Begin forwarded message:
From: “John R. Christopher” <jrchristopher2007@yahoo.com>
Date: October 22, 2010 1:50:18 PM PDT
To: john Christopher <jrchristopher2007@yahoo.com>
Subject: 3D Force meeting – Sunday, Oct. 24th, 3pm-6pm – & late-added Events Calendar
FROM: jrchristopher2007@yahoo.com
TO: 3D Force and Friends of 3D
RE: 3D Force meeting – Sunday, October 24th, 3pm-6pm, in Burbank
DATE: Thursday, October 21, 2010
Fellow 3Dreamers:
A reminder: The next meeting of the 3D Video Task Force is this weekend.
Among this week’s other Calendar highlights and late-added events: Digital Cinema Society covers the latest 3D cameras and workflow solutions (10/30); Filmmakers Alliance’s general meeting (10/24) and movie night (10/26); Stereo Club’s 3D Movie Night (10/28); Final Cut Pro User’s Group hosts an Editorial Panel from Fox-TV’s GLEE (10/27); L.A. Cinema Club’s monthly meeting (10/27); Video Symphony’s Pizza & Post (10/26) and the Hollywood Film Festival features THE PURPLE HAT, by Force members April Adams and Greg Doucette (Shorts Program #4, 10/23).
November 3rd & 4th in Burbank, Createasphere’s Digital Expo features 3D panels & equipment demos. Exhibit Hall Passes are free (with advance registration, before Nov. 2nd).
See this week’s Events Calendar, below, for details.
Also included is October’s Celebri3D Birthdays, with belated Birthday wishes to Force friends Werner Bloos (Oct. 3rd), Franklin Londin & Jon Schnitzer (both Oct 19th).
**** 3D Video Task Force Meeting, October 24th ****
A collective of industry professionals and longtime hobbyists who share expertise and resources to encourage and develop independent video projects, the 3D Video Task Force meets the second- and fourth-Sundays of the month, in the Burbank/Glendale area. Our next Force meeting will be:
Sunday, October 24th, 3pm-6pm
Video Symphony, 266 E. Magnolia Blvd (at San Fernando Road) in Burbank
Adjacent to the Town Center and AMC Theatres. Plentiful free parking (at 239 E. Palm Street and in adjacent structures), but anticipate Sunday crowds at the local shops and theatres. There are a dozen IMAX or Real D 3D screens within immediate walking distance.
For entry assistance, the direct-line to Video Symphony’s on-duty Tech person is 818-749-5942.
Bring your scripts, project proposals, progress reports and queries for our 3D Think Tank. All 3D Force meetings are free and open to the public.
Agenda items include Ethan Schur’s 3D book-in-progress, progress reports on current & upcoming 3D projects, 3D Force web-links, feedback on the 3D Technical Awards, Force projects-in-progress check-list, upcoming industry panels & events, 3D home theatre technology and new 3D channels from ESPN, DirecTV, Discovery Communications, HBO and BSkyB.
Please submit Agenda item requests, in person or by email, anytime before the regularly-scheduled meeting. Late requests accepted as time permits.
Video Symphony specializes in vocational training for the post-production industry. More information available at www.videosymphony.com.
Currently playing in 3D at AMC Burbank: JACKASS 3D (Digital 3D). Discount admissions before noon (WARNING: 3D surcharge).
****
Look for more information on 3D-TV, 3D Blu-Ray discs, 3D home projectors and newly-announced 3D theatrical releases in the next 3D Force News Update and Events Calendar.
Any news or events you wish to share with the Force? Please forward to:
JOHN ROBERT CHRISTOPHER
3d Video Task Force
(818) 863-9315
jrchristopher2007@yahoo.com
**** This Week’s Events Calendar Highlights & Late-Additions ****
(Unless otherwise noted, all events are FREE & open to the public)
*10/21-Stereo Club of So. Calif., Pasadena (Free, membership available)
*10/23-Video Symphony Career Day Open House, Burbank (Free)
*10/23-Hollywood Film Festival: PURPLE HAT (Shorts Prog.#4)(Admission fee)
*10/24-Filmmakers Alliance meeting, Hollywood CA (Free)
*10/26-Video Symphony Pizza-&-Post, Burbank CA (Donations accepted)
*10/26-Filmmakers Alliance Movie Night, Echo Park CA (Donations accepted)
*10/27-L.A.Final Cut Pro User Group, Hollywood (Admission fee)
*10/27-L.A.Cinema Club meeting, Burbank, CA (Free, membership available)
*10/28-Stereo Club 3D Movie Night, Downtown L.A. (Admission fee)
*10/30-Digital Cinema Society meeting, Burbank (Free for DTS members)
*11/03&04-Createasphere Digital Expo, Burbank (Free w/advance registration)
Thursday – October 21st – 7:30pm-10pm
Stereo Club Of Southern California monthly meeting
Annual equipment & collectibles auction
Portion of sales to benefit SCSC
Armory for the Arts, 145 N. Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA
(South of the 210 freeway, 1 block east of Fair Oaks)
Free and open to the public. 3D glasses provided.
