Disneyland: The Movie

Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt

It looks like a Disneyland movie is in the works, and no it's not a documentary about the park.

<a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/heat-vision/jon-favreau-set-direct-magic-43975" target="_blank">http://www.hollywoodreporter.c...ic-43975</a>

It looks like nothing that bears the Disney name is safe from being turned into a cross media franchise. I personally hate the idea of making a film based on a Disney theme park. What do you Disney park fans think about this?

 

Originally Posted By wonderingalice

It sounds bizarre, but I'd probably go see it out of curiousity. From the few details it's hard to tell, but I'm guessing they're talking live action - not Pixar/CGI. I'd pass if it's the latter.

 

Originally Posted By Britain

Stupid idea. A magic kingdom / disneyland is supposed to be a canvas BIGGER than what film can provide a story. It's where stories come to life DURING THE DAY. It's also where a worthy story can be immortalized. 'If you are a successful enough movie, you get to be a theme park attraction.'

This idea diminishes the whole concept of Disneyland as something kinda lame during the day, but worthy of an action movie at night when they 'come to life'.

Also, this is WORSE than risking their intellectual properties one at a time (POTC paid off, Mansion didn't, Country Bears didn't). They are going to put all their chips on one bet!?

 

Originally Posted By Britain

I'm trying to think of an analogy...

It's like someone doing a movie about Marvel Comic's Avengers, and the concept is that these characters jump out of their comic books at night and fight each other in the bookstore!

 

Originally Posted By alexbook

^--That might be a better idea than this one.

 

Originally Posted By Ursula

In typical Hollywood fashion, the highlight the possibility yet fail to really show how far off this is.

 

Originally Posted By MrMikeyDk

The way they describe it it sounds like a movie for the first book Of Kingdom Keepers. The books are written by Ridley Pearson. I have heard rumors of a movie coming out based on the book.

 

Originally Posted By alexbook

My fear is that it's going to end up looking like "Night at the Museum."

 

Originally Posted By MrMikeyDk

Sorry for the double post but the books are very good. I have read all of the three books that are out. The plot is very interesting. Look into the books and read them. Maybe you'll change your minds about this being a bad idea

 

Originally Posted By alexbook

*If* it were an adaptation of the books, I'd have a lot more interest. The very brief description we have available doesn't mention KK.

 

Originally Posted By MrMikeyDk

Quoted right out of the article, "Disney’s project centered around the Disneyland theme park in which attractions and characters come to life." This reminds me of the main theme of Kingdom Keepers.

 

Originally Posted By alexbook

Yeah, but Ridley Pearson isn't the only person ever to come up with that idea. KK stands out because of the characters, the concept of the DHIs, and the quality of the writing.

 

Originally Posted By MrMikeyDk

Well, if you would like to name another book that is popular and would be made into an movie, that's is also published my Disney like KK let me know.

For the people that dont know about KK, i found a video on it.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh5eSepEJIg&feature=related" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...=related</a>

 

Originally Posted By Yookeroo

Depends on the quality of the movie. Sounds unlikely that it will be any good, but then so did Pirates of the Caribbean. And I like Jon Favreau. I'm waiting and seeing before passing judgment.

 

Originally Posted By MrMikeyDk

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKDtdBM8qM8&feature=related" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...=related</a>

This is a much better video. Its by WDWRadio.

 

Originally Posted By alexbook

Re: 13
My bet is that it won't be based on a book at all. Note that they've got an "original script" by Ron Moore (who's written for Battlestar Galactica and Star Trek).
<a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0601822/#Writer" target="_blank">http://www.imdb.com/name/nm060.../#Writer</a>

 

Originally Posted By MrMikeyDk

Hmm. Good point. But they do have to get approval from Disney for this correct? Why have someone make a script when they have one already?

 

Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA

The whole concept is just weird to me. That the Magic Kingdom comes to life at night once the guests have left.

Like another poster wrote, didn't we already cover this in 'Night at the Museum'?

I'd rather see a movie on the life of Walt Disney where we could see construction shots and walk-throughs of early Disneyland.

Can you imagine how cool that could look with green screen / CGI footage?

 

Originally Posted By tashajilek

It doesnt sound like a good idea for a movie. I think most Disney fans such as ourselves will watch it anyways lol.

 

Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt

No matter how clever it may end up being, this movie will essentially be nothing more than a commercial for Disney Parks and Resorts. I imagine that if a sequel is made it will take place on one of Disney's cruise ships.