City cinema is first to go 3D in Wales
FORGET red and green cardboard glasses — 3D cinema has hit Wales square in the 21st Century.
And the first place to get it? Swansea's Odeon.
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The complex in Parc Tawe now boasts a literal Silver Screen, which reflects more light to make up for the effect of the modern polarized glasses that the audience have to wear to enjoy a film in 3D.
The screen is set to be unveiled tomorrow after a week of exhaustive tests at a special screening of the new animated spectacular from Dream Works, Monsters Vs Aliens.
General manager Alex Jones said: "We're really excited about it. It's so good, so clear."
Read more about the new development in Saturday's Evening Post and read a review of Monsters Vs Aliens in our Weekend supplement next Thursday.
8 Comments
by Justin, Llandudno
Friday, April 10 2009, 10:31PM
“We had this months ago with Cineworld.....bit behind the times arn't you southerners?”
by Alistair Corbett, Llanelli
Tuesday, March 31 2009, 7:05AM
“This is excellent news, and I'm really pleased about this. Well done ODEON.
I must admit that I'm still a little disappointed that we don't have an IMAX theatre in Wales. I think the closest IMAX used to be in Bristol, but that closed down a few years ago. This is the ONLY way to watch films.”
by Adam, Swansea
Sunday, March 29 2009, 3:02PM
“I really enjoyed the 3D film I watched at the Odeon in Swansea yesterday. Despite the price, I would definately go and see more 3D films. It's definately the way cinemas need to go”
by Donna, Shropshire
Saturday, March 28 2009, 10:08PM
“The new odeon in Wrexham opened 2wks ago, that has 3D.”
by Lee, Ex Pat, Thailand
Saturday, March 28 2009, 4:54PM
“Big Deal! They've been doing this for years in a so called 3rd world country! Is South Wales finally catching up on South East Asia”
by Christopher Lee, Swansea
Saturday, March 28 2009, 9:00AM
“Er................actually there are already two 3D ready cinemas in South Wales that I know off. One at Cardiff and the other at Mcarther Park Bridgend. I suppose they must mean the first Odeon cinema in Wales to have 3D. I and my family went to see Bolt at Bridgend recenlty and really enjoyed the 3D experience.”
by Leigh, S(pag)ketty
Friday, March 27 2009, 6:38PM
“That was unexpected - now we all know where to go to watch James Cameron's Avatar come Christmas time...”
by Steve, Mayals, Swansea
Friday, March 27 2009, 4:30PM
“3D is always fun for kids, but if Swansea could get an Imax movie theatre, that would be a real tourist attraction.”