Darren Aronofsky's NOAH Goes 3D, But Wait...

Yes, Darren Aronofsky's NOAH is going 3D but only for select overseas markets! I had to double take that myself. Why on earth would you limit your major markets 3D box office by only releasing in flat? Paramount has already invested ($10m+) in doing the conversion obviously so what gives? They are releasing it in 3D in 65 markets, but NOT the US (includes Canada), UK, Australia and France.

It's about as ridiculous as releasing only in mono for North America - the rest of the world gets stereo. Who made this decision at Paramount? Someone on the precipice, that's who.

I'm scratching my head but this certainly does underscore one thing: The overseas markets are having more and more impact on Hollywood decisions and this is just the beginning. Wait until China's box office climbs to where it is destined to be.

From THR:  "About the decision to opt for the 3D version, an insider cites the worldwide performance of Fox’s LIFE OF PI, which grossed $125 million domestically and $484 million abroad."

Here's the movie's storyline: 
NOAH is a close adaptation of the Biblical story of Noah’s Ark. In a world ravaged by human sin, Noah is given a divine mission: to build an Ark to save creation from the coming flood.

NOAH opens in North America on March 28.

Source: THR

3D Shorts: New ALICE IN WONDERLAND Pic and... Robocop 3D On Hold?

Jim here. Its about time Disney gave us more ALICE IN WONDERLAND!! :-) Joking. The exposure has been good so far - keep it up.

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Johnny Depp seems to be bugging out! I have got a sneaking suspicion that Burton is going to have fun freaking us out with the Mad Hatter's eyes. Should be fun!

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Next up? Darren Aronofsky is getting 3D cold feet apparently! As you may know already, Aronofsky was to helm ROBOCOP and it was thought to be shot in stereoscopic 3D. Mary Parent made it abundantly clear that MGM wants it in S3D and generally the purse strings talk loudest. And to be fair - she's right!

But along comes Aronofsky and reports that he is against such plans. From MovieHole.net's source: "But, as you know, Darren Aronofsky is a real artist and he's not interested in gimmicks like 3D, CGI, Filming digital, he wants to do everything as real (organic) as possible just like THE FOUNTAIN."

LOL - I would hardly call that being a real artist, maybe old school. So let me get this straight. This guy wants to shoot a modern SciFi movie WITHOUT CGI? I can see maybe old school lenses on film, ok... but NO CGI? Even Michael Bay is laughing at that one. The cost would be prohibitive of course.

Man this movie would be perfect for motion capture. What is he thinking? Then again, maybe the report is wrong. In which case - get on with it! :-)