Another movie shot at WDW

[raven]

Disney legal pick and choose who to bully. My guess is they would just let this one be, But I remember a few years back they tried suing a local day care (Clermont maybe?) for having Winnie the Pooh painting on an indoor play area.

 

[GrumpyFan]

Love this one! Looks like most of it was filmed elsewhere and a few live shots with a few green screen shots as well. They did nothing illegal. And it looks only to be a commercial for a fake movie. It's probably all they intended to film it for.

IF they try and sell it or make a profit of any sort, it will violate Disney's rules listed under Prohibited Activities, article f.
"Photography, videotaping or recording of any kind for commercial purposes."

Not sure what kind of legal action they could take, except maybe a ban.

 

[wdwmagic]

Wow...I'm not sure what to say about this. It's one thing to record using a small camera, but I'd imagine they were using something much bigger that would draw the attention of CMs.

My question would be why was something like this allowed in the first place? Unless you have a media pass or have a legitiment reason (which WDW is already aware of and has approved) to film with the type of equipment they used, it shouldn't be allowed in the parks.

You would be amazed at what can be done with an iPhone in the right hands - I'm thinking of the movie Tangerine.

Have a read of http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/28/7925023/sundance-film-festival-2015-tangerine-iphone-5s

 

[AEfx]

Disney legal pick and choose who to bully. My guess is they would just let this one be, But I remember a few years back they tried suing a local day care (Clermont maybe?) for having Winnie the Pooh painting on an indoor play area.

In that case, I believe it was more with the fact it was Winnie the Pooh in particular not just someone getting a stick up their butt one day about it in general. Disney has been in very nasty litigation over Pooh rights on and off over the past 20 years (in particular with merchandise and licensing), and once it was brought to their attention, if they hadn't defended their trademarks on him, it would have been grounds (or at least additional ammo) on the side of the heirs of the original creator.

 

[AEfx]

The key of course is it's private property and they could take out design copyrights on the buildings and layout, It's similar to the woman who took out a copyright on her body to go after 'revenge pix' on the 'Net. There is a precedent which has been held up in multiple courts. So... But that can of whup-a-- is not one I think Disney really wants to open because it just might go pear shaped.

I'm not even sure they could go that route. It's kind of an untested legal area because of the situation particulars. Only buildings built after 1990 have even the possibility of copyright protection (so, say, the Castle is out), and it mostly applies to replication of unique structures and not photographs/etc. And in truth - design wise - most buildings at WDW are not "unique" enough to be copyrighted. They are mostly box/warehouse buildings with facades (which would be decorative attachments and wouldn't fall under building design technically).

 

[Phil12]

The possibilities are almost endless with this plot. Put Walt's noggin on a gyro stabilized animatronic and watch the fun as he heads straight to the sharp pencil boys to see how much money he's got.

 

[FigmentsFangirl]

Thank god. I thought someone had gotten hold of that VHS tape I misplaced in 1987.

Incert Kermit voice "You promised!!"

Truth be told I've one question, who in their wrong mind would even want to stoop so low as to even see this apparent 'movie' anyhow ?

 

[FigmentJedi]

Wow...I'm not sure what to say about this. It's one thing to record using a small camera, but I'd imagine they were using something much bigger that would draw the attention of CMs.

My question would be why was something like this allowed in the first place? Unless you have a media pass or have a legitiment reason (which WDW is already aware of and has approved) to film with the type of equipment they used, it shouldn't be allowed in the parks.

You would be amazed at what can be done with an iPhone in the right hands - I'm thinking of the movie Tangerine.

Have a read of http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/28/7925023/sundance-film-festival-2015-tangerine-iphone-5s

Fun Fact: Modern iPhone cameras are more advanced and have better resolution then the cameras George Lucas shot the last two Star Wars prequels with.

Really shows how far consumer grade technology has come.

 

[dizda]

If they've learned anything from Sea World and Blackfish, it's for heaven's sake don't draw attention to it.

