Encounter in the Thrid Dimension (1999)

The Professor, helped by his flying robot M.A.X., tries to show us the history of 3-D film, and his newest innovation, Real-O-Vision (ride films). But his hardware keeps breaking down, ... See full summary »

Directors:

Ben Stassen, Sean MacLeod Phillips

Writers:

Ben Stassen (story), Kurt Frey (screenplay)

Stars:

Stuart Pankin, Cassandra Peterson, Harry Shearer

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Stuart Pankin	...	The Professor / M.A.X. (voice)
Cassandra Peterson	...	Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (as Elvira)
Harry Shearer	...	Narrator (voice)
Andrea Thompson	...	Ruth in the Booth (voice)

Storyline

The Professor, helped by his flying robot M.A.X., tries to show us the history of 3-D film, and his newest innovation, Real-O-Vision (ride films). But his hardware keeps breaking down, particularly when he's trying to introduce a music video of Elvira.

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Plot Keywords:

imax | 3 dimensional | film history | goof in title | film clip | 

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Taglines:

A wild journey through the history of 3-D cinema!

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Genres:

Short

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Details

Official Sites:

nWave Pictures

Country:

Belgium USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 March 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Encounter in the Third Dimension

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$21,653 (USA) (26 February 1999)

Gross:

$7,195,401 (USA) (15 December 2006)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Iwerks Entertainment, Luminair Film Productions, Movida

Technical Specs

Runtime:

40 min

Sound Mix:

Iwerks Digital Audio DTS 70 mm

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.44 : 1

Did You Know?

Crazy Credits

While the title is clearly intended to be "Encounter in the Third Dimension," the actual on-screen title includes a typo generated by M.A.X., the first of many malfunctions. MAX tries to fix it, but destroys the title in the process.

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Connections

Referenced in Alien Adventure (1999)

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Soundtracks

"Haunted House"
Written by John Paragon & Holly Knight
Performed by Cassandra Peterson (as Elvira)
Courtesy of Rhino Records

User Reviews

An enjoyable documentary about the history of 3D art

This was the first 3D IMAX film I have seen, and I must say I was quite impressed. Not only were the 3D effects spectacular, but the film was quite enjoyable as well.

The roller coaster rides and underwater scenes were quite fun (it really feels like you are there!). The film itself was documentary style, but written in such a way that all ages will find it enjoyable. If it's still playing near you, it's worth seeing.