Synopsis: When a Martian spaceship lands in a small town, scientist Clayton Forrester (Gene Barry) must team up with the US government to save humanity from imminent annihilation. 

Brace yourself for the 73rd-anniversary screening of THE WAR OF THE WORLDS (1953), restored in 4K! Starring Gene Barry and Ann Robinson, produced by George Pal and directed by Byron Haskin, this Academy Award winner for Best Special Effects brings H. G. Wells’ chilling vision of a Martian invasion to explosive life. Sinister war machines, fiery destruction and relentless suspense make this landmark adventure one of the greatest science-fiction classics of all time!

A friend of Mr. and Mrs. George Pal and a longtime torchbearer for Pal’s legacy, event host producer-director Arnold Leibovit will introduce the films, sharing personal memories and behind-the-scenes stories about the man and his extraordinary worlds of wonder.

Signed Blu-ray editions of the newly restored PUPPETOONS as well as THE TIME MACHINE Remastered Soundtrack CD Score will be available for purchase in the lobby.