Nature Is Big Shot at Irvine Imax Festival

IRVINE — See life-size whales without the smell, during the Big Imax Film Festival, a monthlong affair starting Friday at the Edwards 21 Megaplex.

All nine of the fest’s films will be shown daily in 2-D or 3-D on the theater’s 6 1/2-story-tall Imax screen. All but “Into the Deep,” “L5: First City in Space” and “The Living Sea” are Orange County premieres.

Edwards 21 Megaplex is at 65 Fortune. Screenings are $5-$7 each, or three for $15. Information: (714) 832-IMAX or toll free, (888) 332-IMAX.

Here is the schedule films with show times daily, through May 8, except April 21:

* “Into the Deep” (3-D), 10 a.m.

* “Whales,” 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

* “Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets,” 12:45 p.m.

* “Yellowstone,” 2.

* “Hidden Hawaii,” 3:15.

* “Niagara: Miracles, Myths and Magic,” 4:30.

* “The Eruption of Mount St. Helens,” 5:45.

* “L5: First City in Space” (3-D), 8:15 and 10:45.

* “The Living Sea,” 9:30.

Schedule for April 21:

* “Whales,” 11:30 a.m. and 8:15 p.m.

* “Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets,” 12:45 and 7.

* “L5: First City in Space,” 10:45.