Harry Potter in IMAX at the 2006 CBC IMAX Film FestivalFebruary 13, 2006 – Gatineau, Quebec — The 2006 CBC IMAX Film Festival will be held at the Canadian Museum of Civilization's IMAX Theatre from February 25 to March 31. This popular event is certain to stir the emotions and excite the senses of viewers across the region with its line-up of eight great films.
First IMAX feature-length film in the region
To enhance the IMAX experience, a new module was added to the projection system. The Quick Turn Reel Unit (QTRU) reduces the time needed to change films and reduces the risk of running late, especially when showing films more than 50 minutes in length. The QTRU also allows for the presentation of feature-length films of up to 2-1/2 hours. The Festival is a great opportunity to introduce the first IMAX-format feature film in the National Capital Region: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire*. A great way to enjoy the magic of IMAX !
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was selected as the first digitally remastered IMAX (DMR) film to be shown in the National Capital Region. The choice was easy, given that the IMAX Theatre at the Canadian Museum of Civilization has received hundreds of e-mails and phone calls requesting the film since its launch in regular theatres last November. DMR films are introduced on a trial basis, and will be monitored to see how viewers and IMAX Club members react to this type of programming. Like most feature-length IMAX films, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was not filmed with IMAX cameras but was digitally remastered to the IMAX 70mm format. In the end, viewers get seven-storey-high images of unique quality, combined with 12,000 watts of sound!
Three new releases . . .
In addition to Kilimanjaro: To the Roof of Africa and Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon, both playing on the IMAX Dome, the Festival presents three new releases. Traditional IMAX film fans will not be disappointed with the Festival's 7th edition as they enjoy Mystic India, Galapagos and Bugs.
. . . and two classics
The IMAX Theatre will also be bringing back two of its most popular large-format features: Stormchasers and Africa: The Serengeti.
IMAX Club
Film-lovers can take full advantage of the Festival at incredible savings by purchasing an IMAX Club Card. The IMAX Club Card offers members unlimited personal access to all regularly priced IMAX presentations for a full year. Available at the Museum Membership Desk, cards are just $45 for Adults, $40 for Seniors and Students, and $35 for Children ages 3–12. The Club Card is the best way to live the IMAX experience to the max!
For the English schedule and reservations, please call (819) 776-7010 or consult the Web site at www.civilization.ca/imax.html.
Regular Prices:
Adults (18–64) $9.50*
Seniors (65+) and Students (13–17) $8*
Children (3-12) $7*
* A surcharge of $3 per person will be applied to regular prices for the feature-length film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and no vouchers will be accepted.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire*
The exciting adventures of Harry Potter on the IMAX screen plunge you right into the heart of the action as Harry and three other competitors face magical challenges at Hogwarts School. Audiences will be enchanted by Harry Potter's world, by great acting, and by outstanding special effects. This film is not suitable for young children.
Mystic India
Presented on the IMAX screen, this film reveals the culture of India and the astonishing odyssey of a young boy who travelled more than 13,000 kilometres across this majestic country over a seven-year period. Audiences will learn about the geographical and cultural diversity of India, and will be dazzled by the natural beauty of this land and its architecture.
Galapagos
Audiences will swim into the heart of these island reefs, where they will encounter sharks and sea lions, as well as many other marine species that are at once enchanting and disturbing. Experience the diversity of an underwater world filled with marvels and mysteries.
Bugs
Bugs explores the fascinating world of insects, at 250,000 times their normal size! Viewers will witness their metamorphosis, discover their habitats, and learn about the fascinating characteristics of these true protectors of life in the wild. Audiences will be astonished by some surprising statistics as they thrill to images that are more real than nature itself on the IMAX Dome.
Stormchasers
Audiences are invited to join scientists as they travel the world experiencing climatic phenomena that are both intriguing and terrifying. They will find themselves in the midst of the spectacular weather events which shape our world, as they discover monsoons, tornadoes and hurricanes. Come and be swept away by this unforgettable experience!
Africa: The Serengeti
Viewers will discover the story of birth, survival, death and rebirth — of life as it is experienced by the wide range of animal species that thrive in the primitive beauty of the East African landscape.
Kilimanjaro: To the Roof of Africa
Presented on the IMAX Screen, Kilimanjaro is an adventure story that journeys up Africa's mightiest mountain through five distinct climatic zones. Through the eyes of a team of five trekkers and a local African guide, you will learn of the hardships and rewards of climbing this great mountain, while exploring the mountain's delicate ecosystem and natural history along the way.
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon
The IMAX space legacy continues with Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon, which transports audiences to the Moon, where they will travel alongside the remarkable astronauts who have walked its surface. With never-before-seen photographs, CGI renditions of the lunar landscape, and previously unreleased NASA footage, audiences will be immersed in the life-changing experiences of these astronauts — experiencing what they saw, heard, felt, thought and did during their time on the Moon. Produced and narrated by Tom Hanks.
Schedule | Tickets
Information (media):
Annie Laflèche
Marketing Officer
IMAX Theatre
Telephone: (819) 776-7088
E-mail: annie.lafleche@civilization.ca
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