No 3-D for Bats 3?

Source: MovieWeb.com

Breathe a sigh of relief. Cinematographer of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight Wally Pfister has no intentions on using a 3-D format in the (still unannounced, but seriously how can it not happen) third installment of the Nolan/Bale Batman franchise.

Pfister actually was very adamant about not shooting in what he calls the "3-D fad" claiming that the format might have worn off by the time the movie is released. He does leave the option of shooting at least some of the film in IMAX, just like the infamous bank robbery scene from The Dark Knight, which for anyone who saw that sequence you know that is good news.

What is known for sure at this point, according to Pfister, is that Bats 3 is going to happen and it will be shot old school on film. Right now there is a tentative release date of sometime in 2012, but seeing as the film is in no farther than pre-preproduction that time frame could easily change.

BSG Packaging Exchange Ending

Source: Blu-ray.com

Don't worry you aren't frakked yet! Those of you who have your hands on the limited edition Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series Blu-ray box set only have until May 31st to send in the requirements to Universal to get the updated packaging complete with a spot for the addition disc "The Plan" which follows the Cylon's perspective in the last several episodes.

To receive new packaging just send in the front flap (the one with the big ol' toaster on it) and the top of the first season's package into Universal after completing this form and then follow the directions in the studios reply.

For the Philistines amongst you, Battlestar Galactica is an amazing political thriller that just so happens to be dropped into the middle of a multi-planet war against machines that pushing humanity to the verge of extinction. Mankind's only hope is in a small ragtag fleet and their quest to find the mythical lost colony of Earth.

Hurry up and get your new packaging before the deadline passes you by!

So say we all!

Star Wars Blu-ray Release on the Horizon

Source: Blu-ray.com

About time! I have waited since I bought my PS3 for this day to come. The day the original Star Wars trilogy in all of its glory would released on Blu-ray. That day is more than just wishful thinking now!

Said Steve Sansweet, a Lucasfilm employee, "We have been at work for a couple of years working on—I won't call it the Ultimate Set because we keep finding stuff—but, a very full set of all six movies on Blu-ray with lots of extra material."

No official date was given, but many assume it will be sometime next year to coincide with the 35th anniversary of the theatrical release of A New Hope. I can barely contain myself! Say what you want about the prequels (I often do) but the original trilogy is sci-fi gospel.

Nota Bene: That isn't official art, just wishful thinking.

Netflix Adds Subtitles

Source: The Netflix Blog

If you are anything like me most of your Netflix viewing takes place through online streaming using their “Instant Play” feature. Netflix has just added a new feature to its online streaming: closed captioning.

Promised last year, closed captioning is now available on some streaming TV shows and movies. Right now it is a very limited library of about 100 titles but they now have the technology in place and Neil Hunt, Chief Product Officer a Netflix, promises “we will be working to fill in the library over time.”

There you go; closed captioning has begun to infiltrate Netflix. Just one more feature for an already amazing rental service.

When Twitter Kicks Ass

Source: Wired.com

Want to win some Kick-Ass swag this weekend?

Of course you do! Entering is easy, all you have to do is take a quick snapshot of yourself waiting in line to see the flick with your Kick-Ass ticket stub (or in costume for you aspiring vigilantes out there) and then upload it on Twitter.

For your Tweet to qualify simply say “Kick-Ass” followed by the hash tag “#winkickassWIRED” and you are entered to win. Three winners will be randomly selected with the grand prize being a movie poster signed by the actors and comic creators a Kick-Ass hat and Kick-Ass: Music from the Motion Picture plus a little extra swag. The two other lucky winners will receive a movie poster, sticker set and postcard.

All entries need to be in by 12:01 Pacific on April 19^th, go see Kick-Ass now for your chance to win!

Avatar Ultimate Edition Blu-ray

Source: Comingsoon.net

The guys over at Comingsoon.net got a chance to talk with Avatar Producer John Landau about the specs for the forthcoming Blu-ray. Over the next couple of months He and James Cameron will be picking through supplements that will go into a four-disc ultimate edition of Avatar.

Some of the special features that have already made the cut include a two hour documentary on the making of Avatar and various unused scenes, such as more of the Avatar school and Jake Sully in training. Sounds like a quality start to me, but to fill up three extra discs a lot more will be needed and it will take a lot of time.

But instead of monopolizing the “King of the Worlds” time Landau says they have a system in place that will also allow Cameron time to work on his upcoming projects like an Avatar sequel.

If you don’t think you can wait for the ultimate edition of Avatar the regular one will be up for grabs April 22^nd sans special features. They don’t want to punish those of you who can’t wait, however, and will give people that bought the initial release the opportunity to watch the special features on their website once they are completed at Avatarmovie.com.

Nota Bene: For those of you who have yet to see film history or want to experience it over again, Avatar is being re-released in select IMAX theaters this weekend.