Comingsoon.net Confirms Dawn Treader Will Be in 3D
As an update to our story earlier today, Comingsoon.net contacted their sources and confirmed that a decision has been made and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader will be released in 3D.
Earlier today, a rumor started circulating the internet that 20th Century Fox will release The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader in 3D this December. ComingSoon.net has confirmed through our source that it is indeed the case.
It will be a 3D-filled holiday season, which kicks-off with DreamWorks Animation’s Megamind on Nov. 5. Disney will then release the Rapunzel film Tangled in 3D on Nov. 12, followed a week later by Warner Bros.’ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 on Nov. 19. The other 3D release scheduled for December is Disney’s Tron Legacy on the 17th, right in between “Narnia” and “Travels.”
As far as I’m concerned, there’s really no bad news here. 3D movies have been making an immense amount of money compared to what they would have made if they had only been released in 2D, even considering that this particular movie will now cost an approximately $12mil more to make now (assuming the run time is about 2 hours). The Voyage of the Dawn Treader was shot without being planned as a 3D movie, so it’s not going to be all about the special effects. And for those of you out there that really don’t like 3D movies, nobody is forcing you to go see it in 3D; there will still be a 2D version released as well.
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I think it's great it will be in 3D. I was actually thinking the other day it would be great to see it in 3D. I wonder if it is like Avatar 3D where it is an inwards perspective type 3D or pop out screen 3D? Can't wait. I visited the Dawn Treader here at Movie World in Australia and it was great!!
I know it'll probably do well, but I myself am not really happy with it. I know that a lot of people hate 3D, and may not bother seeing the movie at all now that it's in 3D. I'll probably just go see it both ways, though. 😀
They said in the report that it will be available in 2D as well, so that shouldn't stop anyone from going to see it just because it's in 3D.
I have never heard of a movie ONLY available in 3D… if anything, this is a GOOD move that gives us viewers an option.
Our only concern is how good of a job they do making it BECOME 3D
I'm buying tickets for this in 3D, just to say thank you to those who made this film better than the first 2 films
Yes, me too! 😉 thank you, thank you, thank you! 😀
Ok, why does every movie have to be 3d? I saw Alice in Wonderland in 3D but it wasn't that special. So why change it from 2D and everyone can be satisfied?
Because it will bring in more money. I hope not to come of as rude (I really don't intend to), but why so picky? Some people DO like 3D.
Well there ain't no movie theater around me that shows 3D movies anyway… Its a rural area… SO I'LL GET TO SEE IT IN 2D MAHAHAHAH
That' pretty cool! Unfortunately, my stomach can't take 3D in the theaters, so I will be going to see the 2D version. XD
well… the good news: now maybe VDT will rake in more cash. and it might be kinda cool to have the DT pop out at you.
the bad news: the tickets will be more expensive now! And I want to see it in 2D AND 3D! but I don't hink my parents will let me. I better be pretty good from now until December….
WHY DID THEY DO IT!!! WHY!!!!
What is so bad about that? It's in 3D and 2D. You can still see it in 2D! 🙂 Although I'm going to see it in 3D. 3D just makes it all the more better.
YES!!!! I am very happy!!! Now even if they mess up the story (which I KNO they did!) it will still be worth it!! Hopefully my stomach can handle it. I have actually never gone to a 3D movie…..
me neither. i dont no if im happy or sad. i guess ill find out. 😉
Me too! 😉
yeswelovenarnia: I firmly believe that they did an excellent job on this movie. If you've seen the movie Amazing Grace, Michael Apted directed that.
Really? Yay! That makes me feel wayy better 🙂
I havent seen the movie Amazing Grace but I heard that it was really good!
Yeah, I thought it was quite good although somewhat confusing. Takes several times to fully grasp, in my opinion 😀
While the 3D in Avatar was very good I've yet to see a 3D movie where the image doesn't look dimmer than a regular 2D movie. Guess it's the polarized glasses. My first viewing will definitely be 2D.
I think Dawn Treader could look amazing in 3d if it's done right. I'll try to see both versions though.
Yay, I'm very excited! I was hoping they'd make it 3D. This will be great, maybe it will be more like actually being in Narnia. 🙂
Hey I like your name! 🙂 It is neat. 🙂
Which to see first? I'll probably see the 2D first, for the plot and acting, and then the 3D.
