As the first IMAX film to be released, it premiered at Expo '70 in Osaka, Japan.
This is the first, and most widely seen, of the Canadian IMAX films - a true classic that showed at Ontario Place for years. Perhaps the most widely-seen Canadian film, North of Superior, IMAX's tribute to the spectacular beauty of Ontario's northland, is as majestic and lyrical as the land itself. This award-winning film captures the quality of northern life as nature changes with the seasons. The film clIMAXes with a raging forest fire that figuratively engulfs the audience.
HawaiiIMAX has several technological offspring. OMNIMAX (now called IMAX Dome) which premiered in 1973, with, GARDEN ISLE. IMAX Dome (OMNIMAX) is identical to IMAX, but photographed with an extremely wide-angle lens, and projected onto a concave dome screen up to 30 meters in diameter, instead of a flat one. The IMAX DOME cinemas are physically very different to IMAX cinemas, but in practice, the two formats are largely interchangeable. IMAX DOME prints play IMAX theatres, and IMAX prints, with or without optical conversion for the concave, play IMAX DOME theatres.
The premier film for the Theatre of the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution. A brief summary of the history of flight, from 19th century balloons through 21st century space probes, while simultaneously showing off the new Imax film medium. The evolution of flying technology is portrayed in parallel with the story of the westward exploration of America and the rural-to-cosmopolitan transformation of American society.
The Great Rift Valley in Africa - a 4,000 mile crack in the earth's crust. It's the result of continental fracturing that began some 20 million years ago. Volcanic eruptions, such as the spectacular eruption of Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano featured in Genesis, are the results of a powerful tectonic process which are continually reshaping the earth's surface. "From that early moment when a supernova explodes in a blast of light and sound, the Genesis audience doesn't just have a front row seat at the creation of the world. The audience is inside the creation itself and made aware in the most forceful ways that creation is still continuing."
This half-hour tour around the world shows some of nature's and man's most awesome works: aerial views of thousands of stampeding wildebeest, a snow-covered mountain range, and the majesty of Chartres Cathedral and the Taj Mahal.
The Eruption Of Mount St. Helens! chronicles the cataclysmic events during one of America’s most famous natural disasters, capturing the dramatic primary and secondary eruptions that began on Sunday, May 18, 1980 at 8:32 a.m. When the destruction was over, the once-beautiful symmetrical cone rising 9,667 feet above sea level had lost over 8.8 billion cubic yards of ice, rock and dirt, decreasing its height by 1,300 feet. Originally shot in the IMAX format, this film includes footage from the rescue helicopters that combed the area looking for survivors after the initial eruption. These amazing scenes reveal an unearthly landscape of mud, ash and steaming craters, which sharply contrast with the pre-eruption scenery of pristine snow-covered peaks and the crystal waters of Spirit Lake. As the film revisits the area a decade later, it is startling to see the rapid recovery after so much devastation. In this celebration of nature, The Eruption Of Mount St. Helens! explores the power of nature to destroy and to heal, in a cycle of destruction and creation that constantly changes the world in which we live.
An action film that gives the viewer the thrills of gliding with graceful surfers across a wave seven stories high, holding on while hard-riding cowboys struggle to stay atop giant bulls, and watching the mist rise from Okefenokee Swamp with all its eerie sounds. Riding down the Olympic bobsled course at Lake Placid, looping on the Demon Roller Coaster, snowmobiling in Heavenly Valley and skimming the Grand Canyon are other highlights.
The Great Barrier Reef unveils the most colorful and dirverse undersea world known. Viewers will experience not only the enchanting beauty of the reef, but will learn of its complex ecosystem, symbiotic relationships and the extreme fragility of its environment.
Board the mighty shuttle Columbia for its maiden voyage. Experience one of humankind's crowning achievements: the inaugural voyage of the world's first space shuttle. 'Hail Columbia!' goes behind the scenes with astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen as they prepare for their historic launch. Feel the thunderous liftoff and our heroes' awe as Columbia achieves orbit for the first time. Join the celebration as the shuttle triumphantly touches down, mission accomplished. 'Hail Columbia!' was filmed in the IMAX format and exhibited in IMAX theaters worldwide. This video version is digitally mastered from original 70MM film elements with the sound components specially mixed and mastered to produce the highest quality Dolby Surround soundtrack.
The Dream is Alive takes you into space alongside the astronauts on the space shuttle. Share with them the delights of zero gravity while working, eating and sleeping in orbit around the Earth. Float as never before over the towering Andes, the boot of Italy, Egypt and the Nile. Witness firsthand a tension-filled satellite capture and repair and the historic first spacewalk by an American woman.
A documentary on the history on mankind's attempts to reach high speeds. Starting with the invention of the bicycle, going on to sports cars, cars with jet engines, rocket-powered cars, attempts to break the sound barrier, and rocket-engine airplanes. Each achievement is documented by title card indicating the speed reached in miles per hour.
In this spectacular exploration you'll take a journey through the 4,000 year history of mankind's relationship with the Grand Canyon. Discover the earliest inhabitants of the Canyon whose lives are still shrouded in mystery. Travel with Spanish explorers as they become the first Europeans to uncover the Canyon's awesome beauty. Ride along in the re-enactment of US explorer John Wesley Powell's expedition down the raging Colorado River, when nine crew members risk their lives to become the first to travel the length of the Canyon by boat. "Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets" will take you into the rarely-visited side canyons filled with hidden waterfalls and unusual wildlife. Experience the Canyon as never before: soaring over the rim and flying through some of the most inspiring scenery on Earth.
Skyward follows a family of Canada geese from birth to first-flight and records the elegance of these birds in extraordinary slow-motion flying sequences. Filmed in the Canadian wilderness, the story of the geese is woven into a tapestry of vignettes that document humankind’s longtime fascination with birds and flight. Skyward dramatizes our attempts to imitate winged flight, modern society’s effect on the fragile habitat of wild birds and the conservation efforts being made to rescue endangered species. The film features conservation work with Brown pelicans by Ralph Heath and the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, coverage of Englands "Birdman Rally" flying contest and aerial footage of the Canadian Forces' "Snowbirds" aerobatic flying team.
Chronos, which is the ancient Greek word for "time", tells the story of western civilization through a symphony of sound and images. Using time lapse photography, Chronos reveals life as an ever-changing phenomenon, a matrix of historical movements, organic and man-made, majestic and everlasting.
A three-dimensional journey. Using computer graphics, We Are Born of Stars traces the development of life from the formation of atomic nuclei in stars to the molecular structure of water and DNA, zooming the audience through the five-billion-year evolution of our solar system.
Niagara: Miracles, Myths & Magic is one of the most spectacular IMAX adventure of all. From the comfort of your chair, you'll thrill to the larger-than-life vista of raging waters as you take a heart-pounding ride over the Falls and experience other death-defying stunts performed at Niagara Falls. Created by Academy Award-winner Keith Merrill, the film takes you back to the days when the Native Americans worshipped the thunder beings, 2,000 years before the first Europeans discovered the Falls. See the wonders of the Falls up close and travel back in time for a glimpse of its 12,000 year-old history. Meet the daredevils who challenged the fury of the Falls: The Great Blondin, who completed a death-defying tightrope walk over the river in 1860, and Annie Taylor, a 63 year-old school teacher, who was the first person to go over the Falls in a barrel and live to tell the tale.
This film is about communication: from birch bark canoe, steam engine railways and telegraph, to the wonders of high-tech satellite communication and high-definition television. Transitions 3D is an entertaining and magical 3D look at the dynamic world of transportation and communications. The 3D images are fantastic: you visit a toy factory where an assembly line of Teddy bears float within reach, an egg breaks on to your lap and you have to duck a large piece of lumber rolling off a sawmill conveyor belt.
On The Wing traces the art of flying in all its various forms in this exploration of the relationship between natural and mechanical flight. The film features spectacular high-speed sequences of insects in flight, Andean condors, Mexican free-tailed bats, re-creations of the Wright brothers' 1902 Glider and 1903 Flyer, and QN-THE TIME TRAVELLER(TM), the lifelike replica of the prehistoric pterodactyl Quetzalcoatlus northropi.
Poetry meets technology in this film about the cycle of the seasons. Narrated by William Shatner, and accompanied by a special digital "surround" recording of Antonio Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons", the film takes audiences on a breathtaking trip through the eruption of spring, the growth of summer, the harvest and festivity of autumn, and the dormancy of winter. The beauty of the seasons is interspersed with a look at the earth as a planet, the sun as a star, and the human quest to understand the relationship between the two.
The biggest dam movie you ever saw! Have you ever danced in the moonlight, played in the shadow of great mountains, or fled before a charging bear? Have you ever been swimming in frigid waters beneath the ice or lived inside a beaver's house? "Beavers" (31 min.) plunges into the rich aquatic habitat of one of nature's greatest engineers for an intimate look. Set in pristine forests and waters in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, this film follows the story of a family of beavers as they grow, play and transform the world around them. Originally filmed in the IMAX format. Ever wonder "how did they do that?" "The Making of 'Beavers'" (23 min.), shot on High-Definition Video, takes you behind the scenes.
