The eagerly anticipated sequel to the Oscar-winning hit Happy Feet Two finds tap-dancing penguin Mumble (voice of Elijah Wood) and his pals using their smooth moves to save the penguin nation. Mumble and Gloria (voice of Pink) have started a family of their own, and their young son, Erik, is just finding his footing among his fellow emperor penguins when a dire new threat thrusts their future into jeopardy. Just when it begins to look as if all hope is lost, the penguin nation bands together to dance the darkness away. Writer/director George Miller and star Robin Williams both return in this sequel also featuring the voices of Hank Azaria, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Sofía Vergara.

 

 

 

A land steeped in mystery and myth is revealed in stunning new dimensions in MacGillivray Freeman’s thought-provoking learning adventure: ARABIA.  In the film unfolds the story of an extreme desert environment that, through its people’s thirst for knowledge, the riches of global trade and a deep devotion to faith, has become one of the most powerful, yet least understood, regions on Earth today. 

This kaleidoscopic portrait of Arabia delves into the storied past and oncoming future through a mix of contemporary images of modern-day life, epic historical recreations of ancient civilizations, and digital visual effects that together will have theatre-goers riding the dunes with a camel caravan, diving into the treasure-laden Red Sea, exploring the ruins of a towering lost city, hurtling back into the Islamic golden age of invention, joining three million Muslims on the Hajj pilgrimage, and getting to know the young Arabians transforming tomorrow’s world.  The result is a surprising and illuminating journey that not only unveils an oft-hidden world full of discovery -- but also serves as a bridge between two cultures that have long misunderstood one another.   

Rated: G                     Run-time 40minutes

 

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Every Tuesday throughout the summer you can view any of our regularly scheduled IMAX movies for only $5.50 per person/per show.  Don't miss out - and save.

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OPENS FEBRUARY 17, 2012

  

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol

Blamed for the terrorist bombing of the Kremlin, IMF operative Ethan Hunt is disavowed along with the rest of the agency when the President initiates “Ghost Protocol”. Left without any resources or backup, Ethan must find a way to clear his agency’s name and prevent another attack. To complicate matters further, Ethan is forced to embark on this mission with a team of fellow IMF fugitives whose personal motives he does not fully know.

Tom Cruise returns in the starring role as Ethan Hunt and is joined by an international cast that includes Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton, Michael Nyqvist, Vladimir Mashkov, Josh Holloway, Anil Kapoor and Léa Seydoux.   Rated PG-13

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What makes the difference between the Riverfront Park IMAX Theatre image vs. other area theatres? The 70 millimeter IMAX film used in our films are 10 times larger than the standard film used in standard theatres. Each film frame is 3 inches by 2 3/4 inches.   Each frame is pulled through the projector at 24 frames per second thus providing a much higher quality image presentation.  These images are then projected onto the screen via a 4,500 watt Zenon lamp.  There is conjecture that if this lamp were turned on uncovered outside of the IMAX theatre, it would be bright enough to be seen in space.  The final images are presented onto a screen which is over 53 feet tall by 69 feet wide.

 

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MAX film does not include an embedded a soundtrack on the film as do other film theatres.  A separate digital 6-track recording is synchronized to the film frames.  These audio tracks are played directly off a hard disk drive which is then distributed directly to the amplifiers rather than using a decoding method, such as Dolby Digital.  The audio is then presented via our six speaker system producing a three dimensional effect. This method of production accounts for our higher quality sound experience.

 The Riverfront Park IMAX theatre also has assisted listening devices available for persons with hearing impairments.  Our wireless system offers both standard wireless receivers with Ear Speakers and “T” coil neck loops for patrons with applicable hearing aids. Please consult our staff at the concessions counter for assisted listening devices.

 

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The original IMAX Theatre at Riverfront Park was built for the World’s Fair - Expo 74 and was located under the U.S. Pavilion tent structure.  The system was only the 3^rd IMAX film system in existence at the time.  The present IMAX facility was designed and constructed in its current location in 1978.  The Riverfront Park IMAX theatre was designed exclusively to accommodate the IMAX experience.  The increase resolution of the film has allowed the audience to be much closer to the screen and the theatre seating is placed at a much higher angle than typical conventional theatres.  This design allows viewers to experience the show throughout their entire field of vision and feel as if they are inside of the movie.

Incidentally, the term IMAX stands for Image MAXimum.