News Round Up

[circus4u]

Permit was filed to build an Orange County sheriff office on WDW property.

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/orange-county-sherifs-office.899188/

Wonder if Osceola County will do the same.

 

[circus4u]

The muppets are coming back to prime time television

http://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2015/05/07/abc-picks-up-series-for-15-16-season/

As posted on the CNN website:

From The Big Bang Theory co-creator Bill Prady and Bob Kushell (3rd Rock From the Sun), the new Muppets is described as a contemporary, documentary-style show that, for the first time ever, will explore the Muppets' personal lives and relationships, both at home and at work, as well as romances, breakups, achievements, disappointments, wants and desires — a more adult Muppet show, for kids of all ages. Producers filmed a pilot presentation for the ABC Studios-produced series that sources say was incredibly well received. The series pickup was seen as a forgone conclusion given the network's corporate synergy. Randall Einhorn and Bill Barretta exec produce alongside Prady and Kushell.

This marks the second time Prady has attempted to revive The Muppets. The writer-producer shot some test footage before CBS' The Big Bang Theory that Disney ultimately passed on. For his part, Prady earned an Emmy nomination in 1991 for writing the tribute The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson in 1990, and has contributed writing to Disney's Muppet-themed attractions. Meanwhile, Prady — who does not have an overall deal — will juggle both Muppets and CBS' The Big Bang Theory, which is renewed through season 10.

The Muppets revival comes as variety shows are in the midst of a resurgence on the broadcast networks.

http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/08/entertainment/abc-shows-muppets-thr-feat/index.html

 

[rteetz]

As posted on the CNN website:

From The Big Bang Theory co-creator Bill Prady and Bob Kushell (3rd Rock From the Sun), the new Muppets is described as a contemporary, documentary-style show that, for the first time ever, will explore the Muppets' personal lives and relationships, both at home and at work, as well as romances, breakups, achievements, disappointments, wants and desires — a more adult Muppet show, for kids of all ages. Producers filmed a pilot presentation for the ABC Studios-produced series that sources say was incredibly well received. The series pickup was seen as a forgone conclusion given the network's corporate synergy. Randall Einhorn and Bill Barretta exec produce alongside Prady and Kushell.

This marks the second time Prady has attempted to revive The Muppets. The writer-producer shot some test footage before CBS' The Big Bang Theory that Disney ultimately passed on. For his part, Prady earned an Emmy nomination in 1991 for writing the tribute The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson in 1990, and has contributed writing to Disney's Muppet-themed attractions. Meanwhile, Prady — who does not have an overall deal — will juggle both Muppets and CBS' The Big Bang Theory, which is renewed through season 10.

The Muppets revival comes as variety shows are in the midst of a resurgence on the broadcast networks.

http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/08/entertainment/abc-shows-muppets-thr-feat/index.html

I'm excited about this one. I'm a muppets fan and can't wait to see their comeback.

 

[circus4u]

Coolest-summer-ever event

http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/cool...ces-by-disney-channel-and-disney-xd-stars.htm

 

[rteetz]

The hatbox ghost is back at Disneyland starting today. It seems that the lines will be pretty crazy as the park just opened and the lines are way past the gates.

 

[rteetz]

The hatbox ghost ladies and gentlemen

https://twitter.com/disneyhipsters/status/597074234318397440

 

[luisov]

Really liked the effect. It's a simple but great addition to the Haunted Mansion. I wonder if it'll remain a Disneyland thing or if it'll make its way to other parks.

 

[rteetz]

Really liked the effect. It's a simple but great addition to the Haunted Mansion. I wonder if it'll remain a Disneyland thing or if it'll make its way to other parks.

I've heard it will probably eventually come to wdw but who knows when.

 

[jcnewton]

I've heard it will probably eventually come to wdw but who knows when.

I believe WDW had one made to install some time ago and it's just sat in storage. Hopefully they remember where they put him.

 

[101disneyfan]

I believe WDW had one made to install some time ago and it's just sat in storage. Hopefully they remember where they put him.

It's probably next to the Three Caballero animatronics waiting in storage as well.

 

[rteetz]

I believe WDW had one made to install some time ago and it's just sat in storage. Hopefully they remember where they put him.

Well if it's not like this one that they put in Disneyland I'd suggest they go back to WDI and order a new one.

 

[rteetz]

The tomorrowland movie premiere is in Disneyland at DTD tonight. Richard Sherman and Tony Baxter are there as well as all of the cast.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I've heard it will probably eventually come to wdw but who knows when.

Probably in may

 

[rteetz]

Port Orleans resort specific merchandise

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/05/more-resort-specific-merchandise-at.html

Most of this was there when I was there in January but it is nice seeing the merchandise make a comeback.

 

[rteetz]

Interactive site for disneylands 60th anniversary.

https://diamond.disney.go.com

 

[rteetz]

Disneyland update carthay circle is starting to get some diamonds

http://micechat.com/101560-disneyland-diamonds-hatbox-ghosts/

 

[rteetz]

New pirates merchandise

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2015/05/photo...rchandise-line-washes-ashore-at-disney-parks/

 

[rteetz]

Behind the scenes of the hatbox ghost

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...ppears-in-haunted-mansion-at-disneyland-park/

 

[DDLand]

Behind the scenes of the hatbox ghost

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...ppears-in-haunted-mansion-at-disneyland-park/

Thanks for that share! @George4 listen to the end of the video about plussing! It happens after attractions open according to the Imagineer.

 

[rteetz]

Thanks for that share! @George4 listen to the end of the video about plussing! It happens after attractions open according to the Imagineer.

This is a great add. This shows that imagineering still does good work especially with animatronics.