Studio Movie Grill Arlington and Royal Lane Privileged to Host Early Showings of "Interstellar" in Breathtakingly Crisp 70mm Format

Studio Movie Grill Arlington and Royal Lane Privileged to Host Early Showings of "Interstellar" in Breathtakingly Crisp 70mm Format

DALLAS, Oct. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Studio Movie Grill (www.studiomoviegrill.com) is thrilled to announce that its Arlington and Royal Lane locations will be among a select few theaters to present Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" in 70mm format. These showings are set for November 4; the film's national release is Friday, November 7. Advance tickets will be available October 1 on the Studio Movie Grill website.

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"The early showings of 'Interstellar' will be truly exclusive events. We're excited to bring our loyal customers an experience that no ordinary multiplex could offer," remarked Studio Movie Grill Founder/CEO Brian Schultz. "In contrast to both digital and 35mm projection, 70mm offers a brighter, clearer image with three times the resolution of most of today's films. Film buffs who know that celluloid is becoming increasingly rare will travel from far and wide to see Nolan's new film as the director intended."

An advocate for the preservation of physical film media like celluloid, Nolan personally requested these 70mm prints of "Interstellar." Each print costs the studio approximately $20,000. Since only a small number have been made, naturally only a few theaters in the nation will have the honor of showcasing the film in this format. Not many theaters, in fact, are even technologically capable of projecting 70mm film.

A theater with the equipment and expertise to project 70mm film will almost by default offer a superior experience. Paramount Pictures handpicked the locations that would host the early showings of "Interstellar," and Studio Movie Grill Arlington and Royal Lane earned this special dispensation thanks to the company's pride and professionalism in creating memorable movie-going environments for everyone. The 70mm format will be enhanced by cutting-edge digital sound and an in-theater dining experience that sets a high bar in the industry.

The difference between 70mm film and 35mm begins with the size of the film reel itself. Because the prints are twice as large, images on 70mm film do not have to be enlarged to the same degree as 35mm film, which give the projected motion picture more detail and clarity. In addition, the proportions of 35mm celluloid images and a typical movie screen do not match, so images must be adjusted with special lenses when projected. On the other hand, 70mm film can be projected with ordinary lenses and fill most screens.

Economic and technological changes are steadily pushing celluloid film into "boutique" status. As of January 2012, digital projection overtook celluloid film projection in terms of market share. Today, 94% of movie theaters have undergone digital transition. Christopher Nolan is part of a vanguard of directors committing their own energy and resources to preserve the celluloid film medium, and Studio Movie Grill is happy to empower those efforts by offering venues that can still showcase 70mm and 35mm films.

Studio Movie Grill continues to grow by leaps and bounds, cementing its position as a frontrunner in the in-theater dining space. Moviegoers are encouraged to stay tuned for more special events, which will be announced on SMG's Facebook (www.facebook.com/studiomoviegrillfan) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/studiomoviegril) pages.

About Studio Movie Grill

Studio Movie Grill (SMG) modernized the traditional movie-going experience by combining first-run movies with in-theater dining, and is differentiated in the market today by its continued ability to innovate and maximize movie and menu offerings. Opening on both coasts - Florida in October and California in December - SMG has existing locations in Texas, Georgia, Arizona, Illinois, North Carolina, Indiana and Ohio with more expansion on the way in 2015. For additional information, please visit www.studiomoviegrill.com.

Contact:

Lynne McQuaker, Director of Public Relations and Outreach
Studio Movie Grill
(972) 388-7888 Ext. 232
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