
Jew
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Arabian Nights Closes on January 1st
Jew replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I'm surprised the show lasted this long! None of the dinner shows I have seen have been very good... -
Hollywood is weird like that. They don't focus on the stars, they focus on the franchise. I have no clue about the box office receipts from the first two Bill & Ted movies, but the fact that they're cult hits means nothing to Hollywood. They could have the dream cast of all A-list actors in the movie. If the suits don't think the name on the franchise will bring money, it won't get made. Hollywood only cares about one thing---$$$. Your statement is true when it comes to $200+ million budget films, where needing to become a franchise is almost essential to get a return. On smaller budget films, "being a cult hit" is a HUGE advantage, since they know it has a built in following that will most certainly see it at the box office, buy merch, and buy the DVD/iTunes/Amazon.
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^I don't think that is viable. As cliche as it is to say it, closers are not wired that way. They don't like to share. They like knowing they are THE guy for shutting games down.
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New Amusement Park planned for... Tracy, CA?
Jew replied to XYZ's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
That's not really a fair comparison, since Walt Disney had the foresight to see that the region was going to grow and had his media empire to support it. This is an unknown company banking on the population base being able to support a HUGE project. -
The east is so terrible, they'd have to try real hard to tank and not make the playoffs.
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TR: Thanksgiving in New York City 2013!
Jew replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Looks like you guys had a ton of fun! I only got to experience NYC for one day when I visited, but I instantly fell in love. Living in L.A. my whole life, I was blown away with a city that actually had personality! -
Photo TR : Copenhagen, Bakken, Tivoli Gardens, Bon Bon Land
Jew replied to Groteslurf's topic in Photo Trip Report Archive
Tomorrowland looks really impressive! I went to EDC last year for the first time and was blown away (and I'm not even a fan of that style of music). Tomorrowland looks to be on the same, over the top but completely awesome scale! -
NEWS: Cowabunga Bay coming to Las Vegas!
Jew replied to jedimaster1227's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
That is hopefully a good sign! -
Adventure City getting new coaster for 2013?
Jew replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^It looks like they are taking care in deconstructing it. I drove by again about a month ago and about half of it was gone. -
Skyplex Orlando Discussion Thread
Jew replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
My guess is I-drive. No better place for the ultimate tourist trap attraction. -
Kentucky Kingdom (SFKK, KK) Discussion Thread
Jew replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I don't want them to replace T2 because I need the credit! Seriously though, SLC's might be terrible rides, but they make for easy marketing as a big time thrill ride. So long as it is reliable for the park, I can't imagine it going anywhere for awhile. -
^All very valid points. Unfortunately for the refs (and us fans), stuff like that is such a slippery slope. The human error/judgement part of sports is both awesome and maddening at the same time.
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Hope the Dodgers will make an offer he can't refuse to stay a set-up man. He killed it.
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Marvel Super Heroes 4D in Las Vegas
Jew replied to KBrylczyk's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Same here. Yet somehow, they are in just about every tourist trap in the country and world! -
Tokyo Disney Resort Discussion Thread
Jew replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
The shirt sizes are also not friendly to most male visitors from the u.s. -
Should a Park Build a Doctor Who Themed Ride?
Jew replied to dropzonefan's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I think it would definitely have to be in the U.K. It's the current nerdy/hip thing to like in the U.S., but I don't think it has a mainstream following here. I personally haven't ever seen the show and don't have any inclination to do so. -
Western Conference > Eastern Conference. The Kings would be leading the East!
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I would disagree with you about building around Rose, but I agree about the Bulls being stuck. Rose is the hometown hero. They're stuck with him and need to pray he can recover. I also agree they are going to miss out a rebuilding opportunity, since the east is still pretty terrible and they will definitely make the playoffs.