Either way, I can't wait for a trailer! Keep the story of Aslan alive!!
I can't decide which to see first either!
3D! That's fantastic! My heart leaped a meter when I saw the headline!
Mine too! Only maybe not as far because of the previous headline, I knew it was a possibility and I figured that they were probably leaning toward 3D. Still, that was an EXCITING moment!!
OMG!!! this is going 2 b sooooooooo cool! – everything coming out at u, like the seaserpant…eeee!!!!! :D:D:D:D
2 bad its not in 4D (then we'd feel rain, and smell food, and stuff)
But now i am 4 sure having a trip 2 the theater w. my friends 4 my 15th birthday party (a week after the movie comes out!!! :D:D:D )
Congrats! I wish a narnia movie would come out near my birthday!
I am SO excited I love that my b-day is just a day after the moive is in theaters!!!! But I think I am going to see it in 2d though, maybe I will be able to go again to see it in 3d???!!!!!! 🙂
Well. Now at least we know. I, for one, am glad about this – it seems to be the way to go for all future 'major films' & I'm glad Narnia is being classed as such. Also, I think it'll be an awesome way to see the film, as said in the last article, it won't involve any gimmicks, so I can't see a downside. Unless you happen to be a person who hates 3D. Sorry guys!
I think i'll see it in 2D.
Ok..that's pretty cool but going to see the 3D movies in the theater is pretty expensive…at least it is over here in NY. Well I guess that's why they like the 3D thing because it makes more money!
haha yeah probably so.
How true! 3D is my first choice, though, because I'll be gettiing the DVD in 2D.
i don't know what to think about this. it's cool, but, to me, Narnia just isn't the 3D type. hope i'll be able to see it in 2D also.
I totaly agree
Me too.
ok thats just AWSOME!! 😀
WOW!!! That will be really neat to see!:) But…I saw one it it was grainy…I hope it isn't like that.
Hey you've got a cool blog 😀 I really liked reading your hobbit stories. I LOVE Lord of the Rings!
lol! haha….me too! I watched the first one last weekend….now I feel like I need to watch the next two just to complete the quest in my head. 😀
Haha, I'm the same way! When I first saw them, I watched one each night for 3 nights. It was horrible when we finished the 2nd one and Gollum goes "She could do it!" It drove me crazy!
lol! I'm glad Im not the only one! haha! 😀
NarnianElf: Hey Thanks! I am really glad you like it! 🙂 I am sorry for not posting but I just got back from an eight day trip. 🙂
I am a HUGE lord of the rings fan too. 🙂
Eight day trip? As in vacation? I love vacation!! Especially the beach *sigh* 😀
I had a ton of fun reading all of your posts on your blog – hobbitts are so great!!
*GRINS* I love the beach too but we went to Williamsburg and Tennesse. 🙂 Thank you so much! 🙂 I am really glad you like it…I used to do just recipse on an old blog but I thought this would be more fun! 🙂
Very entertaining. I laughed so hard about all that you were doing in Hobbitton. Also, Gimli was quite hilarious 😀
Hehe…I am very VERY happy you enjoy them. 🙂 I am glad you liked Gimli! 🙂
The way you portrayed him was great. Legolas was cool too 😉
Hehe… 😉 Thank You. 🙂
@ hobbit fan…
I like you blog too! Very creative! 😀
Narniafan4ever: Thank you very much!!!! 🙂 I am glad you also like it. 😉
Yes! 3D! Now I have a plan. I'll see it first in 2D (so I wont have a heart attack when I see it in 3D,) then hopefully Ill see it in 3D, and finally at a dollar theater. I saw LWW once in theaters, PC twice in theaters and now I hope I can see VDT three times on the big screen!
I agree with the thing about a heart attack! Its happened to me before…. I'm definetly going to see 2D first!
Uhrm… okay, maybe I'll skip the 3D at the theatres…
OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!! this has absolutely made my day!!! Skandar in 3D!!!! That's the best Christmas present ever!
