Posted December 21, 200717 yr http://www.uncut.co.uk/news/u2/news/10838 U2's live concert film 'U2 3D' is to be released worldwide in selected cities on January 25. The concert film, shot on U2's 'Vertigo' tour in South America is the first-ever live action film to be shot, edited and shown in 3D. The National Geographic :blink: film was produced by innovative company 3ality Digital and directed by Catherine Owens and Mark Pellington. The 92 minute film features 15 tracks, collated from over 700 hours of film footage from seven different shows which was shot on nine pairs of Sony CineAlta 3-D cameras. Owens has been U2's visual content director for more than 15 years, while Pellington directed the band's 'One' video. For more information and to watch the trailer, click here for www.u23dmovie.com
December 21, 200717 yr Author http://www.gizmag.com/u2-stereoscopic-3d-concert/8534/ U2 in first ever 3D concert beamed live to a cinema near you December 19, 2007 Irish supergroup U2 has followed film-maker James Cameron’s lead in embracing state-of-the-art digital 3D technology with plans for a concert to be filmed live in 3D and then streamed in real time to digital cinemas around the world. In what is claimed to be world first for the video streaming of a live concert, the plans could see U2 witnessed live in glorious 3D thanks to groundbreaking digital stereoscopic 3D projection streamed via satellite. Cinema patrons see in 3D with the aid of polarizing glasses – which are very light, comfortable and easy on the eyes by the way. Put on the drawing board by REAL D, who for thirty years have built a reputation for inventing and providing key stereoscopic technologies used in science, manufacturing, marketing, and other industries, the news follows “U23D”, a film of U2 on tour produced by 3ality Digital Systems. 3ality claim U23D is the first digital 3D, multi-camera, real-time production entirely in 3D and will have a 3D digital cinema release scheduled for early 2008. One of the leading industry exponents of 3D cinema development, Oscar winning director James Cameron of Terminator and Titanic fame, has vowed to only make 3D films from now on. His current film, Avatar, is a SciFi thriller using both live action and CGI, and is due for release only in 3D in 2009. With the aid of a light pair of polarizing glasses no bigger than your Ray Bans viewers in selected cinemas will experience full 3D live action that puts them in the picture in a way that’s never been possible before. Everyone is probably aware of the early attempts at 3D on the cinema screen using the flimsy cardboard goggles with the red and blue plastic lenses for each eye. This, while being a valid execution of the stereoscopic principle that is necessary to create the illusion of three-dimensional perspective, was disappointing in the actual viewing experience. It was monochromatic, uncomfortable and only really of curiosity value. The experience of 3D on the big screen when it’s done right, however, is absolutely gob-smacking. The effect is not only of watching an image unfold in glorious, full color and detail, but goes one further and puts you in the action. Instead of watching you are participating. And that adds a level of intimacy, excitement and immersion that is just not possible with boring old 2D projection. If you have been lucky enough to see one of the 3D releases at an imax cinema over the last couple of years, you’ll know the impact it has over the conventional movie-going experience. The imax cinemas have understood the value of 3D and over the past decade or so have tried a number of different techniques from the concurrent use of two overlapping projectors, interleaved frames synced to occluding pulsed goggles, and polarized projection lenses. The reason we are now able to bring technically suitable 3D cinema to the mass market is (surprise surprise!) digital technology. It’s taken until now for the roll out of digital projection to suburban cinemas, and with it, the means to distribute effective 3D to the masses. While the methods of encoding stereoscopic images for projection are as varied as every other digital technology that tries to make the better mousetrap, the bottom line is that a critical mass has been reached and we will now start to see an explosion of 3D content hitting the market that will make the advent of sound in films look like baby steps.
