Born to be Wild 3D Journeys into Cobb Theatres on April 8th

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cobb Theatres, the highly respected US-based exhibitor recognized for operating first-class entertainment venues, will screen the critically acclaimed documentary Born to be Wild in IMAX 3D. The film opens Friday April 8th at these Cobb IMAX Theatres: Lakeside 18 in Lakeland, FL; Merritt Square 16 in Merritt Island, FL; and Hollywood 16 in Tuscaloosa, AL.  

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Join IMAX and Warner Bros. Pictures on a miraculous journey of second chances when Born to be Wild 3D opens on April 8th. Follow these young orphaned elephants and orangutans on the trip of a lifetime, from birth to their rebirth into the wild.  This family friendly documentary will transport moviegoers around the world to the far stretches of Kenya and Borneo and will inspire them to take action and save earth's precious creatures.  

Narrated by Academy-Award® winner Morgan Freeman, Born to be Wild 3D is an inspiring story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them — saving endangered species one life at a time. Stunningly captured in IMAX 3D, Born to be Wild 3D is a heartwarming adventure transporting moviegoers into the lush rainforests of Borneo with world-renowned primatologist Dr. Birute Mary Galdikas, and across the rugged Kenyan savannah with celebrated elephant authority Dame Daphne M. Sheldrick, as they and their teams rescue, rehabilitate and return these incredible animals back to the wild.

"Spending so much time among the orphaned elephants and orangutans in this film was a life changing experience," said Producer/Writer Drew Fellman. "And IMAX 3D makes it possible to share that wonder with the audience in a very profound way that takes us directly into the lives and struggles of these amazing animals."

"Cobb Theatres is thrilled to be offering this inspirational, family-friendly film to our valued customers," said Jeremy Welman chief operating officer, Cobb Theatres. "The IMAX 3D experience is immersive, literally putting you in the scene with these animals. We know our guests will be moved by the experience."

Born to be Wild 3D is a presentation of Warner Bros. Pictures and IMAX Filmed Entertainment. Directed by David Lickley and written and produced by Drew Fellman, the behind the scenes team includes supervising line producer Diane Roberts, associate producer Jill Ferguson, director of photography David Douglas and editor Beth Spiegel. Music is composed by Mark Mothersbaugh. Born to be Wild 3D will open April 8, 2011 exclusively in IMAX theatres.

The film has been rated G and has a run time of 40 minutes.

Born to be Wild 3D has received the following seals of approval:
Truly Moving Picture Award
The Dove Foundation

For information on tickets and showtimes, please visit www.cobbtheatres.com.

For more information as well as production notes and publicity stills, please visit: www.imax.com/borntobewild

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About Cobb Theatres

Cobb Theatres, based in Birmingham, Ala., is a progressive motion picture exhibitor operating 222 screens at 18 locations throughout the Southeastern United States. We are committed to being the leader in providing the ultimate entertainment experience, while maintaining a rich heritage of family values and integrity. Consistently surpassing our guests' expectations is a natural outgrowth of our dedication to empowering team members to deliver excellence in guest service. CineBistro, the premiere cinema and dinner-in-a-movie concept, created by Cobb Theatres is currently being developed around the country and have six locations operating in Tampa FL, Miami FL, Vail CO, Hampton VA and Richmond VA. For more information on Cobb Theatres or CineBistro, visit www.cobbtheatres.com or www.cobbcinebistro.com.

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