Monday, August 02, 2010

Observe wonders of the night sky around the world with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.

Sponsored by NASA.

Experience one of the most mysterious – and misunderstood – wonders of the Universe.

Narrated by Liam Neeson. Sponsored by NASA.

TRADITIONAL-LENGTH FILM

An epic combination of historical recreations and scenes from everyday life, ARABIA follows the story of Arabian film 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.

Travel to the exotic and fascinating land of Arabia.  Explore the ancient tombs of a lost city; dive through the reefs of the Red Sea; and experience the Hajj -- the largest gathering of people on Earth. Discover an extraordinary culture and experience modern day Arabia in the midst of monumental change.

TRADITIONAL-LENGTH FILM

From the dazzling coral reefs of the Bahamas to the wind-swept seas of Patagonia, DOLPHINS takes audiences under the water's surface for a romp with inquisitive Atlantic spotted dolphins, acrobatic dusky dolphins, and the familiar bottlenose dolphin of Flipper fame.  From rarely seen fish-herding behavior to a close-up look at complex communication activities, DOLPHINS will give audiences a fascinating new perspective on the lives of dolphins and their remarkable intelligence.

TRADITIONAL-LENGTH FILM
 
Directed by Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Greg MacGillivray, GREECE: Secrets of the Past is the stirring story of how a Greek archeologist of the 21st century is uncovering the secret history of his ancient ancestors who forged a society that continues to astound the world today with its ideas, inventions and achievements.  Set against the breathtaking, azure vistas of the Greek Isles, the film merges a contemporary archeological “detective story” with some of the most advanced and painstaking digital re-creations ever undertaken for an IMAX® theatre film, with scenes that restore such centuries-old spectacles as the original Parthenon and the volcanic eruption that buried Santorini in 1646 BC.

Local Sponsor: Principal Financial Group

TRADITIONAL-LENGTH FILM

Through the power of IMAX®, Hubble will enable moviegoers 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 seventh film from the award-winning IMAX® Space Team, Hubble will offer an inspiring and unique look into the Hubble Space Telescope's legacy and highlight its profound impact on the way we view the universe and ourselves.