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IMAX format film featuring mountainous skiing and snowboarding action. Contains quicktime trailer.
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EXTREME: HOME  Extreme wishes to express their thoughts of well being and peace to the family and friends of Craig Kelly who passed away while riding in the mountains on January 20, 2003. Donations in memory of Craig Kelly can be sent...
http://www.extreme70mmfilm.com/

A film from the National Geographic. Includes film facts, previews, scenes and credits.
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Mysteries of Egypt nationalgeographic.com  ...
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/egypt/imax/

Filmed in space with co-operation from NASA, this film looks at the Mir Space Station.
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Mission To Mir: Home  A astronauts have served as crew members aboard the Russian Space Station Mir. The NASA program supporting this endeavor is commonly known as International Space Station Phase 1. MISSION TO MIR is a filmed journal of this historic alliance. Filmed...
http://www.imax.com/mission2mir/

A film following an elephant family as it struggles through cycles of devastating drought and torrential rain in Africa.
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DiscoveryStore.com is currently undergoing a system upgrade  Plunge into the mysterious and fascinating world of the sea, with four episodes from the highly acclaimed Blue Planet series. Join Sir David Attenborough as he leads a definitive exploration of the ocean's most breathtaking habitats, from its deepest recesses...
http://www.elephant.discovery.com/

A film looking at Pandas in China.
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Imax's China Panda  ...
http://www.imax.com/chinapanda/

An artistic 3D film exploring perception and creativity/
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imagine!  Expo was a major hit it recorded 900,000 attendances in 90 days in one theatre at the expo i.e a full house twenty five times every day for three months. Imagine which Weiley described as a playful film about perception...
http://www.helio.com.au/imagine/

A film looking at sharks in the remote animal sanctuary of Cocos Island.
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sharks

A documentary looking at how special effects are created in films.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/nova/specialfx/sfxhome.html

A 3D film bringing dinosaurs back to life. Includes screen saver and production notes.
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T REX  As a virtual paleontologist you can use your field computer to explore the Cretaceous Period and learn more about T-REX: Back to the Cretaceous, Imax's newest giant-screen adventure. To win cool prizes, be sure to check out the GIGANTIC T-REX...
http://www.imax.com/t-rex/main2.html

Film looking at horses. (also in German)
http://www.white-horses.com/en/index_en.htm

Story of coral reefs.
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Coral Reef Adventure  Click here to see the trailer! Register to be updated about site updates and film announcements Search the Coral Reef Adventure website A Great Adventure Film Major funding provided by the National Science Foundation In association with In Promotional Partnership...
http://www.coralfilm.com/

Tells the story of two climbers' love for caves.
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Amazing Caves Amazing Underwater Caves Ice Caves  Site best viewed at minimum 800 x 600 screen resolution with the FLASH 5 and WindowsMedia 7 plug-ins Copyright 2000 MacGillivray Freeman Films...
http://www.amazingcaves.com/

A virtual expedition bringing together the extremes of California.
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ADVENTURES IN WILD CALIFORNIA An Imax Experience  Find out about top vacation ideas in California at www.bestofcaliforniatv.com! Copyright K2 Communications 2000 All Rights Reserved. web services by The Destination Group last updated 8-1-2000...
http://www.wildca.com/

First-person, computer-animated fictional 3D film set in a Haunted Castle. Contains production notes, an interview with the director, trailer and credits.
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Haunted Castle  For additional ratings information please visit these sites: www.mpaa.org www.filmratings.com www.parentalguide.org MM nWave Pictures N.V. All Rights Reserved....
http://www.nwave.com/hauntedcastle/

Film that explores the world of Guatemala.
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Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance  What keeps all civilizations alive? To find out, join narrator Harrison Ford on a scientific adventure from the arctic to the equator. Tunnel into a metropolis of micro-organisms beneath New York, swim through the underwater forests of the Pacific, and...
http://www.amnh.org/museum/imax/lost_worlds/index_flash.html

A National Wildlife Federation film about the Bengal tiger. With behind-the-scenes information and an appeal to help the tigers.
http://www.nwf.org/productions/indiatiger/

A National Wildlife Federation film on grizzlies, polar and black bears. Includes educational information.
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Bears Giant Screen Film National Wildlife Federation  Bears brings audiences nose-to-nose with grizzlies, polar bears and black bears in the full glory of their natural habitat. See what The Calgary Sun calls a spectacularly filmed educational and visually-entertaining movie about what may be the world's most legendary...
http://www.nwf.org/productions/bears/

