Description: This is a”lot” of various Space and Nature related content. The descriptions are as follows: For: The Ultimate Space Experience: The Ultimate Space Experience [DVD] [1998] SKU:3553005 This documentary offers footage from many different NASA missions. The disc offers a standard full-frame transfer. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Stereo. There are neither subtitles nor closed captions on this release. Supplemental materials include biographies of astronauts, two different trivia quizzes, some famous quotes, and further information on the many missions seen in this film. This Madacy DVD is almost a must-own for space enthusiasts, but the average DVD consumer might not be all that impressed. Specifications… Countries Produced: United States Duration: 48 minutes Year of Release 1998 Format: DVD Program Type: Movie Language: English Region Code: 1 Studio: Madacy UPC: 056775013097 For: Discovery Channel- Planet Earth DVD Box Set Format NTSC, Box set, Full length, Color, Widescreen Contributor Sigourney Weaver Studio Discovery Channel 5 Disk Description… Disc 1: Pole to Pole, Mountains, Deep Ocean Disc 2: Deserts, Ice Worlds, Shallow Seas Disc 3: Great Plains, Jungles, Fresh Water Disc 4: Seasonal Forests, Caves Disc 5 (Bonus Disc): Planet Earth: The Future For: NASA - 50 Years Of Space Exploration DVD Box Set Now, you can enjoy the epic story of NASA and American space exploration like never before! This exciting and comprehensive 5 DVD collectors’ edition takes you on the adventure of a lifetime, a showcase of all the most thrilling moments in U.S. space exploration—while also examining the heartbreaking events when tragedy struck our heroes. It’s all here . . . the “Eagle had landed” historic mission to the moon by Apollo 11; the amazing flight of John Glenn in Friendship 7; the landmark docking of Apollo and Soyuz; the scientific breakthrough of Skylab; the horrific Challenger disaster; plus so many more of the dramatic events in NASA’s 50 year history. What’s more, this highly informative special edition offers so many fascinating stories you might never see—the launch and retrieval of satellites; behind-the-scenes on a space station; the true story of spy satellites; travel beyond Mars--this is the most complete, entertaining and educational presentation of the amazing history of America’s space exploration available! Product information… Run time11 hours and 6 minutes Number of discs5 Media FormatMultiple Formats, Dolby, Color, Box set, NTSC ActorsJohn Glenn Aspect Ratio1.33:1 Genre: Science Fiction Format Box set, Multiple Formats, Full Screen, Dolby, NTSC, Color Language: English ( Autographed ) Movie - VHS (Autographed ) Movie Case By Homer Hickim Description… Jake Gyllenhaal and Laura Dern star in ‘OCTOBER SKY,’ a touching and inspirational drama that's based on a true story. Working in the coal mines was an inescapable way of life in the small town of Coalwood, West Virginia in 1957. When high schooler Homer H. Hickam, Jr. [Jake Gyllenhaal] sees the Sputnik satellite in the night sky, he dares to break free of the mines and reach for the stars. With the support of his teacher Miss Riley [Laura Dern] and three friends, Homer Hickam, Jr. sets out on an inspiring quest to build his own rocket. Overcoming a poor education, a tough father John Hickam [Chris Cooper] and a series of misfires, Homer H. Hickam, Jr. turns his dreams into reality in this incredible true story of hope, determination and triumph. FILM FACT: Awards and Nominations: 1999 Ajijic International Film Festival: Win: OCIC Award for Joe Johnston. 2000 Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films: Nominated: Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film. 2000 American Cinema Foundation: Win: Best Feature Film. 2000 Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards: Win: Best Family Film. 2000 Motion Picture Sound Editors: Nominated: Best Sound Editing for Dialogue & ADR for Elizabeth Kenton (supervising dialogue/adr editor), Howell Gibbens (supervising sound editor) and Stephanie Flack (dialogue editor). 2000 Writers Guild of America: Nominated: Best Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published for Lewis Colick. Most of the film was shot in rural East Tennessee, including Oliver Springs, Harriman and Kingston in Morgan and Roane County of the U.S. state of Tennessee. Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Chris Owen, Director: Joe Johnston Producers: Charles Gordon, Larry J. Franco, Marc Sternberg and Peter Cramer, Screenplay: Lewis Colick (screenplay) and Homer H. Hickam Jr. (book) Composer: Mark Isham Cinematography: Fred Murphy A.S.C. (Director of Photography) VHS TAPE. 1 hour and 48 minutes, color, This was a sleeper hit in theatres when it was first released. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as a high school boy with dreams. He intends to build his own rocket, after seeing the Soviet satellite Sputnik literally streak over his head in a coal-mining community in West Virginia, 1957. Along with 3 other buddies, and his teacher, Laura Dern, the development gets underway while his disapproving father, the great Chris Cooper, looks on. Very well done. " ... a great movie-going experience." VHS FORMAT Product information Media FormatDolby, NTSC, Color, Closed-captioned ActorsGyllenhaal, Cooper StudioUniversal Studios Home Entertainment Release dateAugust 7, 2001 We thank you for taking the time to read this lengthy overview and description. We wanted to be open and transparent on all the details of this complete lot. FREE Shipping Returns are only accepted for unopened items in their original shipping package. BONUS - Included “Blue Planet” disk We wish you much success and enjoyment in viewing these wonderful films.
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
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Format: DVD
Region Code: DVD: 1 (US, Canada...)
Language: American English
Sub-Genre: Natural World, Science/Technology, Space Opera
Features: Additional Scenes, Behind The Scenes Featurette
Genre: Documentary, Historical, History, Outer Space
Movie/TV Title: October Sky
Edition: Box Set, Collector's Edition