January 6, 2015

‘Game of Thrones’ First TV Show to Receive IMAX Treatment

Game of Thrones is making its way to IMAX theaters near you and is also rumored to be bringing with it a treat more special than lemon cakes…the first season five trailer.

According to Entertainment Weekly, the hit HBO series based on the hit George R.R. Martin book series will make its big screen debut beginning January 23rd. The one week screening, taking place in 150 IMAX theaters, includes the final two episodes of the show’s fourth season, as well as an exclusive trailer for the upcoming fifth season.

“The cinematic brilliance and grand scope of the series is perfect for the IMAX format,” said Pamela Levine, chief marketing officer at HBO, in a statement. “We are always looking to provide fans with new and exciting ways to experience the show and viewing two key episodes, along with the new trailer, on such an impressive platform makes for a great event.”

Do you plan on checking out the Game of Thrones screening and catching all the action up close and personal? Let us know in the comments below!

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Jasmine Alyce Jasmine is the Associate Editor/Reporter for FanBolt. She’s been obsessed with pop culture and entertainment news since the olden days of MTV’s ‘TRL’ and graduated in 2009 with her BA in Journalism. She’s a huge horror and sci-fi/fantasy fan and her favorite shows include: American Horror Story, Game of Thrones, Pretty Little Liars, Doctor Who, Bates Motel, Once Upon A Time and Scandal, to name a few.