Info: www.la3dclub.com
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Saturday – October 23rd – 10am & 12pm
Career Preview Day & Open House
Video Symphony School of Film, TV & Audio
266 E. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA (across from Town Center & AMC 16)
Free, but limited seating. RSVP required.
Unrestricted free parking at 239 E. Palm St. & adjacent structures
RSVP: careerpreviewdayoct.eventbrite.com
Info: (818) 557-7200 or rsvp@vs.edu
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Saturday – October 23rd – 2pm
Hollywood Film Festival – “Shorts Program #4”
Includes THE PURPLE HAT (by Force’s April Adams & Greg Doucette)
Arclight Cinemas, Sunset Blvd at Ivar, Hollywood CA
Admission: $12
Info & tickets: http://www.arclightcinemas.com
****
Sunday – October 24th – 3pm-6pm
3D Video Task Force meeting
Networking, project updates & Think Tank sessions
Video Symphony, 266 E. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA
(across from the Town Center & AMC theatres)
Free and open to the public
Unrestricted free parking at 239 E. Palm St. & adjacent structures.
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Sunday – October 24th – 5pm-?
Filmmakers Alliance meeting
Networking, filmmaking seminar & member screenings
Film Entity Studio, 4804 Santa Monica Blvd, L.A.
Info & RSVP: www.filmmakersalliance.ning.com
****
Tuesday – October 26th – 7pm-9pm
Pizza & Post monthly mixer
Industry guest Q&A – Mike Gaines of Gaines Images
Free admission & refreshments
(Suggested donation, $5 includes beer & pizza)
Video Symphony, 266 E. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA
(across from the Town Center & AMC theatres)
Free parking at 239 E. Palm St. & adjacent structures
Info: www.videosymphony.com
RSVP: http://pizzaandpostoctober.eventbrite.com
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Tuesday – October 26th – 7:30pm-?
Filmmakers Alliance Movie Night
Networking, filmmakers Q&A/screenings
Echo Park Film Center, 1200 North Alvarado St. (at Sunset Blvd), L.A.
Free (donations welcome)
Info & RSVP: www.filmmakersalliance.ning.com
****
Wednesday – October 27th – 6:30pm-?
Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group
Presentations, Q&A and networking.
Industry Q&A: Editors from Fox TV series, GLEE
Barnsdall Art Park Gallery Theater, 4800 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA
Admission: $5 (RSVP required)
Info & RSVP: www.lafcpug.org or (323) 644-6272
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Wednesday – October 27th – 7pm-8:30pm
Weekly seminar with George Clayton Johnson (Logan’s Run, Twilight Zone)
Free and open to the public
Mystery & Imagination Bookshop, 238 N. Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA
Info: www.mysteryandimagination.com or (818) 545-0206
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Wednesday – October 27th – 7:30pm-?
Los Angeles Cinema Club & Video Workshop
Fourth-Wednesdays, monthly (except December)
Screenings, filmmaker Q&A and networking
Little White Chapel Social Hall, 1711 N. Avon St., Burbank CA
(East of Hollywood Way & Jeffries, South of Victory Blvd)
Free & open to the public (Annual membership available)
Info: www.lacinemaclub.com
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Thursday – October 28th – 7:30pm-11pm
SCSC 3D Movie Division monthly screening
3D DIY Open Screen Night & Halloween Costume Party
General Admission: $10. Parking fees also charged.
