MUCH ANTICIPATED "DREAMVISION" INSPIRED BY THE HEART OF WALT DISNEY

(NEW YORK)
September 8, 2011

Determined to fill a "void" in the global children's and family entertainment market, The DreamVision Company has attracted much attention domestically and internationally with the recent "sneak preview" of one their key elements, the DreamVision proprietary CGI animation creative technical methodology. With the premiere of the internationally award winning animated short "Hooked", DreamVision opened a door that appears to have been strategically designed to appeal to a core family audience with classic simple values and emotional basics that have been lost in recent animated offerings structured to appeal to a "wide demographic" profile.

With the assembly of what is being called one of the most powerful teams in "family entertainment" under the direction of former Executive VP Entertainment Disney worldwide and Disney Legend Ron Logan, the stage is set for a re-definition of the genre as it now exists within the industry. In a recent interview, DreamVision CEO and Chairman, Rick Silanskas said "it is my sole desire to return to the heart and soul of the man that inspired me from the time I was a child and that was Walt Disney". And from all indications, the initial preview offering from DreamVision seems to have struck a chord around the world that cannot be silenced.

With a clear and concise core brand philosophy that encompasses the bottom line base for success within the family entertainment industry inclusive of motion pictures, animation, music and theatrical, DreamVision may be just what the doctor ordered in a market that has definitely indicated a desire for high quality wholesome family entertainment with a return to the roots defined by Walt Disney himself.

The DreamVision Company will soon announce final plans for their new global studio center and animation facility to be located near Dallas, Texas.


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Happy Feet 2 On The Way

  Worth a look!: Gavin

"HAPPY FEET 2" TRAILER DANCES ITS WAY BACK INTO OUR HEARTS

Cute alert! The adorable, dancing penguins are back for Happy Feet 2.

The teaser trailer, which was released on Thursday, shows the penguins singing and dancing to hits from LL Cool J and Justin Timberlake. Elijah Wood reprises his role as Mumble, who is now all grown up and raising a son of his own now. In the film, Mumble has a problem because his son Erik is reluctant to dance and runs away.
Watch the trailer and let us know what you think.

Other celebs lending their voices for the film include Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Robin Williams and Sofía Vergara. The 3D spectacle will hit theaters on November 18, 2011.

DALLAS, TEXAS AREA ANNOUNCED AS NEW GLOBAL STUDIO HEADQUARTERS FOR DREAMVISION AND CLASSIC DISNEY TEAM

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(NEW YORK)
September 1, 2011

Following the press statement interview on August 31, 2011 from DreamVision Chief Creative Officer, Ron Logan (http://vimeo.com/28423121), it was confirmed late today that The DreamVision Company will soon call the Dallas, Texas area their new home. The announcement followed expanded rumors over the past several months that DreamVision was considering re-locating their global studio headquarters including the award winning DreamVision Animation division currently located in South Africa.


During the past several weeks, The DreamVision Company has been the focus of expansive interest within the industry as their highly valued specific brand of "family entertainment" has captured the attention domestically and internationally with their acclaimed proprietary CGI animation creative technical methodology and impressive slate of animated featured length motion pictures, live action family dramas, Broadway shows, world music events, theme park and resort destination development and core brand infusion. Under the direction of Disney Legend, former Executive VP Entertainment Disney Worldwide and founder/first president of Disney Theatrical, Mr. Ron Logan and his team of classic Disney production talent, DreamVision is now clearly positioned to dramatically shift the children's entertainment marketplace. DreamVision CEO and Chairman, Rick Silanskas recently stated that he is dedicated to "a return to the core values and wholesome quality entertainment that Walt Disney himself defined which inspired me from the time I was a child".


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FAMILY FRIENDLY BOX OFFICE RECESSION PROOF

This is extremely timely  Read carefully
Gavin

Hollywood Rebounds
Recession Helps Box Office
by Glenn Stefano

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Hollywood -- According to U.S. government reports, our economy has officially been in a recession since December 2007. That comes as no surprise to most of us, who have battled the day to day pains due to the crisis. Many industries have collapsed such as the auto and retail sectors. However, one unusual bright spot comes out of Southern California... Hollywood! The film industry is actually reversing its fortunes due to tough times, after years of erosion due to digital technology.

Historically the movie business has an upsurge in bad economic times, as people head to the theaters to escape from the daily headaches. Domestic box-office revenue went up in five of the past seven recession years dating to the 1960s, according to research compiled by the National Association of Theatre Owners.

While budget-conscious consumers in today's economic downturn may hold off buying that 50-inch plasma television, “it seems they can always pull together the money to go to the movies,” film historian and critic Leonard Maltin said. “They're not making a monthly commitment or a down payment. They're just shelling out the 10 bucks.”

Not only is going to the movies a release from the economic downturn, it is also an affordable guilty pleasure. “Most people would believe that offers a very good value. It's certainly much cheaper than a psychiatrist,” said Dan Glickman, who heads the Motion Picture Association of America, Hollywood's top trade group. “To go into a darkened room where nobody can find you for two hours is great therapy, particularly when times are bad.”


Amid America's longest and bleakest economic bust in the 1930s, movie attendance tumbled initially as investment money for films dried up. But in the heart of the Depression from the early to late 1930s, attendance shot up. While detailed box-office figures were not released back then as they are today, as many as 4.6 billion movie tickets a year were sold in the 1930s – three times more than in the best year of modern times. And the U.S. population during the Depression was less than half of today's 300 million.

Some would go as far to say that the family friendly movie business is recession proof.
Studio executives note that during the Great Depression, when more than a quarter of the country was out of work, people still scraped together dimes to see the latest motion picture.

Highly Valued DreamVision "Hooks" The Global Family Entertainment Market: The New Disney/Pixar?

Scene from "Hooked"
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(New York) August 29, 2011
In one of the most strategic moves in recent entertainment history, The DreamVision Company has captured the attention of the global market with the pivotally designed release of their animated short "Hooked" (http://vimeo.com/19475041)  revealing elements of their new proprietary emotionally driven CGI animation that has been under wraps for nearly 10 years. The new short has been garnering international awards and attention worldwide including the "Golden Panda Festival China 2011".

This move comes on the heels of the expansion of their highly coveted team of classic Disney talent under the direction of former Disney Executive VP Entertainment worldwide and Disney Legend 2007, Ron Logan. The unprecedented assembly of what is now being called "the most powerful and valuable team in children's and family entertainment" has set forth the horizon of a new era for the industry as DreamVision prepares to infuse a well defined global brand encompassing CGI feature length animated product, CGI animated television, live action feature length motion pictures, the new DreamVision music division and live theatrical Broadway productions helmed by Ron Logan. Mr. Logan was also the founder and first president of Disney Theatrical (Beauty and the Beast: A New Musical, Lion King, etc).

In recent weeks, DreamVision has been carefully positioning key elements inclusive of a rumored corporate production transition to Texas with an expansive footprint to include possible accelerated efforts within their theme park and resort destination plans. DreamVision has been very carefully maintaining their core brand values wholly inspired by the early days of Walt Disney to insure a "safe place" for families and children and a return to basic wholesome entertainment.With the "Dream Team" now fully in place, DreamVision is now in a clear position to completely re-define the current children's market within all sectors including theatrical, television and retail.

Considered one of the most highly valued entities within their respective field, The DreamVision Company is clearly positioned to fill a much needed void in children's entertainment worldwide and take their respective position of leadership. The initial core brand infusion will include the much anticipated CGI animated musical "Anna", based on a true story, the live action drama "Unshakable", the CGI animated television series "Anna and Friends", a worldwide live musical celebration, live theatrical childrens touring show and a new Broadway musical to be produced by Ron Logan (Beauty and The beast: A New Musical, etc). In addition, DreamVision has recently contracted to produce a new CGI animated feature under the DreamVision Animation core brand.



 

Is Hollywood Ruining Children's Movies

 Very interesting!  Very timely -Gavin

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Is Hollywood Ruining Children's Movies With Adult-Focused Content?

By Hollie McKay

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Gone are the days when children’s films were just that – children’s films.

In Hollywood today, movies that are animated or kid-orientated are made and marketed as “family films,” meaning they have become increasingly laced with adult jokes and references to appeal to a more mature audience.

“We’ve always wanted to make the kind of movies that we like to watch. I love taking my sons to the movies, but more often than not, my wife and I would either go to a movie that wanted to see and it was sort of inappropriate for the kids and we would be bored,” director and chief creative officer at Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios, John Lasseter, told FOX411’s Pop Tarts column. “I always wanted to make a movie that played for adults and was great for kids as well.”

And in modern children’s movies as a whole, there is no shortage of not-so G-rated jabs and gags specifically designed to go over kids’ heads.

In the first “Cars” installment the giggling female vehicles “flash their headlights” at Lightening McQueen, a fishing rod with Barbie legs is referred to as “a hooker” in “Toy Story,” and Johnny Depp’s “Rango” was rife with smoking, gun showdowns, nooses and naughty words (“hell,” “damn,” “tart” and “trollop”.) Meanwhile, Syndrome exclaims that Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl got "biz-zay!" when he notices their children in “The Incredibles,” and “Finding Nemo” cleverly falls short of some explicit language: “Don't you guys realize we are swimming in our own—!" "Shhh! Here he comes.”

But are filmmakers trying so hard to entertain adults that the youngsters are now the ones left in the cold?

“It takes a deft hand not to take the adult-oriented bits too far. If the balance is not handled properly the kids might be the ones glazing over,” said Hollywood entertainment and pop culture expert Scott Huver. “Too much adult-centric content might leave children feeling puzzled and left out, and possibly even prompt some questions their parents would rather not answer just yet. Yet too little material to engage adults may leave parents feeling a film is too tame, simplistic and ‘uncool’ for their kids. But as the pressure for big box office performance and cool cred increases for the often highly lucrative family fare, it’s likely some filmmakers may end up trying too hard to make both the kid and grownup audiences happy and wind up missing the mark for either of them.”

According to Craig Detweiler, film scholar and director of Pepperdine University’s Center for Entertainment, Media and Culture, these “family” films of the 21st century might be too modernized to become classics.

“The evergreen nature of the early Walt Disney films demonstrates the fact that you don’t have to overload on pop culture references that will not pass the test of time. At this point, I would say the more hip animated films like ‘Shrek’ may not endure because over their overemphasis upon contemporary humor and references,” Detweiler said.

Adult innuendos aside, some experts are also concerned that the morals and messages of these films are now too focused on fueling young, impressionable minds with political arguments.

Last month Pixar’s “Cars 2” pushed the message of alternative fuel and portrayed traditional gasoline as the villain, 2008’s “Wall-E” centered on the dangers of pollution, human destruction and obesity, 2009’s “Astro Boy” was criticized by some for championing Marxist ideologies, and the Oscar-winning “Happy Feet” hawked an obvious stance against global warming and overfishing. 

So is it all becoming a bit much?

“Hollywood has been putting politics and heavy messages into so-called children's animated fare instead of just trying to tell timeless stories like ‘Snow White’ or ‘Pinocchio.’ Directors and studios know that many parents will take their kids to see the films, so it is almost as if they feel obligated to ‘add’ some kind of message so adults will walk away thinking about something,” said Rob Weiner, popular culture librarian Texas Tech University. “Much of the storytelling in ‘classic’ tales has been lost. It is important to remember that classic films had that human element which left the audience uplifted.”

 

“The pace of life is pretty fast today. We’ve got a lot of things vying for our attention. The nice thing about the 100-acre wood is you can go, sit down with Piglet and have some tea and just enjoy being with friends,” director Stephen Anderson told us. “That’s never going to go out-of-style.”

DreamWorks Animation SKG Line Up Announced

GLENDALE, Calif. -- DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) today announced its feature film release slate through 2014.  The Company's current plan features six original films and is anchored by three sequels based on its hit Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar and How to Train Your Dragon franchises.
DreamWorks Animation's theatrical release schedule is currently planned as follows: Kung Fu Panda 2 for May 26, 2011 and Puss In Boots for November 4, 2011; Madagascar 3 for June 8, 2012 and Rise of the Guardians for November 21, 2012; The Croods for March 1, 2013, Turbo for June 7, 2013 and Me and My Shadow for November 8, 2013; Mr. Peabody & Sherman for March 21, 2014 and How to Train Your Dragon 2 for June 20, 2014.