Lea Michele

Now, the show's creative team is attempting to bring its magic to the multiplex with a new 3-D concert film opening Friday. Directed by Kevin Tancharoen and culled from two Izod Center shows in East Rutherford, N.J.,

Lea Michele

"Glee: The 3D Concert Movie" features series regulars such as Lea Michele, Chris Colfer and Cory Monteith, and is aimed to appeal to fans with its collection of musical numbers and dressing-room interviews.

Lea Michele

Furthermore, concert movies have a mixed track record at the box office — the

Justin Bieber

3-D concert film, "Never Say Never," earned upward of $73 million during its theatrical run.

Show runner Ryan Murphy and 20th Century Fox together decided that a movie was a sensible way to extend the "Glee" brand in the wake of the hit albums and concert tour.

Glee: The 3D Concert Movie

Walden downplayed the actor controversy. UPI/Jim Ruymen

Let's worry about surviving season 3. The film is directed by Kenny Ortega.