In case you didn't notice, releasing classic films in 3D has grown in popularity over the last few years. While I don't consider Attack of the Clones or Revenge of the Sith by an means classics, 20th Century Fox believes they deserve the 3D treatment, just like The Phantom Menace did. Attack of the Clones will release next year on September 20th, followed by Revenge of the Sith on October 4th. Sith was going to be released October 11th, however the date was moved up for no real reason.
Speaking of no real reasons, 20th Century Fox hasn't delayed the release of Independence Day 3D--they've canceled it outright. The film was set to hover it's way into theaters on February 10th but no more. What's strange is that 20th Century Fox is mum on why exactly this happened. Creative differences? Who knows.
While I don't agree with 3D re-releases, mostly because I think they are unnecessary, (if you want to shoot a film in 3D, then shoot a film in 3D!) I can't deny they have some appeal to the general public. Phantom Menace 3D made over $100 million worldwide, and while that doesn't seem a lot by today's industry standards, when you consider that virtually no money was put into the project, that's a good return on an investment.
The only decent film I've seen in 3D has been Avatar. Hopefully that will change in a few weeks when I go see The Hobbit.
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