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T O P I C R E V I E WBenPer a post over on the UnmannedSpaceflight.com forums, Roving Mars looks to finally be released on DVD this July. It was supposed to have been out last summer or Fall but never was. Amazon now has a DVD cover up, which it did not a couple of weeks ago.Amazon.com: Roving Mars on DVDNY Times Movie Guide: Roving Mars-------------------BenLaunchPhotography.comPhiliphttp://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review.php?ID=28829 Robert PearlmanHere's the studio release, via HobbySpace.com: quote:Roving MarsThe Visually Stunning IMAX Documentary Lands on DVD and Blu-ray Disc July 31st including the "Mars and Beyond" Bonus FeatureExperience Mars like never before when the visually stunning IMAX documentary, Roving Mars, sets down on DVD and Blu-ray Disc July 31st from Walt Disney Home Entertainment. Perfect for science and space enthusiasts, plus anyone looking for an entirely unique experience, Roving Mars is accompanied by bonus features on a galactic scale, including "Mars and Beyond". Originally presented on IMAX screens in 2006, Roving Mars received excellent reviews for its captivating account of the 2003 Mars Rover mission in which two robots—named Spirit and Opportunity—were sent to explore the red planet. The documentary begins with the development of the machines by a team of dedicated scientists and chronicles the project through to the stunning images of Mars sent back from the unmanned explorers. Stellar DVD and Blu-ray Disc bonus features include "Mars and Beyond". Hosted by Walt Disney, this 1957 television special is a look into the scientific knowledge about space from that era. Also included is "Mars: Past, Present & Future", a new feature developed for this release which includes personal reflections on Mars from the filmmakers, JPL Rover team members and students from the "Imagine Mars" program.Roving Mars won the 2007 Visual Effects Society Award for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Special Venue Project and is directed by award winning veteran documentarian George Butler, who is also responsible for 1977’s "Pumping Iron" and "The Endurance" (2000).DVD and Blu-ray Disc Bonus Features "Mars and Beyond"Walt Disney hosts this 1957 television special about planetary exploration and scientificknowledge"Mars: Past, Present & Future"Personal reflections on Mars from the filmmakers, JPL Rover team members and studentsfrom the "Imagine Mars" program. Roving Mars DVD and Blu-ray Disc is priced at $29.99 US and $37.99 CAN. Street Date: July 31, 2007Suggested retail price: $29.99 US / $37.99 CAN (DVD and Blu-ray Disc)Feature run time: 40 minutesRated: "G"Aspect ratio: Widescreen: 16x9, 1.78:1 (DVD and Blu-ray Disc) and Full Screen: 4x3, 1.33:1 (DVD only)Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround SoundLanguages: English, French, Spanish 1202 AlarmIs it Zone free? Zone 1 is for the USA, Zone 2 is for Europe.Robert PearlmanAccording to Amazon, it is Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only).tegwilymI wrote a review of the DVD for my sister's movie review site. TomRobert PearlmanRoving Mars has been added to Apple's iTunes store for $12.99 (iTunes required for the link to work).
Amazon.com: Roving Mars on DVD
NY Times Movie Guide: Roving Mars
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quote:Roving MarsThe Visually Stunning IMAX Documentary Lands on DVD and Blu-ray Disc July 31st including the "Mars and Beyond" Bonus FeatureExperience Mars like never before when the visually stunning IMAX documentary, Roving Mars, sets down on DVD and Blu-ray Disc July 31st from Walt Disney Home Entertainment. Perfect for science and space enthusiasts, plus anyone looking for an entirely unique experience, Roving Mars is accompanied by bonus features on a galactic scale, including "Mars and Beyond". Originally presented on IMAX screens in 2006, Roving Mars received excellent reviews for its captivating account of the 2003 Mars Rover mission in which two robots—named Spirit and Opportunity—were sent to explore the red planet. The documentary begins with the development of the machines by a team of dedicated scientists and chronicles the project through to the stunning images of Mars sent back from the unmanned explorers. Stellar DVD and Blu-ray Disc bonus features include "Mars and Beyond". Hosted by Walt Disney, this 1957 television special is a look into the scientific knowledge about space from that era. Also included is "Mars: Past, Present & Future", a new feature developed for this release which includes personal reflections on Mars from the filmmakers, JPL Rover team members and students from the "Imagine Mars" program.Roving Mars won the 2007 Visual Effects Society Award for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Special Venue Project and is directed by award winning veteran documentarian George Butler, who is also responsible for 1977’s "Pumping Iron" and "The Endurance" (2000).DVD and Blu-ray Disc Bonus Features "Mars and Beyond"Walt Disney hosts this 1957 television special about planetary exploration and scientificknowledge"Mars: Past, Present & Future"Personal reflections on Mars from the filmmakers, JPL Rover team members and studentsfrom the "Imagine Mars" program. Roving Mars DVD and Blu-ray Disc is priced at $29.99 US and $37.99 CAN. Street Date: July 31, 2007Suggested retail price: $29.99 US / $37.99 CAN (DVD and Blu-ray Disc)Feature run time: 40 minutesRated: "G"Aspect ratio: Widescreen: 16x9, 1.78:1 (DVD and Blu-ray Disc) and Full Screen: 4x3, 1.33:1 (DVD only)Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround SoundLanguages: English, French, Spanish
Experience Mars like never before when the visually stunning IMAX documentary, Roving Mars, sets down on DVD and Blu-ray Disc July 31st from Walt Disney Home Entertainment. Perfect for science and space enthusiasts, plus anyone looking for an entirely unique experience, Roving Mars is accompanied by bonus features on a galactic scale, including "Mars and Beyond".
Originally presented on IMAX screens in 2006, Roving Mars received excellent reviews for its captivating account of the 2003 Mars Rover mission in which two robots—named Spirit and Opportunity—were sent to explore the red planet. The documentary begins with the development of the machines by a team of dedicated scientists and chronicles the project through to the stunning images of Mars sent back from the unmanned explorers.
Stellar DVD and Blu-ray Disc bonus features include "Mars and Beyond". Hosted by Walt Disney, this 1957 television special is a look into the scientific knowledge about space from that era. Also included is "Mars: Past, Present & Future", a new feature developed for this release which includes personal reflections on Mars from the filmmakers, JPL Rover team members and students from the "Imagine Mars" program.
Roving Mars won the 2007 Visual Effects Society Award for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Special Venue Project and is directed by award winning veteran documentarian George Butler, who is also responsible for 1977’s "Pumping Iron" and "The Endurance" (2000).
DVD and Blu-ray Disc Bonus Features
Tom
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