Question about Imax showings

[ppahuja1]

Hi all, 

A few days ago, there was a message about POA being shown in the 
IMAX theater in Manhattan. 

I have been bugging my friends to go :) when I found out some 
interesting info that might discourage many people from going to see 
the movie.  So I figured I would check with everyone here for 
clarification.

I have heard that IMAX reels can only accomodate a 2 hour movie.  If 
a movie is longer, they cut scenes.  My friend claims this is what 
happened during Star Wars (I think it was Episode I).  He says 
scenes were cut when he saw this movie in Imax.  Does anyone know if 
this is true?  I don't want to waste my money especially since I 
have heard that POA is 2 hrs and 20 minutes long.

Thanks.

Pam