By Russ Fischer/Aug. 9, 2011 5:00 am EST
Too dramatic? Maybe, but here’s the thing: as studios have pushed to install 3D in as many theaters as possible, the side effect has been that digital projection has been given a huge push. Love for actual physical media aside, this is probably a good thing. It’s a cheaper distribution format, and with the art of proper film projection dying out, a way that most theaters can hopefully (hopefully) still show something like a decent-looking projection to audiences everywhere.
In addition to likely resulting in much cheaper distribution costs to many territories, this could be the first step in an overall streamlining of distribution for the studio. Expect others to follow suit.
