Originally Posted By juicer Hello! Does anyone know who the narrators for this years (2015)Candelight going to be?
Originally Posted By hopemax On another board I saw Geena Davis on Saturday, and someone from Once Upon a Time on Sunday...Lana Parilla
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I think it's funny interesting that they have 2 narrators in DL, even though it's only a 2 night event That said, they both seem like really great choices who have the name recognition for it while also having the gravitas to host such a big and serious production. I'm kind of sad I won't get to see either of them
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder Lana Parilla has name recognition and gravitas? I had to google her to find out who she was.
Originally Posted By berol I'd never heard of Once Upon a Time on Sunday, let alone her. Oh, it's an ABC show on Sunday nights called Once Upon a Time. 5 seasons in and I don't remember hearing about it.
Originally Posted By monorailblue Disneyland hasn't even announced the narrators, so there clearly was no need for name recognition and gravitas. The event will be totally full each presentation no matter who the narrators are.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I guess I chose my words poorly. I just meant that they would both be recognizable celebrities who are capable of the serious tone of the event. With WDW's month-long production of the Candlelight they often get more obscure narrators (DL even does occasionally, like Tom Skerritt in 2010), but these both seem to be smart picks, though I still think it's odd that it's not just one person both nights Although Lana is more along the lines of a Disney celebrity than a true A-lister, she carries herself in a way that commands attention like a big star. She is the best part of Once Upon a Time, and I would be very pleased if I happened to see her version of Processional. I'm sure Ms Davis will do a good job too but I don't have any particular affinity for her
Originally Posted By fkurucz I still find this event to be strange. It is a mock version of the sort of Liturgy one would find in churches like the Anglican or Catholic churches, complete with scripture readings (in many cases, read by non believers); yet the event is secular. It reminds me of non Christian Japanese couples who marry in mock Christian chapels in Japan.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I agree that the dichotomy is a little strange, since in general it seems like Disney is moving toward making everything generic "holiday" themed, yet keeping this oh-so-Christian production. Regardless of the religion or holiday, it is kind of refreshing to see that such a major company is still willing do (very successfully) attempt something that most wouldn't touch with a 10 foot pole While I don't really see it as a real church service, it is very similar to the "lessons and carols" that a lot of churches do particularly during Advent. In that light, the celebrity narrators often seem like particularly odd choices, but I've never heard of anybody doing a bad job. Most of them are actors who play roles in their films and TV shows, so it shouldn't be too big of a surprise that they can fill this role, even if they don't personally believe in the text
Originally Posted By VickiHD A few years ago one actor did a REALLY bad job. He seemed intoxicated....he was slurring his words. Personally we try not to miss this and make a special trip down to DL just to see Candlelight.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros ^^Sounds like you're talking about Tom Skerritt. I remember people saying that at the time, but during the show that I saw he just seemed nervous. Given that I still had no idea who he was even after his claim to fame was explained to me, it really makes me wonder why he was chosen. It seemed to mean a lot to him personally, but I wonder how his name even came up in the first place
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Funny. I've known who Tom Skerritt is since the movie MASH came out, and have been a fan of his work over the years. I had to look up who Lana Parilla was.
Originally Posted By hopemax I guess Top Gun is now an old obscure movie. We watched Picket Fences too.
Originally Posted By fkurucz >>While I don't really see it as a real church service, it is very similar to the "lessons and carols" that a lot of churches do particularly during **Advent**.<< An interesting choice of word, especially since most Americans, even church going ones (mostly of the Evang variety) don't know what Advent is. It's kind of fun explaining to them that "Christmas time" doesn't begin until Dec 25 and that Advent is kind of Christmas's equivalent of Lent.
Originally Posted By monorailblue Try stating, "Advent is a penitential season" and see what reaction you get.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Really?! Is Advent one of those things that only Catholics do? I know that other denominations don't typically do Advent wreaths, but I figured they were at least familiar with the concept On a related note, most of the traditional Christmas music is actually for the Advent season. I also had a eureka moment earlier today when I realized that most traditional songs don't explicitly say "Christmas" in them, while most secular/pop songs do. Interesting trend in the "Happy Holidays" world... >>...and that Advent is kind of Christmas's equivalent of Lent.<< Except that Advent is fun! ; )
