Disney will unveil its long-awaited converted 3D version of "The Lion King" at 6 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 20) during this year's D23 Expo in Anaheim, Ca. Then the studio will introduce the animated classic publicly at its own El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood and a national limited three-week theatrical … [Read more...]
Potter wraps great in 3D & record IMAX
July 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
After Warner Bros. Pictures had to scrap 3D on its penultimate "Harry Potter" episode last year, the studio and IMAX got it right this time with the finale "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 2," opening in a record number of IMAX theaters this week and record advance ticket … [Read more...]
Eye-opening Arabia via IMAX 3D
May 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
"Arabia 3D" represents the first major film production filmed entirely in Saudia Arabia, the first to feature aerial photography of some of the country's mosques and world's largest gathering of humans -- 3 million Muslims in the annual hajj pilgrimage -- and one of the few films to showcase the … [Read more...]
Lion King 3D for theaters/Blu-ray
May 26, 2011 By 2 Comments
Disney's 3D version of "The Lion King" is finally set for release, but while it is getting a theatrical run on Sept. 16, it will be short-lived as the Blu-ray 3D version follows quickly on Oct. 4. It was Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment that announced a two-week domestic run of "The Lion … [Read more...]
“Rio” 3D biggest opening of 2011
April 19, 2011 By 1 Comment
"Rio" does 3D, animation, humor, music, and overall entertainment pretty well. But it does none of those things extremely well except, perhaps, for the computer animation. What it did best was open bigger than any movie this year with $39.2 million. It will likely surpass "The Green Hornet" and … [Read more...]
Tron, Tangled, Tahiti; Top 7 Blu-ray 3D
April 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Most movies released in 3D in theaters are being released for 3D in the home simultaneous with the standard Blu-ray release. More than a handful of notable titles have been released on Blu-ray 3D (and even 3D DVD) in recent days. Here is a breakdown in order of 3D quality, followed by the content … [Read more...]
“Mars” IMAX 3D impact at JPL
March 9, 2011 By 1 Comment
"Mars Needs Moms," the latest performance-capture 3D movie from producer Robert Zemeckis and Walt Disney Studios, opens Friday, March 11, on more than 256 IMAX screens, including 211 in the U.S. The clever and fun film about a young boy (Seth Green) who secretly climbs aboard a spaceship to try to … [Read more...]
Bieber 3D rivals Sandler, Aniston
February 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Never say never to Justin Bieber and the power of his fans. The 3D "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" topped $30 million at the box-office this weekend, only slightly edged out of the top spot for now but in a virtual tie with the Adam Sandler/Jennifer Aniston romantic comedy "Just Go With It." That … [Read more...]
“Sanctum” solid 3D on 194 IMAX screens
February 4, 2011 By 2 Comments
The new adventure thriller "Sanctum," opening today (Feb. 4), is the first feature film release James Cameron has been closely involved with since he directed "Avatar" and it shows. The Universal Pictures release from its recently sold Rogue Pictures about a group of underwater cave explorers who … [Read more...]
“Gnomo-sexual” Elton’s life story
January 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A movie script has already been written about Elton John's life by Lee Hall ("Billy Elliott). It was but one revelation by Sir Elton during a freewheeling meeting with the media Friday afternoon ostensibly to promote Disney's Feb. 11 release of Touchstone Pictures' 3D animated film "Gnomeo & … [Read more...]
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