AMC Tysons Corner 16
7850 Tysons Corner Center,
McLean,
VA
22102
7850 Tysons Corner Center,
McLean,
VA
22102
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so I made it out to the theate this morning, and wow, I was very, VERY impressed. The first trailer ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ (3D) was stunning – I uttered an audible “whoah!”. ‘Alice in Wonderland’s image filled all the of the 1.78 framed screen. The sound on the other hand seemed too bombastic at times, very very aggressive and alot of bass, I’d be curious to know if any of the adjoining theatres blocks out the sound. I’ve only been to Hoffman’s IMAX-lite screen and Tysons easily blows that theatre out of the water. I’d say it’s the same size or even larger than King of Prussia’s (PA) IMAX screen
apparently, the IMAX system was not working on Friday morning, all the screenings were cancelled in order to fix the problem.
“two Sony LCoS 4K systems (10 & 12)”
Shouldn’t this be #12 and #14, or did they move one?
Awesome Giles. Thanks for the info. I may have to make the trek to Tysons even though it is a haul for me in MD. I used to travel to VA, and to the National Amusement Multiplexes; Alexandria, Merrifield and for ONE time Centreville (for the awful movie “Shadow”) when they had 70mm event movies booked. My continual issue with the IMAX-lite screens (Columbia and Hoffman) are the lack of deep bass subwoofer ooomph. Its improved somewhat but its not the same as the best THX cert houses. You can tell what a theater’s sound system is capable of (deep bass) when you can ‘feel’ the power of it when the THX flower trailer is played.
actually I forgot to mention that with the addition of the IMAX-Digital screen, the complex will now have four 3D screens, one DLP screen (#6) two Sony LCoS 4K systems (10 & 12) and Texas Instruments IMAX digital setup (3)
I’ve never been to the Columbia IMAX screen, but when to compared to Hoffman’s – yes, it’s alot larger (in height), by alot. Supposedly the two auditoriums behind the concession stand mirror each other, but in my mind, the one to the left(and immediately to the right) (#3) seems larger to me. Of the movies I’ve seen there: ‘Casino Royale’ ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’ and the aforementioned ‘Zathura’ – all the presentations have been stellar, 5.1 soundmixes have been thunderous and agressive, and the sheer size of the screen is uttely amazing and immersive.
The small group of minnies on the lower level were run by Roth Theatres as I recall..
The real Tysons Twins.. the 1200 seat 800 seat back to back was at Fashion Court then down two levels.. back in the ancient daze when the now lower level of shops was the delivery tunnel under the mall..
Giles, is the auditorium, at Tysons, larger than the Columbia and Hoffman installs? I remember going into Tysons..I think to the left of the concession stand and to the right was a humongous theater, whose screen seemed as big as the Uptown’s.
Yea, there was a small complex in the exact location described a few posts above. I cant remember the name of the company at the moment but it was a real dive of a place. Everything about it was second rate. I went there a good many times as well as the Odeon on the other side of the mall across the main road. Has that Odeon gone now? That was a horrible place too, down some steps into a dungeon- if its gone it cant be missed!
and… drum roll please… the auditorim that got the upgrade … [oh I’m so excited to state this] … #3..
HOORAY!!!!!!!
refer to my post, fourth one down from the top. This screen is massive, for once AMC does something right (after my numerous letters to them over this matter). Oh I can’t WAIT to see ‘Alice in Wonderland’!
but the million dollar question is which auditorium it is – if it’s not one of the largest screens – AMC is truly truly stupid.
Apparently, the IMAX (Digital MPX) auditorium will be opened to the public on March 5 with the release of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland.
Preview screenings of “Under The Sea 3D” are reported to occur this week.
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well yes it was on the first floor with an entrance direct to the outside. Now to explain where it was – if you were to be standing in the open air parking lot that was inbetween the mall and the Circuit City (which is no longer there) the theatres were right there, it’s now a Thai restaurant (or has been) the long hall way that was close to Lords and Taylors.
I’m sorry, I don’t mean to post three posts in a row. I guess my other question is, if it was in the tysons corner mall, then what part of the mall was I thinking of? What do they have there now?
I don’t think fairfax mall had a movie theatre then, I don’t remember. We prob wouldn’t have driven that way since we were coming from Sterling, va. I was looking on this site and did see some other tysons mall (Forget the name now) so I’m wondering if that’s it.
I’m trying to remember something. I remember in the early 90’s when I was a kid, I went with my dad to see Aladden. We were at the mall, and I remember walking down a very long hall that connected the mall to the theatre. (Well, probably long for a kid) and there were posters on the wall I think cause I remember seeing a Toy story poster a few years later at a b-day party after seeing the Big Green) Anyways, it seemed like it was one floor. I went back to this theatre and mall about two years ago and it looked completely different and new. I’m wondering if I’m remembering the same place. cause I dont
Actually I’m really glad they aren’t going to be installing Imax at Tyson’s Corner. It’s not real Imax, isn’t much if any better than what they already have, and would cost more. I’ve been wondering if the upcoming 4k Sony projectors will even end up looking better than the Imax 2K system; haven’t been able to compare yet so I don’t know, but the thought of paying more for a 2K system when 4K is next door on the same size screen with equally good sound just doesn’t make sense.
Actually, I’m in no hurry to have digital projection installed at Tyson’s as there’s really not much benefit over the current 35mm film systems they have.
yes, 6 and 12 have 3D Digital Projection – I was never a fan of 6 because one, with 3D films the light output is on the dark side – Gallery Place’s DLP system has the best brightest output of light and the surround sound is alot punchier and dynamic. However Hot Ticket’s presentation of ‘Rent: On Broadway’ and ‘Cirque Du Soleil’ on auditorium 6’s system was very impressive – I’ll more than likely try to see the HiDef presentation of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ there instead of Mazza Gallerie (which is closer, well … walking distance from my house) – since their digital projection system is neither DLP or Sony LCoS (if tix are still available). From what the lady at AMC told me on the phone this morning her impression of the new system is that it’s superior to the older system – I’ll personally give my two cents after I see ‘Final Destination 3D tomorrow morning. As I mentioned before, a 3D system would have been most ideal and amazing on the massive Screen 3 – Sony’s systems are meant to be installed on the largest screens possible – oh well, AMC should have realized that after reniging and deciding not to install a IMAX-lite screen at Tysons, Screen 3 should have been the obvious second screen to get a digital 3D projection unit – alas that would have been asking too much from them…
Then I take it there are two DP auditoriums; 6 and 12? 6 wasn’t that big of an auditorium and the sound was ho hum. Its not worth the drive for me unless they are consistent or I have business in that part of town.
A new Sony 4K 3D system debuted on screen 12
oh well their loss, I expect them to install a Sony 4K 3D system on Screen 3 then to compensate for the promised IMAX screen – something that’d Regal would do at a heartbeat, but AMC corporate is being slow on the uptake on digital conversion.
Looks like this theatre will not be getting the IMAX Digital conversion. According to AMC’s IMAX page, this theatre is no longer listed under the Coming Soon tab.
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I had cousins that lived in McLean in the 1960s. I recall them taking us over to the mall site that was under construction in the late sixties.
The entire Tyson’s Corner expansion, including the AMC cinema, was designed by the architectural firm RTKL Associates.
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This theater would actually be a good location for an IMAX conversion due to the size of its largest auditoriums, especially compared to the auditorium sizes of current IMAX Digital installs.