IMAX NEWS
You'd be mad not take a seat at the world's biggest tea party
Friday, February 26 by Julie Brown
Disney's Alice in Wonderland has premiered to one very wet crowd of fans, with the classic Februrary London weather turning the sprinklers on a gala "Wonderland" green carpet in right royal style. For interviews with all the stars, including Johnny Deep, Helena Bonham Carter and Australia's Mia Wasikoswka, as well as visionary director Tim Burton, just CLICK HERE.
The Surfing Scientist catches the Ultimate Wave
Wednesday, February 24 by Julie Brown
Teachers were treated to a special presentation by ABC TV personality Ruben Meerman, also known as the "The Surfing Scientist". Being an avid surfer, science communicator and all-round-nice-guy, Ruben captivated teachers at two teacher preview events held to launch the film Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D.
Ruben's liquid nitrogen demonstration - a first for our auditorium - helped illustrate the cooling and heating of the atmosphere that ultimately creates the wind that whips up the ocean into foamy peaks otherwise known as .... waves.
Ruben's liquid nitrogen demonstration - a first for our auditorium - helped illustrate the cooling and heating of the atmosphere that ultimately creates the wind that whips up the ocean into foamy peaks otherwise known as .... waves.
Did you crash the Ultimate Wave party?
Monday, February 22 by Julie Brown
Last Thursday, IMAX in Darling Harbour hosted one of two world premieres for the newly released film Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D (the other one being at the California Science Center in Los Angeles). The evening kicked off with Tahitian dancers entertaining the crowds at the front of the Theatre, much to the bemusement of the throng of summer tourists who were caught up in the action as they lazed about on the boardwalk overlooking Cockle Bay.
It's Hiccup the dragon slayer at IMAX this Easter.
Thursday, February 11 by Julie Brown
From the studio that brought you “Shrek” comes “How to Train Your Dragon”, a delightful adventure comedy, screening in spectacular IMAX 3D.
Set in the mythical world of Vikings and dragons, and based on the book by Cressida Cowell, the action comedy tells the story of Hiccup, a Viking teenager who doesn’t exactly fit in with his tribe’s longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers. Hiccup’s world is turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges him to see the world from an entirely different point of view.
Set in the mythical world of Vikings and dragons, and based on the book by Cressida Cowell, the action comedy tells the story of Hiccup, a Viking teenager who doesn’t exactly fit in with his tribe’s longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers. Hiccup’s world is turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges him to see the world from an entirely different point of view.
Don't be late! Tickets for Alice in Wonderland in IMAX 3D are on sale now.
Tuesday, February 9 by Julie Brown
DISNEY'S ALICE IN WONDERLAND 3D is a magical and imaginative twist on the on the classic story, with visionary director Tim Burton teaming up once again with Johnny Depp (as the Mad Hatter) and Helena Bonham-Carter (as the Red Queen). Starting on March 4, tickets have just been released for sale, so be quick to secure seats to this fanastical adventure in IMAX 3D.
CLICK HERE to buy tickets now.
CLICK HERE to buy tickets now.
Early HUBBLE 3D footage brings a tear to astronaut's eye
Tuesday, February 2 by Julie Brown
IMAX held two early footage press preview screenings for Hubble 3D last week in New York and Los Angeles. Both events were attended by key press - and the response was spectacular!
Astronaut Mike Massimino, one of the seven who flew aboard the shuttle Atlantis on a daring bid to rescue and repair the Hubble Space Telescope last year, presented the footage at the New York screening and saw the footage for the first time, prompting this emotional response:
"It's OK for astronauts to cry, right?"
Astronaut Mike Massimino, one of the seven who flew aboard the shuttle Atlantis on a daring bid to rescue and repair the Hubble Space Telescope last year, presented the footage at the New York screening and saw the footage for the first time, prompting this emotional response:
"It's OK for astronauts to cry, right?"
NEW HUBBLE 3D WEBSITE LAUNCH
Wednesday, January 27 by Julie Brown
Due out in May this year, Hubble 3D promises to not only take us back into space - as only IMAX can - but also to the edge of time. That's a big call, but when you've got the combined efforts of NASA and IMAX involved, we expect only big results. Like all IMAX space films that have gone before it, Hubble 3D is actually filmed in space by the astronauts themselves.
CLICK HERE to check out the new HUBBLE 3D website, just launched!
CLICK HERE to check out the new HUBBLE 3D website, just launched!
