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Universal Pictures is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Apollo 13, Ron Howard and Brian Grazer’s Academy Award–winning masterpiece and one of the most gripping true stories ever brought to screen. On September 19, the film, produced by Grazer and Howard’s Imagine Entertainment, returns to theaters nationwide, presented exclusively in IMAX from September 19-25 in its full-length theatrical version for the first time.

This special anniversary release offers audiences a chance to revisit the landmark drama about the most heart-stopping rescue mission in the history of America’s space program, presented in the most immersive format yet.

Released on June 30, 1995, Apollo 13 recounts the real-life events of April 1970, when an oxygen tank explosion aboard NASA’s third planned mission to the Moon transformed the flight into a harrowing battle for survival.

With their spacecraft losing power and life support, astronauts Jim Lovell (Academy Award winner Tom Hanks), Jack Swigert...

Universal Pictures is celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Apollo 13” by rereleasing the groundbreaking space-drama in Imax. The full-length theatrical version of the Oscar-nominated film will return to theaters Sep. 19 and play exclusively in Imax through Sep. 25.

Directed by Ron Howard and produced by Brian Grazer at Imagine Entertainment, “Apollo 13” recounts the true story of astronauts Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks), Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon) and Fred Haise (Bill Paxton), who embarked on the eponymous space odyssey that became one of the tensest rescue missions in NASA history. The film released in 1995, captivating audiences with its powerful story and spectacular special effects.

“Apollo 13” also marked a cornerstone in the history of Imax. In 2002, it became the first live-action film digitally remastered using Imax’s then-novel Dmr technology and was released as “Apollo 13: The Imax Experience.” At the time, thirteen minutes of the original film were cut to accommodate limitations in Imax projection systems.

The Ron Howard astronaut drama Apollo 13 is turning 30 this year, and, to celebrate, Universal & Imagine Entertainment are bringing the award-winning film back to theaters in IMAX format. The film, which stars Tom Hanks, Gary Sinise, Kevin Bacon, Ed Harris and Bill Paxton, was the first live-action film to be digitally remastered using IMAX‘s proprietary Dmr technology. It was, then, re-released in 2002 as Apollo 13: The IMAX Experience. At the time, 13 minutes of the film were cut to accommodate the limitations of the IMAX film platter used in projection. Now, from September 19 to September 25, Apollo 13‘s IMAX remaster will be shown in its full-length theatrical version for the first time ever.

Ron Howard celebrates the 30th Anniversary with a statement that reads, “Apollo 13 is a testament to human resilience, ingenuity, and teamwork in the face of impossible odds. As we celebrate the film’s 30th anniversary,...

It’s been a big year for movie anniversaries, and to celebrate 30 years of one of the best space movies ever made, Universal has announced that Apollo 13, directed by Ron Howard and starring an incredible cast including Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise, Ed Harris, and Kathleen Quinlan, will be returning to theaters from September 19th to September 25th — for the first time ever, in IMAX.

Per the official description from Universal:

Released on June 30, 1995, Apollo 13 recounts the real-life events of April 1970, when an oxygen tank explosion aboard NASA’s third planned mission to the Moon transformed the flight into a harrowing battle for survival. With their spacecraft losing power and life support, astronauts Jim Lovell (Academy Award® winner Tom Hanks), Jack Swigert (Golden Globe Award winner Kevin Bacon) and Fred Haise (SAG Award winner Bill Paxton) were forced to abort their lunar landing and chart...

The 1995 classic Apollo 13, starring Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, and Gary Sinise, turns 30 this year, and despite its minor scientific missteps, we still believe it’s one of the best space movies ever made! The Ron Howard directorial is based on the real-life aborted lunar mission of 1970.

And we follow Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise as they fight for survival after an onboard explosion makes their chances of returning to Earth slim to none. The space drama is adapted from Lovell and Jeffrey Kluger’s book titled Lost Moon, and while it may not score a perfect 10 in terms of scientific accuracy, the movie compensates for it in more than one way!

Apollo 13’s technical inaccuracies don’t overpower its brilliance Tom Hanks in Apollo 13 | Credits: Imagine Entertainment

Even the best movies have their share of flaws, and Apollo 13 is no exception. Though it...

