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Tim Burton's Dumbo expands upon the classic story by adding more depth with the addition of human characters as the focus while still retaining the spirit of the original. In this version of the story, differences are still celebrated and dreams still soar.
The cast is impressive. Colin Farrell plays Holt Farrier, a circus star returning from the war, missing an arm and finding out that his wife has passed away during his absence. He is also struggling to connect with his two children. Max Medici, played by Danny DeVito, is the circus owner who places Holt in charge of his new elephant that is about to give birth. Mrs. Jumbo of course gives birth to Dumbo, who is instantly made an outcast because of his over sized ears. Holt's children become the exception and spend a lot of time with Dumbo and learn that he can fly. This becomes the hit of the circus and draws the attention of V.A. Vandevere played by Michael Keaton. Vandevere wants Dumbo for his Disneyland-like Dreamland. What will happen? Head to theaters on Friday to discover what happens.
The message of finding your own way and being true to yourself is powerful here, as is Burton's visual style. The grandeur of Dreamland, the colors of the locations and the clothing explode on the screen, the pure joy when Dumbo soars into the sky, none of which require any words is perhaps the greatest tribute to the original movie.
Colin Farrell, Danny DeVito, Eva Green, Nico Parker, Finley Hobbins, Sharon Rooney, Tim Burton (director), Justin Springer (producer), Katterli Frauenfelder (producer) and Derek Frey (producer)from Disney’sall-newfeature film “Dumbo” joinedcelebrityguestsfor the European premiere of the filmtonightat Curzon Mayfair Cinema in London. Check out images from the event and share them with your readers.
From Disney and visionary director Tim Burton, the all-new grand live-action adventure “Dumbo” expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight. “Dumbo” opens in U.S. theaters on March 29, 2019.
The toys hit the road in “Toy Story 4” alongside friends—new and old—foes and, of course, Forky. Filmmakers welcomed Christina Hendricks, Keanu Reeves and Ally Maki to the toy box today, revealing the three new characters they help bring to life.
Among the new faces is GABBY GABBY, an adorable, talking pull-string doll from the 1950s. But unfortunately for her, a manufacturing defect in her pull-string voice box has left her sounding anything but adorable. She has spent more than 60 years forgotten in the depths of a jam-packed antique store—her only companions are a band of voiceless ventriloquist dummies. Gabby Gabby knows someone will want her if only she can find a working voice box to repair hers.
Gabby Gabby is voiced by Christina Hendricks. “It became obvious right away that Christina was the perfect actress to play Gabby Gabby,” says director Josh Cooley. “She has the ability to sound inviting and friendly, then subtly become cold and terrifying in just a few words. It still gives me chills when I see Gabby’s introduction in the film. Also, Christina told me that she preferred playing with ventriloquist dummies over dolls as a kid. That’s when I knew it was meant to be.”
DUKE CABOOM is a 1970s toy based on Canada’s greatest stuntman. Riding his powerful Caboom stunt-cycle, Duke is always prepared to show off his stunt poses with confidence and swagger. However, Woody learns quickly that Duke has an Achilles heel: He has never been able to do the awesome stunts advertised in his own toy commercial. For years, Duke has been sitting in an antique store, constantly reliving the failures of his tragic past.
Duke Caboom is voiced by another great Canadian, Keanu Reeves. “The first time Josh [Cooley] and I talked with Keanu about the role, Keanu became Duke Caboom,” says producer Jonas Rivera. “Keanu was asking great questions that dug deep to find the soul of the character. At one point he stood up on the table in the middle of Pixar’s atrium and struck poses while proclaiming victory. It was so funny. It’s all in the movie and it’s all Keanu."
GIGGLE MCDIMPLES is a miniature plastic doll from the 1980s Giggle McDimples toy line. Giggle is Bo Peep’s best friend. Small enough to perch on Bo’s shoulder, Giggle is Bo’s confidant, supporter and advisor. “Giggle is Bo’s Jiminy Cricket—we’re able to get insight on Bo through their relationship together,” says Cooley. “Giggle is definitely the smallest toy in the Toy Story universe. She’s been stepped on, vacuumed up, and probably put up a kid’s nose in her time.”
Ally Maki voices the tiny character. “Giggle McDimples literally pops on the screen because of Ally’s personality and infectious energy,” says Cooley. “Nobody can laugh like Ally Maki."
BENSON is a classic, antique ventriloquist dummy, and Gabby Gabby’s right hand. He leads a small group of ventriloquist dummies that serve as Gabby's henchmen. With no person to give them a voice, these silent toys patrol the antique store with a looming quietness that is inherently unsettling.
“The dummies are, by far, some of the creepiest characters we’ve ever created,” says producer Mark Nielsen. “Our animators really leaned into the truth in materials for how our ventriloquist dummies move. Dummies’ bodies are soft with no structure, so our dummies’ arms just dangle and their legs bend backwards. Throw in their fixed expressions with their wide eyes and big hinged jaws and they’re nightmare material—in the best way possible.”
Colin Farrell, Tim Burton (director) and Derek Frey (producer) from Disney’s all-newfeature film “Dumbo” joined special guests to celebrate the Japanese red-carpet premiere tonight in Tokyo at Toho Cinemas Shinjuku. Check out images from the event and share them with your readers.
From Disney and visionary director Tim Burton, the all-new grand live-action adventure “Dumbo” expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight. “Dumbo” opens in U.S. theaters on March 29, 2019.
I was invited to check out a screening of Captain Marvel in the ScreenX format. For those of you not familiar with this format, ScreenX is the world's first multi-projection theatre technology that creates a 270-degree viewing angle of the movie you are watching.
Before the movie started, there is a video that explains how the ScreenX format works. While you are focused on what is taking place on the main screen, the side walls have projections on them to create an immersive experience. Think of this as similar to a VR experience.
Once the movie starts, the immersive factor takes hold. The action sequences are stunning in ScreenX. If there is anything that breaks the feeling of immersion is that the effect does not last for the entire movie. I found myself having to re-acclimate myself each time the side walls came on.
Take a look at the below video to see how ScreenX compares to a regular screen.
ScreenX is an interesting concept and I encourage you to experience it for yourself. I hope in the future the format can be extended for the entire movie.
To learn more or to find a theater with ScreenX near you:
