Walt Disney World Specials to Air on Travel Channel
For those interested in the Travel Channel Disney Shows – a few of them will be airing in May. The information is below.
Animal Kingdom. The theme park copes with challenges in its attempt to combine thrill rides and live animals in an environment.
Airtime: 5/6/2009 8:00:00 AM CENTRAL TIME (9AM ET) (60 mins)
Original Airdate: 8/20/2002
Disney Cruise Line. Galley; engine control-room; provisioning areas; Broadway-style theater; palatial suite.
Airtime: 5/6/2009 9:00:00 AM CENTRAL TIME (10AM ET) (60 mins)
Original Airdate: 4/15/2003
Walt Disney World Behind the Scenes. Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom are part of the theme park complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Airtime: 5/6/2009 10:00:00 AM CENTRAL TIME (11AM ET) (60 mins)
Original Airdate: 5/6/2002
Project Xtreme – Disney Cruise Line
For those who are interested in Disney documentary type broadcasts, Matt Blashaw, the host of Project Xtreme, shows the amount of work that goes into keeping the Disney Cruise Line’s Magic in working order during their 17-day dry dock restoration of the ship.
Channel: DIY
Airtime: 4/12/2009 6:00:00 PM CENTRAL Time (60 mins)
Original Airdate: 1/28/2009
Site Was Down…
But – as you can tell, it is back up.
Despite Cutbacks – Monorail Orange Testing at Disneyland
Disneyland is testing Monorail Orange. It is not yet taking passengers, but is making the rounds of the monorail tracks.
According to the report HERE (with a picture) the monorail does not seem to have the new opening windows that have been placed on Monorail Blue. Nonetheless, it looks pretty cool.
Final Scene of Battlestar Galactica! La-Me
Now that the final episode has aired, we know how close the rumors came to the final scene.
This ending was blatantly obvious. It was OVER a year ago on this site that this prediction was made: See the article HERE.
Also, a prediction for the very final scene was posted here weeks ago. You can find the synopsis AND a clip of the last five minutes by going back into the archive: HERE.
Disney – Where Have I Seen This Before?
So, you thought that the new Race to Witch Mountain was a typical Disney retread. Well, probably – but it wasn’t a Beverly Hills Chihuahua.
It isn’t the first time Disney has reused an old idea – dressed it up and passed it off as new. Years ago, the family would go to the theater to watch the latest Disney release. We would all notice the similarity of the theme, characters, and plotlines. But, still its not like it was a direct copy… or was it?
The video below has awful music and some french text. I suppose that is forgivable.
For those looking for an English translation of the french site — it says:
Disney recycles many scenes in its films. If you pay attention you will see that certain scenes are copied from one film to another. For example, the dance between King Louis and Baloo in the Jungle Book strongly resembles the dance between Gertrude the hen and Little John in Robin Hood.
MPAA and Sony Still Want to Control Your TV
Arstechnica reported that the outgoing “FCC chair nixes MPAA bid for selectable output control.“ But that hasn’t stopped the MPAA or Sony. Or maybe it was never really nixed.
Both entities continue to meet in ex parte meetings (that means behind closed doors without the opposition present) to convince the MPAA friendly Obama administration that selective output control is good for us. After all, they know what is best for all of us. With many of the MPAA and RIAA lawyers ending up in administration positions, we may be in for a loss of fair use rights.
The president of the “Sony Pictures Television” unit had this to say to the FCC:
“Mr. Mosko provided a brief overview of the television production and distribution operations of Sony Pictures Television in the broadcast, pay TV and digital markets in the U.S. He and Frances Seghers also discussed with Commissioner Copps the advantages of expanded consumer choices in the marketplace in support of the MPAA’s Petition for Waiver of the Prohibition on the Use of Selectable Output Controls (Petition) filed in the above docket.”
Outrageous. How misleading.
Make no mistake, by controlling your satellite or cable box (to ensure only DRM output is used) they will feel safe in charging you more ON a PER SHOWING/VIEW basis. This isn’t just pay for view for some, this is a first step to NEVER owning a movie to view over and over.
