Tag: Captain EO
Video: Interview with original cast members from Captain EO
This is the final video from yesterday’s Captain EO Tribute opening at Disneyland. Interviewed here are original “Captain EO” cast members Debbie Lee Carrington (played Idy), Renee Colette (dancer), and Gregg Sargent (dancer). They each weigh in on their experiences working with Michael Jackson, Francis Ford Coppola, and George Lucas.
(Video/interviews by Jeremiah Daws for Inside the Magic)
TweetVideo: Interview with Walt Disney Imagineer Rick Rothschild at Captain EO Tribute opening
At the official opening of the Captain EO Tribute at Disneyland on Feb. 23, 2010 was Walt Disney Imagineer Rick Rothschild who discussed how the attraction originally came to exist and offers insight on what was changed for its current “tribute” version:
(Video/interview by Jeremiah Daws for Inside the Magic.)
TweetVideo: Walt Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter talks Captain EO and Journey Into Imagination
At yesterday’s official reopening of “Captain EO” at Disneyland, Walt Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter was on hand to discuss the 3D film. With the return of this classic Disneyland attraction, he also discussed the feasibility of bringing back the original Journey Into Imagination at Epcot:
Video/interview by Jeremiah Daws for Inside the Magic.
I’ll be posting a few more interviews from yesterday’s event later today.
TweetVideo from inside the first Captain EO reopening showing
Here’s yet another Captain EO-related post. This time it’s a video from inside the theater just before the first official showing of the 3D film began, followed by reactions outside the theater.
I’ll be posting a bit more video from the Disneyland reopening in the coming days including an exclusive interview with Walt Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter.
Thanks again to Jeremiah Daws for covering this event for us.
TweetOfficial Disney photos from the Captain EO reopening at Disneyland
Here’s a great set of official photos released by Disney from this morning’s reopening of “Captain EO” in Tomorrowland at Disneyland.
“Captain EO” the classic musical spectacular that thrilled Disneyland Park guests from 1986 – 1997 is now open at Disneyland park. The attraction’s return to Tomorrowland provides new audiences the opportunity to experience the original 3D production for the very first time, as well as a nostalgic look back for longtime fans wanting to see “The King of Pop” in a rare performance created for the big-screen.
Victor Chupina, 6, of Los Angeles does his best Michael Jackson dance moves at the opening of “Captain EO” at Disneyland. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland)
Renee Colette, who appears as a dancer in “Captain EO” arrives at the first screening of “Captain EO” at Disneyland. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland)
Actress Debbie Lee Carrington, who portrayed “Idy” in “Captain EO” arrives at the opening of “Captain EO” at Disneyland (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland)
More than 500 audience members prepare for the first screening of “Captain EO” at Disneyland.
