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obituary1 year ago

"Renowned Mount Everest Filmmaker David Breashears Passes Away at 68"

David Breashears, a renowned mountaineer, author, and filmmaker known for co-directing and co-producing a 1998 IMAX documentary about climbing Mount Everest, has passed away at the age of 68. He was found unresponsive at his home in Massachusetts and is said to have died of natural causes. Breashears summited Mount Everest five times and founded GlacierWorks, an organization highlighting the effects of climate change on Himalayan glaciers. He was also known for transmitting the first live television pictures from the summit of Everest in 1983 and for his efforts to aid climbers during the tragic 1996 blizzard on the mountain.

via New York Post |
#david-breashears#filmmaker#imax-documentary
obituary1 year ago

"Renowned Everest Filmmaker David Breashears Passes Away at 68"

David Breashears, a renowned mountaineer and filmmaker known for his IMAX documentary "Everest," has passed away at the age of 68. He co-directed and co-produced the 1998 documentary, which showcased his passion for climbing and photography. Breashears also founded GlacierWorks, a nonprofit organization focused on highlighting the impact of climate change on Himalayan glaciers. Throughout his career, he achieved numerous milestones, including transmitting the first live television pictures from the summit of Everest and becoming the first U.S. citizen to reach the summit twice.

via Deadline|
#climbing#david-breashears#glacierworks
science-and-astronomy2 years ago

"IMAX Documentary 'Deep Sky' Explores the James Webb Space Telescope"

Director Nathaniel Kahn has brought the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to IMAX with his documentary "Deep Sky." The film showcases the JWST's vibrant images and impressive backstory, highlighting its journey to Lagrange Point 2 and its ability to capture infrared wavelengths that are invisible to the human eye. The documentary combines actual telescope images with CGI sequences to provide a realistic visual experience. Narrated by Michelle Williams, "Deep Sky" explores the aspirations and challenges of building the JWST, as well as the awe-inspiring images it has captured of the cosmos. The film aims to inspire curiosity and a sense of our place in the universe.

via Space.com|
#deep-sky#imax-documentary#james-webb-space-telescope
entertainment2 years ago

"Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine Explores the Secrets of the Universe with James Webb Space Telescope"

A new IMAX documentary titled "Deep Sky" celebrates the one-year anniversary of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. Narrated by Michelle Williams, the film explores the telescope's engineering and construction process, its historic launch, and the release of its first full-color images. Scheduled for release in October 2023, the documentary showcases the breathtaking resolution of the telescope and immerses viewers in cosmic landscapes.

via Space.com|
#deep-sky#entertainment#imax-documentary