It was rumoured that the Hobbit was delaying its release date because of struggling finds within MGM, however it has become apparent that this might not be completely true.
Guillermo Del Torro has told TotalFilm that the delay is due to the film being finished and presented in 4D!
So what is 4D? Well it is hoping ot combine the visual 3D, that was so effectively used in Avatar, and add physical stimuli to the visual experience, such as, touch, taste, smell, and possibly movement.
For this film, Del Torro is hoping to encompass smell, into the scenes with the trolls, heated seats, when gollum enters the underground caves, and dry ice and water spray, for the scenes in which Gollum meets and talks to Bilbo.
All should make for an awesome experience, not too dissimiliar to something which those lucky enough to visit Universal Studios Florida, would have experienced in the Shrek in 4D ride/film experience.
The only problem that I can see is whether cinemas will be able to adapt and perform the 4D scenes as well as they are intended by Del Torro and Peter Jackson.
I seriously hope they can manage it because this could be one of the best cinema experiences ever if it all comes together properly.
