Lucy (2014) and Taken 3 (2014) [No 3D Blu-ray] - Blu-ray Forum

Zippy56 · 02-09-2015, 01:53 PM

Just saw this write-up on the Slash Film website and thought I'd share...

- Bryan Mills is badass enough in two dimensions, but Chinese and French audiences will get to see him in three. EuropaCorp has announced that Taken 3 will open in IMAX 3D in China. It’ll also play in 3D in France, after its 2D debut last month.

The company made the decision after Luc Besson’s Lucy hit IMAX and 3D in China and became the most successful Chinese debut ever for a French film. “We are very careful with 3D,” said EuropaCorp CEO Christophe Lambert. “Lucy‘s 3D version was praised by industry professionals and the audience wherever it was screened. And so will Taken 3.” [THR] -

Wondering if they will be producing 3D versions on BluRay over there. More to import!

From the Hollywood Reporter -

Taken 3 will be shown in 3D in China, as EuropaCorp will release the latest installment of LiamNeeson's trilogy in the enhanced format.
This follows the blockbuster release of Luc Besson's Lucy on 6,000 3D and Imax 3D screens across China, which nabbed $20 million in ticket sales in its first weekend. It was the most successful launch of all time for a French film in China. It took in over $44.8 million at the box office there and went on to $458.8 million worldwide.
Foreign audiences have been taken with the Olivier Megaton-directed actioner so far – adding $82.4 million from its release across some European territories to its $168.4 million global box-office haul so far.
Following the success of Lucy's release in 3D both in China and Besson's home country of France, “Some territories have shown strong interest in distributing Taken 3 in 3D, alongside its 2D release," said EuropaCorp chief marketing officer Fabrice Denizot.
The film will also get a theatrical release in France, and additional markets for the DVD release.
"We are very careful with 3D. When a 3D version is considered to bring even more intensity to the film, we are working very closely with filmmakers to ensure a great visual experience. Lucy's 3D version was praised by industry professionals and the audience wherever it was screened. And so will Taken 3," said EuropaCorp CEO Christophe Lambert.
Taken 3 will be released in China with its local partner, Fundamental Films, which also partnered with EuropaCorp on the release of Lucy.

02-09-2015, 01:53 PM	#1
Zippy56 Member Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:1952 DVD collection:1	Lucy (2014) and Taken 3 (2014) [No 3D Blu-ray] Just saw this write-up on the Slash Film website and thought I'd share... - Bryan Mills is badass enough in two dimensions, but Chinese and French audiences will get to see him in three. EuropaCorp has announced that Taken 3 will open in IMAX 3D in China. It’ll also play in 3D in France, after its 2D debut last month. The company made the decision after Luc Besson’s Lucy hit IMAX and 3D in China and became the most successful Chinese debut ever for a French film. “We are very careful with 3D,” said EuropaCorp CEO Christophe Lambert. “Lucy‘s 3D version was praised by industry professionals and the audience wherever it was screened. And so will Taken 3.” [THR] - Wondering if they will be producing 3D versions on BluRay over there. More to import! From the Hollywood Reporter - Taken 3 will be shown in 3D in China, as EuropaCorp will release the latest installment of LiamNeeson's trilogy in the enhanced format. This follows the blockbuster release of Luc Besson's Lucy on 6,000 3D and Imax 3D screens across China, which nabbed $20 million in ticket sales in its first weekend. It was the most successful launch of all time for a French film in China. It took in over $44.8 million at the box office there and went on to $458.8 million worldwide. Foreign audiences have been taken with the Olivier Megaton-directed actioner so far – adding $82.4 million from its release across some European territories to its $168.4 million global box-office haul so far. Following the success of Lucy's release in 3D both in China and Besson's home country of France, “Some territories have shown strong interest in distributing Taken 3 in 3D, alongside its 2D release," said EuropaCorp chief marketing officer Fabrice Denizot. The film will also get a theatrical release in France, and additional markets for the DVD release. "We are very careful with 3D. When a 3D version is considered to bring even more intensity to the film, we are working very closely with filmmakers to ensure a great visual experience. Lucy's 3D version was praised by industry professionals and the audience wherever it was screened. And so will Taken 3," said EuropaCorp CEO Christophe Lambert. Taken 3 will be released in China with its local partner, Fundamental Films, which also partnered with EuropaCorp on the release of Lucy. Last edited by Zippy56; 02-09-2015 at 02:00 PM.

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