Magic Kingdom MOVIE?

GLaDOS

GLaDOS

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Sounds like a great concept that would be INCREDIBLY difficult to pull off and still be a quality film.

I think they should stuck to just making individual movies like PotC, HM, and JC(whenever that actually comes out:lol:).
 
IWant2GoNow

IWant2GoNow

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rct247 said:
There was a book I read called "Utopia" by Lincoln Child quite a few years back. Here's a description:

"Despite its remote location in the Nevada desert, the Utopia theme park receives 65,000 visitors daily. They never dream their lives may be in any real danger. However, some of the self-programming robots are becoming erratic, so park administrators quietly bring the robots' brilliant creator from the East Coast to fix the problem before it gets any worse. Dr. Andrew Warne brings his daughter, for he doesn't believe there is anything wrong with his creations. But on the day of their arrival, a mysterious band of ruthless criminals infiltrates not only the park, but its computerized systems. The unknown terrorists appear to control everything, from the simplest robot to the most dangerous ride. And if their demands aren't met, thousands of innocent park-goers will be killed. --Cynthia Ward --This text refers to the Hardcover edition." (From Amazon Reviews)

Anyways, when I read it, the theme park technologies and themes brought Disney to mind. It would be interesting if an action/suspense/thriller plot like this would center on the safe, family-friendly Magic Kingdom, but at the same time, it would be pretty awesome.
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That plot reminds me of a Simpsons episode when they went to Itchy & Scratchy Land.
 
Thrill Seeker

Thrill Seeker

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It sounds like Disney is going to try to tie together a whole bunch of normally unrelated franchises into an Avengers style movie. Will we see Jack Sparrow teamed with Buzz Lightyear and a quirky Jungle Cruise Skipper? We'll see, but that's what it sounds like. As a film student, I am very much doubting this project will be very good if it ever sees the light of day. It might and I could be proven wrong, but I'm not sure how this is going to work.

As a WDW fan and MK CM, I am very interested in seeing what could be done to make this idea work. My attraction has to have some representation... Maybe Brier Rabbit can join the group...
 
Thrill Seeker

Thrill Seeker

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In terms of actors, they obviously have to get Johnny Depp back to play Jack Sparrow. I still love the idea of casting Sam Rockwell as a Jungle Cruise skipper. No idea who Del Toro is going to cast in his Haunted Mansion film, but I'm sure a few of these characters will appear as well. Pop in Angelina Jole as Maleficent and you've got a pretty decent cast.
 
Wilt Dasney

Wilt Dasney

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Thrill Seeker said:
It sounds like Disney is going to try to tie together a whole bunch of normally unrelated franchises into an Avengers style movie. Will we see Jack Sparrow teamed with Buzz Lightyear and a quirky Jungle Cruise Skipper? We'll see, but that's what it sounds like. As a film student, I am very much doubting this project will be very good if it ever sees the light of day. It might and I could be proven wrong, but I'm not sure how this is going to work.

As a WDW fan and MK CM, I am very interested in seeing what could be done to make this idea work. My attraction has to have some representation... Maybe Brier Rabbit can join the group...
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Ugh. This is exactly what I don't want to see. Teaming up established characters just sounds like a comic book crossover where everybody is competing for camera time. (The JC skipper might be OK, since that's more of an archetype.)

I think attractions without established characters would be the best fit for this kind of project: HM, JC, Space Mt., BTMRR, pre-Jack Sparrow POTC. I almost wonder if the success of the POTC films haven't ruined it for any kind of use here, since everybody will expect any reference to include Johnny Depp in eyeliner.

I'll say this...if anyone actually makes this project and avoids all the pitfalls baked into the idea, he (or she :)) will be a filmmaking god. :lol:
 
Thrill Seeker

Thrill Seeker

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Wilt Dasney said:
Ugh. This is exactly what I don't want to see. Teaming up established characters just sounds like a comic book crossover where everybody is competing for camera time. (The JC skipper might be OK, since that's more of an archetype.)

