American Magic: A Different History of Disney

[OldNavy1988]

Hey, at least Hugh Jackman still gets to play Jean Vaijean as he did in the IOTL live action movie.

Yup. He sure did.

 

[HonestAbe1809]

Hey, at least Hugh Jackman still gets to play Jean Vaijean as he did in the IOTL live action movie.

Yup. He sure did.

And once people get out of their stupid whining about the lack of a traditional Disney happy ending they'll have to admit that it's still a good movie.

 

[OldNavy1988]

@HonestAbe1809

Not to mention Hugh Jackman can really, really SING!

 

[OldNavy1988]

Ladder 49

Released by Hyperion Pictures

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

Released by Paramount Pictures
Produced by Nelvana as an homage to the Fleischer Superman cartoons.

The Grudge

Released by Columbia Pictures

Saw

Released by Lionsgate
The birth of a new film franchise

Shark Tale

Concept art by Nathan Fowkes
Released by DreamWorks SKG

Ray

Released by Universal Pictures​

 

[OldNavy1988]

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

Released by Hemdale

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

Released by RKO Radio Pictures

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Released by Universal Pictures
Produced by Gemini Animation

The Incredibles

Released by RKO Radio Pictures
Produced and directed by Brad Bird
Animation by RKO Animation (formerly Murakami Wolf Swenson)

VOICES
Craig T Nelson as Bob Parr/Mr Incredible
Holly Hunter as Helen Parr/Mrs Incredible
Sarah Vowell as Violet Parr
Spencer Fox as Dashiell Parr
Eli Fucile as Jack Jack
Sam Jackson as Frozone
Jason Lee as Syndrome
Elizabeth Pena as Mirage
Brad Bird as Edna Mode

National Treasure

Released by Walt Disney Pictures
In the minds of many, Nicolas Cage is a national treasure himself.

Donkey Kong

Released by Grand Diamond
Produced by Ruby Spears

VOICES
Michael Chiklis as Donkey Kong
James Franco as Diddy Kong
Jim Cummings as Cranky Kong
Joy Tanner as Candy Kong
Damon D'Oliveira as Funky Kong
Rachel Leigh Cook as Dixie Kong
Brad Garrett as King K Rool​

 

[HonestAbe1809]

1. By the way you mentioned them I thought Donkey Kong/Harry Potter were going to get a proper blurb.
2. RKO seems to be doing rather well for themselves. I guess Chuck Norris has proved his talents as the head of a film studio.
3. When will you post the next post about theme parks and/or video games? Because I have ideas if you're willing to discuss them.

 

[OldNavy1988]

1. By the way you mentioned them I thought Donkey Kong/Harry Potter were going to get a proper blurb.
2. RKO seems to be doing rather well for themselves. I guess Chuck Norris has proved his talents as the head of a film studio.
3. When will you post the next post about theme parks and/or video games? Because I have ideas if you're willing to discuss them.

Goblet of Fire's plot doesn't change much from the OTL live action film.

Donkey Kong's plot is pretty much the pilot of the OTL Donkey Kong Country show with extra material to pad the running time.

Atari's bestseller this year is Halo 2. Next year, Atari will preview the 13K at E3.

 

[HonestAbe1809]

Goblet of Fire's plot doesn't change much from the OTL live action film.

Donkey Kong's plot is pretty much the pilot of the OTL Donkey Kong Country show with extra material to pad the running time.

Atari's bestseller this year is Halo 2. Next year, Atari will preview the 13K at E3.

Fair enough about both movies.

What about what I said about RKO? Has Norris solidified his position as the CEO of the studio?

Honestly, occasional E3 updates regarding new consoles would be good.

And what about theme parks? I'm thinking the first one should be the former Trump Texas park and maybe the Optimum Africa park sometime after that.

 

[OldNavy1988]

@HonestAbe1809

The Warner Park in Texas should be open for Summer 2005.

Yeah, Norris's job is pretty much secure at RKO.

 

[HonestAbe1809]

@HonestAbe1809

The Warner Park in Texas should be open for Summer 2005.

Yeah, Norris's job is pretty much secure at RKO.

That needs a proper update.

That seems like a better fate for Norris than having a dead career and an equally dead meme associated with you.

 

[Roger Redux]

That needs a proper update.

That seems like a better fate for Norris than having a dead career and an equally dead meme associated with you.

The Chuck Norris meme isn't dead, he just told to go lay down for a while.

 

[OldNavy1988]

Two years ago, The Walt Disney Company acquired ShowBiz Pizza Time Inc for about $4.5 billion USD.

Since then, Disney chairman Barry Diller (above; left) appointed the creatively talented Aaron Fechter (above; right) to the top of SBPT, clearing the way for the Rock-afire Explosion's comeback tour. Under-performing Chuck E Cheese locations were phased out and converted to a resurrection of the ShowBiz Pizza concept. It wasn't just a matter of window dressing. The overhaul was much more major. The quality of the pizza and other food items was revamped by the same chefs Disney uses for theme park eateries. Additionally, Disney's resources afforded Fechter and his staff vastly improved animatronic technologies to be implemented for the stage shows at all CEC and Showbiz locations.

