'Meet Dave' can flop, it won't hurt Murphy Jul 14, 2008
The Haunted Mansion (2003). Based on the Disney theme park ride, it features Murphy as a real estate agent who schleps with his family to check out a creepy old house. (MSNBC -- News)
Journey adds dimension that enhances classic tale Jul 13, 2008
We've seen theme park rides become movies (Pirates of the Caribbean, The Haunted Mansion), but this is the first time a movie clearly seems designed to become a roller coaster. The finale takes place with the protagonists in the skull of a dinosaur, there's an ocean raft that has a bumpy ride and there are runaway carts in an underground mine in a scene straight out of Temple of Doom. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Popular author delights Summer Sumpthin attendees Jul 2, 2008
But trouble comes to roost in the form of a wildfire, a dead actress and a haunted mansion. After hearing her (Haines) read the excerpt from this book, Im looking forward to reading all of them, said Ruth Thomas. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Disney movies: Coming to a Web browser near you Jun 11, 2008
Haunted Mansion airs on TV June 28 and online June 30-July 4. Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen is on TV July 5 and online July 7-11. (CNET News)
Walt Disney's Nine Old Men Jun 3, 2008
After finishing his work on 101 Dalmations, Davis started a new career: designing Disneyland attractions like the original Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion. Ollie Johnston. (Suite101.com)
Step right up and buy a piece of Indiana Jones May 20, 2008
Dr. Jones joined forces with Mickey Mouse in 1989, and the attraction is on the elite short list of those in the park which offer a FastPass, in the same league as the Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain, which means that its a good place to stand in line for a long, long time even by Disney standards. The stunt show, complete with rolling boulders and exploding airplanes, is a favorite among park guests for its shtick of pulling volunteers from the audience to act as extras. (MSNBC -- News)
Bhoothnath, a sweet-natured fantasy May 13, 2008
Bhoothnath gets going when Banku moves into a haunted mansion with his parents (played by Juhi Chawla and Shah Rukh Khan), and the early scenes set a tone thats at once childish and childlike. I did find myself getting restless every now and then when is the story going to get going, I kept wondering but the director finds interesting and inventive ways to appeal to the part of you that still responds to innocence and fun and wide-eyed wonder. (Newindpress)
Weekend events Apr 10, 2008
On Disneyland's bilingual translations in the Haunted Mansion: "You know what that means. That means there are Mexican ghosts coming over the border taking jobs from American ghosts. And you can't build a wall to stop them, 'cause they go right through!". Even more events. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Universal Studios attraction weds technology with old magician's trick Jan 2, 2008
They've been used for decades in theme park attractions such as the Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney Imagineering also recently debuted its own 21st-century version, a technique similar to musion, for illusions in The Seas with Nemo & Friends ride at Epcot. (Orlando Sentinel -- Opinion)
The long road home Dec 18, 2007
The crumbling Darul Aman, the old royal chateau built in the early 20th century by King Amanullah Khan, is pocked with holes from rocket attacks, standing at the end of dusty Darul Aman road like an abandoned, haunted mansion. I recall my father taking my brother and me there for picnics outside the chateau, but the flowers, trees and grass are long gone, too. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
'Enchanted': Disney in a blender Nov 27, 2007
He not only became an animator at Disney, he directed the studio's 1999 "Tarzan" before moving into live-action films as a director ("102 Dalmatians," "The Haunted Mansion"). When he read the script to "Enchanted," he says, it was very much a straightforward romantic comedy with the hook of the animated princess coming to life. (Los Angeles Times)
Costumes fit for a Disney princess Nov 21, 2007
Costume designer Mona May, who created the stylishly witty wardrobes for "Clueless," "Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion," "The Haunted Mansion" and "The Wedding Singer," was brought onto the project early on "when the animators were working on the faces and the body designs," May says. "We knew we had to translate the costumes from two-dimensional drawings to live-action human proportion.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Woman seen scattering ashes at Disneyland Nov 17, 2007
In "Mouse Tales: A Behind-the-Ears Look at Disneyland," author David Koenig said the park's Haunted Mansion had been the site of at least one previous ash-scattering. Koenig's book quoted an employee, whom he did not identify, who recounted the case of a small group of visitors who arrived at the Haunted Mansion on a Saturday night in December 2002. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Costumes from Disneys Enchanted at Mansfield Crossing Nov 13, 2007