I like this development. I mean, VDT didn't even make it on the teaser-trailer.com list. This had BETTER be a hit or else, I know, GASP, they might not make another. They'd better get the word out. Narnia forever, ppl!!!! <3 <3 <3 <3 😀
Can you only see the movie in 3D?
No, you can see it in 2d as well
Yes!!!!!!!!!!! I so want 2 c it in 2d
YAYYY!! I knew it was going to be released in 3D so I'm pretty pleased. I'll definitely see it in 3D. No doubts bout that.
OMG AWESOME!!!! I wanna see it even more now! It's like being right in Narnia!
Oh brother. I'm not a fan of 3-D. It's kind of neat, I suppose but I know too many people who get motion-sickness from it or have a hard time fitting the 3D glasses over their own. Also, I really don't think it adds to the medium. I'm saying this without seeing Avatar (yes, I live under a rock, lol). I did see alice in Wonderland in 3D and I would have liked it just as much without this latest Hollywood trick.
I think people who are upset about this decision need to remember that NO ONE IS OBLIGATED to see the film in 3D. For those of us who enjoy 3D, this is awesome news. For those who hate it or could care less, then just go see it in 2D. I honestly don't see any reason to complain about this–if you don't like 3D, then DON'T SEE IT in 3D.
When movies are released in 3D, they are usually released in BOTH 2D AND 3D, so there is no need to rant about anything. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SEE THE FILM IN 3D IF YOU DON'T WANT TO. It's that simple.
Very true almbil and tarvis but still I mean it might put a bad name on the movie I guesd
I've been thinking about this, and as I have never seen a 3D movie before, it seems most pople are upset with this news because the 3D looks supposedly a bit cheesy.
However, I personally know a few people who have pretty much recently seen one, and they didn't think it looked dumb or whatever on the screen.
So maybe the 3D in this will be better- you neer know with technology, it soars upward in a surprisingly quick rate.
Anyway, why would it put a bad name on Narnia?? Excuse me, I don't get why.
No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know!
@ reep13: It isn't bad at all! They still have the 2D movie…that's how they originally filmed it. But, I think that making it available in 3D too, then maybe it will cause more cash flow which means more movies….yippee! 😀 😀 Idk….that's just my opinion. 😉
My opinion too.
I think it would be neat…but…it is kinda nicer in 2D because you don't jump when thins come out at you. 🙂
Which fox why! !!!!!!!!!! The movie is ruined now the audience will pribabley be more focused on the visual effectsvthan the meaning of the movie. Oh my goodness I'm not a happy camper right now Haha and it ease not made to be a 3D movie
You have said the first thing among these comments that has made sense to me considering why 3D should not be in the VotDT all day! About the visual effects….
But hey- when has it ever been easy to make a blockbusster this huge? 😀
Haha thanks and yeah I just hope it does not look really cheesy Haha anyway goo Narnia
I'm in the 3D-is-a-gimmick boat for Dawn Treader…no pun intended. I hope the movie sells a lot of tickets for the 3D release to compensate for the cost of transfer. I'll be seeing it in 2D preferably.
yay! this is good.
I'm actually pretty excited to hear this! When the first rumors came out about DT being shot for 3D , I was very wary of the thought…thinking the film would be more cheesy and have things "pop" out at you for no reason other than it could be done. However, now I feel okay about it being released in 3D. I have a good feeling about the direction of the film and I think the 3D, if done well, could help the film's success. And besides, now I have another excuse to see the Dawn Treader multiple times! 😉
And YAY for Tron Legacy in 3D!! lol
Actually, MP_in_Narnia, it was not filmed in 3D. "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader was shot without being planned as a 3D movie" (see article, last paragraph)
Yes, I know it was not filmed in 3D (I did read the article!…and pretty much ever other article on NarniaWeb) 😉 lol. I just meant that I'm glad they're CONVERTING it to 3D. And that, now that I've had time to process the thought of Dawn Treader being in 3D, I've gotten used to it, and am ok–even excited–about it. 🙂
I am excited about this because I believe it will help the gross profit go up…therfore giving incentive to make more movies. I have nothing against 3D, in fact, I love it, but I do understand that the fear that now it is in 3D might bring people for the effects, not the story. But, then again, the more people, the more money, the more movies:D.
