By
Nicole Park
Published: January 24, 2010
Categorized in | Local News, News
King of Pop. Photo courtesy of MCT
The self-proclaimed king of pop, Michael Jackson, died in June, but his portrayal of heroic fictional character “Captain EO” is being brought back to life in Anaheim.
After months of speculation from the public, and repeated denial by Disney, last month Disneyland’s blog announced the February reintroduction of the 3D attraction to the park.
Disney spokesperson John McClintock said the re-release is a limited-time engagement and gave no closing date for the film.
“Our goal is to allow people who have never seen the film the opportunity to experience it for the first time. We also expect a large number of longtime fans who are anxious to see it again,” McClintock said.
Neil Middleton, 24, works in Disneyland’s entertainment department and attends Cal State Fullerton as an entertainment studies major.
“I think it will be a great way for the park to bring in old fans and gain new ones. I think his death created a new element for viewership,” Middleton said.
Like many members of younger generations, Middleton himself has only seen the film on YouTube.
“I appreciate his art and his work. It’s exciting for me, now that I’m older, to be able to see it now in its original form in the park that Michael Jackson himself loved so much,” Middleton said.
The 17-minute film ran at Disney’s parks from 1986 to 1997.
When asked if the film’s 13-year hiatus was a result of controversy surrounding Jackson at the time, McClintock said its retirement was due to the need for space for the “Honey I Shrunk the Audience” attraction, which was closed Jan. 4 to make way for its previous and near-future resident, Captain EO.
The film was directed by Francis Ford Coppola of “Godfather” fame and written by Star Wars’ George Lucas. Oscar award-winning actress Angelica Huston portrays the evil witch in the short movie to whom Jackson’s Captain EO must defeat for the sake of the universe.
Two of MJ’s own songs are featured in the galactic dancing sensation, including “Another Part of Me,” from his 1987 album, Bad.
The attraction includes fog, lasers and galactic stars, and with the use of 3D glasses, the audience is pulled into the middle of the adventure.
Kyle Reynolds, 27, a CSUF aluminus and cast member at Disneyland’s Tomorrowland attractions, has seen the film many times over the years it was in residence at the park.
“I remember seeing the lights turn into stars in the theatre and the magic of the entire planet’s transformation at the end. I am absolutely thrilled to see its return,” Reynolds said.
With the opportunity to bring in new fans and remind fans of the 1980s and ’90s of the film, Reynolds believes the older generations of EO lovers can introduce their own children to the film.
McClintock did not have a release date for February, but said the attraction would open sometime during the month.
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why do you say self proclaimed? can you verify a statement he actually said that he was the king of pop?
it amazes me that journalists claim that michael proclaimed himself as king of pop,they rarely do any research before they write their stories.It was Elizabeth taylor who first called him the king of pop,rock and soul when he was receiving an award at the soul train awards in 1989.thank God the clip is there for everybody to see in you tube
even if he had proclaimed himself king of pop would that have been far from the truth.his records speak for itself you can reference guinness book of world records
please you guys gave him enough grief in life please try and give him some respect in death,hope we are not asking for too much?
Still using “self-proclaimed.” That’s some old copy from previous stories written by uninformed psuedo-journalists. Ms. Park may want to be careful about following that line.
Now, if I can get past the first reading stumbling block, I can attempt to read what may be a good article. I might even stay on the page long enough to see the advertisers.
I am so sick of uneducacted “self proclaimed” journalists.
Wow, you guys are lame. Michael Jackson may not have been the FIRST to “proclaim” himself King of Pop, but you’re stupid if you don’t think he reinforced it & did indeed refer to himself as such. The article never says he was the FIRST to coin the title. Also, though one writer is credited, a lot of other editors change wording, such as copy editors and news editors, I’m sure.
Calm down. I can’t believe you find controversy in such a tame piece.
MJ fanatics are crazy. He’s dead. Chill.
The King of Pop has left the planet! But why is this poor guy still a hero? What June Schwartz can’t say, is still a big secret….so is it social engineering? or do big Corps. have [TO A WRAP BEAT NOW]“to much invested— to let the king of pop—-and the money train stop”
“Oh ya” I did say Wrap! “IT’S A WRAP”
I REMEMBER THE CAPTAIN EO WHEN I WAS A KID I KINDA GLAD TO SEE IT COME BACK. IM KINDA TIRED OF THE HONEY I SHRUNK THE ADUIANCE.
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i will really miss the King of Pop. michael jackson is truly the best pop artist in this lifetime.*.-
sadly, the King of Pop will never be coming back again, oh i missed Michale Jackson~”