posted 04-09-2019 09:06 AM               

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Originally posted by davidcwagner:
Where can I get the DVD?

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posted 04-18-2019 06:48 PM               

Dogwoof and Universal Pictures Announce UK Release Date for Todd Douglas Miller's Award Winning Documentary APOLLO 11

On 28th June, the once-in-a-lifetime cinematic event of the year APOLLO 11 releases across the UK. With never-before-seen, newly digitised footage designed to be viewed on the big screen and a propulsive electronic soundtrack, director Todd Douglas Miller (Emmy award-winning, Dinosaur 13) takes audiences to the moon and back in a jaw-dropping and thrilling documentation about the historic 1969 Apollo 11 mission.

Following its triumph at Sundance Film Festival where the film won the Documentary Special Jury Award for Editing, APOLLO 11 will receive its UK Premiere at Sundance London. The film is crafted from a newly discovered trove of 70mm footage, and more than 11,000 hours of uncatalogued audio recordings. It takes us straight to the heart of NASA's most celebrated mission — the one that first put men on the moon, and forever made Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin into household names.

Immersed in the perspectives of the astronauts, the team in Mission Control and the millions of spectators on the ground, we vividly experience those momentous days and hours in 1969 when humankind took a giant leap into the future.

Hailed as a new benchmark in documentary filmmaking, APOLLO 11 will be released in cinemas across the UK from 28th June.

posted 04-25-2019 09:45 AM               

Epic Documentary 'Apollo 11' Premieres June 23 For CNN Films

"Apollo 11," director/producer Todd Douglas Miller's epic feature documentary capturing the tense, exhilarating days and hours of humanity's first landing on the moon will premiere for television Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on CNN, the network announced today. The film will encore Saturday, June 29 and Saturday, July 20, both days at 9:00 p.m., on CNN. All times Eastern.

Developed primarily from newly-discovered 70mm footage and more than 11,000 hours of audio recordings, Miller and his team worked closely with the National Archives and NASA to locate, digitize, and restore all sources of material related to the Apollo 11 mission. The result, "Apollo 11," offers viewers a singular, immersive experience of the original Apollo 11 mission, with unmatched clarity and pristine sound.

Painstakingly constructed using only archival sources, the film captures this momentous event as it was experienced by the millions of people who lived it. From the transport of the Saturn V rocket to its launch pad, to the astronauts' safe return to Earth, the film presents each aspect of the mission in a way that is both technically accurate and emotionally gripping. New footage of Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, and Michael Collins suiting up on the morning of the launch, as well as flight controllers in Mission Control, also provides an intimate view of the people working to achieve the goals of the mission, and what they risked to carry out one of humanity's greatest achievements.

"We're thrilled to be working with CNN Films again on this groundbreaking project. The response to the film so far has been overwhelming and we're excited to share the experience of the Apollo 11 mission with CNN's audience," said director Todd Douglas Miller, founder of Statement Pictures.

In addition to Miller, "Apollo 11" is produced by Thomas Petersen and Evan Krauss. The film premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and was released in commercial IMAX and traditional theaters by Neon in March. The film is now among the top 31 documentaries of all time in North American box office performance. Beginning May 17, a giant screen version of the film, "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition," will be distributed by MacGillivray Freeman Films to museums and science centers.

"Apollo 11" and "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition" are the result of more than two years of collaboration between Miller's Statement Pictures and CNN Films, and marks the third collaboration between CNN Films and Miller. Previously, CNN Films acquired Miller's "Dinosaur 13" at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival for domestic telecast on CNN; the broadcast won a News & Documentary Emmy®. More recently, CNN Films and Miller produced the documentary short, "The Last Steps," about the final NASA lunar mission, Apollo 17. "The Last Steps" was distributed by Great Big Story.

"We approached Todd for this film because of his exceptional vision, but 'Apollo 11' has surpassed even our highest expectations. Todd's work has now become a part of the history of the moon mission. The film restores the grand adventure as it was originally experienced by those who lived it and observed it all over the world," said Courtney Sexton, vice president for CNN Films, and Amy Entelis, executive vice president for talent and content development for CNN Worldwide, both executive producers for the film. "We hope future generations will be thrilled by this exceptional film experience in each of its forms."

