by Kimberly Gadette

Dinosaurs and 3D! Dinosaurs in 3D! This summer, Hollywood brings back old friends (Harry Potter, Optimus Prime and Sam from "Transformers,"' and the whole "Ice Age" gang). But there are plenty of new friends to meet as well: wacky talking guinea pigs, knee-high aliens, Sleestaks (read further) and magical rocks. While some plots look back, the film industry keeps leaping forward, showing off its latest breakthroughs in CGI (computer-generated imagery), IMAX and Digital 3D.

If only we could wear those 3D glasses out on the beach…