User blog comment:Kittyfire/Random Topic Blogging!/@comment-3473686-20110929214301/@comment-5151799-20111001000805

Gurgy, the way I see it, it seems that you have no valid points for your argument, other than your mere opinion. Many people have already said that the 3D adds more to the movie, and seeing as you haven't even SEEN the 3D re-release, you can't determine whether it "kills it dead." I'm sure back in the past, color and HD weren't needed, but they became a part of entertainment culture anyway.

@Scuba: It's not like the movie is ONLY in 3D. The original 2D version will be available for all time, this 3D conversation and just for the theaters and Blu-ray 3D release. There are even some theaters that are showing the movie in 2D alongside 3D at this moment. As well, it's not like Disney has remade the movie in CGI, they made sure to keep the traditional animation intact, as that is what the audience feel in love with back in the 90s. They wanted to keep that, but add the 3D too, which shows that they care for both the classic things like hand drawn cartoons, and newer tech like 3D. Besides, I'm sure just about everyone has seen the Lion King before this theatrical re-release, so their first time seeing the film probably won't be in the 3D format.