Making Magic

June marked the 20th Anniversary of Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets, and there are no signs the film’s worldwide drawing power is on the wane.  Its soaring vistas still humble. Its Bill Conti sounds still exhilarate. Its rapid rides continue to snatch the breath away. Its docudramas remain intriguing and fresh.

“It was one of the strongest experiences I have seen in my life.”
                         - R. Vyoral, Czech Republic

No other giant-screen film tops its popularity--35 million viewers to date--, its top-grossing box office success--$239 million--, or its industry standard--as the first inductee in the IMAX® Hall of Fame.   Read More...

December 16, 2002 -- 'Mysteries of Egypt' Eclipses $90-Million Mark at Box Office to Rank Among Top-Selling Large-Format Films Ever Made
July 1, 2002 -- National Geographic's 'Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West' Large Format Film Premieres in Cities Across the U.S. to Launch Bicentennial Events for Legendary Expedition
January 29, 2002 -- Jeff Bridges Signs on to Narrate National Geographic's Giant Screen Film Epic 'Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West' Premiering in April 2002
May 16, 2001 -- Large-Format Film Offers Dramatic Look at African Lions
March 22, 2001 -- National Geographic and Smithsonian Form Strategic Alliance
April 10, 2000 -- 'Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets' First Inductee to IMAX® Hall of Fame
January 3, 2000 -- National Geographic's 'Mysteries of Egypt' $50 Million Strong at Box Office