jt04
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Solo should have been 10 hour long episodes on new streaming service. Ratings through the roof.
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Solo should have been 10 hour long episodes on new streaming service. Ratings through the roof.
Brad Bishop
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FYI: I added a new thread: Will It Star Wars?
https://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/will-it-star-wars.950159/
In an attempt not to derail this thread - well, further derail this thread.
https://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/will-it-star-wars.950159/
In an attempt not to derail this thread - well, further derail this thread.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Brad Bishop
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That's awesome.
Ismael Flores
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i also found Solo more enjoyable. Think the movie got a bad rap for no reason.
Lensman
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I kinda feel like we're in an interlude on the original thread topic where everything brought up has been discussed and we're waiting for new developments to fuel additional recriminations. Until then I, for one, am ok with some peripheral discussions about Star Wars IP because I do think it will be a factor in the parks. For instance, I could see SW:GE as being a rare actual strategic move to get a different set of visitors into the parks. I'd love to see it not increase profitability over the short-term because they've decided to push up the quality of the experience and have labor-intensive live-action characters in the park. Or for them to spend so much money on low-capacity attractions and an immersive land that it takes a decade to recoup the capital investment.
Going over budget by 100% was also a big part of it's financial difficulties.
Solo built several interesting locations that could provide environments for side-series, though I don't think we'll see them in the near future. You could see there being some small or even big-television series based on the:
1. Corellian underworld
2. Imperial war on Mimban
3. Crimson Dawn/Cloud Riders/Enfys Nest/Qi'ra
The nice thing about these stories is that since they are removed from the main story arc and characters, you can treat them separately and not risk damaging the main franchise, much like the Netflix MCU series that can succeed or bomb independently.
One last observation of mine on the MCU front is that they are successful to me not because of the superhero action aspect, but because of their successful employment of human redemptive arcs. I'm also fascinated by the superhero comedy subgenre that they've successfully executed with the GotG movies and Thor:Ragnarok. I also love Deadpool but I'm a bit worried that Disney might force Fox to tone it down.
But I'm not convinced of the influence of the MCO on the parks and not just because of the deal with Universal. Mostly I don't see the opportunity to create that many immersive worlds/attractions out of them because their stories have been more about personal story-arcs rather than immersive world-building. I mean, they've successfully built the MCU, but other than maybe Wakanda, I'm not sure I'm that interested in visiting any of locations - even Asgard. I mean maybe some of the Dr. Strange locales.
Solo wasn't perfect but I actually enjoyed it more than TLJ as well. The characters - even the peripheral ones, were much more interesting. The biggest thing it suffered from for me is that I didn't really want a Han Solo origin story. That said I did go see it in the movie theater in 3D.
Going over budget by 100% was also a big part of it's financial difficulties.
Solo built several interesting locations that could provide environments for side-series, though I don't think we'll see them in the near future. You could see there being some small or even big-television series based on the:
1. Corellian underworld
2. Imperial war on Mimban
3. Crimson Dawn/Cloud Riders/Enfys Nest/Qi'ra
The nice thing about these stories is that since they are removed from the main story arc and characters, you can treat them separately and not risk damaging the main franchise, much like the Netflix MCU series that can succeed or bomb independently.
One last observation of mine on the MCU front is that they are successful to me not because of the superhero action aspect, but because of their successful employment of human redemptive arcs. I'm also fascinated by the superhero comedy subgenre that they've successfully executed with the GotG movies and Thor:Ragnarok. I also love Deadpool but I'm a bit worried that Disney might force Fox to tone it down.
But I'm not convinced of the influence of the MCO on the parks and not just because of the deal with Universal. Mostly I don't see the opportunity to create that many immersive worlds/attractions out of them because their stories have been more about personal story-arcs rather than immersive world-building. I mean, they've successfully built the MCU, but other than maybe Wakanda, I'm not sure I'm that interested in visiting any of locations - even Asgard. I mean maybe some of the Dr. Strange locales.
MuteSuperstar
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I've only watched like maybe 5 or 6 of the 700,000 Marvel movies so I don't really have a dog in this fight, but I kinda doubt this. They've had other labels under their umbrella for a long time (like Miramax) and never really forced them to tone down R-rated films. We shall see.
Tony the Tigger
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Not as long as Harrison Ford.
Sometimes, you don’t have to comment.
Or...what’s safer than WDW? That’s what a lot of us down here think.
Plus, when it’s over, you’re at WDW.
God, please. They’re about as exciting as golf.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Not as long as Harrison Ford.
Sometimes, you don’t have to comment.
Or...what’s safer than WDW? That’s what a lot of us down here think.
Plus, when it’s over, you’re at WDW.
God, please. They’re about as exciting as golf.
Sometimes...when it ends up such a jumble of nothingness...
You don’t have to comment
Tony the Tigger
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Sometimes...when it ends up such a jumble of nothingness...
You don’t have to comment
You’ll notice I don’t comment on yours often.
MuteSuperstar
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Now, now, no need to insult golf!
But seriously I find four rounds of a major infinitely more exciting than these CGI slogs. They feel like work.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
You’ll notice I don’t comment on yours often.
You’ll notice I never borrow the words “magic” and “wishes” from your vernacular??
(This is fun...what was the topic again?
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kong1802
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Everytime I see the lack of rides at HS currently it makes me sad. There's 7 rides? Divided by ~50k people? It's a wonder they aren't all over 100 mins (except for Muppets)
ETA: And how does the 10 year old ride out draw the 5 month old ride?
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School's in session and so a thrill ride outperforms a family ride.
Better to compare the two during a vacation week or month.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
There’s also that that alien Ride is awful...
I thought it was a decent little diversion at DCA...but that was with the mater schtick...
The WDW variant is just not ok. Awful decisions based on the crowd problems.
Midway Mania is AT LEAST fun
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kong1802
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Sorry, I was pointing out that TSMM has a higher wait time than AS2...
kong1802
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That's definitely the right answer!
Still disappointing that that is what we got in the new land.
jt04
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Nope.