Hi guys, I haven't posted here in a few years, but been keeping an eye on this thread.
**I'll try not to spoil, but don't read if you're going to a fan screening**
I went to the screening in Sydney, Australia (Event Cinemas Bondi Junction).
We got a bag on the way in with t-shirt, tattoo and CD. Waiting on each seat was a bottle of water, a box of popcorn and a glasses case with 3D MJ aviator glasses. It was a nice touch.
They started by playing a world premiere new remix of Thriller by Steve Aoki. I don't know if it's been announced, but it sounded good. A bit dubstep-ish, but fresh and fun.
EDIt:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0RyiTp8gSA
They introduced Thriller 3D saying there were a couple of problems along the way (I assume alluding to the speaker issues at past screenings) but sung it's praises and thanked all who made it possible.
I have a good ear, and to me it sounded perfect with all elements there. Sounds from the original video mix (horror movie music, "see you next Wednesday", footsteps, graves opening FX etc) all seem to be there, lovingly matched to the original. Sections of the song that were extended/restructured for the original video all seem to be in the right spots. The subwoofer is used well to punctuate MJ first turning into the werewolf and startle you towards the end.I honestly don't think you guys have anything to worry about. The mix sounds great.
The picture looks stunning, crisp and deep, and having it in 16:9 widescreen makes the dance scenes more amazing and lets you appreciate the composition and framing more. It's like watching something you've seen a million times with fresh eyes. It's really good.
After that they showed:
Dirty Diana
Leave Me Alone
Scream,
BOTDF (Wyclef mix)
Torture (brought down the room a bit)
Ghosts full movie (4:3, not restored). Still awesome on the big screen, since I won tickets to the premiere MJ attended at George Street as a kid. Wish they'd restore that next. Pretty sure it was a 35mm reel in widescreen back then.
Then there was an afterparty with a DJ, but I didn't hang around.
It was a really fun night, and nice to applaud and relive memories with an audience of fans. I hope more fans around the world get to go to these, and that Thriller 3D gets released in some form.
Thanks guys. Hope I didn't spoil anything.