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Title |
Format |
Opening |
Sound |
Studio |
Notes |
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"Around the World in 80 Days" (Re-Issue) |
Todd-AO |
April 29 (USA) |
6-Track Dolby Stereo |
Warner Bros. |
70mm engagement in Seattle, WA (and perhaps elsewhere)
featured a shortened 140-min Dolby Stereo version. This re-issue version
was reportedly blown-up from 35mm reduction element (which is why it is
included on this list). Re-issued nationwide in 35mm.
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“Blue Thunder”
|
Panavision |
May 13 (USA) |
6-Track Dolby Stereo |
Columbia |
 The first of many John Badham movies released in 70mm.
Sneak preview with 70mm prints prior to release.
70mm trailers: “Krull,” “Breathless” and “Return Of The
Jedi.”
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"Brainstorm"
|
Various |
Sept 30 (USA) |
6-Track Dolby Stereo |
MGM/UA |
 178 70mm prints. Objective scenes shot in 35mm (1.66:1) --
subjective “brainstorm” scenes lensed in 65mm (2.20:1). Original
prints (both 70mm & 35mm) featured the aspect ratio changes in the
horizontal plane. The DVD changes them in the vertical plane, creating a
viewing experience that makes little sense to those unfamiliar with the
theatrical presentation. 70mm trailer: “Yentl.”
See
"Brainstorm" in
65mm
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Flashdance |
Spherical (1.85:1) |
NA |
6-Track Dolby Stereo |
Paramount |
 Canadian
advert from 27.02.1985 promoting "Flashdance" at "Ford 70mm Film Festival"
at the Cinespeare, Toronto.
Reportedly released with 70mm prints in Europe. US 35mm release: April 15.
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“Krull” |
Panavision |
July 29 (USA) |
6-Track Dolby Stereo |
Columbia |
 70mm trailer: “Yol” |
“Let’s Spend the
Night Together”
|
Spherical (1.85:1) |
Feb 11 (USA) |
6-Track Stereo |
Embassy |
 Released in parts of Europe (possibly in 70mm) in 1982. One
of many Rolling Stones concert films (a couple of which have been issued
in some form of 70mm). AKA:
“Time Is On Our Side.”
See
Todd-AO Festival 2015
See KRRR! 70mm Film
Fest
|
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Mahaan |
NA |
April 1983 (India) |
6-Track Stereo |
NA |
See:
70mm Films in India |
Never Say Never Again
|
Panavision |
Oct 7 (USA) |
6-Track Dolby Stereo |
Warner Bros. |
 World Premiere: Oct 6 (Los Angeles). 70mm
trailer: ‘Deal Of The Century.’ |
“Octopussy”
|
Panavision |
June 10 (USA) |
6-Track Dolby Stereo |
MGM/UA |
 World Premiere: June 6 (London - 35mm). 70mm prints screened in a few US cities during release. |
|
Raiders Of The Lost Ark (Re-Issue) |
Panavision |
Mar 25 (USA) |
6-Track Dolby Stereo |
Paramount |
The return of “The Return Of The Great Adventure.”
Released on video in late ‘83, 30 months after initial release (so much
for the six-month window). |
|
Razia Sultana |
NA |
Sept 1983 (India) |
6-Track Stereo |
NA |
See:
70mm Films in India |
"Return of the Jedi"
|
J-D-C |
25 May (USA) |
6-Track Dolby Stereo |
20th Century Fox |
 164
70mm prints. 70mm prints, for some reason, featured music from “Empire”
during the opening crawl. Lucasfilm Ltd. introduced the THX Sound System
in L.A. (Avco) and Dallas (North Park) for this release.
70mm trailer: “The Star Chamber.” Re-issued in 1985 (70mm)
& ‘97 (35mm-digital). AKA:
“Star Wars: Episode VI - Return Of The Jedi.” |
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“The Right
Stuff” |
Spherical (1.85:1) |
Oct 21 (USA) |
6-Track Dolby Stereo |
Warner Bros. |
 Original
Aspect Ratio (OAR) blow-up. This won a much-deserved Oscar for Sound, as
evidenced by listening to the six-track mix. Sneak previewed with 70mm prints prior to release.
|
|
“The Star Chamber” |
Panavision |
Aug 5 (USA) |
6-Track Dolby Stereo |
20th Century Fox |
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“Star Wars”
/
"The Empire Strikes Back" (Double Feature Re-Issue) |
Panavision |
July 29 (USA) |
6-Track Dolby Stereo |
20th Century Fox |
 This was a “Star Wars”/”Empire” double feature
re-issue (with some 70mm prints) in selected US regions. |
|
“Staying
Alive” |
Spherical (1.85:1) |
July 15 (USA) |
6-Track Dolby Stereo |
Paramount |
 World Premiere: June 11 (Los Angeles). Original
Aspect Ratio (OAR) blow-up. |
“Superman III”
|
Panavision |
June 17 (USA) |
6-Track Dolby Stereo |
Warner Bros. |
 70mm trailer: “Risky Business” |
|
“WarGames” |
Spherical (1.85:1) |
June 3 (USA) |
6-Track Dolby Stereo |
MGM/UA |
 70mm trailers: “Strange Brew” & “Brainstorm” |
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