Although it is clear that there are problems with 3-D, both with the technology itself and the way it is used by greedy studios, many hope that these are just teething problems. In terms of mainstream cinema, 3-D technology is still very young, so it’s understandable that there have been (and still are) issues with it. It is important to remember that films with sound and colour were once new, exciting and uncertain technologies, but they both survived! Furthermore, even if a film is released in 3-D, most cinemas will also show it in 2-D, so that those who prefer the good old cinema experience can still enjoy the film in the ‘normal’ way. With over 20 3-D films planned for release in 2012 it seems that the technology will remain popular for another year at least, but only time will tell if 3-D is truly the future of cinema.