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Large-format films, commonly labelled as 'IMAX Films', are specially produced on cameras using a large film size. Large format films characteristically are around 40 mins long and use an educational documentary style to look at a specific animal, place or sport. Other genres, such as drama or animated fantasy do exist.
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Extreme
IMAX format film featuring mountainous skiing and snowboarding action. Contains quicktime trailer.
Mysteries of Egypt
A film from the National Geographic. Includes film facts, previews, scenes and credits.
Lewis & Clark
A National Georgraphic film re-creating the 19th-century expedition that crossed the uncharted North American West. Including trailer, wallpapers, pictures and maps.
Mission To Mir
Filmed in space with co-operation from NASA, this film looks at the Mir Space Station.
Africa's Elephant Kingdom
A film following an elephant family as it struggles through cycles of devastating drought and torrential rain in Africa.
China: The Panda Adventure
A film looking at Pandas in China.
Cosmic Voyage
Academy Award nominated film mixing computer animation and live action to create 'cosmic zoom' going from Universe-level to the sub-atomic.
Imagine
An artistic 3D film exploring perception and creativity/
Island of the Sharks
A film looking at sharks in the remote animal sanctuary of Cocos Island.
Siegfried & Roy: The Magic Box
A film about the life story of two of the most famous illusionists. In 3D.
Special Effects
A documentary looking at how special effects are created in films.
T-Rex: Back to the Cretaceous
A 3D film bringing dinosaurs back to life. Includes screen saver and production notes.
Majestic White Horses
Film looking at horses. (also in German)
Coral Reef Adventure
Story of coral reefs.
Journey Into Amazing Caves
Tells the story of two climbers' love for caves.
Adventures in Wild California
A virtual expedition bringing together the extremes of California.
Haunted Castle
First-person, computer-animated fictional 3D film set in a Haunted Castle. Contains production notes, an interview with the director, trailer and credits.
Lost Worlds: Life in the Balance
Film that explores the world of Guatemala.
India Kingdom of the Tiger
A National Wildlife Federation film about the Bengal tiger. With behind-the-scenes information and an appeal to help the tigers.
Bears
A National Wildlife Federation film on grizzlies, polar and black bears. Includes educational information.
Great Adventure Films
A series of films from MacGillivray Freeman Films looking at people, cultures, and environments.
The Human Body
A co-production from Discovery Pictures and the BBC looking at the biological processes inside our bodies.
Space Station
Filmed in co-operation with NASA, this is the first IMAX film ever filmed in space.
Wildfire
A Discovery Pictures film, Wildfire looks at the drama and destruction of wildland fire. Contains behind-the-scenes information and educational material.
Voyage Into The Abyss
A film in production
The Lion King
IMAX version of the Disney classic.
Olympic Glory
Official large format film of the Olympic Winter Games.
Ski to the Max
Action-adventure film about skiing by filmmaker Willy Bogner. (Also in German)
Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure
A film telling the true story of explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton's Trans-Antarctic Expedition.
Ultimate X
A Touchstone Pictures film looking at ESPN's massively popular Summer X Games.
Alaska: Spirit of the Wild
Academy Award nominated film about wildlife in Alaska.
SolarMax
A documentary that tells the story of humankind's struggle to understand the sun. Contains making-of information, online store, and educational material.
Race for Atlantis
An animated 3D combined with motion-simulator technology to make a ride. Features slide-show and press releases.
All Access - Front Row, Backstage, Live!
A behind-the-scenes look at the logistics of putting on a mega-concert. Contains outtakes, photos, interviews and trailer.
Amazon
Academy Award nominated film follows the routes of the Amazon river and two 'medicine men' on the search for the medicinal qualities of native plants. Includes photos and quiz.
Greatest Places
Educational film looking at seven of the most diverse places on Earth. Includes lots of educational material, film clips, photos and panaramic virtual reality pictures.
Ocean Oasis
A journey exploring the contrasting worlds of Mexico's Sea of Cortés and the Baja California desert. Includes behind-the-scenes, background information and educational material.
Old Man and the Sea, The
An animated, oil-painting version of Hemingway's dramatic tale. Includes making-of and educational material.
Alien Adventure
Animated 3D film where aliens land in a theme park. Includes synopsis, interview and production notes.
3D Mania - Encounter In The Third Dimension
A documantary looking at the history of three dimensional cinema. Contains synopsis and production notes.
Asteroid Adventure
Brief description of the film, designed for simulator rides, filmed at 48 frames per second for dome screens.
Back to the Future... The Ride
Film based on the movie, designed for motion-simulator rides, currently installed at Universal Studios Florida. Contains video clip.
Destiny In Space
A film looking at the challenges future generations will face in exploring the universe. Includes synopsis, phot gallery and production notes.
Super Speedway
A film exploring the excitement and speed of Speedway racing. Includes production notes, interview, background information and an educational pack.
Straight Up - Helicopters In Action
A helicopter film in production. Contains production diary, educational information, news and reviews and merchandise.
At the Max
A filming of the Rolling Stones concerts.
Blue Planet
A space film about Earth, showing the powerful forces on our planet. Contains brief description and suggested curricula.
Deepest Garden, The
An educational film looking at marine life off the coast of Mexico. Contains merchandise link.
Fires of Kuwait
A documentary film about oil fires in Kuwait, highlighting the firefighters' heroism after more than 600 oil wells were sabotaged. Contains suggested curricular.
IMAX Nutcracker, The
A big-screen version of E.T.A. Hoffmann's classic tale. Description and suggested curricula.
Into the Deep
IMAX film examining underwater marine life.
Wolves
A National Wildlife Federation film about wolves. Includes making-of, video clips, and scene-by-scene synopsis.
More
Academy Award nominated stop motion animated short film telling the story of a tired old inventor. Includes photos and press releases.
Santa Vs The Snowman
3D computer-animated children's film. With trailer, interviews, 'out-takes' and film info.
Stephen Hawking's Beyond the Horizon
Features discoveries in modern cosmology from scientists through the ages including Hawking.
Beauty and the Beast
An IMAX release of the Disney classic.
Thrill Ride - The Science of Fun
Film looking at the science behind rollercoasters, thrill rides and CGI. Includes synopsis, press, and a QuickTime clip.
Kilimanjaro - To the Roof of Africa
Adventure film following a group of trekkers as they climb Africa's highest mountain. Includes panoramic views and trailer. |
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