For Immediate Release: April 5, 2011
BORN TO BE WILD JOURNEYS INTO IMAX®
at TELUS World of Science - Edmonton
on Friday, April 8, 2011
Latest IMAX Documentary Narrated by Morgan Freeman
Edmonton, AB - Join IMAX and Warner Bros. Pictures on a miraclous journey of second chances with Born to be Wild opens on April 8 in IMAX at TELUS World of Science - Edmonton. Follow these young orphaed 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 stratches of Kenya and Borneo and will inspire them to take action and save earth's precious creatures.
Narrated by Acadamy-Award winner Morgan Freeman, Born to be Wild 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, Born to be Wild is a heartwarming adventure transporting moviegoers into the lush rainforests of Borneo with world-renwoned 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 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 makes it possible to share that wonder with the audience in a very profound way that takes us directly into the lives and stuggles of these amazing animals."
Born to be Wild is a presentation of Warner Bros. Picutures and IMAX Filmed Entertainemnt. 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 or photography David Douglas and editor Beth Spiegel. Music is composed by Mark Mothersbaugh.
Born to be Wild will open April 8, 2011 exculsively in the Edmonton market at TELUS World of Science IMAX Theatre. The film has been rated G and has a running time of 40 minutes.
Born to be Wild has received the following seals of approval:
Truly Moving Picture Award
The Dove Foundation 
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.
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