Since then, she has steadily advanced the art of costume design with such films as Stuart Little 2, Master of Disguise and The Haunted Mansion. Critics from The New York Times, Women s Wear Daily, Vogue and other international publications noted her early work and propelled her into the spotlight. (Easton Journal, MA)
Infotainment Nov 8, 2007
Haunted Mansion HolidayCALIFORNIA: Nicollette Sheridan, star of ABCs Desperate Housewives, poses at Haunted Mansion Holiday, the seasonal Disneyland makeover of their Haunted Mansion. ap. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Eight taken to hospital after their SUV rolls Nov 4, 2007
chris wrote on Oct 30, 2007 10:19 AM:" ya it was my niece's next door neighbor they all was working at the richmond haunted mansion. It was good for theses high school kids anyway I guess the 15 kid was drivin but it killed my niece's next door neighbor he was 17 his name was AJ he was thrown from the car and suposeably ran over but nothin was said as to what caused it except they was turning or somethin and started swervin and then the car rolled but most of the kids was on there way to work in... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Survival Horror Nov 1, 2007
Released in 1982, the player must navigate a haunted mansion to find pieces of an urn while unlocked doors and avoiding ghosts. GameSpy writer Christopher Buecheler sums how the elements of survival horror apply to the primitive console game in. (Suite101.com)
Miami-Dade & Keys Halloween events Oct 26, 2007
Miami-Dade Halloween events - 10/26/2007 - MiamiHerald (The Miami Herald)
This is Halloween! Oct 26, 2007
Enjoy Disney's "The Haunted Mansion." Free. Century Branch Library, 7991 N. Century Blvd. 256-6217. (Pensacola News Journal)
Parade among many planned events Oct 25, 2007
he Haunted Mansion movie will be shown at Kraus Theatre at 6 p.m. Friday and onsters, Inc. at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. The Fortune Teller will be in the Pastimes building from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and more Halloween games will be at Grandpa John's Cafe. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Residents flock to local Halloween festivities Oct 22, 2007
Excitement overwhelmed hundreds of children as they filled the grounds of the Governor's Mansion Saturday morning for the annual Haunted Mansion event ... Angel said this is the fourth time she has brought Gavin to the Haunted Mansion and has an idea she will bring him several more times ... The annual Downtown Jefferson City Harvest Festival was held Saturday in conjunction with the Haunted Mansion. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Take your pick: Scary or kid-friendly Disney in Orlando Oct 13, 2007
Among the additions at the newly refurbished Haunted Mansion are a cluster of stairways to nowhere with ghostly green footprints that come into view. Tips. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Scary TV programs on tap Oct 10, 2007
text size Eddie Murphy and Marc John Jefferies encounter the spooky residents of "The Haunted Mansion," one of the offerings on ABC Family's "13 Nights of Halloween." Diversions. Loads of Halloween programming on tap. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
What Is G.I. Joe? Aug 25, 2007
"I wouldn't have jumped into this just because of the Hasbro-Transformers tie. Remember, Pirates of the Caribbean was a big hit, but Haunted Mansion not so much.". Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura added, "My experience with beloved properties is that characters, attitude and tone are even more important than plot. ... Paramount showed a great deal of confidence in Stephen's take, and our ability as producers to get this up and running for a February start. His passion for the characters and the... (IGN FilmForce)
Stephen Sommers to direct 'G.I. Joe' Aug 24, 2007
"I wouldn't have jumped into this just because of the Hasbro-Transformers tie. Remember, 'Pirates of the Caribbean was a big hit, but 'Haunted Mansion' not so much.". Di Bonaventura said the film has some of the elements that made "Transformers" work as a film. (Variety)
Imageworks in Motion on Three New Imagemotion(TM) Projects Jul 28, 2007
Redd came to Imageworks to be a sequence supervisor on Contact, and since has worked on Stuart Little, Stuart Little 2 and The Haunted Mansion. Jerome Chen, one of Imageworks' original employees, is currently the senior visual effects supervisor on Beowulf, for director Robert Zemeckis. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
How to make box-office gold Jul 7, 2007
There were also two musicals ("Chicago" and "Dreamgirls") and two themepark ride movies (the two "Pirates of the Caribbean" pics); "Haunted Mansion" and "The Country Bears" (also based on rides) didn't make the top 20 in their respective years. Biopics have proven a little more popular, pulling in $1. (Variety)
The next big (no)thing Jul 3, 2007
