Journey to the Center of the Earth, Tinker Bell On DVD/Blu-ray
JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH on Blu-ray and DVD, a new Tinker Bell adventure from Disney on Blu-ray and DVD, plus MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 celebrates 20 years and THE POLAR EXPRESS is re-released in 3-D on Blu-ray and DVD.
JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH on DVD and Blu-ray
Brendan Fraser stars in this action-packed adventure based on the Jules Vern classic from Warner Home Video. On a hunch to find the center of the earth, Trevor Anderson (Fraser), his nephew and their tour guide make a breakthrough discovery that launches them on a thrilling journey into the unknown. On a scramble to find their way back, the group travels through a never-before-seen world encountering creatures and objects never imagined. Whether in 3D with glasses or in 2D , get close to the action, engage your sense of wonder, and take your own journey to the center of the earth.
For Eric Brevig's remake JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH, not only is it chock full of vfx but it also represents the first big live-action test case for 3-D.
There are virtual environments, fully CG creatures, atmospheric effects, water simulations, set extensions, digital doubles and complex live-action integration. As for the stereoscopic impact, for those fortunate enough to catch it in digital 3-D, the vfx team found it extremely challenging.
No less than five visual effects firms worked on the production. All five -- Meteor Studios (now defunct), Hybride (now sold to Ubisoft), Frantic Films, Mokko and Rodeo FX -- did CG environments, complex simulation work and stereo compositing. In addition, Meteor did CG creatures (the dinosaur). Hybride also did flowing water (river) and lava creatures (carnivorous plants, glowing bird and dandelions). Frantic Films did water (ocean) and lava creatures (flying fish, water dinosaur).
Coordinating their efforts and overseeing all the visual effects work on the film was a monumental task, one handled quite capably by Chris Townsend. Working hand-in-hand with Brevig (the vfx supervisor turned director), was Chris Townsend, the overall visual effects supervisor, to ensure that all the effects synced up in a stereo format.
"Everything had to work in stereo," Townsend stated. "All the tricks we are so used to using in the world of feature film visual effects in a mono world, had to be reconsidered." That proved to be, as one might expect, the most challenging aspect of the production.
Special Features Include:
--Commentary by Brendan Fraser and Director Eric Brevig
--A World Within Our World: Various Historical "Hollow Earth Theories"
--About What Lies Beneath Our Planets Crust
--Being Josh: Profiling 12-Year-Old Co-Star Josh Hutcherson
--How to Make Dinosaur Drool
--Adventure at the Center of the Earth Challenge
TINKER BELL on DVD and Blu-ray
For the first time in history, Tinker Bell, one of the world's most beloved animated characters, will speak in an all-new original film that reveals many of life's wondrous mysteries of nature. From the storytellers at Walt Disney Pictures, comes a spectacular, full-length CG animated movie filled with magic and adventure. TINKER BELL takes flight on October 28, 2008 with a treasure trove of captivating bonus features on Disney DVD and Blu-ray.
Introducing extraordinary new characters, TINKER BELL is enhanced by an impressive voice cast widely acclaimed for performances on stage and screen. Mae Whitman (INDEPENDENCE DAY, ONE FINE DAY) gives Tinker Bell her first true voice, and Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner America Ferrera (UGLY BETTY) provides the voice of the mischievous Fawn, an animal fairy. Five-time Image Award honoree Raven-Symone (COLLEGE ROAD TRIP) fills the illuminating role of Iridessa, a light fairy; Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth (PUSHING DAISIES) offers the elegant tones of Rosetta, a garden fairy; and two-time SAG Awardee Lucy Liu (DIRTY SEXY MONEY) plays Silvermist, an endearing water fairy. In addition, singer-songwriter Jesse McCartney lends his voice to Terence, keeper of the pixie dust, and Academy Award winning actress Anjelica Huston (PRIZZI'S HONOR) reigns over Pixie Hollow as the voice of Queen Clarion.
JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH on DVD and Blu-ray
Brendan Fraser stars in this action-packed adventure based on the Jules Vern classic from Warner Home Video. On a hunch to find the center of the earth, Trevor Anderson (Fraser), his nephew and their tour guide make a breakthrough discovery that launches them on a thrilling journey into the unknown. On a scramble to find their way back, the group travels through a never-before-seen world encountering creatures and objects never imagined. Whether in 3D with glasses or in 2D , get close to the action, engage your sense of wonder, and take your own journey to the center of the earth.
For Eric Brevig's remake JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH, not only is it chock full of vfx but it also represents the first big live-action test case for 3-D.
There are virtual environments, fully CG creatures, atmospheric effects, water simulations, set extensions, digital doubles and complex live-action integration. As for the stereoscopic impact, for those fortunate enough to catch it in digital 3-D, the vfx team found it extremely challenging.
No less than five visual effects firms worked on the production. All five -- Meteor Studios (now defunct), Hybride (now sold to Ubisoft), Frantic Films, Mokko and Rodeo FX -- did CG environments, complex simulation work and stereo compositing. In addition, Meteor did CG creatures (the dinosaur). Hybride also did flowing water (river) and lava creatures (carnivorous plants, glowing bird and dandelions). Frantic Films did water (ocean) and lava creatures (flying fish, water dinosaur).
Coordinating their efforts and overseeing all the visual effects work on the film was a monumental task, one handled quite capably by Chris Townsend. Working hand-in-hand with Brevig (the vfx supervisor turned director), was Chris Townsend, the overall visual effects supervisor, to ensure that all the effects synced up in a stereo format.
"Everything had to work in stereo," Townsend stated. "All the tricks we are so used to using in the world of feature film visual effects in a mono world, had to be reconsidered." That proved to be, as one might expect, the most challenging aspect of the production.
Special Features Include:
--Commentary by Brendan Fraser and Director Eric Brevig
--A World Within Our World: Various Historical "Hollow Earth Theories"
--About What Lies Beneath Our Planets Crust
--Being Josh: Profiling 12-Year-Old Co-Star Josh Hutcherson
--How to Make Dinosaur Drool
--Adventure at the Center of the Earth Challenge
TINKER BELL on DVD and Blu-ray
For the first time in history, Tinker Bell, one of the world's most beloved animated characters, will speak in an all-new original film that reveals many of life's wondrous mysteries of nature. From the storytellers at Walt Disney Pictures, comes a spectacular, full-length CG animated movie filled with magic and adventure. TINKER BELL takes flight on October 28, 2008 with a treasure trove of captivating bonus features on Disney DVD and Blu-ray.
Introducing extraordinary new characters, TINKER BELL is enhanced by an impressive voice cast widely acclaimed for performances on stage and screen. Mae Whitman (INDEPENDENCE DAY, ONE FINE DAY) gives Tinker Bell her first true voice, and Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner America Ferrera (UGLY BETTY) provides the voice of the mischievous Fawn, an animal fairy. Five-time Image Award honoree Raven-Symone (COLLEGE ROAD TRIP) fills the illuminating role of Iridessa, a light fairy; Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth (PUSHING DAISIES) offers the elegant tones of Rosetta, a garden fairy; and two-time SAG Awardee Lucy Liu (DIRTY SEXY MONEY) plays Silvermist, an endearing water fairy. In addition, singer-songwriter Jesse McCartney lends his voice to Terence, keeper of the pixie dust, and Academy Award winning actress Anjelica Huston (PRIZZI'S HONOR) reigns over Pixie Hollow as the voice of Queen Clarion.
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