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Tom Cruise Narrates True Space Adventures of 25 Astronauts
Lift Off Set for April 19, 2002
LOS ANGELES, April 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Beginning April 19th, 2002,
Los Angelinos, visitors, classrooms and families of all ages will experience
an out-of-this-world adventure -- a trip into outer space by way of SPACE
STATION 3D, the first ever IMAX(R) 3D space film set to take flight at the
Universal CityWalk IMAX Theatre in Universal City, CA.
An Astronomical Adventure
According to CNN QuickVote in April of 2001, more than 86% of respondents
would buy a ticket for a flight into space if money were no object. And while
some civilians are paying an astronomical amount to do so, now SPACE STATION
3D fulfills that dream, delivering the celestial experience first-hand.
The Mission
SPACE STATION 3D is the story of the greatest engineering feat since
landing a man on the moon -- the construction of the International Space
Station. The global collaborative mission unites 16 nations with a common
goal to further human space exploration.
Narrated by multi Academy Award(R) nominee Tom Cruise, SPACE STATION 3D
transports audiences 220 miles above Earth to experience life in space.
As audiences blast off, they are joined by the astronauts and cosmonauts who
directed and filmed their in-orbit assembly of the International Space
Station. "This is the first time that audiences will have the all
encompassing view that only astronauts and cosmonauts are privileged to
experience. The camera actually puts you right there, with them, moving
around and floating in space," said SPACE STATION 3D producer Toni Myers.
"The IMAX 3D footage captures the excitement and magnitude of this amazing
project being built in outer space in a way that no other medium can."
It's in the Stars
The film, presented by Lockheed Martin Corporation in cooperation with
NASA, takes audiences on an incredible 3D cinematic journey of discovery.
Dennis Boxx, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, Lockheed Martin
Corporation, said, "This film, along with the four other space films Lockheed
Martin, NASA and IMAX have partnered on, will help to educate audiences around
the world on both the importance of space to our planet's future and the joy
of living and working in space."
"The minute I saw the amazing 3D footage shot by the astronauts in space,
I knew I had to be involved with this very special film," Tom Cruise said.
"My family and I have enjoyed IMAX movies for many years -- particularly the
ones about the NASA space programs, and I'm honored to participate with the
SPACE STATION 3D team in this historic project."
Paula Cleggett, NASA's Deputy Associate Administrator for Public Affairs
said, "We're thrilled to have Tom Cruise on the SPACE STATION 3D team. His
remarkable talent adds tremendously to this film that will undoubtedly
entertain and educate audiences around the world for many years to come."
The Flight Plan
The Universal CityWalk IMAX Theatre is located at 100 Universal Plaza in
Universal City, CA. For information on tickets and show times, interested
crewmembers can call 818-622-IMAX. Ticket information and show times can also
be found online at www.enjoytheshow.com .
The Universal CityWalk IMAX Theatre
The Universal CityWalk IMAX Theatre is one of the largest IMAX theatres in
North America. The screen is six stories tall and eight stories wide with 3D
capabilities making it one of the largest movie screens in the Western
Hemisphere. The theatre contains 425 seats and features a six-channel digital
sound system controlled by 12,000 watts of power. The Universal CityWalk IMAX
Theatre is one of the premier large format theatres in the world. More
information about Universal CityWalk IMAX Theatre can be found at
www.enjoytheshow.com .
About IMAX Corporation ( www.IMAX.com )
IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq: IMAX; Toronto: IMX) and its subsidiaries
comprise one of the world's leading entertainment technology companies, with
particular emphasis on film and digital imaging technologies, including
giant-screen images, 3D presentations, digital post-production and digital
projection. As of December 2001, there were more than 225 IMAX theatres
operating in 30 countries around the world. IMAX Corporation is a publicly
traded company listed on both the Toronto and NASDAQ stock exchanges. IMAX(R)
is a registered trademark of IMAX Corporation. More information on the
Company can be found at www.imax.com .
About Lockheed Martin Corporation ( www.lockheedmartin.com )
Through its various business programs and services, Lockheed Martin and
its heritage companies have supported America's space program from its
inception. From the earliest days of rocketry to the recent and continuing
missions to service the Hubble Space Telescope and International Space
Station, to continued interplanetary exploration, Lockheed Martin's team of
scientists, engineers and support personnel are committed to furthering our
knowledge of this planet and beyond.
Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT), headquartered in Bethesda,
Maryland is a global enterprise principally engaged in the research, design,
development, manufacture and integration of advanced technology systems,
products and services. The Corporation's core business areas are: Systems
Integration, Space Systems, Aeronautical Systems, and Technology Services.
Employing approximately 125,000 people worldwide, Lockheed Martin had
2001 sales surpassing $24 billion.
About The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
NASA conducts research for the solution of problems of flight within and
outside the Earth's atmosphere and develops, constructs, tests, and operates
aeronautical and space vehicles. It conducts activities required for the
exploration of space with manned and unmanned vehicles and arranges for the
most effective utilization of the scientific and engineering resources of the
United States with other nations engaged in aeronautical and space activities
for peaceful purposes. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration was
established by the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, as amended
(42 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.).
For further information, please contact Steve Syatt, John Russel, or
Dominic Friesen, all of SSA Public Relations, +1-818-501-0700, for IMAX
Corporation.
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Apr-02-2002 17:00 GMT
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