National Geographic Entertainment Presents U23D

In Chicago for a Limited Time

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Contact: Nancy O'Shea, PR Department
(312) 665-7103, noshea@fieldmuseum.org

National Geographic Entertainment Presents U23D In Chicago for a Limited Time

The critically acclaimed 3D film, U23D, comes to Chicago for an exclusive showing this Independence Day weekend.

From July 2 – July 5, 2010, U2 and 3D fans alike will have the chance to experience one of the world’s most popular bands. U23D is a unique cinematic event that movie critics say “is perhaps the most technologically pristine 3D concert film ever made.” Edna Gundersen of USA Today gave U23D four out of four stars. She writes: “… in many ways [U23D] delivers an experience that's even better than the real thing.”

Moviegoers will see this larger-than-life rock band “live” from seven different South American concerts during the group's Vertigo Tour–as well as share in the ecstatic joy and pulsating energy coming from the massive rock show audience.

U23D puts fans exactly where they want to be at a concert: as close as possible to the performers. You get so close that you can see Bono “eye-to-eye.” The sound quality is impeccable, and when the beat for “Bloody Sunday” starts, you will find it impossible to keep from bouncing in time.

This 85-minute film features a set list that includes such other famous U2 songs as “Pride (In the Name of Love),” “Where the Streets Have No Name,” and “Beautiful Day.”

Proceeds from theseU23D shows go to preserving The Field Museum and its collections.

When	Friday, July 2 – Monday July 5, 2010. Showings: 5:30 pm, 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm every night (with the exception of no 9:30 pm show July 4).
Where:	The Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605.
Details:	Tickets are $14 and are on sale now and pre-registration is required. Friday night ONLY, beer and wine will be served in the lobby of the Ernst & Young 3D Theater for a fee. For more information, visit fieldmuseum.org.

National Geographic Entertainment is part of National Geographic Global Media, bringing together all of National Geographic’s editorial platforms to streamline collaboration and support the Society’s mission. Founded in 1888 to “increase and diffuse geographic knowledge,” National Geographic works to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 375 million people worldwide each month through magazines, books, digital media, television, radio, music, film and live events. It funds over 250 scientific research, exploration and conservation projects each year and supports an education program promoting geography literacy. For more information, visit www.nationalgeographic.com.