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IMAX Presents: Australia - Land Beyond Time
starring: David Flatman
directed by: David Flatman
Australia, the world's largest island and smallest continent is an exotic, intriguing land shaped by its isolation from all other lands. With thousand of miles of red desert sand dunes that characterize its famous Outback and lush coastal rainforests rich with unique wild life, Australia is a place of extremes. Australia- Land Beyond Time takes viewers on a breathtaking journey back in time to witness the birth and evolution of a mysterious land that harbors remnants of Earth s earliest life and many of it s strangest creatures that exist nowhere else on the planet.
February 02, 2004
starring: David Flatman
directed by: David Flatman
Australia, the world's largest island and smallest continent is an exotic, intriguing land shaped by its isolation from all other lands. With thousand of miles of red desert sand dunes that characterize its famous Outback and lush coastal rainforests rich with unique wild life, Australia is a place of extremes. Australia- Land Beyond Time takes viewers on a breathtaking journey back in time to witness the birth and evolution of a mysterious land that harbors remnants of Earth s earliest life and many of it s strangest creatures that exist nowhere else on the planet.
February 02, 2004
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The Magnificent Scenery of Ireland
Spectacularpicturesqueawe-inspiringpanoramictranquilthese are just some of the adjectives used to describe the magnificent scenery of Ireland that's known and loved throughout the world. From "The Lakes of Killarney" to "The Cliffs of Moher" and from "The Giants Causeway" to "The Mountains of Mourne", it's all here in this program, from the four corners of Ireland. In addition to the scenery, there's a wonderful Irish music soundtrack that will keep you entertained musically as you watch the stunning beauty of the lakes the mountains and the rivers of the Emerald Isle. MUNSTER: The Cliffs of Moher o The Burren o The Skellings o Kinsale o The Lakes of Killarney o Dingle o Blarney Castle o Cobh o Mizen Head o Rock of Cashel o Golden Vale o Holy Cross Abbey o The Ring of Kerry LEINSTER: The Wicklow Mountains o Powerscourt Waterfall o Glendalough o Blessington Lake o Newgrange o Wexford coastline o Kilkenny City o The Barrow River o Carlingford Lough o Dublin City CONNAUGHT: Galway Bay o Connemara o Lough Corrib o Clifden o Spiddal o Knock o Croagh Patrick o Westport o Achill Island o Mayo Mountains o Ben Bulben o Yeats Country o The Shannon River o Sligo ULSTER: The Mountains of Mourne o Strangford Lough o Giants Causeway o Carrick-a-rede rope bridge o Carrickfergus o Glens of Antrium o Belfast o Donegal o Mount Errigal o The Walls of Derry o Spelga Dam
February 02, 2005
Spectacularpicturesqueawe-inspiringpanoramictranquilthese are just some of the adjectives used to describe the magnificent scenery of Ireland that's known and loved throughout the world. From "The Lakes of Killarney" to "The Cliffs of Moher" and from "The Giants Causeway" to "The Mountains of Mourne", it's all here in this program, from the four corners of Ireland. In addition to the scenery, there's a wonderful Irish music soundtrack that will keep you entertained musically as you watch the stunning beauty of the lakes the mountains and the rivers of the Emerald Isle. MUNSTER: The Cliffs of Moher o The Burren o The Skellings o Kinsale o The Lakes of Killarney o Dingle o Blarney Castle o Cobh o Mizen Head o Rock of Cashel o Golden Vale o Holy Cross Abbey o The Ring of Kerry LEINSTER: The Wicklow Mountains o Powerscourt Waterfall o Glendalough o Blessington Lake o Newgrange o Wexford coastline o Kilkenny City o The Barrow River o Carlingford Lough o Dublin City CONNAUGHT: Galway Bay o Connemara o Lough Corrib o Clifden o Spiddal o Knock o Croagh Patrick o Westport o Achill Island o Mayo Mountains o Ben Bulben o Yeats Country o The Shannon River o Sligo ULSTER: The Mountains of Mourne o Strangford Lough o Giants Causeway o Carrick-a-rede rope bridge o Carrickfergus o Glens of Antrium o Belfast o Donegal o Mount Errigal o The Walls of Derry o Spelga Dam
February 02, 2005
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Horatio's Drive - America's First Road Trip
starring: Keith David, Tom Hanks, Adam Arkin, Tom Bodett, Philip Bosco
directed by: Ken Burns
