PNWKing
Banned
This is interesting. I agree with @Goldwind2, that Ted Bundy getting the nomination might destroy the GOP.
As Dreamers Do: American Magic Redux
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Entertainment News for March 1985
Ennis Cosby, 16, files for emancipation from Bill and Camille Cosby.
- The Philadelphia Inquirer
In a San Francisco courtroom, disgraced underground cartoonist Rocky Lorenzo, 44, was found guilty on twenty counts of assault in a pattern of violence against gay men. Lorenzo was also convicted on seven additional counts of the abuse of his 13 year old son Joey, who is now in foster care. The elder Lorenzo now faces multiple decades behind bars, expected to be served at the federal prison in Terre Haute, Indiana.
- CNN
Spurned by Warner-Amex, Rupert Murdoch begins serious negotiations with the Weinstein brothers for the purchase of tiny Miramax Films.
- The New York Times
Hasbro agrees to import Nintendo's Famicom game console to the United States and Canada. The system is expected to reach retailers this fall.
- The Providence Journal
Welcome to Namcolorado: A recent Time Magazine cover depicts Pac-Man chasing the Ghosts on a map of Downtown Denver. Time dedicated the entire issue to Namco USA setting up shop in the Denver area and its acquisitions of the Colorado Rockies (NHL), Elitch Gardens theme park, plus its co-ownership of the Denver Nuggets (NBA) with Coors. A pictorial gave the entire country a first look at the Apex, the Namco-sponsored arcade inside the McNichols Sports Arena. Time also went behind the scenes of an upcoming Namco advertising campaign featuring John Elway and Alex English as celebrity spokesmen.
- The Philadelphia Inquirer
In a San Francisco courtroom, disgraced underground cartoonist Rocky Lorenzo, 44, was found guilty on twenty counts of assault in a pattern of violence against gay men. Lorenzo was also convicted on seven additional counts of the abuse of his 13 year old son Joey, who is now in foster care. The elder Lorenzo now faces multiple decades behind bars, expected to be served at the federal prison in Terre Haute, Indiana.
- CNN
Spurned by Warner-Amex, Rupert Murdoch begins serious negotiations with the Weinstein brothers for the purchase of tiny Miramax Films.
- The New York Times
Hasbro agrees to import Nintendo's Famicom game console to the United States and Canada. The system is expected to reach retailers this fall.
- The Providence Journal
Welcome to Namcolorado: A recent Time Magazine cover depicts Pac-Man chasing the Ghosts on a map of Downtown Denver. Time dedicated the entire issue to Namco USA setting up shop in the Denver area and its acquisitions of the Colorado Rockies (NHL), Elitch Gardens theme park, plus its co-ownership of the Denver Nuggets (NBA) with Coors. A pictorial gave the entire country a first look at the Apex, the Namco-sponsored arcade inside the McNichols Sports Arena. Time also went behind the scenes of an upcoming Namco advertising campaign featuring John Elway and Alex English as celebrity spokesmen.
Given the circumstances, it should be downright easy to get Miramax.
Place your bets, people! Over/Under on a Hasbro NES-exclusive game starts at 50%.
That oughta get the kids' attention!
Maybe Amblin because I want to see what Spielberg has in mind for the studio
I wouldn't mind Gulf+Western buying the company. That is, if WB still wants to sell the company responsible for Pinwheel, MTV, and potentially Double Dare down the line. I mean, for all we know, Danger Mouse might have brought in money for Nickelodeon at the right time to have Warner keep it.
PNWKing
Banned
1985. We are getting close to a certain movie. In addition to Eric Stoltz, other actors considered for Marty were Charlie Sheen, George Newbern, Johnny Depp, C. Thomas Howell, Ben Stiller, and Jon Cryer. The actors considered for Doc included John Lithgow, Jeff Goldblum, Chevy Chase, Danny DeVito, and Robin Williams. In addition, Vincent D'Onofrio, Daniel Stern, and Tim Robbins were considered for Biff Tannen.
March 1985 Movies
Mask
Released by Universal Pictures
Inspired by a true story.
The Care Bears Movie
Released by TriStar Pictures
Produced by Nelvana
IOTL, this was the film that outperformed The Black Cauldron at the box office.
He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword
Released by Orion Pictures
Ticket sales for this film slowed to a crawl after it was revealed that former Filmation and current Orion animation boss Lou Scheimer kept a Nixon-like enemies list with former Filmation and current Disney/Fox artist Daniel Abbott at the very top. During production of The New Fat Albert Show, Abbott had storyboarded a "very special" episode in which Albert was to save a girl named Desiree from drinking a carton of milk laced with Spanish Fly.
