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The Alps (IMAX® Trailer) - Extreme Mountain Climbing

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:00:18 -0700

Set in the greatest mountain range in all of Europe — home to such iconic peaks as the Matterhorn, the Eiger, the Jungfrau, and others — The Alps: Giants of Nature is a breathtaking cinematic adventure in the style and tradition of MacGillivray Freeman's blockbuster documentary, Everest. Featuring dramatic footage shot with IMAX® cameras under extreme filmmaking conditions, this groundbreaking film celebrates the pristine natural beauty of these grand alpine locales and the spirit of the people who call them home.
Follow John Harlin III and his attempt to climb the infamous Eiger North Face—the iconic peak that claimed the life of his legendary father 40 years ago.

MacGillivray Freeman's Top Speed

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:23:58 -0700

This 50 minute IMAX feature was released in 2003 and is playing on screens that are 80 feet high due to the special film format that involves 70 mm film with frames that are 15 perforations wide. With music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Tim Allen seamlessly narrates as he interacts with the film's stars to discover what goes into their unusual quest for ever faster performance. Olympic gold medal sprinter Marion Jones is one of the featured athletes along with race car driver Lucas Ruhr, mountain biker Marla Streb, and high-performance car designer Stephen Murkett. This film is an experience that must be captured in the theater and is divided into three sections: The Body, The Mind, and The Heart.