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Apollo 13’s 1995 release not only added another space-themed film to the canon but also set a new standard. Directed by Ron Howard, the film starred Tom Hanks as he took the mantle of an astronaut. The compelling yet true story of a NASA space mission drew immediate attention upon its release. Further, Apollo 13 presented a closer look at the complex interplay of human tenacity, survival, and resourcefulness under pressure.

What Is The Plot Of Apollo 13?

Apollo 13 is based on real occurrences and is inspired by NASA’s 1970 Apollo 13 lunar mission. The mission was supposed to mark the USA’s third lunar landing, however, it turned out to be a tragic tale of survival for the crew members. A few days into their journey, an oxygen tank on board explodes, putting three astronauts: Jim Lovell (played by Tom Hanks...

Apollo 13, NASA's third planned moon landing mission after Apollos 11 and 12, saw an extremely unlucky and nearly fatal problem become a triumphant display of human ingenuity. In April 1970, after suffering a catastrophic mechanical failure that rendered astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert unable to reach the moon, the three men were able to successfully turn around and land their stricken ship safely in the Pacific Ocean, leading NASA to dub the mission "a successful failure." Two and a half decades later, filmmaker Ron Howard accurately reenacted the harrowing NASA mission in his 1995 film Apollo 13, starring Tom Hanks as Lovell, which was nominated for nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Two years later, another embarrassing failure involving Apollo 13 (the film) would lead to an incredible success, when Reed Hastings found a VHS copy of Apollo 13 that he had borrowed from his local Blockbuster long ago and forgotten to return.

Tom Cruise, a man who seems to have spent more time in the air than on the ground, has achieved yet another milestone. He’s known for his dedication to performing cinema’s most death-defying stunts, and he’s mostly airborne during them. Just when we thought his accomplishments could not get any loftier, Cruise got recognition from one of the leading aviation organizations in the world.

On Feb. 8, Tom Cruise was awarded the Grand Medaille of the Aero-Club de France, the oldest and most prestigious aeronautical institution in the world. The award, presented by the institution’s president, Catherine Maunoury, recognizes Cruise “for his significant contribution to the history of aviation and inspiring future pilots” and it is a testament to his passion for flight and his ability to stun the entire world with his aerial exploits.

The Grand Medaille is the highest distinction awarded by the Aero-Club de France.

At this point in his career, it’s almost odd to think of Tom Cruise on the ground. And even when he is, he’s only doing it so he can run somewhere or leap off of a mountain. In other words, the dude is almost always airborne. And it’s not just Mission: Impossible fans that have recognized it over the years, but now he has been honored by one of the leading aviation organizations in the world.

Cited “for his significant contribution to the history of aviation and inspiring future pilots,” Tom Cruise was awarded the Grand Medaille of the Aero-Club de France, described on its official website as the first aeronautical institution and which dates back to the late 19th century. Videos posted online show Cruise receiving the award and greeting others.

Just to give you an idea of who the Grand Medaille has been awarded to,...

Tom Hanks' beloved space drama Apollo 13 will arrive on Netflix this January, almost thirty years after its debut. Produced by Universal Pictures and Massive Entertainment, the film was commercially successful, grossing over $355 million against a $52 million budget.

Fans will get the chance to re-experience the glory of Apollo 13 when it hits Netflix on January 1. Directed by Ron Howard from William Broyles Jr. and Al Reinert's screenplay, the 1995 docudrama film adapted astronaut Jim Lovell and Jeffrey Kluger's 1994 book Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13, dramatizing the aborted 1970 Apollo 13 lunar mission. The movie follows Lovell and fellow astronauts Jack Swigert and Fred Haise aboard the ill-fated titular spacecraft for the United States' fifth crewed mission to the Moon. Hanks stars as Lovell opposite Kevin Bacon's Swigert and Bill Paxton's Haise. The ensemble cast includes Ed Harris, Kathleen Quinlan, and Gary Sinise.

