No 3-D for HARRY POTTER

[AndyDursin]

Probably another bad conversion for WB after CLASH OF THE TITANS. Smart move.

Warner Bros Pictures has made the decision to release “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1” in 2D, in both conventional and IMAX theaters, as we will not have a completed 3D version of the film within our release date window. Despite everyone’s best efforts, we were unable to convert the film in its entirety and meet the highest standards of quality. We do not want to disappoint fans who have long-anticipated the conclusion of this extraordinary journey, and to that end, we are releasing our film day-and-date on November 19, 2010 as planned. We, in alignment with our filmmakers, believe this is the best course to take in order to ensure that our audiences enjoy the consummate “Harry Potter” experience.

Producer David Heyman said, “For 10 years, we have worked alongside Alan Horn and the studio, whose priority has always been to preserve the integrity of Jo Rowling’s books as we have adapted them to the screen, and this decision reflects that commitment.”

Director David Yates continued, “This decision, which we completely support, underscores the fact that Warner Bros. has always put quality first.”

As scheduled, on July 15, 2011, we will deliver to conventional and IMAX theaters our final installment of the film franchise, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2,” in both 2D and 3D formats.

http://www.deadline.com/2010/10/2d-only ... lows-pt-1/

[Monterey Jack]

[Paul MacLean]

I'd like to think this is a sign that studios are realizing that this novelty is exactly that: a novelty. And we all know the Potter film will generate huge returns -- even without 3D.

[John Johnson]

Warner Home Video has hired the services of the company Prime Focus London to convert two back titles in the Harry Potter series for 3D Blu-ray: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince; work has reportedly already begun on the latter. The studio has not revealed whether those two will get a theatrical re-release in 3D, or when the 3D BDs are expected to come out.

WHV hasn't made public plans regarding 3D conversions of the first four Potter movies, but their conversion also seems likely.

Prime Focus was criticized because of the poor quality of the 3D conversion of Clash of the Titans. Afterwards, the company refocused on higher quality and has ostensibly been avoiding rush jobs.

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5295