Originally Posted By dagobert >>>Agreed. I don't think it had any sort of release internationally except at a few festivals. I also don't think it has been released on any format other than region 1 DVD and Netflix download. A real pity for Disney fans IMHO as it is an exceptional documentary.<<< I ordered the US version on Amazon, since my BluRay player is able to play all regions. It's a very interesting documentation about a very interesting time at WDFA.
Originally Posted By dagobert Th LP twitter account has posted a link to the first scenes. It starts at 6:30. <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.etonline.com/full_episode/111836_Daily_Full_Episode/index.html">http://www.etonline.com/full_e...dex.html</a>
Originally Posted By leemac <<It's a very interesting documentation about a very interesting time at WDFA.>> I thought Don Hahn made a masterpiece with that documentary. It really should have been Oscar-nominated. It may not have been warts-and-all but it certainly seemed to be an honest assessment of the rejuvenation of WDFA.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Looks pretty good. I love the fact that they bothered to get a 60's Mickey rubberhead instead of just going with a current one... yeah, I'm geeky about stuff like that. I'll be interested in how they made DL look 60's... I remember seeing a couple of stills (on LP, I think) and they stuck largely to Main Street, and had VERY tight shots in FaL.
Originally Posted By utahjosh Woah, the footage of the movie looks amazing. I'm SUPER(califragiltic...) excited for this movie now!
Originally Posted By ecdc >>Looks pretty good.<< Agreed. I can look past the formulaic nature for this one and just revel in its feel-goodness. Does anyone know when this was shot in Disneyland? (I'm presuming they didn't rebuild an entire set to resemble the park....)
Originally Posted By ecdc Or...I could just utilize the amazing interwebs and find out myself. <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ocregister.com/entertainment/disneyland-376876-hanks-park.html">http://www.ocregister.com/ente...ark.html</a>
Originally Posted By utahjosh And we have a trailer: <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://blogs.disney.com/insider/articles/2013/07/11/exclusive-photo-and-first-saving-mr-banks-trailer/?cmp=SMCblginsiderInsiderJulyFBSMB-DisneyInHouse071113imageesocialmedia">http://blogs.disney.com/inside...ialmedia</a>
Originally Posted By utahjosh And we have a trailer: <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://blogs.disney.com/insider/articles/2013/07/11/exclusive-photo-and-first-saving-mr-banks-trailer/?cmp=SMCblginsiderInsiderJulyFBSMB-DisneyInHouse071113imageesocialmedia">http://blogs.disney.com/inside...ialmedia</a>
Originally Posted By FerretAfros >>It is a small film - hence why the BBC is funding it. It isn't designed to be a blockbuster.<< I keep hearing that it's a small film, yet it has a bunch of big-name actors associated with it, and they shut down major chunks of most famous theme park in the world and filled it with hundreds of extras. They might have small expectations for it, but they don't seem to be holding much back on the production >>I also one of these strange folks that really can't stand Tom Hanks - but I think Emma Thompson is an inspired casting choice!<< I completely agree. I like Hanks in some roles, but generally can't stand him in a lot of roles or when he's just himself (and why on earth does he have a southern accent when portraying Walt?). Reading the interview in the original article in this thread made me very excited for Emma Thompson though, and it sounds like she's really capturing the essence of Travers The trailer actually looks pretty promising, despite Hanks' involvement. I don't know much about the backstory of the book itself, so I'm definitely interested to see that, but I'm confused why it looks like it's in the American west. Maybe that's accurate, but it seems strange for a story that's so British
Originally Posted By Dabob2 <I keep hearing that it's a small film, yet it has a bunch of big-name actors associated with it, and they shut down major chunks of most famous theme park in the world and filled it with hundreds of extras. They might have small expectations for it, but they don't seem to be holding much back on the production> It's more of an "Oscar-bait" type production. Prestige, that if they're lucky, might turn into a modest financial hit (think "Lincoln," for example.) "but I'm confused why it looks like it's in the American west. Maybe that's accurate, but it seems strange for a story that's so British" P.L. Travers was born in Australia.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros >>P.L. Travers was born in Australia.<< Ah, that explains it! I'm a little disappointed that Walt discovering that "Mary Poppins" is about the father is a key story point. After seeing the film several times growing up, it finally dawned on me, and really cemented how great the film is; I don't think that it would be the same meaningful experience for people who are told that before the film begins. But I guess I should have figured that would be a key plot point based on the title of the new film
Originally Posted By mawnck >>it has a bunch of big-name actors associated with it, and they shut down major chunks of most famous theme park in the world and filled it with hundreds of extras.<< Standard practice for a small film. It pads the resume and boosts the credibility of the actors involved, so they do it for cheap. They shut down "major chunks" of Disneyland to film pure piffle all the time. And finding volunteer extras to be in a movie wouldn't be that difficult at Disneyland.
Originally Posted By leemac <<and why on earth does he have a southern accent when portraying Walt?>> Verging on Gump there! The accent threw me. I vaguely remember some story about PL Travers trying to mask her Australian accent but failing miserably (the last documentary I saw about her was around the time that the musical came out). It does seem from the trailer that they have Hollywood-ised Walt and Pamela's relationship. I don't think she ever warmed to him at all.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>And finding volunteer extras to be in a movie wouldn't be that difficult at Disneyland.<< That explains the guy in the Mettalica t-shirt. (kidding)
Originally Posted By utahjosh I think the movie will be good, but I don't think it will be accurate. Robert Sherman's son, Jeff, just posted this: "One day, hopefully, someone will set the story straight. The whole family story of the Mary Poppins movie was invented by my father and Uncle, not Mrs. Travers. One merely needs to read the original material. Apparently these screenwriters did not. Ah well... so it goes. Looks like a fun movie, facts aside."
Originally Posted By oc_dean In my little Haley Joel Osment voice - "I see Tom Hanks." I don't see "Walt Disney." Oh well. Looks like a good movie coming up - can't wait to see it, and see what they do to make Disneyland look like it's 1961.
Originally Posted By mawnck Finally got to watch the trailer. (1) I can see the Sherman Brothers' kids' point. (2) PG-13, huh? (3) I still really want to see this.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA This looks like a cool movie. What an interesting story to bring to life. Tom Hanks as Walt Disney is still weird. Where'd he get that accent? Did Hanks not watch any of the old "Wonderful World of Color" pre-shows to get a flavor of Walt's speaking voice? Hanks is just too familiar -- I would have gone with a more unknown entity. Sure, Emma Thompson is well-known, but P.L. Travers is not, so it works. But as a trailer, it works for me. PS: Maybe the Sherman Brothers were a couple of goobers. Who can say for sure!