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The new documentary Apollo 13: Survival is now streaming on Netflix, and it tells the true story laid out in Tom Hanks' 1995 hit Apollo 13. The Apollo 13 mission was a standout moment in American history, a disaster-turned-rescue mission that captured the whole world for a week. On April 11, 1970, the Apollo space program launched its seventh crewed mission, meant to land on the moon. The mission went horribly awry and was aborted, however, when, two days into the mission, an oxygen tank ruptured, killing both the life-support and electrical systems.

With their ship damaged beyond repair, the three-man crew Commander Jim Lovell, command module pilot John "Jack" Swigert, and lunar module pilot Fred Haise were forced to abandon the ship and transfer to the much smaller lunar module. Houston's Mission Control quickly outlined new procedures so that the lunar module could support three men for four days, as opposed to...

Apollo 13: Survival is a new documentary film streaming on Netflix that tells the story of a real-life thriller about the intense journey of the Apollo 13 mission to the moon, from launch to tragedy to resolution. When Apollo 13 was launched into space on April 11th, 1970, it was planned to become the 3rd successful moon landing mission conducted by the United States. However, a severe failure in the spacecraft led to not only the failure of the mission but also to the almost certain possibility of the astronauts losing their lives. Using real footage from the mission and also other relevant footage from NASA expeditions to keep its narrative as close to the real events as possible, Apollo 13: Survival bears visual testimony to the heroic and almost miraculous survival of the astronauts. Overall, the Netflix documentary film might be a bit slow for casual viewers, but it is an intense...

Let’s flashback to the summer of ’95 when movies were more than flicks—they were cultural events, grand spectacles that had everyone buzzing. That year, theaters were ablaze with standout blockbusters that defined the summer movie season. Michael Bay’s explosive Bad Boys kicked off the buddy cop genre into high gear with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence turning the charm up to eleven. Then there was Die Hard with a Vengeance, where Bruce Willis teamed up with Samuel L. Jackson in a thrilling game of cat and mouse through the streets of New York, which, for my money, is the best of the bunch. But let’s save that for another day. Even Disney threw its hat in the ring with Pocahontas, captivating audiences with its lush animation and heartfelt storytelling.

In this arena of heavyweights, Apollo 13 carved out its niche, offering a different kind of thrill. This...

"Houston, we have a problem." This is easily one of my all-time favorite space movies. Ron Howard's docu-drama thriller Apollo 13 first opened in theaters in the summer of 1995, celebrating its 29th anniversary this year. The old 35mm trailer scanner YouTube recently posted a crisp 2160p scan of the original Apollo 13 trailer. Though this actually plays more like a teaser, setting up the story and stakes and characters without showing too much (the full trailer is also available right below it). In this movie based on a true story, NASA must devise a strategy to return Apollo 13 (which launched in April 1970) to Earth safely after the spacecraft undergoes massive internal damage putting the lives of the three astronauts on board in jeopardy. Starring Tom Hanks as Jim Lovell, Kevin Bacon as Jack Swigert, Bill Paxton Fred Haise, and Ed Harris on the ground as Flight Director Gene Kranz.

Ron Howard's 1995 film "Apollo 13" is an effective thriller even when forearmed with the knowledge that the three astronauts depicted returned to Earth okay. For those unfamiliar with the Apollo 13 mission, in April of 1970, Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise took a shuttle into space, hoping to land on the moon. An electrical problem, however, caused an explosion on the craft, and the astronauts lost a great deal of their oxygen supply. With resources nil and communication limited, the astronauts had to find a way to survive in space and return to Earth alive. Sadly, they didn't get to walk on the moon. 

In Howard's film, the astronauts were played by Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, and Bill Paxton, while Ed Harris played their contact back at NASA. The film was nominated for nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won two for Best Sound and Best Editing. It...

Val Kilmer turned down the role of Jack Swigert in Apollo 13 to star in The Ghost and the Darkness instead. Kilmer's decision cost him a reunion with his former Tombstone co-star Bill Paxton, who played Fred Haise in Apollo 13. Despite missing out on Apollo 13, Kilmer's career has many highlights, with Tombstone being one of them.

Val Kilmer was nearly cast in an award-winning space movie from 1995 that would have doubled as a special Tombstone reunion. The '90s were an outstanding decade for the actor. After beginning the decade portraying Jim Morrison in The Doors, Kilmer followed that up with standout performances in Tombstone, Batman Forever, Heat, and The Prince of Egypt, among others. Even before that, however, Kilmer rose to familiarity after playing Iceman, the arch nemesis of Tom Cruise's character, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, in 1986's Top Gun.

