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Corey Haim passed away yesterday due to an apparent overdose, he was 38.  His career was nuts in the 80’s, such as Lucas with Winona Ryder and Charlie Sheen, Murphy’s Romance with Sally Field, The Lost Boys with Kiefer Sutherland, License to Drive and Dream a Little Dream with Corey Feldman. He later joined Corey Feldman in a reality show The Two Coreys in 2008.

Our sympathy goes out to his family, friends and fans.

 For more information please visit the official site:

http://www.coreyhaim.us/

March ‘Monster’ Madness Will be held this year on Saturday, March 13th, 2010!

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BREAKFAST!

Start your day off by filling those tummies! Meet at Denny’s on the
corner of ORANGETHORPE and BEACH (North of Knott’s) between 8:00am & 8:30am. RSVP’s not required. For those who RSVP, I will make sure we get a table big enough for all of us!

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MARCH ‘MONSTER’ MADNESS
You are invited to a gathering to spend the day at Knott’s Berry Farm

ORGANIZED BY: Bunny the Clown

WHO: For EVERYONE who WORKS at KNOTT’S SCARY FARM & their Family and CLOSE Friends!

WHAT: An Annual Gathering of Monsters

WHEN: SATURDAY, MARCH 13th, 2010, 10AM

WHERE: Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park

WHY: To bring all the monsters together for a day of fun. To return
to the place that makes this all possible!

HOW: Meet up at the front gates of Knott’s around 10am. Show up anytime.

It will be easy to find us. Just look for the large group wearing haunt gear!
MORE INFO: just send me a message!

~~TELL A FRIEND~~SPREAD THE WORD~~POST THIS ON ANOTHER GROUP~~

http://www.myspace.com/ksfbunny

The two-time Emmy Awards and three-time Golden Globe Awards winner Alec Baldwin and Grammy- and Emmy-winning actor and comedian Steve Martin will host the 2010 Oscars or the 82nd Academy Awards ceremony.It’s the second time in the history of Academy Awards that there will be multiple hosts. The first one happened in the 59th ceremony which was hosted by Chevy Chase, Goldie Hawn, and Paul Hogan.

Catch up Alec and Steve tonight live at 8.pm. on ABC

Well Howdy Friends!

I realized this morning that March snuck up on me…

Our next Disneyland Resort Outing will start near DCA, its been a while and I am jonesing for some good time spent in DCA. I plan on starting the day on GRR, I always have a great laugh on that attraction. And i am usually soaked.

It will be exciting to see the Paradise Pier Lagoon filled. Unfortunatly the World of Color will not be open yet… Maybe in time for the 1 year anniversary trip.

Captain Eo is now open in Disneyland and it is getting raves.

Because we will be so close to the Grand California Hotel & Spa , and we all love those nachos I am going to have us meet at White Water Snacks at 1400. I plan on eating my nachos and getting started around 1430.

As always, this is a no itinerary, come as you want event. You are welcome to grab a bite to eat or not, stay with the group, if there is one, or split off, you are free to do as you wish.

The park hours for the Resort on 3/14/10:
8am to 12pm for Disneyland
9am to 10pm for California Adventure.

AP Blackouts:
The California Select passport is blacked out

Closed for Refurbishments:
Mark Twain Riverboat
Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island
Sailing Ship Columbia
Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes
Orange Stinger Conversion to Silly Symphony Swings
Golden Zephyr

I am looking forward to seeing all of you there.

I have added Kuma at the Parks to the twitter verse.

Please follow KUMAattheDLR on Twitter, if you want to keep updated on where we are or where we are heading.

Please feel free to invite loved ones and friends along. The more the merrier.

Please feel free to comment, or message me if there are any questions.

Love lots!

Christ:)pher

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Disneyland’s Tomorrowland has just brought back Captain EO which opened in 1986. The Anaheim park is the only Disney park showing the film.

So here are my thoughts about the film, yeah it is dated but still holds up. The music and dancing is a gnarly flashback to the 80’s. The hair and costumes are rad! It’s like TRON and Flashdance had babies. The special effects all look rather well when compared to some of the way overally CGI effects of today. My only minor gripe and maybe it’s only because I am older but there are tons of editing errors. My favorite is the disappearing and reappearing Fuzzball game.

So what is is like to see the movie? The new neon sign out front is a nice upgrade from what I can remember of the original. The building got some much needed painting to the purple of the original. The queue has new lighting and snazzy flat screens are a sweet upgrade. Yellow 3-D glasses left over from Honey I Shrunk The Audience AKA HISTA are reused here, sorry no purple kids. The original chimes and twinkles futuristic music from before can be heard while waiting.  A updated version of the Captain EO logo can be seen on the overhead screen in the que. At the six minute mark a new Kodak commercial runs on the screens. Next they run the full behind the scenes pre-show trailer from the past, which is way cool. Look for more big hair, leotards, leg warmers, that blond chick that must have been someone girlfriend at the time, the CAT’S T shirt, Coppola looks the same, Lucas all young and stuff.

The doors open with the space sounds of Captain EO. 

The movie begins and although the stars on the screen become three dimensional, the once awesome star field that appeared and set you out into space is gone. Also the theater laser effects are missing as well. I was disappointed by both. I think the laser effects would be the easiest effect to bring back.

