The original Avatar is the highest-grossing movie ever because it was a uniquely theatrical experience. 3D had been around for decades, but where most films used it for the fun gimmick of things ...

We break down how Pixar improved 3D computer animation tech with every one of its movies from "Brave" and "Monsters ...

Decades before audiences were immersed in the glowing worlds of Avatar, filmmakers experimented with three-dimensional illusions to build bigger, bolder movie experiences. In the 1950s, studios ...

They were annoying to use and bad 3D movies didn't help.