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NEW FILMS 2008

Please note the release date of new films is subject to change. Please check with the IMAX Group Sales Office on 9213 1600 about the availability of titles and up-coming releases. All films are 45 mins duration unless specified otherwise. All films are subject to change.

THE DARK KNIGHT Now Showing

The follow-up to the action hit BATMAN BEGINS, THE DARK KNIGHT reunites director Christopher Nolan and star Christian Bale, who reprises the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne. In the new film, Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the city streets, soon finding himself prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as The Joker. Rating pending. Duration 100mins approx.

DOLPHINS & WHALES (G) Now Showing

Dive into a new immersive and highly emotional adventure with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Dolphins And Whales 3d, which will take you from the dazzling coral reefs of the Bahamas to the warm depths of the waters of the exotic Kingdom of Tonga for a close encounter with the surviving tribes of the ocean. Stunning images captured for the very first time in 3D will allow you to discover their lives and habitats as never-before-seen. Duration 45 mins.

FLY ME TO THE MOON 3D Starts 25 September

Fly Me To The Moon 3d is the story of 3 spirited and curious “tween-aged” flies who live across from Cape Canaveral in 1969 and dream of travelling into outer space. This fun-filled animated 3D film will connect a new generation of children to the adventure and excitement of space exploration. Rating pending. Duration 45 mins.

GRAND CANYON 3D (G)Now Showing

Set against the immense backdrop of the majestic Grand Canyon, this exciting new film takes us on an exhilarating river-rafting adventure down the Colorado River in the company of a team of explorers who are committed to bringing awareness to global water issues. One of the world’s mightiest rivers, the Colorado, no longer reaches the sea. Duration 45 mins.

SANTA VS THE SNOWMAN 3D (G) Starts November 2008

Turning tradition on its head, Santa vs. the Snowman 3D, tells the heart-melting story of a lonely Snowman who at first is swept away by the magical wonders of Santa’s Village, only to ultimately wage war on Santa because he is jealous of all the attention that Santa gets during Christmas time. What ensues is a polar feud of hilarious proportions, where ultimately friendship reigns supreme and audiences are rewarded with a heart-melting holiday film. Ideal for primary students as an end of year treat.

IMAX has a wide selection of inspirational films available for private screenings, suitable for corporate events, large group bookings (200+), conferences and product launches.



Please note the release date of new films is subject to change. Please check with the IMAX Group Sales Office on 9213 1600 about the availability of titles and up-coming releases. All films are 45 mins duration unless specified otherwise. All films are subject to change.

NEW FILMS 2008IMAX has a wide selection of inspirational films available for private screenings, suitable for corporate events, large group bookings (200+), conferences and product launches.

U2 3D (G) Now Showing

Take your front row seat at this spectacular 3D concert featuring the band U2 on their recent Vertigo tour. With 15000 watts of digital surround sound and giant images of unsurpassed size and clarity, this is one film you won’t want to miss. Duration 85 mins.

Wild Ocean 3DNow Showing

Each year an unbelievable feeding frenzy takes place in the oceans of South Africa as billions of sardines migrate up the coast. The migration has provided an annual food source for both life in the sea and the people living along the African shores for countless generations. Wild Ocean 3D will plunge audiences into an epic underwater struggle for survival and reveal the economic and cultural impact the migration has on the coastal communities. Rating pending. Duration 45 mins.

IMAX has a wide selection of inspirational films available for private screenings, suitable for corporate events, large group bookings (200+), conferences and product launches.

FILM LIBRARY 2008



Please note that the film library is subject to change. Please check with the IMAX Group Sales Office on 9213 1600 about the availability of titles and up-coming releases. All films are 45 mins duration unless specified otherwise.

ANTARCTICA (G) Antarctica takes viewers on an epic adventure to places unknown, seemingly unattainable and beyond imagination, allowing them to vividly experience what life is really like on the planet’s largest, driest desert. The icy chasms and towering glacial peaks become the landscape for a breathtaking aerial journey. Join the first humans to swim through crystalline caverns submerged within the Chaos Glacier; or drop through a weakened snow bridge into the jaws of a dark and deadly crevasse.

AUSTRALIA: LAND BEYOND TIME (G)We explore how life in our diverse, rugged, eroded land has adapted to flourish in a largely arid environment. See how the giant red kangaroo has become more efficient than most athletes, and learn how plants and animals co-operate to maximize their chance of survival. Through computer animation, you’ll journey back in time to witness the birth and evolution of our unique land.

BLUE PLANET (G)Blue Planet is an IMAX classic, a film that was way ahead of its time and - unfortunately – is as relevant today as it was when first launched. Uniquely, Blue Planet is a space film about the Earth, but it doesn’t stop there. The film takes an opportunity to send an important environmental message about the fragility of planet Earth and inspire stewardship of this, our one and only home.

COSMIC VOYAGE (G)Now Showing

Cosmic Voyage begins on Earth, firmly grounded in human perspective, and asks a fascinating question: Where exactly do we stand in the vastness of the cosmos? The film features a “cosmic zoom” as viewers are transported across millions of years as galaxies collide, the solar system forms and life begins on a young planet Earth. Duration 40 mins.

BUGS! 3D (G) Come face to face with Hierodula, the preying mantis, and Papilio, the beautiful butterfly, on a magnificent 3D journey into their dramatic and savage lives. Using incredible footage shot in a rainforest, the 3D technology delivers a fantastically entertaining and enlightening experience about the little guys in life!




DEEP SEA 3D (G) Sea life in a whole new way! Plunge into a 3D encounter with some of the underwater world’s most exotic creatures and learn how different species rely on each other for survival. Narrated by JOHNNY DEPP and KATE WINSLET.

DINOSAURS 3D: GIANTS OF PATAGONIA (G) Dinosaurs fascinate us so much, that many people wish they were still amongst us. Fortunately, through the magic of IMAX 3D Dinosaurs 3D will bring audiences up close to these extraordinary creatures. Take a 3D journey back in time to pre-historic Patagonia when giant dinosaurs walked the earth.

FORCES OF NATURE (PG) Forces of Nature will showcase the awesome spectacle of earthquakes, volcanoes and severe storms as we follow scientists on their quest to understand how these natural disasters are triggered.

THE HUMAN BODY (G)The Human Body tells us the amazing story of our own lives, and the ordinary miracles that keep our bodies running at full steam from morning till night. The film covers themes of personal development, adolescence, puberty & child birth, among other marvels of human biology and physiology.

MUMMIES: SECRETS OF THE PHARAOHS (G) Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs will be part historic journey and part scientific adventure. Features the re-enactment of one of the great discoveries in modern history: the late 19th century find of a cache of forty mummies, including twelve Kings of Egypt, among them the legendary Rameses the Great. This real life Indiana Jones adventure of grave robbers and hidden treasure will be interwoven with the tale of the evolution of science.

MYSTERIES OF EGYPT (G) Explore the great monuments of ancient Egypt in a spellbinding film journey to the heart of this mysterious land. Discover if the curse of Tutankhamun is more fact than fiction as you travel through the Valley of the Kings, the tomb of Tutankhamun and many more of the marvels of the Pharaohs.




ROVING MARS (G) Is there life on Mars? That is one of the questions posed by this IMAX film, which details the journey of Spirit and Opportunity, the two rovers exploring the red planet. This is a fascinating behind the scenes look at the design and construction of one of the most exiting technological projects in modern times.

SHACKLETON’S ANTARCTIC ADVENTURE (G) Every now and then you learn a story of bravery so powerful that it changes forever your understanding of human courage, endurance and the will to live. Shackleton’s Antarctic Adventure—a true story—is possibly the greatest survival story ever told.This film is an excellent resource for corporate leadership training and includes a complimentary PowerPoint™ presentation for use in the workplace or prior to a screening.

SPACE STATION 3D (G) Shot by the astronauts themselves, this is the closest many of us will ever come to being in space. Strikingly beautiful, the sharp 3D images will have you believing you are floating weightless in the International Space Station. Narrated by Tom Cruise.

SYDNEY: A STORY OF A CITY (G)Take an amazing visual journey from Bondi beach to the Harbour Bridge, from the celebrated Opera House to the convict built Hyde Park Barracks and uncover the story behind Australia’s first city. Well-suited to primary and lower secondary students. Links well with units that cover topics in family history and archaelogy.

WILD AFRICA 3D (G)You wouldn’t want to get any closer! For many of us, Africa remains a distant and inaccessible place. Now there is an opportunity to visit the Okavango Delta, one of the most unique wilderness areas on this fascinating continent, in Wild Africa 3D: Safari in the Okavango. Duration 45 mins.

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