It was one man who founded the great nation of China. His name was Qin Shihuang, the First Emperor. He not only gave China its name, but also founded the longest-enduring nation state in the history of the world! Much of the story as never been told before, few are aware of his incredible achievements.
Three athletes demonstrate the marvelous workings of the human body in this revolutionary film for IMAX and other large-format theaters, the first of its kind to use inner body (endoscopic) photography. Renowned actor Richard Kiley narrates. Famed American rock climber Tony Yaniro, Olympic champion ski racer Maria Walliser, and Bolshoi Ballet prima ballerina Nina Ananiashvili reveal the glorious potential of the body as they strive for perfection, pushing the amazing universe within to constantly move forward and take the body and spirit To The Limit.
New Zealand is one of the most remote countries in the world. Owing to the great distance from continents and, as a result of intense volcanic activity, unique flora and fauna as well as extraordinary landscapes have developed in this island country. The settlement of humans over the centuries has naturally also had an influence on the landscape. This film is an invitation to travel across the diverse landscapes of New Zealand.
Three episodes from the sixth season of The Universe are presented in 3D.
Volcanoes And Earthquakes: Originally filmed in IMAX, Ring of Fire takes you heartstoppingly close to the great circle of volcanoes and seismic activity that rings the Pacific Ocean. This award winning film has been seen by millions of people at large-screen IMAX format theaters worldwide. Ring of Fire is the story of these immense volcanic forces and the half-billion people that coexist with them every day around the fiery boundary of the Pacific Rim. Feel The Heat: You'll feel the heat as cameras take you to the birth of a new volcano in Chile, and relive history with rare and spectacular images of the infamous 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens. You will march with the inhabitants of Sakurajima, Japan, as they participate in their annual evacuation drill, and witness one of the frequent ash eruptions of this very active volcano. A whirlwind computer animation sequence gives you a ride through the center of the earth to see the process of the geological forces that cause a volcanic eruption or earthquake. The devastating results of these forces are witnessed through the scenes of the 1989 earthquake that rocked the city of San Fransisco.
Antarctica: An Adventure Of A Different Nature takes you to a continent beyond imagination. Discover a new world and learn of Antarctica's wildlife in a way never before possible. Antarctica creates a sensation of truly being there - a remarkable film experience where, through the heartfelt words of Antarctica explorer Robert Scott, you'll relive the brutal hardships. wonders and isolation of the first men on this magnificent frontier. Join in the search for scientific clues locked in centuries-old ice...fly a helicopter over towering glacial peaks...dive through a submerged crystalline cavern in Chaos Glacier...join a company of penguins in an underwater ballet.
Firestorm in the desert: the terrible legacy of the Gulf War - 608 oil wells burning out of control, ignited by retreating Iraqi troops. Firefighters from 10 countries answered Kuwait's cry for help. Supported by more than 10,000 people from 40 nations, they battled and won. A 1992 Academy Award® nominee for Best Documentary Feature, Fires Of Kuwait is a dramatic story of human ingenuity, cooperation and courage.
Go head-to-head with an icebreaker, plunge down a twisting mountain gorge, soar through the clouds in the nosecone of a jet, and speed along with a dog team racing across a frozen Arctic lake in this "spectacular and sensational" (ABC Spain) tribute to Canada's stunning geography and rich cultural heritage. Wowing audiences from around the world at its World Fair premiere in Seville, "Momentum" is a spectacular and touching visual experience that "assaults the senses with gripping panoramas of Canada's geographic and ethnic landscape!." FIRST IMAX HD FILM
Named Outstanding Film Documentary by the Genesis Awards (the major award for works about animal issues) and filmed in the lush mountain cloud forests of Rwanda, Africa, Mountain Gorilla provides an amazing encounter with the highly social species that is the largest of all primates. Eat, nap, travel, eat, interact, eat: that's a typical routine for adult gorillas. But for rambunctious three-year-olds, the routine is more like play, play, play, play as they tumble, swing, wrestle and twirl. Overseeing all of the troop's activities is the proud, massive silverback male whose dominance is unchallenged - until a young silverback tries to exert his newfound sense of power.
An evolutionary journey, filmed in IMAX, through the "Tropical Rainforest," showing the treasures of the forests. From insects to the birds and mammals of the tree canopy. The audience meets the rainforest on its own terms and learn about the plants and animals that live in the world's tropical rainforests.
Rolling Stones: At the Max, the first feature-length IMAX concert film, features The Rolling Stones in top form during their highly acclaimed Steel Wheels/Urban Jungle 1990 Tour. Shot on location in Turin, Berlin and London, their electrifying 15 song performance features such classics as "Satisfaction", "Ruby Tuesday" and "Brown Sugar", as well as their more recent hits "Mixed Emotions" and "Start Me Up". Larger than live... it's the ultimate experience for fans of all ages.
Through the startling reality captured by IMAX film technology, this video takes you on a journey to the most remote locations on the Hawaiian islands. Fiery volcanic eruptions and rivers of molten lava bring the formation of the islands to life. Descend 4,000 feet beneath the surface to witness the birth of Loihi, Hawaii's newest island. Journey with a Hawaiian naturalist in a kayak expedition along the breathtaking Molokai coast to save the rare Alula plant clinging to the highest seacliffs in the world. The adventure continues, taking you to the very edge of Maui's 10,000-foot-high Haleakala Crater where the spectacular Silversword plant blooms once in a decade, then dies. You will experience the beauty and wonder of Hawaii as never before in this captivating presentation.
From the earliest voyages that mapped the Earth to today's launches into space, The Discoverers reverberates with the passion to explore our universe. Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning book by Dr. Daniel J. Boorstin, The Discoverers examines our desire to expand the boundaries of knowledge. The stories presented in this film span space and time, taking us around the world to participate in the act of discovery. Stand alongside Sir Isaac Newton in his British lab; then travel to the present to observe Dr. Louis Herman working with his very cerebral dolphins in Hawaii. Ever wonder how did they do that? The Making of 'The Discoverers' puts you behind the camera and provides further insights into the world of science and discovery. Learn more about the research and effort that went into recreating the inspiring historical events presented in The Discoverers. Shot using high definition television cameras, The Making of 'The Discoverers' is a fascinating retrospective on a movie that made history.
"The green contract" is an unspoken pact for symbiosis on earth. This is the most basic and essential of all natural laws. It is a law that ensures all things which feed off of plants, will then contribute to the regeneration of them through adapted survival methods. Just as some flowers produce tasty nectar to attract birds, insects, and even some small mammals in order to spread their pollen, other plants adapted nutrient rich and tasty vegetables and fruits to spread their seed. The first and only species to break the green contract was the human. We use products which the earth is incapable of reincorporating into itself healthily in a manner which is beneficial to all living things. We create waste and overpopulate at overwhelming rates. We over consume and we do so in a way which makes it entirely impossible to sustain that which we use. The entire earth was once an orb of boiling and bubbling lava. Oxygen bubbles formed in that lava and were released into the air creating what we now know as our atmosphere. Eventually that oxygen created a layer of ozone which shielded the earth from the sun's intensely hot rays. The lava was cooled as a result of this ozone layer and began to form masses of land and water. The first forms of life existed in these masses of water as bacteria. Those bacteria made it possible for barnacles to form and eventually to evolve into plants on land. Other organisms also emerged from this, insects and fish, then later birds and reptiles. Over the process of hundreds of millions of years, a true abomination of a species evolved, the human species. The human burned these fossil fuels buried deep within our earth's crust and layers and created once again a carbon rich environment. In unnatural processes the humans rape the earth of its resources and oil and use them to pollute, destroying the layer of ozone that the earth fought so hard to establish. We set up factory farms for cows where rainforests once stood, to slake our greedy and
Destiny in Space is a tribute to the spirit of our continuing exploration of the solar system. Board a satellite in space to look back upon the shuttle orbiting Earth. Join astronauts to deploy and repair the Hubble Telescope. Travel millions of miles to soar above the remarkable contours of Venus and Mars. Finally, find astonishing proof of new planets, and with them the possibility of other life forming around distant stars.
Come on in, the water's fine. And full of amazing things. Things like: a hungry starfish loping voraciously across a panicked, living "shag carpet" of prey; a swarming frenzy of opalescent squid who mate, then die; plus things never before caught on film--including sea lions who just might be using kelp stalks as toothbrushes. Kate Nelligan narrates and renowned marine-life filmmaker Howard Hall directs this colorful foray into the kelp forests located off California's Channel Islands. So lights, camera, water. A cast of thousands is ready for its amazing close-up.
Yellowstone is a land of constant contrast. Lush, flourishing forests standing next to cracked, gasping landscapes. Half-frozen rivers, beside boiling patches of earth. Packs of wolves and a group of filmmakers. Enter this amazing land, and follow our crew as they employ groundbreaking film techniques to create a totally unique experience. From prehistory to the present, Yellowstone the movie offers an unparalleled look at the indescribable beauty of the national park. Whether soaring over a snow-capped mountain, climbing into the heart of a steaming geyser, or standing in the shadow of a two-ton bear, you'll do things you couldn't otherwise do. And you'll see things no tour guide can show you.
