Louisiana State University Signs Agreement for 3D Analysis SoftwareCampus TechnologyCapabilities include importing of 2D and 3D data; volume rendering; integration with third-party applications, such as Matlab, which Louisiana State University uses; ab…
Daily Archive: February 22, 2012
Feb
22
FP Passport: China raises movie quota; Hollywood on best behavior – Foreign Policy (blog)
Foreign Policy (blog)FP Passport: China raises movie quota; Hollywood on best behaviorForeign Policy (blog)The Guardian reports: China currently permits only 20 big foreign films a year to be released there, to the frustration of US studios. The pact a…
Feb
22
The Shamrock Connection: The 3D Takeover – my.hsj.org
TechRadar UKThe Shamrock Connection: The 3D Takeovermy.hsj.orgThe arrival of the classic Star Wars movies in 3D continue the obvious trend that is happening. – Google Explosions. Epic Battle Scenes. Speed Racers and cartoon animals. All the favorite mo…
Feb
22
Film caps – Monterey County Herald
Film capsMonterey County HeraldGlenn Close stars in this film based on a short story about a woman living as a man and working as a posh hotel waiter in order to survive in 19th-century Ireland. 1 hour, 53 minutes. Writer-director Michel Hazanavicius, …
Feb
22
I now hate everything: Journey 2: the Mysterious Island – The Yorker
The YorkerI now hate everything: Journey 2: the Mysterious IslandThe YorkerMy hate for it permeates every aspect of the film and my own being. I hate how it's a sequel to a 2008 film that no one cared about. Journey to the Center of the Earth warra…
Feb
22
Form guide to the Oscars – Herald Sun
ABC NewsForm guide to the OscarsHerald SunScorsese's bravura journey outside his usual discomfort zone _ a kids' film in 3D! _ is also to be applauded. The veteran is still a slight chance to cause an upset here. And the winner is: Michel Hazan…
Feb
22
3D Film And D-BOX Gimmicks Won’t Save Cinema – zConnection
zConnection3D Film And D-BOX Gimmicks Won't Save CinemazConnectionRather than approaching new business models, though, cinemas have chosen a strange strategy to help pick up ticket sales: embracing 3D films, as well as the currently rarer “D-BOX
Feb
22
New One-Sheet Poster Released for Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie – Wired (blog)
Wired (blog)New One-Sheet Poster Released for Tim Burton's FrankenweenieWired (blog)The movie is being made using stop-motion animation, and filmed in 3D and in black-and-white, which is a combination rarely seen in movies these days. Obviously, it…
Feb
22
Trade Issues Come to the Fore as US Hosts Chinese Vice President – Bridges Weekly Trade News Digest
Trade Issues Come to the Fore as US Hosts Chinese Vice PresidentBridges Weekly Trade News DigestUnder the deal announced by US Vice President Joe Biden on 17 February, China will now allow an additional 14 foreign films per year in enhanced formats suc…
Feb
22
Getting His Wings: Oscar Nominee Wim Wenders on Pina – Huffington Post
Seattle Post IntelligencerGetting His Wings: Oscar Nominee Wim Wenders on PinaHuffington PostThis film took a long time, yes. Because of the length of time it took you to make Pina, you said that the 3D technology improved as you were making the film. …