'Finding Nemo' 3D Teaser Trailer Released

Say what you will about 3D, but it has one side effect that I'm overjoyed with: Studios are releasing classic films back into the theaters.  One of my most memorable cinema experiences was getting to see 2001: A Space Odyssey in an actual movie theater, and 3D is allowing me to watch more films I love that way, instead of on a laptop screen.  One of those films is Finding Nemo, which is next in line after Beauty and the Beast to be released in that format.

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Obnoxiously 3D? No Place In Whedon's 'The Avengers'

With the glut of 3D movies pilferating the pockets of moviegoers, studios still haven't changed their tune on the poor use of post-conversion 2D to 3D.  With that, Walt Disney Pictures has announced that The Avengers will be released in their Digital Disney 3D.  Joss Whedon, the film's director, said the film won't be "obnoxiously 3D."

Speaking exclusively to JoBlo, Whedon said on the use of 3D:

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Scorsese and Cameron Discuss 3D and 'Hugo'

Cinephiles, it's time for you to geek out at interesting Q&A with revered directors Martin Scorsese and James Cameron.  The Hollywood Reporter had an exclusive discussion after the screening of Hugo at L.A.'s DGA Theater.  Cameron who was in the audience, contributed his usual promotion towards the use of 3D.

The discussion spanned on the use of 3D narratively in Martin Scorsese's Hugo and that they've now coined "brain sheer" as the official name to that blistering headache you may experience in theaters:

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Price Of 3D Tickets On The Rise, Sony To Blame?

Depending on where you live, you may pay about $12 dollars (matinee) for a 3D movie ticket, possibly even more.  The extra $3-$5 is a tariff on 3D projectors and the installation for them by the theaters chains.  Understandble.  What you don't have to pay for is for the glasses, which are handed to you right before you walk into the theater.  Well, that may not be the case starting next year.  Sony has announced that starting May 1st, 2012, less than one year away, they will stop paying for the RealD 3D glasses handed to you.  

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A 'Top Gun' 3D Movie Cruisen to a Theater Near You?

Thumbs up or the finger to a 3D Top Gun in theaters?I feel the need, the need for speed!  Forgive me, I'm just delighted to learn that Top Gun will be back in theaters again, only this time in 3D style.  Maverick, Goose, Ice Man...Oh boy!

HeyUGuys (another great movie quote) reported, the announcement for a planned movie was made at the International Broadcasting Convention this morning.  No release date has been set, but the work on the 3D conversion has begun.  

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