Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D


40m 2005

Brief Synopsis

Exploring the Moon was humankind's most incredible journey. Between the years of 1969 and 1972, seven spacecraft traveled nearly a quarter-million miles through space, providing a select group of highly trained men the chance to step out into the unknown and explore the surface of the Earth's clo

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Documentary
Release Date
2005
Production Company
Imax Corporation; Playtone
Distribution Company
IMAX Corporation; Imax Corporation

Technical Specs

Duration
40m

Synopsis

Exploring the Moon was humankind's most incredible journey. Between the years of 1969 and 1972, seven spacecraft traveled nearly a quarter-million miles through space, providing a select group of highly trained men the chance to step out into the unknown and explore the surface of the Earth's closest neighbor in the solar system. Their expeditions were odds-defying.Only 12 have walked on the Moon. You're next. 3D film showcases the past, present and future of space exploration as movieg rs experience what the extraordinary Apollo astronauts did when they first stepped onto the Moon.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Documentary
Release Date
2005
Production Company
Imax Corporation; Playtone
Distribution Company
IMAX Corporation; Imax Corporation

Technical Specs

Duration
40m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the 2005 award for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Special Venue Project by the Visual Effects Society (VES).

Released in United States Fall September 23, 2005

Based on content from "The Lunar Surface Journals," which is an archival database compiled over the past 10 years by Dr. Eric Jones, who got the 12 lunar astronauts to recount their moon-landing experiences.

Project will be shot in 15/70 format using Imax's 3-D cameras.

Released in United States Fall September 23, 2005