. . . to be released on 27 Jan 2006.

I think this may have been mentioned before, but this is the first time I have seen a release date.

Anyone have any details to what will actually be shown? Is it a making of the probes or will it be mostly images from the rovers?

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Unless I am mistaken, to get the true effect of the IMAX system of display, it has to be shot using a special 70mm camera. I am just assuming that is not standard equipment on a Mars rover.

filming it for IMAX isn't a problem- they just do 2 takes of all the scenes from the "surface" of mars- one with the pancam, and the other with IMAX cameras on the second rover.
why do you think they built 2 rovers?
it's all done in the desert in Utah...







...of course i'm not being serious here...

I don't think that an IMAX camera IS essential. I went to see "Matrix Reborn" (or whatever) in IMAX. Unless they did shoot it in IMAX, it must have been transferred.
Impressive, but I am now intimately familiar with every acne scar and skin pore on the face of Keanu Reeves. Not nice.
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Time for a bump.

Disney Trailer: Roving Mars

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It's playing at the Smithsonain in DC, and I'm planning on going as soon as possible. I CAN'T WAIT!!!

They pump out most of the air, turn on ultraviolet lighting, and lower the threatre down a big elevator shaft to reduce gravity. It's like really being on Mars!

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Is it going to be in 3D? Those 3D IMAX movies are really something! I saw 'walking on the moon' in 3D on the IMAX screen, it was amazing!

I liked that one too. Looks like I'll be catching it on the 28th or 29th, if its at the Smithsonian.

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Yes, it will be. Hey! Maybe I'll see you there! I'm planning on going down that weekend with some people from work.

If not then, I'm hoping to get to it soon after.

Planetary Society Weblog: A Preview of the New IMAX Movie, Roving Mars

Summary: 3 out of 5 stars.

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Too bad it looks like I might be too busy to see it this weekend, but I will see it within the next couple of weeks.

I have seen the reviews from geeks and non-geeks. Considering that I am a geek (I'm a regular here, right?), I DO want to see this film. The animations, if they are done realistically, don't bother me too much. I was hoping to see a fairly large number of panoramas, but it seems they feel it necessary to bring in the developmental aspects so that cuts into the running time.

But the some of the full panoramic shots that they do show seem to blow everyone (even the non-geeks) out of their seats. This is one movie I'll definitely see.

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Hurray! It's playing at Navy Pier in Chicago! Thanks for link to trailer.

Fr. Wayne, have you ever visited The Chicago Astronomer's Forum? He's a member here, too. His forum has all the events listed for cool stuff going on around the Illinois area.

Looks awesome- sorta like BAUT only darker. Didn't see any heads up on IMAX there. Did see saint at the bottom. If I ever get kicked out of here that's where I'll go.

It's a little bit difficult to navigate around, but there is a section for January's Events - IMAX Roving Mars. I think you have to be a member to access the forum, though. I'm not sure, I'm just a newbie there with Dial-Up Modem. I found his site by cyberlurking.

Candy,

Thank you for the post and link here at BAUT on the Chicago Astronomer's participation in a special prescreening of the the IMAX film "Roving Mars". A full review of the event can be found here:

But, I must recommend this great 40 minute experience to travel along side the rovers from birth, to launch and going along for the ride on the Martian surface. It has just got to be seen on the large five story screen for the full impact. If you go, sit right up close to the screen for the greatest experience and let it overwhelm you.

The only downside I felt was the inordinate amount of time the IMAX people spent inside the clean rooms. Good to see and enjoy, but it's not IMAX caliber and nothing is gained from showing that sequence on the big screen. But it makes up for it when we witness the thunderous lift-off and screaming Atlas rocket blazing thru the atmosphere. We just watch and listen in awe to all the workings of the spacecraft while it does this, spins that and jettisons used stages - igniting fresh ones. All cool stuff...

No need to be a member in order to access the topics, subjects and content on the Chicago Astronomer Forum, but to keep out the spammers and other detritus, one must register in order to post on most boards there.

The Patron Saint of Astronomers "Dominc de Guzmán" shares the same last name as I do, and I though it quite cool! The background on that can be found here:

And Fr. Wayne...no need to wait to get kicked out of BAUT, you are welcomed anytime as well at the Chicago Astronomer or join in on an observational session. I always welcome local enthusiasts and amateur astronomers to the family!...

Respectfully submitted,

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Chicago Tribune review

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I have wanted to see this movie for a really long time, but everytime I was in a museum that was playing it, I didn't have enough time. So, I finally got it on DVD from the local library. It was very exciting, and my younger brothers completely understood everything in it. The digital images were spendid and must have been absolutley fantastic in IMAX.
There was also, as a special feature, a vintage Disney program about Mars from 1957. It seemed to me to be a very good representation of what was known of Mars at the time. I laughed a little bit when the narrator said "There may be life on Venus, but we do not know." In retrospect, the speculation about Martian life also seemed a bit silly, but, given the time of production, that was to be expected.
Several things in it, such as using a parachute to slow down the astronaut's spacecraft in the atmosphere, building a space station in orbit using chemical rockets and leaving part of the lander on Mars, were spot-on, however.

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Thank you, ToSeek, the great and glorious.

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Neil Armstrong walked in the Sea of Tranquility
Steve Squyers built Spirit and Opportunity
Dan Haylen upchucked in zero gravity." -Brent Simon, The Space Camp Song
'Evolution and science are one thing, but you don’t mess with Yoko Ono. Everybody knows that. ' - 386sx