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BBC Earth and SK Films Announce the Release of Antarctica

Benedict Cumberbatch to Narrate; Trailer Premiere Nov. 25

November 25, 2020—SK Films and BBC Earth Natural History Unit announce the release of their upcoming documentary, Antarctica, which will be narrated by Academy Award® nominee actor, Benedict Cumberbatch. The film is set to open in select giant screen theaters and museums in 2021. Trailer premieres on November 25.
Wednesday, November 25, 2020/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (768)/Comments (0)/
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Tags: SK FilmsNational Science FoundationAntarcticaBBC EarthBenedict CumberbatchBritish Antarctica Survey

Wings Over Water Soars Onto IMAX and Giant Screens in Spring 2021

June 19, 2020—SK Films, Dorsey Pictures, Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation and Archipelago Films announced today that Wings Over Water, narrated by award-winning actor Michael Keaton, will release in IMAX and giant screen theaters in the spring of 2021.
Friday, June 19, 2020/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (524)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Latest Headlines
Tags: SK FilmsDorsey PicturesMac McGraw Wildlife FoundationArchipelago FilmsWings Over WaterMichael Keaton

BBC Studios to Partner with SK Films as Theatrical Distributor for Antarctica: Into the Unknown

May 29, 2019—BBC Studios are excited to announce that SK Films has been appointed as the theatrical distributor for Antarctica: Into the Unknown, BBC Earth’s next IMAX®/giant screen film produced by the world-renowned BBC Studios Natural History Unit. SK Films will distribute Antarctica in all formats.
Thursday, May 30, 2019/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (1150)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Latest Headlines
Tags: SK FilmsAntarcticaBBCWendy MacKeiganJonathan Williams

Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation Wins Lumiere Award for Best 3D Documentary

January 31, 2019—SK Films is thrilled to announce that Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation won Best 3D Documentary at the highly prestigious Advanced Imaging Society’s Lumière Awards presentation last night in Los Angeles. The Lumière Awards recognize outstanding international achievement in the creation of immersive storytelling using advanced visual technologies. Volcanoes is an SK Films release of a Digital Crossing Films production, in association with the Giant Dome Theater Consortium.
Thursday, January 31, 2019/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (968)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Latest Headlines
Tags: Giant Dome Theater ConsortiumSK FilmsLumiere AwardsWendy MacKeiganVolcanoesDigital Crossing FilmsMichael Dalton-SmithMyles ConnollyNathan Cohen

In Memoriam: Jonathan Barker

It is with profound sadness that we share the news that illustrious producer, distributor, industry leader, and GSCA board member Jonathan Barker passed away, surrounded by family and friends, the morning of July 5 from cancer. Jonathan was the CEO of SK Films, which he founded 20 years ago with his wife Wendy MacKeigan and Bob Kerr, co-founder of IMAX Corporation. Under his leadership, SK established a presence as one of the stalwarts of the industry, recognized with multiple GSCA awards.

Friday, July 06, 2018/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (1455)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Latest Headlines
Tags: SK FilmsJonathan BarkerWendy MacKeigan

Academy Award-Winning Actor Russell Crowe to Narrate Turtle Odyssey 3D

June 18, 2018—Turtle Odyssey, a Definition Films production, will be narrated by Russell Crowe and released by SK Films this summer in select museums, science centers and IMAX® theaters worldwide. Turtle Odyssey tells the heartwarming story of one tiny sea turtle’s big adventure. Based in Australia, Crowe maintains a close association with Australia Zoo in the conservation and protection of sea turtles, creating a perfect synergy between the voice and messaging of this landmark film. 

 

Monday, June 18, 2018/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (1760)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Latest Headlines
Tags: SK FilmsRussell CroweDefinition FilmsTurtle Odyssey

Amazon Adventure Wins Hollywood Lumiere for Best 3D Documentary Motion Picture

February 12, 2018—SK Films is thrilled to announce that Amazon Adventure  won the highly prestigious Best 3D Documentary Motion Picture Lumiere Award at Hollywood’s Advanced Imaging Society awards presentation in Los Angeles. The Lumiere awards honour outstanding international achievement in the creation of immersive storytelling using advanced visual technologies.
Tuesday, February 13, 2018/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (1241)/Comments (0)/
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Tags: SK FilmsAmazon AdventureLumiere Awards

Amazon Adventure Gets a Rave Review from Variety

May 2, 2017—Variety doesn't often review giant screen films, but film critic Peter Debruge calls Amazon Adventure "spectacular" and a "triumph" and says, "Slee’s film boasts such a high level of writing, acting, and overall production polish that youngsters may be fooled into thinking they’re watching a mindless blockbuster, when in fact, they’ve actually been fooled into thinking." Read the full Amazon Adventure review in Variety here. 

 

Tuesday, May 02, 2017/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (1750)/Comments (0)/
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Tags: SK FilmsAmazon AdventureVariety

How Filmmakers Distill Science for the Big Screen

April 27, 2017—Sean B. Carroll, an evolutionary biologist and executive producer of the new film Amazon Adventure, tells Smithsonian Magazine how he shaped a compelling visual narrative for viewers while sticking close to the scientific facts. 



Thursday, April 27, 2017/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (1375)/Comments (0)/
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Tags: SK FilmsAmazon AdventureSmithsoniahn

Amazon Adventure Brings Epic and Inspirational Story to IMAX and Giant Screens with World Premiere at the National Museum of Natural History

April 27, 2017—SK Films, an award-winning producer and distributor of natural history entertainment, and HHMI Tangled Bank Studios, the acclaimed film production unit of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, launched the IMAX/Giant Screen film Amazon Adventure on April 18, 2017, at the world premiere event at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.
Thursday, April 27, 2017/Author: Administrator Account/Number of views (1543)/Comments (0)/
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Tags: SK FilmsAmazon AdventureTangled Bank StudiosHHMI
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