Splash Into the New 3-D Underwater Adventure Humpback Whales 3-D Opening at the California Science Center July 3, 2015

LOS ANGELES, May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Audiences will splash into a new 3-D giant-screen adventure when Humpback Whales 3-D arrives at the California Science Center on July 3, 2015. Narrated by two-time Golden Globe nominee Ewan McGregor and presented by Pacific Life, Humpback Whales 3-D is an immersive ocean adventure that invites audiences to dive head-first into the mysterious realm of these 55-foot, 50-ton aquatic mammals.

In a splashing, musical mix of stunning 3D imagery, underwater splendor and scientific exploration, the film asks the compelling question: what might life be like from a humpback's point of view.  Once feared as monsters, and very nearly hunted to extinction, today humpbacks are in the midst of a slow but remarkable recovery. Under the helm of two-time Academy Award^®-nominated director Greg MacGillivray (The Living Sea, Dolphins, Everest), MacGillivray Freeman Films brings their legendary giant-screen storytelling to one of the most enormous and vastly fascinating creatures on earth. 

"Whales are awesome animals," says director, Greg MacGillivray.  "They are critical to the ecological health and survival of the ocean, and since they are among the largest animals to ever live on earth, there is no better subject for audiences to experience life-size on the giant screen." 

"We are excited to give our guests the opportunity to learn about the lives of humpback whales," said California Science Center President, Jeffrey Rudolph. "Through this remarkable film, audiences will learn why the humpbacks sing, how they feed, and why they migrate up to 10,000 miles each year."

Adds executive producer Tennyson Oyler, Vice President of Brand Management for Pacific Life:  "Humpback whales are at the center of an environmental story that offers great promise.  With the end of commercial whaling, humpbacks are steadily recovering from near extinction.  This film transports audiences into their mysterious world for a close-up look at how truly remarkable these animals really are."

Humpback Whales 3-D marks the prolific large-format film company's first film focused exclusively on whales, following such giant-screen hits as The Living Sea, Dolphins, Coral Reef Adventure and To The Arctic. The MacGillivray Freeman Films team took it as an occasion to apply all of their cumulative cinematic experience to the telling of one of the most compelling wildlife stories of our time: how humpbacks were brought back from the brink of destruction to set off a new wave of scientific discovery and human fascination with their one-of-a-kind, gargantuan beauty. Humpback Whales 3-D is the third film to come out under MacGillivray Freeman's One World One Ocean series, following To The Arctic and Journey to the South Pacific.

The film is family friendly and has a run time of 40 minutes. For more information on the film, visit http://www.humpbackwhalesfilm.com.

About Humpback Whales
A MacGillivray Freeman film presented by Pacific Life, Humpback Whales 3-D is directed by Greg MacGillivray (The Living Sea, Dolphins, Everest) and produced by Shaun MacGillivray (To The Arctic, Grand Canyon Adventure). Filmed with 15perf / 65mm IMAX^® cameras, Humpback Whales 3-D is written by Stephen Judson (Everest, To The Arctic) with a musical score by Steve Wood (Journey to the South Pacific, To The Arctic).  A One World One Ocean production.

About MacGillivray Freeman Films
MacGillivray Freeman Films is the world's foremost independent producer and distributor of giant-screen 70mm films with 38 giant-screen films to its credit. Throughout the company's 50-year history, its films have won numerous international awards including two Academy Award^® nominations and three films inducted into the IMAX Hall of Fame. MacGillivray Freeman's films are known for their artistry and celebration of science and the natural world. It is the first documentary film company to reach the one billion dollar benchmark for worldwide box office. www.macgillivrayfreemanfilms.com,  www.oneworldoneocean.com

About Pacific Life
Offering insurance since 1868, Pacific Life provides a wide range of life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds, and offers a variety of investment products and services to individuals, businesses, and pension plans. Pacific Life counts more than half of the 100 largest U.S. companies as its clients. For additional company information, including current financial strength ratings, visit www.PacificLife.com.  Pacific Life refers to Pacific Life Insurance Company and its affiliates, including Pacific Life & Annuity Company. Client count as of June 2014 is compiled by Pacific Life using the 2014 FORTUNE 500^® list.

About the California Science Center
The California Science Center is a dynamic destination where families, adults and children can explore the wonders of science through interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, innovative programs and awe- inspiring films. Its mission is as follows: "We aspire to stimulate curiosity and inspire science learning in everyone by creating fun, memorable experiences, because we value science as an indispensable tool for understanding our world, accessibility and inclusiveness, and enriching people's lives."

The Science Center and IMAX Theater are located in historic Exposition Park just west of the Harbor (110) Freeway at 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. For recorded information, including IMAX show times, call 323.SCIENCE (323.724-3623). IMAX ticket prices range from $5.00 to $8.25. For advance ticket purchases, group rates, or to make reservations for any visiting group of 15 or more (required), call 213.744-2019. Parking is available in the guest lot at Figueroa and 39th / Exposition Park Drive at $10 per car, and $25 for commercial buses or oversize vehicles. Both the Science Center and IMAX Theater are wheelchair accessible. For further information, please visit our website at www.californiasciencecenter.org.

Proceeds from the IMAX Theater support California Science Center exhibit and education programs.

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SOURCE California Science Center Foundation

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