Yes! At the last minute, Lakshya was added to the Loews State sked. I will definitely be there today.

Bigger is not necessarily better unless they use 70mm blown up prints which is rarely the case.

Otherwise, I-Max screen at Ontario Place or any other I-max screen (Ontario Science center) are the biggest. 35mm projection, normally doesn't fill up the huge I-max screen, but the projected image is by far bigger than regular 35mm theatres.

Some prefer 'Square One' (Toronto) type THX theatres which have huge screens and excellent sound system.

BTW, if possible, avoid AMC theatres as they don't have Dolby Digital sound and end up playing back-up Dolby surround (unless they ask for and get a DTS print; rarely done). Moreover, many of their screens are only 1.85:1 and not 2.35:1 (image gets cropped from sides).

Rana

Saw Lakshya at AMC in Kanata (Ottawa; 300 Km from 401&2 to AMC Kanata via 401, 37, 7). Screen was 2.35:1 and huge, as normal for Big Screen Big Sound theatres. As AMC doesn't have DD, it was presented in SRD, but had excellent loud sound with plenty of bass. As good as it gets.

Lakshya credits showed DTS prints as well. I wish, theatres take time to order matching prints for their theatres. Lakshya audio in DTS in AMC theatres would have been mind blowing.

Another plus point for AMC screening:
Theatre was big enough and could easily have over 400 seats, but as per Multiplex strategy, had only 90 big and very comfortable seats, of which only 4 (us) were occupied. LOL.

Saw Hum Tum at Albion. It was playing in the theatre on the West side.

After a long time, saw more than 50 (may be 70) people in a show at Albion. Lakshya was running in the theatre on the East and had about 200-250 viewers. (Vow, 250 at Albion and just 4 (us) at decent AMC in Kanata; different days, though).

Audio:
In the end credits, didn't see DTS as an option, so the presentation must have been Dolby surround or equiv. Again, after a long time, tghe audio was loud enough and had plenty of Bass. I did feel some surround as well. Not the Dolby Digital or DTS, but better audio than I've heard befor in this theatre.

Rana

I found HUM TUM PRINT terrible! relative to MHN(EXCELLENT)

I can't judge Hum Tum print with MHN as I saw MHN in one of the best theatres and Hum Tum in a desi theatre. MHN projection was excellent. Hum Tum print at Albion was the same usual that I've seen there for other films. I don't know if the same film print will have a better PQ if seen in same theatre where I saw MHN??

Overall, Albion Hum Tum projection was better than other films that I have seen there. Mainly, due to better audio and bass this time around.

Quality issues aside, at least I didn't get any flack for suggesting this film. Every one who went with me, thanked me for suggesting a film that all of them liked. Can't say the same for many other big films.

Rana

i saw both lakshya and mhn and at the i max out of all mhn had the best pq, then, lakshya, hum tum, but hum tum print was not bad. lakshya and main hoon na was in dts while hum tum was in dd btw did hum tum have sync sound?

Haven't graduated to knowing or recognizing Sync Sound.

But, definitely can asses good sound or bad sound.

Moreover, DD film print, played on back-up track as theatre is non-DD, doesn't help.
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BTW, for the first time saw one concise list of all theatres that are playing Lakshya in North America. I wish this was the case for other films too.:
http://planetbollywood.com/TheatreListi ... aList.html

