuesday special of a $1.25. Not bad if you don't mind sticky floors and somewhat threadbare seats.

[Tukru]

Still playing here since December 18, 2009, in both 2D and 3D. Just saw it for the 40th time tonight!
Ummm... WHAT!? 40th time?

[Past Present Fortune]

Ummm... WHAT!? 40th time?

Exactly what I thought, 40 times is definitely overkill IMO but it's good overkill in the case of Avatar, LOL.

[TheIknimaya]

Exactly what I thought, 40 times is definitely overkill IMO but it's good overkill in the case of Avatar, LOL.

40 time may seem overkill, but this is Avatar we're talking about!

When the Blu Ray comes out I am going to watch it much more than 40 times!

[Theta-3]

The cinema in my town still shows Avatar too (since release without break). This movie is indeed outstanding!

[Ash]

About the same here (region of Cologne) - UCI did add an evening showing to the afternoon showing again(at least for now) and the Cinedom is giving Avatar three showings a day since weeks(and talking to the employee taking reservations on the phone, it likely will be the same for next week) Only the OV which they had for this week will be taken out again.
But here I am starting to hope that they will show it until very very close to the DVD-release.

[iluvneytiri]

Ummm... WHAT!? 40th time?

YES, and now it's 41 times!!:nsmile:

[iluvneytiri]

Exactly what I thought, 40 times is definitely overkill IMO but it's good overkill in the case of Avatar, LOL.

40 times may sound like overkill, but no matter how many times I see AVATAR, I never feel that I've seen it enough times. It's like enjoying a really good meal. Are you going to stop having good meals because you've already had 40 good meals in the past? No. The same goes for Avatar. It's food for my mind and spirit. I just want to go over and over again, and feel very sad each time the movie is over.

[Colonel Quaritch]

41 times puts my measly 2 to shame :(

[iluvneytiri]

41 times puts my measly 2 to shame :(

Go see it a few more times if you can!

[SnowRider]

I have seen Avatar "only" 23 times.

[Colonel Quaritch]

I'll watch it several hundred times once I own the Bluray.

[Fighter-of-Wars]

I'll watch it several hundred times once I own the Bluray.

Same here.

[Past Present Fortune]

I'll watch it several hundred times once I own the Bluray.

I have to agree with this, I guess overkill doesn't apply to Avatar, LOL.

[X.,.Pandora.,.X]

spock...how did u get the battle officer thing in ur sig...... oh and yeah avatar was re-released here....but clash of the titans came and kicked it out again

[iluvneytiri]

I'll watch it several hundred times once I own the Bluray.

You bet! And I'm buying the largest LCD HDTV I can afford ONLY to watch Avatar! Never felt the need for a new TV before.

[TheIknimaya]

I'll watch it several hundred times once I own the Bluray.

Pretty much. I will watch Avatar so many times once I own the Blu Ray I will probably wear the disc out! :nlol: I am worried how many times I will watch it... :nlol:

Can't overload on Avatar though. You can never watch it too many times or listen to the soundtrack enough.

[iluvneytiri]

Pretty much. I will watch Avatar so many times once I own the Blu Ray I will probably wear the disc out! :nlol: I am worried how many times I will watch it... :nlol:

Can't overload on Avatar though. You can never watch it too many times or listen to the soundtrack enough.

You are a true fan, ma tsmukan! You are one of the People!

[Kaname]

40 times may sound like overkill, but no matter how many times I see AVATAR, I never feel that I've seen it enough times. It's like enjoying a really good meal. Are you going to stop having good meals because you've already had 40 good meals in the past? No. The same goes for Avatar. It's food for my mind and spirit. I just want to go over and over again, and feel very sad each time the movie is over.

OMG! That was awesome, I'm definitely quoting you on that one the next time someone asks me why I've seen it 10 times. Thank you so much! :nlol:

[Eytu'cha]

i hope it comes to my town at least for 1 time

[TheIknimaya]

You are a true fan, ma tsmukan! You are one of the People!

