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OCEAN PARADISE OPENING SPRING 2025 GSF is proud to announce the completion of our latest film, available for spring 2025 bookings. “GSF is thrilled to be launching Ocean Paradise this coming spring. The film combines exceptional cinematography for the giant screen with impactful storytelling and environmental messaging,” said Mark Katz, SVP of Film Distribution. “Diane […]

T. REX ROARS INTO THEATERS!  With the worldwide launch of T. REX, outstanding reviews and surging attendance data are pouring in. Audiences, press and museum leadership are raving about this high-energy and immersive film featuring three kids that discovered a teenage rex fossil, a remarkable true story that garnered international press coverage in over 2,000 […]

Sam Neill Narrates T. REX  Giant Screen Films is thrilled to announce that T. REX will be narrated by award winning actor Sam Neill, best known for his role as scientist Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park films. Neill is a beloved part of the cinematic canon that has helped elevate T. rex to […]

Young Boys’ Extraordinary Discovery Captured on Camera in GSF’s Upcoming Release OVER 2,000 ARTICLES 30+ LANGUAGES 80 COUNTRIES The global announcement of the discovery of a rare juvenile T. rex specimen by three young boys generated thousands of news articles—creating excitement about GSF’s forthcoming documentary, T. REX. Among thousands of stories, coverage has included digital features in The Independent and The […]

T. REX COMPANION GRAPHIC NOVEL NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER! The graphic novel T. REX, by the award-winning author/illustrator Ted Rechlin, brings the G.O.A.T — the Greatest Of All Tyrants — to the page, expanding on the story, science, and action of GSF’s film. Hardcover Graphic Novel, 176 pages ORDERING INFORMATION PRE-ORDER T. REX GRAPHIC NOVEL: […]

T. REX ROARS INTO THEATERS JUNE 21, 2024 Giant Screen Films invites audiences on an unforgettable journey from today’s sweeping North American badlands to the forests and estuaries of prehistoric Hell Creek – realm of the notorious Tyrant King. This immersive film – exclusive to museum cinemas in IMAX®, giant screen, 2D/3D and dome formats – […]

T. REX BEGINS PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY RELEASING SPRING 2024 From the team behind the NSF-supported prehistoric hits Dinosaurs Alive, Titans of the Ice Age, and Dinosaurs of Antarctica comes the planet’s most famous dinosaur—the hit-maker, the headliner, the apex attraction—TYRANNOSAURUS REX. Giant Screen Films is thrilled to announce that principal photography has officially commenced on its […]

WINNER!  BEST FILM BEST VISUAL EFFECTS GSF is honored and thrilled to have received the GSCA Film Awards for Best Film and Best Visual Effects! We want to acknowledge the tremendous production and logistical support provided by the National Science Foundation, as well as the expertise and creativity of our science advisers, who helped us […]

Top Gun: Maverick Memorial Day Launch, International Tensions Reinforce Relevant and Timely Themes of Aircraft Carrier: Guardian of the Seas Top Gun: Maverick will be launching on Memorial Day weekend and is already poised to become one of Hollywood’s largest blockbusters in years. In addition, recent world events have reinforced the critical need for a strong national defense, and […]

CELEBRATE THE “SUMMER OF DINOSAURS” WITH DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA! Welcome to the “Summer of Dinosaurs”! Dinosaurs of Antarctica has already roared into select cities around the world and will continue to dominate with dozens of additional theaters opening the film over the coming months. Popular interest in dinosaurs is stronger than ever with the upcoming release […]

EXHIBITOR TESTIMONIALS With over 75 markets launching by spring/summer 2022, institutional cinemas around the world are gearing up to premiere the highly anticipated Dinosaurs of Antarctica. Select markets have opened the film during the pandemic, and, despite capacity restrictions, the audience reaction and box office success have been outstanding! “Despite a 50% pandemic capacity restriction […]

DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA Outreach and Engagement As the pandemic begins to lift, institutional cinemas around the world are gearing up to launch Dinosaurs of Antarctica over the coming year and, thanks to support from the National Science Foundation, the film’s robust outreach and engagement rollout is taking shape. With over 100 markets launching by spring […]

REMOTE EXPLORERS PROGRAM LAUNCHES ON WORLD ANTARCTICA DAY NSF-FUNDED INITIATIVE OFFERS VIRTUAL PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES Thanks to a generous supplement to our grant from the National Science Foundation, GSF is pleased to launch our Dinosaurs of Antarctica Remote Explorers Program. This expanded outreach effort is designed to help our theater partners keep families and learners […]

NSF Funds Expanded Outreach Initiative for DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA Thanks to a generous supplement to our grant from the National Science Foundation, GSF is quickly moving into production on an expanded outreach program to keep families and learners engaged with theater partners online. Designed to support our upcoming release, Dinosaurs of Antarctica, this initiative will […]

DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA Wide Release Moved to February 2021 After meaningful consultation with many of our museum partners, and based on the realities of the Covid-19 pandemic, GSF has decided to move the release of its highly anticipated large-format film Dinosaurs of Antarctica to February 2021. “Obviously these are challenging times, but we are grateful to the […]

