Titanic to Be Re-Released in 3D for 100th Anniversary

[V.C. Brunswick]

Coming soon to a theater near you: A movie you saw on the big screen seven times in 1997.

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's doomed maiden voyage, Paramount Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox are re-releasing James Cameron's 1997 Oscar winner 'Titanic' on April 6, 2012. But that's not all! This time around, when Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet set sail, they'll be in 3D.

In a statement, Cameron said, "There's a whole generation that's never seen 'Titanic' as it was meant to be seen, on the big screen. And this will be 'Titanic' as you've never seen it before, digitally re-mastered at 4K and painstakingly converted to 3D. With the emotional power intact and the images more powerful than ever, this will be an epic experience for fans and newcomers alike."

Paramount will also be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2012. "Paramount has had the pleasure of introducing audiences to some of the all-time classics of cinema during that century of moviemaking and we cannot think of a better way to mark the occasion than with this re-release of 'Titanic'," Brad Grey, chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures, said.

'Titanic' is the second highest-grossing film of all time. The film pulled in over $600 million in the U.S. and $1.2 billion overseas. Only 'Avatar,' also directed by Cameron, has earned more money in theaters, grossing $750 million domestically for a combined worldwide gross of nearly $2.8 billion.

http://www.popeater.com/2011/05/19/titanic-re-released-3d-100th-anniversary/

"What do you think of it so far?"
"Rubbish!" -- Morecambe & Wise

 

[Marc Chevalier]

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Well, the clothes were pretty good. Especially the authentic vintage Edwardian ones, many of which were utterly destroyed during the sinking scenes...

 

[LizzieMaine]

No matter how much they jazz it up, the boat still sinks in the end.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

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Will they make this one in 3-D as well?



[video=youtube_share;36Z-mY3kUlk]http://youtu.be/36Z-mY3kUlk[/video]

 

[rue]

I wonder if he'll add some of the scenes that were cut out, due to the movie already being too long. He promised he would do it when it was rereleased. I'm guessing the answer is no

3D.... ugh.

 

[JohnnyDollar]

So taking a crap movie, cranking it up to 4K, making it 3 -D is going to make it better?

As Grand Pappy Dollar always said: "Ya can't polish a turd."

 

[rue]

Crap? Personally I really liked it, but then again I've been obsessed by the Titanic since I was a little girl.

To each his own [huh]

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

As a Morecambe & Wise fan, I would love to have seen Titanic as a "play what Ernie wrote." lol

 

[Marc Chevalier]

So taking a crap movie, cranking it up to 4K, making it 3 -D is going to make it better?

As Grand Pappy Dollar always said: "Ya can't polish a turd."

I'll really feel that way if they ever re-release "Public Enemies" in 3-D.

 

[JohnnyDollar]

I'll really feel that way if they ever re-release "Public Enemies" in 3-D.

There are a long list of movies that should never be made into 3-D - should have never been made really. Pearl Harbor is another one for me.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

There are a long list of movies that should never be made into 3-D - should have never been made really. Pearl Harbor is another one for me.

Gosh yes. This topic could be a thread in itself.


First up: "The Great Gatsby" in 3-D. Pointless.

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

Guess it won't be long before Casablanca and Gone With The Wind re-emerge in 3D

 

[m0nk]

This isn't the only one that will be re-released in 3D this year. Star Wars Episode I will be hitting theaters sometime this year in 3D as well. Personally, though I did enjoy both movies, and I did see them both in the theater during their first run, I can't say I'll be going back to the theater for either... and especially not in 3D.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

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Is a revival of "Smell-O-Vision" far behind? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smell-O-Vision

 

[rue]

Guess it won't be long before Casablanca and Gone With The Wind re-emerge in 3D

Bite your tongue V.C.! When that happens, it will be the first time that I will picket something.

 

[rue]

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Is a revival of "Smell-O-Vision" far behind? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smell-O-Vision

God help us :eeek:

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

but then again I've been obsessed by the Titanic.

Me too but there's always A Night To Remember to satisfy the obsession.

 

[Mrs Chaddsley_Corbett]

I never saw the movie, so it may be an ideal opportunity to catch up with it, all be it, decades later

 

[Marc Chevalier]

I never saw the movie, so it may be an ideal opportunity to catch up with it, all be it, decades later

I won't give away the ending, then.

 

[Atomic Age]

3D is dieing a slow death. Films are not not making as much money in 3d as they do in their flat versions. In fact I think its likely that by the time The Hobbit comes out, the 3D version will be an insignificant addition to its box office.

Doug