Matt Morton, the composer of the soaring, synth-driven original score, has recorded his soundtrack for the film. Milan Records will release the CD of the soundtrack, "Apollo 11," on Friday, June 28; a vinyl edition will be released by Milan Records on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Beginning in June, CNN Films will also release a limited podcast series about the Apollo 11 lunar mission, women and the space program, and the future of space exploration. During the June 23 premiere on CNN, "Apollo 11" will stream live for subscribers via CNNgo (CNN.com/go and via CNNgo apps for Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, Chromecast, Samsung Smart TV, and Android TV) and on the CNN mobile apps for iOS and Android. The film will be available beginning Monday, June 24, on demand via cable/satellite systems, CNNgo platforms, and CNN mobile apps.

posted 05-10-2019 11:13 AM               

Apollo 11, a documentary by Todd Douglas Miller, for its breakthrough look at history's most famous space mission

posted 06-03-2019 01:45 PM               

Join CNN's Chief Media Correspondent Brian Stelter for a behind the scenes look at the remarkable Apollo 11 mission. This podcast features new interviews with astronaut Michael Collins, author Margot Lee Shetterly and Apollo 11 film director Todd Douglas Miller. If you're a space nerd like us, join us for a very special 50th anniversary look at the moon landing... "Apollo 11: Beyond the Moon."

posted 06-06-2019 03:26 PM               

CNN Films Launches 'Apollo 11: Beyond the Moon' Podcast in Advance of June 23 Broadcast Premiere

Apollo program astronaut Michael Collins, NASA scientist JoAnn Morgan; filmmaker Todd Douglas Miller; author Margot Lee Shetterly, historians Douglas Brinkley, Robert Pearlman, Stephen Slater, more discuss space exploration, innovation as CNN commemorates Apollo 11 anniversary

CNN Films announced today that it will launch a five-part companion podcast, "Apollo 11: Beyond the Moon" to its broadcast of "Apollo 11," the documentary feature directed by Todd Douglas Miller, beginning June 3.

The new podcast series is hosted by CNN chief media correspondent and anchor of Reliable Sources, Brian Stelter. Across five episodes, "Apollo 11: Beyond the Moon" will add to the viewing experience through expositions of the challenges of the original lunar mission, first-hand accounts described by one of the astronauts, explorations of the historic context of the mission, and discussions of the future of space travel. The podcast will be available at CNN.com/Podcasts, Apple, iHeart, Stitcher, Spotify, and wherever podcasts are distributed. Highlights of the episodes are:

• Episode 1: The Making of "Apollo 11"

  CNN anchor Brian Stelter and "Apollo 11" and 'Apollo 11: First Steps Edition' director Todd Douglas Miller discusses his filmmaking process and why this film will benefit the understanding of the mission for future generations. Space historians and film consultants Robert Pearlman and Stephen Slater give insights into the mission and the special effects of the film.

• Episode 2: Meet Michael Collins

  Apollo 11 mission command module pilot Michael Collins ("Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut's Journeys: 50th Anniversary Edition," 2019) reveals new details about his experiences to Stelter, and describes his solo orbit of the moon.

• Episode 3: Women and the Space Race

  Stelter interviews Launch Control Center Firing Room controller JoAnn Morgan about her pioneering role with the Apollo 11 mission; author Margot Lee Shetterly ("Hidden Figures," 2016) discusses the role of women of color at NASA and the meaning of their achievements.

• Episode 4: The Apollo Media Moment and the Birth of the Modern Conspiracy Theory

  Stelter, CNN innovation and space reporter Rachel Crane, and historian Douglas Brinkley ("American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race," 2019) discuss the history and impact of the global media coverage of the Apollo 11 mission. Science writer Elizabeth Svoboda and Stelter discuss the birth of conspiracy theories following the lunar landing, and how they have been sustained ever since.

