January to May 2013
Oz The Great And Powerful 3D
Oz The Great and Powerful imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum’s beloved wizard character, presented in stunning IMAX 3D. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot—fame and fortune are his for the taking—that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity—and even a bit of wizardry—Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful wizard but into a better man as well.
Release date: 7 March, 2013
Tickets: $26.50 adult, $22.50 concession, $19.00 child, $78 family (2 adults & 2 children)
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, 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: 28 March, 2013
Tickets: $18.00 adult, $14.50 concession, $13.50 child, $55.00 Family (2 adults & 2 children)
Oblivion
Tom Cruise stars in Oblivion, an original and groundbreaking cinematic event from the director of TRON: Legacy. On a spectacular future Earth that has evolved beyond recognition, one man’s confrontation with the past will lead him on a journey of redemption and discovery as he battles to save mankind. Jack Harper (Cruise) is one of the last few drone repairmen stationed on Earth. Part of a massive operation to extract vital resources after decades of war with a terrifying threat known as the Scavs, Jack’s mission is nearly complete. Living in and patrolling the breathtaking skies from thousands of feet above, his soaring existence is brought crashing down when he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. Her arrival triggers a chain of events that forces him to question everything he knows and puts the fate of humanity in his hands.
Release date: 11 April, 2013
Tickets: $26.50 adult, $22.50 concession, $19.00 child, $78 family (2 adults & 2 children)
Star Trek Into Darkness 3D
Directed by J.J. Abrams and written by Damon Lindelof (Prometheus), Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman (Transformers, Mission: Impossible III, Star Trek) the sequel follows another chapter of the USS Enterprise crew’s exploration into the unknown. Several key sections of the film that feature big action set pieces have been captured with IMAX cameras which have become an integral tool for visionary filmmakers to tell their amazing stories. Exclusively in IMAX, sequences shot with the extremely high-resolution IMAX cameras will expand to fill the entire screen and further immerse the audience in the vast dimension and adventure of this highly-anticipated follow-up.
Release date: 16 May, 2013
Tickets: $26.50 adult, $22.50 concession, $19.00 child, $78 family (2 adults & 2 children)
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