How to See 16 Minutes of ‘Avatar’ For Free

Posted by Dr. Cole Abaius (cole.abaius@filmschoolrejects.com) on August 13, 2009

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After long last, the wait is finally coming to a close, and just to tease you even more, James Cameron and company are giving audiences a chance to see 16 whole minutes of his forthcoming science fiction epic Avatar.

We reported on this back during Comic-Con (or at least our intern, Scott, did) but even we didn’t really understand the details of what seemed like either an ingenious or tragically stupid marketing move. And now we do.

On Monday (August Seventeenth, Two-Thousand-And-Nine), at NOON PST (That’s 3:00pm Eastern, 2:00pm Central, and 1:00pm Whateverthatothertimezoneis) the movie’s website will be handing out free tickets as long as supplies last.

The website, if you didn’t click on the above link, is www.avatarmovie.com.

Bookmark it.

The tickets will get you into one of two screenings on the evening of Friday, August 21st, and you’ll get to see a quick intro from Cameron and the footage which includes some scenes that weren’t shown at Comic-Con this year. Coincidentally, the trailer for the film pops up on screens everywhere that Friday as well. It’s almost as if the marketing team planned it that way.

Good luck on getting yours before they all run out the door. Set your alarms for stun that day, make sure you have your typing and mouse-clicking fingers properly prepared, and here we……go.

What do you think? Are you planning on making a mad dash?

Source: LA Times Blog

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littlemovieman

Ehhh, not that interested, although i havent really paid any attention to it so, dont really know what its about lol, so dont pay any attention to this post lol

Roland21

You're a jerk.

tenno

I don't get it. I just want to watch the movie not an extended trailer or whole scene out of context. And are there really that many 3D IMAX theaters it so convenient to get to just for 16 minutes then leave?

Rohith

I would probably have to travel almost an hour to get to the IMAX 3D theater and then another hour traelling back home.

Total time wasted to watch a 16min trailer (over 2 hours :-P )

Url Reviews

epic lol it is going to be boring and you all know it, nothing epic about this!

Rohith

I guess they made a mistake in scheduling as I got this email from them yesterday after confirming my ticket. Of course, I was able to book again for a different time though about an hour later than the time I originally booked.

We apologize for the inconvenience, but due to overwhelming demand to see the special scenes from James Cameron’s epic motion picture AVATAR, our AVATARMOVIES.COM RSVP site experienced technical difficulties. As a result of the crash you must re-select a screening time. Please note you may not get the original time you selected. Also new ticket confirmations that will be generated by your selection here will be the only accepted form of admittance.

Please click below and choose a new screening time.
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Rohith

This is the email they sent the second time ... hopefully no mistakes this time.

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Please discard any previous confirmation letters as they are no longer valid.
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Name,

Congratulations! You are confirmed to be among the first to experience select scenes from James Cameron's epic motion picture AVATAR in IMAX 3D, on August 21st.

Details of your screening are as follows:

Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre Toronto IMAX Theatre
259 Richmond St. West
Toronto, Ontario M5V 2E9
Friday, August 21 at 8:45pm
Seats: 1
Code: -------

Please print this e-mail and bring it with you to the screening along with a photo ID.

This screening will be monitored for unauthorized recording. By attending, you agree not to bring any recording devices into the theatre and you consent to physical search of your belongings and person for recording devices. If you attempt to enter with a recording device, you will be denied admission. If you attempt to use a recording device, you consent to immediate removal from the theatre and forfeiture of the device. Unauthorized recording will be reported to law enforcement and may subject you to criminal and civil liability.

How to See 16 Minutes of ‘Avatar’ For Free

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