T2:3D - Battle Across Time Memorial Thread

[Joel]

The projectors and screens are not the hard part of upgrading this attraction. It's getting the film Digitally Remastered that would cost millions. It seems Universal isn't sure if it should spend that type of an investment for a 21 year old attraction.

If the re-release does better than expected in theaters they might decide the investment is worth it. But that's a long shot.

I can't imagine that cost being too high.. especially coming from Universal. At least not cost-prohibitive

 

[HalfGlass]

I can't imagine that cost being too high.. especially coming from Universal. At least not cost-prohibitive

Yeah I mean studios digitally remaster full films for Blu ray release all the time. I can't see the studio investing millions of dollars per film.

I know the show is sophisticated, but the film itself is only like 16 minutes

 

[Mad Dog]

Yeah I mean studios digitally remaster full films for Blu ray release all the time. I can't see the studio investing millions of dollars per film.

I know the show is sophisticated, but the film itself is only like 16 minutes

Yep. Example: Lionsgate has been remastering a lot of the second tier horror classics (Wishmaster, The Gate, Waxworks, Blood Diner, Chopping Mall etc.). They're only doing initial runs of 5,000 BR dvd's per title. So their costs must not be all that high if they're making a profit from such a limited run......( The film was typically Cameron, 16 minutes long only, but at the time it was the most expensive film ever made)

 

[Joel]

Yeah I mean studios digitally remaster full films for Blu ray release all the time. I can't see the studio investing millions of dollars per film.

I know the show is sophisticated, but the film itself is only like 16 minutes

Yep. Example: Lionsgate has been remastering a lot of the second tier horror classics (Wishmaster, The Gate, Waxworks, Blood Diner, Chopping Mall etc.). They're only doing initial runs of 5,000 BR dvd's per title. So their costs must not be all that high if they're making a profit from such a limited run......( The film was typically Cameron, 16 minutes long only, but at the time it was the most expensive film ever made)

I could be wrong, but I it's filmed in a format that supports viewing in 4k. To put it (extremely) simply, it's basically just a new "export" of the footage but at a higher resolution.

 

[awhen]

Wikipedia says 6 projectors and 30fps so you're approaching feature length amounts of footage. 70mm scans are not inexpensive. You could probably do a reasonable digital version with three 4k projectors. What you lose in resolution would be more than made up for in rock solid stability, increased brightness and better "prints."

I wonder what shape the original elements are in. Ideally they'd have a pristine interpositive to scan.

 

[Ultranel]

Does anyone know why is T2 3D closed for few days?

 

[Jwhee]

Does anyone know why is T2 3D closed for few days?

Closed? App says it's open today. Hopefully it's closed and they're doing some work!

 

[Ultranel]

Nevermind lol.

 

[Ultranel]

Closed? App says it's open today. Hopefully it's closed and they're doing some work!

my mistake, I forgot it will not show on wait times anymore

 

[Maurice2029]

As with the merge of the various forums, there are some related topics/duplicates. So I won't report everything here, so share a pic and a link to the other topic.

Some recent 1:6 scale Terminator figures from me, all related to Terminator 2 3D.

See all pics: Terminator 2:3D | Page 10 | Inside Universal Forums

 

[Jwhee]

Appears as if the seat cushions have been replaced. They're definitely still making constant changes to the show. The Terminator AA's- now only the front ones closest to stage shoot fire. This keeps it more consistent now. Also, only 2 targets come down on each side. Guessing it's more reliable & easier upkeep.

 

[Living_Bread]

Had such fun when I rode this last Friday. I don't know if it was the Hard Cider brewing within my stomach, but I had a blast rewatching this show. It was my last show of the night, and I just loved it. It wasn't too crowded either!

 

[shiekra38]

Had such fun when I rode this last Friday. I don't know if it was the Hard Cider brewing within my stomach, but I had a blast rewatching this show. It was my last show of the night, and I just loved it. It wasn't too crowded either!

It's a great show, it needs re-mastered digital projection and a new sound system and it will be the best 4-D show ever made again...Also, I'm curious what they could do with environmental projection these days

 

[darkridelover]

Hmmm.... very interesting!

 

[darkridelover]

I'm hearing rumors... better see the show soon.

 

[LieutLaww]

How soon is soon ?

 

[graspthesun]

I think you mean, how soon is now?

 

[Mad Dog]

I'm hearing rumors... better see the show soon.

It makes sense. The show seems in so so shape. Thanks for the info. :thumbsup: maybe it goes instead of Shrek. Or maybe they both are leaving. Interesting times.

 

[Mike S]

How soon is soon ?

When will then be now?

 

[LieutLaww]

Soon