Sage of Time
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I've seen it. Rhode is spouting corporate blabber. Nothing more. I don't agree with that forced explanation for how Avatar is part of DAK's message.
Aliens =/= culture and nature
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Tree of life 'grows' new roots
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Aliens =/= culture and nature
the movie is not about aliens..... if you don't take the man at his word I guess the discussion is pointless
wdwgreek
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Joe Rhode guards that parks integrity like no other. Him talking about the Everest expansion area is incredibly passionate. He talks about why they choose the paint colors they did and the symbolic meaning of the hues and tones as they relate to the story of a mural. Its really something! If he guides avatar with his detailed touch I have so much hope.
Figment2005
Well-Known Member
Correct, the movie is 99% conservation and 1% love story. Conservation is the key behind Animal Kingdom so Avatar fits in seamlessly.
lazyboy97o
Well-Known Member
You constantly mention this video as though Disney employees are speaking spontaneously when doing those very sort of talks. They're scripted and approved. Just because Joe is engaging is no indication of how he feels about the park. Selling the idea is part of his job, whether he likes it or not and there were plenty of stories that if he didn't like it he would be finding himself joining the likes of the Kirk brothers, Delaney and Baxter. A good counterpoint to a Disney produced film would be Joe's relatively recent appearance on The Season Pass Podcast from last year's Thea Awards where Avatar is rather glossed over, but again as an arranged interview at an industry event it is still impossible to declare it a true reflection of personal feelings.
MotherOfBirds
Well-Known Member
Back on topic, I beg you. There's more than one thread dedicated to debating Dances With Smurfs. I really don't want to see this thread turn ugly/redundant as well.
Are there any other areas around the base of ToL that might get a similar treatment?
Are there any other areas around the base of ToL that might get a similar treatment?
HauntedMansionFLA
Well-Known Member
It's been a couple of years since we have been to Disney, I am looking forward to picking out all of the small little details that Disney has done to the Park. I bet the Tree f Life will be beautiful when it's leaves are lit up at light. It's amazing to look at the tree and pick out all of the different animals craved in it.
like I said earlier in this thread, I have a good feeling about the rest of the DAK expansion based on what we ve seen so far with the new roots, expanded Harambe and new Lion King areas
Sage of Time
Well-Known Member
Nah, sorry, I don't go for corporate-speak.
Fair enough
Moving on!
wsmith1978
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roj2323
Well-Known Member
I saw the new roots today and they look pretty cool. People were taking quite a few pictures around them and I think it's going to become a new favorite spot. The detail is just as stunning as the original tree and it blends in nicely with the landscape. Overall I can say I'm impressed.
peterwendy
Member
What a pleasant surprise! It's always so relaxing to take a break and sit and look at all the amazing details. Can't wait to see the new additions when I go in the fall!
Next Big Thing
Well-Known Member
It's not corporate speak when there's 3 hours of visual proof. Watch the movie and you might actually have a clue.
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
I predict there will be ONE Avatar movie, 3D is no longer the 'cool' thing it was when the original came out and Cameron's storytelling skills are well underdeveloped let's say.
haha
you re also the guy that claims Pandora wont open at DAK
how much do you want to wager on both?
Constantly huh or like twice?
I agree with you that if were on the blog or that video that he made with Cameron but this was a private screening of the movie with the video made by that big fat panda guy who has no association with Disney as far as I know
lazyboy97o
Well-Known Member
Length is irrelevant. A Disney sanctioned discussion is never going to be a reflection of personal feelings.
Next Big Thing
Well-Known Member
Ok, but that doesn't mean that AVATAR doesn't fit within the conservation theme of DAK when it's clearly the central message of the film...
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
Avatar is all about the Benjamins, Lackluster performance on the Benjamin side will torpedo the whole thing, Avatar was the FIRST 3D movie. Just like 'The Jazz Singer' was the first talkie both made LOTS of money but neither were 'good' films.
Unless the 2017 Avatar flick makes a couple billion - I don't expect Avatar 3&4 or Pandora.