This is the place on earth where it is st the morning of life and the great herds still run free. Africa:The Serengeti takes you on an extraordinary journey to East Africa to view a spectacle few humans have ever witnessed. The great migration. Journey with more then two million wildebeests, zebras and antelope as they travel over 500 miles across the Serengeti plains. Africa: The Serengeti vividly details life and death in an unforgettable film experience. Filmed entirely on location in Kenya and the Tanzania,Africa: The Serengeti brings you spectacular vistas and dynamic aerials. It also features Africa's greatest predators - lions, crocodiles and cheetahs - in deadly pursuit of the migrating prey.
Deep within the jungles of Mexico and Guatemala, and extending into the Yucatan Peninsula lie the fabled pyramids, temples and palaces of the Maya. While Europe still slumbered in the midst of the dark ages, these innovative people had charted the heavens, evolved the only true writing system native to the Americas and had made tremendous strides in the areas of mathematics and calendars. Filmed on location at numerous sacred sites throughout Central America, including the ruins at Palenque, Tikal, Tulum, Chichen Itza, Copan and Uxmal, Mystery of the Maya explores the culture, science and history of this people.
Search For The Great Sharks takes you on a round-the-globe expedition to reveal some of the world's largest sharks and to witness them at close range. From the coast of California to the remote reaches of South and Western Australia, the film pursues Blue Sharks, Whale Sharks, and the most notorious of all, the Great White.
The Living Sea takes you to the world's oceans, traveling to Palau, Hawaii, California, Oregon, Alaska, Nova Scotia and the Red Sea. Explore the mysterious depths and come face to face with life-sized humpback whales when you dive into The Living Sea. Swim with thousands of golden jellyfish and witness the bizarre spawning behavior of giant clams. Surf in Hawaii, deep-sea dive in Palau and test your courage with the Coast Guard in some of the world's roughest seas! Follow a remotely operated vehicle 3,000 feet down through the ocean depths to view strange creatures (one as long as a football field!) which live where sunlight never penetrates. The Living Sea celebrates the world ocean - its beauty, diversity and importance to all life on earth. Music by Sting; narrated by Meryl Streep. The Making of The Living Sea shot in High-Definition Video, takes you behind the scenes.
Titanica reveals the clearest motion pictures ever captured of the Titanic. Witness startling images of the long-lost ruin contrasted with never-before-seen 1912 archival photos showing her in all her splendor. Feel the passion of the explorers, each obsessed with a different aspect of the expedition. Relive the memories of two survivors--an exclusive interview with Frank Goldsmith and the poignant recollections of Eva Hart.
In 1920's South America a small group of Americans struggle to prove they can offer a reliable airmail service over the Andes. When one of the young pilots crashes on such a flight he has to try and get back to civilization on foot. Back home, his wife and colleagues start to fear the worst.
Follow the people who follow the storms. Prepare to take a ride inside some of the most extreme weather conditions experienced on earth. Hurricanes, monsoons, and tornadoes are the stars of Stormchasers, an exhilarating large format film by MacGillivray Freeman Films. Weather is one of the most evolving and exciting areas of science — one that we experience every day. In Stormchasers, we join storm-chasing meteorologists who track extreme weather conditions in order to understand how they form.
A young Russian boy, Thomas Minton, travels to New York as a passenger on a Russian freighter. Close to Ellis Island he gets off and thus starts his journey to America the same way as all immigrants in former times. Thomas is searching for the family of one of his ancestors, who had emigrated decades ago, but once sent a letter home together with a sample of his new profession: 3D-Photography. The boy follows his relative's traces by counter-checking the old 3D-Photographs of New York (using an antique viewer) with the same places and how they look today. This way, the audience gets to see the Big Apple in former times as well as today.
The Academy Award nominee Cosmic Voyage combines live action with state-of-the-art computer-generated imagery to pinpoint where humans fit in our ever expanding universe. Hi-lighting this journey is a "cosmic zoom" based on the powers of 10, extending from the surface of Earth to the largest observable structures of the universe, and then back to the sub-nuclear realm - a guided tour across 42 orders of magnitude! Explore some of the greatest existing scientific theories, some of which have never before been visualized on film, from the birth of the cosmos and solar system to the nature of black holes and exploding supernovas.
High above the majestic central California coast rises an enchanted castle, a special place created from the dreams of one man, William Randolph Hearst. His vision was inspired by his many trips to Europe’s finest castles. From this unique blend of European influence rose an architectural masterpiece that Hearst furnished with priceless art treasures from around the world. See the spectacular European castles and art treasures that influenced its creation. Join the continuous flow of famous houseguests and the extravagant parties hosted by newspaper publisher, William Randolph Hearst. See the dramatic beauty of the 'Hearst Castle – Building The Dream' setting, a magnificent estate with gardens, terraces, pools and walkways spanning 127 acres.
Along the Scotia Arc of the South Atlantic Ocean, South Georgia Island is home to some of the most populated animal cities on the globe. This IMAX production visits this area, made famous by Ernest Shackleton and his Antarctic voyage, films these stunning animal gatherings during the high seasons of spring and summer. Narrated by David Attenborough.
The Magic of Flight takes you on a technological thrill ride faster, higher, and wilder than modern science or even your imagination! Relive the historical first flight of the Wright Brothers in 1903, then soar with the world-famous Blue Angels as they defy the laws of gravity with their most breathtaking maneuvers. Narrated by Tom Selleck, The Magic of Flight highlights and salutes a variety of modern aircraft, the people who fly them, and the human potential of training and performance. Ever wonder how did they do that? The Making of 'The Magic of Flight' puts you behind the camera and provides further insights into the world of aviation and the techniques used to get some of the most amazing airborne footage ever captured on film. Shot using high-definition cameras, The Making of 'The Magic of Flight' captures the enthusiasm and excitement of the crew who made this groundbreaking film.
Treasure Of The Gods make it possible for viewers to explore the hidden recesses and dizzying heights of the canyon in breathtaking detail. The immense panoramas filling the screen make viewers a part of the journey to discover the real Zion Canyon and its treasures, as well as the treasures of other beautiful canyons of the southwest.
An IMAX production that explores the ground-breaking special effects portrayed in Hollywood films from the very originals to the breathtaking special effects in movies today. Takes the audience on a "behind the scenes" look into what goes on during the production of a movie and how the special effects are created.
Ready for the countdown to tomorrow? Raring to swoop over the rippled red terrain of Mars or touch down on an icy comet? Or do you simply prefer to tune to Channel 29 of your virtual-reality set and join friends for fun and games? 'L5:First City in Space' is your port of departure for all this and more. Scientific fact and imagination take wing in this tantalizing glimpse into what life may be like in a 22nd-century space station that 10,000 pelple call home. Seen largely through the eyes of a young girl (Rachel Walker), filled with richly detailed computer-generated images and based on data and research from NASA and leading futurists, 'L5: First City in Space' offers proof that truth is better than science fiction.
"The Edge" tells one of the great stories of humankind - the story of discovering and coming to terms with the ancient, complex and fragile world we live in. Australia's Blue Mountains wilderness is a unique and exquisitely beautiful part of that world. The landscape is inconceivably ancient. When the Grand Canyon in Arizona was a shallow creek, the cliffs and chasms of the Blue Mountains looked much as they do today. The plateau has been carved into a labyrinth of lost worlds - beautiful and treacherous waterfalls, canyons and underground rivers, carved by streams that lead back into the world as it was ninety million years ago. The Blue Mountains wilderness protects itself from the encroachment of modern society with a formidable barrier of thousand metre vertical cliffs.
Here, in this vast and spectacularly beautiful land teeming with abundant wildlife, discover the Spirit of the Wild. Experience it in the explosive calving of glaciers, the celestial fires of the Aurora Borealis. Witness it in the thundering stampede of caribou, the beauty of the polar bear and the stealthful, deadly hunt of the wolf pack. Join this epic adventure into the untamed grandeur of Alaska and embrace the spirit of the great wild north. Academy Award Nominee for Best Documentary in 1998.
Explore the mysterious Amazon through the amazing IMAX experience. Amazon celebrates the beauty, vitality and wonder of the rapidly disappearing rain forest. Carrying the cumbersome IMAX cameras and other equipment, filmmakers overcame many difficulties to photograph this rarely seen tropical landscape and present it with all the visual power associated with IMAX. The filmmakers photographed native tribesmen untouched by Western civilization and discovered an awesome variety of animals and plant life. Narrated by Oscar-winning actress Linda Hunt, Amazon follows a unique collaboration between an American scientist and a tribal shaman on a mission to find rare medical plants.
Fasten your seatbelt and get ready for the ride of your life! 'Super Speedway' puts you in the driver's seat of an Indy-type race car tearing up asphalt at speeds of over 230 miles per hour. Follow the excitement and drama of championship auto racing with narrator and celebrated actor Paul Newman, and join racing star Michael Andretti and his legendary father, Mario, as they craft a state-of-the-art race car. Then, follow the pulse-pounding action of Michael's high-speed quest for victory as he pushes the limits of the new car at the PPG CART World Series. Ever wonder "how did they do that?" 'The Making of Super Speedway' puts you behind the cameras letting you explore the movie magic of making a groundbreaking documentary in the largest film format in the world. A revolutionary chapter selection menu gives you the option of jumping scene by scene from in front of the cameras to behind the lense. So start your engines...'Super Speedway' is about to begin!