California
IMC6
2604 Town Center Lane, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086
Ph: 408-830-9999
Globe Diamond Bar Cinema 8
2751 S Diamond Bar Blvd., Diamond Bar, CA, 91765
Ph: 909-595-8787
Laemmle Fallbrook 7
6731 Fallbrook Avenue, Westhills, CA, 91307
Ph: 818-816-1242
Laguna Hills Mall Cinema
24155 Laguna Hills Rd, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653
Ph: 949-768-6611
Cerritos 10 Stadium
2761 Towne Center Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90701
Ph: 562-403-1147
Anaheim Hills 14
8032 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim Hills, CA, 92808, Ph: 714-282-5953
Cinedome 8 Fremont
39153 Farwell Drive, Fremont, CA, 94538
Ph: (510)790-0866
Century 20 Great Mall
1010 Great Mall Drive, Milpitas, CA, 95035
Ph: (408)942-5550
Century Laguna 16
9349 Big Horn Boulevard, Elk Grove, CA, 95758
Ph: 916-683-5290
Arizona
Tempe Cinemas
1825.E.Elliot Road, Tempe, AZ, 85284
Ph: 858-336-1246
Connecticut
Showcase East Hartford
936 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT, 06138
Ph: 860-568-8876
Florida
Forum Cinemas
8720 NW 44 St, Sunrise, FL, 33351
Ph: 954-629-5348
Touchstar Cinemas
12441 S.Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, 32837
Ph: 407-888-2027
Georgia
Galaxy Cinema
4975 Jimmy Carter Blvd, #450, Atlanta, GA, 30093
Ph: 770-931-3456
Illinois
Barrington 30
175 Studio Drive, South Barrington, IL, 60010
Ph: 847-765-7262
Loews Streamwood
1500 Buttita Drive, Streamwood, IL, 60107
Ph: 630-289-2627
Louisiana
The Hollywood Cinemas 9
1401 W. Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA, 70065
Ph: 504-464-0990
Maryland
Laurel 6 Cinemas
371 Armstrong Avenue, LAUREL, MD, 20724
Ph: (301)-604-2886
Michigan
Livonia Mall Cinema(American Family Cinemas)
29584 West 7-Mile Rd, Livonia, MI, 48150
Ph: 248-476-4507
Novi Town Center 8
26085 Town Center Drive, Novi, MI, 48375
Ph: 248-465-7469
Minnesota
Brookdale 8 Theater
5810 Shingle Creek Pkwy, BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55430, Ph: 763-566-6723
Missouri
Wehrenberg 9 Cine
300 Northwest Plaza, Lindbergh and St. Charles Rock Rd
ST. LOUIS, MO, 63074
Ph: (314)822-CINE
New Jersey
Amboy Multiplex 14
US Hwy 9 & St. Hwy 35, Sayreville, NJ, 8872
Ph: 732-721-3400
Multiplex Cinemas at Town Center Plaza
319 Route 1 30 North, East Windsor, NJ, 08520-2735
Ph: 609-371-8472
Regal Burlington Stadium 20
250 Bromley Blvd, Burlington, NJ, 08016
Ph: 609-239-3598
Regal Commerce Centre 18
2399 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, NJ, 08902
Ph: 732-940-0300
Town Center Plaza 15
319 US Highway 130, East Windsor, NJ, 08520-2735
Ph: 609-371-8472
Movie City 5
1655 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ, 8820
Ph: 732-404-0555
Cineplaza
2115, 69th St., North Bergen, NJ, 07047
Ph: 201 868 2895
New York
Bombay Theater
6825 Fresh Meadows Lane, Fresh Meadows, NY, 11365
Ph: 718-358-2929
Eagle Movie Theater
7307 37th Road, Jackson Heights, NY, 11372
Ph: 718-205-2800
Farmingdale 14
1001 Route 110, Farmingdale, NY, 11735-3922
Ph: 631-777-8080
Loews State Theatre 4
1540 Broadway, New York, NY, 10036
Ph: 212-391-3960
Maveli Twin Cinemas
57 Kennedy Drive, Spring Valley, NY, 10977
Ph: 845-578-4000
Pennsylvania
Penn Hills
76 Federal Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15253
Ph: 412-243-0093
Barn Plaza Stadium 14
1745 S Easton Rd, Doylestown, PA, 18901-2812
Ph: 215-491-4413
Texas
Bollywood 6 Cinema
13700 Beechnut, Houston, TX, 77083
Ph: 281-530-7777
FunAsia 3A Theaters
1210 E Beltline Road, Richardson, TX, 75081
Ph: 972-889-8000
W. Bellfort Cinema
7703 W. Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX, 77071
Ph: 713-334-6049
Virginia
Loehmanns Twin Cinemas
7291 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, VA, 22042
Ph: 703-573-8595/8593
Washington
Totem Lake Cinema
12232 Totem Lake Way, Kirkland, WA, 98034
Ph: 206-587-7882

Canada
Albion Cinemas
1530 Albion Rd # 8&9 Suite A 157, Etobicoke, ON M9V1B4, Ph: 905 940 3994
Movie Dome
999-36 street NE, Calgary, AB
Ph: (403) 207-2000
South Edmonton
1525-99th Street NW, Edmonton, AB, T6N1K5
Ph: 780-436-3675
Cineplex Strawberry Hills
1261 72nd Ave, Surrey, BC, V3W2M1
Ph: 604-501-9420
Raja Cinema
639 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC
Ph: 604- 253 -0402
Woodside Cinema
1571 Sandhurst Circle, Agincourt, ON, M1V 1V2
Ph: 416-299-3456
AMC Kanata 24
801 Earl Grey Drive, Kanata, ON, K2T 1E7
Ph: (613) 599-1200
AMC Forum 22
2313 St. Catherine St., Montreal, Que, H3H 1N2
Ph: 514-904-1274

Do u know which one of these cinemas r THX certified?

