Originally Posted By pixiedust1 I wonder if Disney might consider moving some part of Pixar and their people into the animation studios at MGM... It would be a nice addition, since the animators are gone... I would love to see some of their technology. I'm sure that would boost attendance.... Pixar is hot now.. Maybe a name change would be appropiate for the park "DISNEY/PIXAR STUDIOS"
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I think that if nothing else, the MGM name for the park (Is that even still officially part of the name? I don't know the deal with the contract that well.) helps tell people what to expect. When I think of MGM, I think of the great classic films from the 30's and 40's. When I think of Pixar, I think of good films, but very recent. MGM just lends itself to people's expectations of the park. The main entry area and Sunset Bvld look very much like golden age of Hollywood that is represented (to me at least) by the name MGM. Although I think it would be great to see the studios being used again, I don't know if an addition to the name of the park is right.
Originally Posted By ChiMike I wouldn't like to see Pixar be added to the park's name either. Considering the past experiments with satellite production areas for WDFA, I can't see Pixar coming to Orlando. But who knows..
Originally Posted By pixiedust1 <<MGM just lends itself to people's expectations of the park.>> I know that over the last few years there has been talk about the name changing... possibly to Disney Studios, which at times has been listed that way on Tees and hats.. It was just a thought .. You never know...
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I believe part of the discussions before the purchase had to do with the PIXAR animators staying in their headquarters -- to ensure some degree of separation and also to ensure most of those animators would not bolt before or after the deal. Just something that I know was discussed in trade journals
Originally Posted By smeeeko Pixar won't leave Emeryville.. I don't see it happening. Not without some kind of fight for their culture I am sure. It was a number one priority as I understood it..
Originally Posted By pixiedust1 <<animators would not bolt before or after the deal. Just something that I know was discussed in trade journals>> >>don't see it happening. Not without some kind of fight for their culture I >> Well I agree in some respect... yes promises were made... this was a hypothetical question anyway... but, I was thinking a small contingent, simliar to the most Disney animators were in Calif, and they had small crew at MGM... anyway... how many mergers and buyouts were made with promises of leaving everything untouched... and a year or two later promises forgotten and changes made... never say never... when it comes to the corporate world...
Originally Posted By Labuda I'm sure Lasseter & Co weren't dumb enough to leave the location of their Animators out of the contract.
Originally Posted By pixiedust1 <<I'm sure Lasseter & Co weren't dumb enough to leave the location of their Animators out of the contract.>> Well I guess we won't know that unless someone can produce the contract... As I said before , I would love to see Pixar doing what they do best, for years I enjoyed the animation tour.. I'm sure a similiar tour at MGM would do well..
Originally Posted By smeeeko ^^ I personally believe they do what they do well because they are NOT under the constant observation of Disney or courious tourists. That's just me though. Besides Pixar is a small company.. you can't really just split it in half like that.. I don't think.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I'm sure Lasseter & Co weren't dumb enough to leave the location of their Animators out of the contract.>> You are correct. Pixar will remain HQed just where it is as a Disney division. As to reopening the Florida studio for animation, I just don't see that happening. It's sad because they created real magic, real art in that FAF Building. But Lasseter has enough to handle just rebuilding Disney's Burbank ranks, while making sure Pixar doesn't slip.
Originally Posted By demderedoseguys pixiedust- just for you.) <<Does it really matter as long as we have a good time when we visit ?>. Joking...of course
Originally Posted By pixiedust1 <<Joking...of course>> I understand... yes, all that matters is having a good time.. even inlcluding the Pooh Playground.. LOL...
Originally Posted By Skylardad Until WDW management remembers that The Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park was created to showcase the art of making movies and t.v. shows, (and even radio broadcasts), through innovative and interactive attractions I don't see the Animation Tour ressurected anywhere near its original form. However, when Mr. Lasseter can get to the theme park portion of his job, his love for animation (drawn or CG) may re-kindle the essence of the original attraction. It was a very cool tour and should be there.
Originally Posted By leemac I honestly don't know how they managed to work properly with people gawking at them as if in a fish bowl. It just didn't make sense to me. You didn't really see that much anyhow. Guests would also complain bitterly about not seeing anyone after 5:30 or on the weekend either. It wasn't executed as effectively as it should have been. I'm probably in the minority when I say I'm glad D-MGM has moved away from being a working studio. It just had no sense of fun or adventure about it when you were just peering down onto the soundstages for shows like Star Search. Not interesting in the slightest. It just felt too Universal for me. A passive experience. D-MGM works best when it is trying to evoke an impression of Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Sunset Blvd does that to a tee.
Originally Posted By ChiMike >>I'm probably in the minority when I say I'm glad D-MGM has moved away from being a working studio.<< You still might be in the minority, but I'm right there with ya.
