Star Trek 2 to be shot in 2D and possibly IMAX
"We're shooting on film, 2-D, and then we'll do a good high-end conversion like the Harry Potter movie and all that. Luckily, with our release date now (May 17th, 2013) we have the months needed to do it right because if you rush it, it never looks good. We were talking about [shooting in IMAX] and I would love to do it. IMAX is my favorite format; I'm a huge fan."
The director wouldn't confirm if Kahn is going to be the villain, saying that it is too early to talk about the fine details just yet. He did call the script "amazing", and claims that it will all be on him if this film gets screwed up. The sets are done, and the film begins shooting next month.
J.J. Abrams then commented on the improvements he hopes to make with Star Trek 2.
"Like many people, you see what you do and you go, 'I really could have done that one better, I should have done that, that was a mistake, more of this, less of that.' You always do that. I'm hoping that as we do the next one, all the mistakes that I've made that I've hopefully learned from, I can bring to this one and hope make it better."
The director then revealed that Cloverfield 2 is still in limbo.
"I wish I could give you an update. We would love to do it if there was an idea that is worth your time. We're playing with some ideas, but we haven't found the one that you go, 'That's the reason to do it.' "
To read more from J.J. Abrams about Star Trek 2:
Star Trek 2 comes to theaters May 17th, 2013 and stars Zoe Saldana, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Benedict Cumberbatch, Anton Yelchin, Simon Pegg, Karl Urban, John Cho. The film is directed by J.J. Abrams.
Cloverfield 2 is in development .
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Movieguy650
I agree. From what i understand shooting in 3D is a pain in the ass. And the only director who likes to do it is Cameron
5 months agoby @movieguy650Flag
Sean
@dan1
I agree. Filming it in 3D is the way to do it.
5 months agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
Lord McLovin of MovieWeb
IMAX all the way @moviegeek like Avatar, make the entire film in IMAX! I would love that!
5 months agoby @ghostmanFlag
Mutant
If it was just going to be shot with 3D camera's I would accept it, but converting it only down grades it.
Leave it as either 2D and IMAX, some films look good in 3D but not all.
5 months agoby @zenderFlag
Tomp1210
Imax 2d is the best format, without a doubt. fills your vision with brilliant hd, the dark knight was unbelievably awesome.
5 months agoby @tomp1210Flag
Zeeman1
Thor was shot 2D and converted to 3D. The space scenes looked amazing and the rest of it looked really good. It looked great in both dimensions.
5 months agoby @zeeman1Flag
Zeeman1
Shooting on film and Imax. thank god.
5 months agoby @zeeman1Flag
AllstarJc
@bawnian-dexeus Same here, what a mood kill
5 months agoby @allstarjcFlag
GROND29
Really happy with this news, I always thought IMAX should be the way film goes, not 3D. Agreed with other posters here, if they are not shooting in 3D then there is no point in converting it, besides they would only show the 3D version in IMAX cinemas and I want 2D!
5 months agoby @grond29Flag
moviegeek
Go for the IMAX!
5 months agoby @moviegeekFlag
felipe-11
@bawnian-dexeus Ugh, me too, IMAX and 2D were the best that could happen to this film, but hey, it's not even confirmed they'll shoot in IMAX :(
I wish more people realized that shooting with IMAX cameras IS the future of filmmaking (at least for big blockbusters), not 3D.
5 months agoby @felipe-11Flag
ROFLitschristian
Boom!
5 months agoby @ROFLitschristianFlag
Jimthar
hopefully they release a 2D version in theaters. i hate 3D.
5 months agoby @jimtharFlag
Dan
2D IMAX would have been the way to go. If you do 3D, film in 3D. Else don't do it at all.
5 months agoby @dan1Flag
Shane Cormier
I thought the world was going to end Dec 2012.
5 months agoby @Shane-CormierFlag
TheDude1
3D conversion is just a terrible idea. Just leave it at 2D and go the IMAX route. That is the best plan.
5 months agoby @thedude1Flag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
I thumbed up because I thought he was going to stick to 2D and lost my marbles when he mentioned IMAX. But now after reading "3D", it just *facepalm*
5 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag