Thursday, July 29, 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.

When weather is stolen from the Solar System planets, The Zula Patrol comes to the rescue!

Sponsored by: NASA and Variety Club

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

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.

FEATURE FILM  Rated PG-13

Showing July 16 - August 1

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight), this sci-fi action film travels around the globe and into the infinite world of dreams.  Experience six stories of unbelievable special effects on the 70-ft. domed screen that will make you feel like you're in a real-life, more in-depth version of The Matrix.  The epic screenplay and international cast will challenge your perception of reality and keep you totally immersed through the end!

Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) penetrates people's dreams to steal valuable secrets from deep within their subconscious while their minds are vulnerable.  That rare ability has made him a valuable player in corporate espionage, but has also cost him everything he has ever loved.  Now one last job could give him back his life, but only if he and his team can accomplish the impossible - inception - and successfully plant an idea instead of stealing one.  No amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move...an enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming. 

Premier Media Partner:  WHO-HD Channel 13