Not exactly news, but I didn't turn it up in a search. Apologies if already posted:
Jeffrey Katzenberg on the 'Heartbreaking' Decline of 3D (Exclusive Q&A) - The Hollywood Reporter
This is both sad and encouraging. As a 3d fan I'm scornful of post-conversions and PO'd by bundled hardware bluray exclusives meaning some of my favourite films can't be had in 3D for home, even though I've finally lashed out on a 3D TV. (I have literally NO content for it yet!)
If Katzenberg's analysis is correct then perhaps the industry will finally take notice before long. A lot of us like 3D, we just don't like ****ty 3D (or ****ty exclusives). And high prices. He's clearly right to speak in terms of people feeling cheated by bad 3D, but is he wrong to deny price point is an issue when the quality is good? I think yes, the vibe seems to be that the price point is a HUGE issue even for films shot natively in 3D.
Can Hollywood recognise the writing on the wall and change its practices?
Jeffrey Katzenberg on the 'Heartbreaking' Decline of 3D (Exclusive Q&A) - The Hollywood Reporter
This is both sad and encouraging. As a 3d fan I'm scornful of post-conversions and PO'd by bundled hardware bluray exclusives meaning some of my favourite films can't be had in 3D for home, even though I've finally lashed out on a 3D TV. (I have literally NO content for it yet!)
If Katzenberg's analysis is correct then perhaps the industry will finally take notice before long. A lot of us like 3D, we just don't like ****ty 3D (or ****ty exclusives). And high prices. He's clearly right to speak in terms of people feeling cheated by bad 3D, but is he wrong to deny price point is an issue when the quality is good? I think yes, the vibe seems to be that the price point is a HUGE issue even for films shot natively in 3D.
Can Hollywood recognise the writing on the wall and change its practices?