Pap's Crazy Theme Park Idea: Muppet Vision 3D 2?
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 10:30 pm
So while I was writing that huge post about Jim Hill's rant, I began to think further about Muppet Vision 3D. In my thread, I used it as an example of a WDW attraction that may need to get updated or refurbished because it seemed to lack polish when I visited it last July. Then I got to thinking... if they were indeed to update it, why not go all the way and create a brand new Muppet Vision 3D movie?
Here's why I came up with that idea... When I saw the show last July, one of the TV monitors on the pre-show was busted. I thought "Well, shouldn't the TVs be HD TVs by now?". But then I realized that the pre show movie has been shot to make use of the 4:3 format. Not to mention that the pre-show has been built so that the TVs are surrounded by props.
So if they were to update it, they might as well go all the way. The Muppets was very successful with fans and critics, and most likely renewed interest in the franchise. So using the talent that made the movie a hit, they could do a Muppet Vision 3D Part 2, and incorporate characters like Pepe, Bobo and Walter, and the 4D effects could be upgraded so the immersion is better and the show more successful.
Now, I see that this would be a controversial choice since people adore the original movie. I loved the movie, it was hilarious. It was also the very last thing Jim Henson worked on regarding the Muppets, so Muppet fans would feel like Disney is ripping their hearts and doing a two step tango on them. Yet, Muppet Vision 3D I feel is in need of a deep TLC treatment, and I think going all the way with a brand new movie (or a remake of the original, that works too) would help it greatly.
Your thoughts?
Here's why I came up with that idea... When I saw the show last July, one of the TV monitors on the pre-show was busted. I thought "Well, shouldn't the TVs be HD TVs by now?". But then I realized that the pre show movie has been shot to make use of the 4:3 format. Not to mention that the pre-show has been built so that the TVs are surrounded by props.
So if they were to update it, they might as well go all the way. The Muppets was very successful with fans and critics, and most likely renewed interest in the franchise. So using the talent that made the movie a hit, they could do a Muppet Vision 3D Part 2, and incorporate characters like Pepe, Bobo and Walter, and the 4D effects could be upgraded so the immersion is better and the show more successful.
Now, I see that this would be a controversial choice since people adore the original movie. I loved the movie, it was hilarious. It was also the very last thing Jim Henson worked on regarding the Muppets, so Muppet fans would feel like Disney is ripping their hearts and doing a two step tango on them. Yet, Muppet Vision 3D I feel is in need of a deep TLC treatment, and I think going all the way with a brand new movie (or a remake of the original, that works too) would help it greatly.
Your thoughts?