Iconic, stateoftheart four screen cinema venue on the riverfront by waterloo bridge, with stylish reception areas. Once unpacked it will take a team of ten riggers to haul the 800kg 1,763 lbs. Aside from being the biggest screen in the country, its one of few true imax screens. Its also worth going for the premium seats as they are in the optimal viewing position. The bfi imax is the place to watch the big blockbusters dont sit at the front sitting nearer the back will give you a more immersive experience boasting a massive screen and incredible surround sound, this is a truly immersive and unforgettable film experience the bfi imax is britains biggest cinema screen. Hi all, we want to check out skyfall and noticed that the premium seats and premium double seats are only. Seeing a film at the bfi imax is like nothing else digital surround sound, a screen almost as high as five doubledecker buses, 489 seats including 69 premier. Odeon milton keynes stadium view listings and book. The trouble is all the seats in the middle row towards the back are booked. The screen is the largest in britain 20m high and 26m wide. At the front would do my neck in and would be much too close for the huge screen. Bfi imax boasts the biggest screen in britain, just one minute from waterloo station. After years of operation on the south bank, the british film institute bfi is replacing their massive imax screen, measuring 26 metres wide and 20 metres high 85 ft x 65 ft, with a brand new silver screen.
Seeing a film at the bfi imax is like nothing else digital surround sound, a screen almost as high as five doubledecker buses, 489 seats including 69 premier seats, and thats just inside the auditorium. There is one seat 7 rows from the front on the end of the middle column that might do. Order tickets, check local showtimes and get directions to bfi imax, british film institute. The biggest screen in britain, situated at london waterloo. First floor foyer 320 capacity fully licensed and airconditioned imax 2d and 3d. Bfi imax was designed by bryan avery of avery associates architects and completed in may 1999.
Watching a film here is a completely immersive experience and our programme ranges from the latest imax blockbusters to worldclass alternative content and educational presentations. This is a list of imax venues which feature either 1570 mm film projectors or imax with laser projectors. Inhouse catering external catering allowed about this space. It is owned by the british film institute and since july 2012 has been operated by odeon cinemas. Smart, contemporary 36seat screening rooms, meeting rooms and reception areas in londons west end. What is an imax movie theater and how does it look. Bfi imax has britains largest cinema screen, and you can hire the entire auditorium. Not included are imax venues with solely 2k resolution digital xenon projectors traditional 1570 mm imax locations use 70 mm film projectors, with the film running through the projectors horizontally, each frame being 15 perforations wide. Airlines that fly to seattle boeing fld airlines flying to seattle boeing fld are listed here. Odeon will maintain the film programmes, and booking of tickets online and by telephone. It was designed avery associates architects and was completed in may 1999.
Does anyone know the difference between double seat premium and premium. Book by phone or in person to guarantee two paired seats. Post tweet share share with whatsapp share with messenger community updates. All they are is a normal seat with a slightly taller headrest. Our cinemas are available for corporate events, conferences and. The bfi imax auditorium has 15 tiers of raked seats so everyone can clearly see the 20m x 26m screen. In which row should you sit in an imax theater for optimal. Dont you dare booking at the same time i do, they are also my daughters favorite and her teddy bear is quite vicious. Would someone with 1st hand info youve been there tell me if it is really that bad. The bfi imax is an imax cinema in the south bank district of london, just north of waterloo. Airlines that fly to seattle boeing fld, bfi skyscanner. Frequently asked questions about booking bfi imax tickets and our partnership with odeon. Seeing a film here is like nothing else digital surround sound, a screen almost as high as five doubledecker buses, 498 seats including 69 premier seats, and thats just inside the auditorium.
A proper 70mm imax theatre, this is a cheaper, less wellknown alternative to the bfi imax at southbank and all the fake odeon imax cinemas. It has a seating capacity of just under 500 and a 12,000 watt digital surround sound system. This means that exclusively in imax theatres, avengers. Just watch for the signs and dont make the mistake of trying to access it from street level, as there is no entrance on the street you must use one of the underground walkways that lead to the centre. With britains largest cinema screen our auditorium is a flexible space that lends itself to conferences, award ceremonies, launches and film premieres. Without being able to send you a photo here, our premium seats are wider, sofastyle, double seats with an adjustable armrest in the middle and additional leg room, located in the centre of the auditorium. Only trouble you will find is that it can be tricky getting tickets around big releases, especially at prime times. We are pleased to announce that the bfi imax has just revealed its newly refurbished auditorium.
In the manchester imax, i always sit at the back, either the last 2 seats on the right or left, as there is masses of leg room, plus it makes it easier to sneak out to the toilet quickly. Just wondering if regular users people know which row is ideal for the imax. Going to see inception and interstellar in 1570mm imax film at bfi imax london. Watching a film at bfi imax is the ultimate experience. My local theatre is only digital and 300 seats compared to bfi s 500. Hi all, i just booked two double seat premium seats thinking these were the best seats.
The bfi imax is the biggest cinema screen in the uk. The bfi imax is an imax cinema located in the south bank district of london. You can view route information for airlines that fly to seattle boeing fld, compare the prices of both low cost and traditional airlines which fly to seattle boeing fld and book your flights by. British film institute imax london 2020 all you need to know. I recommend only booking if you can get seats in the middle and in the top third of seats furthest away from screen. Check out photos, prices, layouts and meet the venue host at odeon bfi imax. And get a seat where the screen just about fills your field of vision for that immersive experience.
Casts heath ledger as the joker because everyone was saying what a great idea that was at the time, makes more of a crime film than a comic book film where batman essentially loses, and kills off the love interest halfway through. Bfi imax, british film institute theatre london, se1 8xr. Odeon bfi imax view listings and book cinema tickets now. The bfi imax is a stateoftheart, largeformat cinema on londons south bank. Like most of the other answers have said the optimal position is dead center of a row, just slightly more than halfway in distance, not in rows between the screen and the back of the theatre. Located in the middle of a roundabout, the london bfi imax theatre is just a brief walk via underground walkway from waterloo station. Imax immerse yourself in the action with odeon imax. Seeing a film at the bfi imax is like nothing else digital surround sound, a screen almost as high as five doubledecker buses, 489 seats including 69 premier seats. Seeing a film here is like nothing else digital surround sound, a screen almost as high as five doubledecker buses, 498 seats including 69 premier seats, and. Where are the best seats in the bfi imax in london. Tai patinka 28 458 zmonems 14 kalba apie tai cia buvo 172 893 zmones. A look at an imax movie theater screen and how they are different from a normal theater screen. The bfi imax is a modern venue supported by excellent local and national transportation links. Bfi imax boasts a 500 seat auditorium, the largest cinema screen in europe as well as two spacious foyers and an advanced digital stereo system which provides crystal clear surround sound.
The seats are comfortable, and its worth the money to see a blockbuster movie. It looks like it on the booking seat picker thing on the app but just wanted to check. In manchester the premier seats are the topback three rows so your eyeliner is centre screen. If you want premium seats book in advance as they go fast. A popular choice for launches, award ceremonies and conferences. Ive had them in other cinemas but i just thought the bfi imax was lazy boy style recliner type seats. So i recently booked seats at the london bfi imax to see the hunger games catching fire. I occasionally post on twitter and instagram when attending movie premieres, so you can see where i am sitting. The screen is the largest in britain, measuring 20m high and 26m wide. The new imax screen is made in canada and was shipped in a crate to the bfi. Our screen is more than 20 metres high thats nearly the height of five doubledecker buses.