“GLEE THE 3D CONCERT MOVIE” EMPLOYS 3D TECH USED IN AVATAR

“Glee The 3D Concert Movie” employed unparalleled 3D technology used in “Avatar” to bring the audience right in the middle of a premium 3D experience rooting for their idols from the immensely popular ‘Glee’ television series.

            “Glee The 3D Concert Movie” director Kevin Tancharoen closely collaborated with 3D pioneers and “Avatar” makers James Cameron and Vincent Pace to bring 3D into fruition while filming the concert during their sold out tours.  Taking into consideration the waves of 3D movies that came out after “Avatar,” Tancharoen made sure that the 3D experience will be worth the audience will pay for in watching “Glee The 3D Concert Movie.”  

            Tancharoen, whose roster of clients include Britney Spears and the Pussycat Dolls further shares in a stream of live chats over the internet how the film is entirely different from his previous works on music videos and films. “This is different from the other works I’ve because this is completely live.  We had to set up all the cameras in various places, and that they all have to be on their mark. So there’s a whole another technical hurdle you had to overcome with that.”

“The 3D aspect lets you feel just how big the show is. Vincent Pace was the guy who created the technology that we used.  There’s a huge truck that him and James Cameron designed and used for Avatar. So it’s like a mother ship of electronics, there were so many monitors in there and a bunch of people doing different 3D convergence monitors.  And so it felt like you were running a space ship and there was a lot to handle,  and that will be the biggest difference since you had to keep all the technical things in mind while making sure the show is moving along and everyone in the right place,” Tancharoen enthuses on filming the movie in 3D.

            Concluding fans’ speculations on what to expect on the film, the director notes that all the spectacle that is Glee is totally tied with the overwhelming support by the fans.  With this, the film is infused with testimonials from fans whose lives had been touched and changed by Glee and its characters.

For two weeks only - “Glee The 3D Concert Movie” opens on September 21 nationwide in 3D digital screens from 20^th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

FOR 2-WEEKS ONLY STARTING SEPTEMBER 21: “GLEE THE 3D CONCERT MOVIE” IS FOR GENERAL PATRONAGE

Chord Overstreet and Dianna Agron

“Glee” successfully tuned in to worldwide acclaim tackling teenage problems via its ensemble of perfectly flawed characters.  Created by Ryan Murphy, “Glee” has struck such a strong chord with young people in particular because it deals in a realistic way with issues facing teenagers that are often ignored, such as outward appearance, sexual orientation and disability, but it does so in an authentic and entertaining way. The cast is diverse, the storylines are strong and the show is infused with humor and wit. Nevertheless, despite its high wattage of uplifting music and dance, most guardians find the show’s depiction of teenage problems inappropriate for the little ones.  Thus, addressing the show’s curbed viewership, “Glee” steps up on stage reaching to broader audience as young as three in “Glee the 3D Concert Movie.” 

            Recently classified for General Patronage GP by the (local) Movie and Television Review and Classification Board, “Glee The 3D Concert Movie” is summed up as “Wholesome concert on people who feel comfortable about themselves with poignant life stories and issues that allow and encourage people to be more tolerant of one another; issues like dwarfism, having asperger’s syndrome, being gay, wearing glasses, being physically disable and the like.  An excellent concert movie that is suitable for children and adults, abled and disabled, straight and gay, big and small.”

            Filmed during the recently concluded stadium-filled tours, Glee fans can expect to be bowled over by the big screen experience.  In character, tapping into the magical quality of the TV series, members of the Glee Club belt out ballads, show tunes and a rocking blend of sensational pop songs, all familiar from the show including covers of numbers that include Paul McCartney’s  ‘Silly Love Songs’ Katy Perry’s ‘Teenage Dream’ and Journey’s ‘Don’t Stop Believin’, which was Glee’s first hit.

            Setting it apart from other 3D concert movies that have been released, director Kevin Tancharoen who has closely collaborated with James Cameron into filming Glee in 3D notes that the at the core of the film’s music and moves are the documentaries of the fans that perfectly tied in with Glee’s endearing resonance with the underdogs.  Ordinarily, many of the GLEE club members would be considered geeky, but the show depicts them as genuine and authentic teens.  What they have in common is charisma, warmth and above all, talent.  

            Exclusively released in 3D digital screens by 20^th Century Fox thru Warner Bros, “Glee The 3D Concert  Movie” will open nationwide on September 21 for two weeks only – Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Bohol, Cagayan De Oro, Bacolod, GenSan, Tagbilaran, Pampanga, Angeles and Baguio.

MARK SALLING Q&A about “GLEE THE 3D CONCERT MOVIE”

Mark Salling in Glee 3D Concert Movie

Mark Salling who stars in the hugely popular TV show “Glee”  along with all the other familiar young faces from the high-energy series performs in “Glee The 3D Concert Movie,” filmed during their recent tour that filled stadiums.

Glee’s depiction of teenage life and relationships with its leads as flawed and mostly underdogs made strong waves across all ages that one doesn’t have to be skinny or perfect to succeed. 

In the following q&a by Ellaine Lipworth, Mark Salling, a classically trained pianist  who also plays the guitar, bass and drums shares about the new film and what makes Glee resonate with audiences of every generation.

Q:         How exciting is it making a movie?

A:         It is very exciting and special; it’s good to see the world and see so many different fans and different cultures and just spread the joy of GLEE.  A lot of people who couldn’t make it to the concerts will be able to see us on the big screen, that’s the main thing, and the movie is in 3D. But we didn’t   really feel like we were doing a movie.”

Q:         How do you   keep going and maintain the energy and momentum?

A:         “You know, you say I’m young and I’ll sleep when I die and keep on trucking. I drink a double dose of vitamin C packets every day and I work out every single day during the show. You keep your body healthy and you keep your mind healthy.”

Q:         What do you think of the way the show has brought classic music to a younger generation that might not know all these wonderful songs and artists you are covering?

A:         “It is great and I think the other side of that is that it also brings new music to older people.”      

Q:         Why do you think GLEE has become so popular?

A:         “It has something for everyone. It is all about embracing what makes each person different and it is about rooting for the underdog and people can relate to that concept.”

Q:         You are a musician, does music still have the same impact for you now? Does it still feel as fresh and as inspiring to you now it is part of your daily life doing GLEE?  

A:         “You know, it really does.  GLEE has actually opened my eyes personally to different horizons of music and dance and writing and acting and  there is  so much for an artist to take in and learn,  so that’s what I’ve been trying to do.” 

Prior to GLEE, Salling has appeared in commercials and in films, including “Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering.” His television credits include “Walker” and “Texas Ranger.”  Salling enjoys playing Frisbee and   golf and has a passion   for ornithology.

“Glee The 3DConcert Movie” opens September 21 in theaters from 20^th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.