'Great Gatsby' in 3-D? Director Baz Luhrmann Looks at Advantages of Blu-ray Technology

By Rebecca Macatee Posted Jan 10th 2011 08:34PM

The film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic American novel 'The Great Gatsby' is already one of the most highly anticipated films of 2012. With Academy Award nominees Carey Mulligan and Leonardo DiCaprio signed on to play Daisy and Gatsby, the movie seems poised to make its mark in history.

But according to The Hollywood Reporter, director Baz Luhrmann is considering adding yet another level of dimension and innovation to the film. Luhrmann, alongside directors Michael Mann and Oliver Stone, discussed the advantages of shooting a film in 3-D.

"The power of Blu-ray is so great, you have to be a bit conscious about misusing it," Luhrmann said. While 3-D has generally only been used for cartoons, action films and sci-fi feature films, 'Great Gatsby' might be the pioneer movie that brings this highly expensive technology trend to more traditional storytelling.

Still, Luhrmann realizes he's working with a classic and needs to approach any major format changes with caution.

Luhrmann says he has workshopped his upcoming project in 3-D, but has yet to make a final decision about whether or not to shoot in this format.

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Monday 10 January

By stu

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1st again!!!
hey hollyweird...stop doing remakes,sequels & get original!

By Daisy

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Carrie Mulligan belongs in Peter Pan, Not the Great Gatsby, or many many other films. Get a normal woman to play the role.
Wont see it if shes involved. SORRY.

Tuesday 11 January

By g carter

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I WILL be the first in line to see it in 3D blu ray...what a wonderful film with all the beautiful country side and houses to be done in 3D...more adults will shell out to see this one...NOT kids................

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