Through 2023, Val Kilmer's most recent role...

Throughout its more than a century-long existence, Hollywood has turned to patriotic stories to bring audiences together. These stories highlight some impressive feats of American history, historic figures and the spirit of the country. Everything from sci-fi epics to historic dramas have proven to be great vehicles for telling these moving, inspirational stories of unity, hope and perseverance.

Patriotic movies do a great job of impressing audiences, often earning impressive sums at the box office. These movies have especially great word of mouth support, especially when related to significant events in American history. When combined with equally popular tropes like a solid underdog story, these films go the extra mile in pleasing audiences, some of whom make traditions out of watching them.

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American Sniper

Directed by Clint Eastwood, American Sniper told the story of famed sniper Chris Kyle during his deployments to Iraq.

Parabolas have their ups and downs. On the upside, the alternating arcs of a parabolic flight can replicate gravity-free conditions inside an aircraft, which makes the ideal environment for filming space movies like "Apollo 13." Kevin Bacon, however — who plays Command Module Pilot Jack Swigert in the film — has firsthand knowledge of parabolic flight's icky downside.

1995's "Apollo 13" is a Ron Howard special, the type of crisp, well-performed rescue story that he also tells in this year's "Thirteen Lives," his film about rescuing a soccer team from a cave in Thailand. Howard's earlier film takes its audience through NASA's greatest "successful failure" — the scrubbed 1970 moon mission that turned into an improvised trek back to Earth for the trio of astronauts aboard. Tom Hanks, as Commander Jim Lovell, and Bill Paxton, as Lunar Module Pilot Fred Haise, join Bacon in one of the finest space movies of all time.

Apollo 13 turned 25 this week, and it remains a movie I can watch anytime. It’s not because I’m incredibly into space mission stuff, but because it’s a movie that’s all about solving problems, which is unusual for most narratives. Traditional narratives thrive on conflict, especially interpersonal conflict. Apollo 13 has one big problem—how to get astronauts Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks), Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon), and Fred Haise (Bill Paxton) …...

To entertain and bring audiences together, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has organized weekly watch parties of some of their most iconic films. Every Saturday, starting May 16th, audiences can watch a Universal Pictures film along with special guests and hosts for fans around the world to share reactions and discuss their favorite scenes together on Twitter.

In order to join, simply follow the hosts on Twitter, buy or rent the weekend's movie at any retailer, and press play at exactly 1pm Pt / 4pm Et / 9pm BST! Select titles will also include a pre-show 15 minutes prior. Follow and use the designated hashtag for each title to participate and discuss with friends and other excited fans. The May schedule is included below with additional watch parties and special guests announcing soon.

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This month you can watch the night He came home from the safety of your own home like never before when Universal Pictures Home Entertainment kicks off their weekly Twitter watch parties with Halloween (2018).

Hosted by Blumhouse with special guests David Gordon Green, Jamie Lee Curtis, and more, the Halloween (2018) screening will begin at 4:00pm Et on Saturday, May 16th at 4:00pm Et, and viewers are encouraged to use the #HalloweenAtHome hashtag. For more details on the Twitter watch parties, check out the official press release:

Press Release: Universal City, California, May 12, 2020 – To entertain and bring audiences together, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has organized weekly watch parties of some of their most iconic films. Every Saturday, starting May 16th, audiences can watch a Universal Pictures film along with special guests and hosts for fans around the world to share reactions and discuss their favorite scenes together on Twitter.

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has is getting in on the movie watch parties by announcing their very own Twitter watch parties with some of their own classic films to bring audiences together.

Starting on May the 16th with Halloween audiences can watch a Universal Pictures film along with special guests and hosts for fans around the world to share reactions and discuss their favourite scenes together on Twitter.

In order to join, simply follow the hosts on Twitter. Unlike others who have been showing their films for free with a small donation to charity, you will have to buy or rent the weekend’s movie at any retailer, and press play at exactly 1pm Pt / 4pm Et / 9pm BST! Follow and use the designated hashtag for each title to participate and discuss with friends and other excited fans.

