TRON: LEGACY Advanced Review - 8 Stars

There are no spoilers in this review, but you are open to discuss anything you wish in the comments section.

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I just revamped my Star Analysis movie review categories to include stereoscopic 3D and some other minor tweaks and here is the final result that I will be using to review future S3D movies.

TRON: LEGACY delivered on my "Most Anticipated Movie of 2010" from my list of last February. If you haven't seen this movie, do it. If AVATAR was the first bleep on the live action 3D radar screen (quite a massive blip!), then TRON: LEGACY would be the second. Massive tent poles like these will ensure the continued growth of 3D until ubiquity.

Fine 3D conversions and animations certainly play a key role in the success that S3D has been enjoying, especially ALICE IN WONDERLAND, TOY STORY 3 and HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON. But live action 3D is the crown. We need these projects and we have been getting them steadily. TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON, THE HOBBIT, TINTIN, the Marvel and DC comic universes all are apart of the future.

Stereoscopic 3D (10 stars):
TRON: LEGACY proudly joins this list with the best S3D visuals since AVATAR. In many ways it is superior to AVATAR - next generation technology was used and the geometry of The Grid allowed for outrageously wonderful 3D shots. I have the same urge to go back to see LEGACY many times, just as I did for AVATAR. When that happens, its magic. The Vince Pace / James Cameron FUSION 3D camera system was used with some small additional post production work done by Prime Focus as is customary in most live action 3D productions.

Story (7 stars):
It could have been much better thought out. Right from the moment that I heard (in the trailers) Bruce Boxleitner say that he got paged from a number that was disconnected 20 years ago I had issues. Phone companies reuse phone numbers after a small waiting period. This little fact bothered me quite a bit. The story itself was not fully fleshed out and is more skeletal than anything else. It picks you up and delivers you, but not in the ride that you would have expected with such a tentpole. The story has ties to past atrocities and some will say even STAR WARS. It may cause some cringing because of those similarities. I cringed. Still, in the end I was smiling.

Acting (7.5 Stars):
Sub par. We all know Bridges can deliver the goods with true grit, but something was missing. Hedlund was ok. Not great. Olivia Wilde carried the movie for the most part - she was an amazing casting choice. I will say I enjoyed Michael Sheen channeling Ziggy Stardust tremendously, unfortunately it was too brief.

Character Development (6 Stars):
Almost absent. The most disappointing element to the movie for me. Not enough visual storytelling as the director seemed to be taking the easy way out of telling the audience what to believe rather than showing them. TRON: LEGACY is a visual masterpiece but it could have been even better had they worked in visual character development WITH the spectacle. A wasted opportunity.

Suspension of Disbelief (9 Stars):
Well done! It all felt very authentic because of the wonderful level of CGI and stereoscopic work that was achieved. That is a not a trivial thing to accomplish either as you have to get audiences to forget the fact that these characters are inside a virtual game world. My hat is tipped.

Directing (7 Stars):
For a first directorial effort, Joseph Kosinski hit a home run I believe. It could have been a spectacular flame out but in true Disney magic all is good. Again, there are flaws but this is a massive production - items slipped through the cracks. I believe Disney should have hired someone with a little more tentpole pedigree than Kosinski but it certainly was not a failure. I will say that he needs to focus more on his character development for future projects.

Sound / Score (9.5 Stars):
Wow. Stunning score wasn't it? Daft Punk smacked us in the head over and over again with riveting audio moments that truly matched perfectly with LEGACY's taste and tempo. Well done.

Cinematography (8.5 Stars):
Claudio Miranda (THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON) did a wonderful job. Of course many of the shots were green screened and the work must have been staggering. Again, my hat is tipped.

Special Effects / Stunts (9 Stars):
Digital Domain, Mr. X, Prime Focus and Quantum Creation FX (specialty costumes and lighting effects) all worked on the movie with the lions share going to Digital Domain. What can I say? Go see the movie and you will see the magic that was achieved. In my opinion you NEED to see this in the theater at least once. Home theater will then trigger awe inspiring memories for you later :-)

**The system I used to derive my star ratings is not all that complex but should cover the bases. Essentially I assigned a weight to each classification that I deem important for a GOOD movie. So I am saying that a good story is over 3 times more important than good 3D. Of course bad 3D can ruin a movie and for that reason I will allow NEGATIVE scores (ratings that will reflect unprofessional finished work - like the 3D CLASH OF THE TITANS).

