On a quest to find out what happened to his missing brother, a scientist, his nephew and their mountain guide discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth.

Steve travels back 3.8 billion years to when life began. Journeying round the oceans, he explores life s first laboratory and discovers how the incredible variety of sea creatures arose, from the first microbes to hagfish and dolphins.

The countdown has begun for the 21st century s most heroic and potentially deadliest expedition. A manned mission to Mars has been the dream of scientists for decades and now Mars Rising explores that dream and the challenges being faced by international space agencies and in laboratories. More than 300 scientists from Canada, the United States, Europe, Chile and Russia have contributed to Mars Rising, a six-part documentary series and a companion to the expedition series Race to Mars. The quest to the secrets of the universe begins on Mars.

The countdown has begun for the 21st century's most heroic and potentially deadliest expedition. A manned mission to Mars has been the dream of scientists for decades—and now Mars Rising explores that dream and the challenges being faced by international space agencies and in laboratories. More than 300 scientists from Canada, the United States, Europe, Chile and Russia have contributed to Mars Rising, a six-part documentary series and a companion to the expedition series Race to Mars. The quest to the secrets of the universe begins—on Mars.

I picked out this stinker in a hurry. The synopsis on the DVD cover seemed interesting at first glance. Scott Glenn was in it. But most of all it was set in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Exotic locations fascinate me. Big mistake!

Young journalist Lina Woodberry sets out to begin her new mission, one that promises to be as exciting and adventurous as always. The one thing she looks forward to is meeting all the famous people from the arts and culture world who are on the approaching cruise ship.