Each and every Saturday will feature a different film, host and a number of special guests.

Almost 50 years to the day after the liftoff of the ill-fated 1970 space mission for America's third Moon landing, director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer's acclaimed film Apollo 13 returns to movie theaters in a special three-day-only presentation from Fathom Events, Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment.

Apollo 13 will play April 5, 6 and 8, blasting off in more than 600 movie theaters nationwide. A full list of theater locations is available on the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change). Apollo 13 boasts a star-studded cast, featuring Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise, Ed Harris and Kathleen Quinlan, but its even more remarkable achievement may be how director Howard executes a story of perseverance, unity and commitment to a higher purpose. Twenty-five years after its initial release - and a half-century after the arduous, near-fatal journey that made legends out of astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise and...

‘Apollo 13’ Lifts Off Again in Cinemas Nationwide This April, 50 Years After the Breathtaking Crisis in Space. For Three Days Only, Ron Howard’s Box-Office Blockbuster

Returns to the Big Screen for its 25th Anniversary

Almost 50 years to the day after the liftoff of the ill-fated 1970 space mission for America’s third Moon landing, director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer’s acclaimed film “Apollo 13” returns to movie theaters in a special three-day-only presentation from Fathom Events, Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment.

Tickets are available at www.FathomEvents.com or participating movie theater box offices.

“Apollo 13” will play April 5, 6 and 8, blasting off in more than 600 movie theaters nationwide. A full list of theater locations is available on the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

“Apollo 13” boasts a star-studded cast, featuring Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise, Ed Harris and Kathleen Quinlan,...

Late film and television stars David Cassidy, Roger Moore, Adam West, Jerry Lewis and Bill Paxton were honored at the 2018 Screen Actors Guild Awards‘ In Memoriam segment.

Other notable stars honored were Jeanne Moreau, Martin Landau, John Herd, Sam Shepard, Nelsan Ellis, Dick Gregory, Jerry Van Dyke, Della Reese, Jim Nabors, Erin Moran and Don Rickles (among others).

Cassidy, a former teen heartthrob widely known for his starring role as Keith Partridge on the 1970s series The Partridge Family, died from organ failure Nov. 21 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was 67.

In February 2017, Cassidy exclusively revealed to People that he was battling dementia.

Los Angeles – A shock occurred on Oscar Sunday when it was announced that popular actor Bill Paxton had died after complications during surgery. He had appeared in classic films like “The Terminator,” “Weird Science” “Aliens” “One False Move,” “True Lies,” “Apollo 13” and “Titanic,” and the HBO series “Big Love.” He was 61.

He was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and as an eight year old appeared in pictures as John F. Kennedy came out of Hotel Texas there on the morning of November 22th, 1963. His film debut was in Jonathan Demme’s “Crazy Mama,” (1975), followed by small roles in “Stripes” (1981), “Streets of Fire” and “The Terminator” (both 1984). After a cult appearance as Chet in “Weird Science” (1985), he had prominent roles as Private Hudson in “Aliens” (1986), Dale “Hurricane” Dixon in “One False Move” (1992), clueless Simon in “True Lies” (1994), Astronaut Fred Haise in “Apollo 13” (1995), Brock Lovett in the modern part of...

Amanda Seyfried is grieving the sudden loss of her on-screen dad, Bill Paxton.

“He was an amazing and supportive father-figure to me in my early career,” she tells People. “Incredibly inspired and full of life at every turn, he made you feel like everything was possible. This is a terrible loss.”

The actress, 31, starred opposite Paxton, who died at the age of 61, in the polygamy HBO drama Big Love from 2006 to 2011.

Other stars have honored the late actor, including Ginnifer Goodwin, who played one of his three wives in Big Love, as well as Jamie Lee Curtis, director James Cameron,...

The acting community continues to mourn Bill Paxton’s untimely death on Sunday.

Princess Bride actor Cary Elwes, who worked with the late actor on 1996’s Twister, tells People he counted Paxton as “a dear friend for a long time.”

