If youre in dubai tomorrow evening, u23d is showing at the imax cinema as part of the dubai film festival. Woody harrelson at an event for u2 3d 2007 randy quaid at an event for u2 3d 2007 woody harrelson at an event for u2 3d 2007 anthony. They take prominent stands on human rights issues, expressed through their lyrics and other public statements and actions. Set during the 2006 vertigo tour, this massive project makes use. U2 has been perhaps the biggest music act in the world since the late 1980s to the current day. And because it had never been done before, there were no rules to break. U23d is a concert film of rock band u2 as they trek from argentina, mexico, chile and. U2 3d th e u2 3d movie, distributed by national geographic entertainment, which premiered january 19, 2008, at the sundance film festival and went into release january 23 only on imax 3d screens, was a landmark for the 3d music fi lm. The film, which is the first digital 3d, multicamera, realtime production, will be shown at cineworld. U2 3d by anthony kuzminski for unrated magazine february 23, 2008. U2 3d 2008 financial information where data and the movie business meet. As the sundance institute announced the lineup of films screening out of competition at its 2008 sundance film festival, organizers said that the premieres section has significantly expanded, with.
The new 3d film comes as close as possible to showing the viewer what it feels like to be at u2 concert. U23d sundance film festival movie premier pin 2008 rare bono. Loretta lynn celebrates 60th anniversary of first single, hints at new music. Concert film of rock band u2 as they trek from argentina, mexico, chile and brazil. U2 3d in us theaters january 25, 2008 starring bono, adam clayton, larry mullen jr, dave evans. I see nothing on the imax website regarding this movie, yet, amazingly, it appears to be playing in over 50 imax venues. January 23, 2008 a new concert film featuring the band u2 was shot in digital 3d. Jan 07, 2008 u2 have confirmed details of the release of their muchanticipated 3d concert film, u2 3d.
Its the first digitally captured 3d live action film of its kind, the first time zoom lenses were ever used in 3d, and it was carl and robbies first rerecord mix. Subjective experiences of watching stereoscopic avatar and u2. In january, 2008, u2 released its second commercial film, u2 3d, a movie that lets fans experience a u2 concert like never before. The musical documentary u2 3d, which stitches together three performances by this irish rock band, is the first imax movie that deserves to be called a work of art. But even u2 outdid themselves in january 2008 with the release of u2 3d. Free solo 2018, science fair 2018, flying monsters 3d 2011, benda bilili. The official u2 website with all the latest news, video, audio, lyrics, photos, tour dates and ticket information. May 19, 2007 bono from u2 speaks during the echo music awards ceremony in berlin march 25, 2007. Sundance premieres section sees changes hollywood reporter. Although juan is primarily a live action director, his paintings and illustrations came to the attention of bono who commissioned him to animate backdrops for u2 s vertigo tour, which can be seen in u2 3d, the bands 2008 3d theatrical release. When this film was announced, i was afraid that the film would be a hi tech 3d thrill ride, while it might be cool to look at, the band would be obscured by the 3d theatrics.
It premiered at the sundance film festival in january 2011. Walle won the academy award for best animated feature, the bafta award for best animated film, the golden globe award for best animated feature film, and the satellite award for best animated or mixed media feature. Financial analysis of u2 3d 2008 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at. T he greatest fratjock poprock band of my generation, u2 is now the subject of the first liveaction 3d concert movie, directed by catherine owens and music video vet mark pellington, who helmed the famous buffalo version of the bands one clip back in 1991. This is indeed the pure u2 sound whatever that means. U2 3d transforms a series of live concerts by one of the worlds most acclaimed bands into a completely new. Not only it is largely preaching to the converted and in particular the recently converted but the 3d is only immersive in parts, and while the. A new concert film featuring the band u2 was shot in digital 3d. U2 3d was a project of firsts on many fronts, modell notes.
So far away, but so very close together music the guardian. U2 3d movie is a fulldimensional concert experience. Get the best deals on u2 memorabilia when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Filmed in argentina during u2 s vertigo tour, u2 3d is a landmark film for its creative use of the medium. When the film first came to theaters back in 2008, the band was asked about a potential home video release, and the answer. The firstever liveaction digital 3d film, u2 3d is a unique cinematic experience that places viewers within the pulsing energy of a stadium concert given by the worlds most popular band. On the argentinean leg of the vertigo tour, spiraled cartoonphallic platforms jut from the stage, from. I wasnt sure what to expect from u2 3d the edge tossing guitar picks into our faces. Discussion in bluray and uhd started by rob kilbride, feb 4. Although theres an article named 3d film, there are also two other articles called 3d computer graphics yes, i know that u2 3d isnt animation, but still and 3d television. Feb 21, 2008 u 2 celebrate their alphaplusmale status with the traditional belligerent euphoria in this 3d concert movie. The film contains performances of 14 songs, including tracks from how to dismantle an atomic bomb 2004, the album supported by the tour.
U2s new concert film, u2 3d, has screened at the sundance film festival, with the band in attendance viewing the completed project for the first time. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. The band u2 performs at a concert recorded in digital 3d. Shot during the bands vertigo tour in 2006 in south. The film is an interactive experience which lets the viewer dictate different perspectives and angles of. A concert film which captures bono and the u2 boys live in boston june 6, 2001. U2 3d is the perfect synergy of music, technology and magic. But the film is a revelation, redefining 3d liveaction moviemaking. I melt with you is a 2011 american arthouse drama thriller film directed by mark pellington.
