Titanic will be re-released in 3D on April 6, 2012
The release, which marks the 100th anniversary of the Titanic setting sail (April 10th), will present the film in 3D for the first time ever.
Written, directed and produced by Cameron, Titanic is the second highest grossing movie of all time. It is one of only three films to have received a record 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director; and launched the careers of stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.
Called "A spectacular demonstration of what modern technology can contribute to dramatic storytelling" by Variety upon its release in 1997, the long in the works 3D conversion is being overseen by Cameron and his Lightstorm producing partner Jon Landau who produced the hit movie.
Said Cameron, "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."
"This new presentation of Paramount's top-grossing film is particularly special because 2012 is the 100th anniversary of our studio. 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," said Brad Grey, Chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures.
Commented Fox Filmed Entertainment Chairmen and CEOs, Jim Gianopulos and Tom Rothman: "Our 30-plus year relationship with Jim Cameron and Lightstorm has been enormously rewarding, from Aliens to Avatar, and the global phenomenon of Titanic remains one of the greatest sources of pride in our history. We are pleased to allow a new generation of audiences to experience the film in its brilliant digital restoration in 3D."
Titanic was released April 4th, 2012 and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Frances Fisher, Gloria Stuart, Bill Paxton, Bernard Hill. The film is directed by James Cameron.
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Titanictom
This is old news...We where told of this more than 7 months ago!!!
1 year agoby @titanictomFlag
K-Man
I will be watching this on April 14th 2012......on the 100th anniversary of the sinking. That should be a pretty surreal experience.
1 year agoby @k-manFlag
Salem6777
stupid cash grab!
1 year agoby @Salem6777Flag
Nawtnt
James Cameron doing Titanic in 3D? For the next gerenation WTF, I don't expect there will be lots of people who don't know much about Titanic, it is like saying no one has watched Terminator 2.
Titanic is the greatest movie of all time and I think it is a bad idea to re-release in 3D, people who are going to vomit when the ship in the sea because 3D only gives you headaches.
Hopefully this idea doesn't destory careers expect for Cameron's.
1 year agoby @nawtntFlag
Nautical
Lame
1 year agoby @nautical05Flag
Worth5Bucks
now if this said T2 rerelease id be exstatic
1 year agoby @mattbierwagenFlag
Brandon Scott Todd
You know Cameron's gonna make bank before the apocalypse.
1 year agoby @brandon-scott-toddFlag
The Boondock Saint
newcomers are going to hate it because they're going to be going "this is stupid? why the f*ck is this in 3D?" i mean really, what the f*ck is going to be popping out at the screen? and how exactly will it be immersing us into it's world like avatar did, if it's not going to be using gimmicks? the only part that i could see being in 3D is the underwater stuff at the very beginning. f*ck this. EPIC PASS! i don't even like titanic..........
1 year agoby @combatmadness360Flag
Avian
Eh? Wha? Fu-? Not seeing it.
1 year agoby @avian005Flag
Dan
Cash grab.
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
MovieManiac
Cameron is such a hypocrite. He was the person who said that movies should not be converted to 3-D yet he is converting his own movie. Either way, I am not giving this money hungry guy any money to see a movie that I already own.
1 year agoby @moviemaniac66Flag
CUPID
F*ck this sh*t.
1 year agoby @cupidFlag
CelluloidDreams
Titanic 3D ...why!?!?!?
1 year agoby @2movieguysFlag
m2
No thank you Cameron.
1 year agoby @m2Flag
Rudy
OH MY GOD....Please no. Everybody boycott this. This is stupid. Cameron just wont stop getting money!! This is rediculous. WHAT are they gonna show the part where the boiler room people die in 3D???!!
1 year agoby @rudyFlag
ZanyZap
Yes, for sure.
1 year agoby @zanyzapFlag
J. David
I will, in fact be seeing this. Always wanted to see Titanic on the big screen. Who cares if it's in 3D, it'll look spectacular after a three year conversion process. Necessary? No. But I personally don't care
1 year agoby @moviefreak97Flag
Mutant
I've seen only the last 40 minutes of it. I prefer 3-4 hours than 90 minute films, but it depends on the director and the subject.
I will see this for sure
1 year agoby @zenderFlag
thedude-abides
This is sure to be a roller coaster ride of epic proportions. Nevertheless, you won't find me paying money to see a movie I already own, 3D or otherwise.
1 year agoby @thedude-abidesFlag
fanboy
Hell I'll be watching this, that is if it comes to theaters near where I live. And IMAX 3D would be awesome for this film, or just plain IMAX!
1 year agoby @fanboyFlag
jae1169
I think Cameron has been taking lessons from Lucas on how to get people to see things that they have already seen...
1 year agoby @jae1169Flag
felipe-11
Please be in IMAX, please be in IMAX, please be in IMAX...
1 year agoby @felipe-11Flag
Diaigma
Sink me! It's in 3D! . . . : /
1 year agoby @diaigmaFlag
Bane. Ferguson
The purpose of this is.......?
1 year agoby @Zak-FFlag
Daveactor7
............
1 year agoby @daveactor7Flag
J.P.
I will be going to see this. Titanic FTW.
1 year agoby @jptheredskullFlag