December 21, 200717 yr Author http://www.gizmag.com/u2-stereoscopic-3d-concert/8534/ U2 in first ever 3D concert beamed live to a cinema near you *** Except Scotland and Ireland no doubt *** :rolleyes:
January 5, 200817 yr Author http://www.independent.ie/national-news/u2...ng-1257614.html U2 go 3D and it's even better than the real thing By Fergus Black Friday January 04 2008 TWENTY years after their ground-breaking black-and-white movie 'Rattle and Hum' was released, U2 are planning to take a huge technological leap into what has been hailed as a unique cinematic event. And the promoters boast that it will give fans the chance to experience what it's like to be in one of the front rows at a U2 concert. 'U2 3D', the first live action movie shot in digital 3D, will be screened in a number of selected digital 3D cinemas from February 22, and already bookings are being taken for the 84-minute long movie. Fans will don special 3D glasses to enjoy the movie, which was filmed during the South American leg of the band's 'Vertigo' tour and was directed by Irish woman Catherine Owens and Mark Pellington. Nine high-tech digital 3D cameras, advanced digital 3D imagery and surround sound were used to capture the onstage performance during the band's concert in Buenos Aires. Over 100 hours of 3D footage was shot, documenting a set list that during two weeks included some of U2's seminal songs like 'Pride (In the name of Love)', 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For' and 'Where The Streets Have No Name'. Glenn Hogarty of Limelight Communications said the movie will be purely a cinematic event and will not be shown on TV or go to DVD. Negotiating So far, the movie is set to be screened at four cinema complexes -- three in Dublin -- movies@Dundrum and movies@Swords, as well as Cineworld in Parnell Street, and at the SGC complex in Dungarvan, Co Waterford, but the promoters are negotiating with a number of other cinemas as well. SGC is already open for bookings on its website, while movies@Dundrum said that so far it had taken 97 bookings for the February 22 opening. A spokesperson said they planned six screenings every day for at least the first week in two of its auditoriums. "We expect the movie to run for weeks and for as long as there's demand," she said. - Fergus Black
January 5, 200817 yr Author http://www.livedaily.com/news/13427.html U2 headed to theaters in 3D January 3, 2008 10:01 AM By Jon Zahlaway LiveDaily Senior Writer U2 [ tickets ] fans will get a belated Christmas gift from the group this month in the form of "U23D," a concert film that creators are billing as "the first live-action movie shot and exhibited in breakthrough digital 3D." Captured during the South American leg of U2's Vertigo Tour, the film will premiere Jan. 18 at Utah's Sundance Film Festival, and then will hit theaters in select cities Jan. 23, according to the film's official website, which is hosted by National Geographic. Culled from more than 100 hours of footage--shot with "the largest collection of 3D camera technology ever used on a single project," according to organizers--"U23D" features the band performing a set that includes hits such as "Pride," "New Year's Day," "Sunday Bloody Sunday," "Streets," "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own" and "Vertigo." The film will screen "in many of the 1,200-plus theaters around the world equipped with digital 3D projection systems, and will also be seen in IMAX 3D cinemas, which are located in 38 countries," according to the site. "Previous generations of 3D film relied heavily on gimmicks, and the limits of the technology resulted in eyestrain--diminishing the life-like qualities," according to production company 3ality Digital, which, in an overview posted at the film's website, said it was shot using "cutting-edge technologies ... from artificial intelligence that aligns 'eye position' of a stereoscopic camera in real time, to first-ever high-res 3D systems with zoom lenses, robotic control, and integrated digital processing." "I saw 'U23D' and I thought that the 3D effects were not just remarkable, but historic," screenwriter Frank Miller ("Sin City," "300") was quoted as saying at the film's website. "The film has ushered in a new era for 3D." In related news, U2 has sweetened the pot for paying members of its U2.com fan club by issuing a members-only, limited-edition, double-live CD. Titled "U2 Go Home," the collection houses 20 live tracks. In November, U2 marked the 20th anniversary of its hugely successful 1987 album, "The Joshua Tree," by issuing an expanded, remastered edition of the set, details for which are available at the group's site. Last month, U2 picked up a pair of Grammy nominations in the Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals category for "Window in the Skies," a new song included on the best-of set "U218 Singles," and "Instant Karma," a cover song that appears on the Amnesty International Darfur benefit album of the same name. U2's most recent studio album is 2004's "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb." The group is currently working on a follow-up, the release date for which has not been announced.
