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Experience the Deep

2009-11-24T14:33:16-05:00

This relaxation video combines underwater footage of some of the world's most fascinating marine life with soothing music for a blend of colors and sounds that will leave viewers both calmed and fascinated. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Antarctica An Adventure of a Different Nature Remastered

2009-11-23T10:06:51-05:00

Though the Antarctic region holds a ready fascination, only rich or seasoned adventurers have actually had the chance to gaze upon the ice floes, packs of penguins, and other wonders at the bottom of the world. Now, however, Slingshot Entertainment offers this virtual tour, a home-video version of the monster IMAX feature Antarctica: An Adventure of a Different Nature. Following the brazen footsteps of British explorer Robert Scott, the 38-minute film travels the continent with narration by Alex Scott and a musical score penned by Nigel Westlake. The DVD version is Internet-ready and equipped with menu options for easy selection of favorite parts. ~ Ed Atkinson, All Movie Guide

Sacred Planet

2009-11-22T23:26:24-05:00

Directed by Jon Long, this 45-minute IMAX production travels across the globe not only in an attempt to instill a proper sense of awe, but also to encourage the preservation of the environment as a whole. Among the locations highlighted are the mountains of Vancouver, New Zealand's white sand beaches, the deserts of Namibia, the canyons of Arizona and Utah, and the Alaskan wilderness. In addition to the landscapes, animals and people indigenous to the areas are highlighted in an effort to showcase the ecological and biological diversity of the planet. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide

National Geographic Masters of the Arctic Ice

2009-11-22T17:16:42-05:00

The shifting global climate that continues to melt the polar ice caps represents one of the greatest potential ecological crises - not only for humans, but for the many species of fauna that inhabit the ice-laden Arctic regions and depend on the wintry climate (and ice per se) for survival. The documentary program National Geographic: Masters of the Arctic Ice travels to the polar spheres for an unflinching look at how these temperature shifts are drastically affecting animals by weakening their survival skills - with direst consequences for such creatures as narwhals, polar bears and ringed seals. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide

Seasons

2009-11-18T23:39:12-05:00

Search for the Great Sharks

2009-11-17T11:09:54-05:00

Steven Spielberg captured our imaginations and awoke in us a primal fear of the deep ocean when he made Jaws. Since then we have been relentless in our pursuit to understand the terror of the deep -- sharks. Search for the Great Sharks plays on this fascination and fear by scouring the oceans for the worlds largest sharks. Director Mal Wolfe has compiled 51 minutes of some of the most intense footage of sharks every filmed. Originally an IMAX feature, Search for the Greatest Sharks is filmed with the intent to make the viewer feel as if they were the diver pursuing the blue whale and great white sharks that are encountered. With detailed narration by Joseph Campanella, this film is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat as the giant teeth of these testy predators chomp down on their prey. The DVD version of this Slingshot Entertainment release is equipped with Internet links and many other menu options that will enhance the experience. ~ Ed Atkinson, All Movie Guide

Mountain Gorilla

2009-11-15T14:42:38-05:00

This 1992 National Geographic presentation introduces the African mountain gorilla in a large-format IMAX picture. This documentary was filmed on-location in Rwanda to present the day-to-day life of these gorillas in their natural surroundings. Narrated by Rebecca Jenkins. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

Nature Baby

2009-11-13T15:51:21-05:00

Help babies explore their world with Nature Baby, an interactive program that stimulates children in their first 12 months in another installment in Fisher Price's Baby Development Collection. With the help of lovable puppet characters Taa, Dee and Ed, toddlers will be exposed to images and sounds that open up their experiences with nature and other cultures. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide

Baby Genius Underwater Adventures

2009-11-07T10:30:36-05:00

Infants and toddlers join in a musical journey through an underwater world in Warner Home Video's Baby Genius: Underwater Adventures. This addition to the award-winning Baby Genius series includes footage from the famous Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California, as well as live-action animation in both 2-D and 3-D. Underwater Adventures captures the lives of sea lions, dolphins, Caribbean reefs, manta rays, and many more aquatic creatures, as well as images of babies enjoying the sea. Like its predecessors, this series aims to encourage child development by its use of music and stimulating imagery. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide

National Geographic 30 Years of National Geographic Specials

2009-10-30T23:33:46-05:00

The phrase National Geographic is synonymous with colorful exposes of faraway cultures and the environments in which they survive. This 30-year special is the ultimate highlight reel that documents some of the best adventures and the accompanying spectacular backdrop that film has ever captured. Narrated by actor Richard Kiley, this video accurately dictates the wonders of this universe, from the bottom of the ocean with undersea explorer extraordinaire Jacques Cousteau to the famous first American expedition to the top of the world, Mount Everest. With clips spanning 114 programs and a multitude of countries, this educational experience is a tribute to the natural order. ~ C. Dwayne Smith, All Movie Guide

National Geographic 30 Years of National Geographic Specials

2009-10-15T15:01:19-05:00

Baby Genius Underwater Adventures DVDCD

2009-10-05T20:16:34-05:00

Anatomy of a Shark Bite

2009-09-30T20:49:02-05:00

While plenty of scientists have done research on the phenomenon of shark attacks, Dr. Erich Ritter has an unusual degree of experience in the subject. In 2002, while working with the Discovery Channel on a documentary on shark behavior, Ritter was given a severe bite on the leg by a bull shark weighing 350 pounds. The attack was caught on film (one of the very few times this has happened), and Ritter survived to tell about it in Anatomy of a Shark Bite, which examines not just the attack on the scientist, but the nature of sharks, how and why they approach their victims, and what he and his colleagues learned from the incident. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Nature Baby

2009-09-19T21:32:43-05:00

Cute Cuddly Critters Ruthie the Bear

2009-09-06T23:30:20-05:00

A baby bear dubbed Ruthie is the focus of this release from Woodhaven. Temporarily separated from her mother during an attack by another bear, Ruthie encounters a variety of other animals in the forest where she lives before being reunited with her family. ~ Amanda Van Keuren, All Movie Guide