In response to consumer demand and requests from key theater chains at the Showest convention in Las Vegas last week, Empire Film Group has announced that it will upgrade its current production of SHADOW VISION to conform with the popular new Real D 3D theatrical format from Real D Cinema.
Recently released films in the Real D 3D format include BEOWULF and HANNAH MONTANA, both of which generated record-breaking per screen averages from 3D locations, eight times greater box office revenues than standard format theaters.
"Movie goers want to be dazzled," said Empire CEO Dean Hamilton-Bornstein. "As big screens and home projection systems become more common, consumers are demanding a bigger, better movie experience from theatres"
In response to the sudden popularity of the Real D 3D format, New Line Cinema will be releasing JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH starring Brendan Fraser on July 11 in 3D.
However, very few if any new 3D releases will be available for the next year, despite the announcement by DreamWorks chief Jeffrey Katzenberg that all of their future animated features will be released in 3D.
The only major live-action 3D feature, AVATAR, from director James Cameron, has been delayed for release until December 2009, opening a window of 18-months for Empire Film Group with virtually no competition in the live-action 3D arena.
SHADOW VISION stars Vivian Schilling as a blind woman who develops the ability to remotely sense and visualize crimes.
The film will be directed by Eric Parkinson from his original screenplay, with 3D cinematography by Andrew Parke, whose credits include the recent Lionsgate release of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: 3D.
Bruce Branit (SIN CITY) will handle visual effects, with Dan Symmes supervising the 3D technology.
Principal photography will commence in late May, with a 3D theatrical release targeted for February 2009.