• Episode 5: The Future of Space Travel

  Stelter discusses insights into private sector initiatives, and how broadly accessible space travel will become with CNN's Rachel Crane and science journalist Miles O'Brien.

In advance of CNN's broadcast premiere on Sunday, June 23, "Apollo 11" (TRT ~93 min) will screen for free for the public on the flight deck of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York on Friday, June 21; Miller will introduce the film with remarks at this event.

The podcast and special screening of "Apollo 11" also precede the CNN Films broadcast encores on Saturday, June 29 and Saturday, July 20 at 9:00pm Eastern. In addition, Milan Records will release composer Matt Morton's score as "Apollo 11," via CD on Friday, June 28; a vinyl edition of the soundtrack will be released Friday, July 19.

"Apollo 11" is meticulously constructed from NASA's newly-discovered troves of 70mm footage and more than 11,000 hours of audio recordings. CNN Films commissioned "Apollo 11" in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the 1969 NASA mission during which astronauts traveled to the moon's orbit, walked on the moon, and returned safely to Earth. Miller's team worked closely with the National Archives and NASA to locate, digitize, and restore all sources of material related to the Apollo 11 mission.

"Apollo 11" premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Special Jury Award for Editing, and is currently in theaters via Neon. Miller's giant screen version, "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition" (TRT ~47 min), is currently being released by MacGillivray Freeman Films to museums and science centers.

During the June 23 premiere on CNN, "Apollo 11" will stream live for subscribers via CNNgo and via CNNgo apps for AppleTV, Roku, Amazon Fire, Chromecast, Samsung Smart TV, and Android TV and on the CNN mobile apps for iOS and Android. The film will be available beginning Monday, June 24, on demand via cable/satellite systems, CNNgo platforms, and CNN mobile apps.

posted 06-20-2019 07:34 PM               

Apollo 11 has won the Focal Award for best use of archival footage in a documentary!

OMG OMG OMG OMG

posted 06-21-2019 12:05 AM               

'Apollo 11' documentary lands on CNN, in museums, on space station

"Apollo 11" is launching onto the small screen, the giant screen and the only screen in outer space.

The Todd Douglas Miller documentary, which features newly-discovered, large format footage of the first moon landing mission, is getting its broadcast premiere on Sunday (June 23), at the same time that a special cut of the film is continuing to expand into science centers and museums around the world. Off of the planet, "Apollo 11" has been uplinked to the International Space Station, where the crew can watch it as they desire.

posted 06-26-2019 02:28 PM               

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posted 06-27-2019 02:00 PM            

It was utterly engrossing and while you might know the story and the details, the experience was brought to life in a way not seen before. I wasn't that old in July 1969 and wasn't in Florida but I felt closer to it than ever watching this.

I'm glad it has won prizes for editing because it knew when to let the footage play and when to combine images. The EVA sequences I've never seen done like that before.

posted 06-28-2019 05:52 PM               

About four hundred people, mainly scientists, astronomers and many ESA employees, all stopped in their tracks and, in near silence, gathered in a circle around him, with people climbing onto the stage and chairs - all still in a hushed quiet, all smiling or wide-eyed. A microphone made it's way to Buzz and he said a few carefully chosen words, starting with -

'What a marvellous accomplishment"

Along with meeting Neil, my favourite moment in dozens of encounters with the Apollo astronauts.

posted 06-29-2019 06:16 AM               

Watching it in IMAX format last night, it's definitely the closest you're going to get to the experience of landing on the Moon yourself.

The quality of the footage is actually better than some later historical footage (!) and you soon believe you're watching something happening before your very eyes.

The LEM descent from 40,000 feet to the surface in just over three minutes happens really quickly and you realise how split second decisions by the crew and mission control could have meant either success or failure. It was a far closer thing than history now records!

My verdict..."Apollo 11/10"

posted 06-29-2019 08:35 AM               

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Originally posted by dom:
At last Apollo 11 has the documentary it deserves...

The LEM descent from 40,000 feet to the surface in just over three minutes happens really quickly

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