Erikstormtrooper said:

I'd be surprised if they end up showing the VHS version. Can they seriously think it'll look decent on an Omnimax screen?

I can't comprehend it, but I don't doubt it.

This one time I attended what was supposed to be a screening of Blade Runner. I didn't expect much and indeed it was just a large TV, a dvd copy of The Final Cut and a discussion afterwards. But whatever, I'm always in for anything Blade Runner.

So the guys responsible for putting this together set everything up, played the movie, sat back pleased with themselves and apparently didn't notice and/or care that the aspect ratio was wrong (an issue with the TV). I waited for a while to see whether anyone pointed that out. Nope. And those were supposed to be film enthusiasts.

doubleofive said:

KilroyMcFadden said:

I just got the call back. They claim that they have transferred what they say is a 1977 VHS to DVD format and are projecting that.

I'm at a complete loss for words. That's going to be The Worst Thing Ever.

Nothing like projecting a 240i image on a "5 story, 79ft. diameter tilted, domed screen"

I'd love to hear/read people's reactions if that's what they'll end up doing. I'd even go myself if it wasn't literally on the other side of the planet.

Harmy said:

That's the best Wookiepedia article ever!

So that's what those things are. I admit I was a bit curious.

Anyway, how can they think that projecting an ancient, beat-up VHS on a huge screen is a good idea? That's preposterous!