Released by Universal Pictures
Inspired by a true story.
The Care Bears Movie
Released by TriStar Pictures
Produced by Nelvana
IOTL, this was the film that outperformed The Black Cauldron at the box office.
He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword
Released by Orion Pictures
Ticket sales for this film slowed to a crawl after it was revealed that former Filmation and current Orion animation boss Lou Scheimer kept a Nixon-like enemies list with former Filmation and current Disney/Fox artist Daniel Abbott at the very top. During production of The New Fat Albert Show, Abbott had storyboarded a "very special" episode in which Albert was to save a girl named Desiree from drinking a carton of milk laced with Spanish Fly.
So, when will The Black Cauldron release, if Care Bears beat another animated movie in the dust?The Care Bears Movie
Released by TriStar Pictures
Produced by Nelvana
IOTL, this was the film that outperformed The Black Cauldron at the box office.
He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword
Released by Orion Pictures
Ticket sales for this film slowed to a crawl after it was revealed that former Filmation and current Orion animation boss Lou Scheimer kept a Nixon-like enemies list with former Filmation and current Disney/Fox artist Daniel Abbott at the very top. During production of The New Fat Albert Show, Abbott had storyboarded a "very special" episode in which Albert was to save a girl named Desiree from drinking a carton of milk laced with Spanish Fly.
As for that movie, I can't say that he didn't deserve his comeuppance. I can say that he deserves something worse than their most powerful property, both in raw strength in the cartoon AND in profit margins due to merch sales, flopping harder than a trout in the Sahara Desert on the 4th of July.
April 1985 Movies
Avenging Angel
Released by Grand Diamond
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Released by Grand Diamond
Just One of the Guys
Released by Columbia Pictures
Private Resort
Released by TriStar Pictures
Released by Grand Diamond
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Released by Grand Diamond
Just One of the Guys
Released by Columbia Pictures
Private Resort
Released by TriStar Pictures
For TTL's Star Trek III, let's have the Enterprise separate its saucer section just like Probert envisioned for Star Trek: The Motion Picture, and have it lose its drive section.
But for the third Trek do you guys want The Common Enemy from the original American Magic thread or The Voyage Home?
Common Enemy was the storyline where the Federation was forced to team up with the Klingons and Romulans against the Borg.
Iron Man (1985 Film)
Iron Man
Released by 20th Century-Fox on May 10, 1985
Directed by
Tim Burton
Screenplay by
Alvin Sargent
Based on the characters created by
Jack Kirby
Stan Lee
Executive Producers
Stan Lee
Ron Miller
Music by
Brad Fiedel
Special Effects and Miniatures by
Industrial Light and Magic
Production Companies
20th Century-Fox
Marvel Films
Silver Screen Partners
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Select Cast
Alec Baldwin (above) as Tony Stark/Iron Man
Annette O'Toole as Pepper Potts
Powers Boothe as Obadiah Stane
James Hong as Yinsen
Bill Duke as Col. James Rhodes
Released by 20th Century-Fox on May 10, 1985
Directed by
Tim Burton
Screenplay by
Alvin Sargent
Based on the characters created by
Jack Kirby
Stan Lee
Executive Producers
Stan Lee
Ron Miller
Music by
Brad Fiedel
Special Effects and Miniatures by
Industrial Light and Magic
Production Companies
20th Century-Fox
Marvel Films
Silver Screen Partners
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Select Cast
Alec Baldwin (above) as Tony Stark/Iron Man
Annette O'Toole as Pepper Potts
Powers Boothe as Obadiah Stane
James Hong as Yinsen
Bill Duke as Col. James Rhodes
Entertainment News for Mid-May 1985
Critics applaud Iron Man's use of miniatures and blue screen to create the main character's power of rocket-propelled flight.
- The Hollywood Reporter
RUMOR: Some scenes trimmed from The Black Cauldron to avoid receiving a "T" rating.
- Variety
Bob Ross adds his Joy of Painting to Playhouse Video's portfolio.
- Reuters
MCA's purchase of Archie Comics approved by the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission.
- The Associated Press
- The Hollywood Reporter
RUMOR: Some scenes trimmed from The Black Cauldron to avoid receiving a "T" rating.
- Variety
Bob Ross adds his Joy of Painting to Playhouse Video's portfolio.
- Reuters
MCA's purchase of Archie Comics approved by the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission.
- The Associated Press