Post by Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe on Mar 14, 2006 2:40:44 GMT -6
Fellow Chicago Astronomers and Adler crew...
This is a reminder and confirmation on our special pre-screening group viewing of the Grand Canyon IMAX film.
Thursday - the 19th of January 2006 at Navy Pier.
We should meet up at the theater by 6:00 pm for a head count and, of course...group shot. Afterwards we can go and imbibe/dine at another location if you wish. Rajasi, (although won't be joining us due to higher education efforts), has already emailed suggestions.
It will be a good night for the crack crew of astronomers, and Arvind can point out where he was recently on vacation for us.
(Note for John N: I have secured transportation to the Pier, but if we go out afterwards, may need transport back. Thank you for your gracious offer. Extra rations for you.)
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Also...
The gods of film and media have smiled upon us...
The Chicago Astronomers have been invited to a special pre-screening of the newest big screen space movie -
"Roving Mars"
Here is a note I received this day:
Hi Joe, how are you?
It was great (and easy) to work with you for the Navy Pier IMAX Theatre launch of Magnificent Desolation back in September, so I'd love if members of the Chicago Astronomer would get involved in our new film as well: Roving Mars, opening Friday, Jan. 27. I can send you materials to distribute to members, include on the website, emailer, etc. I would also like to invite you and the members to our preview screening on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 7PM. Your members had such a strong showing last time and are our exact target audience for this film.
Here is a synopsis of the film:
“ROVING MARS” TO OPEN EXCLUSIVELY AT NAVY PIER IMAX® THEATRE
Walt Disney Pictures will open their new Large-Format film, ROVING MARS, on Friday, January 27 exclusively at the Navy Pier IMAX® Theatre in Chicago.
The mysterious Red Planet, Mars, has inspired countless science fiction dreams and nightmares. Now, for the first time, experience the reality of the Mars surface as seen through the eyes of two intrepid, death-defying explorers -- Spirit and Opportunity, the Mars Rovers -- in the spectacular new giant screen adventure ROVING MARS, exclusively in IMAX Theatres.
The phenomenal size and clarity of the IMAX screen draws the viewer into a spectacular landscape that is at once awe-inspiring and amazing. And the suspenseful drama of the Rovers’ dogged quest over the rugged terrain may even answer that persistently haunting question – Is there life on Mars?
Produced by Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Frank Marshall (“Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” “The Sixth Sense,” “Seabiscuit”), and Scott Swofford (“Shackleton’s Antarctic Adventure”), and directed by acclaimed director George Butler (“The Endurance: Shackleton’s Legendary Antarctic Expedition,” “Pumping Iron”), this film takes moviegoers on a fantastic journey unlike any that has ever been seen on the giant screen before. Multiple Oscar®-nominated composer Phillip Glass (“The Hours,” “Kundun”) adds to the excitement with his brilliant score.
ROVING MARS has been rated “G” by the MPAA. The film’s running time is 40 minutes.
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26th of January 2006 at 7:00 pm. at Navy Pier
If you are interested in viewing this quite cool IMAX film, - (I know I am!), mark your calendars and please email me quickly and let me know. I'll reserve seats for you and send out an update with details early next week. Also, as the resident Adler Rover expert, I hope that Shari Summers joins in with us!
Great to be alive and an astronomer.
See you on Thursday for the Canyon experience and Friday for AstroOvernight at the Adler.
Joseph Guzmán
The Chicago Astronomer
Administrator & Founder
www.chicagoastronomer.com
astronomer.proboards23.com
"We are all in the Gutter, but some of us are looking at the Stars"
Oscar Wilde -1854-1900
This is a reminder and confirmation on our special pre-screening group viewing of the Grand Canyon IMAX film.
Thursday - the 19th of January 2006 at Navy Pier.
We should meet up at the theater by 6:00 pm for a head count and, of course...group shot. Afterwards we can go and imbibe/dine at another location if you wish. Rajasi, (although won't be joining us due to higher education efforts), has already emailed suggestions.
It will be a good night for the crack crew of astronomers, and Arvind can point out where he was recently on vacation for us.
(Note for John N: I have secured transportation to the Pier, but if we go out afterwards, may need transport back. Thank you for your gracious offer. Extra rations for you.)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Also...
The gods of film and media have smiled upon us...
The Chicago Astronomers have been invited to a special pre-screening of the newest big screen space movie -
"Roving Mars"
Here is a note I received this day:
Hi Joe, how are you?
It was great (and easy) to work with you for the Navy Pier IMAX Theatre launch of Magnificent Desolation back in September, so I'd love if members of the Chicago Astronomer would get involved in our new film as well: Roving Mars, opening Friday, Jan. 27. I can send you materials to distribute to members, include on the website, emailer, etc. I would also like to invite you and the members to our preview screening on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 7PM. Your members had such a strong showing last time and are our exact target audience for this film.
Here is a synopsis of the film:
“ROVING MARS” TO OPEN EXCLUSIVELY AT NAVY PIER IMAX® THEATRE
Walt Disney Pictures will open their new Large-Format film, ROVING MARS, on Friday, January 27 exclusively at the Navy Pier IMAX® Theatre in Chicago.
The mysterious Red Planet, Mars, has inspired countless science fiction dreams and nightmares. Now, for the first time, experience the reality of the Mars surface as seen through the eyes of two intrepid, death-defying explorers -- Spirit and Opportunity, the Mars Rovers -- in the spectacular new giant screen adventure ROVING MARS, exclusively in IMAX Theatres.
The phenomenal size and clarity of the IMAX screen draws the viewer into a spectacular landscape that is at once awe-inspiring and amazing. And the suspenseful drama of the Rovers’ dogged quest over the rugged terrain may even answer that persistently haunting question – Is there life on Mars?
Produced by Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Frank Marshall (“Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” “The Sixth Sense,” “Seabiscuit”), and Scott Swofford (“Shackleton’s Antarctic Adventure”), and directed by acclaimed director George Butler (“The Endurance: Shackleton’s Legendary Antarctic Expedition,” “Pumping Iron”), this film takes moviegoers on a fantastic journey unlike any that has ever been seen on the giant screen before. Multiple Oscar®-nominated composer Phillip Glass (“The Hours,” “Kundun”) adds to the excitement with his brilliant score.
ROVING MARS has been rated “G” by the MPAA. The film’s running time is 40 minutes.
---------------------------------------------
26th of January 2006 at 7:00 pm. at Navy Pier
If you are interested in viewing this quite cool IMAX film, - (I know I am!), mark your calendars and please email me quickly and let me know. I'll reserve seats for you and send out an update with details early next week. Also, as the resident Adler Rover expert, I hope that Shari Summers joins in with us!
Great to be alive and an astronomer.
See you on Thursday for the Canyon experience and Friday for AstroOvernight at the Adler.
Joseph Guzmán
The Chicago Astronomer
Administrator & Founder
www.chicagoastronomer.com
astronomer.proboards23.com
"We are all in the Gutter, but some of us are looking at the Stars"
Oscar Wilde -1854-1900