3D movies are now so popular that now there are around 2,800 3D capable theaters all around United States. Concerts, movies and even sporting events are being produced in 3D, which adds that extra dimension of realism and enjoyment. In the past it hasn’t quite worked that way, now they seem to have cracked it.

The most exciting thing of all is that although we think it’s great now, it can only get better. Look at Avatar, a few years ago it wouldn’t have been so well done or been anywhere near as successful.

This is my top 3 movies that have been made using 3D technology. If you haven’t seen them you should check them out and see how much this technique has come on in recent years.

In 3rd place we have the stunning U2, this stands out as it was the first movie of its kind to bring a concert to life in the sense that we really felt as if we were there. This is an outstanding example of how the technology can be used in a completely different medium to ordinary movie making.

The quality of the sound and visuals are second to none. Everyone I spoke to who were lucky enough to see this felt exactly the same as I did. When you consider how few tickets for events like this actually go on sale, the sheer volume of people that more of these would attract is incredible.

2007 saw the release of Beowulf. This film had to be watched with the 3D glasses on. The ordinary version which you watched normally was really nothing very special.

Then when you popped on those glasses to watch the 3D version, the effects were fantastic. It enjoyed both critical and box office success and was really forerunner of the movies which have been released since. Many critics agree, as well as ordinary viewers, myself included.

No prizes for guessing what is top of my list, could it be anything else other than James Cameron’s masterpiece of 3D cinema, Avatar? The story has been criticized, but when a movie is produced which such visual beauty and is like nothing that has ever been seen before, so what? There has been a lot of time and effort put into this film, and now watch it reap its rewards come Oscar night.

Dance programs are becoming a hit more and more everyday, and the audience is growing hot for it everyday. Such shows as Dancing with the Stars are taking dance enthusiast by storm. Turning on and dancing in step with their favorite program is what millions of viewers are doing each night. So much, that there has been four new dance programs slated for upcoming shows. Why is dance television engaging both and young? Mostly, people watch to see what the latest moves are, while others are watching to see what the latest fashion their favorite dancer is wearing. Some teens are watching the shows and running out to their favorite dance studio and asking to be taught similar moves and the fashionist as are running out to a dance wear boutique and buying similar dance wear.

But, dance themed shows are nothing new. They’ve been around for quite some time. Such shows as The Arthur Murray Show aired in the 50’s and were hosted by the famous Arthur and Kathryn Murray themselves. Yes, the same people who have chains of Murray Dance Studios you see across the United States. The 1960 brought great shows such as the Groovy Show and Hollywood A Go Go. But it was Soul Train, which aired in 1970, which brought tight dance grooves into the American home. People, both black and white would tune in not only for the music, but to catch a glimpse of new and innovative dance grooves. Soul Train was pivotal in launching the resurgence of people’s interest in dancing and dance fashion. It was a way the TV audience to dial into current dance and trends in fashion. The 80’s and 90’s brought about shows such as Club MTV, VH1 Dance Machine, and the influential Dance Party USA on the USA network. The shows were very popular among the Generation X crowd leading the way for the current offering on networks now.

There will always be dance shows on television. Dance and the music that drives it, changes with each newer generation adding new spice and flavor to what is possible on the dance floor or in the studio, even if you are luck, on a prime time slot. And as with previous generations there is a rabid following of their favorite dance show. Current dance shows are no different and it explains why the networks are jumping over each other to get to the next best dance show.