A series of films from MacGillivray Freeman Films looking at people, cultures, and environments.
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McGillivray Freeman Great Adventure Series  Experience the dramatic true story of tragedy and triumph at the oxygen-thin elevations of Mount Everest in the blockbuster film, Everest. From the dazzling coral reefs of the Bahamas to the wind-swept seas of Patagonia, Dolphins takes audiences under the...
http://www.greatadventureseries.com/

A co-production from Discovery Pictures and the BBC looking at the biological processes inside our bodies.
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Discovery Pictures  ...
http://thehumanbodyfilm.com/

Filmed in co-operation with NASA, this is the first IMAX film ever filmed in space.
http://www.imax.com/spacestation/

IMAX version of the Disney classic.
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http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/lionking/

Official large format film of the Olympic Winter Games.
http://www.megasystem.com/olympicglory/

Action-adventure film about skiing by filmmaker Willy Bogner. (Also in German)
http://www.skitothemax.com/

A film telling the true story of explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton's Trans-Antarctic Expedition.
http://www.shackletonsantarcticadventure.com/

A Touchstone Pictures film looking at ESPN's massively popular Summer X Games.
http://expn.go.com/ultimatex/

Academy Award nominated film about wildlife in Alaska.
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Error  The page you have requested cannot be found.It may have been removed or is temporarily unavailable.It's also possible you typed in an incorrect address.Please try the following: If you typed the page URL in the address bar of your browser,...
http://www.hmns.org/hmnscontent/...il.asp?catid=5&scatid=26&o=2&p=0

A documentary that tells the story of humankind's struggle to understand the sun. Contains making-of information, online store, and educational material.
http://www.solarmovie.com/

An animated 3D combined with motion-simulator technology to make a ride. Features slide-show and press releases.
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Untitled Document  Race For Atlantis has closed. Please visit www.imax.com for other IMAX(R) attractions....
http://www.imax.com/raceforatlantis/

A behind-the-scenes look at the logistics of putting on a mega-concert. Contains outtakes, photos, interviews and trailer.
http://allaccess.yahoo.com

Academy Award nominated film follows the routes of the Amazon river and two 'medicine men' on the search for the medicinal qualities of native plants. Includes photos and quiz.
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Amazon The Movie  Copyright 2001Ogden Entertainment Distributed by MacGillivray Freeman Films...
http://www.amazonthefilm.com/

A journey exploring the contrasting worlds of Mexico's Sea of Cortés and the Baja California desert. Includes behind-the-scenes, background information and educational material.
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Ocean Oasis  more information...
http://www.oceanoasis.org/

An animated, oil-painting version of Hemingway's dramatic tale. Includes making-of and educational material.
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The Old Man and the Sea  Sciences announced today that the groundbreaking large-format film The Old Man and the Sea has won an Academy Award in the Short Film Animated category. An Alexander Petrov film based on the novel by Ernest Hemingway In an explosion of...
http://www.oldmansea.com/

Animated 3D film where aliens land in a theme park. Includes synopsis, interview and production notes.
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H O M E  O F  T H E  A L I E N S  nWAVE PICTURES GIANT SCREEN FILMS Wild Safari Misadventures in 3-D S.O.S Planet Ocean Men The Human Body Haunted Castle Alien Adventure 3-D ManiaEncounter In The Third Dimension Thrill Ride RIDE FILMS ATTRACTION FILMS LINKS H O M EO FT H...
http://www.nwave.com/largeformat/alienadventure/

A documantary looking at the history of three dimensional cinema. Contains synopsis and production notes.
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3-D Mania Encounter In The Third Dimension  Pictures giant screen production Encounter in the Third Dimension is a groundbreaking venture into the realm of 3-D filmmaking. Using CGI technology to its maximum potential, 3-D sight gags abound in this thrilling presentation that integrates computer generated imagery and...
http://www.nwave.com/largeformat/e3d/

Brief description of the film, designed for simulator rides, filmed at 48 frames per second for dome screens.
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Asteroid Adventure (IMAX Big Movie Zone  E shot and projected in the IMAX HD Dome format. At 48 fps, IMAX® HD offers the audience images of unparalleled brilliance, sharpness and clarity. The adventure begins as the audience climbs aboard the latest generation of space vehicles. Instead...
http://www.bigmoviezone.com/filmsearch/movies/?uniq=150

