Space Center Houston is set to host the US premiere of an immersive production called The Moonwalkers, narrated by actor and writer Tom Hanks.
The Moonwalkers is heading to Space Center Houston in partnership with London's Lightroom art centre, where the experience made its debut.
The 50-minute film will be screened daily in Space Center Houston’s renovated theatre. It tells the stories of the Apollo missions and upcoming Artemis programme as the space is transformed with original NASA footage and images fromAndy Saunders'Apollo Remastered.
The Moonwalkersalso features an original score byAnne Nikitin, as well as interviews between Hanks and the astronauts of theArtemis programme.
"I'm delighted to be bringing this project home to the place where the Moonwalkers lived and worked throughout the Apollo program – and where today's Artemis crews are preparing to follow in their footsteps," said Hanks.
He said last year: “As a youth, I was deeply affected by the Apollo missions finally taking us to the moon for the first time in human history. I would have gone myself, given the chance."
New immersive production
The Moonwalkers is co-directed by 59 Productions’Nick CorriganandLysander Ashton. The company is behind Lightroom’sDavid Hockney show.
"We are thrilled to be the first in the Americas to showcase this epic film at Space Center Houston," said William Harris, president and CEO of Space Center Houston.
“The Moonwalkersaligns perfectly with our mission to bring people closer to space. Our guests will be awe-struck by the stunning cinematography as they embark on an immersive, unforgettable journey beyond Earth.”
The critically-acclaimed film first opened at Lightroom in December 2023.
Images courtesy of Lightroom / Justin Sutcliffe