Experience breathtaking close-up encounters with the largest mammal that ever lived on earth--the blue whale. Follow humpbacks, orcas, right whales and dolphins for a stunning new perspective on these mysterious marine mammoths. Filmed in IMAX, Whales resonates in an exploding panorama of color and excitement. Acclaimed by critics as a "can't miss film" and a "dazzling poetic experience." Narration by Patrick Stewart.
They're always there, you just have to know how to look for them. What are they? They're the fascinating sights and realms 11-year-old Elly sees via powerful electron microscopes. Charlotte Sullivan (TV's Radio Free Roscoe) plays Elly, who unravels the clues found in letters from her grandfather... and discovers a normally unseen world of beauty and amazement that staggers the imagination. James Garner provides the voice of Elly's clever grandpa. And an exquisitely winged moth, an eight-eyed spider, table salt, molecules, Elly's own body heat and more are among the tiny miracles that loom large. You've not seen anything quite like them. Small wonder.
Take a ride on the wild side with Thrill Ride: The Science Of Fun! A white-knuckle adventure filmed in 70mm, Thrill Ride takes full advantage of the power of large-format film, locking the audience into the front seat of some of the wildest rides ever created - including The Big Shot at the Stratosphere in Las Vegas and the rollercoasters Kumba and Montu, located in Busch Gardens, Tampa, Florida. Explore the heart-pounding possibilities brought to life when the imagination meets the computer work-station with director Ben Stassen, a renowned expert in the field of Computer Generated Imagery (CGI). And learn how cutting-edge ride designers employ technology originally developed by the military and NASA to create the mind-bending ride simulators of today! Using footage from some of the most popular rides ever created, Thrill Ride immerses the audience in the action...so fasten your seat belts for fun!
Uniting two former rival nations, Mission to Mir is an unique tour of the Russian Space Station Mir. Filmed in space by American astronauts, the film examines their relationship with Mir's cosmonauts as they live, work and entertain in a zero-gravity environment. Join record-setting space pioneer Shannon W. lucid and her colleagues inside their weightless home against a panorama of spectacular space scenery.
Experience the magic and majesty of Egypt as never before. "Mysteries of Egypt," starring Omar Sharif and Kate Maberly, reveals the story of this remarkable civilization in a way that could only be told by National Geographic. Surrounding you with spectacular images of colossal monuments and breathtaking landscapes, the IMAX film technology transports you over pyramids nearly fifty stories tall, sweeps you through the rising mist of the Nile's turbulent falls and brings you to rest in burial chambers hidden deep below the scorching desert floor. Witness brilliant architects, massive work teams and gifted artisians as they create some of the world's greatest wonders. Join the first living souls in thousands of years to unlock the secrets of the Pharaoh's opulent tomb. "Mysteries Of Egypt" will allow you a more intimate glimpse of Tutankhamun's dazzling treasures and priceless possessions than ever before.
Amazon: This mightiest of rivers forms a network of water channels that permeates nearly half of South America. "There's one sound you always hear in all the old jungle movies. I expected to hear that sound in the Amazonian rainforest, and its absence surprised me." --Robin Tams, Assistant Cameraman Greenland: Harsh, foreboding and almost completely buried beneath a cap of permanent ice and snow, Greenland is the world's largest island. It is estimated some 10,000 to 15,000 icebergs are calved by Greenland's glaciers each year. "When the ice calves off the icebergs, there is a huge explosion that sounds like a bomb." --Mike Braniger, Key Grip Iguazu: Strung out along the rim of a crescent-shaped cliff about 2.5 miles long, some 275 individual cascades and waterfalls plummet up to 269 feet into the gorge below. The thunderous roaring can be heard from miles away. "It's like white noise on a million televisions with the volume turned all the way up!" --Vince Purcell, Sound Recordist Namib: Stretching 1,200 miles in length, but averaging a width of only 70 miles, the Namib Desert is home to the highest sand dunes in the world. "It's absolutely silent: On a windless day, sometimes all you can hear is a deep, deafening silence." --Mal Wolf, Director Okavango: A 6,000-square-mile maze of lagoons, channels and islands helps Okavango earn the description "the river that never finds the sea." Think hippos are nice and slow? Think again! Ever try making your own paper? The first paper was made out of papyrus, still found in Okavango. Tibet: The Chang Tang Plateau, at an average height of 15,000 feet, gives birth to many of Asia's mightiest rivers. "They strike me as truly enlightened people, very appreciative and grateful. The Tibetans have based their lives on interdependency and cooperation - things we in the West could use a little more of!" --Christopher James Thomas, Composer Madagascar: The world's fourth largest island is currently home to a
Mark Twain's America interweaves the life and times of Mark Twain with the lives of current day enthusiasts who revel in the inventions and way of life of the 19th century. Utilizing archival stereo-optic photos, powerful images from the past seemingly come alive in a larger-than-life presentation. Archival photos representative of Twain and what he saw and experienced in his time are juxtaposed against scenes of actual present day recreations of that era.
Relive a breathtaking journey to the top of the world with Everest, the spectacular giant-screen motion picture for IMAX theatres! Filmed during the infamous 1996 storm that claimed eight lives, Everest documents the filmmakers' harrowing rescue efforts to help surviving members of the ill-fated group. Join an international team of climbers as they scale the world's tallest peak. Witness the perils of skin-blistering cold, violent blizzards that drop the windchill to minus 100 degrees and air so thin it numbs the mind. Everest will take you across creaking icefalls and gaping chasms, up dangerous, towering cliffs and into the danger zone of oxygen-thin altitude. Filmed in spellbinding IMAX photography, "the most hyperrealistic format invented," says producer Greg MacGillivray. Narrated by Academy Award nominee Liam Neeson, including the music of George Harrison, Everest is a rich, dramatic story - a daring advenure of triumph and tragedy.
The incredible realm of dinosaurs, a world based on up-to-date scientific findings and created for the screen by richly effective computer graphics, comes alive when teenager Ally Hayden (Liz Stauber) plunges through time and becomes eyewitness to the primeval era of Hadrosaurs, Tyrannosaurus Rex and more. So big, so real, so close. And like Ally, you can be there, too.
Transform your living room into a multi-dimensional experience of sound and motion! Steadfastly moving through the galaxy, a group of aliens head toward planet Earth in hope of establishing a new home for their people. Little do they know, they’re in for the ride of their lives when they land in the middle of "Adventure Planet," a new hi-tech amusement park not yet open to the public… Join the Glagoliths in this first full-length digitally animated giant screen 3-D film and become immersed in a succession of eye-popping adventures NOT for the weak of stomach. Be prepared to venture into the bowels of an underground Arabian palace fully loaded with dungeons and dragons… plunge into an underwater fantasy and come face to face with mechanical sea monsters and an all too real virtual shark… follow a block of ice as it zooms down a slick, winding track at astounding speeds, crashing mercilessly into objects in its path. Hold on to your seats, and don’t say we didn’t warn you!
Siegfried and Roy's first autobiographical sketch on film comes with state of the art graphic effects and a touching story about the lives of two of the most greatest performers alive. In their story they challenge the obstacles that came from postwar Germany and the strenuous tasks of making it in show business. Furthermore the film adds a touch of beauty to the meaning of fufillment of lives goals but gives a new understanding to the word success, for not only is it acheived by believing in onself it is the outcome of years of preserverance. A story of hope. A journey of dreams. A life of magic.
Discover the world of Wolves by plane, helicopter, on foot and through time. Meet the pack and find out what really goes on in the wolf world where family members play, hunt, travel, howl and struggle to survive. Find out why wolf reintroduction is making news in the American West and setting a precedent around the world. Discover the ancient link between buffalo herds and wolves and why Native Americans have referred to the wolf as their spiritual brother since early days. Meet a traveling wolf who goes to school! Includes The Making of Wolves and a 47 minute bonus program produced by the National Wildlife Federation and Turner Original Productions: Survival Of The Yellowstone Wolves, hosted by Matthew Fox.
Join Stuart Pankin and Elvira – Mistress of the Dark on a groundbreaking venture into the realm of 3-D filmmaking, where captivating computer generated imagery mixed with live action thrills abound. Encounter early incarnations of the third dimension, from a recreation of one of the earliest 3-D movies ever made to classic clips from Hollywood’s 3-D heyday during the 1950s to modern creations such as James Cameron’s ride film, Terminator 2: 3-D. Experience the wildest 3-D adventure ever created for the giant screen!
The Beauty, The Wonder, The Danger. Welcome to Island Of The Sharks, a tropical Pacific paradise where beauty and danger co-exist beneath the waves. Otherwise known as Cocos Island, this underwater mountain is a migratory gathering place for a dazzling array of sea creatures, including sharks, manta rays, sea turtles and dolphins. Boasting the world's highest concentration of large marine predators, its waters teem with white-tip, hammerhead, black-tip and silky sharks. A thrilling underwater adventure filled with mystery and wonder, Island Of The Sharks is a destination not to be missed!
