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An epic 3-D bow for 'Beowulf'
October 25, 2006
By Nicole Sperling
The Hollywood Reporter
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Robert Zemeckis's 'Beowulf' to Premiere in 3-D
Groundbreaking Film Comes to REAL D and Other Large-Format 3-D Theaters November 16, 2007
October 25, 2006
By Nicole Sperling
The Hollywood Reporter
Robert Zemeckis is continuing his love affair with 3-D technology. The director-producer will see his upcoming film, the digitally enhanced live-action "Beowulf" from Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures, screen day-and-date in Real D and other large-format 3-D theaters.
Set to bow nationwide Nov. 16, 2007, "Beowulf" is expected to be in more than 1,000 Real D theaters, as well as other 3-D locations, in what should be the largest day-and-date large-format 3-D release ever. It's likely that Imax would be the other large-format theater, though no deal has been signed, according to sources close to the film.
Based on a screenplay by Neil Gaiman and Roger Avary and inspired by the ninth century Old English epic poem, "Beowulf" stars Angelina Jolie, Ray Winstone, Crispin Glover and Anthony Hopkins.
"Beowulf" will be the third Zemeckis film to bow in 3-D. The director's 2004 holiday film "The Polar Express" from Warner Bros. played in Imax 3-D to a combined total domestic gross of close to $46 million, while this year's "Monster House" from Sony Pictures earned more than $10 million on 178 Real D screens.
"Bob Zemeckis instinctively presents his films in a very dynamic way that suits itself perfectly for the 3-D experience, and 'Beowulf' is no exception -- the film is an ideal match for the Real D system and other large-format 3-D presentations," said Steve Starkey, Zemeckis' producing partner on the film. "When we presented 'Express' in 3-D, we looked for a way to differentiate the cinema experience, and with 'Beowulf,' Real D is allowing us to expand on that idea."
Set to bow nationwide Nov. 16, 2007, "Beowulf" is expected to be in more than 1,000 Real D theaters, as well as other 3-D locations, in what should be the largest day-and-date large-format 3-D release ever. It's likely that Imax would be the other large-format theater, though no deal has been signed, according to sources close to the film.
Based on a screenplay by Neil Gaiman and Roger Avary and inspired by the ninth century Old English epic poem, "Beowulf" stars Angelina Jolie, Ray Winstone, Crispin Glover and Anthony Hopkins.
"Beowulf" will be the third Zemeckis film to bow in 3-D. The director's 2004 holiday film "The Polar Express" from Warner Bros. played in Imax 3-D to a combined total domestic gross of close to $46 million, while this year's "Monster House" from Sony Pictures earned more than $10 million on 178 Real D screens.
"Bob Zemeckis instinctively presents his films in a very dynamic way that suits itself perfectly for the 3-D experience, and 'Beowulf' is no exception -- the film is an ideal match for the Real D system and other large-format 3-D presentations," said Steve Starkey, Zemeckis' producing partner on the film. "When we presented 'Express' in 3-D, we looked for a way to differentiate the cinema experience, and with 'Beowulf,' Real D is allowing us to expand on that idea."
Robert Zemeckis's 'Beowulf' to Premiere in 3-D
Groundbreaking Film Comes to REAL D and Other Large-Format 3-D Theaters November 16, 2007
REAL D's 3-D format enables a single digital projector to beam images that seem to move toward or away from viewers when wearing special, comfortable, lightweight glasses. Unlike traditional anaglyph (red and blue) 3-D, REAL D Digital 3-D leverages digital cinema projection technology to eliminate eye fatigue, ensuring moviegoers enjoy the most comfortable 3-D viewing experience possible.
Michael Lewis, chairman of REAL D, added, "We try to present involving and realistic stories to the audience. That's what this new generation of 3D allows us -- to make the audiences feel like they're part of the movie. Our format creates an even more lifelike experience; this is the premier way to see cinema."
Paramount Pictures and Shangri-La Entertainment present an ImageMovers production, a Robert Zemeckis film, "Beowulf." Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the film is written by Neil Gaiman and Roger Avary, based on the book. Produced by Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke, and Steve Starkey, the executive producers are Martin Shafer, Roger Avary, and Neil Gaiman.
REAL D is the worldwide inventor and provider of key stereoscopic technologies used in entertainment, marketing, science and other industries. REAL D's mission-critical 3-D visualization technologies are used by organizations such as NASA, Pfizer, BMW, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, SEGA, Boeing and more. For more information, or to locate a REAL D Cinema, visit http://www.reald.com/.
Michael Lewis, chairman of REAL D, added, "We try to present involving and realistic stories to the audience. That's what this new generation of 3D allows us -- to make the audiences feel like they're part of the movie. Our format creates an even more lifelike experience; this is the premier way to see cinema."
Paramount Pictures and Shangri-La Entertainment present an ImageMovers production, a Robert Zemeckis film, "Beowulf." Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the film is written by Neil Gaiman and Roger Avary, based on the book. Produced by Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke, and Steve Starkey, the executive producers are Martin Shafer, Roger Avary, and Neil Gaiman.
REAL D is the worldwide inventor and provider of key stereoscopic technologies used in entertainment, marketing, science and other industries. REAL D's mission-critical 3-D visualization technologies are used by organizations such as NASA, Pfizer, BMW, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, SEGA, Boeing and more. For more information, or to locate a REAL D Cinema, visit http://www.reald.com/.
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