Village Cinemas Brings the IMAX Experience to Melbourne's Westfield Fountain Gate

Village Cinemas Brings the IMAX Experience

Melbourne, Australia’s Village Cinema Fountain Gate has announced the addition of a new IMAX with Laser screen at their theater, opening on November 19 with the advanced screening and release of Wicked: For Good. Wicked: For Good has been digitally remastered specifically for the new system with proprietary IMAX DMR (Digital Re-mastering) technology to take advantage of its increased sharpness, brightness, contrast, color, and other attributes. The process enhances the image frame-by-frame and remixes the soundtrack to transport audiences beyond their seat and into the world of the film.

IMAX with Laser is set apart by its 4K laser projection system featuring a new optical engine and a suite of proprietary IMAX technology that delivers crystal clear images, increased resolution, deeper contrast as well as the most distinct, exotic colors ever available on-screen. The new experience also features next generation IMAX precision sound, delivering greater dynamic range and precision for the ultimate in audio immersion.

Wicked: For Good has been digitally remastered specifically for the new system with proprietary IMAX DMR technology to take advantage of its increased sharpness, brightness, contrast, color, and other attributes. The process enhances the image frame-by-frame and remixes the soundtrack to transport audiences beyond their seat and into the world of the film.

Key Details

IMAX with Laser screen opening on November 19 at Fountain Gate
Wicked: For Good as the first advanced screening for the new system
4K laser projection with enhanced color and contrast
Next-generation IMAX precision sound for immersive audio

Author's Summary

Village Cinemas Fountain Gate introduces an IMAX with Laser screen, leveraging IMAX DMR remastering and 4K laser projection to deliver enhanced image clarity, color, and immersive sound for Wicked: For Good.

Boxoffice Pro — 2025-11-20