Everytime you buy a Sony product – remember some of the proceeds go toward Sony controlling the product you just purchased. I am waiting for the first Blu-ray that won’t run over component outputs. Just say NO to Sony.
You can see the MPAA and Sony letters by clicking on their names (They are pdf files).
Check Out the New Star Trek Trailer HERE!
Awesome New Star Trek Trailer Released!
Title says it all – well almost. You can check out the HD version at the official website.
Disney Specials to Re-Broadcast on Travel Channel
The Travel Channel will re-broadcast some of the “Season of Disney” specials. All of the shows will air on March 13, 2009.
Disney Parks have been impacted by the economic downturn – with some estimates indicating that attendance is down 5%-8% from previous years. So, what do you do when you need more customers – you advertise.
All times are CENTRAL time.
Samantha Brown’s Disney Favorites 2PM
Disney: On a Dime 3PM
Disney’s Animal Kingdom 4PM
Disney Cruise Line 5PM
Walt Disney World Resort: Behind the Scenes 6PM
Green Lantern: Animated Movie Announced
OK – this will be short and sweet. Let’s hope its better than the “New Frontier” which was awful. Here is the WB announcement.
WORLD RENOWNED DC SUPER HERO EMBARKS
ON HIS INITIAL MISSION IN
GREEN LANTERN: FIRST FLIGHT
FROM WARNER HOME VIDEO ON JULY 28, 2009!
Emmy Nominees Christopher Meloni & Victor Garber Top Stellar Voice Cast for Fifth DC Universe Animated Original Movie
BURBANK, CA, (February 27, 2008) – The fabric of intergalactic justice is threatened – until Hal Jordan arrives for his initial mission – in the animated Green Lantern: First Flight, the fifth entry in the popular DVD series of DC Universe Animated Original PG-13 Movies. A co-production of Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation, the illuminated hero’s first-ever full-length animated film is set for release by Warner Home Video on July 28, 2009. Green Lantern: First Flight will be available as a special edition 2-disc version on DVD for $29.98 (SRP) as well as single disc DVD for $19.98 (SRP). Order due date for all versions is June 23, 2009.
Acclaimed actor Christopher Meloni (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) fills the lead voice of Hal Jordan aka Green Lantern. Meloni is joined by fellow Emmy Award nominee Victor Garber (Milk, Titanic) as the villainous Sinestro, Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica) as the voice of Boodikka, and Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs) as Kilowog.
Produced by animation legend Bruce Timm, Green Lantern: First Flight is helmed by heralded director Lauren Montgomery (Wonder Woman, Superman Doomsday) and scripted by four-time Emmy Award-winning writer Alan Burnett (The Batman).
Green Lantern: First Flight finds Hal Jordan recruited to join the Green Lantern Corps and placed under the supervision of respected senior Lantern Sinestro. The earthling soon discovers his mentor is actually the central figure in a secret conspiracy that threatens the philosophies, traditions and hierarchy of the entire Green Lantern Corps. Hal must quickly hone his newfound powers and combat the treasonous Lanterns within the ranks to maintain order in the universe.
Apart from this animated release, Warner Bros. Pictures is currently in pre-production on a new “Green Lantern” theatrical motion picture, to be directed by Martin Campbell, bringing the popular DC Comics super hero to the big screen for the first time.
BASICS
Green Lantern: First Flight – Single Disc
Street Date: July 28, 2009
Order Due Date: June 23, 2009
Languages: English and Spanish
Audio: Dolby Surround Stereo
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: Estimated 75 min.
Price: $19.98 SRP / No MAP
UPC: 882929069958
Green Lantern: First Flight – 2 Disc Special Edition
Street Date: July 28, 2009
Order Due Date: June 23, 2009
Languages: English and Spanish
Audio: Dolby Surround Stereo
Rating: PG-13
Runtimes: Disc 1 – Estimated 75 min.
Disc 2 – Estimated 180+ minutes
Price: $29.98 SRP / No MAP
UPC: 883929069941