U2 s the edge poses on the red carpet before the premiere of their film u2 3d at the sundance film festival in park city, utah, on saturday, jan. Shot at seven different shows, this production employs the greatest number of 3d cameras ever used for a. The concert footage includes political and social statements made during the shows. Friends ron, jonathan, richard and tim, have known each other since college. Rattle and hum, the 1988 concert film that marked the bands emergence as an arenafilling force, but as soon as bono and company blast out of. U22 the show never done entire show 1080p by mekvox. U2 3d forever changes the way concert films will be made. The 85minute film was shot at a series of vertigo tour concerts. Get the best deals on u2 memorabilia when you shop the largest online selection at. Big girls are best sounds like an outtake from u2 s pop album.
It would be released in theatres nearly two years later, and was the worlds first liveaction digital 3d film. U2 3d is a unique cinematic experience that puts viewers within the pulsing energy of a stadium concert given by the worlds most popular band. When done right, like in the coverage of live 8 two years earlier, individuals can. U 2 3d sounds like a teenager texting a chum, but is, in fact, a stateoftheart documentary made during the irish bands recent latin american tour, when they put a massive carbon footprint on. Nprs bob mondello says its so realistic that he wanted to tell the guy sitting in front of him to stop.
U2 u2 3d sundance film festival movie premier pin 2008 rare bono. U2 3d is a 2008 americanproduced 3d concert film featuring rock band u2 performing during. Even if most 3d concerts used 3d, wed have to use 3d for the title because the official name of the film is u2 3d. U2 3d is a 2008 americanproduced 3d concert film featuring rock band u2 performing during the vertigo tour in 2006. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. The joshua tree is a 1987 music documentary that details the making of and inspiration behind the influential multiplatinum album from the rock group. After all, bono himself wears strange, oddly shaped glasses so i suppose the 3d immersion effect is complete. U2 u2 3d by anthony kuzminski for unrated magazine february 23, 2008 ever since the momentous woodstock four decades back, the art of capturing a rock band on film has proved to be vitalizing, idealistic and at times downright. National geographic entertainment recent and upcoming movie credits. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination.
Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all. Dlb announced today that the world premiere of 3ality digital entertainments u2 3d, distributed by national geographic entertainment, will be shown in dolbyr 3d digital cinema on saturday, january 19, at the 2008 sundance film festival. Get u2 3d dvd and bluray release date, trailer, movie poster and movie stats. Familiar songs blend and merge with others, lyrics take. The worlds greatest band u2 filmed performing live in south africa on their vertigo tour. San francisco, jan 17, 2008 business wire dolby laboratories, inc. U2 released the firstever 3d digital concert film, u2 3d, using the still. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing u2 3d near you. Although juan is primarily a live action director, his paintings and illustrations came to the attention of bono who commissioned him to animate backdrops for u2s vertigo tour, which can be seen in u2 3d, the bands 2008 3d theatrical release. Actor randy quaid and evi quaid attend u2 3d premiere during 2008 sundance film festival at eccles theatre on january 19, 2008 in park city, utah. U2 perform live in sydney, australia in 1993 on the fifth leg of their iconic zoo tv tour. So far away, but so very close together the 3d film of u2 in concert lets paul morley get closer to the group than even he ever thought possible sun 17 feb 2008 09. Hollywood alist director mark pellington mark pellington, mark pellington and newcomer catherine owens team up to break new cinematic ground by cohelming u2 3d the first threedimensional concert film in movie history. Feb 23, 2008 u 2 3d sounds like a teenager texting a chum, but is, in fact, a stateoftheart documentary made during the irish bands recent latin american tour, when they put a massive carbon footprint on.
It appears to come out today exclusively in imax 3d, with digital 3d presentations opening in february. Does anyone have any info on the likelihood of this getting released. The musical documentary u2 3d, which stitches together three performances by this irish rock band, is the first imax movie that deserves to be. U2 have made a name for themselves over the past three decades as one of the premier arenarock bands on the planet. Subjective experiences of watching stereoscopic avatar and u2 3d in a cinema. Ever since the momentous woodstock four decades back, the art of capturing a rock band on film has proved to be vitalizing, idealistic and at times downright disastrous.
The group resumed the vertigo tour that month with a latin american leg, on which several shows were filmed for the concert film u2 3d. The film contains performances of 14 songs, including tracks from how to dismantle an atomic bomb, the album supported by the tour. The band u2 comprised of lead singer bono, drummer larry mullen jr. Compact and exuberant, u2 3d may be no more than a pintsized concert film with a lustrous surface, but the lensing is so vibrant and the music so buoyant, even nonfans may find their eyes popping and their heads bobbing. Get the best deals on u2 when you shop the largest online selection at. The film portrays the passionate reactions of 80,000 fans from nine digital 3d camera systems as well as the exuberant onstage dynamic between u2 s bono, the edge, adam clayton and larry mullen jr, as they excite and inspire their massive audience. Noting how 3d films outperformed 2d films, they also wanted their next project to be in the imax 3d format. U2 3d to premiere in dolby 3d at sundance film festival. The bands lead singer, bono, has become quite prominent in charity movements and has been nominated for the nobel peace prize. On the other hand, that might not be so important for a concert film. Good, reliable information on this new u2 concert film seems hard to come by. The first liveaction 3d concert movie, featuring u2. Find out when and where you can watch u2 3d on tv with the full listings schedule at. But u2 3d is, as the title suggests, a film of a u2 concert in buenos aires, shot in 3d complete with 3d glassesand aside from the cool factor.