“Top Gun” is finally officially coming to IMAX 3D for a six-day theatrical run on February 8, 2013, followed by a Blu-ray 3D release.
Paramount Pictures’ 1986 classic from the late director Tony Scott, producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, and starring Tom Cruise, was re-mastered for the big screen from high-resolution original negative scans and painstakingly converted to 3D by Legend3D under the supervision of the film’s director, Tony Scott. San Diego-based Legend3D made a groundbreaking deal to put up a significant percentage of the cost to convert and release the film in exchange for a piece of any profits.
The “Top Gun” Blu-ray 3D set will include a 2D version on a disc with a six-part documentary on the making of the movie, a behind-the-scenes featurette, interviews with Tom Cruise, commentary by producer Jerry Bruckheimer, director Tony Scott, co-screenwriter Jack Epps, Jr. and more.
The story of an elite group of pilots competing to be the best in their class and earn the title of “Top Gun” captured the imagination of a generation and earned a worldwide box office of more $350 million upon its release. The film stars Tom Cruise as Maverick and Kelly McGillis as his civilian instructor. The film also stars Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards and Meg Ryan.
— By Scott Hettrick