# Digital Hi-Def 3-D Angelina Jolie in BeoWulf By Bianca | Published 2007-10-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-hi-def-3-d-angelina-jolie-beowulf References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/entertainment/hollywood/magazine/15-11/ff_3dhollywood) Beowulf, the oldest story in the English language, is being retold in the most modern digital hi-def 3-D, in the upcoming [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevenlabs-iconic-voices) film staring Angelina Jolie. Anyone that has seen the trailers likely faced confusion; at first, it appears as if the movie is done in incredible [computer animation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatai)... then Jolie appears looking exactly as she does in real life... or not? Pop on the special effects glasses, and the viewing experience is even more mind-blowing. "Indie filmmaker Roger Avary and graphic novelist Neil Gaiman, took the stage at Comic-Con last summer to introduce Beowulf, Robert Zemeckis' retelling of the primordial Anglo-Saxon monster epic — in 3-D," Wired wrote. "The spine-tingling moments weren't when Ray Winstone, playing Beowulf, thrusts his sword at the audience — a 3-D cliché from the '50s. They came when he faces a [digitally enhanced Angelina Jolie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-image-enhancement) playing the mother of the monstrous Grendel, in a dank, forbidding cave. Jolie makes for a stunningly seductive sorceress, so it's all the more terrifying when her features momentarily morph into a death mask." A few months ago, Trend Hunter featured Angelina's Digital Enhanced Live Action body suit worn in the filming of Beowulf. Check it out here: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Digital Hi-def 3-D:** The use of digital hi-def 3-D technology in film production presents disruptive innovation opportunities for immersive viewing experiences. - **Computer Animation:** Advancements in computer animation techniques offer disruptive innovation opportunities for creating realistic characters and visuals in films. - **Enhanced Live Action:** The application of enhanced live action techniques, such as digital body suits, opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for transforming actors into fantastical characters. ### Where This Applies - **Film Production:** The film production industry can leverage digital hi-def 3-D technology to revolutionize storytelling and audience engagement. - **Animation:** The animation industry has the potential to disrupt traditional animation methods by embracing computer-generated techniques for enhanced visual effects. - **Special Effects:** The special effects industry can explore new possibilities by incorporating enhanced live action techniques into film and television productions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-in-One 3D Content Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4k-uhd-laser-projector.md) - [Ai-Generated Visual Streaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternaut.md) - [AI-Themed Sci-Fi Thrillers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junge.md) - [Transformative Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-first-berserker-khazan.md) - [3D Holographic Game Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vividq-call-of-duty.md) - [3D-Emulating Laptop Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aspire-3d-15-spatiallabs.md) - [HDMI-Supported Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypervsn-smartv.md) - [Colossal Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colossal-holographic-display.md) - [Headset-Free 3D Gaming Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-spatiallabs-truegame.md)