“He was a beautiful soul with a very infectious sense of humor,” says Elwes, 54. “He had that twinkle in his eye like he knew that we were all on this amazing ride called life and we better strap ourselves in and enjoy it.

“ a man who had obviously been brought up with not just common courtesy but important values and...

Hours after it was announced that Bill Paxton passed away on Sunday, a commercial featuring the actor coincidentally aired during the Oscars.

During a break in the first half of the 89th Academy Awards, an older Rolex commercial aired that included a montage of actors — including Harrison Ford — in numerous films wearing the watch brand.

Included in the mashup of film footage was Paxton’s appearance in Titanic, in which he appeared as character Brock Lovett.

On Sunday, People confirmed that Paxton died due to complications from surgery at the age of 61.

“It is with heavy hearts we share the...

Bill Paxton died Saturday due to complications from surgery, his family announced Sunday. He was 61. 

The actor leaves behind a long career of movie and TV roles. Some of his most memorable parts were as the sarcastic Private Hudson in Aliens (1986), as astronaut Fred Haise in Apollo 13 (1995), as storm chaser Bill Harding in Twister (1996), as underwater explorer Brock Lovett in Titanic and, on the small screen, as polygamist Bill Henrickson on HBO's Big Love.

Take a closer look at five of Paxton's most memorable roles below.

Aliens (1986)

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We’re absolutely shocked to report that Bill Paxton has died at the age of 61, due to complications from surgery. This was confirmed to multiple outlets by his family, who issued the following statement:

“It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Bill Paxton has passed away due to complications from surgery… A loving husband and father, Bill began his career in Hollywood working on films in the art department and went on to have an illustrious career spanning four decades as a beloved and prolific actor and filmmaker. Bill’s passion for the arts was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth and tireless energy were undeniable. We ask to please respect the family’s wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their adored husband and father.”

Having gone toe-to-toe with aliens, a terminator, and a predator, Bill Paxton was a huge presence...

Actor Bill Paxton died due to complications from surgery, People confirms.

“It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Bill Paxton has passed away due to complications from surgery,” a family representative said in a statement. “A loving husband and father, Bill began his career in Hollywood working on films in the art department and went on to have an illustrious career spanning four decades as a beloved and prolific actor and filmmaker. Bill’s passion for the arts was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth and tireless energy were undeniable. We ask to please...

You know you’re watching a remarkable film when even though you know how it’s going to end, you still hold your breath, doubting the outcome.

That’s the level of anxiety director Ron Howard pulls off with Apollo 13, based on Nasa’s 1970 ill-fated space mission that captured the attention of the world.

Astronauts Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks), Fred Haise (Bill Paxton) and Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon) are successfully launched into space with the goal of landing a man on the moon for the third time. But when one of the ship’s oxygen tanks explodes, the astronauts on board and the mission control team back on Earth frantically search for ways to keep the ship operational and bring the men home.

The tension is palpable, but what’s so amazing is that no one panics — the astronauts swallow their fear and carry on, engineers solve problems they never imagined would need solving,...

Not all Hollywood blockbusters are about rampaging dinosaurs, time-traveling cyborgs or spandex-clad heroes.

Some big-budget movies get by just fine focusing on real-life moments of danger and drama. "Apollo 13" is one of those films.

Released 20 years ago today on June 30, 1995, here are 20 things you need to know about how director Ron Howard and star Tom Hanks worked to deliver one of the best space movies in the history of always.

1. It may be one of the most iconic lines in movie history, but "Houston, we have a problem" isn't exactly what was said during the mission. Jim Lovell actually said, "Houston, we've had a problem." The edit was made for the film because "we've had" implies that the problem is over.

2. On that note, Jim Lovell wasn't the only astronaut to speak that famous line. Jack Swigert first radioed in with "Okay, Houston -- we've had a problem here.

For the sixth consecutive year, thousands of movie lovers from around the globe descended upon Hollywood for the TCM Classic Film Festival. The 2015 festival took take place Thursday, March 26 – Sunday, March 29, 2015 and no matter your favorite genre, attendees were treated to an extensive lineup of great movies, appearances by legendary stars and filmmakers, fascinating presentations and panel discussions, special events and more.

