No more 3D in Australian Cinemas / Retail shops - Blu-ray Forum

TooMuchTime · 10-31-2021, 10:11 PM

It looks like the days of 3D screenings are over, at least in Brisbane.
I cannot find any cinema that still shows 3D. Not for Marvel, or animated films, or Bond or Dune and probably Avatar 2 unless it somehow reignites the whole thing.
JB Hi-FI seems to have removed all 3D discs without even putting them on sale.
No more TVs and players either except for a few projectors, and they are all passive apparently.
Dark ages indeed.

petergee · 10-31-2021, 11:01 PM

Don't know about Brisbane but I see the Melbourne IMAX is listing 3-D films (https://imaxmelbourne.com.au/movie/s...e-ten-rings-3d)

3-D Blu-ray retail releases have stopped. The only exception is RSM (https://randomspacemedia.com/collections/3d-blu-ray).

Similar situation here in NZ, very few cinemas listing 3-D releases and no new 3-D Blu-rays being released. Sad times.

#Darren · 11-02-2021, 02:42 PM

JB Hifi has 3D titles on their website.

bming · 11-05-2021, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by #Darren

JB Hifi has 3D titles on their website.

Wallis Cinemas in South Australia still keeping the 3D flag flying. Seeing The Eternals in 3D in the 13th Nov. They told me that Universal did not offer them the 3D version of No Time to Die despite it been announced that it was going to be released in standard 3D as well a 3d 4DX and Imax3d. You can see it in 3D in Amsterdam in the Netherlands. That does me no good.

lucasatakros · 11-24-2021, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TooMuchTime

It looks like the days of 3D screenings are over, at least in Brisbane.
I cannot find any cinema that still shows 3D. Not for Marvel, or animated films, or Bond or Dune and probably Avatar 2 unless it somehow reignites the whole thing.
JB Hi-FI seems to have removed all 3D discs without even putting them on sale.
No more TVs and players either except for a few projectors, and they are all passive apparently.
Dark ages indeed.

I was just checking their website...... ...however, they don't seem to be shipping to the USA, I keep getting "This item is not available with this shipping option".

It a shame, I would have ordered the Sharpe Series, the Horatio Hornblower Series, Need for Speed 3D, Trolls 3D, Secret Life of Pets 3D, Storks 3D, and Closer to the Edge 3D

I tried submitting a question concerning this to their support- but it won't accept my USA formatted phone number.........

Anyway, if you are in Australia or New Zealand:

Select Products, select Movies and TV Shows, select Movies and TV Shows by Type, select 3D

TooMuchTime · 05-10-2022, 10:22 PM

No Dr. Strange 3D in Brisbane cinemas despite being equipped for it. I asked management. They are simply not interested. Not even for a single screening. Very frustrating. I don't want to miss out on Avatar 2 in 3D either.

8traxrule · 05-12-2022, 08:16 PM

Simply not interested in showing it properly? Why are they even in the business?

TooMuchTime · 05-14-2022, 12:45 AM

I have no idea how any cinema here can even survive. I have my loneliness-record in the cinema here in Brisbane, being the ONLY audience member for a showing of "Wrong Turn" back in the day. Cannot beat that record. Most films I've seen in cinamas here ahd 50 people at best. The only packed screenings i ever had in Brisbane wer "Freddy vs Jason" and two weeks ago an "Alien/Aliens" double feature. And they even showed the Special Editions. People were happy across the board, even the youger people next to me who never saw them before. It was a joy seeing them jump and laugh in the right places and nobody was messing with their phones ar talking either. That felt exactly like watching it back when it originally came out. Pure bliss! Good films stay food films.

rightformula1 · 05-14-2022, 05:01 AM

I tried to find a screening of Doctor Strange in 3D but the only showings were at Chermside in the new 4DX experience.

Might be a fun gimmick, but I opted for the 2D showing on opening night at the local instead.

On a side note, one of my favourite cinema experiences was a sold out showing of Jurassic Park 3D back in 2013 at Pacific Fair - you could tell the audience was full of fans, and no one was trying to be a comedian yelling out stupid things during the film. The atmosphere was incredible.

TooMuchTime · 06-23-2022, 12:25 AM

Same thing again. No Doctor Strange 3D Blu-Ray in Australia. Finally a good way to save money in the long run. Let's see if Avatar 2 gets a 3D showing in this beautiful country.
Cheers!

Jlardonio · 06-23-2022, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TooMuchTime

Same thing again. No Doctor Strange 3D Blu-Ray in Australia. Finally a good way to save money in the long run. Let's see if Avatar 2 gets a 3D showing in this beautiful country.
Cheers!

Try yesasia to order Dr. Strange 2 3D. It isn't cheap but is one that can deliver to down under without much problems.

TooMuchTime · 06-24-2022, 12:42 AM

Thanks for the info! All hail to Japan! And Random Space Media for bringing Spider-Man to
3D BD.

I'm also worried about 3D in cinema. Thor only get 2D screenings in Brisbane. No 3D anywhere.

Jlardonio · 06-24-2022, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TooMuchTime

Thanks for the info! All hail to Japan! And Random Space Media for bringing Spider-Man to
3D BD.

I'm also worried about 3D in cinema. Thor only get 2D screenings in Brisbane. No 3D anywhere.

Type on google Thor Love and Thunder 3D and see if it shows any schedule near you. If not near it can show you any relatively near cinema that you can go watch it.

br3ttD · 06-24-2022, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TooMuchTime

Thanks for the info! All hail to Japan! And Random Space Media for bringing Spider-Man to
3D BD.

