One of the definitive movie classics of the '80s is making a return. No, it's not a reboot or a sequel. But rather a rerun, where Tony Scott's 1986 classic TOP GUN starring Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis is being converted to 3D for a theatrical release early next year.
A four-minute "world premiere" preview of the converted movie -- featuring the famous "Danger Zone" aerial flight sequence -- was screened Monday at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam.
The 3D conversion is being done at Legend3D, whose CEO Rob Hummel introduced the clip as well as its unique business model during an IBC panel. Here's what he had to say below.
We think there is great potential for catalog titles in 3D, but studios have had trouble justifying the expense.
As I understand it, they are planning to release it in 3D in early 2012, though I known they want to get Tony Scott's approval before they go forward.
I think Top Gun lends itself to 3D due to the aerial flight. You can have fun with 3D by bringing things off the screen if they are not attached to the edge of the screen.
We think there is great potential for catalog titles in 3D, but studios have had trouble justifying the expense.
As I understand it, they are planning to release it in 3D in early 2012, though I known they want to get Tony Scott's approval before they go forward.
I think Top Gun lends itself to 3D due to the aerial flight. You can have fun with 3D by bringing things off the screen if they are not attached to the edge of the screen.
Hmm... TOP GUN in 3D? Sounds more like a gimmick to me, although it's nice to see this movie is making a big-screen return.
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