Jurassic Park Gets 3D Re-Release For Summer 2013

Get ready to return to Jurassic Park, just in time for the film’s 20th Anniversary in next year. Universal has just announced (via Deadline.com) that they are re-releasing their classic Spielberg blockbuster in 3D on July 19th, 2013, right smack dab in the middle of Summer. While re-releases of classic movies in 3D is not a new trend, usually they are released in the Winter or Spring, as to not compete with the big, shiny new movies of Summer. At the same time, Universal  has moved up the release of their Tom Cruise sci fi flick Oblivion to April 26, 2013. This seems a bit odd, as April seems a better date for an older movie, but what do I know?

While I am sick to death of 3D, I don’t mind older films getting the 3D re-release treatment, because that seems to be the only way to get those classic films on the big screen for a whole new generation of ignorant teenagers  fresh, new moviegoers. If the only way for that to happen is to release them in 3D, then so be it. Besides, what would you rather have….this or a lame Jurassic Park IV?