Note that each category gains its star rating via the success factor column: A success score of 100% earns a 10 star nod. The Stars Rating is merely used to generate the total star rating (after weight considerations) for the entire movie.

Like to see some other categories included in future reviews? Let me know what you think is important to you in the comments!

Special thanks to Empire Theatres for the IMAX screening.

3D Pioneer Chris Condon Has Passed

A sad day in the 3D industry, especially with the early pioneers. Entrepreneur, inventor and DP Chris Condon (Christo Dimitri Koudounis) passed away December 19 from complications due to a stroke. He was 87.

Condon developed 3D camera lenses such as 35mm and 70mm reflex motion widescreens and it should be pointed out that his designs were the first to allow single camera 3D capture whereas other solutions required two.

He received the first lifetime achievement award from the International 3D Society this past October.

Jim Chabin, president of the Society: "He was 3D before 3D was cool. A lot of people feel he paved the way for 3D now. He loved the new 3D movies."

Condon was Director of Photography for JAWS 3D and was co-producer and cinematographer for the softcore porn THE STEWARDESSES which grossed $27m off a budget of $100,000 back in 1969.

RIP Chris.

REACTION: TRON LEGACY - What Did You Think?

I know what I think! How about you? Now that TRON: LEGACY has now been released I am anxious to hear your thoughts on it. Post them below and I (and others I am sure) will debate it out with you!! :-)

HAVE AT IT!

PassmoreLab Wins Again with 3D Bats Film!

Studio’s "The Extreme Nature of Bats" Wins Best Cinematography at Dark Carnival Film Festival

San Diego, CA (Dec 9, 2010) – San Diego-based 3D Production studio PassmoreLab won another award for their just-released 3D documentary “The Extreme Nature of Bats”, this time getting the win at the Dark Carnival Film Festival in Bloomington, Indiana, for Best Cinematography.

Called the Sundance of horror, Dark Carnival was named one of the top 25 film festivals by MovieMaker Magazine. Hosted by AMC Monstervision’s horror alum & syndicated film critic Joe Bob Briggs, the three-day festival culminated with the awards ceremony, which included 13 different categories. The Best Cinematography category carried 7 competing nominations.

Shot in Texas, Romania, Belize, Africa and Mexico, the film, which explores the truths, myths and dark legends that have stalked the world’s only flying mammal, closely examines three bat species; the free-tailed bat, the megabat, and the infamous vampire bat. It takes an in-depth look at bats as unique and important animals, but because of fear and misconceptions associated with them throughout history, they are also some of the most misunderstood animals in the world.

The 35-minute documentary was directed by Greg Passmore, president of PassmoreLab, and handled all aspects of 3D production out of San Diego.

“It is truly an honor to accept this award for cinematography,” says Passmore. “Three bat species, four jungles, numerous caves, and five countries later -- it is especially humbling to be recognized for being able to put it all together, and see the support for this film.”

Using RED camera technology, “The Extreme Nature of Bats” took six months to shoot, due largely to the travel required to capture these bats in their natural habitats, in some of the largest bat caves in the world. Production wrapped earlier this year off the coast of Africa, on a primitive island in the Indian Ocean, netting the crew some never-before-seen-footage of bats.
“This film is far from a typical bats documentary, and continues to create a lot of audience interest,” says Steve Glum, PassmoreLab’s head of Branding & Distribution. “It’s thrilling to see that as we ready it for release.”

PassmoreLab’s “The Extreme Nature of Bats” (www.passmorelab.com/bats) is now available for distribution to multiple 3D channels.

About PassmoreLab
Passmorelab, the San Diego-based multi-media production studio that specializes in 3D production and 2D to 3D content conversion, has the world’s largest library of 3D content available for licensing. The studio custom-designs and builds its own RED camera 3D rigs for both conventional and rugged film productions, shooting everything from feature films, television and science documentaries, to underwater diving, extreme sports and cave exploration. State-of-the-art facilities include a full 3D production studio, video/film post-production, optical development lab, and a software development environment. Production includes 2D, 3D, high dynamic range time lapse, stereoscopic microscopy and cutting-edge simulation technologies for real time SFX. Passmorelab’s proprietary technology for 2D to 3D content conversion is known in the industry for quick turnaround times and competitive conversion costs. PassmoreLab has additional offices in Russia and the Philippines. Additional offices in Russia and the Philippines, www.passmorelab.com, or contact Steve Glum 858.200.5813.

