Blu-ray Catalog
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Planet Ocean
Genre: Education/General Interest Release Date: 04/09/2013 Rating NR Production Year: 2012 Run Time: 93 mins Released By: Universal Studios Home Video Filmmakers Yann Arthus-Bertrand and Michael Pitiot offer a breathtaking look at our ocean's fragile ecosystem and the threats posed to it by mankind's ongoing search for sustenance and natural resources as narration reveals the crucial role that the sea plays in sustaining life on planet Earth. … more less -
Wild Ocean
Genre: Education/General Interest Release Date: 12/07/2010 Rating NR Production Year: 2010 Run Time: 40 mins Released By: Image Cast: John Kani, John Kani As originally conceived, designed and shot for IMAX theaters, this ecological chronicle travels into the aquatic realm and depicts it as the stage of a nonstop struggle for survival of the fittest, among thousands of species of marine life - both against one another and against homo-sapiens, the most aggressive of all predators. The program assesses the economic and cultural legacy of the world's seas, and pays homage to the attempts of many conservationists to save its precious resources. Co-directors Steve McNicholas and Luke Cresswell shot the footage off the coast of South Africa, lending it a not-so-subtle aura of exotic visual splendor. … more less -
Amazing Ocean
Genre: Education/General Interest Release Date: 01/29/2013 Rating NR Production Year: 2013 Run Time: 55 mins Released By: Universal Studios Home Video Cast: Glen McCready This family-oriented ambient release leads viewers on an underwater journey in 3D, for glimpses of incredible marine life. Species seen here include octupi, manta rays, turtles, and dolphins. … more less -
IMAX - Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk
Genre: Education/General Interest Release Date: 12/07/2010 Rating NR Production Year: 2008 Run Time: 40 mins Released By: Image Entertainment, Inc. Cast: Robert F Kennedy Part stunning visual thrill ride and part cautionary tale, RIVER AT RISK takes viewers through the amazing depths of the Grand Canyon, all the while warning about looming threats to the environment. This IMAX adventure, hosted by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Wade Davis, features goosebump-inducing aerial photography--the cameras swoop and fly over the mighty rapids of the Colorado River, all set to a soundtrack by Grammy Award-winning musician Dave Matthews. … more less -
Ocean Wonderland 3D
Genre: Education/General Interest Release Date: 06/07/2011 Rating NR Production Year: 2003 Run Time: 41 mins Released By: Universal Studios Home Video This visually stunning release takes an HD look at some of the most beautiful and fascinating marine life to inhabit the ocean, taking an up-close look at the wildlife of the Great Barrier Reef, as well as the Bahamas, with accompanying music provided by the Sofia Symphonia Orchestra. … more less -
Dinosaurs Alive!
Genre: Education/General Interest Release Date: 12/07/2010 Rating NR Production Year: 2007 Run Time: 40 mins Released By: Image Modern-day paleontologists reconstruct the Mongolian journey of Roy Chapman Andrews, the American Museum of Natural History scientist who discovered dinosaur skeletons in the Asian country in the 1920s. DINOSAURS ALIVE! 3D travels across the globe and across time to recreate both this landmark discovery and the exciting creatures he found. Using computer animation, the film brings dinosaurs to life, and it features digs from Mongolia's Gobi Desert to the rocky terrain of New Mexico. … more less -
Rescue
Genre: Education/General Interest Release Date: 11/06/2012 Rating NR Production Year: 2011 Run Time: 46 mins Released By: Image This documentary follows life-saving first-responders as they plunge headfirst into Haiti in order to help when a massive earthquake strikes the island nation. … more less -
Sharks 3D
Genre: Education/General Interest Release Date: 06/07/2011 Rating NR Production Year: 2004 Run Time: 42 mins Released By: Universal Studios Home Video This visually stunning release presented by Jean-Michel Cousteau takes a rarely seen real, up-close look at some of the most impressive creatures to inhabit the ocean, such as great whites, hammerheads, whale sharks, and more - all viewed their natural states, interacting peacefully and showing fascinating intelligence. … more less -
Earth
