New Movie for Norway?

[Yankee Mouse]

I don't understand. Update the Norway movie to what? Has their flag changed in 30 years? Has their history with the Vikings been altered? Has their involvement with oil rigs, skiing and fishing fallen by the wayside, and now they're masters of the circus and the donut?

Update it to what? It depicts Norway as it was and as it is. I've been there multiple times. It's a beautiful country, and the film is a delightful snapshot of the land most of the people posting on this thread have never actually seen. The grain of the film may be getting up there, but the content of what is shown has not changed.

Oh, and anyone who barrels through that theater after the Maelstrom without so much as sitting and watching even a bit of that film is a loser. They are no fan of Disney, Epcot, WDW, Norway or simply stopping to smell the roses in life. On second thought, keep on walking. I don't want you sitting next to me. :wave:

Honestly, I haven't seen the movie in a while, not because I don't want to see it, but it seems like everytime we go on Maelstrom we are in a hurry to get to an dining reservation or a show or meet with someone. I personally love the movie but always thought it was outdated. After watching it again on youtube just now, I have to agree with you, what is so outdated about it? The old computer, the hairstyles and fashion? Big deal, the story talking about the spirit of norway being in the people is still solid no matter what they look like. Of course upgrading the quality of the film probably couldn't hurt, but overall I thought the same thing you did when I watched it again with the oil rigs, skiing, fishing, etc.

 

[aladdin2007]

Honestly, I haven't seen the movie in a while, not because I don't want to see it, but it seems like everytime we go on Maelstrom we are in a hurry to get to an dining reservation or a show or meet with someone. I personally love the movie but always thought it was outdated. After watching it again on youtube just now, I have to agree with you, what is so outdated about it? The old computer, the hairstyles and fashion? Big deal, the story talking about the spirit of norway being in the people is still solid no matter what they look like. Of course upgrading the quality of the film probably couldn't hurt, but overall I thought the same thing you did when I watched it again with the oil rigs, skiing, fishing, etc.

I agree, I still love the movie after all these years. It captures the Norwegian spirit and nothing has ever reminded me of my grandfather as much as that little film.
I think what kills it for people is really that computer scene. But since they just leave the doors open now and let people walk through all day shows Disney's respect for it loud and clear, that they basically dont care. Im really surprised they havent just pulled the plug, and wouldnt be surprised if they did. But I hope they dont, unless a replacement is ready to go.

 

[Duckberg]

UPDATE the Norway film!!!:brick:

 

[Greenkai3000]

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I'm thinking that its 20 million kroner which would be about 3.7 million dollars. 20 million dollars just wouldn't make sense for a short video like this. I'm not even sure I'd expect 3.7 million dollars for it either. Really, how hard can it be to shoot a 5 minute video?

Perhaps Disney should just team up with the travel channel on these things? Disney throws in a few dollars and gets a short film, the Travel Channel throws in more and adds the production staff and gets an hour or two special. The host country can help with access, logistics, etc...

Heck , just throw in a small collage of clips (in a loop) with the Travel Channel's Samantha Brown doing her thing in Norway and voilå.

 

[Krack]

Did I see some number in there that 20 million is what they are pricing a new film out to be?

Disney / Norway should just have some sort of contest with independant filmmakers in Norway. Give them specific requirements like:

• type of film (digital)
• Length requirements
• subject matter (attract tourism in Norway in a wholesome, clean manner)
• things to be omitted for legal reasons (product placement, etc)

and let other people do the work. Word the contract so that it that if no acceptable entries are received, they do not "have" to choose a winner. Make the contract give Disney rights to the film for a specific set of time 5-7 years, and then run the contest again.

I would have to think that some filmmakers would like to give it a go, have their work be seen by massive numbers of people, and try and give their country some exposure.

This is one of the best ideas I have ever seen on this forum.

 

[aladdin2007]

Okay Disney WAKE UP!!!! Because this would be wonderful/vidunderli for a new film.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m8ZVSf8PI4

what do you all think?

 

[zweltar]

Is it just me, or has there been an above-average number of old threads being resurrected recently?

 

[RSoxNo1]

Is it just me, or has there been an above-average number of old threads being resurrected recently?

Without fail someone says something to the effect of "Holy threadbump Batman" within 3 posts.

 

[NoChesterHester]

Is it just me, or has there been an above-average number of old threads being resurrected recently?

Could be that most of the current posts are boring. Looking for rumors to dig???

 

[ToTBellHop]

Is it just me, or has there been an above-average number of old threads being resurrected recently?

I find it obnoxious that if people start a new thread about something that was discussed here in 2003, people say "use the search feature, it's been discussed." Then when someone uses the search feature and posts to a previous thread, people complain about the thread bump. Take home message--once something has been discussed here, it can never be discussed again.