Haha….yup! 😉 I think that I would have been disappointed if they had filmed it 3-D cause I would have been afraid that they altered some scenes in order to make it a better 3D movies. I am definitely gonna see it in 2D first…then maybe in 3D. 🙂
I'm not sure how I feel about this…
it isn't a big deal i don't think that its in 3d because if you go to see it, you can see it either way and when it comes on dvd u can buy it either way… not like they are totally shutting out the 2d version. i say YAY! because it will bring in more money and popularity… people will want to see it both ways (though i could care less about it in 3d)
For those who think this will fail because the 3D was done post-production instead of being filmed in 3D , go and watch Clash of The Titans in 3D. The movie was completed, then after the success of Avatar they decided to convert the film to 3D.
I remember in the prince caspian bonus features at the end of one of the videos there was a little clip of a dragon. What if that came at you in 3D??? That will be awesome!!!
cool!! I really want to see it it 3D
Ok, enough of this 3D stuff. im ready 4 something new. 🙂
Yes I am SO ready for something new to talk about for vdt!
I hope that the site would ATLEST tell us from the trailer is coming out SOON!
I Can't Wait That Long!
Please excuse me if someone else has submitted what I am about to share. It is my understanding (gleaned from numerous articles and from hearing actual interviews) that Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland wasn't filmed with the explicit intention of being a 3D film, but was converted afterwards with new technology. I have seen it in 3D twice and love the film, but not necessarily due to the 3D. I will probably see Dawn Treader once in 3D and once in 2D. I just want to see it on the screen and for it to be very successful! (P.S. I have seen Avatar in 3D and found the 3D /effects to be amazing, but I am not a fan of the movie. Do NOT understand what the hype and success is all about. Boring, cold, too long for me…however, each to his own taste.)
I think that I will watch it in 2D first, so I get the overall feel of the movie without getting freaked out; but I will definitely watch it in 3D as well. THAT will be cool.
I wonder if they're releasing the DVD in 3D as well? Obviously 2D, but wouldn't that be cool? (You know, I don't even know if that is possible, but I can dream, can't I?)
That would be cool, HightQueenofNarnia! When Spy Kids 3 was released on DVD, there were 2D AND 3D versions of the film included in one case along with the "old" kind of 3D glasses (with red and blue lenses). The quality of the "home" 3D for Spy Kids was not that great… but 3D has come a long way since then… 🙂 It would be super cool to have a good quality 3D DVD of Dawn Treader!!! 😀
Ya, they did the same thing with that Christmas movie about the train….the Polar Express…it's pretty cool!
polar express was in 3D?! cool. and yes, HighQueenofNarnia, that would be cool! i was actually JUST thinking about that!! 😀 258 days 10 hours, 24 min. and counting
It'll be interesting to see the 3D conversion from the 2D original. If the 3D became available at the local plex, I will definitely go for it.
PEOPLE WHO ARE AGAINST 3D- don't pout, 2D is still the norm until 3D no longer required glasses.
I'll see it in both, though if it's originally done in 2D I'll prefer it in 2D most likely, though I prefer Avatar in 3D.
I most likely won't see it in 3D.
will it also be in regular 2D format? I really don't want to see it in 3D or buy it in 3D. I may have to pass on this and I will be VERY VERY disappointed if that happens. Are you SURE this is not just an early April Fools Day joke? Please?!
Ah, I see I didn't read far enough! I'm SO glad it will also be in 2D! Now I can relax and enjoy the rest of my evening!
I will be going to see it in 2D for sure, not sure if I will se it in 3D though. Most 3D movies I have seen/heard of are kind of cheesy. But I will not be prejudiced, just have to wait. Keep the story of Aslan alive!!!
I'm not so sure about this!
haw do u get pictures on ur name? I REEEAAALLY want 2 no!
You have to sign up on Avatar.com. I would've done it, but it required an email address and I don't have my own email yet. I could've used my parents, but I'd rather not go giving it out 😀
oh, ok. i prob. wont do it then. thanks!
Well I for one am STOKED!! I love 3D movies and that will make this one so much better! I can hardly contain myself!
Wow. I am shockingly surprised at how many people have very little knowledge of how 3D works. Some are still disdainfully lived in the past with the red/cyan analog glasses. Today's 3D had advanced to where circular polarization of the glasses create a true 3D experience with the full rich color palette. For true 3D like James Cameron's AVATAR which were filmed with a pair of lenses/cameras to simulate the stereoscopic vision of our natural pair of eyes, it gave a truly depth of 3D fields. While films that were original shot with a single lens or camera, today's pixel shifting technology are capable of juxtaposing individual elements to match our left and right eye to create the 3D effect like Tim Burton's ALICE IN WONDERLAND 3D. There are other techniques to create 3D but these two are of the highest quality professionally used. I am on YouTube and had created 3D videos with a pair of inexpensive Kodak HD camcorder. With the YouTube 3D tag, you can view the 3D in it's current available methods. I preferred the cross-eyed method where the left and right image are placed in vice versa so when you looked at the image/video, your eyes must be crossed to create a third image in the center which is 3D without using any extra tool such as a pair of 3D glasses- active or passive.
3D in theaters still required the glasses, but just think of it as a cool pair of shades that you like to impress the person next you, even when he/she has one. It would be interesting that in the near future, the movie theater actually have a lenticular like screen with two/single projector that layers the different images together and as we watch it, with the slightest movement of ourselves, the 3D effect is very noticeable without the use of glasses.
Let's say I'm not a camera person… AT ALL. But that is awesome! Good news, too, I guess.
whoa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that was VERY sciency/techy…… but i think i understood wat u sed……..
WOW that was a huge comment 😀
NarnianElf, i came across one of ur comments that said u were from Lothlorien. is that in Narnia?
No, it's in Middle Earth. Where Galadriel lives 😀 I don't actually live there of course but I wish I did!
ah, lord of the rings. i have actually never read of seen them 🙁 but want two first chance i get. 🙂
You won't be disappointed when you see them! They are some of the only movies that can really make me emotional every time I see them, they're that good. It's kinda embarrassing though. 😀
haha well i doubt id get emotional but im sure it'll be good. 🙂 😛 XD ::D 🙁 😀 (i like faces)
awesome!!!! i cant wait to see it!!! this movie can not come out soon enough!
Really? I saw UP and CHRISTMAS CAROL in 3-D, and it was only just decent. Oh well.
ok… i hope no 1 else sed this cuz all the comments were tl;dr [2 long, so i didnt read] but i dont rlly mind if they turn the movie 2 3D so long as they dont cut out a scene 2 compensate 4 the time it takes 2 switch 2 3D….. in fact…. i dont mind wat they do so long as the dont pull a "Series of Unfortunate Events" and try 2 put more than 1 book into movie….. they seriously murdered the story by doing that!!!!! they had stuff from the 1st and 13th book in the same movie as well as stuff from in between and, if i remember rite, added stuff on the end that never happened!!!! it was AWFUL!!!!!! poor lemony snicket…. or wat ever his rl name is…. the movie ppl ruined ur marvelous books… not 2 sound freaky i hope [ i posted this @ like 2 am……]
I'm happy about this only because it will probably make more money this way. 3D is the new thing and everybody wants to see as many of them as possible-even if they wouldn't "normally" be interested in it. All and all I think that this is a good thing for the franchise and I will probably go see it both ways.
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my sentiments exactly.
im kinda iffy about this. for one i want to see it regularly, and for another i want to see it in 3d. but they release it on the same day, which means i will probably have to go a 2 times. which when you think about it that's not all that bad!
This just like made my month!!!! I'm sooo excited! I usually don't like 3D movies because they are full of cheap 3D tricks, but I doubt they will do that to VDT… I will definitely see this movie in both 2D and 3D like a million times!!!!!
only 254 days, 3 hours and 28 minutes to go, *sigh*
Although, this is really great in helping with the money factor, do we really want to see Narnia in 3D? I think it will take away some of the magic from the first two movies, like things won't be as beautiful and the details won't be as great to look at. I'm not saying it's a bad thing, I'm just considering the fact that it won't really be the Narnia that we know and love.
Exactly how I feel.
yeah when I first heard about it i was wondering what would be so 3d about it? like they said it wasn't flimed for 3D, so with that how would it be any good??? But I hope with 3d they get more money though. 🙂