With 3D's newfound popularity, a lot of the upcoming big-name sci-fi films are going to be shot using that technology. There is also talk about older films, like Star Wars, being converted into 3D. Now, however, MarketSaw has reported that an unlikely movie is stepping into the 3D mix: Plan 9 from Outer Space.

You've probably heard about this, but James Cameron recently spoke at a technology forum in Seoul, South Korea, and said that not only will 3-dimensional presentation of media eventually become the norm but that it will become the norm "definitely" within twenty-five years and possibly as early as in a "couple" of years. (The AP article has been posted on practically every major website. SFGate seems to have been one of the first). I sort of expected the internet to erupt when I first read the article -- people tend to get angry over this 3D stuff -- but strangely, I've seen only one opinionated piece on the matter (which came from Cinematical's none-too-pleased Monika Bartyzel). Here are my thoughts on Cameron's statements. Short version: he is right.

The Pasadena Star News reports that James Cameron (he's this guy who made a movie called Avatar, apparently it was a big deal) is lobbying for NASA to mount a 3D camera on their Mars rover.

First, some quick news: We recently heard Ridley Scott talk about being close to wrapping up the script for his Alien prequel, but now The Playlist has reported that Scott is saying there will in fact be two prequels. Kinda funny how he used to be so against sequels/prequels, and now he wants to make two for the same franchise. Not that I'm complaining.

The L.A. Times' Company Town blog has reported that, starting this weekend, many theater chains will begin about 8% more for ticket prices to 3D movies.

Not that there is any real question that the 3-D train is gaining steam, but today it was announced that Ridley Scott's Alien prequel and the Green Lantern film will both be released in 3-D (reported by CHUD.com and

IGN has some pleasant news for us on the Dune front. Though it's not certain by any stretch, director Pierre Morel is hoping to be able to make his film adaptation of the novel in 3-D. Here is what he told IGN:

Access Hollywood spoke with George Lucas at a Golden Globes party, and Lucas has confirmed his intent to re-release the Star Wars films in 3-D. What convinced him to do it? Take a wild guess.

Yesterday we got another report that George Lucas is working on a 3-D version of the Star Wars saga. Delivering the news this time was the United Kingdom's Times Online.