20th Anniversary Screening of "The Rocketeer"; Hollywood June 21 (updated 6/9 post 6)

[Mouse Skywalker]

D23 (THE OFFICIAL DISNEY FAN CLUB) CELEBRATES 20th ANNIVERSARY OF DISNEY’S THE ROCKETEER AT HISTORIC EL CAPITAN THEATRE IN HOLLYWOOD JUNE 21, 2011

Anniversary Screening will Feature Cast and Crew Reunion Hosted by Noted Film Director and Producer Kevin Smith; Event Features Iconic “Rocketeer” Props and Costumes from the Walt Disney Archives

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

From Disney's D23: April 28, 2011

For Disney fans and movie buffs alike it’s time to grab the helmets and prepare to take flight once again! On June 21, 2011, come relive the action and fun of Disney’s 1991 adventure-fantasy The Rocketeer at the legendary El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood as D23: The Official Disney Fan Club celebrates the 20th anniversary of this Disney film favorite.

Film director and writer Kevin Smith will host a panel discussion and reunion of original cast and crew from the film. Fans will then delight in the viewing of this out-of-this-world adventure on the big screen. Following the movie, guests are invited to tour the Hollywood Museum — located in the nearby historic Max Factor building — and explore the museum’s four floors of exhibits as well as a special exhibition of props and costumes from The Rocketeer, curated exclusively for this event by the Walt Disney Archives.

On June 19, 1991, Hollywood’s landmark art deco El Capitan Theatre, restored to its original grandeur, re-opened its gilded doors for the premiere of The Rocketeer, transporting audiences to a golden age of thrills, glamour and, of course, sleek jet packs.

The Rocketeer follows the adventures of stunt pilot Cliff Secord (Billy Campbell) who discovers a stolen rocket pack and sets off on a series of heroic (and sometimes hilarious) adventures that attract the attention of Howard Hughes, the FBI, gangsters, a band of Nazis and one aspiring actress, namely Cliff’s girlfriend Jenny (Oscar® winner Jennifer Connolly). Directed by Joe Johnston, the film also stars Terry O’ Quinn, Alan Arkin, Timothy Dalton and Paul Sorvino.

You can check out the trailer at:

http://d23.disney.go.com/expo/062111.EE.EVENT_Rocketeer.html

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

More details from D23's press release:

D23 Members may purchase tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime event Monday, May 2, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. PST and will have the advantage of being able to reserve their own seats. The general public will be able to purchase remaining General Admission tickets on May 23. Event ticket cost is $50 per person.

D23 Members and their guests will receive a special commemorative Rocketeer gift. All attendees are invited to attend the special Rocketeer exhibit following the film, where there will also be exclusive, limited-edition Rocketeer collectibles available for purchase from D23 and event co-sponsor, Creature Features.

Event check-in begins at 6:45 p.m. at the El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood Blvd; panel and screening begins at 7:30 p.m. The Walt Disney Archives exhibit will follow the screening from 9:45 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Museum located at 1660 N. Highland Ave.

About D23
The name "D23" pays homage to the wonder and excitement that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his fledgling studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official community for fans in Disney's 88-year history. D23 gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication, Disney twenty-three; a rich website at www.disney.com/D23; a collectibles line, the Walt Disney Archives Collection; and special events for D23 Members throughout the year. Fans can join D23 at www.Disney.com/D23, select shops at Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort and www.DisneyStore.com.

About Creature Features
The name Creature Features has served the creators and collectors of science fiction, fantasy and horror as one of the film and TV industry’s most comprehensive resources of memorabilia for over thirty years. Owned and operated by Taylor White, this popular institution offers a vast array of genre-themed artifacts through its retail gallery in Sierra Madre, CA while also sponsoring film screenings, publishing books, producing classic soundtracks on CD and hosting a series of popular art gallery exhibits throughout Los Angeles. The company's presence can also be seen at numerous conventions, including Monsterpalooza, Comic-Con International and WonderFest. For more information: www.creaturefeatures.com.