To replace the effects that have been lost, the newer Honey I Shrunk The Audience AKA HISTA effects are used to enhance the show. Wind effects are used from HISTA as well as the  motion seats are used in scenes such as in the space battle and then to the beat of the music. The later does not work very well, the beats are a bit off. I had one screening in which the motion seats did not kick on during the music dance sequence and it was a bit better.

My biggest and major issue is the press release from Disney saying that this is a  new 70mm print. A simple fact is that reprint of a negative is different from a restoration of a negative. This appears to be a brand new copy of the film. But the film that was use to make this reprint has very noticeable specs of dust and blotches. Also the color timing is off such as some blacks looking more blue in tint.

Finally the ghosting can be really bad, side view seats and front rows are the worst.

Ok I am done complaining. What can I say about the film? Simply put every screening I have attended and once the movie ends, everyone cheers and good majority will stand up to give the film a standing ovation.

Thank you Disneyland for the Blast From the Past.

Pics from Captain EO:

Alice Madness begins tonight at midnight. I really hope this is awesome.  Look for a review coming soon.

http://adisney.go.com/disneypictures/aliceinwonderland/

Robert Olszewski Product Release & Signing
Date: March 13, 2010
Time: 9 AM to 11 AM
Location: Disneyana Shop, Main Street U.S.A., Disneyland® Resort

Event Information:
Renowned miniaturist, Bob Olszewski will be on hand for a special appearance and signing for the launch of these memorable pieces. Bob has exquisitely captured each minute detail of the “Alice in Wonderland and Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride” attractions, from the exterior to the interior scenes which include white rabbit, cheshire cat and Alice as she makes her way through the attraction and Mr. Toad who has set his course for adventure. A special plaque will be adhered to the bottom of the base for the first day of release. Sculpture comes complete with certificate of verification. In addition, also available will be the newest Gallery of Light piece featuring a scene from Disney’s The Lion King, where Nala and Simba are reunited in the jungle after a long separation.

Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride and Alice in Wonderland Attraction Sculpture* - Special Features:

Detailed replication of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride attraction including the attraction vehicle in front, and the weather vane that is typically seen on the roof of the building
Detailed replication of Alice in Wonderland Attraction include external attraction components.

Two (2) interchangeable scenes from the attractions - Mr. Toad in his car as he tries to avoid the oncoming train; Alice in the attraction vehicle with White Rabbit and Cheshire Cat pointing the way

The Cheshire Cat appears in wall of rock in the Alice in Wonderland scene
The trash can in front of Mr. Toad’s manor is the on and off switch for lighting, so that the exterior of the attractions can be seen lit as nighttime

The “Mr. Toad and Alice in Wonderland” sculpture (8.75″H x 9″W x 4.5″D) will be offered for $345, plus tax. A limited number of sculptures will be available on the day of the event. Limit ONE (1) sculpture per Guest.   Read the rest of this entry »

Alice in Wonderland Product Showcase
Date: March 6, 2010
Time: 2PM - 6 PM
Location: Between Disney Vault 28 and D Street, Downtown Disney District

Immerse yourself in the world of Alice in Wonderland. Whether you consider yourself a more traditional fan or you like to push the envelope with our edgier film inspired product we have plenty “in store” for you, from apparel and accessories to art and collectibles. Be sure to visit Disney Vault 28 and D Street to see the latest offerings. Elements of this event will take place in Disney Vault 28 and D Street or outside between the two locations. Alice in Wonderland inspired offerings will include the following:

Tarina Tarantino Trunk Show with Sales Manager, Jennifer Goldstein. Disney Vault 28 - 2PM - 6PM
Mini Makeovers by Sephora. Outside between Disney Vault 28 and D Street - 2PM - 6PM
Alice in Wonderland Merchandise - Disney Vault 28 & D Street Read the rest of this entry »

Steel DragNolias
by Jeffery Rockey & Stephen JohnDirected by Stephen John
Auditions Sunday March 21st, at ten AM!
Call Backs are the same day. Be prepared for a 4 hour Audition Process.

Audition Requirements:

Please be prepared with a 2 minute FEMALE Comedic monologue
Please come with Heels, we will request that you walk in them at the audition so start practicing now if you are not comfortable with walking in them already.
If you have a Drag Persona, please bring pictures at a minimum. However, we would love to have her at the audition in the flesh if possible.
Please bring a list of ALL Schedule requirements / conflicts from April 5th through June 13th!
And yes, we would love to hear your best Southern accent!
General Show Note: This show runs as the late night offering, after Steel Magnolias at Stages in Down Town Fullerton on Friday and Saturday Nights.

For more info or any questions, please email: stagesoc@stagesoc.org

Play Synopsis

Similar in structure to the original source material, Steel Magnolias, except for the obvious; All Female roles are played by men in DRAG! Also, there are many more comedic moments in the show and we are not going to give a way until opening night!

Sufficed to say that, the character break down and setting is the same as Steel Magnolias. The action centers in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana . The play begins on the morning of Shelby ’s wedding to Jackson and covers events over the next several years, including Shelby ’s decision to have a child despite having CBS, (or more commonly known as Chronic Bitch Syndrome). Read the rest of this entry »