May 29, 2019—Giant Screen Films (GSF) is pleased to announce Dinosaurs of Antarctica, a
large-format film launching globally into museum and IMAX® cinemas in February
2020. The first original large-format dinosaur film in over a decade, Dinosaurs of Antarctica will
introduce audiences to the amazing and bizarre prehistoric creatures that
inhabited Antarctic forests and swamps hundreds of millions of years ago. With
major support provided by the National Science Foundation, the film follows a
team of paleoecologists on a quest to understand the southern continent’s
profound transformation, from a warm and bio-diverse Mesozoic to the frozen
desert we know today.
“Dinosaurs of Antarctica checks
so many boxes for museum cinemas—a
science and natural history odyssey, dazzling locations (including the stunning
New Zealand dinosaur backgrounds and remote Antarctic research camps),
industry-first drone and camera technology, next-level CGI, a robust NSF-funded
outreach package, and a subject that always, always appeals to our fascination—dinosaurs,” said Andy Wood,
producer of the film. “Dino enthusiasts will delight in the new-to-science
animals brought to life for the first time on a cinema screen.”
“This
subject is surprising and novel for kids and adults,” said Deborah Raksany,
producer. “It’s awe-inspiring to imagine prehistoric Antarctica as lush, green
and filled with life, and the story of research and discovery on a remote,
frozen glacier is equally compelling,” she said. “This film will reveal science
'beyond the bones,' exploring ecology, climate science, and other timely topics
that will meet curricular objectives and fascinate lifelong
learners."
Highly
anticipated by the museum cinema industry, Dinosaurs
of Antarctica scored as the #1 film
in development at two consecutive GSCA Film Expo annual events (2018/2019). It's also the #1 dinosaur
subject ever tested by Giant Screen Films, outscoring Dinosaurs Alive (2007),
GSF's blockbuster museum cinema classic grossing over $50M at the box office.
“We’re thrilled by the response from buyers and expect that Dinosaurs of Antarctica will
be a top performer in 2020 and beyond,” said Don Kempf, President of GSF.
Dinosaurs of Antarctica is pre-leasing now, with over 60 pre-leasing
theaters to date.
About Giant Screen Films
For over two decades, GSF
has established itself as a pioneer in the large format industry, producing and
distributing films that push the boundaries of the medium. Through the magic of
immersive sight and sound technologies, GSF’s productions challenge the
imaginations of children and adults, offering an inspiring perspective on the
world and an unforgettable theater experience. Meaningful educational
collaborations and partnerships extend each film’s impact far beyond the
theater. The company is recognized as one of the world’s leading and most
active large format producers and is based in Evanston, Illinois.
Source: Giant Screen Films