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

STAR BILL CAMPBELL, ACCLAIMED MAKEUP ARTIST RICK BAKER,

SCREENWRITERS DANNY BILSON & PAUL DE MEO AND MORE JOIN NOTED FILM DIRECTOR &

PRODUCER KEVIN SMITH FOR D23’S THE ROCKETEER 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

AT HISTORIC EL CAPITAN THEATRE IN HOLLYWOOD JUNE 21, 2011​

From Disney's D23 Press Release:

BURBANK, CA, May 19, 2011 – In 1991 when The Rocketeer hit theaters, actor Bill Campbell effortlessly won fans over with his sincere portrayal of the heroic Cliff Secord. In honor of the 20th anniversary of this Disney film favorite, Campbell will participate in a panel discussion hosted by writer/producer/director — and self-proclaimed Rocketeer fan — Kevin Smith. The panel will occur immediately before an exclusive screening of the film on June 21, 2011 at the legendary El Capitan Theatre, where the film premiered two decades ago, transporting audiences to a golden age of thrills, glamour and, of course, sleek jet packs. Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club have an opportunity to secure tickets for themselves before seats are sold to the general public. In addition to the rocket man himself, the panel will also feature Academy Award®-winning makeup artist Rick Baker (whose other work for Disney includes Enchanted and Captain EO) the two screenwriters responsible for the acclaimed film, Danny Bilson (GoldenEye: Rogue Agent) and Paul De Meo (James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing), and as a special treat, renowned illustrator William Stout (Pan’s Labyrinth, The Muppet Wizard of Oz) will be on hand, representing his friend Dave Stevens, creator of The Rocketeer comics.* Other talent will be announced in the coming weeks.

Following the movie, guests are invited to tour the Hollywood Museum — located in the nearby historic Max Factor building — and explore the museum’s four floors of exhibits as well as a special exhibition of props and costumes from The Rocketeer, curated exclusively for this event by the Walt Disney Archives.

The Rocketeer follows the adventures of stunt pilot Cliff Secord (Billy Campbell) who discovers a stolen rocket pack and sets off on a series of heroic (and sometimes hilarious) adventures that attract the attention of Howard Hughes, the FBI, gangsters, a band of Nazis and one aspiring actress, namely Cliff’s girlfriend Jenny (Oscar® winner Jennifer Connolly). Directed by Joe Johnston, the film also stars Terry O’Quinn, Alan Arkin, Timothy Dalton and Paul Sorvino. Check out the trailer at:
http://d23.disney.go.com/expo/062111.EE.EVENT_Rocketeer.html

Tickets are currently available for D23 Members who have the advantage of being able to reserve their own seats. The general public will be able to purchase remaining General Admission tickets on May 23. Event ticket cost is $50 per person.

D23 Members and their guests will receive a special commemorative Rocketeer gift. All attendees are invited to attend the special Rocketeer exhibit following the film, where there will also be exclusive, limited-edition Rocketeer collectibles available for purchase from D23 and event co-sponsor, Creature Features.

Event check-in begins at 6:45 p.m. at the El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood Blvd; panel and screening begins at 7:30 p.m. The Walt Disney Archives exhibit will follow the screening from 9:45 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Museum located at 1660 N. Highland Ave.

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

DIRECTOR JOE JOHNSTON JOINS BILL CAMPBELL, KEVIN SMITH AND MANY MORE

FOR D23’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE ROCKETEER

AT THE HISTORIC EL CAPITAN THEATRE IN HOLLYWOOD, JUNE 21, 2011​

Event to Also Feature First-Ever Digital Projection of Newly Restored Feature Film, Rocketeer 20th Anniversary Collectibles and Film Exhibit​

From Disney's D23 Press Release:

BURBANK, CA, June 8, 2011 – Acclaimed director Joe Johnston joins an out-of-this-world panel as D23: The Official Disney Fan Club celebrates the 20th anniversary of The Rocketeer. Johnston, whose work for Disney includes The Rocketeer, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and Hildalgo, also helms this summer’s highly anticipated Captain America: The First Avenger. He joins the Rocketeer himself, actor Bill Campbell, make-up designer Rick Baker, screenwriters Danny Bilson and Paul De Meo and renowned illustrator William Stout to honor this Disney film favorite.

