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Tusayan IMAX reopens with 4K laser system, “Rivers of Time”

The Grand Canyon Visitor Center recently reopened its giant-screen IMAX theater with several upgrades and a new film, "Rivers of Time." (Photo/Grand Canyon Visitor Center)

The Grand Canyon Visitor Center recently reopened its giant-screen IMAX theater with several upgrades and a new film, "Rivers of Time." (Photo/Grand Canyon Visitor Center)

TUSAYAN, Ariz. — The Grand Canyon Visitor Center IMAX Theater, recently announced the re-opening of its giant screen theater featuring IMAX with laser.

The theater opens with the new release of “Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time.” The film is shown on a giant, six-story high screen and takes the viewer on a journey through time at one of the world’s greatest natural wonders.

From Native American mythology and geologic explanations, we explore the origins of this great canyon. The human history of the Canyon comes alive through dramatic recreations, starting with the first inhabitants, the Ancient Puebloans whose civilization mysteriously disappeared. Travel through time to experience the “discovery” of the Canyon by Spanish conquistadors, frontiersmen, and John Wesley Powell as he and his men plunge down the never-before conquered whitewater rapids of the Colorado River. Nostalgic photos of visitors from as early as the 1890’s, the animals of the region, and soaring flights above the Canyon round out this deep dive beyond the rim of this great canyon. This new film has been digitally reimagined specifically for the new proprietary IMAX® 4K laser projection system to take advantage of the increased resolution, brightness, deeper contrast as well as the most distinct, exotic colors ever available on-screen.


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