# Turning Old Flicks 3D 3D Rehatches Classic Cinema and Reinvents TV By Stephanie Gauvin | Published 2010-03-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-glasses References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2010/03/15/titanic-3d/) & [sony.net](http://www.sony.net/united/3D/) Let the consumer frenzies continue as 3D glasses not only go haute couture, but become a necessary accessory for movie-goers. 3D glasses will become more prominent with the promise to re-release classics like Titanic, scheduled for 3D release in 2012, are only the beginning for 3D glasses. Other classics such as the Terminator and Harry Potter series are under 3D discussion and it won’t stop there. As Sony and Samsung announce plans to introduce 3D to television in coming months, here’s betting that 3D glasses will become the next hot product in an increasingly crowded electronics industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3D Glasses in Cinema:** Re-releasing classics in 3D and making it a necessary accessory opens up opportunities for more immersive movie experiences. - **3D TV:** Introducing 3D technology to television will create a new market for 3D glasses as consumers adapt to a new viewing experience. - **Reviving Classic Films Through 3D:** 3D technology offers an opportunity for studios to revive and monetize classic films in a new way. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Film Industry:** 3D re-releases of classic films presents an opportunity for the film industry to revitalize old content. - **Television Industry:** Introducing 3D TV creates new opportunities for television content and hardware creators. - **Consumer Electronics:** The increasing popularity of 3D technology creates a new product for consumer electronics companies to offer. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Goggle-Style Gamer Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-classics-virtual-boy.md) - [Retro Night Vision Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jurassic-park-goggles.md) - [Immersive Virtual Television Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-of-tv.md) - [Chic Statement Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-eyewear.md) - [Headset-Free 3D Gaming Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-spatiallabs-truegame.md) - [Glasses-Free 3D Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-laptop.md) - [HDMI-Supported Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypervsn-smartv.md) - [Glasses-Free 3D Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssey-3d.md) - [Portable XR Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayneo-air-3s-pro.md)