'Titanic' to be Re-Released in 3D to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Ship Setting Sail

By John Mitchell Posted May 19th 2011 09:35AM

Coming soon to a theater near you: A movie you saw on the big screen seven times in 1997.

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's doomed maiden voyage, Paramount Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox are re-releasing James Cameron's 1997 Oscar winner 'Titanic' on April 6, 2012. But that's not all! This time around, when Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet set sail, they'll be in 3D.

In a statement, Cameron said, "There's a whole generation that's never seen 'Titanic' as it was meant to be seen, on the big screen. And this will be 'Titanic' as you've never seen it before, digitally re-mastered at 4K and painstakingly converted to 3D. With the emotional power intact and the images more powerful than ever, this will be an epic experience for fans and newcomers alike."

Paramount will also be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2012. "Paramount has had the pleasure of introducing audiences to some of the all-time classics of cinema during that century of moviemaking and we cannot think of a better way to mark the occasion than with this re-release of 'Titanic'," Brad Grey, chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures, said.

'Titanic' is the second highest-grossing film of all time. The film pulled in over $600 million in the U.S. and $1.2 billion overseas. Only 'Avatar,' also directed by Cameron, has earned more money in theaters, grossing $750 million domestically for a combined worldwide gross of nearly $2.8 billion.

Fall in love with Rose and Jack all over again by checking out the 'Titanic' trailer below:

Are you excited to see 'Titanic' hit the high seas again? Let us know in the comments.

Tags: james cameron, re-release, titanic

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Thursday 19 May

By Bougainvillea

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1997 tweens had much better taste than 2011 tweens.

Leonardo DiCaprio > Justin Beiber.

By Sun

Agreed!

By Bill

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I can't wait. I have this movie on all formats. It just gets better to watch each time. 3D action should make awesome viewing.

By courtney

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this is a stupid idea and the release date is about a week before the actual 100th anniversary of the sinkining which is also the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park

By hannah

& why is it stupid?? it's definitely a great idea. obviously a LOT of people love this movie. if you have a problem with it then don't go see it. simple as that.

By craig

The LAUNCHING occurred on April 10. April 10, 2012 is a Tuesday, film releases are on typically on FRIDAYS (or Wednesdays). The Friday before April 10? April 6- coincidentally, the planned re-release. Seems like the perfect time to realease to have in theatres for the actual launch date.

Sunday 16 October

By Michael

I guess it is stupid if you don't have 3d which apparently you don't, for the people that have 3d we can't wait.

By paul

Gee. What a great idea! I mean since this movie is already on TV about 3-4 times every week. Who makes these decisions?

By jdrubics

I can't wait - I bet 3 - D will make it even more exciting. I think the deleted parts should be added too. I know it's a long movie so what are a few more minutes added to an already great movie. I saw it 7 times and I cannot wait to see it again.
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By Sunny

Wonderful and beautiful movie!! I still thought that Kate Winset and this beautiful old lady, Gloria who told story should had won those Oscars!!

By dannin

Neither, it was the housekeeper.

By Just a fan

I can't wait to see it. This movie holds a lot of memories for me. My husband and I went to see it on our first date and we have now been married for 11 years. Our daughter's middle name was up in the air until a few weeks before she was born and we decided it would be Rose after the Titanic character. The movie was playing in the hospital room when our daughter was born! We love this movie and cannot wait to see it on the big screen AGAIN.

By axperkins

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I have seen this movie over 30 times believe it or not. It is one of my favorite movies of all time. The plot I always thought was a little silly, but the effects were/are tremendous, and even appears technologically superior production wise today!! I will definitely be seeing it again a few more times in the theatre. I still cry every time at the end!!

By Ericka

I simply adore this movie, have seen it countless times and would love to see it in 3D. You have to admit it was a little corny in parts, but the recreation of the ship and the time period was just phenomenal. I cry every time to think of all those lives lost.

By J.E.B.

Ericka, I sympathize with you. I've been to the cemetery in Halifax and walked down row after row of buried victims in the "TITANIC" section of the cemetery. It is humbling and quite sad, and yes, i do cry, too.

By rickl

I'll see it again. It's a great movie.

I'd like to see Kate Winslet in 3D, IYKWIMAITTYD.

(The launching was on May 31, 1911. The maiden voyage began on April 10, 1912.)

Friday 20 May

By DAGwyn

It won't be true 3D, since the movie was shot from only one point-of-view in the first place. I am opposed to these pseudo-3D reconstructions, which are likely to disappoint many viewers who will then think 3D isn't worthwhile.

By Jason

Great news! I'm not a big fan of 3D, but I'm very excited about the chance to see Titanic on the big screen again. Greatest movie ever made.

By lalaker

When is this movie going to be released in theatres in 3D??

By Matt

Anyone else find this a little offensive? A century from now, will audiences be churning out money to experience a World Trade Center themed action flick in 3D? I know they say time heals all wounds, but it's a little tasteless in my opinion.

The original '97 hit was a poignant tribute to those who lost their lives. Watching it in 3D almost feels like we're glorifying their deaths.

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