I'm also worried about 3D in cinema. Thor only get 2D screenings in Brisbane. No 3D anywhere.

Not sure if this cinema is near you or any good but I am seeing 4DX 3-D sessions for Jurassic World 3, Lightyear and Minions. https://www.eventcinemas.com.au/Cine...ate=2022-06-26

TooMuchTime · 06-27-2022, 09:46 AM

They are all around Melbourne and one is in South Australia. Good for them!
Maybe I should change the thread topic title to "No more 3D in Queensland"
Thanks for the input though.
Cheers!

pcummins · 06-28-2022, 03:41 AM

Note Event Cinemas is screening Thor: Love and Thunder in 3D/4DX in quite a few locations, think the last film that had such a wide 3D release was Wonder Woman 1984...

Quite a few other cinemas look to be screening it in 3D as well which is a good sign more people would be able to see it in 3D.

TooMuchTime · 07-14-2022, 08:03 PM

Success!! Event cinemas in Chermside West still do the occasional 3D screening!
All others already confirmed to not show Avatar in its intended 3D. So little respect for the effort of film makers. But at least there is one last bastion in Brisbane left. My google fu lacks skills apparently.

10-31-2021, 10:11 PM	#1
TooMuchTime Member Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Australia	No more 3D in Australian Cinemas / Retail shops It looks like the days of 3D screenings are over, at least in Brisbane. I cannot find any cinema that still shows 3D. Not for Marvel, or animated films, or Bond or Dune and probably Avatar 2 unless it somehow reignites the whole thing. JB Hi-FI seems to have removed all 3D discs without even putting them on sale. No more TVs and players either except for a few projectors, and they are all passive apparently. Dark ages indeed.

05-14-2022, 05:01 AM	#9
rightformula1 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Brisbane, QLD 4K collection:289 Blu-ray collection:965 Trading Score:1	I tried to find a screening of Doctor Strange in 3D but the only showings were at Chermside in the new 4DX experience. Might be a fun gimmick, but I opted for the 2D showing on opening night at the local instead. On a side note, one of my favourite cinema experiences was a sold out showing of Jurassic Park 3D back in 2013 at Pacific Fair - you could tell the audience was full of fans, and no one was trying to be a comedian yelling out stupid things during the film. The atmosphere was incredible. Last edited by rightformula1; 05-14-2022 at 05:06 AM.

10-31-2021, 11:01 PM	#2
petergee Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:New Zealand 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:425	Don't know about Brisbane but I see the Melbourne IMAX is listing 3-D films (https://imaxmelbourne.com.au/movie/s...e-ten-rings-3d) 3-D Blu-ray retail releases have stopped. The only exception is RSM (https://randomspacemedia.com/collections/3d-blu-ray). Similar situation here in NZ, very few cinemas listing 3-D releases and no new 3-D Blu-rays being released. Sad times.

11-02-2021, 02:42 PM	#3
#Darren Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:1471 Blu-ray reviews: 62	JB Hifi has 3D titles on their website.

05-10-2022, 10:22 PM	#6
TooMuchTime Member Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Australia	No Dr. Strange 3D in Brisbane cinemas despite being equipped for it. I asked management. They are simply not interested. Not even for a single screening. Very frustrating. I don't want to miss out on Avatar 2 in 3D either.

05-12-2022, 08:16 PM	#7
8traxrule Power Member Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray collection:1	Simply not interested in showing it properly? Why are they even in the business?

05-14-2022, 12:45 AM	#8
TooMuchTime Member Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Australia	I have no idea how any cinema here can even survive. I have my loneliness-record in the cinema here in Brisbane, being the ONLY audience member for a showing of "Wrong Turn" back in the day. Cannot beat that record. Most films I've seen in cinamas here ahd 50 people at best. The only packed screenings i ever had in Brisbane wer "Freddy vs Jason" and two weeks ago an "Alien/Aliens" double feature. And they even showed the Special Editions. People were happy across the board, even the youger people next to me who never saw them before. It was a joy seeing them jump and laugh in the right places and nobody was messing with their phones ar talking either. That felt exactly like watching it back when it originally came out. Pure bliss! Good films stay food films.

06-23-2022, 12:25 AM	#10
TooMuchTime Member Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Australia	Same thing again. No Doctor Strange 3D Blu-Ray in Australia. Finally a good way to save money in the long run. Let's see if Avatar 2 gets a 3D showing in this beautiful country. Cheers!

06-24-2022, 12:42 AM	#12
TooMuchTime Member Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Australia	Thanks for the info! All hail to Japan! And Random Space Media for bringing Spider-Man to 3D BD. I'm also worried about 3D in cinema. Thor only get 2D screenings in Brisbane. No 3D anywhere.

06-27-2022, 09:46 AM	#15
TooMuchTime Member Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Australia	They are all around Melbourne and one is in South Australia. Good for them! Maybe I should change the thread topic title to "No more 3D in Queensland" Thanks for the input though. Cheers!

06-28-2022, 03:41 AM	#16
pcummins Member Member since:Sep 2018 Blu-ray collection:2	Note Event Cinemas is screening Thor: Love and Thunder in 3D/4DX in quite a few locations, think the last film that had such a wide 3D release was Wonder Woman 1984... Quite a few other cinemas look to be screening it in 3D as well which is a good sign more people would be able to see it in 3D.

07-14-2022, 08:03 PM	#17
TooMuchTime Member Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Australia	Success!! Event cinemas in Chermside West still do the occasional 3D screening! All others already confirmed to not show Avatar in its intended 3D. So little respect for the effort of film makers. But at least there is one last bastion in Brisbane left. My google fu lacks skills apparently.

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