About Dark Carnival Film Festival
Dark Carnival's home in Bloomington has a long history as a circus town, going back more than a hundred years. The festival is influenced by the writings of HP Lovecraft and a series of horror short stories by Ray Bradbury, which deal with a demonic fall carnival that rolls into small towns in the dead of night to prey upon the souls of the weak. The carnival theme creates a unique atmosphere for an event that celebrates multiple facets of horror, including live entertainment, music and film. www.darkcarnivalfilmfest.com

And the accolades keep piling up! If you get a chance to see this documentary don't waste it - check it out.

DirecTV Ramping Up 3D Content!! Here's What To Expect In The Coming Months...

Starting this December and January DirecTV is lining up a dozen 3D movies for its viewers! We are finally seeing some real action with 3D home entertainment guys. Check out the available titles...

December sees the introduction of DISNEY'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE LAST AIRBENDER, STEP UP 3D, BOLT, SCAR 3D and CHICKEN LITTLE all at $6.99 each. Anything 3D in their library will be $4.99 each.

January will see DESPICABLE ME, SHREK FOREVER AFTER, ALPHA & OMEGA, SAW 3D, MEET THE ROBINSONS and GRAND CANYON: RIVER AT RISK hit satellite dishes everywhere.

Derek Chang, EVP Content Strategy & Development, DirecTV said: "With up to a dozen of the most popular 3D movies available on DirecTV and ‘Black Friday' right around the corner, there is no better time for consumers to put that 3DTV set at the top of their holiday shopping list. Experiencing a Hollywood feature film in 3D in the home is truly the essence of what 3DTV technology was made for, and now DirecTV customers can share this new phenomenon with their whole family right in their living room."

Further, DirecTV has announced two stereoscopic 3D specials:
First up is the MACY'S PRESENTS JESSICA SIMPSON: HAPPY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL with musical guests Carly Simon, John Forte and her sister Ashlee Simpson-Wentz.

Secondly is THE VANCOUVER 2010 - STORIES OF OLYMPIC GLORY documentary which is the first of its kind. Stories include the opening ceremonies, China's figure skaters Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo, Russia's figure skater Yevgeni Pluschenko, and America's skaters Apolo Ohno and Evan Lysacek.

Can't wait to get set up in my home too. I am planning a 3DTV system soon and I will keep you guys in the loop as to why and what I selected.

Source: Multichannel

TANGLED Angles Into Hallows Gold! Almost $12 Million Worth Wednesday!!

Disney's TANGLED, which I thoroughly endorse by the way, surprisingly almost overtook HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS within days of the latter's opening, and not because HP was performing poorly!

No, you see TANGLED has 3D premium pricing folks. HP is unfortunately missing out on that - at least for Part One. And it is definitely worth the extra money to see TANGLED in stunning three dimensions. Disney has done it again. I knew months ago that their stylistic treatment of the TANGLED universe with World of Warcraft type rounded edges and coloring will make for a very pleasing backdrop for their story. And Disney did not disappoint with the story either.

TANGLED took in an estimated $11.6 million Wednesday alone and it could comb out an amazing $60 million over the Thanksgiving weekend. Do yourself a favor, check this thing out. It's tons of fun.

TANGLED is in theaters NOW. Click here for all of our coverage.

New TRON: LEGACY Featurette: VEHICLES!

Got the new Disney featurette on TRON: LEGACY's vehicles - very cool to see the director Joseph Kosinski, Jeff Bridges and Olivia Wilde talking about the various modes of movement in the film.

The light cycle for me is my most anticipated - obviously very perilous on the grid!

Here's the featurette:



Are you primed yet? December 17 can't come soon enough!!

Top Tier 3D Conversion Company IN-THREE Bought By DIGITAL DOMAIN

Digital Domain Holdings which owns the FX company Digital Domain has just bought the 2D to 3D conversion company In-Three. In-Three is clearly a top tier 'dimensionalization' company and the move makes sense on many levels.

My good friend Neil Feldman, CEO of In-Three told David Cohen of Variety: "It's a no-brainer to us to want to be affiliated with a high-end vfx expert company so we can pool our resources and do something beyond what's been done before. We've seen low-end conversions, and that's not what we want to do. We're trying to maintain the highest quality."