(Discounts for SCSC members & USC students)
Downtown Independent Theater, 251 S, Main St., Los Angeles, CA
Info & RSVP: www.la3dclub.com
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Saturday – October 30th – 10am-Noon
Digital Cinema Society meeting
“Affordable 3D Solutions – Panasonic AG-3DA1”
Big Vision, 38 East Santa Anita Ave, Burbank CA
Free for DCS members (RSVP required)
Complimentary trial membership available
Info: www.DigitalCinemaSociety.org
****
Sunday – October 31st –
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
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Wednesday – November 3rd – 1pm-8pm
Thursday – November 4th – 11am-4pm
Createasphere Entertainment Technology Expo
Panels, exhibitor demos & Gear Alley
Burbank Marriot Convention Center, Thornton at Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA
Free admission with advance registration (Deadline: Nov. 2nd)
Info & registration: http://createasphere.com/En/ete-burbank
**** 3D Movies in local Theatres ****
Now Playing:
ALICE IN WONDERLAND 3D (Digital 3D)
NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (Digital 3D) (El Capitan)
JACKASS 3D (Digital 3D)
MY SOUL TO TAKE (Digital 3D)
LEGENDS OF GUARDIANS (The Owls Of Ga’Hoole) (IMAX & Digital 3D)
FUR OF FLYING (short subject) (IMAX & Digital 3D)
ALPHA AND OMEGA (Digital 3D)
RESIDENT EVIL: Afterlife (IMAX & Digital 3D)
PIRANHA 3-D (Digital 3D)
HUBBLE 3D (IMAX 3D – California Science Museum & IMAX Digital)
ULTIMATE WAVE TAHITI 3D (California Science Museum IMAX 3D)
MUMMIES 3D (California Science Museum IMAX 3D)
BRIJES 3D (Digital 3D/Mexico only)
THE HOLE 3D (Digital 3D/Great Britain & European markets)
Upcoming 3D releases:
10/29 – SAW 3D (Digital 3D)
11/05 – MEGAMIND (Digital 3D)
11/19 – HARRY POTTER & THE DEATHLY HOLLOWS Part 1 (3D release delayed)
11/24 – TANGLED (aka/RAPUNZEL) (Digital 3D)
11/24 – NUTCRACKER 3D (Digital 3D)
12/10 – CHRONICLES OF NARNIA Voyage of Dawn Treader (Digital 3D)
12/17 – YOGI BEAR (Digital 3D)
12/17 – TRON LEGACY (IMAX & Digital 3D)
12/22 – GULLIVER’S TRAVELS (Digital 3D)
01/14 – THE GREEN HORNET (IMAX & Digital 3D)
02/05 – CABIN IN THE WOODS (Digital 3D)
02/11 – DRIVE ANGRY (Digital 3D)
03/12 – SUCKER PUNCH (IMAX & Digital 3D)
04/08 – RIO (IMAX & Digital 3D)
05/13 – PRIEST (Digital 3D)
05/06 – THOR (Digital 3D)
05/20 – PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN On Stranger Tides (IMAX & Digital 3D)
07/15 – HARRY POTTER & THE DEATHLY HOLLOWS Part 2 (Imax & Digital 3D)
****
Now on 3D Blu-Ray and DVD:
TOY STORY 3D (Blu-Ray 3D) (11/09/10)
A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Blu-Ray 3D) (11/06/10)
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (BluRay 3D in Samsung Starter Kit bundle)
Tim Burton’s ALICE IN WONDERLAND (BluRay 3D in Samsung Starter Kit bundle)
MY BLOODY VALENTINE (2009) (BluRay 3D)
STREET DANCE 3D (Anaglyph import DVD & Blu-Ray)
MONSTER HOUSE (Blu-Ray 3D) (09/14/10)
DEEP SEA 3D (Blu-Ray 3D) (Sony promotional bundle)
GALAPAGOS The Enchanted Voyage (Blu-Ray 3D) (Samsung promo bundle)
INTO THE DEEP (Blu-Ray 3D) (Samsung promo bundle)
WORKING FOR PEANUTS (short subject) (Disney 3D Showcase Blu-Ray 3D)
ICE AGE 3: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs (Blu-Ray 3D)
GRAND CANYON ADVENTURE: River At Risk (Blu-Ray 3D)
CORALINE 3D (Blu-Ray 3D))
CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS (Blu-Ray 3D)
MONSTERS-VS-ALIENS (Samsung Blu-Ray 3D Starter Kit)
THE FINAL DESTINATION (Anaglyph)
CALL OF THE WILD 3D (Anaglyph)
CHUCK Season 2 (Anaglyph episode & glasses)
BATTLE FOR TERRA (Anaglyph import)
