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Compiled by William Kallay and Michael Coate - ©1999-2002 + 2022

04.11.2022

Title Format Opening Sound Studio Notes
           
Carpetbaggers, The Panavision
 
April 9, 1964 (USA) 6-Track Stereo Paramount US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the book ‘Wide Screen Movies.’
Marriage On The Rocks Panavision Sept 24, 1965 (USA) 6-Track Stereo Warner Bros. US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the book “Wide Screen Movies.”
Blue Max, The CinemaScope June 21, 1966 (USA) 6-Track Stereo 20th Century Fox US reserved seat engagement. 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the WSR Laser Magic 1998 article “Roadshow Movies.”
Hawaii Panavision Oct 10, 1966 (USA) 6-Track Stereo United Artists US reserved seat engagement. One of many 70mm releases believed to have had a mono soundtrack.
You Only Live Twice Panavision NA (Japan) 6-Track Stereo United Artists Originally premiered in the UK (in 35mm) June 12. US 35mm release on June 13.
Thoroughly Modern Millie Spherical (1.85:1) Mar 21, 1967 (USA) 6-Track Stereo Universal US reserved seat engagement. 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the WSR Laser Magic 1998 article ‘Roadshow Movies.’
The Charge of the Light Brigade Panavision Oct 6, 1968 (USA)
 
6-Track Stereo United Artists Original UK 35mm release: April 11.  US reserved seat engagement. 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the WSR Laser Magic 1998 article “Roadshow Movies.”
Adventurers, The Panavision Mar 25, 1070 (USA) 6-Track Stereo Paramount Premiered 23 Feb on a cross-country airplane flight (doubtful in 70mm). US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the book “Wide Screen Movies.”
Woodstock 16mm Mar 26, 1970 (USA) 6-Track Stereo Warner Bros. 70mm release unconfirmed

 
Utvandrarna Spherical (1.85:1) Mar 8, 1971 (Sweden) 6-Track Stereo Svensk US 35mm release: Oct 21, 1972.  AKA: “The Emigrants.” Listed as a 65mm production in Daily Variety.
Jeremiah Johnson Panavision Dec 22, 1972 (USA) 6-Track Stereo Warner Bros.
Nybyggarna Spherical (1.85:1) Feb 26, 1972(Sweden) 6-Track Stereo Svensk US release in 35mm. AKA: ‘The New Land’ & ‘The Settlers.’ Listed as a 65mm production in Daily Variety.

27.04.2012

Kan meddela från säker källa att "Nybyggarna" var inspelad på 35mm 1,66:1 och med tvåkanaligt magnetljud (SF använde det några gånger). Ingen svensk spelfilm har någonsin spelats in på 65mm