Cliff Plumer, CEO of Digital Domain continues: "Pretty much all the movies we're working on have a stereo aspect. Our preference still is shooting in stereo, if you can. But a lot of films are still shot flat and the post schedules are getting much tighter, which forces visual effects companies and stereo companies to work together."

Shortly In-Three will begin to move its production facilities from California to Florida to be in close proximity to Digital Domain's headquarters. Sales efforts will largely remain in California which again makes perfect sense.

Apparently the acquisition will not affect In-Three's day to day operations when it comes to the conversion of third party titles which is great to hear. Top tier conversion companies are like gold in today's massive 3D conversion market.

Congratulations to all involved! Looks like a solid move.

MUST WATCH: Final Trailer For THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER!!

Our second trailer of the day is also probably the final of the lot for THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER. I am quite taken with the special effects for this iteration of the franchise! Past efforts have left me with a blank look but this one - WOW.

Storyline:
Lucy and Edmund Pevensie return to Narnia with their cousin Eustace where they meet up with Prince Caspian for a trip across the sea aboard the royal ship The Dawn Treader. Along the way they encounter dragons, dwarves, merfolk, and a band of lost warriors before reaching the edge of the world.

Have a look:



Director: Michael Apted
Writers: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely, Richard LaGravenese, Michael Petroni
Studio: Fox Walden
Cast: Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, Ben Barnes, Will Poulter, Gary Sweet, Bruce Spence, Arthur Angel, Shane Rangi, Liam Neeson
Release: December 10, 2010

Next month is going to be a crazy month for S3D movies! Are you ready??

New TANGLED Clip: Grounded For Life!

Fresh from Disney's Facebook page comes a new clip entitled: TANGLED: Grounded For Life. Disney is emulating old style television for the video and it's nicely done.

Storyline:
When the rogue Flynn Rider (Zachary Levi) chooses an isolated tower for his latest hideout, he has no idea the tower is already occupied by a princess who was kidnapped as an infant by the greedy Mother Gothel (Donna Murphy). Rapunzel (Mandy Moore), who can use her magical hair to heal, sees the devil-may-care bandit as her escape from the tower and a chance at a life of adventure – one that may reunite her with her long-lost parents and restore her royal heritage.

Check out the clip:



Disney's TANGLED hits theaters November 24!

New TRON: LEGACY Posters Featuring Jeff Bridges!

Gotta love the guy! Best Actor Oscar for CRAZY HEART, now TRON: LEGACY dual roles and the upcoming TRUE GRIT. Jeff Bridges is NOT slowing down. Which brings me to these two new TRON posters from Disney.

I am assuming the eventual battle between Flynn (old Bridges) and Clu 2.0 (young Bridges) will be fantastic! So stoked for this film...

You can check out the hi-res shots at Bleeding Cool.

December 17 can't come soon enough... My most anticipated movie of the year!

New YOGI BEAR Trailer!

Director Eric Brevig's (JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH) new family focused stereoscopic 3D live action / CG YOGI BEAR has a new trailer so if you have kids get ready to have plenty of requests to go it when the movie dives into theaters December 17.

Here's the storyline:
Everyone's favorite pic-a-nic basket-stealing bear comes to the big screen in "Yogi Bear." Jellystone Park has been losing business, so greedy Mayor Brown decides to shut it down and sell the land. That means families will no longer be able to experience the natural beauty of the outdoors — and, even worse, Yogi and Boo Boo will be tossed out of the only home they've ever known. Faced with his biggest challenge ever, Yogi must prove that he really is "smarter than the average bear" as he and Boo Boo join forces with their old nemesis Ranger Smith to find a way to save Jellystone Park from closing forever.

Obviously Warner Bros thinks that younger family members will be checking YOGI BEAR while older siblings and some parents see TRON: LEGACY which opens on the same day as YOGI BEAR - both in 3D. Probably a good guess. We'll see how well that works next month.

But for now, here is the new trailer for YOGI BEAR:



- Official Site

I loved Yogi Bear growing up so I will be taking my kids to see this movie! Should be a great time.

New GULLIVER'S TRAVELS Trailer Now On The Interwebs!

Got the new trailer for Fox's GULLIVER'S TRAVELS for you and I must say it had gone up in my list of movies to see since the first look. I am seeing a semblance of a storyline now and I like the comedic tie-in with our modern world.

