If you saw the special restored XD presentation of “The Godfather” in theaters last month, perhaps you’d be interested in knowing that the second part of the “Godfather” series is coming to a theater near you.
Cinemark Holdings, Inc., a leading motion picture exhibitor, is presenting the restored version of “The Godfather Part 2” during an exclusive, one-night only XD presentation Thursday, April 19.
According to the press release, the “Coppola Restoration” of the film, presented by Paramount Pictures, was meticulously restored using 5.1 digital surround sound and re-mastered using state-of-the-art technology. Director Francis Ford Coppola, archivist Robert Harris and the original “Godfather” cinematographer Gordon Willis worked carefully along with the restoration team.
“It’s hard to imagine any sequel matching or out-performing its predecessor, but “The Godfather Part 2” did just that,” said James Meredith, Vice President of Marketing for Cinemark Theatres. “We are very pleased that Paramount is providing us the opportunity to present this award-winning classic film on our XD screens and give it a true big-screen treatment once again.”
The Coppola Restoration of “The Godfather Part 2” 40th Anniversary Edition project began in 2006 between Paramount Pictures and the Coppola. Harris and Willis joined the project, helping the team work tirelessly on the film for over a year going through the original prints, re-release prints, and negatives.
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