Titanic 3D Release Date Set

Paramount sent out a press release today stating that Titanic will be arriving in 3D on April 6th, 2012. It’s an appropriate release date as well seeing as it’s just about 100 years after the ship first set sail (it first set sail on April 10th, 1912). While some may argue this is simply a money grab for a film that really doesn’t need to make anymore money, I’m ok with the release.

Titanic is a fantastic film and it’s also an important film, for a number of reasons. It won 11 Oscars, it’s the second highest grossing film of all time, it turned Leonardo DiCaprio into one of the biggest movie stars in the world and it was an incredible technical achievement. Say what you will about the film, but it deserves its place in film history.

“There’s a whole generation that’s never seen Titanic as it was meant to be seen, on the big screen, said Cameron. And this will be Titanic as you’ve never seen it before, digitally re-mastered at 4Kand painstakingly converted to 3D. With the emotional power intact and the images more powerful than ever, this will be an epic experience for fans and newcomers alike.”

I’m sure the 3D will be handled well since James Cameron is behind it and I for one will definitely be seeing it. I haven’t seen the film in a very very long time and I think it will be interesting to revisit it and see how it holds up all these years later. April 6th, 2012 can’t come soon enough.

Check out the full press release below:

PARAMOUNT PICTURES, TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX AND LIGHTSTORM ENTERTAINMENT TO SET SAIL AGAIN WITH JAMES CAMERON’S OSCARÒ-WINNING “TITANIC” WITH A WORLDWIDE 3D RE-RELEASE ON APRIL 6, 2012

Movie’s Re-Release to Coincide With the Centennial of the Ship’s Sailing
HOLLYWOOD, CA (May 19, 2011) – Paramount Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox and Lightstorm Entertainment jointly announced today that James Cameron’s “TITANIC” will be re-released worldwide on April 6, 2012.

The release, which marks the 100th anniversary of the Titanic setting sail (April 10th), will present the film in 3D for the first time ever.

Written, directed and produced by Cameron, “TITANIC” is the second highest grossing movie of all time. It is one of only three films to have received a record 11 Academy AwardsÒ including Best Picture and Best Director; and launched the careers of stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.

Called “A spectacular demonstration of what modern technology can contribute to dramatic storytelling” by Variety upon its release in 1997, the long in the works 3D conversion is being overseen by Cameron and his Lightstorm producing partner Jon Landau who produced the hit movie.

Said Cameron, “There’s a whole generation that’s never seen ‘TITANIC’ as it was meant to be seen, on the big screen.  And this will be ‘TITANIC’ as you’ve never seen it before, digitally re-mastered at 4K and painstakingly converted to 3D.  With the emotional power intact and the images more powerful than ever, this will be an epic experience for fans and newcomers alike.”

“This new presentation of Paramount’s top-grossing film is particularly special because 2012 is the 100th anniversary of our studio. Paramount has had the pleasure of introducing audiences to some of the all-time classics of cinema during that century of moviemaking and we cannot think of a better way to mark the occasion than with this re-release of ‘TITANIC’,” said Brad Grey, Chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures.

Commented Fox Filmed Entertainment Chairmen and CEOs, Jim Gianopulos and Tom Rothman: “Our 30-plus year relationship with Jim Cameron and Lightstorm has been enormously rewarding, from ‘Aliens’ to ‘Avatar’, and the global phenomenon of ‘TITANIC’ remains one of the greatest sources of pride in our history.  We are pleased to allow a new generation of audiences to experience the film in its brilliant digital restoration in 3D.”