Avatar, James Cameron's 3D sci-fi extravaganza, is coming to DVD — but on 2D.
Twentieth Century Fox announced today that Avatar will be released on Blu-ray and regular DVD on April 22, the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Criticized by some for being racist, anti-American, anti-military, anti-human, pro-alien, and pro-paganistic, Avatar has been praised by others for its pro-nature approach.
It's unclear when Fox will release the 3D DVD version of Avatar. Perhaps after the much-talked about rerelease later this year? After all, Avatar's chief selling point has been its 3D technology. If people can get that at their own homes — or at their neighbor's home — will they be willing to shell out $15 to watch it on the big screen? (But then again, there aren't enough 3D television sets out there; their numbers, however, have been growing rather rapidly.)
The DVDs won't include any special features purportedly so Avatar will have top-notch picture and sound quality. In other words: Buy the 2D disc now. Buy the 3D disc later. Then by the Special 2D Edition later on. And then finally buy the Super Special 3D Edition further down the road.
Avatar stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Laz Alonso, Giovanni Ribisi, CCH Pounder, and Wes Studi.
Photo: Avatar (ILM / 20th Century Fox)
They won't put movies in 3D because they want us to buy 3D televisions
Ther are 3D DVDs available that don'r require a "3D televieion". I have a "Journey to the Center of the Earth" DVD that works very well in a standard (non-HD) tv.
It makes no sense to not release a 3D version, especially after it's theater rerelease, that can't be viewed on a regular tv. Unless, of course, they are trying to promote people to buy an expensive 3D tv.
So, I won't be buting the Avatar DVD at all, unless I can get a 3D version that I can watch on my regular tv.