3D Movies

STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE 3D

Yes, it’s been re-released in 3D! This prequel film from 1999 has been given the 3D treatment and is in theaters now. It looks like all the Star Wars films are going to be re-released, likely in 3D. Watch this blog for more news.

The Great Gatsbsy film will be in 3D

The classic novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald is getting the screen treatment in 3D. The film is not due for release until December 2012, but no doubt the anticipation for this one will be high. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Gatsby, Tobey Maguire as Carraway, and Carey Mulligan as Daisy.

It will be directed by Baz Luhrmann, who also directed the films Moulin Rouge!, Romeo + Juliet, and Strictly Ballroom.

Martin Scorsese’s 3D film Hugo to be released Nov., 25th, 2011

Martin Scorsese’s first foray into 3D will be released later this month. It’s said to employ subtle use of 3D that supports the story, and doesn’t just use 3D for 3D’s sake.

The film is based on the children’s book “The Invention of Hugo Cabret” by Brian Selznick, and stars Johnny Depp, Jude Law, Asa Butterfield, and Christopher Lee.

See a trailer on this film’s official Website: http://www.hugomovie.com

Titanic to get 3D treatment for 2012

The blockbuster film Titanic by James Cameron will be converted to 3D and released in theaters in April of 2012. This is around the time of the 100th anniversary of the actual Titanic ship sinking (but I’m sure the film will not tank!). A few scenes have already been converted to 3D, and received a screening at Paramount Studios yesterday.

THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN – directed by Steven Spielberg

This will be a motion-capture 3-D film released in December 2011 just in time for the holidays! Based on the graphicbooks of The Adventues of Tintin by HERGE. It’s co-presented by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson.

Original music by John Williams!

This one is on my “must-see” list.

THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN – sequel directed by Peter Jackson

I used to read The Adventures of TinTin as a child, and those are warm memories, indeed. Now I find out that Peter Jackson is due to direct a movie of The Adventures of TinTin!

The first movie in The Adventures of TinTin series is directed by Steven Spielberg, and presented by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson, and due to be released for the December 2011 holiday season.

The Hobbit films will be 3D

Peter Jackson on location filming The Hobbit in 3D

The Hobbit, the book by by J.R.R. Tolkien, will be made into two 3D films, directed by Peter Jackson.

The first part will be titled The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, and will be released on December 14, 2012, and the second part titled The Hobbit: There and Back Again will be released on December 13, 2013.

It’s not that surprising that The Hobbit will be directed by Peter Jackson. Jackson, who directed the very successful Lord of the Rings trilogy, was the logical choice for the new series, but Guillermo Del Toro was also considering making the films for a time.

Filming is underway in New Zealand – where the Lord of the Rings films were also shot.

‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ is now shooting in 3D

The latest Spider-Man movie is now in production! It’s being produced by Columbia Pictures, with a release date of July 3, 2012. It’s directed by Marc Webb, who has made films such as 500 Days of Summer.

Andrew Garfield plays Peter Parker / Spider-Man, and Emma Stone plays Gwen Stacy. The movie has such stars as Martin Sheen, Denis Leary and Sally Field.

The Matrix Sequels to be 3D – is it true?

The rumours are that Keanu Reeves mentioned that the Wachowski brothers may be working on writing the sequels to the Matrix films. They are apparently to be in 3D. So far, this news only seems to a rumour, but it’s a pretty cool one! I’ll post more information when it becomes available.

Avatar on Blu-ray 3D this December

Avatar is going to be available on Blu-ray 3D with the purchase of a Panasonic 3D TV beginning December 1st this year.  This is a special promotion for the time being and it’s not known when Avatar will be available on 3D Blu-ray without the purchase of a Panasonic TV. This first 3D release will not contain any bonus features and will be the same cut seen in theaters.