Originally Posted By Darkbeer FYI, the link to the photos from Post 33, those were taken from the Monorail loading platform upstairs, most of them from the west end, next to the elevator.
Originally Posted By DlandDug As far as I know, this is the only piece of concept art presently on public display. It is part of the exhibit in the exit area of the Opera House in Disneyland: <a href="http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=4364319&a=32163188&p=74249547&f=0" target="_blank">http://albums.photo.epson.com/ j/ViewPhoto?u=4364319&a=32163188&p=74249547&f=0</a> It doesn't show much-- and was created quite early, one would assume, since it does not reflect the new large show buildings that have been placed in the lagoon.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "All WDI artwork that involves a Pixar attraction requires approval from Emeryville and they tend to be very reluctant to release anything early." But isn't Pixar now Disney? Seems to me that no approval would be necessary now.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Considering Burbank and Anaheim often butt heads, Emeryville might (or might not) butt heads with either or both.
Originally Posted By SIR at X-S Tech Actually now that Pixar is Disney and Pixar people are in charge of Animation and WDI, I would think there will be MORE approval necessary before images are released on all projects, not just Pixar stuff.
Originally Posted By leemac <<But isn't Pixar now Disney? Seems to me that no approval would be necessary now.>> Nope. The same approval process are in place and Pixar are intimately involved. Don't forget that they are producing the animation for the subs. Every last frame of it.
Originally Posted By leemac We will have artwork in Issue 7 of Tales (July) but it hasn't been cleared for internet use I'm afraid.
Originally Posted By believe That Opera House pic doesn't really show much. That's pretty much how the old subs looked like (except for the gulls). Can't see how they're going to hide those new show buildings.
Originally Posted By SIR at X-S Tech Glad the Waterfall is being extended over that huge building. Woo Hoo for new Disney Rockwork!
Originally Posted By ewenome The Disneyland Press Site has four concept art pictures. Scroll down about 1/3 of the page. <a href="http://www.disneylandnews.com/digital_index.cfm?section=1214" target="_blank">http://www.disneylandnews.com/ digital_index.cfm?section=1214</a>
Originally Posted By oc_dean Seems these days .... Disney is very reluctant to showcase artwork and models of upcoming attractions. I never saw anything for Pooh, nothing on Buzz .. or really new projects for DCA for the last few years.
Originally Posted By DlandDug Hmmm... That reluctance seems to have come about at the same time the internet became a vast gathering place for criticism and second guessing. Or is it just a coincidence?
Originally Posted By SIR at X-S Tech Well I wouldn't say reluctant so much as just that they think it's uneccesary. I guess they just figure more people can be reached through other mediums than through a live preview center. Probably true, but not nearly as fun or memorable. I mean who says "I used to stare at teh concept art for the Tower of Terror at DCA for hours waiting for it to open."?
Originally Posted By xrayvision Artwork and photos of AA models for Monster's Inc was available prior to the ride opening, both online and inside DL (the Walt Disney Story?)
Originally Posted By MisterToad There was a live preview center for the Tower of Terror in the Bay Area section of DCA. It was right next to the huge Rose Parade float.
Originally Posted By oc_dean Too bad I missed that. A bit of an obscure place .... They never showed it in any pamphlet, leeflet, nothing. Then we had "Disney Showcase" in Town Square in DL. Prominent location .. couldn't miss it .. and had lots of cool artwork and huge models for Discovery Bay, Dumbo Circus land, Splash Mountain, among other things. That was so cool then! Always got me excited for new things. Now .. I have to suffice with a 2 inch by 4 inch view on my computer monitor. Not the same thing .. not the same experience .. not the same thrill and ANTICIPATION of some great DL coming attractions. Well .. except for Discoverybay and Dumbo Circus
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "Don't forget that they are producing the animation for the subs. Every last frame of it." I get that Lee. What I'm saying is that Pixar is no longer an independant company - they are now beholden to Walt Disney Co. mangagement's (Iger, et al) decisions. The animators in Emeryville are now technically employees of the Walt Disney Co. Thus, one would assume that if Disney wanted the artwork released there would be less red tape than before. Again, this an assumption, not an assertion.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "Hmmm... That reluctance seems to have come about at the same time the internet became a vast gathering place for criticism and second guessing. Or is it just a coincidence?" Good point.
Originally Posted By leemac <<What I'm saying is that Pixar is no longer an independant company - they are now beholden to Walt Disney Co. mangagement's (Iger, et al) decisions.>> Hans it is difficult for me to go into detail but Pixar is being run as a separate business to the rest of the company and will remain that way for some time to come. Studios Entertainment felt it was better to maintain the existing relationship and line reporting than integrate fully.