Irayo ma tsmukan!

I can't wait for the Blu Ray. Also, like you, I am probably getting a new TV in the next little while, a 42" or 50" Plasma most likely. I was already planning on a new TV before Avatar was coming out on Blu Ray, but now that it is releasing soon, I desire the new TV even more now!

[Hometree]

It's food for my mind and spirit. I just want to go over and over again, and feel very sad each time the movie is over.

^this...

One theater playing it in 3D around here. Not sure for how much longer? A bit of a haul to get to but me and a friend made the trek on Easter night as they are only doing a 9:00 pm showing. Oh so worth it!! Brings my total up to 7.
We were not alone as they theater was pretty well full!

[Txim_Asawl]

Heh, as I wrote earlier (meant as a joke), I could well do that Perseus Sully double feature... they're showing Avatar in Real D 3D at 4.45 pm and then Clash of the Titans in Real D 3D at 8.15 pm at the theatre near my place... although I'm kinda biased. Sam Worthington will always remain in my mind as the guy who played Jake.

Wiggling bare toes,

~*Txim Asawl*~

[Na'vi_supporter]

I can't wait for the Blu Ray. Also, like you, I am probably getting a new TV in the next little while, a 42" or 50" Plasma most likely. I was already planning on a new TV before Avatar was coming out on Blu Ray, but now that it is releasing soon, I desire the new TV even more now!

haha, exactly this. With the exception I really hadn't had any need for the TV before Avatar. I can't decide which size 46"/50" because my viewing distance is only 2 meters, but never mind... bigger will be OK for Avatar in full HD :nlol:. I think I will be the most hated person at my home: "what a hell, why the new TV??? :rotfl:"

[Elequin]

I really hope they do that here. Theres only a few theaters that are still playing Avatar, and none of them are in 3-D Thanks to the recent 3D movies that have came out.

[Demiurgos]

haha, exactly this. With the exception I really hadn't had any need for the TV before Avatar. I can't decide which size 46"/50" because my viewing distance is only 2 meters, but never mind... bigger will be OK for Avatar in full HD :nlol:. I think I will be the most hated person at my home: "what a hell, why the new TV??? :rotfl:"

As you mention a viewing distance of only two meters, even 42'' may do for you just fine !
However, if you or anyone else here decides for new TV set consider these facts before buying:

1. Get the TV set with higher contrast ratio !
2. ..... with higher color saturation
3. .... lower motion blur ( 100HZ+, 200Hz is better or plasma TV's have 600HZ noMotion Blur technology)
4 It should be Full HD (1080p).
5.If you can choose between the brands, choose : SONY (LCD), LG (LCD), Panasonic (plasma) or Sharp (plasma).

[Txim_Asawl]

OK, done it... I booked a round-trip to Pandora, then ancient Greece and back home coming Sunday (I still hope to end up stuck on Pandora... it didn't work so far) - both movies in Real-D 3D, of course... Lets see how Sam does against the Titans.

Wiggling toes happily,

~*Txim Asawl*~

[TheIknimaya]

As you mention a viewing distance of only two meters, even 42'' may do for you just fine !
However, if you or anyone else here decides for new TV set consider these facts before buying:

1. Get the TV set with higher contrast ratio !
2. ..... with higher color saturation
3. .... lower motion blur ( 100HZ+, 200Hz is better or plasma TV's have 600HZ noMotion Blur technology)
4 It should be Full HD (1080p).
5.If you can choose between the brands, choose : SONY (LCD), LG (LCD), Panasonic (plasma) or Sharp (plasma).

Yes, if you do decide on an LCD HDTV I would say buy a Sony or Samsung. Haven't had any experience with LG though. If you buy a Plasma HDTV, LG and Panasonic make good plasmas. Plasmas are the holy grail for movie watching.

[AtanZeko]

I already have a Blue Ray player on my Christmas list.