Film based on the movie, designed for motion-simulator rides, currently installed at Universal Studios Florida. Contains video clip.
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Back To The Future Universal Studios® Movie Theme Park Universal Studios Florida  Copyright and trademark notices of specific items on this site. Terms of Use Privacy Policy Site Map Contact Us |Jobs Universal Studios Movie Theme Park Go beyond the screen and Ride the Movies! At this real working film and TV...
http://themeparks.universalstudi...traction_back_to_the_future.html

A film looking at the challenges future generations will face in exploring the universe. Includes synopsis, phot gallery and production notes.
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Destiny In Space Online Press Kit  Online Press Kit Synopsis Showtimes Photo Gallery Manifested Space Shuttle Missions Quick Facts Production Notes Production Team Cooperating Institutions A Message From The Film's Sponsors Leonard Nimoy, Narrator Film Advisory Committee...
http://www.aerospaced.org/imax/current/destiny/

A film exploring the excitement and speed of Speedway racing. Includes production notes, interview, background information and an educational pack.
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SUPER SPEEDWAY  Featuring Mario Andretti and Michael Andretti and The Newman/Haas Racing Team...
http://www.superspeedway.com/

A filming of the Rolling Stones concerts.
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Rolling Stones at the Max  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...
http://www.imax.com/films/now_playing/rolling_stone.html

A space film about Earth, showing the powerful forces on our planet. Contains brief description and suggested curricula.
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Blue Planet  Earth is revealed as a place of constant, even violent change. It is also delicate and fragile, unique in the solar system and possibly the entire universe. How did Earth begin? How is it changing, and what is mankind's role...
http://www.imax.com/films/now_playing/blue_planet.html

An educational film looking at marine life off the coast of Mexico. Contains merchandise link.
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The Deepest Garden  With a rare underwater voyage, via the Nautile submersible, we visit the deepest ocean floor where an abundance of underwater life thrives despite an absence of light. Through scientists recent examination of new marine species, we see the fascinating interplay...
http://www.imax.com/films/now_playing/deep_garden.html

A documentary film about oil fires in Kuwait, highlighting the firefighters' heroism after more than 600 oil wells were sabotaged. Contains suggested curricular.
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Fires Of Kuwait  T is an eloquent visual testimony to the remarkable resourcefulness and heroism of the men and women who extinguished and controlled over 600 burning and gushing oil wells sabotaged by retreating Iraqi troops in the aftermath of the Gulf War....
http://www.imax.com/films/now_playing/fire_kuwait.html

A big-screen version of E.T.A. Hoffmann's classic tale. Description and suggested curricula.
http://www.imax.com/films/now_playing/nutcracker.html

IMAX film examining underwater marine life.
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Into the Deep  P takes the audience on a spectacular three-dimensional exploration of the undersea world. Using the IMAX 3D camera and its underwater housing for the first time, this film captures unique marine life and magnificent underwater vistas. The audience will become...
http://www.imax.com/films/now_playing/into_deep.html

A National Wildlife Federation film about wolves. Includes making-of, video clips, and scene-by-scene synopsis.
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Wolves Television and Giant Screen National Wildlife Federation  Get a glimpse of the folks behind the curtain, and learn more about the men and women that worked so hard to bring the story of wolves to the giant screen. Scene By Scene Synopsis Can't remember which scene you...
http://www.nwf.org/productions/wolves.html

Academy Award nominated stop motion animated short film telling the story of a tired old inventor. Includes photos and press releases.
http://www.moreshort.com/

3D computer-animated children's film. With trailer, interviews, 'out-takes' and film info.
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Santa Vs The Snowman  ...
http://www.imax.com/santavsthesnowman/flash.html

Features discoveries in modern cosmology from scientists through the ages including Hawking.
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Universe Partners  ...
http://www.universepartners.net/

An IMAX release of the Disney classic.
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Beauty and the Beast  Redirecting. Please wait...
http://disney.go.com/disneyvideo...lms/beautyandthebeast/index.html

Film looking at the science behind rollercoasters, thrill rides and CGI. Includes synopsis, press, and a QuickTime clip.
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Thrill Ride  E not only traces the history of rides, past and present but details how the development of the motion simulator ride has become one of the most exciting innovations in recent film history. Directed by Ben Stassen and produced by...
http://www.nwave.com/largeformat/thrill/

Adventure film following a group of trekkers as they climb Africa's highest mountain. Includes panoramic views and trailer.
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Museum of Science Kilimanjaro: To the Roof of Africa  Home About the Film Trailer Peak Views Buy Tickets Kili Quiz Merchandise Postcards Resources Site Credits...
http://www.mos.org/kili/