Anna Daniels
The highly acclaimed film Interstellar by Christopher Nolan, celebrated for its stunning visuals and profound storyline, was initially scheduled for a special 70mm IMAX re-release to commemorate its 10th anniversary on September 27th. Fans eagerly awaited the chance to relive Nolan’s masterpiece on the big screen. However, reports from Variety now confirm that the re-release has been moved to December 6th, 2024.
Sources reveal that the delay is aimed at synchronizing with the home entertainment launch to offer audiences a cohesive viewing experience of this sci-fi epic. The re-release will be accessible in the esteemed 70mm IMAX format as well as on digital screens, catering to a diverse audience.
Despite this decision, rumors have circulated claiming that Paramount Pictures had destroyed the original 70mm prints of Interstellar. Speculations arose that Christopher Nolan was displeased with the studio, sparking concerns that the entire re-release might be canceled. Paramount has vehemently denied these rumors, asserting that they have preserved more 70mm copies of Interstellar than most other films in their archive. The studio assures that despite the wear and tear these prints endure due to their size and intensive projection, they are well-maintained.
Starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, and Jessica Chastain, Interstellar hit theaters in 2014, grossing over $681 million globally and garnering widespread critical acclaim. The film’s exploration of time, space, and human resilience continues to strike a chord with audiences, heightening anticipation for this re-release.
While fans must exercise patience due to the delay, they will soon embark once more on a mesmerizing journey through the cosmos with Cooper and his team. Whether you’re a returning viewer or new to the experience, the 70mm IMAX edition promises a cinematic event of unparalleled grandeur. Save the date for December 6th—it’s an adventure you won’t want to miss.
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Close up of this same simulation, showing the complex fingerprint-like structure of gravitationally lensed starlight near the left edge of the black hole’s shadow, the edge at which the hole’s horizon is moving toward us at near light speed due to its spin.
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The black hole, initially non-spinning, gets spun up to 0.999 of the maximum; then the camera zooms in from radius 10 GM/c^2 to near the black hole, r=2.60 GM/c^2, and then moves along a circular equatorial orbit. The hole’s enormous shadow is distorted into a boxy shape due to mapping the camera’s spherical sky onto a flat display.
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View from a camera in a circular, equatorial orbit around a black hole that spins at 0.999 of its maximum possible rate. The camera is at radius r=6.03 GM/c^2 , where M is the black hole’s mass, and G and c are Newton’s gravitational constant and the speed of light.