Deewar is showing at Square One (THX) in Toronto. Also at Albion and Woodside.

Deewar also playing at AMC in Montreal. (Will they get DTS print??)

Asa Nu Maan Watnan Daa still playing at Square One in its 6th week.

Lakshya still playing at AMC in Kanata till Tuesday 9:00 PM daily.

Saw statistics on Punjabi speaking population in Canada.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_ ... dian~House

It's 2.71 Million people in Canada (total Canadian population 32 Million aprox) who identified Punjabi as their mother tongue in Canadian Census.
So, I assume at least 4 Million understand Hindi or Punjabi well and another 1 Million somewhat. Then, Toronto (incl suburbs) and Vancouver (incl suburbs) must have a target audience of over 1 Million each, for Hindi Punjabi films.

In Greater Toronto area, for a population of 3.5 Million, there are at least 200 shows of English films daily (and in good theatres) and only 4 or 5 shows (in poor theatres) of Hindi/ Punjabi films, for a target audience of over 1 Million.

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OK!! Re PRINT/SOUND!! as I previously DECLARED!! HUM TUM PROJECTION was TERRIBLE!! I go with that!!

I saw MSK on same projection screen...it was WAY BETTER! film was only DD!! surround was just occasional.

HUM TUM...PRINT/SOUND..both TERRIBLE!

ASAMBHAV....PRINT, PAR EXCELLENT!! HINDI CINEMA PROJECTION, SURROUND EFFECTS..occasional....for this kinda film, I was not impressed!..FILM WAS MADE IN DTS ES !! too..hamari kismat..BAD DVD TOO!!


MHN...main stream theatre, print very good, sound ok..occasional surround.

MHN...Main STREAM theatre..THX...Picture same, Sound a bit more detailed!

DVDS...all CRAP!! MSK, is so COLORFUL FILM, MAN!! IT NEEDS an EXCELLENT PQ DVD!!! VIBRANT and LUSH!!

ASAMBHAV..TECHNOVISION, was altogether another class, I have never experienced in hindi film projection before!!

I guess, you mean, it's exceptionally good technically.

A tecnical marvel, then it must be worth a watch in theatre, no matter how bad the film reviews.

Indeed!! rana!! That was the only reason I sat through!! besides SWISS location is EXCELLENT!

CAMERA WORK, disappoints due to excessive use of SPLIT SCREEN effect, that becomes disgusting after a while!! and have been OVER DONE! beaten to DEATH!!

I expected GREATER ACTION SCENES, but no, not at all!! Just regular garden variety action!!

Songs!! Camera work is so JARRY and rapidly moving that u can barely see DANCE!

COLORS/CLARITY is UNSURPASSED!

MSK!! is on the other hand is not to same class!! but camera work is more LIVEABLE!
DANCES r really GRACEFUL, FARAH KHAN has done EXCELLENT JOB!!

ONLY, post interval AKSHAY's song, seems INTRUDED THERE unnecessarily.

MUSIC..Not on par with some other David Dhavan films, but FITS WELL IN THE FILM, as songs are picturized very well!!

Production values are WAY BETTER than previous DD flicks!

Locales, and some song picturization reminds you of HKKN, HDJPK...but whats a big deal now!! Every thing is same!! RECYCLED!
GOOD SITUATIONAL, and some SLAP STICK comedy!! STORY!! DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!

But in the end you will come out of theatre SMILING!

I saw this in TARAN ADARSH's REVIEW who absolutely TRASHED THE FILM otherwise!

"Yes, ASAMBHAV is an apt case of body beautiful, minus soul. The film is one of the slickest products to hit the Indian screens in the recent times, but how about giving us an equally inspiring content?"