Re: 2001: A Space Odyssey

Agent_C wrote:
> On Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:40:56 -0500, <invalid@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> 
>> My memory is not that good for that long ago, but I "think" I saw 2001
>> in Houston at a theater that displayed it in Cinerama ( a wrap-around
>> screen). Anyone remember that theater? Wasn't it on Westheimer or
>> Richmond?
> 
> It wasn't filmed in Cinerama; a common misconception. It was filmed in
> 'Super Panavision 70'; (65mm negative / 70mm print)
> 
> http://www.widescreenmuseum.com/Widescreen/wingsp1.htm

The copy I have shows the "Cinerama" logo in the credits.

It was indeed filmed on 65mm (positive, I believe) and printed in
various formats including Cinerama.

Cheers,
Alan