The 3D Revolution : Opinion Brief
Sure you've seen it before, but Jack and Rose's epically doomed love story is all the more glorious in 3D, some critics say.

Is Titanic worth seeing again in 3D?

James Cameron shelled out a reported $18 million to add a third dimension to his 1998 blockbuster and, according to some critics, it was worth every penny

 
The 3D Revolution : Opinion Brief
During a special screening of the revamped "Episode I - The Phantom Menace" in London, costumed Storm Troopers surround an audience member sporting 3D glasses.

Is Star Wars: Episode I any better in 3D?

George Lucas is betting that a costly 3D conversion will convince audiences to endure the offensive Jar Jar Binks and tiresome taxation debates anew

 
The 3D Revolution : The List
Director Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gatsby," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, and Carey Mulligan, will be released in 3D in December.

3 ways The Great Gatsby could change 3D movies

After director Baz Luhrmann dishes details on his upcoming adaptation of the literary classic, critics are no longer dubious — they're excited

 
The 3D Revolution : In-depth briefing
As moviegoers balk at the additional $4-$5 it costs to buy a ticket to a 3D film, Hollywood bigwigs are questioning the format's future.

3D's fading promise

Films that create the illusion of depth perception were supposed to revolutionize the movie industry. What happened?

 
The 3D Revolution : Fact Sheet
Critics who caught an 18-minute preview of James Cameron's conversion of "Titanic" to 3D say it looks almost as good as a film originally shot in 3D.

Titanic in 3D: Why it 'truly impresses'

It cost James Cameron $18 million to convert his sinking-ship romance into a third dimension — but even skeptical critics say it was money well spent

 
The 3D Revolution : Analysis
"The Lion King": The original hand-drawn animated classic gets the 3D treatment and surprises forecasters by killing at the weekend box office.

The Lion King 3D's 'surprise' box-office success: 4 theories

Though the 3D trend has seemingly wilted, Simba roars again at American cineplexes — raking in nearly $30 million for his Disney bosses

 
The 3D Revolution : Burning Question
Audience members take in the 3D version of "Avatar": Since that film's record-breaking haul, many moviegoers have soured on 3D.

Can Transformers save 3D films?

Many moviegoers are fed up with expensive, nausea-inducing 3D films. And yet, the latest Transformers may prove that there's still a big market for 3D

 
The 3D Revolution : Opinion Brief
Werner Herzog (right) filming "Cave of Forgotten Dreams": The German director's foray into 3D technology takes viewers into a Paleolithic cave in Southern France.

Werner Herzog's 'Cave of Forgotten Dreams': A new dimension for 3D?

Critics are saying the arty German director's "enveloping" new documentary makes better use of 3D than by-the-numbers blockbuster fare

 
The 3D Revolution : Opinion Brief
Will Roger Federer's game be even better in 3D? Sony sure hopes so, given its plans to live stream the Wimbledon finals to 3D-equipped cinemas.

Wimbledon in 3D: Will audiences watch tennis in theaters?

Sony plans to beam the prestigious tournament's finals to cinemas equipped for high-definition 3D — whether or not anyone shows up

 
The 3D Revolution : Opinion Brief
The 3D debut of "Phantom Menace" may showcase the technical talents of director George Lucas, say bloggers, or simply remind fans of how much the prequels "suck."

Can 3D save 'Star Wars: The Phantom Menace'?

The critically panned 1999 prequel will be the first "Star Wars" film to get a third dimension. Why bother, say some commentators

 
The 3D Revolution : Opinion Brief
Penthouse expands into a new dimension, with 3D television programming for European audiences.

Penthouse 3D: Will Europe embrace a new dimension of porn?

Penthouse has rolled out the world's first 3D adult channel. It's certainly a technological breakthrough, but is it a good idea?

 
The 3D Revolution : Opinion Brief
In anticipation of the next summer blockbuster Transformers movie, Hasbro is making masks with 3D glasses technology built in.

'Transformers' 3D masks: Awesome or dorky?

Fans of the hit movie franchise can experience all its special effects while wearing Optimus Prime headgear. Does life get any sweeter?

 
The 3D Revolution : Opinion Brief
Carey Mulligan will star as Daisy Buchanan in Baz Luhrmann's (possibly 3D) "The Great Gatsby."

Will 'The Great Gatsby' legitimize 3D movies?

So far, 3D has been reserved for action and kids' movies — but director Baz Luhrmann may use the technology for his version of F. Scott Fitzgerald's literary classic

 
The 3D Revolution : Opinion Brief
'The Dark Knight' was filmed using the two-dimensional stereoscopic IMAX and Christopher Nolan says he will use the same for the next 'Batman' installation.

The next Batman: IMAX vs. 3D

Christopher Nolan says he'll film The Dark Knight Rises in two-dimensional IMAX, not 3D. Is this a sign that the format may be on the way out?

 
The 3D Revolution : Opinion Brief
Han Solo takes on a third dimension.

Does anyone need 'Star Wars' in 3D?

George Lucas is jumping on the 3D bandwagon, but will the (mostly) beloved Star Wars films really benefit from another dimension?

 
The 3D Revolution : Opinion Brief
3D: A thing of the past... again?

Are Americans scrapping 3D?

3D has been heralded as the future of cinema, but recently audiences have cooled on the technology. Was it just a fad?

 

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