Extreme captures some of the best athletes in the world as they challenge the most intimidating forces of nature. Skiing on perilous mountain peaks; snowboarding through untouched powder fields; climbing up frozen waterfalls; scaling magnificent red-rock spires; surfing some of the largest waves ever; and windsurfing behind El Nino strength winds, this film takes audiences on an unimaginable adventure. Extreme shares first-hand an understanding of those who have made their passion a lifestyle and provides a unique glimpse into the relationship between nature and humanity - of an earth at its most surreal and athletes who continuously strive to feel her magnanimous, powerful shapes. Powerful music and heartfelt narration by the athletes themselves complement once-in-a-lifetime footage to put the audience on the edge of their seats.
Experience nature’s most incredible spectacles as millions of creatures undertake extraordinary journeys of survival. Enter a golden blizzard as tens of millions of monarch butterflies fill the sky in the hidden highlands of Mexico. Fly alongside migratory birds navigating by the sun, stars and instinct. Encounter the affectionate curiosity of majestic gray whales in the beautiful lagoons of Mexico's Baja California. Witness the mysterious migration of more than 100 million red crabs on tiny Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean. Join the sweeping spectacle of thousand of migrating zebras in the vast, wildlife-filled plains of East Africa. Travel back in time among exotic tribes of Africa to explore the roots of human migration. The life-and-death dramas of these six incredible journeys are powerfully chronicled in Amazing Journeys.
Descend 3000 feet to an area of the ocean floor never before seen by humankind. The mission: collect rare and unusual species for study at the Smithsonian and elsewhere - all part of real-life exploration that will discover what is believed to be more than a dozen new species of marine life. Shot on the famed achipelago and its surrounding waters, Galapagos follows marine biologist Dr. Carole Baldwin as she makes her initial venture into that world first chronicled for science 160 years earlier by Charles Darwin. The tools for Baldwin´s team are far different than anything Darwin used, yet one thing is unchanged. The Galapagos Islands remain a stunningly abundant laboratory for exploration.
Enter the secret realm of the largest land animals on Earth. Follow in the footprints of one special elephant family as they survive on the immense canvas of Africa. Experience elephants as few human beings ever have before - enhanced by the impact of the giant screen. Welcome to Africa's Elephant Kingdom.
A breathtaking odyssey that follows the stages of human development from birth to maturity, with each stage presented by a Cirque du Soleil act. The signature Cirque du Soleil celebration of color, light, music and costume combine with a backdrop of various natural and historical landmarks around the world, creating a triumph of artistry beyond compare. From the opening explosion of light and sound that represents the universe's formation, Cirque leads us through the birth of the Universal Child as it travels from childhood, through adolescence and manhood, on to maturity. An awe-inspiring feast for the senses, incomparable artistry and stylish elegance make this an adventure of a lifetime.
Feel the thrill of flying in a world class, aerobatics competition aircraft through the Grand Canyon! Containing the most dynamic aerial stunts ever shot in large format woven into a delightful story of a young boy's dream to fly, Ultimate G's: Zac's Flying Dream is a story about having a dream and pursuing it despite all odds. The aerial adventure takes place over the spectacular backdrop of the Grand Canyon, Little Colorado River and Lake Powell and the flying talents of both pilots give the audience the thrill of a lifetime!
Plunge into the realm of wild dolphins in this great adventure film MacGillivray Freeman Films, producers of the large-format films "Beavers" and "The Living Sea." In "Dolphins," you'll experience the warm, white sand banks of the Bahamas where the inquisitive dolphins live and play. Find out how we are unraveling the mysteries of dolphin communication. Here, you'll also meet a bottlenose dolphin named JoJo who explores the colorful reefs with his human friend Dean. Brimming with details about the complex lives of these fascinating animals, this ocean adventure film takes you into the very heart of the world of Dolphins. Narrated by Pierce Brosnan, music by Sting. Ever wonder "how did they do that?" "The Making of Dolphins,'" shot on High-Definition Video, takes you behind the scenes.
The action is on! Michael Jordan explodes on screen in this box office hit--the most exciting live-action IMAX movie ever. Follow Michael Jordan's last basketball season as he leads the Chicago Bulls to their sixth NBA Championship. "Michael Jordan to the Max" provides a rare glimpse of Michael Jordan on and off the court. Featuring electrifying on-court action and candid interviews with Phil Jackson, Phil Kerr, Doug Colling, Willie Mays and Ahmad Rashad. Get ready to experience some of the greatest moments in modern sports history from one of the most dominant sport legends of all time.
Adventures in Wild California will send you careening down an icy, steep mountain face with snowboarders; twirling on thermals above the clouds with skysurfers; swimming through the oceans with otters and their surrogate human mother; excavating the very heart of a thirty-story-tall Giant Sequoia with botanists and emerging from under the spray of one of the world's biggest surfable waves. The heart-pounding imagery recreates an experience of California's farthest edges that few will ever know first-hand. Narrated by Jimmy Smits ("NYPD Blue," "L.A. Law"); featuring music by Lindsey Buckingham. Ever wonder "how did they do that?" "The Making of 'Adventures in Wild California,'" shot on High-Definition Video, takes you behind the scenes.
Ocean Oasis, a new giant-screen film, is a fascinating journey into the bountiful seas and pristine deserts of two remarkably different, but inextricably linked worlds — Mexico's Sea of Cortés and the Baja California desert. What powerful geologic forces collided to carve out this unique region? What drives the strong currents that make this ocean so unusually rich in nutrients? How does life thrive in a seemingly barren landscape? Ocean Oasis mesmerizes us with revealing and memorable scenes that explore these mysteries. Glide side-by-side with a graceful giant manta ray as it arches and swoops through water sparkling under the hot Baja California sun. Witness the pageant of migrating whales, the elaborate tango of courting terns, the battles of lumbering elephant seals. Fly over sweeping vistas of snow-capped mountains, vast deserts, palm oases, and mangrove swamps — then plunge into astonishing underwater sequences of rarely seen marine life. Ocean Oasis is both visually stunning and provocative, compelling in its message that this little-known region is a treasure worth preserving
Every 11 years the sun’s poles reverse with unimaginable violence. The peak of the storm is called a solarmax. The hottest film under the sun, SolarMax is a breathtaking exploration into the awesome vastness and mysterious power of our closest star. Take a unique journey through time and space and experience the sun’s severe force and beauty. Witness a total eclipse and the magnificence of the Aurora Borealis, viewed from both Earth and space. Real images captured by NASA’s SOHO satellite provide spectacular footage of the sun as never before seen.
Using text from Mexican novelist Carlos Fuentes and ancient Aztec and Mayan poetry, narrators Martin Sheen (in English) and Enrique Rocha (in Spanish) lead viewers on a visual journey through this country's rich and varied past and present. Stunning Giant Screen images and a dramatic musical score by Daniel Valdez create a vivid, insightful portrait of the Mexican people and their culture.
A National Wildlife Federation and Science North Presentation of a Primesco Film Discover the world of bears and experience a fascinating encounter with one of nature's most inspiring and misunderstood creatures. From a past steeped in mythology to a future shrouded in uncertainty, this film contains stunning footage of these enterprising omnivores in the full glory of their varied natural habitats. Come closer than ever before to polar bears on the arctic tundra, black bears in Montana and grizzlies in Alaska as they struggle to raise their cubs and, most importantly, to survive in an increasingly human-dominated world. Learn about the specific challenges facing each of these species -- and why protecting them benefits wildlife and people everywhere.
An iceberg looms, huge and luminous. A river winds through a wide glacial valley, surrounded by stark mountains. A rainbow arches over the rocky terrain. "My name is Adamic Inukpuk," says the Inuit, drinking from the glacial stream. "I have lived in this land for over 5,000 years." The grandson of the legendary Nanook, who burst onto the screen and into our hearts in 1922's Nanook of the North, Adamie guides you through the land, traditions, and culture of the Inuit. Experience a whirling journey of rich landscapes, course over the rugged terrain with a rhythmic energy like that of a heard of migrating caribou, and share the extraordinary plight of the people who have long lived in harmony with the harsh elements of the Arctic.
Deep in the jungles of Guatemala, a black jaguar prowls the ruins of Tikal, a Mayan city that has lain abandoned for thousands of years. What can it's fate tell us about our own cities, our ouw society> To find out, join narrator Harrison Ford on an exploration of the mysteries of our planet's biological diversity. Tunnel into a metropolis of micro-organisms beneath New York, swim through kelp forests of the Pacific, and climb to the top of the mysterious mountains in Venezuela that inspired Sir Airthor Cocan Doyle's novel, The Lost World. Discover the wonderous relationships of living things, explore humanity's interconnections with nature, and gain insight into the puzzle of human survival itself.