GSF Adds Spanish and French Versions to Free Streaming Titles With the temporary closure of many schools as well as institutions like yours, GSF is committed to our shared educational mission. We’re pleased to support your efforts to connect with your audiences and provide remote learning experiences, and wanted to remind you that we have […]

GSF Offers Free Streaming of Classic Films for Home-Learning Curriculum Guides Online Now Dear Museum Cinema Colleagues, At Giant Screen Films, we’re supporting the worldwide efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 through social distancing, working from home, and following the advice of medical professionals and civic leaders. With the temporary closure of many schools […]

DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA LAUNCHES STRONG Dinosaurs of Antarctica, the 2020 blockbuster museum cinema release from Giant Screen Films, launched into its first wave of Spring theaters in February, on the road to over 75 global museum exhibitions this year. The World Premiere was held at Discovery Place in Charlotte, NC, the production’s official educational partner. […]

DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA – MEET CRYOLOPHOSAURUS Time Period: Early Jurassic ~ 190 Million Years Ago Location: Prehistoric Antarctica (South Polar Gondwana) This Antarctic meat-eating dinosaur was discovered in 1990 in the remote exposed rock of the Transantarctic Mountains. It took over two decades and multiple expeditions to remove the huge predator’s remains from the frozen […]

DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA – NOW PLAYING Dinosaurs of Antarctica, GSF’s latest production, launched this week at giant screen and other immersive theaters worldwide. With over 75 museum-based theaters signed on thus far, the film promises to be one of the most successful giant screen releases of 2020 and beyond. Featuring top-tier computer graphics from the […]

CUBA provides an intimate look into a vivacious island nation through the eyes of Cuban artists, historians, and scientists. The film was recently screened at the GSCA Film Expo in Los Angeles and enjoyed an exceptional response from conference delegates. Audience response has been similarly strong. Here are a few theater testimonials: “CUBA is a […]

Evanston, IL (October 27, 2017) – BBC Earth and Giant Screen Films are pleased to announce that Oceans: The Blue Planet is pre-leasing now for worldwide release on March 16, 2018 in all giant screen formats. The film, by the creators of the groundbreaking Planet Earth II and Blue Planet II series, will take audiences of all […]

Celebrating 20 Years of GSF in Chicago Evanston, IL (September 22, 2017) – The 2017 GSCA International Conference marks a momentous occasion in the history of Giant Screen Films and D3D Cinema. In addition to representing the 20th Anniversary of the founding of GSF, it takes place in the city that both GSF and D3D […]

Tandem Stills + Motion (TSM) and Giant Screen Films (GSF) are pleased to announce that principal photography for Hidden Pacific has wrapped after the final shooting assignment: filming dramatic volcanic footage in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Wild Africa Nominated for Best Theatrical Film at Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival Evanston, IL (August 21, 2017) – BBC Earth and Giant Screen Films are proud to announce that Wild Africa has been nominated for Best Theatrical Film at the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival. This year, there were more than 900 category entries and nearly 600 […]

Giant Dome Theater Consortium To Support Cuba Film Production Evanston, IL (August 17, 2017) – Giant Screen Films is pleased to announce a collaboration with the Giant Dome Theater Consortium (GDTC) on the upcoming release of Cuba, a groundbreaking giant screen documentary set for worldwide release on May 18, 2018. The GDTC is comprised of seven leading museums […]

Feature Version of Aircraft Carrier: Guardians of the Sea to Contain Extensive STEM Focus and Expanded CGI Content Evanston, IL (March 29, 2017) – Following the successful limited release of the 25 minute edit, Giant Screen Films and K2 Communications are proud to announce that the 40 minute feature of Aircraft Carrier: Guardians of the Seawill release worldwide […]

Giant Screen Films Partners with Tandem Stills + Motion to Release Film on Pacific Ocean’s Marine National Monuments and Wildlife Refuges Evanston, IL (February 27, 2017) – Tandem Stills + Motion (TSM) and Giant Screen Films (GSF) are pleased to announce a pioneering new film that will bring the Pacific Ocean’s protected and remote national […]

Aircraft Carrier: Guardians of the Sea (wt) Set for Theatrical Release Over Memorial Day Weekend Evanston, IL (January 18, 2017) – Giant Screen Films & K2 Communications are pleased to announce that the 40-minute version of Aircraft Carrier: Guardians of the Sea (wt) is confirmed for wide release into the giant screen and museum cinema market on Memorial […]

Earthflight Soars into Theaters in September Key Art and Trailer Available Now Evanston, IL (August 17, 2016) – Giant Screen Films and BBC Earth are pleased to announce that Earthflight, a coproduction of John Downer Productions and BBC Earth, will soar into theaters worldwide this September. Earthflight is a totally immersive experience, taking the audience on an incredible flight […]

Mysteries of China to Premiere Worldwide in October 2016 Evanston, IL (April 26, 2016) – Giant Screen Films (GSF) is excited to announce that Mysteries of China, a dramatic tour of an ancient empire, will launch on October 7, 2016 in IMAX© and museum cinemas worldwide. Through the lens of one of the great archaeological events of […]