Genre: Education/General Interest Release Date: 09/01/2009 Rating NR Production Year: 2009 Run Time: 90 mins Released By: Buena Vista Home Entertainment Cast: James Earl Jones Partially constructed from the groundbreaking BBC and Discovery Channel television series PLANET EARTH, EARTH is a ravishing and often gut-wrenching tale of natural survival and beauty. Five years in the making (including 250 days of aerial footage shot from planes, helicopters, and two-man balloons) and narrated by actor James Earl Jones, EARTH follows the trials of three families of polar bears, elephants, and whales. Though separated by seasons and continents, each family will cross great lengths and confront numerous hardships: for the Arctic polar bears, it is an increasingly warming planet that melts the ice they need for a hunting platform; for the African elephants, hot desert conditions and hungry predators will stand in the way of reaching a lush delta; and for the Pacific humpback whales, their Antarctic migration will be fraught with rough waters and great white sharks. Along the way, EARTH takes us on a global tour of nature in all its colorful splendor and harrowing moments--from windswept tundra to teeming rainforests, from cheetahs running down their prey to ducklings taking first flight. And as each family struggles towards their much-needed feeding grounds, directors Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield ultimately show us that nature can be equally giving and unforgiving. Educational but never preachy, EARTH is an unprecedented invitation for adults and children alike to experience the everyday natural wonders that deserve our awe and safeguarding. … more less -
Dinosaurs 3D: Giants of Patagonia
Genre: Education/General Interest Release Date: 03/01/2011 Rating NR Production Year: 2007 Run Time: 40 mins Released By: Image Artefacts, scientific theories, and CGI effects are used to bring the dinosaurs to life in this educational IMAX presentation. … more less -
Sea Rex
Genre: Education/General Interest Release Date: 11/15/2011 Rating NR Production Year: 2010 Run Time: 58 mins Released By: Universal Studios Home Video Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods and swim with creatures that have been extinct for millions of years in this film that explores our past in ways we've never imagined. Long before the Tyrannosaurus Rex roamed the land, enormous sea creatures like the Shonisaurus called the ocean their home. Now, thanks to computer-generated imagery and IMAX technology, we can swim alongside these majestic beasts and experience sights that no human has ever witnessed. … more less -
Shut Up and Play the Hits
Genre: Education/General Interest Release Date: 10/09/2012 Rating NR Production Year: 2011 Run Time: 105 mins Released By: Oscilloscope Pictures Filmmakers Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace document Grammy-nominated dance-music outfit LCD Soundsystem's 2011 farewell concert at Madison Square Garden as front-man James Murphy and author Chuck Klosterman reflect on the topics of fame and success. … more less -
Ultimate G's: Zac's Flying Dream
Genre: Education/General Interest Release Date: 03/29/2011 Rating NR Production Year: 2006 In this feature, the awesome 3D effects set against the backdrop of the Grand Canyon are sure to impress anyone. It comes highly recommended both for its visual effects and entertaining story of a young boy having a dream of becoming a pilot and pursuing it despite all odds. In the film, we watch as he matures from boy to man, trying all manner of crazy flying stunts. The movie climaxes with an aerobatic aircraft competition over the spectacular backdrop of the Grand Canyon, Little Colorado River and Lake Powell… the most dynamic aerial stunts ever shot in large format. The flying talents of the pilots will give any audience the thrill of a lifetime! … more less -
Arabia
Genre: Education/General Interest Release Date: 12/06/2011 Rating NR Production Year: 2010 Run Time: 46 mins Released By: Image As a filmmaking student at Chicago's DePaul University, 22-year-old Hamzah Jamjoom returned to the Arabian Peninsula to craft this sweeping, ambitious documentary about his homeland. Chiefly designed as a tool to bridge different cultures and rectify vast misunderstandings between the West and Middle East, the film explores the roots of Arabian traditions and studies how Arabian society evolved over the course of history. It also examines the faith of the Arabian people and the cultural nuances of Arabia. The program is presented in a 3D format. … more less -
Cosmic Voyage/Destiny In Space
Genre: Education/General Interest Release Date: 10/14/2008 Rating NR Production Year: COSMIC VOYAGE: This ambitious exploration into science and space gives the audience views of the cosmos that were never imaginable before. Using computer generated graphics and the latest technological advances in cinematography, this program studies the universe and the role of humans occupy in this world. Originally produced for the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and screened in the IMAX format, this documentary program boasts two of the longest continuous zooms in the history of filmmaking achieved through animation. Also included is a thrilling Big Bang simulation. Morgan Freeman hosts. DESTINY IN SPACE: The Hubble Telescope has given people the world over views of other planets that prior to its invention were only dreamed possible. This amazing film examines the telescope as well as the incredible images it captured. Venus and Mars are gloriously photographed. Also included is stunning footage of the telescope being prepared by astronauts floating alongside it. Leonard Nimoy narrates this fascinating look at space exploration, originally shown in the IMAX format. … more less -