January 6, 200817 yr Author Nor could I. :( But I'm sure my local cinema doesn't have 3D technology :cry:
January 6, 200817 yr Author There's a big IMAX in Glasgow but that's about 30 miles away. I'm not travelling all that distance to see a film. -_-
January 8, 200817 yr Author http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/inde...ay-z-impressed/ Minutes before a midtown-Manhattan press screening of U2 3D — a digitally shot three-dimensional film of a March 2006 U2 concert in Buenos Aires — this afternoon, a couple of journalists were shooed out of their seats in a center row to clear room for Jay-Z and his posse. Hova clearly has time on his hands for 2:00 Monday movie screenings now that he’s stepping down as president of Def Jam. Jay seemed into it at first, but by “Sunday Bloody Sunday” he took the 3D glasses off and was rubbing his temples as if his brain was going through image overload. By the time The Edge was strapping his guitar on for “Bullet the Blue Sky,” he and his crew were long gone. They missed out. I haven’t seen a 3D movie since Captain EO at Disneyworld sometime around 1990, but the technology has really come a long way. The filmmakers claim this movie is the “first live-action film to be shot, posted and exhibited entirely in 3-D.” The band jumps off the screen during the entire performance — as does the frenzied crowd in the sold-out soccer stadium. When Adam Clayton takes the spotlight during “New Year’s Day” it looks like he’s playing in your lap. The sound was also as clear and crisp as I’ve ever heard in a movie theater. The show is just ninety minutes long, which means they had to cut out a bunch of songs from the set. Unfortunately, the filmmakers seem to have some sort of beef with Achtung Baby. Gone are “Zoo Station,” “Until the End of the World” and “Love Is Blindness” — along with “The First Time” and many How To Dismantle an Atomic Bomb tracks. What remains is a greatest-hits parade mixed in with three Atomic Bomb tracks. Casual fans might disagree, but I would have preferred to see the first performance of “Love Is Blindness” in thirteen years rather than an incredibly uninspired “With or Without You.” Petty editing quibbles aside, the film was really remarkable and makes every other concert I’ve ever seen in a movie theater seem flat and lifeless. Andy Greene Comments ThatU2Girl | 1/8/2008, 4:11 pm EST I can’t wait for this movie - saw 5 shows on the Vertigo tour…if anyone has US dates for when/where it will actually be shown for the commoners, I’d like to know! Keoniana | 1/8/2008, 3:21 pm EST Jay Z left because he couldn’t top anything he has or will do in the future next to a group that has been together for what now….close to 30 years. U2 lives on! Michelle | 1/8/2008, 1:29 pm EST Am not intrested in anything jay whats his name!But its great to get some news on U2,them guys rock! Joe | 1/8/2008, 12:55 pm EST why even put anything about Jay Z in this article? who cares what he thinks of this movie. i’m sure most U2 fans would walk out on a jay z movie. looking forward to checking it out..hopefully they didnt cut out too many new songs in place of the old classaics we heard 10,000 times like Bullet, Pride, ect, ect. Rita | 1/8/2008, 11:44 am EST Jay-Z should finance a 3D concert movie of his boo, Beyonce. Can you imagine her bootyliciousness in 3D on an IMAX. It’s like whoa. Neil | 1/8/2008, 7:00 am EST Zoo Station and Until The End of The World were the stand out performances of the Vertigo tour. surjulz | 1/8/2008, 4:19 am EST wasn’t the performance of Love is blindness only half complete… no guitar solo or something from Edge. I’d guess that’s why they cut it out… Seth | 1/8/2008, 1:06 am EST If anyone’s seen Love is Blindness from the ZooTV in Sydney DVD, you know how amazing it sounds live. thatguy | 1/7/2008, 11:58 pm EST WTF? - you’re crazy. There are two songs I would love to hear U2 perform live, “Love is Blindness” and “Acrobat”. Quite possibly the most stirring album-closing track sequence of all time. They would make for an outstanding 1-2 punch in a live setting. Kevin | 1/7/2008, 11:36 pm EST Jay-Z couldn’t handle the awesomeness. WTF? | 1/7/2008, 11:29 pm EST Who wants to hear “Love is Blindness” live? There’s a fine line between diehard U2 fan and pretentious snob. It’s a fantastic song, but not one I’d pay to see live. There’s a reason it’s been so long since they’ve performed it. Vico | 1/7/2008, 9:32 pm EST Im from Argentina, I went to that show on 2nd march and it was amazing!!! one of my best nights ever, I will never forget! I wanna see the movie… gracias u2 por esa espectacular noche. Jim Dorey | 1/7/2008, 7:54 pm EST This movie is going to rock - seriously. For more details on all things 3D including u23D - check out my blog: marketsaw -jim Timroc | 1/7/2008, 7:42 pm EST Oh, They, Look, So, Beauti ful…. Tonite, in Buenos Aires… the blinding lights…. Seth | 1/7/2008, 7:10 pm EST Can’t wait for this movie!
January 10, 200817 yr Author Great review here http://www.firstshowing.net/2008/01/09/fir...y-exhilarating/ :dance:
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