3D DVD - Comprehensive Guide To 3D Movies Revealing.....

In this section we'll list the 'soon to be released 3D movies which will find their way onto 3D DVD after their planned cinema runs.

May 2010 - Warner Bros and IMAX have announced joint plans for release of around 20 IMAX movies over the next 3 years. Films include Batman 3, Dark Shadows, Fury Road,
The Owls of Ga'Hoole 3D, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 in 3D, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 in 3D, Happy Feet 2 3D and The Hobbit.

Dreamworks have announced the sequel to How To Train Your Dragon 3D. Due for release in 2013.

The stunning 3D movie 'Avatar' broke all records at the box offices, and the recent release on Blu Ray of the 2D version resulted in a reported 1.5 million sales almost overnight. The good news is that Avatar 3D is planned for release on 3D Blu Ray next year.

The truly creepy movie 'The Ring' is being remade in 3D. Remember the scene where she comes through the TV? I didn't sleep all night the night I watched it..and although I suspect it'll be great, there's no way i ever want to see that in 3D. Heart won't take it! You won't see Ring 3D in cinemas intil late 2011 or early 2012.

With a planned release for 2011 - The Adventures Of Tintin, Secret Of the Unicorn - promises to be the next Avatar, and is being filmed in full 3D CGI.

Saw 3D - Filming has just been completed of the seventh Saw movie. The film is due for release in October 2010.

Little Hercules 3D - Gaiam Inc plan to release Little Hercules 3D on April 27 2010. The action adventure comedy movie tells the story of the early days of the great Greek warrior Hercules told from the perspective of a modern day 12 year old in California.

Piranha 3D - The famous killer fish movie - also known a Piranha 2:The Flying Killers - is currently being remade with an August 27 release date for cinema showings. The 3D DVD version is scheduled for release in August.

Hubble 3D - Released in IMAX cinemas March 19th - Using the power of the famed Hubble telescope, this film takes you on a trip through space and far away galaxies. You can see the official Hubble 3D trailer on Youtube.

How To Train Your Dragon 3D - Released on Mar 26 2010, How To Train Your dragon is the movie adaptation of
a book already published in over 30 languages and follows the tale of a boy following a quest to track down the fiercest dragon alive and pass his initiation.

Alice In Wonderland 3D - a creepy, imaginative film from Disney that works exceptionally well in 3D. Released on DVD March 16th.

With the 3D DVD entertainment market showing the early signs of booming growth, there is heavy focus in the movie and 3D technology industry in the development of fully fledged 3D TVs that will deliver the high quality 3D DVD viewing quality that we're all looking for.

The 3D TV developments are still in the early stages - and with the cost of new models likely to be prohibitive in the early distribution days we're currently reliant on the old style 3D glasses to get a fix of true 3D viewing enjoyment.

These glasses have been around for a long time in their basic form, but there are increasing signs that improvement developments are under way. Remember the good old days in home viewing where you got the cardboard glasses delivered in a comic or in your newspaper, ready to watch a special one off showing of a film or clip on TV?

Now the glasses are packaged along with the 3D DVD you've purchased.

Aside from using 3D glasses, there have been opportunities to get a fix of 3D at the IMAX theatres. Thankfully times have moved on.....and now the big film makers appear to be grasping the opportunity and shooting specially made 3D movies for the big cinema screen - with planned future DVD releases for home entertainment.

But 3D technology is developing so fast that very soon the need for 3D glasses will disappear, and with the advent of dedicated 3D TVs, the market for 3D DVD movies is set to explode.

This growing availability of 3D DVD movies is both a blessing and a curse. For people who love the 3D experience and have already experienced playing 3D games, 3D DVDs are probably a dream come true. But problems arise if you don’t have a TV or DVD player that accepts 3D. Problems can also arise among people who don’t like wearing shutter glasses in order to watch their DVDs.