Dolphins and Whales 3D: Tribes of the Ocean
Genre: Education/General Interest Release Date: 06/07/2011 Rating NR Production Year: 2008 Run Time: 42 mins Released By: Universal Studios Home Video Jean-Michel Cousteau, son of Jacques Cousteau and a noted explorer in his own right, presents this IMAX film that swims along with beloved marine mammals. This documentary sails the oceans of the world, diving below the surface to see the beauty of various kinds of whales and dolphins, including orcas, bottlenose dolphins, belugas, and humpback whales. Among all these cetaceans, viewers can also spot a West Indian manatee. DOLPHINS AND WHALES 3D: TRIBES OF THE OCEAN features narration from Daryl Hannah (KILL BILL). … more less -
Fascination Coral Reef
Genre: Education/General Interest Release Date: 01/29/2013 Rating NR Production Year: 2013 Run Time: 53 mins Released By: Universal Studios Home Video As directed by Rene Schoepfer in 3D, this visually inspiring nature documentary leads viewers on a tour of the coral reefsthat lie beneath the waves, just off the shore of the Maldives Islands. … more less -
Fuel
Genre: Education/General Interest Release Date: 01/25/2011 Rating NR Production Year: 2008 Run Time: 112 mins Released By: Cinema Libre Cast: Barbara Boxer, Richard Branson, Sheryl Crow, Laurie David, Larry David Activist-turned-director Josh Tickell helms this engaging documentary about America's dependence on oil and what people can do about it. In the tradition of WHO KILLED THE ELECTRIC CAR? and AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH, FUEL examines the history of the nation's use of oil, tracing it from Rockefeller to the present day, and also suggests a plan of action. This Sundance Audience Award winner features appearances from people as varied as Richard Branson, Sheryl Crow, Larry David, Woody Harrelson, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Willie Nelson, and Neil Young. … more less -
Gerhard Richter Painting
Genre: Education/General Interest Release Date: 09/25/2012 Rating NR Production Year: 2011 Run Time: 97 mins Released By: Lorber Films One of the giants of contemporary art offers a look into his creative process and working methods in this documentary. Born in Germany in 1932, Gerhard Richter was a child of World War II, spending his early years in Dresden before it was destroyed, and he began studying art in 1947. By the late 1950s, Richter was regularly exhibiting his work, and he earned a reputation for both realistic and abstract paintings that sometimes incorporated photography into their images. Richter is considered one of the world's most respected artists, and GERHARD RICHTER PAINTING offers a look at the artist at work in his studio. Filmmaker Corinna Belz focuses on Richter's technique (using modified squeegees as well as brushes) and his routine in the studio, allowing the artist and his work to speak for themselves. The film also presents a profile of the Richter's history via rare interviews and newsreel footage, as well as following him as he prepares for an exhibit of his new work, taking care to see that the paintings are presented to their best advantage. GERHARD RICHTER PAINTING was an official selection at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival. … more less -
Great Rift: Africa's Greatest Story, The
Genre: Education/General Interest Release Date: 09/21/2010 Rating NR Production Year: 2010 Run Time: 176 mins Released By: BBC Video By any standard, there is no region of Earth as spectacularly diverse as the 6,000 mile-long stretch of land known as the Great Rift. Stretching from Syria in the southwestern corner of Asia, to Mozambique in Eastern Africa, it incorporates almost every type of land imaginable, from sulfurous volcanoes to thick grasslands to raging rivers and snow-capped mountains. It also functions as the home to an incredible panoply of exotic wildlife, and served as the geographic origin of <I>homo sapiens</I>. Hugh Quarshie narrates this BBC documentary miniseries that leads viewers on a kaleidoscopic tour of the Rift, touching on the many and varied aspects of its animal populations and geographic features. This set contains the entire three-hour series, plus a bonus documentary called INSIDE THE GREAT RIFT. … more less










