For release July 10, 2007: 

 

CONTACT:

Nicole Wahlberg, Director of Marketing & PR, Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum

(503) 434-4006 or nicole.wahlberg@sprucegoose.org

 

TAP INTO the Evergreen IMAX Theater

Happy Feet: The IMAX Experience Opens July 13

The comedy adventure comes to the giant IMAX screen in McMinnville, Ore. at the home of the famous ÒSpruce GooseÓ.

            MCMINNVILLE, Ore.-Tues., July 10, 2007 - Moviegoers will want to tap their way to Evergreen IMAX Theater when Happy Feet opens on July 13.  The film has been digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience and will show daily at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. through Aug. 9.

 

This comedy adventure is the 12th IMAX DMR film release from Warner Bros. Pictures. Moviegoers will become fully immersed in the IMAX presentation with the music of Prince, The Beach Boys and other top artists filling the theater through state-of-the-art digital surround sound. The IMAX Experience, featuring the large 15/70 film frame, combined with IMAX projection technology and remarkable sound system, provides a unique and extraordinary moviegoing experience.

 

ÒWe've gone to extreme lengths to make this movie as spectacular as possible and be true to the majestic landscapes of Antarctica and the penguins which inhabit them,Ó says director George Miller ÒThere is no better place to experience the extraordinary world we have recreated than on the massive IMAX screen with its awesome picture and sound quality. We aim to immerse the audience totally.Ó

 

Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, a Kennedy Miller production, in association with Animal Logic Film.  A George Miller film, Happy Feet features the voices of Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Brittany Murphy, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Hugo Weaving and Anthony LaPaglia. The film is directed by George Miller, who also co-wrote the screenplay with John Collee, Judy Morris and Warren Coleman.  The film is produced by Doug Mitchell, George Miller and Bill Miller, with Zareh Nalbandian, Graham Burke, Dana Goldberg, and Bruce Berman executive producing.  The music is composed by John Powell.

 

Happy Feet is set in the great nation of Emperor Penguins. Deep in Antarctica, youÕre nobody unless you can sing—which is unfortunate for Mumble (ELIJAH WOOD), who is the worst singer in the world.  He is born dancing to his own tuneÉtap dancing.  MumbleÕs mom, Norma Jean (NICOLE KIDMAN), thinks this little habit is cute, but his dad, Memphis (HUGH JACKMAN), says it Òjust ainÕt penguin.Ó  Besides, they both know that, without a Heartsong, Mumble may never find true love.  Leaving home, Mumble meets the Adelie Amigos, led by Ramon (ROBIN WILLIAMS).  The Adelies invite Mumble to party with them in Adelie Land, where Mumble seeks the counsel of Lovelace the Guru (also voiced by ROBIN WILLIAMS), a crazy-feathered Rockhopper penguin who will answer any of lifeÕs questions for the price of a pebble.  Together with Lovelace and the Amigos, Mumble sets out across vast landscapes and, after some epic encounters, proves that by being true to yourself, you can make all the difference in the world.

 

Happy Feet has been rated ÒPGÓ for Òsome mild peril and rude humor.Ó  More information about the film can be found on www.happyfeetmovie.com.

 

Evergreen IMAX Theater is located next to the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum at 500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way, off Highway 18 in McMinnville. For information on tickets and show times, please call 503-434-4180 or visit the website at www.sprucegoose.org.

 

The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is best known as the home of the worldÕs largest wooden airplane, the ÒSpruce GooseÓ, SR-71 ÒBlackbirdÓ and Grumman F6F-3 ÒHellcatÓ.  In addition, there are more than 80 historic aircraft and exhibits on display, along with artwork, traveling displays, the Spruce Goose CafŽ, the Rotors, Wings & Things store and the Evergreen IMAX Theater.  The Evergreen Aviation MuseumÕs hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily except when it is closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New YearÕs Day and Easter. The theaterÕs hours are 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.   The facilities are located at 500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way, across the highway from the McMinnville Airport and about three miles southeast of McMinnville, Ore., on Highway 18. Regular visitor admission is required. Call (503) 434-4180 for more information, and visit www.sprucegoose.org.

About IMAX Corporation

Founded in 1967, IMAX Corporation is one of the world's leading entertainment technology companies and the newest distribution window for Hollywood films. IMAX delivers the world's best cinematic presentations using proprietary IMAX, IMAX 3D, and IMAX DMR technology. IMAX DMR (Digital Re-mastering) makes it possible for virtually any 35mm film to be transformed into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience. The IMAX brand is recognized throughout the world for extraordinary and immersive entertainment experiences. As of June 30, 2006, there were 274 IMAX theatres operating in 38 countries.

 

IMAX¨, IMAX¨ 3D, IMAX DMR¨, IMAX MPX¨, and The IMAX Experience¨ are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information on the Company can be found at www.imax.com.

 

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