Imax and Warner Bros. Pictures have announced that the documentary adventure Born to be Wild 3D crossed the $20 million threshold at the global box office exclusively in Imax theatres. Since its release last April the film has generated $15.5 million domestically and $5.5 million internationally from 297 theatres. Born to be Wild 3D is scheduled to open in additional theatres worldwide in the coming months. Narrated by Academy-Award winner Morgan Freeman Born to be Wild 3D documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them – saving endangered species one life at a time. It takes moviegoers into the lush rainforests of Borneo with world-renowned primatologist Dr. Birute Mary Galdikas and across the rugged Kenyan savannah with celebrated elephant authority Dame Daphne M. Sheldrick as they and their teams rescue rehabilitate and return these incredible animals back to the wild. The film is directed by David Lickley and written and produced by Drew Fellman. The behind-the-scenes team includes supervising line producer Diane Roberts associate producer Jill Ferguson director of photography David Douglas and editor Beth Spiegel. Mark Mothersbaugh composed the music. Dan Fellman president of Domestic Distribution for Warner Bros. Pictures says Born to be Wild 3D is a movie that is not only entertaining but also has an important message for our times. Through the efforts of two remarkable women on opposite ends of the world it shows how people really can make a difference. We congratulate our partners at Imax and everyone behind the film on this success. Born to be Wild 3D has been embraced by critics and moviegoers alike and we are thrilled that this ideal example of the Imax documentary film has achieved this milestone says Greg Foster chairman and president Imax Filmed Entertainment. Drew Fellman who wrote and produced the film led a talented filmmaking team in crafting a wonderfully touching and uplifting story that we know will continue to engage Imax audiences around the world for many years to come. The film was recognized as one of the top documentaries of 2011 by the National Board of Review and was honored with all the top awards at the 2011 Giant Screen Cinema Association Achievement Awards: Best Film Produced for the Giant Screen Best Film for Lifelong Learning Best Original Score and Best Cinematography. Imax Corporation www.imax.com