The Rock-Afire Explosion

The thirty six cities Fechter selected for the roll-out, with locations opening on January 1, 2005, are as follows:

Brooklyn, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Houston, TX
Philadelphia, PA
Boston, MA
San Francisco, CA (at the Metreon)
Oakland, CA (Green Day parodies played at this location)
San Jose, CA
Phoenix, AZ
Denver, CO
Seattle, WA
St Louis, MO
Kansas City, MO
Dallas, TX
Cleveland, OH
Orlando, FL (at Downtown Disney)
Tampa, FL
San Diego, CA
Cincinnati, OH
Pittsburgh, PA (at Progressburgh)
Jacksonville, FL
Baltimore, MD
Charlotte, NC
Miami, FL
Washington, DC
Detroit, MI (at Motor Kingdom)
Minneapolis, MN
Milwaukee, WI
Buffalo, NY
Indianapolis, IN
Anaheim, CA (at Downtown Disney)
San Antonio, TX
Las Vegas, NV
Portland, OR
Nashville, TN

Billy Bob Brockali

Chuck E Cheese is getting major upgrades too.

Most of the major upgrades to the chain, apart from higher quality food, is higher quality voices for the chain's stage shows.

CEC and SHOWBIZ PIZZA VOICES
Eric Bauza as Chuck E Cheese
Rob Paulsen as Jasper T Jowls
Maurice LaMarche as Pasqually
Russi Taylor as Helen Henny
Jim Cummings as Mr. Munch
Aaron Fechter as Billy Bob Brockali, Rolfe DeWolfe, Fats Geronimo, Earle Schmerle and Looney Bird
Duke Chauppetta as Dook La Rue
Rick Bailey as Beach Bear
Tress MacNielle as Mitzi Mozzarella​

 

[Goldwind2]

whats next

 

[OldNavy1988]

Beyond the Sea

Seth MacFarlane as Bobby Darin

Beyond the Sea was a project that lay dormant for some time. As early as 1986, Barry Levinson wanted to produce and direct a project about singer Bobby Darin. It was Levinson's intention that he'd produce and direct the film while handing the screenwriting duties to a young Rachel Stone, who had been an entry-level production assistant on The Natural and Young Sherlock Holmes. Fast forward to the nineties and an rising star named Kevin Spacey expressed interest in playing the lead character. But then of course, Spacey was killed and some thought the project died with him. That is, until 2000 when Stone and Seth MacFarlane each struck gold with their respective animated series. That was when the project was dusted off to finally go into production. And the rest, they say, is history.

Released by Touchstone Pictures on January 7, 2005

Directed by Barry Levinson

Screenplay by Rachel Stone and Lewis Colick

CAST
Seth MacFarlane as Bobby Darin
Reese Witherspoon as Sandra Dee
Bob Hoskins as Charlie Maffia
John Goodman as Stephen Blauner
Brenda Blethyn as Polly Cassotto
Carolina Aaron as Nina Cassotto
Peter Cincotti as Dick Behrke
Matt Rippy as David Gershenson

MacFarlane's portrayal of Bobby Darin silenced skeptics and earned him his very first Oscar nomination.​

 

[OldNavy1988]

Ladies and gentlemen, the new Lionsgate logo:

 

[OldNavy1988]

Former Nickelodeon executives Geraldine Layborne and Vanessa Coffey each plead guilty to accepting bribes from the former Trump Manhattan studio.
- Reuters

CBS to air recently unearthed interview with Walt Disney on 60 Minutes this spring.
- The Hollywood Reporter

Geffen Records confirms Backstreet Boys' new album for summer 2005 release.
- MTV News

Showbiz Pizza's big comeback raises Disney's stock price.
- The Wall Street Journal

 

[Duke Andrew of Dank]

Could I post my Norfolk Southern steam idea now?

It may have something with a butterfly back in 1994.

 

[OldNavy1988]

Could I post my Norfolk Southern steam idea now?

It may have something with a butterfly back in 1994.

Go right ahead.

 

[Duke Andrew of Dank]

"After a series of cutbacks in 1994, the Norfolk Southern Steam Program was largely a shell of its former self. Out of the many stars that once plied NS rails, only Norfolk & Western #611 was still in operation. Even then, she was confined to the area around Roanoke, VA. But that changed with the arrival of Wick Moorman as CEO of Norfolk Southern."
- Americanrails.com

"TVRM Confirms Desire to Restore Southern 4501 with Green Paint Scheme"
- Trains Magazine

"VMT and NCTM confirm partnership to restore N&W 1218 to run alongside 611"
- The Roanoke Times

"Union Pacific Confirms Plans to Restore Big Boy"
- Wyoming Tribune Eagle

"Indiana Transportation Museum in Noblesville to Receive New Management"
- The Indianapolis Star

 

[Duke Andrew of Dank]

@OldNavy1988

Done.