ORLOK THE VAMPIRE (Anaglyph) (Amazon.com exclusive)
MONSTERS-VS-ALIENS (2D) & BOB’S BIG BREAK (3D) combo
CORALINE 3D (anaglyph)
****
October’s Celebri3D Birthdays:
10/01-Randy Quaid; Stella Stevens; Richard Harris; Julie Andrews (Shrek, Despicable Me); James Whitmore (Kiss Me, Kate); Tom Bosley; Walter Matthau
10/02-Kelly Ripa (Fly Me To The Moon); Sting; Bud Abbott; Groucho Marx
10/03-Werner Bloos; Seann William Scott; Neve Campbell; Gwen Stefani; Clive Owen; Al Sharpton (Run For Cover); Gore Vidal; Chubby Checker
10/04-Rachel Leigh Cook; Alicia Silverstone; Susan Sarandon; Anne Rice; Charlton Heston; Buster Keaton; Damon Runyon (Money From Home)
10/05-Kate Winslet (Titanic); Guy Pearce; Bernie Mac; Karen Allen; Glynis Johns; Donald Pleasance; Larry Fine (Spooks, Pardon My Backfire)
10/06-Elisabeth Shue (Piranha 3D); Britt Ekland; Carole Lombard
10/07-Taylor Hicks; Toni Braxton; Yo-Yo Ma; June Allyson; Andy Devine
10/08-Sigourney Weaver (Avatar 3D); Nick Cannon (Monster House); Matt Damon; Stephanie Zimbalist; Chevy Chase; R.L. Stine; Paul Hogan
10/09-Brandon Routh (Superman Returns); Tony Shaloub (Cars, Spy Kids 3-D); John Lennon (Yellow Submarine); Scott Bakula; Jacques Tati
10/10-David Lee Roth; Charles Dance; Ben Vereen; Harold Pinter; Richard Jaeckel; Edward D. Wood, Jr.; Helen Hayes; Giuseppe Verdi
10/11-Joan Cusack (Toy Story 3D); Michelle Trachtenberg; Emily Deschanel; Luke Perry; Elmore Leonard; Jerome Robbins
10/12-Hugh Jackman (Guardians of Ga’Hoole, Happy Feet); Luciano Pavarotti
10/13-Sacha Baron Cohen; Kelly Preston (Metalstorm); Marie Osmond; Lenny Bruce; Yves Montand; Cornell Wilde
10/14-Roger Moore (Cats & Dogs 3D); Harry Anderson; Lillian Gish
10/15-Mario Puzo (Superman); Tanya Roberts; Penny Marshall; Linda Lavin
10/16-Angela Lansbury (Beauty and the Beast 3D); Tim Robbins; Eugene O’Neill; Tom Poston; Montgomery Clift; Arthur Miller; Jean Arthur
10/18-Zac Efron; Erin Moran; Jean-Claude Van Damme; Pam Dawber; Dawn Wells; Peter Boyle; George C. Scott; Chuck Berry; Lotte Lenya
10/19-John Lithgow (Shrek 3D); Jon Schnitzer; Franklin Londin; Peter Max
10/20-Snoop Dogg; Viggo Mortensen; Danny Boyle; Tom Petty; Jerry Orbach (Beauty and the Beast 3D); Bela Lugosi; Art Buchwald
10/21-Carrie Fisher (Star Wars); Dizzy Gillespie
10/22-Jonathon Lipnicki; Catherine Deneuve; Tony Roberts; Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park); Annette Funicello (Mickey Mouse Club 3D Jamboree); Christopher Lloyd (Call of the Wild, Haunted Lighthouse, Fly Me To the Moon, Piranha 3D); Joan Fontaine (Flight To Tangier); Curly Howard
10/23-Ryan Reynolds (Green Lantern); Michael Crichton (Jurassic Park); Weird Al Yankovic; Dwight Yoakam; Pele; Johnny Carson
10/24-Kevin Kline; F. Murray Abraham; Moss Hart
10/25-Katy Perry; Helen Reddy; Anthony Franciosa; Billy Barty; Minnie Pearl; Leo G. Carroll; Pablo Picasso; Georges Bizet
10/26-Jon Heder (Monster House); Keith Urban; Cary Elwes; Lauren Tewes; Jaclyn Smith; Pat Sajak (Wheel Of Fortune);Bob Hoskins; Jackie Coogan
10/27-John Cleese (Shrek 3D); Kelly Osbourne; Carrie Snodgress; Ruby Dee; Roy Lichtenstein; Nanette Frabray; Dylan Thomas; Theodore Roosevelt
10/28-Joaquin Phoenix; Julia Roberts (Ant Bully); Daphne Zuniga; Cleo Laine
10/29-Gabrielle Union; Winona Ryder; Dan Castellaneta (Simpsons); Kate Jackson; Richard Dreyfuss (Piranha 3D); Fanny Brice
10/30-Harry Hamlin; Grace Slick; Claude Lelouch; Louis Malle; Ruth Gordon
10/31-Peter Jackson (Tin-Tin 3D, The Hobbit); John Candy; David Ogden Stiers (Beauty and the Beast 3D); Barbara Bel Geddes; Dale Evans