'Top Gun' coming to theaters in 3-D - Blu-ray Forum

R3P0 · 09-12-2011, 02:56 PM

All I can say is O No.... Seriously

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By Carolyn Giardina
Hollywood Reporter
updated 1 hour 19 minutes ago 2011-09-12T13:35:43
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Tony Scott’s 1986 classic "Top Gun" starring Tom Cruise is being converted to 3-D for a theatrical release.

A four-minute 'world premiere' preview of the converted film--featuring the 'Danger Zone' aerial flight sequence -- was screened Monday at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam.

The 2-D to 3-D conversion is being accomplished at Legend3D, whose CEO Rob Hummel introduced the clip as well as its unique business model during an IBC panel.

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"We think there is great potential for catalog titles in 3-D, but studios have had trouble justifying the expense," Hummel said, explaining that Legend 3D is funding and doing the conversion for Paramount.

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"As I understand it, they are planning to release it in 3-D in early 2012, though I known they want to get Tony Scott’s approval before they go forward," he said, explaining that Legend 3D effectively has a revenue sharing deal with Paramount.

"I think 'Top Gun' lends itself to 3-D due to the aerial flight," he said of the project. "You can have fun with 3-D by bringing things off the screen if they are not attached to the edge of the screen."

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slimdude · 09-12-2011, 03:07 PM

Oh Boy!

ryanasaurus0077 · 09-12-2011, 03:12 PM

I'm gonna ride... in... to... the... DANGER ZONE...

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...IN 3D!

Jimmy Smith · 09-12-2011, 03:39 PM

Never was a fan of this flick. Its totally a chick flick disguised as a guy movie. However Im all for more catalog titles getting the 3D treatment

Moleman1138 · 09-12-2011, 04:20 PM

Son of a ... Why ruin yet another classic with this garbage.

Pelican170 · 09-12-2011, 04:59 PM

What a dumb idea....

GORT · 09-15-2011, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Moleman1138

Son of a ... Why ruin yet another classic with this garbage.

Top Gun is many things. the last thing I would call it is a classic it's kind of like a porno lots of action and music with some acting thrown in.

Petra_Kalbrain · 09-15-2011, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by GORT

Top Gun is many things. the last thing I would call it is a classic it's kind of like a porno lots of action and music with some acting thrown in.

See!!! Even this is more on topic in this thread than the crap Kryptonic was spewing.

Aerodude73 · 09-12-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy Smith

Never was a fan of this flick. Its totally a chick flick disguised as a guy movie. However Im all for more catalog titles getting the 3D treatment

What do you mean? Just cuz' they showed the guys playing shirtless volleyball in Super Slo-Mo with closeups on their glistening sweaty...

I guess you're right...

Seriously, not sure how I feel about this - I've enjoyed the flick & the Blu' is top notch as far as Audio goes (6.1 DTS-HD MA) & looks pretty good PQ wise. Wonder if Mr. Scott will give them the go ahead

RonSwanson · 09-12-2011, 05:55 PM

If it's done right, seems like a title worthy of the 3D treatment. Other conversion jobs don't give me confidence though, not like this one has a choice.

EricJ · 09-12-2011, 06:55 PM

I'm of the opinion that you just CAN'T WATCH Top Gun after the first "Hot Shots" movie--
They captured just the right preening-cool 80's note, you can't not find yourself quoting the jokes after that.

rickah88 · 09-14-2011, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Aerodude73

What do you mean? Just cuz' they showed the guys playing shirtless volleyball in Super Slo-Mo with closeups on their glistening sweaty...

The volleyball was in Super Slo-Mo??

Chloenator · 09-12-2011, 10:19 PM

This 3D stuff is getting out of hand now!

Offender_Mullet · 09-13-2011, 02:13 AM

lol. Of all the movies to convert they pick this. Early Jerry Bruckheimer ridiculousness in glorious 3-D.

Wingman1977 · 09-13-2011, 02:23 AM

I wonder if they'll include barf bags with purchase of a ticket.

Jimmy Smith · 09-13-2011, 03:13 AM

This movie seems like a music video for "Take my breath away"

But seriously if you object to the conversion don't see it but remember that your 2D Blu-Ray is not going to magically stop playing when the conversion comes out

Col. Zombie · 09-13-2011, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy Smith

This movie seems like a music video for "Take my breath away"

But seriously if you object to the conversion don't see it but remember that your 2D Blu-Ray is not going to magically stop playing when the conversion comes out

Also remember that the 2D Blu-Ray is not going to magically convert into anything other than a s**t movie.

09-12-2011, 03:07 PM	#2
slimdude Banned Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:8	Oh Boy!

09-12-2011, 03:12 PM	#3
ryanasaurus0077 Member Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Knoxville, TN 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:215	I'm gonna ride... in... to... the... DANGER ZONE... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...IN 3D!

09-12-2011, 03:39 PM	#4
Jimmy Smith Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:17	Never was a fan of this flick. Its totally a chick flick disguised as a guy movie. However Im all for more catalog titles getting the 3D treatment

09-12-2011, 04:20 PM	#5
Moleman1138 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Rochester, NY 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:772 DVD collection:172 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:1	Son of a ... Why ruin yet another classic with this garbage.

09-12-2011, 04:59 PM	#6
Pelican170 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Newtown, CT 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:735 DVD collection:256 Trading Score:13	What a dumb idea....

09-12-2011, 05:55 PM	#10
RonSwanson Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pawnee, IN Blu-ray collection:132 Blu-ray reviews:27 Trading Score:74	If it's done right, seems like a title worthy of the 3D treatment. Other conversion jobs don't give me confidence though, not like this one has a choice.

09-12-2011, 06:55 PM	#11
EricJ Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:The Paradise of New England Blu-ray collection:6	I'm of the opinion that you just CAN'T WATCH Top Gun after the first "Hot Shots" movie-- They captured just the right preening-cool 80's note, you can't not find yourself quoting the jokes after that.

09-12-2011, 10:19 PM	#13
Chloenator Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Pittsburgh, PA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:2	This 3D stuff is getting out of hand now!

09-13-2011, 02:13 AM	#14
Offender_Mullet Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Illinois Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:10	lol. Of all the movies to convert they pick this. Early Jerry Bruckheimer ridiculousness in glorious 3-D.

09-13-2011, 02:23 AM	#15
Wingman1977 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:The empire state Trading Score:23	I wonder if they'll include barf bags with purchase of a ticket.

09-13-2011, 03:13 AM	#16
Jimmy Smith Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:17	This movie seems like a music video for "Take my breath away" But seriously if you object to the conversion don't see it but remember that your 2D Blu-Ray is not going to magically stop playing when the conversion comes out

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