Under the Sea 3D to be next IMAX 3D film
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Diver Magazine
By Diver Magazine
Published on 02/15/2008
Warner Bros. Pictures Inc. and IMAX Corporation has just announced that the official title of their third original IMAX 3D co-production will be 'Under the Sea 3D'. Production began last month in Papua, New Guinea, where the film crew is photographing some of the most extraordinary marine wildlife ever captured on film. The documentary follows the box office hit 'Deep Sea 3D' and 'Deep Sea' which has earned $60 Million to-date and continues in theatres (including the Ontario Science Centre).
Slated for release in February 2009, 'Under the Sea 3D' (previous working title, 'Deep Sea-quel') will offer a uniquely inspirational and entertaining way to explore the impact that global climate change has had on ocean wilderness. Moviegoers will be able to experience face-to-face encounters with some of the most mysterious and stunning creatures of the sea.
"We're very excited about this film," said Alan Horn, President and Chief Operating Officer of Warner Bros. "In addition to bringing some of the most exotic underwater creatures to light for the first time, Under the Sea 3D will also thoughtfully explore the effects of global warming on our oceans and their wildlife. We're proud to be a part of this important production that will both fascinate and enlighten audiences."
'Under the Sea 3D' is being shot by award-winning Director/Cinematographer Howard Hall (shown above with cameraman Bob Cranston using the IMAX camera to sneak up on a green sea turtle in Hawaii during the filming of 'DeepSea'), produced by Toronto's Toni Myers, executive produced by Graeme Ferguson, and produced for Howard Hall Productions by Michele Hall. In addition to last year's 'Deep Sea 3D', Hall, Ferguson and Myers were all part of the accomplished filmmaking team behind IMAX's first underwater 3D adventure, 'Into The Deep', which has grossed more than $70 million since its 1991 release.
"The dazzling colors and amazing animals we'll see filming from South Australia to the Indo-Pacific are made for the grand scale and intensity of IMAX 3D," said Toni Myers, the film's producer, editor and writer. "But these spectacular yet delicate ecosystems are threatened by climate change. It's vitally important to promote awareness of that, especially among the young people who will be the stewards of our planet's health and well-being."
Warner Bros. Pictures Inc. and IMAX Corporation has just announced that the official title of their third original IMAX 3D co-production will be 'Under the Sea 3D'. Production began last month in Papua, New Guinea, where the film crew is photographing some of the most extraordinary marine wildlife ever captured on film. The documentary follows the box office hit 'Deep Sea 3D' and 'Deep Sea' which has earned $60 Million to-date and continues in theatres .
Production underway in Papua, New Guinea, will explore impact of global warming
Warner Bros. Pictures Inc. and IMAX Corporation has just announced that the official title of their third original IMAX 3D co-production will be 'Under the Sea 3D'. Production began last month in Papua, New Guinea, where the film crew is photographing some of the most extraordinary marine wildlife ever captured on film. The documentary follows the box office hit 'Deep Sea 3D' and 'Deep Sea' which has earned $60 Million to-date and continues in theatres (including the Ontario Science Centre).
Slated for release in February 2009, 'Under the Sea 3D' (previous working title, 'Deep Sea-quel') will offer a uniquely inspirational and entertaining way to explore the impact that global climate change has had on ocean wilderness. Moviegoers will be able to experience face-to-face encounters with some of the most mysterious and stunning creatures of the sea.
"We're very excited about this film," said Alan Horn, President and Chief Operating Officer of Warner Bros. "In addition to bringing some of the most exotic underwater creatures to light for the first time, Under the Sea 3D will also thoughtfully explore the effects of global warming on our oceans and their wildlife. We're proud to be a part of this important production that will both fascinate and enlighten audiences."
'Under the Sea 3D' is being shot by award-winning Director/Cinematographer Howard Hall (shown above with cameraman Bob Cranston using the IMAX camera to sneak up on a green sea turtle in Hawaii during the filming of 'DeepSea'), produced by Toronto's Toni Myers, executive produced by Graeme Ferguson, and produced for Howard Hall Productions by Michele Hall. In addition to last year's 'Deep Sea 3D', Hall, Ferguson and Myers were all part of the accomplished filmmaking team behind IMAX's first underwater 3D adventure, 'Into The Deep', which has grossed more than $70 million since its 1991 release.
"The dazzling colors and amazing animals we'll see filming from South Australia to the Indo-Pacific are made for the grand scale and intensity of IMAX 3D," said Toni Myers, the film's producer, editor and writer. "But these spectacular yet delicate ecosystems are threatened by climate change. It's vitally important to promote awareness of that, especially among the young people who will be the stewards of our planet's health and well-being."