News Round Up 2018

[rteetz]

You can now buy tickets for Mary Poppins Returns!

 

[rteetz]

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Disney will live stream the Candlelight Processional with Neil Patrick Harris

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...elight-processional-with-neil-patrick-harris/

 

[rteetz]

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New Purple Potion Ears coming to Disney Parks

http://blogmickey.com/2018/11/purple-potion-minnie-mouse-ears-coming-soon-to-disney-parks/

 

[adam.adbe]

You can argue that for maybe movies like the Jungle Book, but even there - copyright last for 95 years. Lion King is 25 years old - they still have 70 years to go.

Actually JB is the argument against. The book is public domain, and as evidenced by the other Jungle Book movie that was in production at the same time, there's nothing Disney can do to lay claim to it. Certain aspects of it, such as the songs, and the 'alternate' characterizations of the principal characters they hold copyright on, but as you say, they've got years on these anyway.

I don't see this as a copyright extension (except maybe Dumbo) so much as Iger just pumping the well dry so that he can leave on a high note. In five years time it's easy to foresee a slowdown for the company, simply because the law of large numbers is against them and the obvious low hanging fruit has been plucked.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I don't see this as a copyright extension (except maybe Dumbo) so much as Iger just pumping the well dry so that he can leave on a high note.

I don't necessarily see it as "pumping the well dry " as these are just making money and their original movies (or even ones just based on books / other works) aren't - so why not

and I will say one thing positive about them (as I am generally not a fan) for the most part these have been done in a high quality manner - they aren't just doing the equivalent quality of a straight to VHS sequel just to get some quick $

 

[rteetz]

I don't necessarily see it as "pumping the well dry " as these are just making money and their original movies (or even ones just based on books / other works) aren't - so why not

and I will say one thing positive about them (as I am generally not a fan) for the most part these have been done in a high quality manner - they aren't just doing the equivalent quality of a straight to VHS sequel just to get some quick $

The original movies are still making money in many ways though. Merchandise, Broadway, Blu-Ray, etc.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

The original movies are still making money in many ways though. Merchandise, Broadway, Blu-Ray, etc.

true - but isn't this just another way of making $ off of a property you own? I mean, one could argue this isn't any different than taking the same source material and turning it into a Broadway play (same story just different production of it)

And then up the audience to determine if they want to see it/care

 

[rteetz]

true - but isn't this just another way of making $ off of a property you own? I mean, one could argue this isn't any different than taking the same source material and turning it into a Broadway play (same story just different production of it)

And then up the audience to determine if they want to see it/care

But at least Broadway is a different form of entertainment. This is taking a film you made and making the same film with just a different look. Either way I’m still gonna see the Lion King...

 

[TheMaxRebo]

But at least Broadway is a different form of entertainment. This is taking a film you made and making the same film with just a different look. Either way I’m still gonna see the Lion King...

and funnily enough I will pass. I am not a fan, but also don't get too upset by their existence (I do prefer the ones where there is at least a bit of a different take on the story)

 

[scrappinginontario]

Ok I think it’s time we take the movie discussion elsewhere

Please........

 

[Tigger's ally]

News

New Purple Potion Ears coming to Disney Parks

http://blogmickey.com/2018/11/purple-potion-minnie-mouse-ears-coming-soon-to-disney-parks/

Will these literally and figuratively signal the end to the rose gold crap...I mean phenomenon? Or am I already behind the times...again?

 

[Firebird060]

Anyone remember when the limited edition tiki room signed statue is supposed to ship. I know they took the money out last week but I cant seem to find the link in the boards.

Edit* Nvm I found the original order confirmation, it just says end of November

 

[rteetz]

Will these literally and figuratively signal the end to the rose gold crap...I mean phenomenon? Or am I already behind the times...again?

Rose gold was so 6 months ago

 

[Capang]

Will these literally and figuratively signal the end to the rose gold crap...I mean phenomenon? Or am I already behind the times...again?

I don't know. I figured the iridescent ears (of which I am a big fan) would have killed the rose gold thing, but alas, last trip there were still tons of girls with their rose gold ears and backpacks taking their pics at the purple wall. I'm old I guess. I dont get it.

 

[Capang]

Rose gold was so 6 months ago

Oh how I wish

 

[rteetz]

Two Mary Poppins songs debuted

Spoiler: Mary Poppins songs

 

[AurumPunzel]

Two Mary Poppins songs debuted

Spoiler: Mary Poppins songs

Can't wait!

 

[rteetz]

News

runDisney Medals Fit for Royalty: 2019 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend

 

[rteetz]

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Walt Disney World Railroad Closure Date Announced

 

[rteetz]

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Disney's Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Closing Earlier November 25-December 22