[madman]

Wonder how long until HDTV 3d becomes more available. I'm the kind of guy that will buy a 3d HDTV just for avatar.

[Grifff]

good news for you a saw an advert for a sony hd 3d tv on sky 1 the other day

[TheIknimaya]

Wonder how long until HDTV 3d becomes more available. I'm the kind of guy that will buy a 3d HDTV just for avatar.

Yes but you need to be aware of the costs. 3D TV's are not ridiculously expensive, but they aren't exactly cheap.

The cheapest 3D TV in Canada at least, is $2499 for a 40" Samsung LED LCD TV. You will need a 3D Blu Ray player to play the 3D blu rays which is $399 for the Samsung player. (Only player out currently, more are coming).

If you have a receiver and want to connect your 3D blu ray player to it, you will need a new receiver that has HDMI 1.4 which is needed to transmit all the data on a 3D Blu Ray disc.

If the 3D glasses don't come with the TV you will need to buy them, which cost around $149-$200 for one pair. Then the 3D Blu Rays will no doubt cost more than regular Blu Rays.

So all of that, is roughly $4000 CDN.

So as you can see, it's not ridiculously expensive, but it is not exactly cheap either.

[Txim_Asawl]

Well, I have returned from my double Sam feature... and, damn, I didn't make it to Pandora yet again... I came back to see the other Sam in Clash of the Titans - and I must say, even though I was kidding initially, when calling him "Perseus Sully", his acting the hero who has to grow into his shoes (pun intended, since Perseus starts off barefoot... even though his toes aren't blue this time... :nlol:) is an almost exact copy of his acting in Avatar. Oh, BTW, if you intend to spend extra money to watch it in 3D: DON'T!! It's a waste of money, since the 3D effects have been added by CGI in post-production. It was filmed with 2D cameras and pimped up afterwards. And it shows.
Fun thing is, that we have again a girl saving Sam's butt... however, Io will never be even remotely as graceful, as deeply emotional and as hot as Neytiri is.

As far as the future of 3D quality and CGI/computer animation are concerned, I saw a trailer today that blew me away... never before had I seen better animated raindrops or ruffled feathers in 3D than in the trailer to Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole. That could be another must-see, when it comes out.

Wiggling toes, having returned from the Pandora-ancient Greece round trip,

~*Txim Asawl*~

[iluvneytiri]

OMG! That was awesome, I'm definitely quoting you on that one the next time someone asks me why I've seen it 10 times. Thank you so much! :nlol:

You're welcome! And now I have seen AVATAR 45 times already. The last time was last night (April 11). I never get tired of Avatar!!!

[iluvneytiri]

Ummm... WHAT!? 40th time?

Now it's 45 times!:nsmile:

[Txim_Asawl]

Considering the numbers you're giving us here, I seem to be a harmless case, having seen it only 6 times where it was made for being seen, that is on the big screen (5 times Real-D 3D - German-dubbed, once 2D - original English version).

:nwink:

Wiggling bare toes,

~*Txim Asawl*~

[Skizz]

Now it's 45 times!:nsmile:
How much have you spent on avatar already?

[iluvneytiri]

How much have you spent on avatar already?

Please don't ask! It's a lot, and it will be much more when I buy a large LCD HDTV just to watch the Avatar Blu Ray. I'm buying the new TV ONLY to watch Avatar. If there were no Avatar, I'd have no use for a an expensive TV. You could probably call me an Avatar addict.:nwink:

[TheIknimaya]

Please don't ask! It's a lot, and it will be much more when I buy a large LCD HDTV just to watch the Avatar Blu Ray. I'm buying the new TV ONLY to watch Avatar. If there were no Avatar, I'd have no use for a an expensive TV. You could probably call me an Avatar addict.:nwink:

I think a new HDTV just to watch Avatar is awesome. If I wasn't already planning a new HDTV soon, Avatar might have made me change my mind!

Just out of curiosity, what LCD TV are you thinking of buying?