This captivating film allows viewers to experience one of the most incredible natural phenomena on earth the migration of hundreds of millions of monarch butterflies. A single monarch butterfly rests on milkweed, a plant it needs to survive. Using, among other technologies, a specialized 3d snorkel camera designed by peter parks for closeup photography, the feature film features spectacular real footage of the brilliant. Follow the monarchs perilous journey and join hundreds of millions of real butterflies in the remote mountain. In the movie actress stephanie sigman recreates that scene. Its about the remarkable monarch butterfly migration, the most incredible migration on earth, and the determined scientist who spent 40 years trying to discover exactly where the butterflies mysteriously disappeared when they flew south for winter.
Oct 19, 2012 the latest imax nature film focuses on the monarch s canadatomexico migration. As is not so uncommon after watching these imax releases, i walked away with a new perspective on its subject matter. Sep 28, 2012 a new 3d movie tells the moving tale of how one scientist uncovered the secret migration habits of monarch butterflies, an astounding journey that takes the insects from mexico to canada. Marbles imax is closed to visitors at this time in an abundance of caution and in accordance with the governors most recent executive order. Not quite the eye candy some will expect, mike slees flight of.
The iconic monarch butterfly is a true marvel of nature. Flight of the butterflies executive producer jonathan barker will hold a qanda session after the 12. The technology of imax immerses you in the astounding migration. Flight of the butterflies is a 2012 canadian documentary film directed and cowritten by mike slee for 3d imax, starring megan follows, gordon pinsent, and shaun benson. Follow the monarchs perilous journey and join hundreds of millions of real butterflies in the remote mountain peaks of mexico, with breathtaking cinematography from an. Butterflies take flight in new 3d imax film after two years of filming, the migration of the monarch is caught in the breathtaking 3d. Epix imax 3d camera used to film flight of the butterflies.
With gordon pinsent, patricia phillips, shaun benson, stephen bogaert. Born in toronto, fred urquharts love of butterflies began as a boy. Its about the astounding monarch butterfly migration, the longest known insect migration on earth, and the determined scientist who spent 40 years trying to discover exactly where the butterflies mysteriously went when they flew south for winter. A film of hundreds of millions of monarchs in their remote overwintering sanctuaries and along their migratory routes from canada and across the u. Kim ode youll leave better informed about monarchs and environmental concerns, but also a little awed by the twists and turns and darn good luck behind a.
Flight of the butterflies in 3d is an interconnected scientific adventure story that spans not only thousands of miles, but generations. Oct 05, 2012 the imax movie, flight of the butterflies, was released last week, and chronicles the discovery of the monarch butterfly roosting spot. A single monarch rests on milkweed, a plant it needs to survive. Its wings feature an easily recognizable black, orange. Oct 19, 2012 flight of the butterflies in 3d is a documentary about the monarch butterfly and fred urquhart, the zoologist who led a 38 year effort to track the epic migration of the butterflies across north america. Flight of the butterflies in 3d home flight of the butterfliesflight of. Weighing less than a penny, it makes one of the longest migrations on earth across a continent, with pinpoint navigational accuracy, to a secluded place it has never been. Thanks to the movie the butterfly sanctuary was declared a world. The imax movie, flight of the butterflies, was released last week, and chronicles the discovery of the monarch butterfly roosting spot. Imax film, flight of the butterflies may be best chance to. Kim ode youll leave better informed about monarchs and environmental concerns, but also a little awed by the twists and turns and darn good luck behind a lot of scientific advancements. Flight of the butterflies 3d imax movie trailer in 1975, canadian zoologist fred urquhart, assisted by legions of volunteer citizen scientists, uncovered the mystery of the monarch butterfly migration, ultimately discovering their overwintering site in the 10,000foot high mountains in mexico.
Flight of the butterflies nearby showtimes, tickets imax. Flight of the butterflies is a 2012 canadian documentary film directed and co written by mike slee for 3d imax, starring megan follows, gordon pinsent, and shaun benson. Directed by mike slee, the film was shot in imax 3d and combines stunning documentary footage of the butterflies with recreated scenes of urquharts life and research work. The natural wonder of these mysterious creatures is explored. Experience the most incredible migration on earth and one mans search to unravel its mysteries coming soon to a giant screen theatre near you. Fred urquharts nearly 40yearlong scientific investigation into the monarch butterfly danaus plexippus, tracking the details of what is considered one of the longest known insect migrations the flight of the. Flight of the butterflies in 3d is a documentary about the monarch butterfly and fred urquhart, the zoologist who led a 38 year effort to track the epic migration of the butterflies across north america. We apologize for any inconvenience and assure you this decision was a difficult one.
Imax flight of the butterflies bluray mama likes this. Fred urquhart almost 40 years to discover the monarch butterflies secret hideaway and prove the most incredible migration on earth. It exclusively lays its eggs on milkweed, the caterpillars immediately eat its leaves to fatten up quickly and adults drink its nectar, along with nectar of other plants. Flight of the butterflies is a canadian documentary film directed and cowritten by mike slee for imax, starring megan follows, gordon pinsent, and shaun benson. Flight of the butterflies movie in 3d a holiday treat for. Imax film on monarch butterfly migration may be as good as it gets.
