IMAX Ultimate Collection

Thrill Ride: The Science Of Fun (10x6)

Air date: Jul 11, 1997

Take a ride on the wild side with Thrill Ride: The Science Of Fun! A white-knuckle adventure filmed in 70mm, Thrill Ride takes full advantage of the power of large-format film, locking the audience into the front seat of some of the wildest rides ever created - including The Big Shot at the Stratosphere in Las Vegas and the rollercoasters Kumba and Montu, located in Busch Gardens, Tampa, Florida. Explore the heart-pounding possibilities brought to life when the imagination meets the computer work-station with director Ben Stassen, a renowned expert in the field of Computer Generated Imagery (CGI). And learn how cutting-edge ride designers employ technology originally developed by the military and NASA to create the mind-bending ride simulators of today! Using footage from some of the most popular rides ever created, Thrill Ride immerses the audience in the action...so fasten your seat belts for fun!