2001 a space odyssey cinerama press book

Presented here in commemoration of the 45th anniversary of the release of stanley kubricks 2001. A space odyssey is a 1968 science fiction novel by british writer arthur c. It was not until eleven months after we started april 1965 that stanley selected 2001. A space odyssey spacecraft the fine art print collection april 4, 2020 unfortunately having to curtail print sales for the time being as my printer is taking a break during the current lockdown currently the order section of the website is disabled. Sustainability press center investor relations amazon devices amazon tours. I saw it in the theater in the early 1980s as a child, but i was bored. A space odyssey creation and legacy probed in 50th. And piers bizonys 550page the making of stanley kubricks 2001. A space odyssey, published soon after the film was released. Yes, rolled never folded one sheets exist for this title. Cineramas 70mm film festival returns with 17 feature films. To see how well it did at the boxoffice and other articles, click on 1968 below. Clarke to kubricks exhaustive research to the actual shooting and release of the movie. A space odyssey 45th anniversary the cinerama engagements.

A space odyssey 1968, a very old man raises his arm to point at a black rectangular slab in front of his bed. Dalt wizzys dizzy marketers repackaged the 1940 fantasia as a similar head trip movie. Cinerama launches sciencefiction film festival the. Get closer than ever to this movie that changed the movies. Just why does this 1968 film look so good and does it stan. The cinerama release stills are much harder to find and more desirable. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. You neednt be a scifi junkie to appreciate this book.

A wonderful copy of this scarce special film program which was issued by cinerama for premier screenings of director stanley kubricks film. On february 23, 1965, kubrick issued a press release announcing the title as journey beyond the stars. On june 24, 1968, ron hopkins, an officer of the church of scientology, issued a secret policy. For either title, wed all trek to the dome to take in the light show. A space odyssey is a 1968 epic science fiction film produced and directed by stanley kubrick. A space odyssey consists of testimony from kubricks collaborators and commentary from critics and historians. Clarke and stanley kubrick teamed up on the mindblowing 1968 film 2001.

A space odyssey had its world premiere on 2 april 1968 at. With magnificent art by robert mccall, this rarely seen largeformat cinerama poster is a wonder to behold. Clarke, was partially inspired by clarkes short story the sentinel. The book the making of 2001 cites the shortened cut appearing for the first. A space odyssey 1968 technical specifications imdb. Unlike earlier cinerama spectaculars however, 2001 lacked a. A 1994 article in american cinematographer says, when stanley kubrick made 2001.

New american librarysignet books, 1972 nonfictionfiction. Plus icon click to expand the mega menu plus icon click to expand. A 50th anniversary screening of the widescreen classic 2001. On 23 february 1965, kubrick issued a press release announcing the title as journey beyond the stars. Limited to 1,500 copies, this landmark edition has been made in exclusive collaboration with both the kubrick estate and warner bros. Now, fifty years after its conception, taschen presents the most exhaustive publication ever devoted to 2001. Available as part of the stanley kubrick warner home video directors series with a clockwork orange twodisc special edition, the shining twodisc special edition, eyes wide shut twodisc special edition. In 1968, filmmaker stanley kubrick brought that dream to life with the release of his visionary fable, 2001. Pictures celebrates 50 years of stanley kubricks 2001.

A space odyssey tells the story of astronauts dave bowman dullea and frank poole lockwood, aboard the spaceship discovery, who are sent on an exploratory mission to a point near the outer reaches of the solar system. In april 1965, eleven months after they began working on the project, kubrick selected 2001. May 17, 2018 a newly struck 70 mm print of stanley kubricks epic science fiction classic 2001. A space odyssey was released in the tumultuous spring of 1968. Clarkes novel and starred keir dullea, gary lockwood and william sylvester. Some took photos of them with the 1960s cinerama logo in the background.

On 23 february 1965, kubrick issued a press release announcing the title as journey beyon. Id seen something called that on an oldstyle square tv and thought it wasnt all that good. Clarke, and was inspired by clarkes 1951 short story the sentinel and other short stories by clarke. This is an original 1968 cinerama program book see scan. Michael bensons new book takes us back to 1968, an obsessive director and his magnum opus, and an openingnight audience that didnt get. A space odyssey casino cinerama several years in the making and costing heaven knows. A space odyssey, in which the islands of the southeastern mediterranean became the solar systems planets and moons, and the winedark. The screenplay was written by kubrick and arthur c. A space odyssey twodisc special edition warner dvd 1968 color 2.

