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It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Daniel White

It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Daniel White on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at the age of 64 due to cancer. Dan was a beloved son, brother and most importantly father to his two beautiful daughters, Sophia (fifteen) and Hailey (twelve). His girls owned his heart and were the source of his deepest joy. Son of Sheila and the recently deceased Thomas White, he was the definition of a devoted son. Dearest brother of Cynthia (Joe [...]

It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Daniel White2024-07-01T21:51:11+00:00

The Ontario Science Centre announces closure

The Ontario Science Centre announces closure On June 21, 2024, the Ministry of Infrastructure announced the closure of the Ontario Science Centre to visitors, due to the building’s deteriorating infrastructure, including the potential for roof failure due to snow load as early as this winter. Read More Here

The Ontario Science Centre announces closure2024-08-29T14:30:42+00:00

THE WATER BROTHERS SEASON 5 WINS 2024 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARD FOR BEST SCIENCE OR NATURE DOCUMENTARY SERIES

TORONTO, ON - JUNE 4, 2024 – SK Films is pleased to announce that the fifth season of its eco-adventure series, The Water Brothers, has won the Rob Stewart Award for Best Science or Nature Documentary Program or Series at the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards, which took place on May 30th and celebrates excellence on-screen in film, television and digital media categories and presented by The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television. The annual awards were presented over four days during Canadian Screen Week 2024, [...]

THE WATER BROTHERS SEASON 5 WINS 2024 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARD FOR BEST SCIENCE OR NATURE DOCUMENTARY SERIES2024-06-10T16:31:57+00:00

Tennessee Aquarium named country’s best aquarium in Newsweek readers’ choice poll

Tennessee Aquarium named country’s best aquarium in Newsweek readers’ choice poll Tennessee Aquarium named country’s best aquarium in Newsweek readers’ choice poll Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 29, 2024) – The Tennessee Aquarium’s legacy of introducing guests to the wonders of aquatic life for more than 30 years has been recognized with a top honor from one of the country’s most prestigious publications. Newsweek Magazine readers chose the Tennessee Aquarium as the nation’s best aquarium in a recent readers’ choice poll. Voters chose from a selection [...]

Tennessee Aquarium named country’s best aquarium in Newsweek readers’ choice poll2024-08-29T14:31:11+00:00

Giant Screen Cinema Association and International Planetarium Society Announce Strategic New Collaboration

Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA) and International Planetarium Society (IPS) Announce Strategic New Collaboration The Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA) and the International Planetarium Society (IPS) are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership aimed at enhancing and expanding the reach of immersive educational experiences worldwide. This collaboration unites two pioneers in experiential education and awe-inspiring entertainment, leveraging their combined expertise to develop new content and outreach strategies that will benefit audiences globally. "One hundred years ago, planetariums unveiled the first [...]

Giant Screen Cinema Association and International Planetarium Society Announce Strategic New Collaboration2024-12-06T06:09:49+00:00

‘Extremely rare’ dinosaur discovered by 3 tweens: My friends ‘don’t believe me that I found a T. rex’

‘Extremely rare’ dinosaur discovered by 3 tweens: My friends ‘don’t believe me that I found a T. rex’ Call it shovel and pail-eontology. Three North Dakota boys made the extraordinary discovery of a highly rare Tyrannosaurus rex fossil that could change what we know about dinosaurs. Now, the achievement of the young brothers Liam and Jessin Fisher and their cousin Kaiden Madsen is being immortalized in a documentary narrated by “Jurassic Park” star Sir Sam Neill, known on-screen as Dr. Alan Grant. The [...]

‘Extremely rare’ dinosaur discovered by 3 tweens: My friends ‘don’t believe me that I found a T. rex’2024-12-06T06:10:41+00:00

Zarth Bertsch

With heavy heart and true sadness, we share the passing of Zarth Bertsch Honoring the life of Zarth Bertsch It is with heavy heart and true sadness that we share with you the news of Zarth Bertsch's passing. Zarth served as the Director of Theatres with Smithsonian Enterprises for nearly 13 years. He worked alongside many of us, and his loss will be greatly felt. Zarth's career in film and theatrical exhibition was marked by his passion and dedication. He began [...]

Zarth Bertsch2024-07-15T19:08:53+00:00

BLUE WHALES: RETURN OF THE GIANTS wins Best Science Film Award and Audience Award at the 2024 Beijing International Film Festival

“BLUE WHALES: RETURN OF THE GIANTS”, produced by Oceanic Films & HHMI Tangled Bank Studios Wins Best Science Film Award & The Audience Award at 2024 Beijing International Film Festival SK Films, Oceanic Films and HHMI Tangled Bank Studios are excited to share that “BLUE WHALES: RETURN OF THE GIANTS” has taken home the Best Science Film Award and The Audience Award at the 2024 Beijing International Film Festival, which took place on April 24th. The Andy Serkis narrated-film has been [...]

BLUE WHALES: RETURN OF THE GIANTS wins Best Science Film Award and Audience Award at the 2024 Beijing International Film Festival2024-08-29T14:38:42+00:00

Chris Pine To Narrate Documentary ‘Space: The New Frontier’

Chris Pine, who famously played Captain Kirk in the Star Trek reboot, is set to narrate Space: The New Frontier, a documentary made for IMAX, Giant Screen and specialty theatres by Definition Studios Australia in association with K2 Studios. See trailer here. The doc examines how humankind has continued to push the scientific boundaries of what is possible in space, following the pioneers and visionaries from private companies as well as NASA and other international space agencies – expanding the limits of science, engineering and the human body to enrich life [...]

Chris Pine To Narrate Documentary ‘Space: The New Frontier’2024-08-29T14:42:40+00:00

Wild Salmon Film to Swim into Giant Screen Theaters in 2025

Wild Salmon Film to Swim into Giant Screen Theaters in 2025 Denver, Colorado--For the first time ever, the profound and mystical journey of wild Pacific salmon will arrive in giant screen theaters around the world starting late next year. The new film in production from a team of seasoned giant screen veterans will be set in one of the Earth’s wildest, most pristine, and threatened places – the stunning mountainous river systems of the North Pacific. The [...]

Wild Salmon Film to Swim into Giant Screen Theaters in 20252024-08-29T14:35:06+00:00