Ye'll take the high road and I'll take the low road, and I'll be in Scotland afore ye... There is one Scottish song known the world over that touches the heart of all who hear it--Loch Lomond--but while many know the song, few know the legend behind it. Set on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond in breathtaking Scotland, Legend of Loch Lomond is the dramatic ghostly love story of a brave eighteenth century Highlander and his lovely sweetheart, cruelly separated by war but reunited in the modern day by a beautiful young singer who inadvertently becomes entangled in their tale
The Greatest Survival Story Of All Time. Notice: Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages. Bitter cold. Long months of complete darkness. Constant danger. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in case of success. - Ernest Shackleton Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure recounts the extraordinary true story of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914 - 1916 British Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, which many consider "the greatest survival story of all time." This expedition has become a testament to heroism and human endurance, with all 28 men surviving nearly two years in the barren, frigid Antarctic when their ship, the Endurance, was caught in pack ice and eventually crushed. The giant screen film features stunning Antarctic images and re-creations filmed in 1999 and 2000, plus the remarkable original still photography and 35 mm motion-picture of Frank Hurley, the official photographer of the Endurance expedition.
A young musician is summoned to his mother’s castle in accordance with her final wishes. Upon his arrival, Johnny quickly discovers that things are not as they appear. The castle begins to come alive as materializing spirits lead him to Mephisto (voiced by Harry Shearer), the ghoulish henchman to Mr. D (also Harry Shearer), who makes Johnny a tantalizing offer. The same offer that his mother accepted over twenty years earlier: surrender your soul in exchange for fame and fortune. Experience a whirling visual thrill ride as Johnny explores the underworld of the castle to the explosive climax where Johnny confronts Mr. D and fights to free his mother’s spirit.
'Journey into Amazing Caves' is a visceral, suspenseful expedition with a new breed of scientists who boldly explore places once thought off-limits to human presence, let alone IMAX cameras. Join Dr. Hazel Barton and Nancy Aulenbach as they travel to unique and forbidding ice caves in Greenland, underwater caves in the Yucatan, terrestrial caves in the Grand Canyon and other spectacular locations. You will wriggle through tiny, twisting passages, swim through flooded underground vaults, drop into gleaming blue labyrinths of ice, and enter a world so extreme the microscopic creatures who live there are called extremophiles. For those compelled to push their limits in the world's most hostile environments, the risk of fatal danger and thrill of new discovery are the everyday factors that make cave exploration such an awe-inspiring experience. Narrated by Liam Neeson, with music by The Moody Blues.
Experience the world of the magnificent and rare Giant Panda as you travel back in time on an exciting expedition through the breathtaking splendor of 1936 China. Inspired by the true-life story of widowed New York socialite Ruth Harkness, a fiercely independent woman who dared to take up her late husband's expedition, journeying deep into the forests of China to study the Giant Panda.
Experience a whirlwind journey of rich landscapes, course over the rugged terrain with a rhythmic energy like that of a herd of migrating caribou and share the extraordinary plight of the people would have long lived in harmony with the harsh elements of the Arctic.
A short 9 minute documentary, part of the DREAMTiME project, a commercial high-definition television (HDTV) system was flown on the Space Shuttle. Most of the footage was shot during the STS-99 Mission on Space Shuttle Endeavour (OV-105)
Relive an amazing tale of discovery and exploration in "Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West," as National Geographic brings to life the first crossing of what would become the United States. With careful research and meticulous re-creations, this scientific expedition lives again on your television screen. Two hundred years after their epic journey, go back in time with Lewis, Clark, their guide Sacagawea, and the brave Corps of Discovery as they discover the adventure, danger, and beauty of the unmapped West.
From the depths of the ocean, To the chill of the Arctic, To the thrill of the jungle... You are invited to experience the plight of our fragile planet and its changing environments, in a totally new way, in cutting-edge 3D! Hosted and narrated by Walter Cronkite, SOS Planet uses state-of-the-art 3D and digital animation to explore three of the planet's most troubled environmental areas. With the immersive effect of 3D and stunningly realistic computer-generated animals, this giant screen film plunges audiences into lush environments, blending live action and animation to illustrate some of the greatest dangers facing the Earth today: global warming, rainforest deforestation and depletion of the oceans.
Straight Up! Helicopters in Action features more than a dozen helicopters in a series of pulse-pounding adventures that demonstrates the many roles these powerful aircraft play in our lives. Fly along with skilled helicopter crews as they carry out sea and mountain rescues, apprehend drug smugglers, repair high voltage lines, save endangered animals, deliver humanitarian aid and undertake a reconnaissance mission. Learn how helicopters are flown.
Join a diverse group of six intrepid trekkers as they journey to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro -- the world's highest free-standing mountain at 19,340 feet above sea level. As the climbers pass through Africa's beautiful, rugged terrain and extreme conditions, their expedition becomes an adventure of the human spirit. (Take that, "Survivor"!)
So this is where our tomorrows begin: 220 miles above the Earth and moving at a speed of 17,500 MPH while aboard the most complex scientific project ever assembled: the International Space Station (ISS). Tom Cruise narrates this fascinating look at the high-flying laboratory where today's space heroes develop technologies that will make possible human voyages to Mars as well as provide new solutions to earthbound problems. Highlights include the station's in-orbit construction, plus amazing glimpses of crew members as they work, exercise or do routine tasks like getting a haircut or drinking water (in zero gravity, you can snap a floating glob of H2O out of the air like a frog snatching a fly!). Suit up, travelers!
Australia, the world's largest island and smallest continent is an exotic, intriguing land shaped by its isolation from all other lands. With thousand of miles of red desert sand dunes that characterize its famous Outback and lush coastal rainforests rich with unique wild life, Australia is a place of extremes. Australia: Land Beyond Time takes viewers on a breathtaking journey back in time to witness the birth and evolution of a mysterious land that harbors remnants of Earth’s earliest life and many of it’s strangest creatures that exist nowhere else on the planet.
Horses: The Story of Equus is the story of three horses who were all born on the same night but their lives take very different paths. One becomes a racehorse and her story takes us into that extraordinary world, where the ancestry of every horse can be traced back to 1791 and where their overwhelming instinct to run is highly valued. The second is trained as an equestrian horse, an eventer. But this horse is a unique individual, stubborn and temperamental. After a spectacular failure in competition, he is trained again, this time as a stunt horse in the movies and it's in that world that his capacity for learning and his individual nature triumph. The third horse goes on a completely different journey. He escapes from people and joins the feral herds in the wild.
Journey across India, a breathtaking land shaped by a multitude of cultures, customs and traditions. Come face to face with the Bengal tiger and explore the spectacular world of this majestic creature. Inspired by the writings of Jim Corbett, who pioneered wildlife conservation, this thrilling IMAX presentation of India: Kingdom of the Tiger is a glorious tribute to this magnificent land.
Steve McNicholas and Luke Cresswell -- creators of the stage show "Stomp" -- take their percussive preoccupation to new heights in this big-screen (Imax format) production that showcases the universal language of rhythm and provides a toe-tapping global odyssey you won't soon forget. Numbers include the Jackie Robinson Steppers of New York, a Spanish dancer performing rooftop flamenco and hard hat-clad men strutting atop a mining platform.
"Jane Goodall's Wild Chimpanzees" is a giant screen journey into the hearts, minds and world of wild chimpanzees with the world's most famous field researcher, Dr. Jane Goodall. Be among the few humans who have ventured into the realm of the wild chimpanzee to see them at close range. Dr. Goodall's discoveries in forty years of research at Gombe - including her groundbreaking observations of chimpanzees making and using tools - have not only revolutionized our understanding of chimps, but ultimately of human behavior itself. Take an extraordinary trip deep into Gombe and across four decades of research to experience the world of the chimpanzee as never seen before.
One -Of-A-Kind Hilarious Holiday Fun For All! From the Academy Award nominated creators of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius comes a dazzling, laugh-out-loud, action-packed comedy that will delight the entire family. In this 3-D holiday treat, you'll discover Santa's magical world as it's never been seen before! When a lonely Snowman wants to be part of the holiday fun, he decides to impersonate Santa. A hilarious clash ensues where rocket-propelled reindeer face-off against snowball-launching igloos. Santa vs. the Snowman is the perfect holiday gift. With high inventive animation, this one-of-a-kind 3-D experience is destined to become a perennial holiday classic.
If you're going to make a movie about Texas, it had better be big. "Texas: The Big Picture" captures the myth and majesty of the Lone Star State for the first time in a "big" format film. This bigger-than-life movie features its fair share of cowboys, cattle and cactus. But it also tips its hat to the incredible diversity and contrast of Texas and Texans from the wide-open spaces to the rural towns to the unabashedly urban cities. And somewhere along the trail, you'll discover the true Texas spirit. Some might argue that this is a movie only a Texan could love. Not so. This is a movie for anyone who looks at the boundless horizon and dares to dream... big. Make no mistake: this is no history lesson. But if you want to learn more about a state that was once a country, saddle up.