* Writer/producer/director Kevin Smith – whose film credits include Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy and Dogma – will host the panel, which also includes rare film footage and photos, immediately before a special screening of the film on June 21, 2011, at the legendary El Capitan Theatre, where the film premiered two decades ago.

The evening celebration includes the first-ever, public presentation of the new, digitally remastered and projected version of The Rocketeer. All audience members will receive a complimentary Rocketeer 20th anniversary program and D23 Members and their guests will receive a special commemorative Rocketeer gift.

Following the screening, the celebration moves to the Hollywood Museum, located in the nearby historic Max Factor building, where guests are invited to explore four floors of movie memories and exhibits highlighted by a special presentation of props and costumes from The Rocketeer, curated exclusively for this event by the Walt Disney Archives.

Rocketeer fans will also have access to a selection of commemorative and limited-edition Rocketeer merchandise and collectibles, available for purchase from D23 and event co-sponsor, Creature Features. Merchandise includes Bulldog Cafe coffee mugs and T-shirts, Rocketeer black light and 20th anniversary posters, assorted commemorative T-shirts and pins, Hughes Industries giclee prints, and the limited edition Cirrus X-3 double pin set (packaged inside a miniature replica of the Hughes Industries 1939 New York World’s Fair prop folder used by Howard Hughes – actor Terry O’ Quinn – in the film). A highlight of the merchandise offerings is the highly detailed Bull Dog Cafe Art Directors Model, limited to an edition size of only 23.

The Rocketeer follows the adventures of stunt pilot Cliff Secord (Billy Campbell) who discovers a stolen rocket pack and sets off on a series of heroic (and sometimes hilarious) adventures that attract the attention of Howard Hughes, the FBI, gangsters, a band of Nazis and one aspiring actress, namely Cliff’s girlfriend Jenny (Oscar® winner Jennifer Connolly). Directed by Johnston, the film also stars Terry O’Quinn, Alan Arkin, Timothy Dalton and Paul Sorvino. Check out the trailer at: http://d23.disney.go.com/expo/062111.EE.EVENT_Rocketeer.html

Tickets are on sale now to both the general public and D23 Members online at www.elcapitantickets.com or by calling (818) 845-3110. Event ticket cost is $50 per person. Event check-in begins at 6:45 p.m. at the El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood Blvd; panel and screening begins at 7:30 p.m. The Walt Disney Archives exhibit will follow the screening from 9:45 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Museum located at 1660 N. Highland Ave.

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

D23 released a promo video for the 20th Anniversary screening event for "The Rocketeer." In the video there are some (very quick) sneak peeks at some of the exclusive merchandise that will be available for sale at the event.

Follow the link below to see the video.

http://youtu.be/qDLUsc09clE

 

[Dudester]

I love this movie. I am so sorry that it bombed at the box office. I had hopes of a Rocketeer TV series. That would be soooooo cool.

 

[robert32]

I have not heard about it yet.

 

[marshwiggle]

Did anyone go to this screening? (Dave?)
I'm dying to read a review - this was one of the few D23 events I was genuinely interested in, but couldn't make it work with my schedule/travel budget.

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Did anyone go to this screening? (Dave?)
I'm dying to read a review - this was one of the few D23 events I was genuinely interested in, but couldn't make it work with my schedule/travel budget.

