Originally Posted By kennect My understanding is that Disney is not going to release a 3D version of Frozen. Anybody have any info about this?
Originally Posted By AlexsMovieBlog That's correct. My review should be up on LP sometime this week, but Disney has made no mention of a 3D Blu-Ray release in the US. It will not be available on March 18th when the film is released on Blu-Ray and DVD. They are releasing it in other regions around the world. You can call Disney Home Entertainment (800-723-4763) to voice your concern and let them know you would like them to release it in 3D.
Originally Posted By kennect thanks. done that. seems the only option is to go through amazon uk an order their region free 3d version. am I right or wrong with that idea?
Originally Posted By skinnerbox I read earlier this year on various Disney and BD discussion boards that people's 3D Blu Ray pre-orders with Amazon USA were cancelled sometime in January. WTF?? Why is Disney releasing Frozen 3D Blu Ray in the UK but not here?
Originally Posted By AlexsMovieBlog Kennect, you have the right idea that the only way to get Frozen in 3D asap is to import it from a country that has the disc region free (or from Mexico which is Region A and compatible with US players). skinnerbox, sites like Amazon have become famous for allowing customers to preorder movies while they are in theaters before studios have made any announcements about a release. Most online retailers assumed Disney would release it in 3D and allowed customers to preorder it. There are rumors that Disney is holding titles to do a mass-release of 3D films in the Fall when sales are higher close to Christmas. The Pirate Fairy is another potential title if this is true, since that was made in 3D and is being released that way in other countries, but not USA.
Originally Posted By skinnerbox I just placed my Amazon UK order for the disc. Phooey! on Disney for throwing the American 3D fans under the bus. Disney was one of the main reasons our household went 3D when it came time to replace our old TV. You helped to push this technology into the theatres and then onto the home entertainment consoles. And now you don't care about American fans? Just the ones overseas? I understand what you're stating, Alex. And that, to me, is beyond disgusting. Holding back on titles so they can supposedly make more coin closer to Christmas? Families saw the film in the theatres not that long ago. They want to watch it again at home in the near term, not after summer has come and gone and filled their kids' heads with the next latest and greatest animated flick, like Dragon 2 (which looks to be a terrific film based on the latest trailer). You're idiots, Disney. You should be striking while the film is still fresh in everyone's minds.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Remember when the release schedule for all movies would have had us waiting about a year before any home version was available? Those were the days...
Originally Posted By kennect well it is available VUDU in 3D. right now but vudu and my 3D just don't jive. So I went ahead an ordered it from Amazon UK. From what I have read there are a lot people upset about this. Screw Disney. d
Originally Posted By u k fan Is there a chance that there may be another "last hurrah" for Frozen in theaters with a 3D only rerelease at some point? It could then be advertised as the only way to see the movie in 3D until (inset date here). Perhaps with Imax as well or even as an Imax exclusive? I wouldn't blame them for squeezing every last penny out of this juggernaut while they can. Just a thought!!!
Originally Posted By kennect uk..you could be right but who knows....from what I have found there is a demand for a 3d release.
Originally Posted By JeffG It's available in 3D through several digital download services, including the new one Disney just introduced. Maybe Disney's new service is why they withheld a 3D Blu-Ray release? Also consider that the film was a much bigger hit than expected. I wouldn't be surprised if deluxe collectors edition video versions are in the works.
Originally Posted By AlexsMovieBlog DDMAN26, 3D at home didn't take off as big as studios expected it to, but 3D discs account for about 10% of Blu-Ray sales. That's not exactly chump change. JeffG, Disney Movies Anywhere doesn't support 3D, nor does it support HD. The only digital retailers Frozen is available through in 3D are Vudu and the PlayStation store. Neither produce 3D at the same quality as a Blu-Ray disc and both charge more than the disc would normally cost during the first week of release.
Originally Posted By kennect Oh I love the format. I have stopped going to theaters to watch these films here at home. the 55" screen is great, cheaper than a trip to the cinema. Gravity 3D here was great.
Originally Posted By mawnck Anyone besides kennect and skinnerbox doing 3D at home? Genuinely curious.
Originally Posted By darcy-becker Not me. I've never even considered it. But then I am in no way an early adopter.
Originally Posted By utahjosh I don't have 3-D at home. I'd like it, but it's not worth getting a new TV.