Joy. Ecstasy. A spiritual high. These words describe the exhilaration of diving a pristine coral reef in Coral Reef Adventure. Ocean explorers Howard and Michele Hall turn their love for the ocean and their concern for the future of the world's coral reefs into action. With Jean-Michel Cousteau, deep reef scientist Richard Pyle and Fijian diver Rusi Vulakoro, the Halls explore and capture on film the dazzling underwater world of coral reefs, magical places here on Earth. The lilting music of the South Pacific, in a tropical blend with Crosby, Stills & Nash, will surprise and delight you. Expect to laugh - expect to fall in love with the reefs - and expect your heart to ache at the tragic, irretrievable loss of these fragile worlds. Very few movies change our world view. This is one of those few. Coral Reef Adventure is far more than a movie. It's an unforgettable experience.
Walt Disney Pictures and James Cameron, the Academy Award® - winning director of 'Titanic' (1997), present the groundbreaking cinematic achievement 'Ghosts of the Abyss'. Joined by his personal friend Bill Paxton ('Titanic') and a team of the world's foremost historical and marine experts, Cameron journeys back to the site of his greatest inspiration - the legendary wreck of the 'Titanic'. During the voyage, you will explore inside the entire ship, deck by deck, room by room, encountering mysteries that have remained hidden for almost a century. Revolutionary underwater robots were designed and built solely for the purpose of allowing the explorers to peer deep into the remains of the once-great ship and bring those surreal and haunting images back to the surface world. Loaded with unseen footage, revealing interviews and innovative DVD bonuses, this unprecedented motion picture event is a must-own companion for anyone who loves 'Titanic'.
Take a thrilling look at the world of skydiving and base jumping - parachuting from a building, a bridge or a cliff. With breathtaking views of skydiving over the Florida Keys, the Mojave Desert and the magnificent Fjords of Norway, this giant-screen experience explores the psychological and physiological forces behind risk-tasking and the physics involved in high-risk activities. The film follows two top risk-takers, Adrian Nicholas and Katarina Ollikainen, as they try to fly the first parachute ever designed as imagined in 1485 by Leonardo da Vinci. Thanks to a camera strapped to one of the professional jumpers who took part in the film, you can also live through a 4,265-foot jump from a legendary Norwegian cliff.
Explore the extraordinary hidden world of insects, where a leaf weighs more than a car, rain drops feel like exploding hand grenades and a blade of grass soars like a skyscraper. Shot on location in the Borneo rainforest, Bugs! brings the beautiful and dangerous universe of its tiny stars up close and personal with cutting-edge technology that magnifies them up to 250,000 times their normal size. Don't miss this unforgettable, stunning film that reveals the dramatic, savage and awe-inspiring lives of these fascinating creatures.
Far below the waves, deep and remote, is an incredible world teeming with life. Only a select few have been able to experience the magic of this place...until now. VOLCANOES OF THE DEEP SEA takes you there. Venture with a team of scientists 12,000 feet beneth the ocean surface on a search for a living fossil - an elusive creature that lived hundreds of millions of years before the dinosaurs. Explore astounding undersea volcanic habitats, filled with strange new creatures and landscapes. Unravel the secrets of a dynamic habitat where life is fueled by the planet's internal fires - a place that may hold the key to finding life on other worlds.
Majestic White Horses pays homage to horses in general and the Lippizans horses in particular. Horses are and always have been an essential part of human civilization. Our natural connection with and dependence on this most elegant and courageous animal is the stuff of both epic and historical fact. For literally thousands of years, horses have helped humanity evolve and grow. This film captures the heart and mystique of this great animal, focusing on the world's most famous horses, the Lippizans of Austria, and their home, the internationally famous Spanish Riding School of Vienna. From birth, through a horse's youth and ultimately to the crowning achievement of its entrance into the School, the film follows the development of these incredible horses.
Filmmaker Marc Fafard examines the historical and cultural significance of the seafaring Vikings.
Jean-Michel Cousteau invites you to embark on a breathtaking underwater voyage to discover the ultimate predator: the shark. Experience an astonishing up-close encounter in 3D with the Lions and Tigers of the Ocean.
John ("Otter") Stratton is a young American fighter pilot who flies the F-15 Eagle, arguably the most potent and successful fighter plane ever built. His grandfather was a decorated World War II flying ace, and he intended to follow in his footsteps. At Red Flag, the international training exercise for air forces of allied countries, many of the world's best pilots meet for the most challenging flying of their careers. Red Flag is the final training for pilots and their aircrews before being sent into actual combat. We follow our young pilot as he makes his way through this extraordinary event held in the desert of Nevada. He is amazed at how complex, challenging and dangerous the exercises are. He begins to notice team members who were not a part of his childhood vision of heroism, the support team crucial to a successful mission, and to a safe return home. In the aerial combat exercises, there are other pilots who aren't out just to prove themselves, they are helping him -- watching his back. And he is doing the same for them. He begins to realize that being a hero is not quite as simple as he once might have thought.
Mystery of the Nile is a 2005 IMAX film documenting the first successful expedition to navigate the entire length of the Blue Nile and Nile from its source in Ethiopia to the Mediterranean Sea. The expedition was led by geologist Pasquale Scaturro.
Ride Around the World takes you on a spectacular journey through Argentina, British Columbia, Chile, Mexico, Morocco, Spain and Texas to meet vaqueros, gauchos, baqueanos and cowboys - all part of a single global horse culture, an unbroken trail stretching back 1,500 years. These rugged men and women were often the first to settle the wild frontiers, helping lay the foundation in language, music and dress for the entire New World. Filmed in exotic and rarely visited locations, and including some of the most fantastic action footage ever seen on the IMAX screen, it is a profound visual and cultural experience that will thrill audiences of every nationality, while uniting them in a shared heritage.
Hurricane on the Bayou takes viewers on a breathtaking tour of one of the most vibrant places in America, the Louisiana bayou and the city of New Orleans, a place overflowing with life, music and natural beauty. Here, in the region's bountiful coastal wetlands, alligators, humans and other wildlife have lived in harmony for centuries. Tragically, these wetlands are eroding into the sea at the speed of one acre every thirty minutes, leaving the entire region more vulnerable to major hurricanes. Hurricane on the Bayou offers an emotional portrayal of this environmental calamity and the staggering effects of one of the most devastating natural disasters in American history, Hurricane Katrina.
Earthbound NASA scientists explore the surface of Mars via the transmissions of two robotic rovers named Spirit and Opportunity.
Greece: Secrets of the Past is a modern day detective story That transports audiences back in time to the Golden Age of ancient Greece and the birthplace of Western Civilization. A sweeping archeological journey to the past, the movie sets out to uncover the buried secrets of one of the World's Most enlightened societies That for 100 years entre 500BC and 400BC est devenu the center of human thought and creativity and ugly Many of the foundations for the way we live today.
Dive In with IMAX 3D! Sea life in a whole new way. Deep Sea 3D, an underwater adventure from the filmmakers behind the successful IMAX(R) 3D film Into the Deep, transports audiences deep below the ocean surface. Through the magic of IMAX(R); and IMAX 3D, moviegoers will swim with some of the planets most unique, dangerous and colorful creatures, and understand this inspiring underworld. Deep Sea 3D has been awarded the Entertainment Seal of Approval by the Parent's Television Council, which salutes the best in Hollywood entertainment. It is awarded to outstanding films, television programs and DVDs that are suitable for the entire family. For more information, visit their website at parentstv.org.
John Harlin III attempts to climb the North Face of the Eiger, the site of his father's death 40 years earlier.
Dinosaurs from the Triassic to the Cretaceous period come to life on the giant IMAX screen through scientifically accurate computer animation. Take a journey with the world's top paleontologists as they find evidence that descendents of these creatures still walk, and fly, among us.
If it weren't for a series of cataclysmic events, a comet impact being first on the list, our planet could well still be the domain of dinosaurs. Following Pr Rodolfo Coria, a world-reknown Argentinian paleontologist, we visit sites of major discoveries he has contributed to in Patagonia and travel back in time to see these amazing beasts come to life in 3D. Patagonia has given us the largest living animal to ever walk the Earth: the titanesque plant-eating Argentinosaur, and its nemesis, the Giganotosaur, a bipedal carnivore that could easily challenge the famous T-Rex.
Using archaeological discoveries and genetics data, researchers and explorers piece together clues from mummies to better understand the culture, religion, medicine and daily life of antiquity. Relics and bodies provide a window into the world of the pharaohs and -- by reconstructing the DNA -- scientists hope to better understand present-day genetics and to advance medical treatments.
By using special cameras and techniques, David Fortney has captured the beauty of these parks in ways never seen before. Fluid, masterful camera work and serial photography gives you the sensation of soaring over and through the landscape.
This documentary goes to coral reefs of the Bahamas and the waters of the Kingdom of Tonga for a close encounter with the surviving tribes of the ocean: wild dolphins and belugas, the love of a Humpback mother for her newborn calf, the singing Humpback males, an orca the mighty King of the ocean, and the gentle manatee. Little-known aspects of these creatures capable of sophisticated communication and social interaction. Documents the life of these graceful, majestic yet endangered sea creatures.
Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk combined exhilarating river-rafting Action on America's Most iconic river with and the grandeur of the Grand Canyon to tell an Engaging story of how ordinary people can make a difference for our parched planet-One That is running out of clean, fresh water. Taking audiences on this illuminating rafting trip are two environmental heroes: world-renowned river advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and author / anthropologist / explore Wade Davis, accompagné by Their Daughters Kick Kennedy and Tara Davis. They are guided by Shana Watahomigie, a member of the Havasupai tribe and the first Native American to Become a National Park Ranger and river guide. A stirring score featuring songs and music from the Grammy Award®-winning Dave Matthews Band, sets the mood for this adventure That explored the issues, present real solutions, and Delivers an uplifting messages of hope for future generations.
An amazing feeding frenzy of fish and predators on South Africa's coast forms the backdrop for a serious examination of dwindling fish populations.
OCEAN MEN takes you on a giant screen adventure into the world of two freedivers and their unique relationship to the sea.
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An underwater look at the diverse coastal regions of Southern Australia, New Guinea and the Indo-Pacific areas and the impact of global warming on the oceans.
A boy (Michael Cera) and girl who dream of flying become pilots in adulthood.
THE ULTIMATE WAVE: TAHITI plunges you into the stunning beauty of an island paradise on a quest to find the perfect wave-riding experience. Nine-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater and Tahitian surfer Raimana Van Bastolaer and a group of friends seek out the best waves breaking on the reef at Tahiti's famed surf site Teahupo'o. As their quest unfolds, you are plunged beneath the surface of things, to explore the hidden forces at work shaping ocean waves and the islands that lie in their path.Amidst surfing action, you navigate the cosmos and an ocean storm in a search for the source and nature of a wave's energy. Exploring mountainous Tahiti, you are thrust into the turbulent volcanic past of the island and its neighbors and discover the seagoing, wave-riding roots of the islanders themselves -- a culture still rich in the music, dance and lore of the sea. Beneath the ocean, swimming with surfers, you explore the stunning, fragile beauty of the reef habitat -- a turbulent, wave-shaping interface that envelops the island and nurtures the ocean's multitudes in motion -- fish, dolphins, sharks and whales.When the truly big surf arrives at Teahupo'o, surfing play becomes surfing survival as the riders artfully tackle some of the heaviest surf on the planet!
"Through the power of IMAX 3D, Hubble 3D will enable movie-goers to journey through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mysteries of our celestial surroundings, and accompany space-walking astronauts as they attempt the most difficult and important tasks in NASA’s history. The film will offer an inspiring and unique look into the Hubble Space Telescope’s [HST's] legacy and highlight its profound impact on the way we view the universe and ourselves. Hubble 3D is an IMAX and Warner Bros. Pictures production, in cooperation with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The film reunites the Space Station 3D filmmaking team, led by Producer/Director Toni Myers. Hubble 3D blasted off exclusively to IMAX and IMAX 3D theatres on March 19, 2010." The film's itinerary takes the viewer past Saturn's aurora, the Helix Nebula in the constellation of Aquarius, the "Pillars of Creation" in the Eagle Nebula, the Andromeda galaxy, and the beautiful Butterfly Nebula. The HST has provided data and imagery so detailed that scientists and film technicians have been able to put viewers "inside" the images during two extended CGI fly-throughs. In the most awesome sequence, gaseous clouds billow while million-mile-an-hour stellar winds blow through a cloud canyon in the Orion Nebula some 90 trillion miles across. These data-driven animations were created by the Advanced Visualization Laboratory at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications.
LEGENDS OF FLIGHT is a film that will not only delight and entertain the aviation enthusiast but also educate and inspired renewed interest in aviation by the traveling public, the media and young people who may ultimately aspire to a career in aviation. It dramatized the design challenged, the financial risks and the many lessons learned from a century of aviation trial and error, bringing us to the dawn of a new era of revolutionary aircraft, the 787 Dreamliner and the A380. The film will focus on the 787 to facilitate audience understanding of the dynamic design differences between the two latest aircraft technologies. Search aviation history for the ultimate flying experience with some of today's greatest pilots. See how the airplanes of the 20th century helped influence the radical new design of 21st century aircraft. See how high tech manufacturers around the world use modern technology to coordinate the design and construction of new aircraft. Fly in the cockpit with chief test pilot, Mike Carriker, as he takes the new 787 Dreamliner on its first test flight.
"Born to be Wild" is an inspired story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them -- saving endangered species one life at a time. Stunningly captured with proprietary IMAX technology "Born to be Wild" is a heartwarming adventure transporting moviegoers into the lush rainforests of Borneo with world-renowned primatologist Dr. Birute Galdikas, and across the rugged Kenyan savannah with celebrated elephant authority Dame Daphne Sheldrick, as they and their team rescue, rehabilitate and return these incredible animals back to the wild.
ARABIA 3D reveals a unique culture, a history full of adventure, an environment of extreme challenges, a people of strong faith, and a chance for a film to bridge cultures and reduce misunderstanding between peoples. An epic combination of historical recreations and contemporary scenes of everyday life, ARABIA 3D follows the story of charismatic 22-year-old Arabian filmmaking student Hamzah Jamjoom as he returns home from Chicago's De Paul University to make a film about his native culture. As Hamzah discovers the roots of his people's ancient traditions, audiences will learn how Arabian society developed through history into what it is today and discover a visually striking world of fascinating heritage.
Through the power of IMAX 3D, experience a wondrous adventure from the dinosaur age. Join Julie, an imaginative young woman, in a unique voyage through time and space. Explore an amazing underwater universe inhabited by larger-than-life creatures which were ruling the seas before dinosaurs conquered the earth. See science come alive in an entertaining manner and get ready for a face-to-face encounter with the T-Rex of the seas!
A journey into the lives of a mother polar bear and her two seven-month-old cubs as they navigate the changing Arctic wilderness they call home.
Space Junk is a visually explosive journey of discovery that weighs the solutions aimed at restoring our planet's orbits.
RESCUE will capture the dynamics and drama of disaster response, giving the audience an insiders view of a truly remarkable force for good in a world that is increasingly in need of it. From the individual civilian at risk for their life adrift at sea to a massive natural disaster threatening thousands of lives, there is a mechanism and resources in place to help save lives. Oddly, the instrument of hostility, the military, is even more often the instrument for saving civilian lives on both a smaller and larger scale. Our story takes place in the U.S. and Canada, countries whose military are frequently called upon to support humanitarian crises. In the U.S., the USAF maintains and operates a large fleet of unusually equipped cargo aircraft, the C-17, originally designed to move troops and huge military assets to remote parts of the battlefield in support of combat troops. In fact, these unique airplanes and their crews fly far more humanitarian missions than military missions
Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman narrates Island of Lemurs: Madagascar, the incredible true story of nature's greatest explorers - lemurs. Captured with IMAX 3D cameras, the film takes audiences on a spectacular journey to the remote and wondrous world of Madagascar. Join trailblazing scientist Patricia Wright on her lifelong mission to help these strange and adorable creatures survive in the modern world.
Filmed in 3D for IMAX and Giant Screen cinemas, JERUSALEM is an immersive experience about one of the world's most beloved cities.
Flying Monsters 3D is a natural history documentary about the pterosaurs. It was written and presented by David Attenborough and was produced by National Geographic and Atlantic Productions for Sky 3D. Originally broadcast on Christmas Day 2010, it was the first 3D documentary to be screened on British television and was released in theatres and IMAX cinemas the following year. Flying Monsters 3D went on to become the first 3D programme to win a BAFTA award.
A Beautiful Planet is a breathtaking portrait of Earth from space, providing a unique perspective and increased understanding of our planet and galaxy as never seen before. Made in cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the film features stunning footage of our magnificent blue planet — and the effects humanity has had on it over time — captured by the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). From space, Earth blazes at night with the electric intensity of human expansion — a direct visualization of our changing world. But it is within our power to protect the planet. As we continue to explore and gain knowledge of our galaxy, we also develop a deeper connection to the place we all call home. From IMAX Entertainment and Toni Myers — the acclaimed filmmaker behind celebrated IMAX® documentaries Blue Planet, Hubble 3D, and Space Station 3D — A Beautiful Planet presents an awe-inspiring glimpse of Earth and a hopeful look into the future of humanity.
Narrated by Cate Blanchett, Journey to the South Pacific will take moviegoers on a breathtaking IMAX® 3D adventure to the lush tropical islands of remote West Papua, where life flourishes above and below the sea. Join Jawi, a young island boy, as he takes us on a journey of discovery to this magical place where we encounter whale sharks, sea turtles, manta rays, and other iconic creatures of the sea. Home to more than 2,000 species of sea life, this exotic locale features the most diverse marine ecosystem on earth. An uplifting story of hope and celebration, Journey to the South Pacific highlights the importance of living in balance with the ocean planet we all call home.
Hollywood actor Jason Scott Lee, actor in The Bruce Lee Story and himself an expert developed by Bruce Lee’s fighting style “Jeet Kune Do” fulfilled his lifelong dream in an intensive two-week Kung Fu boot camp,
In the mountains of Sichuan, China, a researcher forms a bond with Qian Qian, a panda who is about to experience nature for the first time.