Subtitled "America's First Road Trip," Horatio's Drive captures the remarkable odyssey of Horatio Nelson Jackson, a doctor from Vermont who--accompanied by a former professional bicyclist and a bulldog named Bud--helmed the first trip from coast to coast in a car. In 1903, after making a $50 bet he could drive to New York City in 90 days, Nelson set off from San Francisco in a used Winton two-seater than he bought for $3000 and proceeded to cross a country where most roads, if they existed at all, were still made of dirt. Pulling together newspaper articles, period movies, and Jackson's own photographs and passionate love letters to his wife, famed documentarian Ken Burns crafts a love letter of his own to the automobile and the ways it has shaped American life. Horatio's Drive is both educational and completely entertaining. --Bret Fetzer
September 09, 2004
starring: Keith David, Tom Hanks, Adam Arkin, Tom Bodett, Philip Bosco
directed by: Ken Burns
Subtitled "America's First Road Trip," Horatio's Drive captures the remarkable odyssey of Horatio Nelson Jackson, a doctor from Vermont who--accompanied by a former professional bicyclist and a bulldog named Bud--helmed the first trip from coast to coast in a car. In 1903, after making a $50 bet he could drive to New York City in 90 days, Nelson set off from San Francisco in a used Winton two-seater than he bought for $3000 and proceeded to cross a country where most roads, if they existed at all, were still made of dirt. Pulling together newspaper articles, period movies, and Jackson's own photographs and passionate love letters to his wife, famed documentarian Ken Burns crafts a love letter of his own to the automobile and the ways it has shaped American life. Horatio's Drive is both educational and completely entertaining. --Bret Fetzer
September 09, 2004
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Howard Hughes - His Life, Loves and Films
starring: Howard Hughes, Greg Finley
directed by: Lynn Stevenson
As a young man, Howard Hughes was unstoppable. His wealth, power and ambition attracted business associates. His achievements as a movie producer propelled him into Hollywood’s inner circle. His dark good looks, Texan charm and vulnerability seduced countless actresses and socialites, marking him as a playboy with a decidedly possessive streak.
starring: Howard Hughes, Greg Finley
directed by: Lynn Stevenson
As a young man, Howard Hughes was unstoppable. His wealth, power and ambition attracted business associates. His achievements as a movie producer propelled him into Hollywood’s inner circle. His dark good looks, Texan charm and vulnerability seduced countless actresses and socialites, marking him as a playboy with a decidedly possessive streak.
Hughes was a passionate and prolific filmmaker who pushed boundaries, enraged censors and did whatever it took to get his films made his way. Whether performing a death-defying stunt in Hells Angels, designing a special bra for Jane Russell in The Outlaw, or facing the wrath of mobster Al Capone and the United States government to ensure the release of Scarface, Hughes was a force to be reckoned with.
As an aviation pioneer, Hughes broke numerous flight records to become a national hero. His contributions to aeronautic design gained him multi-million dollar government con-tracts. In later years, he expanded his empire to Las Vegas with the purchase of several hotels and mining interests, becoming America’s first billionaire. And his greatest dream, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, flourishes today. Explore the public and private life of one of the 20th Century’s most important Americans.
DOUBLE-SIDED DVD WITH OVER 4 HOURS OF MATERIAL!! APPROXIMATELY: 275 MIN. B&W/COLOR
December 12, 2004
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Howard Hughes - The Man and The Madness
starring: Howard R. Hughes
Howard Robard Hughes, Jr. (1905-1976) was a billionaire businessman, a pioneer of aviation and an award-winning film producer. He dabbled in politics. He developed the first "flying boat," the push-up bra and the automatic hospital bed. He was adept at turning his hobbies into lucrative industries. Yet, despite all of his successes, he had no true friends or family. In the 1950s he became a recluse and was plagued by debilitating obsessive-compulsive disorders. Eventually, Hughes signed over his many business ventures to trusted advisors. In April 1976, after many years of drug abuse, Hughes slipped into a coma and died en route to a Houston hospital. It was a sad end to the life of a man who had a developed an unrivalled business empire. This MPI original production takes a look at the rise and fall of the Hughes empire. Through the archival footage and interviews with the few people who had contact with him, unravel some of the mysteries surrounding one of the richest men of the 20th century.
