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Interstellar, Christopher Nolan's sci-fi movie was released back in November 7, 2014, and soon became a cinematic masterpiece. Nolan wrote the script along with his brother Jonathan Nolan, with cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema, and the iconic music composer Hans Zimmer, setting up that unique ambiance.
Earlier this year, it was announced that the movie will have a re-release in the theatres with a 70 mm IMAX reel, celebrating its 10th year. After the massive success of Oppenheimer in 2023, fans were eagerly anticipating to rewatch this critically acclaimed film in the theatres. Initially supposed to be released in IMAX on September 27, 2024, it has been now postponed back to December 6, 2024.
According to an article in Variety, posted on August 7, 2024, the main reason behind its delay was to amalgamate the premiere along with the home release. There have been rumors that Paramount had destroyed the 70mm IMAX prints of Interstellar, ahead of its release. But Paramount has completely denied this allegation, saying they have more copies of Interstellar in their archives than any other movie, because of its cinematic value.
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However, as theatres don't buy their reels but rather rent them from the studios, it is very common that after repetitive uses, the reel may experience deterioration.
Hindrances behind the re-release of Interstellar on its 10th anniversary
As a reception, sources tell that Nolan was furious at the studios behind the news of the deterioration of the theatre reels. Released back in 2014, Interstellar was Nolan's 9th film, which was followed by his iconic war film Dunkirk (2017).
As per IMDb, Interstellar was a major box-office hit, that went on to generate over $708 million, worldwide. The movie had a cast of renowned actors, specifically chosen by Nolan including Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Michael Caine, Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, and Timothee Chalamet.
Initially released in the traditional format of 35 mm and 70 mm films, it got five Academy Award nominations and won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects. But Nolan had always recommended the 70 mm IMAX format.
What is the story behind Interstellar?
Back in 2007, when Jonathan Nolan was writing the script, it was supposed to be directed by Steven Spielberg. Jonathan himself is a very renowned writer and producer, who has created popular science fiction series such as Person of Interest (2011) and Westworld (2016). While developing the script, Jonathan decided to co-write it with his brother Christopher Nolan. After Spielberg shifted his production studio from Paramount to Disney, Christopher Nolan was chosen as the director.
The filming began in the fall of 2013, and Nolan decided to collaborate with the award-winning cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema, known for his outstanding work in Her (2013). Hoytema and Nolan went on to work together in further films that include Dunirk (2017), Tenet (2020), and finally Oppenheimer (2023). The editing of the movie was done by Lee Smith, and renowned German composer Han Zimmer, created its iconic soundtrack.
The signature visual effects that the movie is known for were provided by Double Negative, who had earlier worked with Nolan in Inception. Paul Franklin, the visual supervisor stated that Interstellar had the highest work in its CGI. Under the cover of a science fiction film, the movie featured a story of a father's deep love for his daughter.
On November 4, 2014, Interstellar was released early in 35 mm and 70 mm IMAX film theatres, then in limited theatres across North America. On November 7, 2014, the movie got its premiere across the world. Paramount Pictures in co-collaboration with Warner Bros. Pictures, the movie went on to gross over $705 million with a production budget of $165 million.
Nolan's Interstellar has been praised both by audiences and critics. With its re-release after 10 years on IMAX fans will get a chance to dive back into the old space nostalgia. The movie is set to hit the theatres and screening with 70 mm film, this fall on December 6, 2024.
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