London’s O2 arena hosted the biggest screening and sing-along ever
of the film Mamma Mia! on Jan. 24, using a specially built 108-foot
Harkness Matt Plus screen. Some 8,000 fans attended the
event.
According to event director Andy Peat, “We decided to use a
Harkness Matt Plus screen because we were using three Christie
CP2000XB projectors [provided by Motion Picture Solutions] that
were overlapping each other and we didn’t want too much gain. In
addition, since this was a large arena and not a standard cinema,
we had to take into account the audience sitting all around the
venue.”
The crowd was also treated to a performance by the entire London
cast of the hit stage show before the screening of the movie.
Home > News and Features >News > Technology & New Products
London's O2 arena hosts 'Mamma Mia!' singalong screening
Feb 9, 2010
London's O2 arena hosts 'Mamma Mia!' singalong screening
Feb 9, 2010
London’s O2 arena hosted the biggest screening and sing-along ever of the film Mamma Mia! on Jan. 24, using a specially built 108-foot Harkness Matt Plus screen. Some 8,000 fans attended the event.
According to event director Andy Peat, “We decided to use a Harkness Matt Plus screen because we were using three Christie CP2000XB projectors [provided by Motion Picture Solutions] that were overlapping each other and we didn’t want too much gain. In addition, since this was a large arena and not a standard cinema, we had to take into account the audience sitting all around the venue.”
The crowd was also treated to a performance by the entire London cast of the hit stage show before the screening of the movie.
According to event director Andy Peat, “We decided to use a Harkness Matt Plus screen because we were using three Christie CP2000XB projectors [provided by Motion Picture Solutions] that were overlapping each other and we didn’t want too much gain. In addition, since this was a large arena and not a standard cinema, we had to take into account the audience sitting all around the venue.”
The crowd was also treated to a performance by the entire London cast of the hit stage show before the screening of the movie.
More Technology and New Products
New products debut at ShoWest trade showThe annual trade show at ShoWest begins March 16 at Bally’s in Las Vegas and runs through March 18. Here are some select highlights of products and technologies debuting at the show. More » |
Harkness introduces Digital Screen SelectorHarkness Screens announced the launch out of its Digital Screen Selector. Intended as an aid to theatre operators seeking to maximize their investment in digital cinema, the Digital Screen Selector can help to reduce operating costs for 2D and optimize light levels for both 2D and 3D. More » |
Dolby plays supporting role in Oscar audio racesDolby audio technologies play a role in all films nominated for Academy Awards in the sound editing and sound mixing categories. More » |
XpanD partners with Phillips on 3D TVXpanD announced a partnership with Philips to provide consumers with co-branded iterations of its patented pi-cell active 3D glasses with Philips’ 3D television sets. More » |
ADVERTISEMENT
REVIEWS
Film Review: Green Zone
Paul Greengrass and Matt Damon translate their shock-and-awe Bourne stylistics to a stiff, uneven Iraq War actioner that's more anti-invasion wish fulfillment than ideas-driven drama. More »
Film Review: Alice in Wonderland
Tim Burton's muddled take on the classic Lewis Carroll tale has moments of lucidity but mostly seems as confused as its titular heroine. More »
ADVERTISEMENT
INDUSTRY GUIDES
» Blue Sheets
FJI's guide to upcoming movie releases, including films in production and development. Check back weekly for the latest additions.
ORDER A PRINT SUBSCRIPTION
Subscribe to the monthly print edition of Film Journal International and get the full visual impact of this valuable resource for the cinema business.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Learn how to promote your company at the Nielsen Film Group events: ShoWest, Cinema Expo International, ShowEast and CineAsia.