April 04, 2005
starring: Howard R. Hughes
Howard Robard Hughes, Jr. (1905-1976) was a billionaire businessman, a pioneer of aviation and an award-winning film producer. He dabbled in politics. He developed the first "flying boat," the push-up bra and the automatic hospital bed. He was adept at turning his hobbies into lucrative industries. Yet, despite all of his successes, he had no true friends or family. In the 1950s he became a recluse and was plagued by debilitating obsessive-compulsive disorders. Eventually, Hughes signed over his many business ventures to trusted advisors. In April 1976, after many years of drug abuse, Hughes slipped into a coma and died en route to a Houston hospital. It was a sad end to the life of a man who had a developed an unrivalled business empire. This MPI original production takes a look at the rise and fall of the Hughes empire. Through the archival footage and interviews with the few people who had contact with him, unravel some of the mysteries surrounding one of the richest men of the 20th century.
April 04, 2005
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Long Way Round
starring: Ewan Mcgregor, Charley Boorman
Forget Breaking Bonaduce or The Surreal Life. Ewan McGregor has made a celebrity reality series that's entertaining without having to be called a guilty pleasure. Long Way Round is a documentary detailing the 20,000-mile motorcycle trip he took around the world with best friend Charley Boorman over 115 days. Their trip took them from London through locales such as Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Siberia, and Canada, to name a few, before ending in New York. Armed with a cameraman, McGregor and Boorman encounter separation anxiety from their families; a shifty stranger (later revealed to be Mafia) who leads them through winding dark corridors to a posh hotel room; delays at international borders; hosts who offer them Fear Factor-level animal parts for dinner; injuries, equipment breakdowns, and more. The pair also film their own video diaries, in which they voice concerns and frustrations. The result is an emotional, rich breadth of experiences, from the hardship of logistical setbacks paired with the joy of visiting the children of Chernobyl and encountering hospitable locals who insist on escorting them wherever they go. McGregor and Boorman also make witty emcees, cheerfully upbeat even when they wonder aloud if one of their gun-happy hosts is a psycho murderer. The seven-episode series, originally aired on Bravo, concludes with their emotional ride into the Big Apple and some surprises for the pair courtesy of the show's producers. The two-disc DVD includes some can't miss deleted scenes, including McGregor's story about being confused for Jude Law, and a clip of McGregor attempting Jedi mind tricks on commuters who keep stopping in the road to peer at his broken-down bike ("These aren't the bikes you're looking for."). Long Way Round may have been an arduous once-in-a-lifetime experience, but you can't help but hope McGregor and Boorman suit up for another road trip someday. -- Ellen A. Kim.
December 12, 2005
starring: Ewan Mcgregor, Charley Boorman
Forget Breaking Bonaduce or The Surreal Life. Ewan McGregor has made a celebrity reality series that's entertaining without having to be called a guilty pleasure. Long Way Round is a documentary detailing the 20,000-mile motorcycle trip he took around the world with best friend Charley Boorman over 115 days. Their trip took them from London through locales such as Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Siberia, and Canada, to name a few, before ending in New York. Armed with a cameraman, McGregor and Boorman encounter separation anxiety from their families; a shifty stranger (later revealed to be Mafia) who leads them through winding dark corridors to a posh hotel room; delays at international borders; hosts who offer them Fear Factor-level animal parts for dinner; injuries, equipment breakdowns, and more. The pair also film their own video diaries, in which they voice concerns and frustrations. The result is an emotional, rich breadth of experiences, from the hardship of logistical setbacks paired with the joy of visiting the children of Chernobyl and encountering hospitable locals who insist on escorting them wherever they go. McGregor and Boorman also make witty emcees, cheerfully upbeat even when they wonder aloud if one of their gun-happy hosts is a psycho murderer. The seven-episode series, originally aired on Bravo, concludes with their emotional ride into the Big Apple and some surprises for the pair courtesy of the show's producers. The two-disc DVD includes some can't miss deleted scenes, including McGregor's story about being confused for Jude Law, and a clip of McGregor attempting Jedi mind tricks on commuters who keep stopping in the road to peer at his broken-down bike ("These aren't the bikes you're looking for."). Long Way Round may have been an arduous once-in-a-lifetime experience, but you can't help but hope McGregor and Boorman suit up for another road trip someday. -- Ellen A. Kim.
December 12, 2005
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Locomotion - The Amazing World of Trains
directed by: Alfred Behrens, Michael Kuball
In 1825, transportation was revolutionized by a clumsy little locomotive in England that chugged along at 12 miles per hour. Within a few years, train tracks crisscrossed the planet. Locomotion hurtles down a track of discovery to trace the impact of rail travel on society. It's an epic ride aboard the Iron Horse, with changeovers to the Twentieth Century Limited and Japan's Bullet Train.
