News Round Up 2016

[Grand Admiral]

Unless they are doing some retconning, Rogue Squadron was formed between Episodes IV and V from the remnants of Red Squadron. The new movie occurs before Episode IV.

The movie is "Rogue One" not "Rogue Squadron". It's not likely to be about fighter pilots.

 

[Ursula's Apprentice]

I saw this posted today - thought it might be useful

I must admit that I knew the general plot so wasn't confused about that aspect of the trailer but I thought it was an ensemble movie about the entire squadron, not focused so much on one character (and perhaps that will be the case in the final movie)

That's extremely helpful! Thank you! Makes much more sense now. Again, not being that into the Star Wars universe, easy to see how it's a bit confusing.

Rogue One is a stand alone movie. It is not Episode 8, which will be released in December 2017, and will be the continuation of TFA and the standard trilogies.

Ah! Again, very informative and helpful. Thanks!

 

[adam.adbe]

And again I ask that someone point me to an action movie where we don't have a smart-mouthed cocky lead character with a chip on their shoulder? It's the archetype of the genre.

And again, I'm going to point out that you're being creatively reductionist. Sure one or both of those two traits show up to some degree in most action hero leads. A movie has 90 minutes to establish a motivation for the lead, and make the audience care one way or the other. I don't think i'd even use the word "archetype." "Trope" feels more accurate here.

If you're trying to tell me that Eddie Murphy would have dropped right into Rocky, or Stallone into Beverly Hills Cop, I think we're going to have to agree to disagree here. Even Bruce Willis, and Shwarzenegger -- both famous for being laconic action-movie tough guys -- couldn't realistically swap their two most iconic roles.

Also, Lord of the Rings.

My point is that when you have a run of movies that could *all* be played by Jennifer Lawrence, and no-one would notice the difference, there's a problem.

And for the record, I happen to think Rey is a great example of *not* doing that, and I found the general production and direction of TFA refreshing because it wasn't an ape of a seriously tired modern movie cliché.

 

[rteetz]

Can we take the Star Wars talk to another thread please.

 

[Eoghann]

Also, Lord of the Rings.

Ehh... I'll give you it, but I'm not sure action movie is an entirely accurate descriptor.

My point is that when you have a run of movies that could *all* be played by Jennifer Lawrence, and no-one would notice the difference, there's a problem.

And my point is there are as many or more action movies with interchangeable male leads so why is this continually reduced to "shoehorning female leads into action movies"?

 

[skier_pete]

There was probably a nice little "bundle" built into the separation agreement, though. So I'm sure he still made out financially well.

Oh all those guys are on guaranteed contracts. He is not wanting for anything, and will likely land another high profile job to boot.

 

[skier_pete]

The movie is "Rogue One" not "Rogue Squadron". It's not likely to be about fighter pilots.

I prefer to call it Rouge One and picture it as a battle between Mary Kay saleswomen.

OK - back on topic I promise.

 

[rteetz]

News

Just announced! New ice cream place at the Boardwalk opening this spring.

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-at-disneys-boardwalk-inn-villas-this-spring/

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

Avatar construction update

http://blogmickey.com/2016/04/pandora-world-avatar-foliage-vines-painting/

 

[rteetz]

Today in Disney History

Treasure Island later known as Discovery Island in Seven Seas Lagoon opened in 1974.

 

[rteetz]

Interesting read

http://www.investors.com/news/techn...-netflix-to-solve-two-problems-btig-suggests/

 

[mikepizzo]

Interesting read

http://www.investors.com/news/techn...-netflix-to-solve-two-problems-btig-suggests/

That would be huge.

 

[Spacedog1975]

Interesting read

http://www.investors.com/news/techn...-netflix-to-solve-two-problems-btig-suggests/

Partly I'd be okay with this, but mostly I'd be concerned that the content at Netflix would change, or at least other studios would start phasing out. I love both companies, but I'm not certain they belong together.

 

[rteetz]

Photo update

Aerial view of Disney Springs

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/04/video...r-an-aerial-view-of-town-center-construction/

 

[rteetz]

News

Temporary slide closures a Disney Water Parks.

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/04/temporary-slide-closures-at-disneys.html

 

[rteetz]

Video of Shanghai

 

[Grand Admiral]

Wow, I haven't been to Disney Springs since 2007. It's going to look 100% different by the time we're there this fall.

 

[rteetz]

Rumor

Star Tours has two IPs being considered for a redo of the current attraction. No word on what those are. The same IP would be used in both DL and DHS.

 

[Eoghann]

Rumor

Star Tours has two IPs being considered for a redo of the current attraction. No word on what those are. The same IP would be used in both DL and DHS.

This would support the "Star Tours not part of Star Wars land" theory which in turn lends a little credibility to the LMA location...

All just rumor piled on speculation balanced on rumor mind you.

 

[rteetz]

Permit

A permit was filed for show set install at the Navi River Journey. This permit however just has a default one year expiration date instead of the 2018 expiration date.