THEATRICAL

Film
Release Year
Runtime(s)
Synopsis
The Moon
2012
19

Enrich discussion, live teaching, and interaction in the planetarium experiences you provide your audiences!  The Moon modular planetarium program incorporates live interactive planetarium teaching with a planetarium program that has been designed in a modular nature.  This program has been produced to be used with modern fulldome technology for classic planetariums with a single flat screen projector/DVD set-up.  It targets grades K through 2 and focuses on observations of the moon.  The program comes with live interaction lessons that could be used in between the pre-recorded modules of the program or as stand-alone lessons.  Further, additional related hands-on activities can be demonstrated and discussed to round out a complete learning experience on lunar observation by early elementary students.

The Physics of Surfing
2010
24

Unlike other surfing documentaries, The Physics of Surfing is a 24-minute educational film that uncovers the physical science of ocean waves and the art of surfing.  In this captivating presentation, the filmmakers explore how energy moves through water, building and combining its force, traveling thousands of miles over the course of weeks until the ocean floor underneath disrupts the wave’s formation and causes it to pitch up and collapse.  The film also investigates the science behind various surfing styles and how surfers instinctively address such notions of gravity and buoyancy while using the energy of motion to ride waves.

The Reef
2012
13

An enchanting underwater adventure: Guppy Fish Pi is peacefully living with his friends in an exotic coral reef.  When Troy, a vicious shark sets out to destroy the reef, all animals need to work together to protect their beautiful environment.  The Reef is a funny 3D/4D attraction film for theme parks and aquariums, aimed at children and families.

The Search for Life: Are We Alone?
24

The Search for Life launches visitors on an awe-inspiring trip through space and time—from the depths of Earth’s oceans to the outer reaches of the cosmos —- to explore the links between life on Earth and the potential for life on other planets.  Narrated by Academy Award–nominated actor Harrison Ford, this thought-provoking Space Show will reveal countless worlds that may harbor life.

The Searcher
2012
27

Encounter The Searcher, a visitor from another galaxy, and join him on an adventure through time and space as he searches for his lost civilization.  This science fiction adventure is based on real science and features stunning data visualizations of the formation of our Universe, the collision of two galaxies, a spectacular supernova explosion, and a supermassive black hole.  Produced by the Adler Planetarium, The Searcher was written by author and screenwriter, Nick Sagan (son of the famous astronomer Carl Sagan) and features the voice of Tony Award-winning actor, Billy Crudup.

The Secrets of Gravity: In the Footsteps of Albert Einstein
2016
45, 28

The young magician’s apprentice LIMBRADUR is far more interested in the universe and its secrets than in studying for magic school.

When he sneaks into the Albert Einstein Museum, he meets ALBY, a small, clever but rather quirky robot who knows all about Albert Einstein and his discoveries about gravity.

ALBY takes LIMBRADUR on a magical journey through time and space where they also learn about friendship and the power of imagination.

The Ultimate Wave Tahiti
2010
45, 24, 14

Featuring eleven-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater, The Ultimate Wave Tahiti follows a quest to find the perfect wave-riding experience.  The film’s action focuses on Tahiti and the volcanic islands of French Polynesia, home to some of the world’s most challenging surfing and to astounding coral reef ecosystems at the turbulent interface between island and ocean.  The islands are also a homeland of traditional Polynesian seafaring culture and the art of surfing.

With their host, Tahitian surfer Raimana Van Bastolear, Kelly Slater and a group of friends seek out the best waves breaking on the reef at Tahiti’s famed surf site Teahupoo.  Kelly and Raimana share a passion for the waves, but different ideas about what surfing means to them: is it a modern competitive sport or an ancient Polynesian wave-riding art?  As the surf quest unfolds, the film explores the hidden forces at work shaping the waves and the islands that lie in their path.  The great waves arrive and surfing play becomes surfing survival as the riders tackle some of the biggest, heaviest surf on the planet.

The Wall
67
The Weather
2013
15

AVI’s newest interactive modular planetarium program covering the national science standards for weather – grades K-2.

Module One: Using the Senses to Observe Weather and Identifying Cloud Types – Module one will help connect children to the weather around them by encouraging them to use their senses to observe weather.  It will also introduce children to the basic cloud types and how they are associated with specific weather conditions.  The idea of weather forecasting will be presented in this module as well.

Module Two: Describing and Measuring the Weather – This module will introduce children to the basic weather terms that are used to describe weather conditions.  It will also help children identify the appropriate instruments that are used for studying and measuring weather.

Module Three: Identifying the Basic Features of the Water Cycle – The final module will present the major steps of the water cycle.  To help with this concept, children will follow a drop of water through the entire water cycle.

