by FilmInk Staff
VILLAGE CINEMAS BRINGS THE IMAX EXPERIENCE® TO MELBOURNES WESTFIELD FOUNTAIN GATE
Village Cinemas Fountain Gate Opens on November 19th, 2025 Featuring IMAX with Laser, IMAX’s Most Advanced Theatre Experience
Village Cinema Fountain Gate, a landmark of Melbourne’s entertainment landscape for movie-goers, announced today that guests visiting Westfield Fountain Gate, in Melbourne’s south-east will now enjoy the world’s most immersive film experience with the opening of the new IMAX® on November 19th, 2025, 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 the increased sharpness, brightness, contrast, colour and other attributes it can deliver. 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.
The Cinema features IMAX® with Laser technology, a next-generation laser projection and multi-channel sound system exclusive to IMAX theatres. IMAX with Laser is immersive by design, developed from the ground up to deliver crystal clear, lifelike images and precision audio for a moviegoing experience unlike anything else.
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.
With IMAX with Laser, guests at Village Cinemas, Fountain Gate can now experience:
- Crystal Clear IMAX Laser Projection: Increased resolution, sharper and brighter images, deeper contrasts, as well as the widest range of colors available to filmmakers to deliver the most life-like visuals for moviegoers.
- Next Generation IMAX Precision Sound: Patented sound technology delivers striking clarity and depth alongside perfected tuned sound and evenly distributed audio throughout the theatre.
- IMAX Immersion by Design: Custom-designed theatres with stadium seating for clear vantage points at every seat, as well as custom screens for the brightest images.
For an elevated viewing experience, Village Cinemas’ IMAX Premium Pod provides private seating with in-seat service for added comfort and convenience.
Fountain Gate guests can also enjoy exclusive food and beverage options during Wicked: For Good screenings, including a signature Wicked: For Good Baked Alaska and two themed mocktails served in collectible Elphaba and Glinda cups. Limited-edition merchandise featuring custom popcorn containers and drinkware will be available for purchase while stocks last.
