That was the beginning. He'd never made an IMAX movie before. The film is an unabashed celebration of Jordan's life up to and through his last title run as a member of the 1998 NBA Champion Chicago Bulls. The film is more than a sports documentary, Kempf said. The film gives fans a different perspective, said sportscaster Bob Costas.
Technology is really amazing.
I was just happy to be a part of it. The film is scheduled to open at 50 IMAX theaters in the U.S. and Canada, including the Smithsonian Institution's dome. Rich Gelfond, an IMAX co-chairman, said the company is closely watching the success of the Jordan movie. IMAX might even be able to show live sports events someday, he said. Two of the format's biggest stars this year have been Mickey Mouse and Michael Jordan, he noted.