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'Titanic' Replica Ship Seeking Fans for Cruise

Britt Hayes — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:14:01 +0000

An Australian billionaire is building a replica of the Titanic in a Chinese shipyard, and he’s hoping to get a boatload of fans on board for the experience. Australian rich person Clive Palmer is working with Blue Star Line and a Finnish naval architecture firm to build the Titanic II, a replica of the ill-fated [...]

'Mythbusters' Settles the 'Titanic' Debate: Did Jack Have to Die?

Mike Sampson — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:37:32 +0000

It was a debate that had raged since 'Titanic' hit theaters 25 years ago: did Rose leave Jack to die by not letting him up on the board as they floated in the ocean. James Cameron maintains that the board would have only been big enough for one of them and Jack died valiantly, letting Rose live. Others argue that they could have at least tried to fit work it so both of them could have survived. But would it have actually worked? 'Mythbusters' to the rescue!

Ominous Australian Billionaire To Build Titanic 2

Patrick Bateman — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:50:46 +0000

Queensland billionaire Clive Palmer has commissioned a Chinese company to build a replica of the Titanic to sail between England and North America in late 2016. Obviously, everyone’s first thought when the announcement came was, “Will it sink?” Palmer’s answers weren’t exactly instilling confidence. “Of course it will sink if you put a hole in [...]

Did Author Morgan Robertson Predict the Sinking of the Titanic in His Book, 'Futility'?

Shauna Wright — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:12:36 +0000

You know the story: a supposedly unsinkable ship hits an iceberg and meets a tragic end, killing most of the passengers on board. But it wasn’t the the Titanic — it was actually a fictional ship called the Titan, written about in a book published 14 years before the famed Titanic set sail on its doomed voyage.

Enjoy The Titanic Menu at our Titanic Experience Saturday

Lite 98.7 — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:20:04 +0000

A Houston restaurant, named Cullens, is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Titanic disaster by offering the same 10-course meal that was served to first-class passengers the night the ship went down. A bottle of 1900 Armagnac brandy will also be served. The dinner for 12 costs $12,000.

'Titanic' in Super 3D Will Give You the Ultimate Shipwreck Experience

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:48:19 +0000

Have you seen ‘Titanic 3D’ yet? If you haven’t, you might just want to wait until the film is re-released again, this time in Super 3D. We were able to obtain some footage of what ‘Titanic’ looks like when treated with this new technology, and let’s just say you’ll never see the movie in the same way again.

Another Ship Takes the Titanic Route on Its 100th Anniversary and Hits a…Snag

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:40:33 +0000

The sinking of the RMS Titanic reached its 100th anniversary and one ship has dared to re-create its route.

But, like the maiden voyage of the ill-fated ship, things haven’t gone smoothly.

Adele's '21′ Will Match 'Titanic' Soundtrack for Chart Record

Jessica Sager — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:03:58 +0000

Sounds like Adele indeed turned her sorrow into treasured gold — then into treasured platinum, and next week into a Billboard chart record. Billboard reports that amid a week of few new releases, the British chanteuse is slated to top their Billboard 200 chart for the 16th nonconsecutive week, tying the record previously set by the ‘Titanic’ soundtrack.

Jewelry Clerk Panics When Leo DiCaprio Shows Up

Dave Wheeler — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:24:38 +0000

An Australian jeweler feared she was about to be robbed by a shady American, that shady American was none other than Leonardo DiCaprio. According to TMZ, the clerk named Linda, works at The Family Jewels shop in Sydney. She panicked when she saw two big men walk into her store and stand guard at the door. [...]

Boat Named 'Titanic II' Sinks on First Trip to Sea

Eric Meier — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:45:55 +0000

Earlier this year we gave you the chance to experience an elegant night on the Titanic with our Titanic Experience. We must have inspired someone to bring back the Titanic; although, it seems that name is not without its curses. Though the name Titanic has a bad reputation in the shipping world, boat owner Mark [...]

'Titanic' Getting Re-Released In 3-D Next Year

Trudy — Fri, 20 May 2011 15:37:06 +0000

Paramount announced yesterday that it will re-release the Oscar-winning movie 'Titanic' in 3-D on April 6, 2012. In a statement, the film's director, James Cameron, said, "There's a whole generation that's never seen 'Titanic' as it was meant to be seen, on the big screen. And this will be 'Titanic' as you've never seen it before, digitally re-mastered at 4K and painstakingly converted to 3D. With the emotional power intact and the images more powerful than ever, this will be an epic experience for fans and newcomers alike."

Titanic Experience Photos

Eric Meier — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:07:43 +0000

It was a fantastic night enjoying the elegance and majesty of the Titanic last night at the Stanley Theatre in Utica. Make sure you see our behind the scenes videos. Did we spot you at our event?

Behind the Scenes at Titanic Experience 2011 [VIDEOS]

Eric Meier — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:45:08 +0000

The Titanic Experience 2011 was held at the Stanley Theatre in Utica, NY on April 14, 2011. Townsquare Media of Utica hosted the evening in honor of the 99th anniversary of the voyage of the Titanic and we take you behind the scenes.

The Heart Of The Ocean Sketch From Titanic Sold

Dave Wheeler — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:18:46 +0000

You’ll never forget the scene in “Titanic” where Jack Dawson sketches Rose Calvert on a couch wearing the Heart of the Ocean. One lucky bidder will be able to own the sketch, actually drawn by director James Cameron. The charming piece of memorabilia is expected to go for somewhere between $10,000 and $15,000 at auction. [...]