Branson, Mo., March 20 via PRNewswire – “Warner Bros. Pictures and IMAX Corp., in partnership with a range of organizations dedicated to the cause of wildlife preservation, is proud to support a week long series of events dedicated to raising awareness for the endangered lemurs of Madagascar. Starting March 29, Lemur Week will feature events conducted by IMAX theatres, museums, local zoos, educator and non-profit organizations across the country, all leading up to the release in select IMAX® theatres of the new IMAX®3D documentary, ‘Island Of Lemurs: Madagascar,’ starting Friday, April 4, 2014. Â
Nationally, Lemur Week kicks off with the premiere of ‘Island Of Lemurs: Madagascar’ in Los Angeles on March 29 and continues with local community events and screenings across the country.” The film will premier in Branson, Missouri at Branson’s IMAXÂ Entertainment Complex on Apr. 4.
“I’m proud to be part of Island Of Lemurs: Madagascar and the first-ever Lemur Week,’ said Academy Award®-winning actor Morgan Freeman, the film’s narrator. ‘Lemurs and their incredible story of survival and adaptation in the face of changing conditions and habitat loss are inspiring to all of us,’ he continued. Freeman narrates the IMAX® 3D documentary “Island Of Lemurs: Madagascar,” the incredible true story of nature’s greatest explorers—lemurs. The film takes audiences on a spectacular journey to the remote and wondrous world of Madagascar, where lemurs arrived millions of years ago as castaways. They have since evolved into hundreds of diverse species, but are now highly endangered. “Island Of Lemurs: Madagascar” highlights the tireless efforts of trailblazing scientist Dr. Patricia C. Wright and her lifelong mission to help these strange and adorable creatures survive in the modern world.”
For tickets to see ‘Island Of Lemurs: Madagascar,’ other Branson IMAX films, shows attractions or lodging please contact the Branson Tourism Center, one of Branson’s largest and most respected vacation planning services by calling 1-800-785-1550 or through its website, www.BransonTourismCenter.com.