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IMAX is short for Image Maximum, a film format that can show images larger and with higher resolution than images displayed at most movie theaters. The Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale has a 5-story-high single screen IMAX theater featuring 300 stadium-styled seats, a 15,000-watt digital sound system and 42 speakers. The theater plays 3D movies made specifically to work with IMAX projectors. They show both educational and mainstream movies, such as Dinosaurs Alive! 3D, Happy Feet, and Beowulf. Since the film is ten times larger than normal film, Imax films fully immerse you in the scene. Originally named after the Blockbuster video rental company, AutoNation g...
IMAX is short for Image Maximum, a film format that can show images larger and with higher resolution than images displayed at most movie theaters. The Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale has a 5-story-high single screen IMAX theater featuring 300 stadium-styled seats, a 15,000-watt digital sound system and 42 speakers. The theater plays 3D movies made specifically to work with IMAX projectors. They show both educational and mainstream movies, such as Dinosaurs Alive! 3D, Happy Feet, and Beowulf. Since the film is ten times larger than normal film, Imax films fully immerse you in the scene. Originally named after the Blockbuster video rental company, AutoNation gained naming right when it donated $3 million in August 2007. The AutoNation IMAX Theater is located at 401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. Call 954-467-6637 or go to www.mods.org.
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Themed bachelorette parties
Before slipping into that white wedding dress and saying "I do," every bride-to-be deserves a proper single-lady send-off. This month marks the peak of the wedding season, which means it's also one of the most popular times for bachelorette parties....
Tags: Cinderella (fictional character), Science, Rentals, Dining and Drinking, Family
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Greater Loch Raven: All-star night planned for Pleasant Plains Elementary
Pleasant Plains Elementary School students are seeing stars as the school prepares to host a "space night" on May 31. During the event, students and their families will have the opportunity to perform hands-on experiments, visit the Baltimore County...Tags: Pleasant Plains, Parkville, Maryland Science Center, Harford Road, Baltimore County
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Maryland's appetite for 'Hunger Games' is huge
When the lights dim for "Hunger Games" at midnight Thursday, Fatimah Nelson, who bought tickets weeks ago, will be there, a bit breathless, at the edge of a plush seat at Arundel Mills.
"I've been waiting months and months and months," says the Baltimore...Tags: White Marsh, Twilight (book), Literature, Enoch Pratt Free Library, AMC (tv network)
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Staff Q&A: Which film would you like to see again in theaters?
"Titanic" is being re-released in 3-D this week. So we asked: Which older film would you love to see again on the big screen? "Raging Bull."Scorsese and De Niro at their best. De Niro blood in 3-D? Luke Broadwater, reporter, The Baltimore Sun The...
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Out-of-this-world experience at Halstead's Space Night
Students at Halstead Academy and their families are seeing stars — literally. Last month the school hosted Space Night, featuring a variety of space-related stations and activities. Highlighting the evening was a visit by astronaut Don Thomas, who...Tags: Science, Towson University, Boy Scouts of America, Awards and Prizes, Youth Organizations
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Best week ever: Baltimore events, music, movies and more
Lots of new TV, local shows for the first week of 2012.
MOVIES OPENING (Friday; subject to change)
The Devil Inside
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
NOTABLE TV
MONDAY
The Bachelor (season premiere; 8 p.m.; ABC)
Pretty Little Liars (returns from hiatus; 8...Tags: Animal Planet (tv network), NBC (tv network), Pearl Jam (music group), ABC (tv network), Syfy (tv network)
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Kamenetz announces new 16-screen movie theater as Towson Circle III centerpiece
Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz announced Friday, Jan. 27 that the centerpiece of the Towson Circle III development will be a 16-screen, 3,200-seat cinema run by Cinemark Theatres, the world's largest theater chain.
"In this down economy, to...Tags: David Marks, Companies and Corporations, Towson Commons, Towson, Cordish Cos.
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Catonsville native has escaped death twice while filming sharks
Nick Caloyianis has cheated death by shark at least twice in his career as an award-winning underwater videographer.
Somewhere in his basement are the jaws of a bull shark that almost tore off his foot in 1993. And sitting in his neatly manicured...Tags: Movies, Science, University of Maryland, College Park, Animal Attacks, Television
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'Company's' coming to a movie theater near you
Four decades ago, "Company" opened on Broadway, putting Stephen Sondheim firmly on the music theater map. The show left an indelible impression on a young person who saw the premiere in 1970.
"I was taken to the show when I was 11 years old for my...Tags: Movies, Christina Hendricks, Lonny Price, Culture, Lincoln Center
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Baltimore Grand Prix: Driver sightings, giveaways, discounts
If you're in Baltimore for the Grand Prix or you're simply a local looking for something to do, there's plenty to keep you occupied: driver appearances, concerts, attractions and more.
Racer sightings
Adobe Road Wine Dinner: With champion driver Marc...Tags: Perry Hall, Science, Concerts, Charles Street, White Marsh
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Keeping up with Seniors
Activity Pals For single seniors. Get together with others to attend events, go shopping, sightseeing, dine out and more. 301-596-6385. The Bain Center 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-313-7213. •Another Way to See It Laughter Club. Mondays,...Tags: Medicare, Dance, Physical Conditions, Wii, Sunshine Cleaning (movie)
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Howard County seniors
Activity Pals For single seniors. Get together with others to attend events, go shopping, sightseeing, dine out and more. 301-596-6385. The Bain Center 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-313-7213. •Another Way to See It Laughter Club. Mondays,...Tags: Medicare, Pilates, Dance, Physical Conditions, Wii
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