A new 3d movie tells the moving tale of how one scientist uncovered the secret migration habits of monarch butterflies, an astounding journey that takes the insects from mexico to canada. The imax movie, flight of the butterflies, chronicles the discovery of the monarch butterfly roosting spot. Industrialized farming and herbicides threaten the monarch butterflies milkweed habitat. Flight of the butterflies, imax 3d documentary on the monarch. Fred urquharts nearly 40yearlong scientific investigation into the monarch butterfly danaus plexippus, tracking the details of what is considered one of the longest known insect migrations. A new 3d imax film, flight of the butterflies, may provide the best chance this butterfly season to capture the magic of the monarch butterfly migration, as many monarch butterfly followers are bracing for what may be the worst on year on record for monarch numbers. A film of hundreds of millions of monarchs in their remote overwintering. Colin covert impressive to view in imax 3d, its a true story that will inspire viewers to plant a milkweed garden. Fred was fascinated by the world of insects, including butterflies, and spent endless hours observing them. Butterflies take flight in new 3d imax film after two years of filming, the migration of the monarch is caught in the breathtaking 3d film, flight of the butterflies, now at smithsonian. Fred urquharts nearly 40yearlong scientific investigation into the monarch butterfly danaus. Fred urquhart almost 40 years to discover the monarch. Join hundreds of millions of real butterflies on an amazing journey to a remote and secret hideaway, and one scientists 40year search to unravel the mystery where do they go each fall.
Nov 12, 2018 as is not so uncommon after watching these imax releases, i walked away with a new perspective on its subject matter. Monarch butterflies are the most beautiful of all butterflies, some say, and are considered the king of the butterflies, hence the name monarch. Flight of the butterflies is a 44minute imax nature documentary from 4 years ago written and directed by mike slee. At its core, flight of the butterflies is a lepidopterists mystery story, which slee and coscripter wendy mackeigan weave into a compelling depiction of the monarch butterflys unusual life cycle and amazing migratory habits. Other common names depending on region include milkweed, common tiger, wanderer, and black veined brown. Flight of the butterflies, imax 3d documentary on the.
The making of flight of the butterflies in 3d on imax. Following the yearlong annual migration cycle of the butterflies, the awardwinning production team filmed hundreds of millions of. Sk films has released flight of the butterflies in 3d, an imaxgiant screen film that details the true story of the scientist who spent 40 years researching the incredible epic migration of the monarch butterfly. Flight of the butterflies 3d maryland science center. Following the monarch butterfly in its extraordinary threegenerational, oneyear journey from north to south and back again, the filmmakers have captured the essence of one of natures most profound miracles. October 1st, 2012 not yet rated 44 min plot summary.
Butterflies astounding tale revealed in new 3d movie live. Through the use of excellent storytelling and immersion through amazing sight and sound provided by my home theater, i actually walked away with a greater appreciation of the monarch butterfly. A scientist studies the incredible journey of the monarch butterfly for forty years. Flight of the butterflies is all at once a natural history epic, compelling detective story, and scientific adventure at its best. Fred urquhart almost 40 years to discover the monarch butterflies secret.
Flight of the butterflies imax movie imax victoria. Flight of the butterflies fleet science center san diego, ca. Well, actually it is half documentary, half acting as the cast includes gordon pinsent and a couple other actors playing characters that were linked to the scientific research of the monarch butterfly. Flight of the butterflies 3d imax slideshow, trailer, and. The latest imax nature film focuses on the monarchs canadatomexico migration. Great story that follows the migration of the monarch butterfly. Scientist fred urquhart gordon pinsent studies migration of the monarch butterfly for 40 years.
Aug 19, 20 the technology of imax immerses you in the astounding migration experience as two generations of the butterflies migrate north and then a super generation miraculously finds its way from canada. Flight of the butterflies is more than a mere movie about insects. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Flight of the butterflies is an interconnected scientific adventure story that spans not only thousands of miles, but generations. The four generations are actually four different butterflies going through these four stages during one year until it is time to start over again with stage one and generation one. In the meantime, sk films, a toronto production company, has done the world a great favor by making flight of the butterflies, a 3d movie for imax theaters that opens in limited release saturday. Flight of the butterflies is actually two stories, intertwined. Flight of the butterflies is a new imax film at the american museum of natural history, which follows fred urqharts 40yearsearch for the monarch sanctuary. Flight of the butterflies fleet science center san. The 3d film chronicles the natural history saga, which includes the tenacious dr. Not quite the eye candy some will expect, mike slees flight of the butterflies looks not at the entire rainbow of. Butterflies astounding tale revealed in new 3d movie. Watch flight of the butterflies 20 full movie free online. See more ideas about movies, documentaries and 3d film.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing flight of the butterflies near you. There are lots of very cool things to learn about the monarch butterfly and well try to get through most of them here. Flight of the butterflies official trailer imax 3d youtube. Nov 02, 2018 experiencing the tens of millions of monarch butterflies that winter in the state of michoacan, mexico, is on many an ecotourists bucket listthe new imax film flight of the butterflies brings the monarchs to us. Parents need to know that flight of the butterflies is a 44minute movie made for imax screens now available on dvd. The monarch butterfly or simply monarch danaus plexippus is a milkweed butterfly subfamily danainae in the family nymphalidae. The four stages of the monarch butterfly life cycle are the egg, the larvae caterpillar, the pupa chrysalis, and the adult butterfly.
It may be the most familiar north american butterfly, and is considered an iconic pollinator species. After watching the butterflies come to life in 4k vibrancy, we cant wait to compare with the 3d version. Ive seen a fair amount of 3d movies and this was one of the best as far as pulling the viewer in with a great feeling of depth. Butterflies take flight in new 3d imax film at the. Nov 09, 20 a single monarch butterfly rests on milkweed, a plant it needs to survive.
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