Friday night’s screening of Apollo 13 was definitely one of the most exciting events of the festival. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Ron Howard’s impressive telling of the nearly doomed mission of the 3 astronauts aboard Apollo 13 looked as spectacular as the first time audiences saw it 20 years ago.

Host and long-time Nasa enthusiast Alex Trebek was on hand to introduce the film, as well as introduce fans in attendance to the real Captain Jim Lovell (played in the film by Tom Hanks). Also joining them on...

10. Waterworld

Directed by: Kevin Reynolds

It could be the flop of all flops. At the time, “Waterworld” was the most expensive film ever made. Starring Kevin Costner, “Waterworld” is a science-fiction/fantasy film taking place roughly 500 years after the polar ice caps melted in the beginning of the 21st century, effectively covering the entire world with water. Dirt has become a commodity and an unknown traveler named “the Mariner” (Costner) is trying to find anywhere to trade his stash. The catch: he’s a mutant, with gills, allowing him to breathe underwater. He is joined by a woman named Helen (Jeannie Tripplehorn) and child named Enola (Tina Majorino) with an elaborate map tattooed on her back. They sail the world and encounter various groups of survivors. They are pursued by a group of evil forces, led by an eye-patched man called “the Deacon” (Dennis Hopper). The special effects are actually pretty impressive,...

The obligatory movie catchphrase…memorable golden dialogue for the cinematic soul. What film fan does not enjoy reciting and repeating their favorite movie quotes? After all, there are countless catchphrases in films–some are famous, some are familiar, some are obscure. Still, paraphrasing movie quips has become an art onto itself?

So what are your all-time movie catchphrases? Perhaps it is Jimmy Cagney’s “You dirt rat…you killed my brother?”. Maybe it is Cary Grant’s “Judy, Judy, Judy”? Or how about Lauren Bacall’s “You know how to whistle, don’t you? Just blow…” Whatever movie catchphrases catches your fancy is fine so long as it brings up memories of the film or film characters tat have made a big impression on your cinema experiences.

The Lip Service: The Top 10 Movie Catchphrases selections are: (in alphabetical order according to film title):

1.) “Fasten your seat belts, it...

The wait is over! After countless festival screenings and a blockbuster debut Stateside, Alfonso Cuarón's Gravity is finally initiating its landing sequence for UK shores. The Sandra Bullock-George Clooney thriller has already been declared the greatest space film ever made by a certain James Cameron, and it's following in a long line of movie masterpieces that have embraced the infinite celestial darkness.

Digital Spy takes a look at 9 space movies we think are essential viewing ahead of Gravity's release on November 8. Before you read on, it's best to establish the ground rules: these are all films that in some way feature men, women or robots of Earth exploring space. Star Wars is strictly fantasy so doesn't make the list and Moon misses out because, well, it mostly takes place on the moon!

Our pre-Gravity recommendations (in no particular order) and where to watch them are as follows.

You can finally bring home Ron Howard's classic tale of real-life space drama home in 1080p this April. Apollo 13 will be released on Blu-ray on April 13, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the harrowing space mission and the 15th anniversary of the film. We don't have any pricing details or cover art as of yet, but you can take a look at the massive amount of special features on this new release below. The film stars Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise, Ed Harris, Kathleen Quinlan and Mary Kate Schellhardt.

Less than a year after the world marveled at man's first moon walk - and only three years after the deadly Apollo 1 fire - the American public thought of the April 1970 Apollo 13 moon mission as just another "routine" space flight. But soon, four words from Spacecraft Commander Jim Lovell would change all that: "Houston, we have a problem.

Star Trek fans not only get to celebrate a new movie in a few weeks, but they also can now celebrate the 35th anniversary of fandom's oldest organized club. That's right, Starfleet is turning the big 3-5 in May, and continues to be the longest active Star Trek fan organization in the world with 3,500 members living on four different continents. There are more than 200 Starfleet chapters throughout the United States and Canada. Starfleet will celebrate with its annual conference, being held this August in Greensboro, N.C., that will be attended by Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise, who himself is a member of Starfleet. Membership costs $15 a year -- less than the cost to spend a morning at a typical convention, so it's amazing this membership base isn't larger. If every member paid their due, ...