TORONTO, Oct. 3, 2018 /CNW/ - When will humans get to Mars? Take a journey through the history of NASA's space program and discover the exciting plans for the future of space exploration through Journey To Space, a new IMAX film opening Saturday, October 6 at the Ontario Science Centre.
"The film captures the spirit of human exploration that it is at the core of our DNA," said Maurice Bitran, PhD, CEO and Chief Science Officer, Ontario Science Centre. "The Ontario Science Centre has always been a hub for astrophysics, outer space and space exploration. We are feeding the spirit of the young scientists who are in line to be among the first generations to send humans farther from the Earth than ever before."
Journey To Space celebrates the incredible work of the Shuttle program to pioneer space travel, bring man to the moon and collaborate globally in the creation of the International Space Station (ISS) — a true home and science lab in space like no other. Through visually stunning imagery and digitizations, Journey To Space showcases the future of deep space travel through NASA's Orion program and the exciting plans already underway to get humankind to Mars and beyond.
"No longer science fiction, a human mission to Mars is in the planning stages, and major steps are being taken to make it a reality within a generation," said Bob Kresser, CEO of K2 Films, the producers behind the film. "Our goal in making this film was to tie together the actual hardware being built with the tremendous planning under way that will make the next steps in space exploration the most far-reaching in our history."
The Science Centre offers robust programming for outer space education, including regular star parties, solar observing events, daily planetarium shows and two space science education simulations in Canada's only Challenger Learning Centre for space science education.
Journey To Space is rated G and has a run time of 40 minutes. Tickets are $9. To watch the trailer and to purchase tickets, please visit OntarioScienceCentre.ca.
About the Ontario Science Centre
Guided by our mission to inspire passion for the human adventure of discovery, the Ontario Science Centre strives to be a global leader in lifelong learning; a vital link in Ontario's education and innovation ecosystems; and a convener of public dialogue about technology, science and society. The Centre has welcomed more than 52 million visitors since opening as a Centennial project in 1969. An agency of the Government of Ontario, the Centre relies on funding from the province, as well as donations from generous individuals, corporations and foundations who share the Centre's vision to contribute to a more curious, creative and resilient world. Learn more at OntarioScienceCentre.ca.
About K2 Films
Recognized as leaders in Giant Screen documentary cinema, K2 Films, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of K2 Communications (K2), brings a wealth of success and experience in all aspects of production, global distribution and marketing. Additionally, K2's distribution arm counts more than 65 large screen format films in its library for non-theatrical distribution, plus more than 25 films for digital and large format theatre distribution. K2 also operates the only comprehensive Giant Screen consumer/fan website, BigMovieZone.com. For more information, consult www.k2communications.com.
About Giant Screen Films
Since 1997, Giant Screen Films (GSF) has established itself as a pioneer in the large-format industry, producing and distributing films that push the boundaries of the medium. Through the magic of immersive sight and sound technologies, GSF's productions challenge the imaginations of children and adults, offering an inspiring perspective on the world and an unforgettable theatre experience. Meaningful educational collaborations and partnerships extend each film's impact far beyond the theatre. The company is recognized as one of the world's leading and most active large-format producers and is based in Evanston, Ill. For additional information, visit www.gsfilms.com.
Film Stills
OntarioScienceCentre.ca/Media/ImagesVideo
Social Media Links
Facebook: Facebook.com/OntarioScienceCentre
Twitter: @OntScienceCtr
Instagram: @OntarioScienceCentre
YouTube: YouTube.com/user/OntarioScienceCentre
SOURCE Ontario Science Centre
Media Contacts, Anna Relyea, Director, Strategic Communications, 416-696-3273, c: 416-668-1967, [email protected]; Jefferson Darrell, Media Relations Officer, 416-696-3154, c: 647-464-9665, [email protected]; Andrea Mus, Media Relations Officer, 416-696-3191, c: 416-895-5482, [email protected]
Guided by our mission to inspire passion for the human adventure of discovery, the Ontario Science Centre strives to be a global leader in lifelong learning, a vital link in Ontario’s education and innovation ecosystems and a convener of public dialogue about technology,...
Share this article