Avatar sends IMAX sales into orbit as it sets new box office record

Jan 14 2010

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SCI-FI spectacular Avatar has become the biggest grossing movie at Glasgow's IMAX cinema.

James Cameron's epic story has entertained and thrilled more than 20,000 people since opening on December 16.

Glasgow Science Centre's IMAX confirmed this week that so far, all 3D Avatar shows at the cinema have completely sold out.

Future screenings have also sold out until next Wednesday and a further 4000 people have pre-booked tickets to the end of the month.

It is the most popular film at the IMAX since it opened in October 2000.

Robert Johnstone, the cinema's chief projectionist, said: "Avatar 3D is on course to be the biggest film released at the IMAX. The demand for tickets is unprecedented.

"We knew it was going to be huge but it has surpassed our expectations."

Last week, Avatar became the second biggest grossing movie of all time, overtaking Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End and Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.

James Cameron's Titanic is stil the biggest grossing film ever, taking $1.8billion.

However, Avatar looks set to make even more.

For showtimes or to book visit, www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/imax or call 0141 420 5000.

And to celebrate the success of Avatar at the IMAX, The Glaswegian have two pairs of tickets to give away.

To be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets answer the following question - Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in which 1984 James Cameron sci-fi movie? Send your answers on a postcard, including your daytime telephone number, to Avatar Competition, Glaswegian, One Central Quay, G3 8DA.

The competition closes on Wednesday, January 20.

Usual rules apply, and the editor's decision is final.