August 08, 2001
directed by: Alfred Behrens, Michael Kuball
In 1825, transportation was revolutionized by a clumsy little locomotive in England that chugged along at 12 miles per hour. Within a few years, train tracks crisscrossed the planet. Locomotion hurtles down a track of discovery to trace the impact of rail travel on society. It's an epic ride aboard the Iron Horse, with changeovers to the Twentieth Century Limited and Japan's Bullet Train.
August 08, 2001
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Lionheart - The Jesse Martin Story
As a 17-year-old teenager, Jesse Martin set out on a journey to fulfill a dream few thought possible. By circumnavigating the world in his 34-foot yacht, Lionheart, Jesse would become the youngest person in history to sail around the world solo, nonstop and unassisted. It is an intimate record of his days alone at sea, transporting viewers onto the deck of Lionheart through Jesse's unique and candid approach to filming. From the joy of watching dolphins chase Lionheart to the dramatic moments as Jesse battles terrifying storms and unrelenting knockdowns, this documentary captures all the highs and lows of his incredible journey. This is truly a story of sheer inspiration and the power of chasing a dream that will uplift and motivate people of all ages.
October 10, 2001
As a 17-year-old teenager, Jesse Martin set out on a journey to fulfill a dream few thought possible. By circumnavigating the world in his 34-foot yacht, Lionheart, Jesse would become the youngest person in history to sail around the world solo, nonstop and unassisted. It is an intimate record of his days alone at sea, transporting viewers onto the deck of Lionheart through Jesse's unique and candid approach to filming. From the joy of watching dolphins chase Lionheart to the dramatic moments as Jesse battles terrifying storms and unrelenting knockdowns, this documentary captures all the highs and lows of his incredible journey. This is truly a story of sheer inspiration and the power of chasing a dream that will uplift and motivate people of all ages.
October 10, 2001
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Liftoff! Success and Failure on the Launch Pad
starring: Wernher Von Braun, Robert Goddard
directed by: Mark Gray
Designed as an overview to the history of launch vehicles in the United States, this 2-DVD set presents over 6 hours of material on everything from Goddard to the V-2 to Vanguard and Explorer I, to Atlas and Titan, even the Saturns and Space Shuttle. The set also contains rare Air Force documentaries, newly restored, on Vandenberg, the X-17, SAC, and the Thor. The set features multi-angle footage of many launches and explosions, with expert commentary by propulsion engineer Dave Mohr. Future DVDs in this line will present individual vehicles in more detail (such as Atlas, Titan, Delta). An incredible collection of rare footage and material.
March 03, 2005
starring: Wernher Von Braun, Robert Goddard
directed by: Mark Gray
Designed as an overview to the history of launch vehicles in the United States, this 2-DVD set presents over 6 hours of material on everything from Goddard to the V-2 to Vanguard and Explorer I, to Atlas and Titan, even the Saturns and Space Shuttle. The set also contains rare Air Force documentaries, newly restored, on Vandenberg, the X-17, SAC, and the Thor. The set features multi-angle footage of many launches and explosions, with expert commentary by propulsion engineer Dave Mohr. Future DVDs in this line will present individual vehicles in more detail (such as Atlas, Titan, Delta). An incredible collection of rare footage and material.
March 03, 2005
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Kitty Hawk: The Wright Brothers' Journey of Invention
starring: John Glenn, Neil Armstrong
directed by: David Garrigus
KITTY HAWK: THE WRIGHT BROTHERS’ JOURNEY OF INVENTION definitively documents the gripping tale of hardship, perseverance, and spectacular triumph—and the true genius—of Orville and Wilbur Wright. Follow the brothers through their epic and historic journey of discovery that culminated in the first successful manned flight.
starring: John Glenn, Neil Armstrong
directed by: David Garrigus
KITTY HAWK: THE WRIGHT BROTHERS’ JOURNEY OF INVENTION definitively documents the gripping tale of hardship, perseverance, and spectacular triumph—and the true genius—of Orville and Wilbur Wright. Follow the brothers through their epic and historic journey of discovery that culminated in the first successful manned flight.
More than three years in the making, KITTY HAWK features hundreds of rare and unpublished photographs, insights from leading Wright experts, and stunning sequences of replica Wright brothers’ gliders in flight. Legendary astronauts Neil Armstrong and John Glenn breathe life into the Wright brothers’ writings by portraying the voices of Orville and Wilbur—a fitting tribute from the heroes of space to the pioneers of aviation.
KITTY HAWK tells the untold story of how two midwestern bicycle mechanics with no formal training prevailed over the world’s leading inventors in discovering the secret of flight. An engaging narrative that will captivate adults and inspire younger viewers, KITTY HAWK will entertain the entire family.
May 05, 2003