The Witch
10

The witch wants to use magic to create her prince.  But it is never as easy as it looks like.  On her way to create the perfect man, she has an exciting journey to survive and the final creation is not what she’d expected.

The Zula Patrol: Down to Earth
2010
24

While on a routine fossil-hunting expedition, The Zula Patrol turns up evidence that the villainous Deliria Delight has been traveling back in time to Earth’s prehistoric past to illegally dump her company’s toxic trash.  The Zula Patrollers must find and catch her.  In the process, our heroes learn all about the formation and development of Earth, and the life forms who call it home.

The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather
2007
23

The stalwart heroes of The Zula Patrol are on an expedition collecting samples of weather for scientist Multo’s research.  When the Zula gang inadvertently hurts their loyal pet Gorga’s feelings, he decides to leave Zula and find another planet to live on.

Villain Dark Truder then tricks Gorga into helping with his latest nefarious scheme to rule the universe.  The Zula Patrollers find out and go after him — in the process learning all about weather, both terrestrial and interplanetary.

Based on the hit TV series, The Zula Patrol, now reaching 200 million households worldwide.

Theme Planet
11

Something’s going on inside the giant theme park world … The huge structure where Pig and his friend Elephant are living in is full of adventures.  On the travel to the planets core they discover a lot of freaky creatures and strange places — to finally meet the “Mad Constructor” and his humble assistant Igor, revealing his ambitioned (and quite bizarre) universe domination plans.

Tilt
2011
25

When the seasons go crazy it’s up to Annie and Max to set things right.  But fixing this will take something extraordinary, and a little help.

Come on a whirlwind adventure as the siblings learn just how the seasons and work, and discover that sometimes, all we need is a new angle on the world.

Tiny Giants
2014
40, 20

Come on an extraordinary adventure into magical worlds beneath our feet that most of us never see – one where life is lived at an extraordinary intensive pace, where everything we know seems turned on its head.  Experience the hidden kingdoms of the Enchanted Forest and the unforgiving desert of the Wild West.

From BBC Earth, this is the story of a day in the life of two little heroes: a scorpion mouse and a chipmunk.  For each of them this will be a day they never forget.  It’s a story of drama, danger and courage, of insight and revelation, a journey to discover and understand a new and fascinating natural history.

Using the incredibly immersive power of specialist 3D cameras, audiences will be transported in a very intimate way into another world.  Visual effects will enhance the audience’s perception of scale as multi-layered backgrounds exaggerate the sense of miniaturization.  Viewers will never see our planet the same way again.

Titanic Phantoms
2013
9, 5

Carlos and Rick embark on a mission to discover the source of mysterious signals coming from the wreck of the Titanic.  They are attacked by a huge shark and Rick is killed.  Sentaro wants to abort the mission, but Carlos stubbornly refuses.  Stalked by the shark, he tracks the signals into the wreck where he encounters eerie phantoms and ghostly phenomena.  Electronic clues lead him to the remains of a sea serpent.  Realizing he’s getting close to the source of the signals, Carlos presses on.  Suddenly, the phantom figure of Rick’s corpse appears, then vanishes.  Moments later a monstrous ancient shark attacks!  Carlos barely escapes death, and is rescued by Sentaro.

Titans of the Ice Age
2013
38, 24

Titans of the Ice Age transports viewers to the beautiful and otherwordly frozen landscapes of North America, Europe, and Asia ten thousand years before modern civilization.  Peer through the giant 3D canvas to an ancient world of ice, the dawn of our species, a time when humans shared the tundra with majestic woolly beasts.

To Space & Back
25

To Space & Back takes audiences on an incredible journey from the far reaches of our known universe to our own planet.  It is an extraordinary story of human ingenuity and incredible engineering, describing how the technology that transports us through space is paving the way for the devices and apps we use every day.  What is happening above is coming back down to Earth!

Tornado Alley
2011
43, 23

Join Storm Chasers star Sean Casey and the researchers of VORTEX 2, the most ambitious effort ever made to understand the origins and evolution of tornadoes on this heart-pounding science adventure.  Armed with a 70mm camera, a fleet of customized vehicles designed to withstand gale force winds, torrential rains and unrelenting hail, and an arsenal of the most advanced weather measurement instruments ever created, the stars of Tornado Alley take audiences on a thrilling quest to experience a tornado’s destructive power at point blank range. Experience the adrenaline and the science of nature’s most dramatic phenomena!

Toy Racer
2014
9

Meet Turbo Teddy, the world’s best toy car racer!  He challenges you for an upcoming race in a brand new car.  You think winning this race is child’s play?  Then you better get well prepared for this weird adventure: Kids in this playroom look like GIANTS, and they will be playing with YOU!  This 3D/4D film is aimed at a family audience in theme parks and science centers.

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