 

[MarkTwain]

Did I see some number in there that 20 million is what they are pricing a new film out to be?

Disney / Norway should just have some sort of contest with independant filmmakers in Norway. Give them specific requirements like:

• type of film (digital)
• Length requirements
• subject matter (attract tourism in Norway in a wholesome, clean manner)
• things to be omitted for legal reasons (product placement, etc)

and let other people do the work. Word the contract so that it that if no acceptable entries are received, they do not "have" to choose a winner. Make the contract give Disney rights to the film for a specific set of time 5-7 years, and then run the contest again.

I would have to think that some filmmakers would like to give it a go, have their work be seen by massive numbers of people, and try and give their country some exposure.

I like this idea too, and think that even a $10,000 or especially $100,000 prize would get a lot of younger filmmakers interested, for a tiny fraction of the price Disney was mentioning. It would also likely lead to a lot of artistically interesting and high-quality films, knowing how Scandinavian indie films often are.

Also, $20 million!? What are they planning on doing, putting in CGI trolls and hiring Johnny Depp as Leif Ericson? There's no reason they should have to spend so much for a 10-minute film that should mainly be video footage of Oslo.

I find it obnoxious that if people start a new thread about something that was discussed here in 2003, people say "use the search feature, it's been discussed." Then when someone uses the search feature and posts to a previous thread, people complain about the thread bump. Take home message--once something has been discussed here, it can never be discussed again.

I think that same thing all the time.

 

[Zummi Gummi]

This thread wasn't even that old.

 

[flavious27]

It is certainly an interesting article, and the Norway movie is embarrassing for both the Norwegian government and especially Disney brass.

How you could let a movie go that long without an update is unbelievable. It was not a bad representation in its time, but is so outdated as to be ridiculous looking.

Hopefully they can come to an arrangement on joint financing. Disney REALLY needs to get the idea that the age of sponsored attraction updates is really over in this corporate environment. Whole pavillions should not be allowed to close and attractions get this outdated because they have no sponsor.

Well look at o'canada, that was pretty much outdated when it premiered.

 

[misterID]

It certainly is outdated, but would an update make any difference? People will maybe watch it once, at least those who knew it was updated, then they will be onto skipping over it again. The real problem is the movie was intended to be the pre-show and not the post-show - putting guests into a movie after a ride just doesn't work.

Yes. Walking into the movie directly after getting off the ride is pretty awkward. Maybe they should just get rid of it if no one wants to update it.

 

[Prototype82]

Sounds fun, but isn't there a prohibition on thrill rides in WS, since people drink so much there? I remember hearing that somewhere.

Nope. Just a prohibition on constructing anything that doesn't have to do with merchandise or food.

 

[Timekeeper]

Is the music in this film (particularly during the "our people" collage) original to the film? Is it available anywhere? I think that instrumental portion is great. :sohappy:

 

[aladdin2007]

Is the music in this film (particularly during the "our people" collage) original to the film? Is it available anywhere? I think that instrumental portion is great. :sohappy:

Great question, would love to know as well. I love that part/music. Our spirit, it lives in our people, Norway.

 

[Duckberg]

I would bet the background music is by Edvard Grieg!

 

[Tink ッ]

Okay Disney WAKE UP!!!! Because this would be wonderful/vidunderli for a new film.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m8ZVSf8PI4

what do you all think?

A lot of that footage is taken from a movie made of www.visitnorway.com, and they have tried to have Disney use their movie instead, but Disney insists on using 20 million dollars on it, and is expecting Norway to pay 5 millions. That's why nothing is happening at the moment. Personally I think visitnorway's movie is a lot better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpf8MfQm8rY

EDIT: if any of you have google translate, here's the most recent Norwegian article on it: http://www.tv2.no/nyheter/utenriks/slik-ser-norge-ut-for-millioner-av-amerikanere-3499529.html The movie from the Norwegian pavillion is in the article as well, if someone here hasn't seen it.

 

[aladdin2007]

A lot of that footage is taken from a movie made of www.visitnorway.com, and they have tried to have Disney use their movie instead, but Disney insists on using 20 million dollars on it, and is expecting Norway to pay 5 millions. That's why nothing is happening at the moment. Personally I think visitnorway's movie is a lot better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpf8MfQm8rY

EDIT: if any of you have google translate, here's the most recent Norwegian article on it: http://www.tv2.no/nyheter/utenriks/slik-ser-norge-ut-for-millioner-av-amerikanere-3499529.html The movie from the Norwegian pavillion is in the article as well, if someone here hasn't seen it.

Thanks for the links. I think if Disney were not being so high and mighty about it and insisting on the ridiculous amount, this movie or another would have been done by now. Sad. :brick: