December 2012 to March 2013
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – The IMAX 3D Experience
From Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson comes The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 3D, the first of a three part trilogy adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. IMAX Melbourne Museum will be presenting The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey in IMAX 3D, allowing the grand scale of such an epic fantasy adventure to truly unfold, immersing audiences in the wonder of Middle-earth. The trilogy is set 60 years before The Lord of the Rings trilogy and follows the journey of Bilbo Baggins who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of 13 dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. The second film, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug will be released on 26 December 2013 and the third, The Hobbit: There And Back Again on 18 July, 2014.
Release date: 26 December, 2012
Tickets: $26.50 adult, $22.50 concession, $19.00 child, $78 family (2 adults & 2 children)
The Last Reef 3D
The Last Reef 3D is a thrilling underwater journey that uses unprecedented 3D cinematography to bring the teeming world of coral reefs to life on The World’s Third Largest Screen. It explores our connection with ocean’s complex, parallel worlds, revealing a habitat more diverse and colourful than ever imagined. Stunning 3D imagery immerses viewers in these communities beneath the sea and reveals the behaviour and relationships of countless ocean denizens—from well-loved species like spotted dolphins, to reef sharks and stingrays, to lesser-known but equally fascinating reef residents, such as crocodile fish, colourful nudibranchs, and delicate flatworms. Shot on location in Palau, Bahamas, Cancun, French Polynesia and New York, The Last Reef 3D takes us from the heart of the city to the heart of the reef. As these ancient, exotic havens face the threat of extinction, this uplifting film inspires audiences with a vision of the reef’s incredible— yet fragile—power to rebuild.
Release date: 30 December, 2012
Tickets: $18.00 adult, $14.50 concession, $13.50 child, $55.00 Family (2 adults & 2 children)
Santa Vs Snowman 3D
Don’t miss out on the wacky Christmas battle between Santa and the Snowman in Santa vs. The Snowman 3D. This cheeky yet feel good IMAX movie tells the story of a lonely Snowman who at first is swept away by the magical wonders of Santa’s Village, only to ultimately wage war on Santa because he’s jealous of all the attention Santa gets during Christmas time. An epic-scale polar war develops. The hilarious battle features such holiday defence mechanisms as hot chocolate squirt guns, giant igloo Robot Walkers and a 50-foot tall toy soldier manned by Santa himself.
Release date: 15-25 December, 2012
Tickets: Adults at kids’ prices- $12.50
Flight of the Butterflies 3D
Based on a remarkable true story, this stunning IMAX 3D film immerses audiences in a triumphant journey of perseverance that spans thousands of miles and several generations — tracking real monarch butterflies to their mysterious Mexican winter haven where audiences will discover a truly spectacular sight: hundreds of millions of REAL live butterflies in one of the most amazing places on Earth! Flight of the Butterflies 3D follows the epic journey of the iconic monarch butterfly in one of the most incredible migrations on Earth, and the determined scientist, Dr. Fred Urquhart, who spent 40 years trying to discover the mysteries surrounding their journey and secret winter hideaway.
Release date: 21 March, 2013
Tickets: $18.00 adult, $14.50 concession, $13.50 child, $55.00 Family (2 adults & 2 children)
IMAX Melbourne Museum, Rathdowne Street, Carlton. Films screen daily from 10.00am. For session times visit www.imaxmelbourne.com.au or call 03 9663 5454. Discounted undercover parking available, $15 before 5pm, $5 after 5pm. For live daily film updates follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.