The effects look good (Weta is working on them!) from what we have been shown and Black seems to be funny - though I was fooled (and many others) by the trailers for YEAR ONE on that regard. So here's hoping he knocks it out of the park!

Here's the storyline:
In a contemporary re–imagining of the classic tale, Black stars as Gulliver, a big–talking mailroom clerk who, after he's mistakenly assigned a travel piece on the Bermuda Triangle, suddenly finds himself a giant among men when he washes ashore on the hidden island of Lilliput, home to a population of very tiny people. At first enslaved by the diminutive and industrious Liliputians, and later declared their hero, Gulliver comes to learn that it's how big you are on the inside that counts.

Have a look at the trailer...



What do you think? I am dying for a hugely entertaining comedy to come our way. Can't wait to see a live action comedy in 3D though - there is only so much JACKASS we can take! ;-)

New TRON: LEGACY Poster: Jeff Bridges As Clu 2.0! AND...

Wow! Very cool Jeff Bridges as Clu 2.0 poster indeed (via MySpace).

Says Bridges: "Both this one and the first one, you were dealing with cutting edge technology within your industry, and that was very exciting. This one makes that one look so … there were no cellphones on that one, no internet, but the essence was the same of “doing this new thing.” This technology that’s used here, is very exciting to me as an actor, because now I can play myself at any age. I can be a four year old kid and the actor would be me. That’s pretty wild!"

"It is kinda spooky, you know. The, uh, same guys who were involved with, uh, “Benjamin Button” film, they were involved in this one as well. And, uh, I remember they - they showed me, uh, Brad Pitt’s head in a - you know, a glass box. And it was - it wasn’t anything like you’ve ever seen before. It was, like, you know, Madame Tussaud’s or that. It was just - you expected him to, you know, say, "hey, how you doing?" You know, it was just so real looking."

Want more? Check out five new international posters (via Collider)!

WANT EVEN MORE? How about the reunion between Sam and his father! SPOILER ALERT!! Click here if you still want to see it...

TRON: LEGACY is coming at you December 17. Be ready!! I'm serious...

New Designer 3D Glasses From Gucci And Armani Square Off Against Oakley!!

Tired of the same ol' 3D glasses at the theater? How about taking a look at these new offerings from Gucci and Armani?

Gucci's glasses (available next month) have "a high tech multi-layered mirrored coating which allows the wearer to view themselves in a mirror without distortion. The mirrored coating not only provides a premium look as well as offers superior viewing and contrast enhancement, but also allows over 98 percent of visible light through, therefore not affecting viewing in a cinema environment. An anti-reflective coating has been applied to the back of the lens for additional overall image quality by reducing scattered light, glare and blue light."

Both styles have an aviator style about them and are meant for in-theater, passive polarized systems like MasterImage and RealD.

A/X Armani Exchange offers a fashion forward unisex navigator style with a crystal gray plastic front and sleek shiny black metal temples.

Armani's glasses (available in December) have "special high tech multi-layered mirrored lens coatings which minimizes distortion when looking in a mirror and additionally offers superior viewing and contrast enhancement. An additional coating has been added to the back of the lens to reduce glare, scattered light as well as blue light for enhanced image quality. The optically correct 6-base curved lenses with circular polarized technology will allow 98+ percent of visible light through which will provide edge-to-edge distortion-free viewing in a movie theatre environment."

There is one big difference between these two 3D glasses offerings however... price. The Armani are reasonably affordable at $58 while the Guccis fetch a deeper pocket $225.

Oakley is also in the game with offerings available before the holidays.

Quick Post: Moving Speech From Sir Richard Taylor - This Is Why NZ Deserves THE HOBBIT Folks...

I was quite moved by Sir Richard Taylor's words in this speech (he is the Co-founder / Co-Director of Weta Workshop) sent in by a daily MarketSaw reader in New Zealand (Thanks Gem!) - I think you will be too. It is in 3D if you have the means to watch it, or watch it in 2D here.

Also seen in the clip is Gino Acevedo - Senior Prosthetics Supervisor of Weta Workshop.

Warner Bros - if you are reading and watching this video, please consider the passion that these New Zealanders bring to THE HOBBIT's table. It would be unmatched anywhere in the world and impossible to quantify.

Watch this clip:



Best of luck Kiwi!! We all love ya.

Red Band Clip From SAW 3D! SPOILER!!