The down side of shutter glasses
Shutter glasses have their own sets of problems. Some people are sensitive to the flickering that occurs as the lenses alternate between light and dark. Other people don’t like wearing Bluetooth or any IR (infra red) devices on their heads. These issues can be enough to suck all of the enjoyment out of watching a 3D DVD. So as a last resort, finding a system that converts 2D to 3D without requiring glasses might be just what you need.

Tips for watching 3D DVDs
If your TV or DVD player is not 3D ready, but you want to be able to watch 3D movies like Toy Story, you do have some options. You could ask around to see which one of your relatives or friends may have a player. Or you might be able to borrow one from your local library, if they have one. Or if you have a 3D DVD player but a conventional TV rather than a high definition or 3D TV, you can try watching HQFS (high quality field sequential) 3D DVDs using shutter glasses.

3D TV converters
The most recent development in 3D DVD players is in 2D to 3D converters. These use software that converts traditional 2 dimensional DVDs into 3 dimensions. Some of the systems use wireless 3D glasses, but others don’t require the viewer to wear accessory glasses. If having to wear the 3D glasses is a big issue for you - some people just don’t like them - then look for a system that doesn’t use glasses....read more on 3D TV convertors...

Tips for buying 3D DVDs
In some cases, you'll have to sit squarely in front of the screen in order to see the 3D effect. Even a slight movement off-center will result in a 2D viewing experience. So it’s smart to read all of the specs to make sure you get the kind of player that you really want. And it would be a good idea to get an in-person look at the make and model that you like before buying, because some of the brands may not deliver exactly what they claim.

If you want to read some technical detail on how our brains 'see' 3D images, there's a superb article on depth perception at Wkipedia.

Released 3D DVDs - 3D Childrens Movies/Animated Movie List

Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 3D
''a wildly entertaining and high quality 3D movie with a superb script, colourful characters, and a clever storyline...''

Fly Me To The Moon 3D
The first feature that was conceived, created and produced in 3D for a 3D only cinema release - astoundingly good 3D effects in a space adventure movie for kids.

Toy Story 3D
Presenting the stunningly entertaining 3D version of one of the most popular ever animated films. See Woody and co in glorious, true to life three dimensions.

A Christmas Carol 3D
''a visually stunning 3D version of Charles Dickins popular Victorian London tale''

Coraline 3D
An intriguing fairytale - the first stop motion 3D movie covers the tale of a girl entering a parallel world where all is not as it seems.

Alice In Wonderland 3D
Watch the immersive 3D version of the popular, imaginative Disney tale.

The Polar Express 3D
The heartwarming tale of the boy who didn't believe in Santa Claus, and the train ride to Santa's home at the North Pole.

Garfields Pet Force 3D

Shrek 3D

Up 3D

Spy Kids 3D

Santa vs The Snowman

Little Hercules 3D

RELEASED 3D DVDs - 3D Horror Movie List

Monster vs. Aliens 3D

My Bloody Valentine 3D

Final Destination

Friday The 13th Part 3 3D

Jaws 3D

Amityville 3D

Night Of The Living Dead

The Woman In Black

Haunted Castle

3D Adventure Movie List

Journey To The Centre Of The Earth
Discover the high tech 3D version of Jules Vernes famous underground adventure.

Sea Monsters - A Prehistoric Adventure

Call Of The Wild
The uplifting adventure tale where a wolf born in the wild is rescued from injury and transformed into a dog sled champion.

Worlds Greatest Roller Coasters

Mars 3D

The Adventures of Shark Boy & Lava Girl 3D

Alien Adventure
3D digitally animated movie where visiting Aliens discover earths attractions. Follow the aliens on a stunning 3D adventure through fairgrounds and roller coasters in a theme park setting.

Ghosts Of The Abyss

3D Music Concert List

Hannah Montana 3D Concert

Jonas Brothers 3D

Trancetrip 3D DVD

U2 3D Concert