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by Matt Goldberg Posted:October 8th, 2010 at 11:48 am
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We have some great news for folks who hate shoddy 3D post-conversions. THR is reporting that Warner Bros. has canceled plans to post-convert Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 into 3D. In a statement released today, Warner Bros. announced that the film will play in 2D and IMAX on November 19th, but “we will not have a completed 3D version of the film within our release date window,” and “despite everyone’s best efforts, we were unable to convert the film in its entirety and meet the highest standards of quality. We do not want to disappoint fans who have long-anticipated the conclusion of this extraordinary journey.” Director David Yates added, “This decision, which we completely support, underscores the fact that Warner Bros. has always put quality first.” Yates must not have seen the 3D version of Clash of the Titans earlier this year.
Personally, I’m elated to hear this news as no studio has managed to craft a quality 3D post-conversion yet. As someone who can’t wait to see the new Harry Potter, I’m glad I don’t have to worry about it being ruined by a shoddy and unnecessary 3D post-convert. Keep in mind that Warner Bros. has been planning to release the film in 3D since February of this year so it’s not like Harry Potter had the same rush as Clash. No word if Warner Bros. also intends to scrap their plans to release Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in 3D. [Update: Warner Bros. has released a statement where they (sadly) announce they still intend to release Part II in 3D; Hit the jump for the full press release]
Here’s the press release we received from Warner Bros:
For Immediate Release
Statement from Warner Bros. regarding “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1:”
Warner Bros Pictures has made the decision to release “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1” in 2D, in both conventional and IMAX theaters, as we will not have a completed 3D version of the film within our release date window. Despite everyone’s best efforts, we were unable to convert the film in its entirety and meet the highest standards of quality. We do not want to disappoint fans who have long-anticipated the conclusion of this extraordinary journey, and to that end, we are releasing our film day-and-date on November 19, 2010 as planned. We, in alignment with our filmmakers, believe this is the best course to take in order to ensure that our audiences enjoy the consummate “Harry Potter” experience.
Producer David Heyman said, “For 10 years, we have worked alongside Alan Horn and the studio, whose priority has always been to preserve the integrity of Jo Rowling’s books as we have adapted them to the screen, and this decision reflects that commitment.”
Director David Yates continued, “This decision, which we completely support, underscores the fact that Warner Bros. has always put quality first.”
As scheduled, on July 15, 2011, we will deliver to conventional and IMAX theaters our final installment of the film franchise, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2,” in both 2D and 3D formats.
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there goes all chance of crossing 1 billion
We should be happy that Warners decided to treat the film and audience with respect and present Harry Potter in the best possible way instead of going to do the easy money. And they will be compensated cause I’ll see this one as many times as my pocket allows
BOOOOOO
thats it right there the 3D era just ended right there!!!!
Great news indeed! I’m glad they at least had the integrity to realize that the conversion was going to be lousy and scrap the plans.
As for no studio being able to do a quality 3D conversion, it may not have been as good as a film shot in 3D by Disney did a decent job with the Alice in Wonderland conversion because they actually planned ahead for it.
If you know me, you know I have no great love for James Cameron, but he did say it best when he said that 3D conversions will never look as good as a film shot in 3D, but if it’s planned out and given enough time it can get somewhere around 2.8D
Really glad about this, was gonna see it in 2D regardless of the 3D posterization.
But now since it’s not gonna be, I can watch it on a much bigger screen than I would of had it been released w/ the 3D; because the 3D release would of got the big junt.
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but now it wont beat twilghts opening
You’re an idiot, Matt. There is a studio who did a spectacular post conversion to 3D and they did it years ago. Disney’s 3D version of The Nightmare Before Christmas is a masterpiece. And the Alice in Wonderland post conversion was bollocks.
not true. Nightmare’s conversion sucked!! they ruined one of my favorite films ever!!
YES! THANK YOU. I had intended to see it in either IMAX or regular 2D not in 3D, but now I can see it with everyone I know and not be pressured to see it in 3D.
Thank you Warner Bros.
ALLLRIIGHHHHTTTT! Best News of the Week!
Audience are smart enough to know what a gimmick is and what is not.
Who care for the opening. What i want is quality! i’m gonna watch this on IMAX now!
i’d imagine they just don’t have enough time to convert the film to 3d. it’ll probs be on part ii tho
i’d imagine they just don’t have enough time to convert the film to 3d. it’ll probs be on part ii tho