Dark Universe
“The planets, stars and everything you can see are less than 5 percent of the universe. What is the other 95 percent?”
Synopsis
Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Dark Universe brings audiences to the cutting edge of cosmic exploration to reveal the breakthroughs that have led astronomers to confront two great cosmic mysteries: dark matter and dark energy. In stunningly detailed scenes based on authentic scientific data—including a NASA probe’s breathtaking plunge into Jupiter’s atmosphere and novel visualizations of unobservable dark matter—Dark Universe celebrates the pivotal discoveries that have led us to greater knowledge of the universe and to new frontiers for exploration.
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Dark Universe - Planetarium Show
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-11-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carter Emmart
- Screenplay & Story
- Timothy Ferris
- Original Score
- Robert Miller
- Original Title
- Dark Universe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- The American Museum of Natural History
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carter Emmart
Timothy Ferris
Robert Miller
Jason Morfoot
Vivian Trakinski, Rosamond Kinzler
Department Leadership Roster
Carter Emmart
Director
Jason Morfoot
Editor
Timothy Ferris
Writer
Vivian Trakinski
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Dark Universe about?
Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Dark Universe brings audiences to the cutting edge of cosmic exploration to reveal the breakthroughs that have led astronomers to confront two great cosmic mysteries: dark matter and dark energy. In stunningly detailed scenes based on authentic scientific data—including a NASA probe’s breathtaking plunge into Jupiter’s atmosphere and novel visualizations of unobservable dark matter—Dark Universe celebrates the pivotal discoveries that have led us to greater knowledge of the universe and to new frontiers for exploration.
Who directed Dark Universe?
Dark Universe was directed by Carter Emmart.
Who stars in Dark Universe?
The principal cast of Dark Universe includes Neil deGrasse Tyson.
When was Dark Universe released and how long is it?
Dark Universe was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Dark Universe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark Universe was composed by Robert Miller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dark Universe?
Dark Universe holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).