Ha det bra i våren!
Stefan Adler, Swedish Widescreen Pages
 
Electra Glide In Blue Panavision Aug 29, 1973 (USA) 6-Track Stereo United Artists US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the book “Wide Screen Movies.”  AKA: “The Legend Of Big John” and “Big John.”
Neptune Factor, The Panavision May 1973 (USA) 6-Track Stereo 20th Century Fox AKA: “An Underwater Odyssey” and “The Neptune Disaster.” US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the book “Wide Screen Movies.” Possibly released in 70mm in Canada.
Grizzly Todd-AO 35 1976 NA (USA) 6-Track Stereo FVI Reportedly screened in 70mm at the film’s premiere. 70mm print(s) during release unknown.  AKA: “Killer Grizzly.”
King Kong Panavision Dec 17, 1976 (USA) 6-Track Stereo Paramount US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the book ‘Wide Screen Movies.’ Screened in 70mm in several regions outside the US throughout 1977.
Billy Jack Goes To Washington Panavision 1977 NA (USA) 6-Track Stereo Taylor-Laughlin US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the book ‘Wide Screen Movies.’
Mohammad, Messenger Of God Panavision Mar 9, 1977 (USA) 6-Track Stereo Tarik AKA: ‘The Message.’ Original Lebanese title: “Al-Risalah.”  US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the book ‘Wide Screen Movies.’
Coming Home Spherical (1.85:1) 1978 NA (Canada) 6-Track Stereo United Artists US 35mm release: Feb 15.
Punk Rock Movie, The NA 1978 June (USA) 6-Track Stereo Cinematic US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the book "Wide Screen Movies.’"  Photography format unconfirmed (some sources indicate Todd-AO 35, while others suggest 8mm & 16mm).
Black Stallion, The Spherical (1.85:1) 1979 NA (Canada) 6-Track Dolby Stereo United Artists US release: Dec 14. US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the book ‘Wide Screen Movies.’
Roller Boogie Spherical (1.85:1) 1979 NA (Canada) 6-Track Dolby Stereo United Artists Reportedly released in Canada with 70mm prints. Those lucky Canadians!  US 35mm release: Dec 21.
Watcher In The Woods Spherical (1.85:1) 1980 NA (USA) 6-Track Dolby Stereo Walt Disney US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in ‘Disney News.’ 70mm print possibly screened at April premiere. National release began June 27. Re-issued in ‘81 with a new ending.
Chariots Of Fire Spherical (1.66:1) Sept 17, 1981 (Canada) 6-Track Dolby Stereo Ladd US release: Sept 25. US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the book ‘Wide Screen Movies.’
Lion Of The Desert Panavision April 17, 1981 (USA) 6-Track Dolby Stereo UFD US 70mm release unconfirmed. According to Cinerama, Inc., a 70mm print ran (unadvertised) at the Cinerama Dome in LA.
Brimstone & Treacle Spherical (1.85:1) Nov 19 1982 (USA) 6-Track Dolby Stereo UA Classics According to Daily Variety, one 70mm print was struck & screened (unadvertised) in LA.
Keep, The Panavision Dec 16 1983 (USA) 6-Track Dolby Stereo Paramount US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the book “Wide Screen Movies.” Advertised in 70mm on the trailers & one-sheets.
Killing Fields, The Spherical (1.85:1) Nov 2 1984 (USA) 6-Track Dolby Stereo Warner Bros. US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the book “Wide Screen Movies.”
Never Ending Story, The Technovision July 20 1984 (USA) 6-Track Dolby Stereo Warner Bros. US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the book “Wide Screen Movies.”  Originally released in West Germany (possibly in 70mm) as “Die Geschichte Unedliche”
Romancing The Stone Panavision Mar 30 1984 (USA) 6-Track Dolby Stereo 20th Century Fox US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title was advertised in the LA Times for one day only (Mar 25).
Enemy Mine Super 35 Dec 20 1985 (USA) 6-Track Dolby Stereo 20th Century Fox US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the book “Wide Screen Movies.”
King David Panavision Mar 29 1985 (USA) 6-Track Dolby Stereo Paramount US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the book “Wide Screen Movies.”
Pale Rider Panavision June 28 1985 (USA) 6-Track Dolby Stereo Warner Bros. US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the book “Wide Screen Movies.”
Ran Spherical (1.85:1) May 22 1985 (Japan) 6-Track Dolby Stereo Orion Classics Premiered at the Tokyo Film Festival. US 35mm release: Dec 20.  AKA: “Chaos.”
View To A Kill, A Panavision May 22 1985 (USA) 6-Track Dolby Stereo MGM/UA US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the book “Wide Screen Movies.” San Francisco world premiere possibly in 70mm.
Fly, The Spherical (1.85:1) Aug 15 1986 (USA) 6-Track Dolby Stereo 20th Century Fox US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the book “Wide Screen Movies.”
Iron Eagle Spherical (1.85:1) Jan 17 1986 (USA) 6-Track Dolby Stereo TriStar US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the book “Wide Screen Movies.”
Labyrinth J-D-C June 27 1986 (USA) 6-Track Dolby Stereo TriStar US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the book “Wide Screen Movies.”  According to Lucasfilm, no 70mm prints were struck.  70mm presentation advertised in Dallas (at a theatre believed to be equipped for 35mm-only!).
Legal Eagles Panavision June 18 1986 (USA) 6-Track Dolby Stereo Universal US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the book “Wide Screen Movies.”
Poltergeist II: The Other Side Panavision May 23 1986 (USA) 6-Track Dolby Stereo MGM/UA US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in the book “Wide Screen Movies.”
Beverly Hills Cop II Super 35 May 20 1987 (USA) 6-Track Dolby Stereo Paramount US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title is listed in a 1996 Theatre Alignment Program (TAP) trade ad.
Dead Of Winter Spherical (1.85:1) Feb 6 1987 (USA) 6-Track Dolby Stereo MGM/UA US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title was advertised in the LA Times for one day only (Feb 1).
Akira Spherical (1.85:1) July 16 1988 (Japan) 6-Track Dolby Stereo NA US 35mm release in 1991. Many sources (including the Criterion Collection LD liner notes & IMDb) indicate this film was originated in 65mm.
Bird On A Wire Super 35 May 18 1990 (USA) 6-Track Dolby Stereo SR Universal US 70mm release unconfirmed. 70mm print availability was implied in the “letterbox format” disclaimer on the LD jacket.
Fire Birds Spherical (1.85:1)
 
May 25 1990 (USA) 6-Track Dolby Stereo Touchstone 70mm release unconfirmed. San Diego engagement advertised in 70mm first week only.
 
Hamlet Spherical (1.66:1) Dec 21 1990 (USA) 6-Track Dolby Stereo Warner Bros. US 70mm release unconfirmed. Title was advertised in the LA Times for one day only (Dec 16).
Hard Way, The Panavision Mar 8 1991 (USA) 6-Track Dolby Stereo Universal US 70mm release unconfirmed. 70mm print availability was implied in the “letterbox format” disclaimer on the LD jacket.
           
           
           
           

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