Originally Posted By Buzz Lite-Snack How unfortunate, yet at the same time - understandable. I believe I started my subscription at issue #17 if memory serves (I'll have to check when I get home from work) I'm pretty certain it was in the early 90's. Sadly, I never did pick up a hard copy of the Monsanto House of the Future issue (#12 I think?)- I recently saw one sell on e-bay for about $100. Whenever an issue of E-Ticket would arrive in the mail I would always put everything else aside and start reading through it right away. It would always brighten my day to unexpectedly find one in my mail box. E-Ticket will be greatly missed. I'll have to go over to Mickey's of Glendale and see what remains on their "Wall of E-Ticket". The last issue I received was "Walt's Model Shop" did another issue come out after that?
Originally Posted By Buzz Lite-Snack I stand corrected. I do have the issue after "Walt's Model Shop" which was #45 "Art of Pirates of the Caribbean" Yes, A farewell issue would be really cool. Either all new material, or a retrospective on the E-Ticket's history.
Originally Posted By ghoofie I actually got an email from Jack today. I had an old email address that I used to renew, and he replied. He said two things: that there will be and issue #46 (the last one), and that the magazine is currently in negotiations for sale. So I guess whomever is buying it will be putting out something with the same title.
Originally Posted By Buzz Lite-Snack A possible issue #46 is great news. Thanks ghoofie. I'll keep my fingers crossed and hope that whoever is negotiating the title will carry on in the same tradition of upbeat, well researched articles. E-Ticket was always a "happy read" and that's just one small part of the formula that made it enjoyable. It's the same reason I visit everyday: <a href="http://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://gorillasdontblog.blogsp ot.com/</a> <a href="http://matterhorn1959.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://matterhorn1959.blogspot .com/</a> <a href="http://davelandblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://davelandblog.blogspot.c om/</a> They have become my daily "E-Ticket"
Originally Posted By Spokker It's a shame that something like Hannah Montana has a bigger following than Jesus and the E-Ticket sits unsold on the Disneyana counter. Ray Bradbury said that he thinks Walt is immortal because his memory lives on forever or something like that. BS, no one's thinking about Walt anymore. The E-Ticket was one of the last of a dying breed.
Originally Posted By StitchDude >>no one's thinking about Walt anymore. << Must be talking about the executives!
Originally Posted By figgalicous The website was still up as late as the middle of April, when I subscribed and purchased some back issues. Hope everything turns out OK for Jack, all his followers, and those who apparently came too late for the party (like myself).
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes Oh man. This is the first I heard about this. I managed to get all but the first three issues, so I bought the CD. This was my favorite magazine. Thanks Jack!
Originally Posted By The Goddess Mara I'm a magazine editor and publisher, longtime writer, Disney fan, etc., and tried to purchase E-Ticket from Jack. But someone was already there before me. I've seen many magazines change hands and then go down the toilet (Cinefantastique, anyone?). Hope that doesn't happen here. E-Ticket is too good.
Originally Posted By smd4 The new owners (who have requested anonymity, but will probably one day be known) have stated they do not intend to continue the magazine. They are not publishers, but definitley have an interest in Disney history. Back issues may be available. Of course, all this is subject to change.
Originally Posted By The Goddess Mara That really sucks! Why would Jack sell it to people who won't continue the magazine? What a loss.
Originally Posted By chipndale16 This is really sad news, but I'm very much looking forward to one last issue. Hope all goes well for Jack.
Originally Posted By leemac <<The new owners (who have requested anonymity, but will probably one day be known) have stated they do not intend to continue the magazine.>> That is sad. I tried to discuss the possibility of us buying the magazine (and continuing to publish it alongside Tales) but Jack refused to return my calls or emails. I guess he already knew who he was going to buy the title. I never saw the financials so have no idea if we would have been interested but you would have thought that he would have preferred at least an auction process.
Originally Posted By The Goddess Mara Well, there are at least two of us, then, who would have bought E-Ticket magazine and continued it. You really have to wonder what happened and why he sold it to people who won't continue it--unless Jack didn't want it continued.
Originally Posted By Mickeyfan1 I think a lot had to do with Leon's death of course. Jack lost his comrade in arms so to speak and while he gave it a good try, the magic just was not there for him. I agree with everyone here that it is sad to see this publication cease, but maybe Jack just wanted to see it go and not have to worry about the quality in the hands of another. Not that others could not do a great job, but sometimes it is just hard to give something over to others if you know what I mean. I will miss seeing Jack at the NFFC Show and Sale. We always had some great talks. Thanks for a wonderful magazine Jack.
