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NemoRocks78
Seized
Apparently he's the only reason it's still open. When he goes, I sadly expect the same for E.T.
Skip
Well-Known Member
This is 50% of the reason I want Spielburg to remain with Universal... so ET doesn't close. It's such a classic, pretty much Universal's Peter Pan or Haunted Mansion... so many AAs and fully fledged environments...
...and with it being in KidZone, I can't imagine what they'd replace it with. But yes, for now E.T. remains open.
...and with it being in KidZone, I can't imagine what they'd replace it with. But yes, for now E.T. remains open.
Monty
Brilliant...and Canadian
- In the Parks
- No
If Universal has a ride for which they don't have contractual rights to the copyrighted content thereof, then their Management are seriously inept.
Skip
Well-Known Member
If Universal has a ride for which they don't have contractual rights to the copyrighted content thereof, then their Management are seriously inept.
I think you misunderstand... Universal owns the rights for ET as a movie, character, etc., but as seen in Hollywood and more recently in Japan they don't exactly feel it's a long enduring classic, having removed it for Mummy over in Hollywood. What the quoted poster is suggesting is that Spielburg himself is the main reason ET remains open is because of his presence - he was ED when the Hollywood version closed and supposedly made demands that the Florida version remain indefinitely. Denying him this would severely damage their relations... but, if Spielburg leaves, ET is suddenly extremely vulnerable...
Monty
Brilliant...and Canadian
- In the Parks
- No
Ah, gotcha... You're right, I misunderstood James' post.
DarrenLevesley
Member
Personally I think it will remain open even if Steven does leave the company/Board.
And if he does leave will we be asking the same question of Jurassic Park over at IAO?
And if he does leave will we be asking the same question of Jurassic Park over at IAO?
Skip
Well-Known Member
Jurassic Park is an entire themed land with a multiple attractions, one of which (River Adventure) would be a pain in the *ss to deconstruct and replace.
E.T. Adventure is one ride in a very large soundstage in prime real estate.
Slipknot
Well-Known Member
E.T. is one of Steven Spielbergs original movies. Michael Chrichton wrote Jurassic Park.
Michael Crichton sold the rights to Jurassic Park to Steven Spielberg and Universal. Don't assume that the person who writes something automatically holds onto the rights (just ask Paul McCartney). :hammer:
Skip
Well-Known Member
I think his point was that Spielburg probably holds a closer, more emotional connection to E.T. than to Jurassic Park. That said, Jurassic Park (or the ideas of dinosaurs returning) is a timeless concept. And again, it'd be incredibly difficult and costly to deconstruct and replace an entire island that is very popular and used frequently in ads...
Oh okay. That makes sense. My apologies, Slipknot, if I misunderstood you. Skip, you're like the "official clarifier" in this thread! :lol:
Skip
Well-Known Member
Just trying to keep the peace sir... :lookaroun
I think it's pretty safe to assume Mr. Crichton won't be having a say in this either way. :lookaroun
As for the topic at hand, Universal is currently negotiating a new contract with Spielberg. Whether or not he stays is still up in the air, but they want him to.
Slipknot
Well-Known Member
No harm. No Foul. :wave:
Speaking of rights, looks like Warner Brothers is losing the rights to Superman.
http://movies.ign.com/articles/101/1014092p1.html
Who wouldn't want him?
Skip
Well-Known Member
I find the Superman rights interesting. It's not like Warner Brothers was doing anything interesting with the rights, anyway. I never cared for any of the movies besides the first.
I really hope Universal keeps Spielburg - if not for only consulting and the fact that E.T. would stick around... I can imagine the executives in a meeting with him regarding this...
"Mr. Spielburg, we swear we're not gonna double cross you and close the last E.T. ride! Really, cross our hearts and hope to die!" :dazzle:
I really hope Universal keeps Spielburg - if not for only consulting and the fact that E.T. would stick around... I can imagine the executives in a meeting with him regarding this...
"Mr. Spielburg, we swear we're not gonna double cross you and close the last E.T. ride! Really, cross our hearts and hope to die!" :dazzle: