GoKawiiliPhone-style folding Duo device matches IMAX 1.43:1 ratio of Nolan's 'Odyssey'
A folding dual-screen phone concept called the iPhone Duo has an aspect ratio nearly identical to IMAX 70mm's 1.43:1 format, the same shape used to film Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey.' Since only 41 theaters worldwide can show the film in its full IMAX ratio, most viewers saw up to 40% less image than intended, cropped at top and bottom in standard theaters.
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This highlights a growing gap between how blockbuster films are shot and how most audiences actually experience them, since specialized IMAX exhibition remains extremely limited globally. It also points to an unexpected use case for foldable and dual-screen phones, positioning them as potential home-viewing devices that can replicate rare theatrical formats rather than just multitasking tools.
- IMAX 70mm's 1.43:1 aspect ratio is only fully viewable in 41 theaters worldwide.
- A folding dual-screen phone shape closely matches that IMAX ratio, unlike standard screens.
- Most viewers of Nolan's 'Odyssey' saw a cropped version missing up to 40% of the frame.
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