I think attractions without established characters would be the best fit for this kind of project: HM, JC, Space Mt., BTMRR, pre-Jack Sparrow POTC. I almost wonder if the success of the POTC films haven't ruined it for any kind of use here, since everybody will expect any reference to include Johnny Depp in eyeliner.

I'll say this...if anyone actually makes this project and avoids all the pitfalls baked into the idea, he (or she :)) will be a filmmaking god. :lol:
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Based on what the original article states, I'm guessing this is the style project that is in the works... I'd like to see new characters as well though...
 
the-reason14

the-reason14

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Sounds stupid to me. If it had anything to do with the kingdom keepers though than that would be better. But it's not like I would have to go see it if it did come out so whatever.
 
JafarMaleficent

JafarMaleficent

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i`d love if this was ridley pearson`s long awaited kingdom keepers movie. i spoke to him a few years ago and he said he really wants this movie to made and made right. i think a kingdom keepers movie will be awesome. just dont have johnny depp in it as the leader of the pirates in the first book
 
Magenta Panther

Magenta Panther

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CoffeeJedi said:
Could be fun.
I hope that if it does include Mickey or any of the other classic characters, they'd be animated in hand-drawn 2D Roger Rabbit style. I'm sure they'd be CG though. And I'm sure the whole thing will be in 3D.

It would be kinda neat if they name-dropped a few Imagineers somewhere. I doubt they'd have an actor portraying Walt (heaven forbid they resurrect him in CGI), but I hope that his "presence" would be felt somewhere in the movie.

I wonder if it would actually be set in The Magic Kingdom. I know the name of the movie is MK, but Disneyland seems like the more logical choice.
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Naturally I like the idea of the movie featuring Walt. And I agree about Mickey being in 2D. And I'd love to see him drawn in the older earlier style, with the red shorts and so on.

But PLEASE don't let them make it like Night at the Museum. I know the movie was a hit, but it was just awful. Not a real laugh during the whole thing, the story was a mess, and there was zip charm. If I had my way, a Magic Kingdom movie would be, in spirit, a cross between Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz: magical, eccentric, warm-hearted, bright and colorful. That's the classic Disney style, and that's the only kind of Magic Kingdom movie I'd be interested in.

But if they really want to do a movie using the classic characters and the parks, they should make a movie out of Epic Mickey, which has those elements. Maybe a couple of kids could visit Disneyland (I'd want the story to be set in Disneyland, since it's Walt's original park and he actually lived to see it built), find a secret door in the Castle, and wind up in the Wasteland, where Mickey has to rescue them and get them home. I'd love to see a movie like that.
 
GLaDOS

GLaDOS

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Towerbellman said:
I just lost all respect for you...jk

Steve Carell is the anti-funny and Tina Fey is not funny either....Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen are much much better than them both
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I'll agree with Carell being anti-funny, but Rogen and Sandler? Sandler is a shell of his former self and Rogen is the same loser character in every movie he's in.

Fey is a very funny lady.
 
Magenta Panther

Magenta Panther

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GLaDOS said:
I'll agree with Carell being anti-funny, but Rogen and Sandler? Sandler is a shell of his former self and Rogen is the same loser character in every movie he's in.

Fey is a very funny lady.
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Have to agree about Fey. And, well, Sandler and Rogen too. And I'll toss in Jason Segal and raise you one Judd Apatow. They've ALL worn out their schtick IMO.
 
_Scar

_Scar

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Towerbellman said:
I just lost all respect for you...jk

Steve Carell is the anti-funny and Tina Fey is not funny either....Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen are much much better than them both
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Tina is an acquired taste. Watch 30 Rock. You will fall in love with her. I used to not like her, but gave it a try (:

And Steve Carell being anti-funny? The guy is a sketch comedy genius on The Office and in just about any media appearance.

But whatever! You take Adam Sandler. His one liners are hilarious and so refreshing. :dazzle:

Magenta Panther said:
Have to agree about Fey. And, well, Sandler and Rogen too. And I'll toss in Jason Segal and raise you one Judd Apatow. They've ALL worn out their schtick IMO.
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We need a 30 Rock Disney World episode special! Show everyone here who's the queen of comedy.
:wave:
 

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