“Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation 3D” will erupt in the Putnam Museum and Science Center’s GIANT Screen Theater Saturday. An exclusive members-only preview party that includes volcano-themed family fun will take place on Friday.
The film follows intrepid explorer Carsten Peter as he dodges boulders at the edge of an active volcano in Indonesia, descends to a boiling lava lake in Vanuatu and visits incredible acid ponds, geysers and mineral deposit fields in Ethiopia. Viewers can explore across the globe to see the archeological ghost town of Pompeii, hydrothermal vents at the bottom of the ocean and witness the devastating effects of the 2018 Kilauea eruption in Hawaii.
“We often think of volcanoes as being destructive, but they also build and play a beneficial role on the planet,” said Michael Dalton-Smith, Volcanoes’ director and producer. “There are dozens of volcanoes erupting each day from the bottom of the ocean to mountain peaks. To witness one in action is both beautiful and awe-inspiring. Most importantly, I hope that the audience will come away with a better understanding of the forces that shaped the world we know today.”
Families will be captivated as they discover molten worlds and exploding craters in this adrenaline-filled, immersive experience that only GIANT Screen films can provide.
“Our aim at the Putnam is to inspire our guests and connect them to the world around them,” said Kim Findlay, Putnam President and CEO. “Volcanoes does exactly that by allowing viewers to experience volcanoes up close with unique, never-before-seen footage from volcanoes across the globe.”
The members-only preview party on Friday will include explosive volcanic experiments and chats with Putnam curator Chris Chandler about the vital role volcanoes play in cooling the Earth.
Memberships are available for those whose excitement is bubbling over and want to go to the member preview party before the film opens to the public. A family membership to the Putnam is only $6.67 per month, and it includes unlimited access to general admission exhibits and discounts on tickets to the GIANT Screen Theater. For more information on joining, please visit Putnam.org.
For Volcanoes show times, please visit Putnam.org/movies. View the trailer at volcanoesfilm.com.
About the Putnam
The Putnam has been inspiring ideas, dialogue and interaction among people of all ages for 150 years. And today, we’re better than ever with hands-on fun for the whole family. Launch rockets or interact with a robot in the Science Center, “touch the untouchable” in the Augmented Reality Experience, visit our famous mummies in Unearthing Ancient Egypt, climb into a tree house in Black Earth | Big River or go back in time to see our region’s history in River, Prairie and People. Also experience internationally recognized traveling exhibits or take in a movie in the GIANT Screen Theater with a screen towering six stories tall. Our welcoming team is dedicated to helping you discover and explore in a friendly and engaging place.
For more information about current and upcoming events, exhibits and movies, visit putnam.org.
About SK Films
SK Films is an award-winning content provider and a global leader in the IMAX®/Giant Screen industry. SK works across various genres and platforms, including theatrical, television and digital media, with a special emphasis on creating high impact natural history and science related content. SK has a reputation as one of the most accomplished and respected producers and distributors supplying 3D, 2Dand Dome product to IMAX and other Giant Screen theatres worldwide, with a mission to entertain and inspire audiences and immerse them in the awe and wonder of the world we live in. For more information, please visit www.SKFilms.ca
About Digital Crossing Films
Digital Crossing Films is a natural history documentary film company that specializes in IMAX®/Giant Screen productions as well as 8k TV productions. For the past fifteen years Digital Crossing Productions has been creating exciting natural history programs for international markets, which air on Smithsonian Channel, National Geographic and Discovery Channel. Two of these natural history programs –Volcanic Odyssseys and Kenya Wildlife Diaries received multiple nominations for the 2017 Canadian Screen Awards. http://digitalcrossing.ca/
