D-DAY 3D: NORMANDY 1944 lands at the Museum of History’s IMAX® Theatre

June 4, 2014, Gatineau, Quebec —The Canadian Museum of History’s IMAX Theatre and 3D Entertainment Distribution invite audiences to step back in time with the new film D-Day 3D: Normandy 1944, opening on June 6 for the 70th anniversary of the landings in Normandy.

In May 1943, Second World War is at its height. To counter Hitler and the Axis forces, the Allies decide to create a second front in Western Europe. Allied forces under U.S. General Eisenhower have just months to organize the Operation Overlord, with only a 50/50 chance of success. This action, which enabled the Allies to break through Hitler’s Atlantic Wall, also led to the Battle of Normandy.

“We wanted to make a film that would pay tribute to the millions of men and women, soldiers and civilians, who gave their lives for our freedom 70 years ago,” said the film’s writer/director Pascal Vuong. “Regardless of nationality, virtually everyone today has a parent, grandparent or even a great-grandparent with a connection to the Second World War. I thought for a long time about how to produce a large-format documentary on this subject, and finally found my own way of telling this complex story to family audiences using a brand-new ‘cocktail’ of innovative film techniques.”

Blending multiple cinematic processes, including animation, CGI and stunning live-action sequences, D-Day 3D: Normandy 1944 brings this monumental event to the world’s largest screens for the very first time. Exploring science, technology, engineering and mathematics, audiences of all ages will discover — from a new perspective, and in breathtaking IMAX 3D — how the D-Day landings changed the course of history.

Narrated by renowned journalist and author Tom Brokaw, the film offers a penetrating new look at this defining moment in history in a truly unique manner. D-Day is well-known historical event, yet few are aware of exactly why and how — from the end of 1943 through August 1944 — Normandy became one of the most important places in the world.

“What I was drawn to in this film was that it tells us the story of D-Day in a new way that gives such clarity to one of the most important events in human history,” said Tom Brokaw. “I originally thought this was going to be another traditional documentary featuring grainy black-and-white footage, but as soon as I saw the first minutes of this film on the giant IMAX 3D screen, I found it irresistible.”

Over three years in the making and with a budget of $5 million U.S., D-Day 3D: Normandy 1944 features live-action sequences shot exclusively on location in Normandy itself. In addition, no fewer than five CGI and visual special-effects companies worked together under the creative leadership of N3D LAND Films to complete the 43-minute film. The film is recommended for all audiences.

For film schedules, please visit our website at www.historymuseum.ca/imax or call 819-776-7010.

Tickets are now on sale at the Museum Box Office.
Individual prices: $11 adults; $9 seniors and students (with valid ID);
$7 children 3 to 12; $35 families, plus applicable taxes.
Members of the IMAX^® Club enjoy unlimited access for one year: $35 to $45

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 Stéphanie Verner * Media Relations Officer
Telephone: 819-776-7169 * Email: stephanie.verner@historymuseum.ca

Patricia Lynch * Manager, Media Relations, Partnerships and Special Events
Telephone: 819-776-7167 * Email: patricia.lynch@historymuseum.ca