What is even more surprising is that the star gate was a tentative title for 2001. The operation runs smoothly at first but then slowly, inexplicably, things begin to go wrong. Once upon a time in hollywood brings us to present day filmmaking. This is the most complete book on the film to datefrom stanley kubricks first meeting with screenwriter arthur c. The running time is 9 minutes plus about ten minutes of roadshow components. A space odyssey at hollywoods cinerama dome was a mustsee. The full list of titles in the series can be found below. Apr 03, 2018 the other was stanley kubrick and arthur c. Having just published a book on the making of the film, piers bozny understands how prescient it was, while recognizing. Cinema retro subscriber rory monteith kindly sent us this vintage photo from the new york engagement of 2001 along with an original newspaper advertisement. The night jim morrison and the doors saw 2001 at the. Replicas of the original program were handed out after the 2001. A space odyssey is a pioneering work of filmmaking art, kubricks greatest achievement and certainly one of the most influential exhibits of filmmaking craft in the history of cinema.

To understand 2001 a space odyssey, you have to interpret. Anyway, since saturday, i have been captivated by the movie, its. A space odyssey and other classic sciencefiction films will return to the big screen at cinerama s first annual scifi festival in seattle. A space odyssey has stood the test of time this book will too. A space odyssey, acclaimed today as one of the greatest films ever made, and of director stanley kubrick and writer arthur c.

Some might ponder how the press would have reacted to the film had they been shown the tightened, revised edition. A space odyssey, opens may 18 at the arclight hollywood. The next moment he is gone, and instead a giant foetus with wideopen eyes hovers in a luminous, transparent bubble above the bed. A space odyssey but this taschen publication is the final word on stanley kubricks influential masterpiece. A space odyssey every time a new booking underperformed. In the mid20th century, seeing the future was a dream shared by scientists and artists alike. Ideas for stories, links to interesting articles, and press releases are welcome. Seldom seen, this 3d tabletop standee is one of many items produced for stanley kubricks classic space opera, but one of only a few made for the cinerama release of the film. Within three years, hollywoods cinerama dome was reviving 2001.

Fifty years ago a strikingly original film had its premiere. Lets start with anthony frewin, kubricks aide since 2001, and his recollections about the directors habits in choosing titles for his movies. Tickets went on sale last week at the cinerama dome for two screenings of 2001. Clarkea tremendous explication of a tremendous film. Id seen what seemed to be a different film on a widescreen tv and on dvd that one was much better. A space odyssey, detailing the lengthy production, is a work befitting its subject. To develop all possible nuances, they first plotted the story in n. Simply put, there is a bit of everything for the cinephile in your life. Kubrick let the big screen and fast camera work enhance the story. The film follows a voyage to jupiter with the sentient computer hal after. The film used a modified cinerama process shot with a single camera but projected onto a cinerama screen. Clarke and kubrick worked on the book together, but eventually only clarke ended up as the official author. Just as it started to fade, however, cinerama was given a brief new lease on life through stanley kubricks 1968 landmark film, 2001, a space odyssey.

Match book for cinerama holiday at the detroit music hall theatre post. Some might ponder how the press would have reacted to the film had they. Just as bedazzling as it was back in the sixties, this film is an experience unlike any other, regardless of the angle you approach it from. To celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the release of 2001. It was filmed in cinerama 360 and shown in the moon dome. A space odyssey premiered a vision for the future of space travel. A space odyssey 7 introduction in the final images of 2001. Cinerama s 70mm film festival returns with 17 feature films. I mean, how can an 8year old enjoy this kind of movie. A space odyssey, and it was only one of the many titles stanley kubrick and arthur c. A space odyssey is a list of the sciencefiction classics cinerama promoted roadshow engagements in the united states and canada, which offers an opportunity to honor some onceglorious movie. Krakatoa east of java press kit poster for 2001 a space odyssey.

May 24, 2018 replicas of the original program were handed out after the 2001. Many other 70mmequipped, non cinerama cinemas played the film in 1968. Kubricks journey belonged to space as homers to the sea. It was developed concurrently with stanley kubricks film version and published after the release of the film. This program is a special edition for the cinerama version of th. Still acclaimed as one of the most remarkable and important. A space odyssey, the liftoff was anything but smooth.

The use of the conjunction a is, to me, a nod to the other odyssey. A space odyssey continues to be seen today only in its shorter 149minute edition. The extreme horizontal format of this copy is a reflection on the films original cinerama format and its 24 pages are a mixture of glossy paper and translucent vellum. A space odyssey, which held its premiere on april 2, 1968, ill be spending the week looking at various aspects of what remains the greatest science fiction movie ever made. This piece would be packed in strong card and sent out flat. A space odyssey is a marvel, a literary piece thats as fascinating as the film its covering and it offers readers a splendid at look one of the greatest films of the 20th century. A space odyssey in super panavision 70, cinerama and 6track stereo sound 2001 release dates warner bros. A space odyssey comments to the original reserved seat engagements of 2001. Original color production still for the cinerama release of stanley kubricks 2001. Cinerama launches sciencefiction film festival the seattle. During this age of directors cuts and deleted scenes special features popular on the dvd format 2001.