The Bubble 3D Blu-ray (1966) [Region Free] Roadshow Cut coming: Kickstarter

[Robert Furmanek]

Originally Posted by stvphl

I was lucky to see the original road show release. The original showing of the Bubble that I attended in 1967, was shown at the RKO Orpheum in New Orleans Louisiana. The theater was a Hugh theater by to days standards. This was the first polarized 3d movie that I saw. At the time I was 17 years old. The 3d was specaticular. The poster said the picture floats right off the screen, and boy they weren't kidding. I was sitting about 60 feet from the screen. The opening scene with the airplane wing about 2 feet from my face. The tray of beers floating under you nose. And in another section where a pair of hideous hands actually looked like they touched my throat. Its a movie I never forgot. However I was sad to hear that the original cuts taken from the road show are no longer available. They did help explain the story. I bought the analgraph Rhino DVD, but the 3d was terrible. It also made the story a little harder to follow. I think the actors did a terrific job, but you need a good imagination to follow the story. The first time I went to see it I sat through the movie 3 times. I went back to see it the next weekend a watched it 3 more times. In other words I thought it was a great movie and still do. Thanks Bob for bringing a great movie to Blue Ray. First day it is available for pre order it will be a must buy.

That's very interesting, thank you for sharing your memories.

[mar3o]

Originally Posted by Robert Furmanek

That's very interesting, thank you for sharing your memories.

We have the final shooting script and in my opinion, the cuts really don't harm the film. They're all dialogue and much of it takes place in the hospital. We searched for the trims but they're long gone.

How much would you say the missing trims add up to in running time?

[cinerama]

Originally Posted by mar3o

How much would you say the missing trims add up to in running time?

The original was 112 and this version should be 94.

[Robert Furmanek]

I've just heard back from Kino can now confirm: THE BUBBLE 3-D Blu-ray will be region free!

[Taygan315]

Originally Posted by Robert Furmanek

I've just heard back from Kino can now confirm: THE BUBBLE 3-D Blu-ray will be region free!

Awesome!!! When do you think we can see a pre order (how long before pre orders go up)?? I got Dragonfly Squadron and Noah pre ordered. Just want to pre order this one and then I will be COMPLETE!!lol

[Robert Furmanek]

It might be a few weeks. They're still working on the cover design.

Just as soon as I hear something, I'll be sure to let you know.

[Robert Furmanek]

The question of different running times on the film is currently being researched and will be answered very soon.

[omahajon]

This is going to be awesome.

[Robert Furmanek]

I've gotten a few questions about multiple running times for THE BUBBLE listed in books and on-line. Supposedly, the film is either 112 or 94 minutes in length.

We have a 35mm print from the 1972 Sherpix re-issue and it is 91 minutes.

The 94 minute length (actually 93:29) is from the 1976 Monarch Releasing Corp. re-issue. They added a 2:29 montage after the end credits reprising the best off-screen effects.

Unfortunately, many people believe IMDB to be 100% accurate. I can tell you from my experience with the early aspect ratios that there is a LOT of wrong information on that site.

Sadly, the trims are long gone. We searched and can find no trace of them.

[robtadrian]

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=14753
Special Features mentioned

[Robert Furmanek]

I'm pleased to share my new article, "Restoring a Landmark 3-D Motion Picture."

It covers the production history of Arch Oboler's THE BUBBLE plus the documented facts on the effort to develop a widescreen, single-strip 3-D system in 1953.

Colonel Robert V. Bernier -- a forgotten 3-D pioneer -- is finally given his proper place in the history of stereoscopic cinema.

I also discuss the deplorable state of the 35mm negative and what we have done to restore it in HD for release on 3-D Blu-ray.

The article contains all-new research utilizing never-before-seen studio documents and primary source materials. I'm happy to report that many long-standing 3-D myths are now disproven.

I hope that you enjoy it!

https://sites.google.com/site/3dfilm...ome/The-Bubble

[Taygan315]

WOW!! Those before and after pics really show you how much care went into the restoration. Looks fantastic. Great job and a wonderful piece.

[Robert Furmanek]

Thank you very much!

[Deciazulado]

The Bubble 3D Blu-ray

[jono3000]

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/topi.../#entry4163208
Really looking forward to watching this!

[Geoff D]

How did Space Vision work? Did they print the two over/under images inside an Academy frame on the 35mm neg or did they use the whole aperture?

[Robert Furmanek]

It was similar to Techniscope in that it used a standard 4-perf frame for the left/right images. Each image was 2-perfs in height so the overall clarity was somewhat compromised.

Here's an example:

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by Robert Furmanek

It was similar to Techniscope in that it used a standard 4-perf frame for the left/right images. Each image was 2-perfs in height so the overall clarity was somewhat compromised.

Here's an example:

Ah, so it was the whole ap albeit with the standard offset for the soundtrack. I could've sworn that the HTF review said something about Academy but it's not there now, maybe I read it somewhere else.

2-perf can still look nice, like with the remastered Leone movies, but given the limited resources at your disposal what you guys have achieved with The Bubble seems to be damned near miraculous.

[Todd Tomorrow]

Originally Posted by Robert Furmanek

It was similar to Techniscope in that it used a standard 4-perf frame for the left/right images. Each image was 2-perfs in height so the overall clarity was somewhat compromised.

Here's an example:

Now there is a film I wished they'd release on Blu-ray in 3D !

[Taygan315]

Originally Posted by jono3000

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/topi.../#entry4163208
Really looking forward to watching this!

Great review!! I was already excited before but after reading the review....makes the wait that much more painful!! Lol. Can't wait!!