Update: James Cameron's 'Titanic' to get 3D re-release on April 4, 2012.

I figured they would do something "big" for the 100th Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic (April 14, 1912).

Since this movie was not shot in 3D, I don't expect much. It will very likely look like one of those fast repurposing jobs they did on several recent 3D releases, where only the CGI effects will have a true 3D feel to them, but the actual live footage shots will be flat and 2D.

As I recall, there are several shots moving around the ship that were pretty much all CGI, so those should look great. But I wouldn't get my hopes up for an "Avatar" experience.

EDIT: I would be more interested to know if they would do an expanded release, since so much footage was excised for the final cut. I was actually hoping for a mini-series-type release, since Cameron's initial cut of the film ran something like 8 hours. Why not show the full thing on TV for huge ratings (and a new DVD set)?

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Updated On: 5/19/11 at 11:21 AM

3D movies scare the crap out of me, but I would LOVE to see this. I might have to suck it up and go.

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It's not really any different than the "anniversary" of 9/11 or Pearl Harbor or any other catastrophic event. Not saying it's right, but this doesn't necessarily stick out as odd to me because it's not like it's never done. And by definition, an anniversary can be a commemoration, which isn't necessarily celebratory.

ETA:

I would be more interested to know if they would do an expanded release, since so much footage was excised for the final cut. I was actually hoping for a mini-series-type release, since Cameron's initial cut of the film ran something like 8 hours. Why not show the full thing on TV for huge ratings (and a new DVD set)?

THAT I'd love to see.

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Updated On: 5/19/11 at 10:49 PM

Anniversaries of catastrophic events are noted all the time with marketing tie-ins, creepy or not.

1991 saw a lot of WWII "Pearl Harbor Day" merchandise, sold as "50th Anniversary" commemorative stuff. This year is the 150th Anniversary (sesquicentennial) of the Civil War, and you're seeing tons of DVDs and other events being marketed exactly as such. I'm sure they'll have no problem noting the 100th Anniversary (centennial) of the sinking of the Titanic with the rerelease of this film and many, many historical documentary tie-ins. Probably a paperweight or two, as well.

I still have a copy of Titanic: the Board Game. It was given to me as a bad joke, because can you even imagine "9/11: The Board Game" or "Diana's Car Crash: The Board Game?" I guess when enough time has passed, it's okay for Milton Bradley or Parker Bros. to have "fun" with it.

Truth is, after a few margaritas and perhaps some Loony Tunes playing in the background, the Titanic board game is actually kinda "fun" to play. The goal is to get off the ship and into a lifeboat with your personal belongings before the ship sinks. Good god.

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besty, have you seen this? It's available for rent for birthday parties. The caption reads: "If you're looking for a centerpiece for your event, this is it! Guaranteed to catch the eye of everyone, walking or driving by. This amazing slide is great fun and you won't be able to keep the kids off of it, or the adults from taking pictures of it."

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The expanded version would be awesome. I'm not sure if there are even more cut scenes than those included on the special edition dvd. I'm sure there were. Even if that made the movie 4 hours, I'd still see it, ha.

Love the board game. I've seen that bouncy thing before, I think it's totally tacky and in poor taste. Although they also have 'Titanic Survivor' Halloween costumes. What's next, an Auschwitz easy-bake oven?

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too many notes, just sink it

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You'll be able to see every bump on her areolas.

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Exactly.

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TheatreDiva, thanks for ruining my girl crush.

The costumes were just 1912 style clothing with like, fake icicles and stuff. I don't know if they still sell them or if it was just in the post-movie craze when everything was related to Titanic, lol.

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LOL, BB. If anything was shot over a green screen, which includes most on-deck shots looking out over water, and perhaps loogies, etc., they can separate the CGI backgrounds and make the stuff behind them 3D.

The difference will be with any footage of actors or sets. It wasn't photographed with a 3D camera, so, at best, you'll get the look of flat paperdoll cutouts with no depth to them, in front of a background in CG with depth.

It won't be Avatar. Not by a long shot.

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I'm bumping this thread because after just watching the film again I actually am looking forward to seeing the "I'm Flying" scene in 3-D.