No, I wish I could have gone, but I live in Rochester, NY and wasn't able to get out to Hollywood for this. I am looking forward to going out to California in August for the D23 Expo. I'm curious to hear what people thought too.

 

[ChasRN]

Did anyone go to this screening? (Dave?)
I'm dying to read a review - this was one of the few D23 events I was genuinely interested in, but couldn't make it work with my schedule/travel budget.

Hi, I actually did attend the event on Tuesday night. I flew down from Seattle on Monday night and left on Wednesday. The event was supposed to start at 7:30 and they said they would begin check in at 6:45. They had us wait in line outside. It looked like they were waiting for a 4:30 screening of Pirates to be done. Couldn't someone have checked the movie schedule before scheduling the event? Because of that, we weren't even let in until 7:30 and the event started late at 8 pm. I didn't enjoy standing outside in the heat for 45 minutes for an event that I supposedly had a reserved seat for. At least they went down the line prior to entering and gave us programs and wristbands for the museum after the movie.

I think the general consensus was that seeing the movie on the big screen again was great. The movie was beautiful, and the audience ate it up. The panel discussion afterwards with Kevin Smith was kind of awkward. He made a lot of self referential jokes (and not in always kid friendly language), but at least it was short. He was claiming that they wanted to keep it short because we started late.

Next we were told to meet at the Hollywood Museum which is just down the street. This is were things got out of control. At events I've been to before, you decide what merchandise you will be purchasing ahead of time, and pick it up before the event. With this event, you had to stand in line. And boy were there lines. I think every person in that theater was crammed onto the 4th floor of the museum. It quickly became hot and stuffy and crowded. When I first got to the 4th floor, everyone was standing in one line for the merchandise. But after standing in that line for awhile, there was some talk of there being more than one line for merchandise. Turns out there was a line for Creature Features items, and one for the D23 stuff. Since I wanted mostly D23 stuff, I got out of that line and had to find the D23 one. It was just a mess. Unorganized and chaotic and no one taking charge to give out information. I ended up going back to the Creature Features line again after purchasing some of the D23 items. Eventually, I did get what I wanted, but spent over an hour in line. I wasn't able to enjoy the museum or exhibits that were advertised. It was nearing midnight by the time I got out there.

I don't regret going, but it just seemed like there were so many things that weren't well planned out. And they seemed surprised and overwhelmed by the number up people wanting to buy merchandise! I probably waited in lines over 2 hours the course of the evening. Very stressful!

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

ChasRN - thanks so much for sharing your report on the event. Sorry to hear you didn't have a better experience and had to wait in so many lines. Uugh, I would not want to be standing in line.

 

[marshwiggle]

Thanks, ChasRN - I'm sorry it was such a mixed bag. I'm on the East Coast so it probably wouldn't have been worth it for me and a bigger frustration.

A few questions:
Did they explain Kevin Smith's relation to the movie? He seemed like an odd choice to me since his core audience is more the college crowd.
Did they have a list/sheet of the merch? I'm just curious what additional Rocketeer things they had - that video was too short.

 

[ChasRN]

Thanks, ChasRN - I'm sorry it was such a mixed bag. I'm on the East Coast so it probably wouldn't have been worth it for me and a bigger frustration.

A few questions:
Did they explain Kevin Smith's relation to the movie? He seemed like an odd choice to me since his core audience is more the college crowd.
Did they have a list/sheet of the merch? I'm just curious what additional Rocketeer things they had - that video was too short.

The only relationship seemed to be that he was a big fan of the movie, and felt that the director Joe Johnston was a huge influence on his childhood since he worked on the original Star Wars movies.

The link had all the new merchandise available. Some was at the D23 table, some at the Creature Features table. D23 also had some other miscellaneous items left over from other events. Creature Features also had some Rocketeer prints that I don't think were from Disney.

D23 members received a Rocketeer 20th patch along with the program for the event.

http://d23.disney.go.com/articles/061711_NF_BN_RocketeerMerchandise.html