Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller 3D’ - Blu-ray Forum

Himmel · 08-07-2017, 03:43 PM

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After Jackson’s death, and with the rise of HD and Blu-ray, fans have been screaming for a restored version of “Thriller” for years. In fact, Landis resolved his long-standing dispute with the Jackson estate back in 2012 paving the way for today’s massive announcement.

The estate of Michael Jackson announces today (Aug. 7) that Michael Jackson’s Thriller 3D will debut at the 74th annual Venice Film Festival (Aug. 30-Sept. 9), Billboard reports.

In addition, the accompanying Making of Michael Jackson’s Thriller documentary— originally available on VHS between 1983-1990 and not available for purchase in any format since then — will be screened in Venice. This will mark the first time that the award-winning documentary has been shown in a theater!

"But we didn’t just restore Thriller,” Landis continues. “We enhanced it … like in that scene in the Wizard of Oz when Dorothy and the others are being buffed and polished inside Emerald City.”

Working in tandem with Optimum Productions, Landis helped supervise the labor-intensive restoration process that began with an extremely high-resolution version of the original 35mm negative (which wasn’t re-edited or recut in any way) before the actual 3D conversion. The enhancement also encompassed all the audio in the film from Jackson’s music and Elmer Bernstein’s score to the movie’s sound effects.

Remarking on Thriller 3D’s “spectacular visuals,” Landis teases that viewers also will be treated to a shocking surprise. Declining to reveal more hints, he says only that the “surprise takes advantage of 3D in a way that’s very effective.”

Bullitt · 08-07-2017, 04:37 PM

Been mentioned over in the 3D section,looking forward to seeing and hearing this in HD and 3D.

thewerepuppygrr · 08-07-2017, 04:59 PM

Oh man, this sounds epic - and I'm not even a fan of 3D.

tonylopez · 08-07-2017, 05:09 PM

We've heard about this project for some time now and I've personally moved on from 3D but this I very much look forward to revisiting.

Michael24 · 08-07-2017, 05:43 PM

I really wish people would stop going back to old stuff and turning them into 3D. Thriller is fine just the way it is.

Batmon77 · 08-07-2017, 05:44 PM

I wish it just was upgraded with new audio. Dont need 3D.

Bullitt · 08-07-2017, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael24

I really wish people would stop going back to old stuff and turning them into 3D. Thriller is fine just the way it is.

I really wish people wouldn't complain when something is converted to 3D.
The 2D version is there for those who wish to see it like that.

Spooked · 08-07-2017, 08:27 PM

Oh HELL YES. Just make it on to home video as well. I can't believe this took so long.

Moviefan2k4 · 08-07-2017, 09:19 PM

I don't really care about seeing it in 3D...but if it gets released with the documentary in HD on Blu-Ray, I'm there.

CelluloidPal · 08-08-2017, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Himmel

What a treat it would be to see it in 3D. I remember seeing this as a kid and being freaked out right after.

sandman slim · 08-08-2017, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooked

Oh HELL YES. Just make it on to home video as well. I can't believe this took so long.

Yeah, this needs to be on Blu "just in time for Christmas"...

thewerepuppygrr · 08-08-2017, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Moviefan2k4

I don't really care about seeing it in 3D...but if it gets released with the documentary in HD on Blu-Ray, I'm there.

THIS! I remember watching a VHS tape my parents recorded when the video first premiered on TV - had a gob-smacking documentary with it that I've never seen since. I re-watched that thing so many times.

testmon112 · 08-08-2017, 12:06 PM

Seeing "The Way you Make Me Feel" on 16mm? on Moonwalker. A MJ music video bluray has always been on my wishlist.

Himmel · 08-08-2017, 12:14 PM

Joce · 08-08-2017, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by testmon112

Seeing "The Way you Make Me Feel" on 16mm? on Moonwalker. A MJ music video bluray has always been on my wishlist.

Uh, MJ's music videos since Thriller have been shot in 35mm, not 16.

I hope we will see a UHD BD in the future.

C+C Muzak · 08-29-2021, 06:32 PM

C+C Muzak · 08-29-2021, 06:33 PM

BluBonnet · 08-29-2021, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by C+C Muzak

Michael Jackson's Thriller IMAXÂ® Tease - YouTube

Has it been that long?

Steedeel · 08-29-2021, 07:43 PM

I thought there was a update about a disc release for a moment. Would love Thriller 3D and the 3D segment from ‘This Is It’ in one package. Obviously with making of docs etc..

JediJones77 · 08-29-2021, 07:48 PM

Thank God they didn't mess it up and butcher it into a widescreen format.

08-07-2017, 04:37 PM	#2
Bullitt Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2017 Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:789 MA collection:1 Digital collection:1 Prime collection:3	Been mentioned over in the 3D section,looking forward to seeing and hearing this in HD and 3D.

08-07-2017, 04:59 PM	#3
thewerepuppygrr Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:England 4K collection:53 Blu-ray collection:1054 Trading Score:3	Oh man, this sounds epic - and I'm not even a fan of 3D.

08-07-2017, 05:09 PM	#4
tonylopez Special Member Member since:Sep 2012 Location:California 4K collection:791 Blu-ray collection:1763 DVD collection:23	We've heard about this project for some time now and I've personally moved on from 3D but this I very much look forward to revisiting.

08-07-2017, 05:43 PM	#5
Michael24 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:California 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:164 Trading Score:2	I really wish people would stop going back to old stuff and turning them into 3D. Thriller is fine just the way it is.

08-07-2017, 05:44 PM	#6
Batmon77 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2011 Location:New York City 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:428 DVD collection:1	I wish it just was upgraded with new audio. Dont need 3D.

08-07-2017, 08:27 PM	#8
Spooked Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Washington Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:152 Blu-ray collection:434 DVD collection:43 MA collection:130 Digital collection:68 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:22 Trading Score:3	Oh HELL YES. Just make it on to home video as well. I can't believe this took so long.

08-07-2017, 09:19 PM	#9
Moviefan2k4 Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Montgomery, TX 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:317 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	I don't really care about seeing it in 3D...but if it gets released with the documentary in HD on Blu-Ray, I'm there.

08-08-2017, 12:06 PM	#13
testmon112 Power Member Member since:Jun 2017	Seeing "The Way you Make Me Feel" on 16mm? on Moonwalker. A MJ music video bluray has always been on my wishlist.

08-08-2017, 12:14 PM	#14
Himmel Banned Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Northeast Corridor 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:301

08-29-2021, 07:43 PM	#19
Steedeel Blu-ray King Member since:Apr 2011 Location:England 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:1253	I thought there was a update about a disc release for a moment. Would love Thriller 3D and the 3D segment from ‘This Is It’ in one package. Obviously with making of docs etc..

08-29-2021, 07:48 PM	#20
JediJones77 Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Location:East PA Trading Score:4	Thank God they didn't mess it up and butcher it into a widescreen format.

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