Disney's newest animated feature, "Meet the Robinsons," will be presented in REAL D Cinema starting in December 2006, REAL D, the leader in the delivery of premium 3-D experiences, announced Tuesday.
This announcement follows the historic success of REAL D Cinema's presentation of Disney's Chicken Little in 3-D, which has generated more than $7 million through Thanksgiving weekend –- nearly three times the screen average of 2D -– since opening November 4. REAL D also announced Tuesday plans to expand to Japan with the installation of the first two REAL D Cinema screens at Oriental Land Company's AMC Ikspiari 16 and Warner Mycal's Tama for the presentation of Chicken Little, starting December 23.
Meet the Robinsons is the latest feature film to be added to the growing roster of REAL D Cinema presentations. Earlier this year, Columbia Pictures announced plans to present Monster House in REAL D Cinema starting next July 21.
"The success of Chicken Little in 3-D validates the success of the REAL D Cinema format," said REAL D chairman Michael V. Lewis. "We look forward to continuing to work with Disney and other studios, along with our exhibition partners, to make digital 3-D a mainstream reality for theater audiences worldwide."
"The tremendous performance of Chicken Little in 3-D proves how dramatically REAL D Cinema is changing the theatrical landscape," said Buena Vista Pictures Distribution president Chuck Viane. "We're thrilled with the possibility of amplifying the success of Disney Digital 3-D by delivering Meet the Robinsons to hundreds of REAL D Cinema screens next year."
Currently, 89 theaters in the United States, Canada and Mexico are equipped with REAL D Cinema systems. REAL D will announce additional exhibition partners in the coming months as the company works towards its goal of equipping over 1,000 screens globally over the next two years to accommodate the future release of 3-D content, including motion pictures and live events.