Convert IMAX 70mm to 1.43:1 Digital: Ahmedabad Science City
The Issue
Preserve Ahmedabad's IMAX Legacy - Upgrade Science City's IMAX to 1.43:1 Digital IMAX GT
The IMAX auditorium at Gujarat Science City, Ahmedabad is a true cinematic treasure. Its gigantic screen and 1.43:1 aspect ratio make up a rare and valuable part of Ahmedabad's cinematic landscape.
This auditorium has long been able to give its patrons the panoramic IMAX experience that initially made giant screen cinema-watching such a compelling attraction.
Unfortunately, this potential is in danger due to the impending obsolescence of the technology it currently uses.
The IMAX maintenance contract for the theater has expired, and the long term viability of the specialized 70mm film projection equipment used to show IMAX films is in doubt. There is a real risk that this valuable resource will be wasted on a mundane digital wide screen cinema.
We urge you to consider this as an alternative.
A Digital IMAX GT upgrade would allow Science City to keep the iconic 1.43:1 screen while providing a more modern and sustainable projection technology for years to come.
Upgrading to a Digital GT system would allow Science City to retain the unique and impressive 1.43:1 screen in its current auditorium, while providing a more sustainable projection technology for the future, and allowing the continued showcasing of modern IMAX content that utilizes the larger 1.78:1 aspect ratio.
There is value in retaining this original 70mm IMAX equipment, and we encourage you to preserve this equipment as much as possible by upgrading to a Digital GT system.
We recognize the importance of retaining this 70mm IMAX equipment and its place in the legacy of Science City's IMAX.
However, we believe that Science City's IMAX patrons would enjoy the convenience and modernity of a 1.43:1 Digital IMAX GT upgrade that would ensure the survival of this unique screen and auditorium for decades to come.
Giant screen movies and their accompanying attractions have long been a popular attraction in Ahmedabad. The IMAX auditorium at Science City represents one of Ahmedabad's most unique and valuable cinematic resources. We encourage you to consider upgrading this theater to a Digital IMAX GT system so that it may continue to provide a first rate cinematic experience to Ahmedabad's patrons for years to come.
We urge Gujarat Science City, the appropriate authorities, and IMAX to seriously consider the possibility of a 1.43:1 Digital IMAX GT upgrade while keeping the original 70mm IMAX equipment and its history intact.
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The Issue
Preserve Ahmedabad's IMAX Legacy - Upgrade Science City's IMAX to 1.43:1 Digital IMAX GT
The IMAX auditorium at Gujarat Science City, Ahmedabad is a true cinematic treasure. Its gigantic screen and 1.43:1 aspect ratio make up a rare and valuable part of Ahmedabad's cinematic landscape.
This auditorium has long been able to give its patrons the panoramic IMAX experience that initially made giant screen cinema-watching such a compelling attraction.
Unfortunately, this potential is in danger due to the impending obsolescence of the technology it currently uses.
The IMAX maintenance contract for the theater has expired, and the long term viability of the specialized 70mm film projection equipment used to show IMAX films is in doubt. There is a real risk that this valuable resource will be wasted on a mundane digital wide screen cinema.
We urge you to consider this as an alternative.
A Digital IMAX GT upgrade would allow Science City to keep the iconic 1.43:1 screen while providing a more modern and sustainable projection technology for years to come.
Upgrading to a Digital GT system would allow Science City to retain the unique and impressive 1.43:1 screen in its current auditorium, while providing a more sustainable projection technology for the future, and allowing the continued showcasing of modern IMAX content that utilizes the larger 1.78:1 aspect ratio.
There is value in retaining this original 70mm IMAX equipment, and we encourage you to preserve this equipment as much as possible by upgrading to a Digital GT system.
We recognize the importance of retaining this 70mm IMAX equipment and its place in the legacy of Science City's IMAX.
However, we believe that Science City's IMAX patrons would enjoy the convenience and modernity of a 1.43:1 Digital IMAX GT upgrade that would ensure the survival of this unique screen and auditorium for decades to come.
Giant screen movies and their accompanying attractions have long been a popular attraction in Ahmedabad. The IMAX auditorium at Science City represents one of Ahmedabad's most unique and valuable cinematic resources. We encourage you to consider upgrading this theater to a Digital IMAX GT system so that it may continue to provide a first rate cinematic experience to Ahmedabad's patrons for years to come.
We urge Gujarat Science City, the appropriate authorities, and IMAX to seriously consider the possibility of a 1.43:1 Digital IMAX GT upgrade while keeping the original 70mm IMAX equipment and its history intact.
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Petition created on 8 August 2026