TELUS World of Science Edmonton
 
NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Edmonton WILL WELCOME

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition

Interactive Touring Exhibition to Open in Edmonton on January 29, 2011

 

Edmonton, (January 26, 2011) - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition will open January 29, 2011 at

TELUS World of Science - Edmonton in Edmonton, Alberta.  TELUS World of Science will be the first science centre in western Canada to host this exhibition. Global Experience Specialists, Inc. (GES) produced the exhibition in partnership with Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media. Based on the blockbuster film series and C.S. Lewis' beloved fictional books, the 5,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art entertainment and educational experience offers visitors the opportunity to tour scenes from the famed literary world of Narnia. Through authentic costumes, props and set dressings from the magical Narnia films, visitors will enter a three-dimensional world that combines the wonders of science with aspects of fantasy.

 

"This exhibition is a truly captivating and entertaining experience for all ages," said GES EVP and Chief Creative Officer Eddie Newquist. "From the scene displays and props seen in the Narnia films, to the scientific and educational aspects of the exhibition that stimulate the senses and the mind, guests will be transported into another world to experience Narnia like never before."

 

Once inside Narnia, visitors will view artifacts from C.S. Lewis' personal study, including the original walk-in wardrobe that started it all.  Other interactive and instructive elements include:

 

  • An area featuring King Miraz's Castle from The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian where visitors have the opportunity to build an arch while learning about the architectural structure and strategy involved in the design.

      
  • A replica of the frozen waterfall from The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, where visitors can be hands-on with the frigid structure. A nearby display describes the impact of climate change on our planet and investigates whether our planet could be frozen for 100 years like the world of Narnia.

 

  • An area highlighting the mythical creatures of Narnia, which allows visitors to create their own creatures featured in the film. Three stacks of rotating, square blocks stand in three-, four- and six-foot configurations, each level featuring different aspects of a creature. By rearranging the different levels, visitors can create well-known characters from the Narnia films or mix and match the squares to create new characters.

 

With hands-on, interactive elements and original film artifacts, guests encounter topics like geography, archeology, engineering, humanity's impact on nature and environmental changes. The Exhibition inspires visitors to learn more about the science behind The Chronicles of Narnia.

 

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition will be in Edmonton January 29 through May 1, 2011.

Tickets are on sale now and will be available for purchase throughout the run of the exhibit by calling

TELUS World of Science at 780-451-3344.

 

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader was released in December and can currently be seen in theaters.

 

 

About TELUS World of Science - Edmonton

TELUS World of Science - Edmonton is a world-class, broad-based science centre inspiring and motivating people to learn about and contribute to science and technology. TELUS World of Science - Edmonton is a leader in providing high quality, interactive programs and exhibits creating an avenue for both learning and entertainment, which spark the imagination of people of all ages. The Edmonton Space & Science Foundation is a non-profit organization that operates TELUS World of Science - Edmonton. 

 

About GES

Las Vegas-based Global Experience Specialists, Inc. (GES), a Viad Corp (NYSE: VVI) company, is a leading provider of exhibition, event and retail marketing services. As a result of its consolidation with Exhibitgroup/Giltspur and Becker Group, GES provides an even wider range of services, including turn-key official show services, cutting-edge creative and design, marketing and measurement services - all with an unrivaled global reach. GES partners with leading shows and brands, including the International CES, Spring Fair Birmingham, International Woodworking Fair, CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE, Bell Helicopter, Genzyme, L'Oreal, Warner Bros., and Simon Property Group. For more information, visit www.ges.com.

 

About Walden Media
 
Walden Media specializes in entertainment for the whole family. Past award-winning films include: "The Chronicles of Narnia" series, "Journey to the Center of the Earth," "Nim's Island," "Charlotte's Web" and the Sundance Audience Prize Winning documentary "Waiting for 'Superman.'" Upcoming films include the family adventure "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island."

 

About The Walt Disney Studios

For more than 85 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) was built. Today, the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under four banners: Walt Disney Pictures, which includes Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios; Disneynature; Marvel; and Touchstone Pictures, which includes the distribution of live-action films from DreamWorks Studios. Through the Home Entertainment and Television divisions, innovative distribution methods provide access to creative content across multiple platforms. Original music and motion picture soundtracks are produced under Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records, while Disney Theatrical Group produces and licenses live events, including Broadway theatrical productions, Disney on Ice and Disney LIVE!.  For more information, visit www.waltdisneystudios.com.

 

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Contacts:                                              

 

Donalda DaSilva Pelton                                                                                      
Advertising & Promotions Manager

TELUS World of Science - Edmonton

(780) 452-9100                                                                                        

donaldap@telusworldofscienceedmonton.com

 

Jesse Phillips

Global Experience Specialists, Inc. (GES)

(818) 638-5944

jphillips@ges.com

 

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