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Transcendence [videorecording] / Alcon Entertainment presents ; in association with DMG Entertainment ; a Straight Up Films production ; a film by Wally Pfister ; produced by Andrew A. Kosove [and six others] ; written by Jack Paglen ; directed by Wally Pfister.

Summary:

Dr. Will Caster is the foremost researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence, working to create a sentient machine that combines the collective intelligence of everything ever known with the full range of human emotions. His highly controversial experiments take on dangerous implications when his consciousness is uploaded into one such program.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (119 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Distributor: Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2014]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Title from web page.
Special features: What is Transcendence? ; Wally Pfister: a singular vision.
Participant or Performer Note:
Johnny Depp, Morgan Freeman, Rebecca Hall, Kate Mara, Cillian Murphy, Paul Bettany.
Target Audience Note:
Rating: PG-13; for sci-fi action and violence, some bloody images, brief strong language and sensuality.
System Details Note:
DVD; Region 1; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround; dual-layer format.
Language Note:
English, French or Spanish dialogue; Spanish, English or French subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Subject:
Artificial intelligence > Drama.
Swarm intelligence > Drama.
Scientists > Drama.
Genre:
Feature films.
Science fiction films.

Available copies

  • 21 of 21 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 21 total copies.
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Summary: Dr. Will Caster is the foremost researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence, working to create a sentient machine that combines the collective intelligence of everything ever known with the full range of human emotions. His highly controversial experiments take on dangerous implications when his consciousness is uploaded into one such program.