It is better to let this thing die quickly than to give it any publicity. I doubt that CNN will start running this one.

 

[Phil12]

It is better to let this thing die quickly than to give it any publicity. I doubt that CNN will start running this one.

The living head concept has a long history in the annals of film. I'm sure Walt would be proud to take a larger role in this honored tradition:

 

[Bairstow]

I loved the idea of "Escape from Tomorrow" but hated the execution.
This one seems like it gets its likely fanbase, though, with a number of in-jokes to WDW nerds in the trailer (Miracles Through Molecules, 'Traditions', etc.)

I don't see why everyone assumes Disney is going to do something about filming in the parks, though.
For one, it would be impossible to police. You can shoot a reasonably decent-looking movie on an i-phone as long as you can stabilize it and edit properly.
Moreover, why are we sure Disney even cares about movies like this?

 

[lazyboy97o]

I think it would have been Diane who would have been most bothered by this. She always seemed very hurt by the preservation stories.

 

[GrumpyFan]

Technically, until it makes money, they haven't violated any laws that I know of. So, Disney should let them finish it, market and run it in theaters, then once it's made a few bucks, sue them for illegal use their characters and images.

 

[misterID]

I loved the idea of "Escape from Tomorrow" but hated the execution.
This one seems like it gets its likely fanbase, though, with a number of in-jokes to WDW nerds in the trailer (Miracles Through Molecules, 'Traditions', etc.)

I don't see why everyone assumes Disney is going to do something about filming in the parks, though.
For one, it would be impossible to police. You can shoot a reasonably decent-looking movie on an i-phone as long as you can stabilize it and edit properly.
Moreover, why are we sure Disney even cares about movies like this?

There was only one scene from escape from tomorrow that peaked my interest, and only one, but for a handful of reasons.

 

[Phil12]

Technically, until it makes money, they haven't violated any laws that I know of. So, Disney should let them finish it, market and run it in theaters, then once it's made a few bucks, sue them for illegal use their characters and images.

As long as they stick to a news documentary format and/or parody they'll be covered under the fair use doctrine and won't need any permission from TWDC. I'm looking forward to seeing how Walt's head answers the tough questions about his real intentions for EPCOT and other questionable business practices.

 

[AEfx]

Fun Fact: Modern iPhone cameras are more advanced and have better resolution then the cameras George Lucas shot the last two Star Wars prequels with.

Really shows how far consumer grade technology has come.

And how much Lucas jumped the gun, forever ensuring that no matter what is done, the films are stuck at the low resolution they were filmed at. I tend to shy away from using the word because it's so often misused, but it truly is ironic how being shoe-horned into a new technology that wasn't ready for prime time yet in the name of "progress" will forever leave those two films in the past technologically.

 

[danlb_2000]

As long as they stick to a news documentary format and/or parody they'll be covered under the fair use doctrine and won't need any permission from TWDC. I'm looking forward to seeing how Walt's head answers the tough questions about his real intentions for EPCOT and other questionable business practices.

Except that they will have broken park rules. Not sure what Disney could do about that other then banning them from the park in the future.

 

[BrittanyRose428]

I think the idea for these kind of movies can be cool (not the plot, but how the movie is made) I just wish it wasn't happening at an actual park. If it was all green screen or something then whatever, but it just rubs me the wrong way that this is becoming a thing. The plot does also make me cringe...

 

[tribbleorlfl]

And how much Lucas jumped the gun, forever ensuring that no matter what is done, the films are stuck at the low resolution they were filmed at. I tend to shy away from using the word because it's so often misused, but it truly is ironic how being shoe-horned into a new technology that wasn't ready for prime time yet in the name of "progress" will forever leave those two films in the past technologically.

There's far more wrong with the prequels than resolution.

 

[Matt_Black]

There's far more wrong with the prequels than resolution.

Mee-sa don't know what you-sa means by that!