If you are squeamish, underage or at work think twice about watching this red band clip from SAW 3D. The title of the clip ('Jill's Demise') is not hidden, however given that you have probably seen the trailers (which highlight some of this scene) then you could most likely guess what happens anyway.

SAW 3D is only a week away now and the excitement is building :-) Will this truly be the last SAW movie? How on earth is this thing wrapped up? Will Jigsaw be rebooted?

SAW 3D opens October 29.



NASTY.

International 3D Society Awards Show presented in MasterImage 3D; company's CEO honored with Lumiere Award

My congratulations to Younghoon Lee, head of MasterImage 3D on his Lumiere award at the International 3D Society Awards yesterday!

MasterImage is definitely a company to watch in the 3D space as their rapid theatrical expansion continues around the world.

Here's the press release (emphasis is mine):
Hollywood, CA (October 20, 2010) - Last night's International 3D Society Awards Show at Mann's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood was presented in the MasterImage 3D format. The company's Chairman and CEO, Younghoon Lee, was also honored with a Lumiere(TM) award for the MasterImage digital 3D cinema system.

The International 3D Society, established to advance the art and technologies of stereoscopic 3D content and its innovators, recognized individuals and organizations that have had the most significant impact on the advancement of the 3D medium from 1980 through 2009. In addition to screening the 3D content for the evening's program, the MasterImage 3D system was also recognized for technology achievement.

International 3D Society President and CEO Jim Chabin said, "This event recognizes excellence in 3D, and the quality of the MasterImage 3D presentation format reflects that excellence. MasterImage has been a strong evangelist and driver for 3D cinema here in the US and around the world and we're pleased to recognize their achievement along with other innovators and leaders in the 3D community."

The MasterImage digital 3D cinema system uses a unique combination of display techniques to provide precise image separation, for a vivid, sharp presentation. It is now installed in 42 countries, and all six major Hollywood studios as well as many independent distributors support the MasterImage format for their 3D features.

About MasterImage 3D LLC
MasterImage 3D LLC is a 3D technology company that provides pioneering solutions for theaters, mobile devices and gaming. With digital 3D cinema systems installed in 42 countries, MasterImage 3D is a fast-growing digital 3D cinema system supplier, offering audiences the clearest, sharpest 3D experience while providing exhibitors with a compelling ownership-based pricing model. The company's auto-stereoscopic display technology enabled one of the world's first glasses-free 3D mobile phones and its 3D camera ASIC empowers users to create and share 3D content. Founded in 2004, the company is privately held and headquartered in Hollywood, with offices in the UK, Tokyo, Seoul and Beijing.

For more information visit www.masterimage3D.com.

MasterImage is a sponsor of MarketSaw.

Short Low Quality Clip From AVATAR's Future Earth Fight Scene!

Hey guys - its not much, but here is a taste of what is coming in the AVATAR Extended Collector's Edition three disc set on November 16.

We have seen bits and pieces of future Earth crop up here and there, but this is the first time we have anywhere near the 45 second run time of this partial scene that was aired at the SPIKE 2010 Scream awards. That is director James Cameron and producer Jon Landau introducing the clip.

Click here for more details as to what to expect in the disc release.

I don't know how long this will be up on YouTube, but have a look:



It seems Jake Sully can handle himself quite well even from his disadvantage! The scene reminds me more of the old James Cameron and you know what? It doesn't fit very well with how the rest of the movie is cut, so I don't blame Jim for not including it. Thanks for the link JoeyFFgtr.

Keep it on MarketSaw for all things Cameron!!

Exclusive: Open Discussion Being Held In Wellington On Future Of The NZ Film Industry And THE HOBBIT - Oct 20, 5PM

It looks like action is taking place in Wellington regarding the future of the New Zealand film industry as well as recent developments with Peter Jackson's THE HOBBIT!

I have it from a very trusted source that a meeting is taking place at Stone Street Studios, A Stage, Miramar at 5pm on the 20th of October for ALL MEMBERS of the New Zealand Film Industry, regarding recent news with THE HOBBIT and the future of the film industry as a whole.

Actors, crew, technicians and production are all URGED to attend this open discussion.

Click here to see our exclusive image of this new sound stage in Wellington from earlier this year.

What have they settled? Anything at all? Or are they going to try and bring everyone together for consensus? Regardless of what their intentions are, the world will know in very short order what has become of the labor dispute it seems.

Fingers crossed THE HOBBIT stays in New Zealand!! More info when I get it...