Austin Theaters Battle Heat for IMAX Odyssey | Austin News

Austin’s theaters are battling heat and tech woes to bring you the ultimate cinematic experience of “The Odyssey” — shot on rare IMAX film and shown only in 70mm. Galaxy Theaters, facing a broken roof AC unit and a two-month wait for a replacement, rented six portable units to keep the screenings cool — and open — for fans. Meanwhile, AMC Rivercenter in San Antonio had to pause showings due to projector issues, offering refunds and vouchers while they fixed it. Both theaters are working overtime to preserve this once-in-a-lifetime moviegoing event. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c11b29e9f84e81f6