Hubble in 3D (IMAX: Hubble 3D)

Awareness of the depth and infinity of the universe the imagination of people since ancient times. And how would we not look at the starry sky at night, seen pictures of distant galaxies or movies about origin of the universe, still we perceive space although immense, but visually flat. New developments in the area of ​​visual processing make it possible to look at the universe completely different eyes, the eyes of the telescope "Hubble" in the format of 3D IMAX, set the camera on the shuttle will show the reality of the whole space mission with a team of astronauts from prelaunch to repair the telescope "Hubble" in orbit Earth. Space will appear before our eyes in all its glory, allowing to plunge into the contemplation and perception senses what is happening on the screen. "We've been waiting for the possibility to send an IMAX camera back into space, and finally the opportunity came with the amazing final repair mission to the space telescope" Hubble ", - said Tony Myers, director and producer of the film. The "Hubble 3D» viewers will be able to fly in space with the astronauts as they carry out repair and modernization of the telescope, and then fly to the edge of the universe through a volumetric images. We are honored to give people a chance to experience a breathtaking journey to the IMAX 3D ». Premiere of the film is timed to the 20th anniversary of the space telescope "Hubble". Recall that the space shuttle Discovery STS-31 was launched on 24 April 1990, and the next day brought a telescope into orbit.

Hubble in 3D (IMAX: Hubble 3D), Canada
Directed by Toni Myers
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, the crew Scott D. Altman, K.Megan McArthur, Michael J.. Massimino, John W. Gryunsfeld, Gregory S. Johnson, Andrew John. Feistel, Michael T. Good
Producer: Judy Carroll
Operator: James Nijhuis
Screenwriter: Tony Myers
Premiere: March 19, 2010

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The narrator speaks in the film actor Leonardo DiCaprio:


"I am pleased that Leonardo will accompany our audience in this incredible journey into space", - says producer and director Toni Myers. "It is a great honor to work with him in the framework of the Hubble 3D. His gift is an extraordinary impact on the audience is ideal for immersion in the history of the Hubble ».
"Leonardo's exceptional talent as an actor and communicator will be combined with an exciting film, and we are delighted that he directs us to the edge of the universe and back," - said IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond.
Fellmen Dan, one of the co-presidents of Warner Bros. Pictures, said: "Leonardo has earned worldwide recognition for its achievements not only in the movie, but the fact that it has one of the brightest and most soulful voices of his generation. It has become an ideal addition to the team to represent the IMAX audience coverage of real events and stories about the amazing drama going on with the Hubble Space Telescope ».
"We are so excited that Leonardo has agreed to become the narrator in the film, and we would like to welcome him on behalf of the family IMAX», - said Greg Foster, the president of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "He was a unique opportunity to achieve contact with the audience of all ages it is just perfect for this film. He takes us on a thrilling imagination space in IMAX 3D, revives the possibility of the Hubble Space Telescope, and then takes us to new exciting the imagination of images of distant galaxies ».

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