"Beauty and the Beast" to Get 3-D Makeover

[J_UNTITLED]

From Variety...

"The Mouse House is adding "Beauty and the Beast" to its already packed dance card of 3-D pics it will unspool over the next two years.

Disney is re-rendering "Beast" using its Disney Digital 3-D technology, and will release the film in 2010. A specific release date has yet been set.

Pic's original team of filmmakers, including producer Don Hahn and co-directors Kirk Wise and Gary Trousdale will oversee the process, along with Sara Duran-Singer, senior VP of worldwide post production at Walt Disney Feature Animation.

The re-rendering is expected to take about nine months to complete.

"By going back to the original animation files, which have been carefully archived for 17 years, and using the separate background, effects and character animation elements, we're able to come up with a fun and unique 3-D experience for existing and new fans of the film," Hahn said.

Studio's release sked already includes 10 other films bowing in 2009 and 2010 -- more than any other studio. It's bowing the 3-D version of "Bolt" this weekend.

Next year's slate includes the "Jonas Brothers 3-D Concert Movie," Pixar's "Up," Jerry Bruckheimer's "G-Force," and Robert Zemeckis' "Disney's A Christmas Carol."

In 2010, the sked includes Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland," "Toy Story 3," "Rapunzel," and "Step Up 3."

Disney is also re-rendering "Toy Story" and "Toy Story 2" in the 3-D format to bow in 2009 and 2010."

[Turnda643]

I dunno bout this one! I mean, its not like "Beauty" is 'broken.' Does it really need more than a solid BD transfer? I dont think so. Iam keeping my fingers crossed. Lets hope for the absolute best on this one.

[P@t_Mtl]

I hope not on this one, for me I am not a fan of 3D cinema. I love Beauty & The Beast the way it is and I think it will look incredible on a BD transfert, so far Disney as done very well on BD.

[bhampton]

Can't wait to see Belle's ballroom dress in 3-D.

[_Bolt_]

So we have:

Toy Story 2 (Feb 12th)
Toy Story 3 (July 18th)
Beauty in the Beast (TBA)

all in 2010. Thats awesome, not to mention these non 3D movies

Bob Marley documentary
Alice in Wonderland
How to Train Your Dragon
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Iron Man 2
Shrek Goes Fourth
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
The A-Team
The Green Hornet
The Last Airbender
Thor
Hairspray 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I

[fighthefutureofhd]

harry potter most likely will be in 3-d. they did the order of the phoenix in 3-d and will most likely do the rest that way. i'm sort of surprised they didn't 3-d for the dark knight actually. but since it was already shot in imax i guess they felt that was gimmick enough.

[mustang-gt-2002]

Originally Posted by _Bolt_

So we have:

Toy Story 2 (Feb 12th)
Toy Story 3 (July 18th)
Beauty in the Beast (TBA)

all in 2010. Thats awesome, not to mention these non 3D movies

Bob Marley documentary
Alice in Wonderland
How to Train Your Dragon
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Iron Man 2
Shrek Goes Fourth
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
The A-Team
The Green Hornet
The Last Airbender
Thor
Hairspray 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I

2010 cant wait. alice, iron, shrek, A-Team, hornet, thor, potter. dont know about the rest have to look them up.

we still have, ice age 3 on july 1 09

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by _Bolt_

So we have:

Toy Story 2 (Feb 12th)
Toy Story 3 (July 18th)
Beauty in the Beast (TBA)

all in 2010. Thats awesome, not to mention these non 3D movies

Bob Marley documentary
Alice in Wonderland
How to Train Your Dragon
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Iron Man 2
Shrek Goes Fourth
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
The A-Team
The Green Hornet
The Last Airbender
Thor
Hairspray 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I

I thought "How to Train Your Dragon" was supposed to be in 3D