It takes a big screen to tell a story as big as Texas. Texas: The Big Picture is a larger-than-life film that captures the myth, majesty and magnitude of the Lone Star State from the Panhandle to the Rio Grande and from West Texas to the Gulf of Mexico. Created for the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum's IMAX® Theatre in Austin, Texas. Length: 40:00
The Hidden Dimension (aka Four Million Houseguests) is a macrocosmic journey through the eyes of an 11-year-old girl on a holiday with her parents. Like Alice in Wonderland, Elly follows carefully contrived clues to discover an enchanted world unlike anything she has ever seen. The keys, left by her grandfather, unlock her imagination and draw Elly into an adventure into a hidden world. Length: 39:00
A wonderful enchanted kingdom of spun sugar, ruled by a wooden soldier prince, spring to life in this dramatic interpretation of The Nutcracker. This is a non-ballet version of the famous story by E. T. A. Hoffmann. The film is set in present-day London and features a cast of more than 150 performers, including many drawn from the circus, mime, and street theater worlds. Length: 40:00
Made as a signature film for the Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Area in Japan, Shirakami Mountains tells the story of this area through the eyes of traditional hunters. The area is inhabited by ancient beech forest and a mix of wildlife. Length: 40:00
Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun is a white-knuckle adventure that puts every member of the audience in the front seat of some of the wildest rides ever created. Exploring the science and psychology behind our need for thrill seeking, the film traces the history of thrill rides, beginning with early roller coasters. It shows how the development of the motion simulator ride, first designed for the aerospace industry, has become one of the most exciting innovations in recent film history. Length: 40:00 [...]
Tiger Child was created for Expo '70 in Osaka, Japan, and premiered at the Fuji Group Pavilion. It was the first IMAX film and required the audience to move through the viewing space. While the audience was carried through the theater continuously on a large rotating platform, each observer viewed the endless film from a different starting point. The theme of the film was the human experience.
Sharks 3D offers audiences a close encounter with a multitude of shark species, including the Great White, Hammerhead, and Whale Shark. The animals are presented not as man-eating creatures but as they really are: fascinating and endangered animals that have been in existence a million years before dinosaurs roamed Earth. Join an expert team of ocean explorers on this unique round-the-globe expedition documenting the life of the lions and tigers of the ocean. Length: 13:00, 23:00 and 42:00
Shinsyu Symphony is a lovely film, worthy of a look by Western audiences. Follow Yuki as she learns to play the violin in the Nagano (Shinsyu) prefecture. This quaint narrative is enhanced with explosive sequences of cultural traditions unique to this mountainous region of Japan. The theme of Shinsyu Symphony is the co-existence of nature and human beings. Many precious traditions, such as "Gokaicho" of the Zenkoji Temple held once in seven years are shown along with beautiful scenes of nature's changing seasons. Length: 38:00 [...]
Siegfried and Roy: The Magic Boxtraces the story of Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn, from their lives in postwar Germany to their successful Las Vegas show. Audiences get a glimpse behind the mystery and magic of these great illusionists, as well as a tour of Siegfried and Roy's home, a wildlife sanctuary with white tigers and lions. Length: 50:00
Silent Sky gives the audience the rare sensation of flying with a unique presentation of superb cinematography. In company with soaring champion Oscar Boesch, the viewer takes off in the early morning mist in an elegant, nonpowered sail plane, and swoops and soars above the beauty of California. Length: 18:00