2010 Education Program - New Film Announcements
Wednesday, January 27 by Julie Brown
In addition to the extensive FILM LIBRARY of titles available to schools, 2010 is awash with new experiences to educate and enlighten - as well as reward and entertain - students of all ages and subject areas.
Some of the highlights include:
ULTIMATE WAVE TAHITI 3D
Starts 25 February
We start the year with ULTIMATE WAVE TAHITI 3D, which promises extreme surfing action as the backdrop for a story about the science of waves and the relationship between surfing and island culture. Teacher Previews are being held at the end of February (21 & 23) and feature guest presentations before the screenings by ABC TV personality "The Surfing Scientist", otherwise known as Ruben Meerman. Rating TBC. Duration 45 minutes.
Some of the highlights include:
ULTIMATE WAVE TAHITI 3D
Starts 25 February
We start the year with ULTIMATE WAVE TAHITI 3D, which promises extreme surfing action as the backdrop for a story about the science of waves and the relationship between surfing and island culture. Teacher Previews are being held at the end of February (21 & 23) and feature guest presentations before the screenings by ABC TV personality "The Surfing Scientist", otherwise known as Ruben Meerman. Rating TBC. Duration 45 minutes.
Avatar Factoid #3
Thursday, December 10 by Julie Brown
Did you know…
While “motion capture” – capturing the performers’ physical movements and translating those to CG characters – has been used for several years, James Cameron and Jon Landau had decided the process was missing a critical element: the letter “e” in front of the word “motion.”
Instead of using the motion capture technique of placing reflective markers on the actors’ faces to capture rough facial expressions, the actors wore special headgear, not unlike a football helmet, to which a tiny camera was attached. The rig faced towards the actors’ faces and the camera recorded facial expression and muscle movements to a degree never before possible. AVATAR’s CG Na’vi and avatar characters came to life with all the rich nuances of the actors’ work on the virtual stage.
While “motion capture” – capturing the performers’ physical movements and translating those to CG characters – has been used for several years, James Cameron and Jon Landau had decided the process was missing a critical element: the letter “e” in front of the word “motion.”
Instead of using the motion capture technique of placing reflective markers on the actors’ faces to capture rough facial expressions, the actors wore special headgear, not unlike a football helmet, to which a tiny camera was attached. The rig faced towards the actors’ faces and the camera recorded facial expression and muscle movements to a degree never before possible. AVATAR’s CG Na’vi and avatar characters came to life with all the rich nuances of the actors’ work on the virtual stage.
Avatar Factoid #2
Thursday, December 10 by Julie Brown
Did you know…?
Providing added dimensions to specific aspects of the actors’ performances are noted linguist Paul Frommer, Ph.D., who worked with Cameron to devise an entire language for the Na’vi; as well as Terry Notary, a former Cirque du Soleil performer, and celebrated choreographer Lula Washington, who respectively helped the create Na’vi movements and the choreography for the Na’vi dancers.
As with so many aspects of AVATAR, the Na’vi language brings together the completely original with the familiar and relatable. Early in the process, Cameron provided Frommer, a professor at USC, with the kinds of sounds the filmmaker had in mind for the Na’vi. Frommer then designed a linguistic palette. This complex work resulted in the creation of hundreds of words, as well as a specific structure and grammar, all of which the actors learned with skill and speed.
Providing added dimensions to specific aspects of the actors’ performances are noted linguist Paul Frommer, Ph.D., who worked with Cameron to devise an entire language for the Na’vi; as well as Terry Notary, a former Cirque du Soleil performer, and celebrated choreographer Lula Washington, who respectively helped the create Na’vi movements and the choreography for the Na’vi dancers.
As with so many aspects of AVATAR, the Na’vi language brings together the completely original with the familiar and relatable. Early in the process, Cameron provided Frommer, a professor at USC, with the kinds of sounds the filmmaker had in mind for the Na’vi. Frommer then designed a linguistic palette. This complex work resulted in the creation of hundreds of words, as well as a specific structure and grammar, all of which the actors learned with skill and speed.
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- You'd Be Mad Not Take A Seat At The World's Biggest Tea Party
- The Surfing Scientist Catches The Ultimate Wave
- Did You Crash The Ultimate Wave Party?
- It's Hiccup The Dragon Slayer At Imax This Easter.
- Don't Be Late! Tickets For Alice In Wonderland In Imax 3d Are On Sale Now.
- Early Hubble 3d Footage Brings A Tear To Astronaut's Eye
- New Hubble 3d Website Launch
- 2010 Education Program - New Film Announcements
- Avatar Factoid #3
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