The Haunted Mansion (2003): Eddie Murphy starred in this film about a place where things (box-office receipts, plot logic) mysteriously disappear. Tower of Terror (1997): Inspired by a Disney ride that was itself inspired by The Twilight Zone, which might make you dizzier than the ride itself. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Movie: '1408' checks out; it's creepy Jun 21, 2007
Mike's a confirmed disbeliever, a man who advises that Disney's the Haunted Mansion is the best place to see ghosts and that the real value of supernatural stories is to boost business for forgotten little hotels bypassed by the interstates. Then Mike gets a postcard for the Dolphin Hotel in the heart of Manhattan bearing the message, "Don't enter 1408.". (Juneau Empire)
John Cusack enlivens spooky but silly 1408 Jun 20, 2007
But Mikes a confirmed disbeliever, a man who advises that Disneys the Haunted Mansion is the best place to see ghosts and that the real value of supernatural stories is to boost business for forgotten little hotels bypassed by the interstates. Then Mike gets a postcar 000010A4 d for the Dolphin Hotel in the heart of Manhattan bearing the message, Dont enter 1408. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Nancy Drew solves the modern girl blues. Jun 18, 2007
Unable to resist a mystery, Nancy chooses the decaying and possibly haunted mansion of a legendary movie star named Dehlia Draycott (Laura Elena Harring), whose mysterious and probably murderous death by drowning has never been solved. The house, leased to the Drews by the flamboyant real estate agent Barbara Barbara (Caroline Aaron), comes complete with trap doors, secret passageways and a strange caretaker named Leshing (Marshall Bell), who always turns up unexpectedly and always seems to be... (Los Angeles Times)
Emma Roberts Is The New Nancy Drew Jun 15, 2007
But Nancy takes refuge in a mysterious haunted mansion where a famous actress of yesteryear died mysteriously. "I never read the books when I was younger but I knew who she was such an iconic character," Roberts told The Early Show co-anchor Hannah Storm. (CBS News -- Early Show)
CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS Jun 12, 2007
Disney's Haunted Mansion making room for new ghosts - Orlando Sentinel : Television ... Yet as with the Pirates and Small World attractions -- considered classics partly because of their roots to legendary Disney designers and even Walt Disney himself -- The Haunted Mansion's loyal following presents both a blessing and a curse ... On Friday, the locked gate at The Haunted Mansion's entrance drew a steady stream of visitors who approached, grumbled and moved on. (Orlando Sentinel)
Disney's Haunted Mansion making room for new ghosts Jun 9, 2007
Tourists hoping to experience The Haunted Mansion at Disney's Magic Kingdom are being greeted by a "Closed for renovations" sign tacked to a locked gate ... Yet as with the Pirates and Small World attractions -- considered classics partly because of their roots to legendary Disney designers and even Walt Disney himself -- The Haunted Mansion's loyal following presents both a blessing and a curse ... On Friday, the locked gate at The Haunted Mansion's entrance drew a steady stream of visitors who... (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
'Monster Mash' singer dies Apr 27, 2007
This October 1996 photo provided by Disneyland Resort shows Bobby 'Boris' Pickett, performing his song 'Monster Mash' outside the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. Pickett, whose dead-on Boris Karloff impression propelled the Halloween anthem to the top of the charts in 1962, making him one of pop music's most enduring one-hit wonders, died Wednesday, April 25, 2007, of leukemia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'Monster Mash' singer dead at 69 Apr 27, 2007
This October 1996 photo shows Bobby "Boris" Pickett performing "Monster Mash" outside Disneyland's Haunted Mansion in Anaheim, California. ADVERTISER LINKS. (CNN -- US)
'Monster Mash' creator Pickett dies Apr 27, 2007
Associated Press This October 1996 photo provided by Disneyland Resort shows Bobby "Boris" Pickett, performing his song "Monster Mash" outside the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland in Anaheim. Pickett, dubbed The Guy Lombardo of Halloween, died Wednesday night at the West Los Angeles Veterans Hospital, said his longtime manager, Stuart Hersh. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Twenty-five American Workers Escape the Daily Grind to Live Out Their Dream 'Job' for a Day at Disneyland Apr 18, 2007
The most popular videos included a Princess-in-Waiting, who received more than 70,000 votes and a Haunted Mansion Butler/Maid who received nearly 50,000 votes ... Each winner will live out their ultimate Disney Dream "Job" in one of the five categories: Jungle Cruise Skipper, Pirate, Haunted Mansion Butler or Maid, Princess-in-Waiting and Disney Park Parade Performer ... As the Haunted Mansion Butlers and Maids steadfastly work to create the most chilling atmosphere in all of Disneyland, they... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Disney On Ice at BankAtlantic Apr 8, 2007
And, laugh-out-loud fun meets edge-of-your-seat excitement when everyone's favorite super family - Disney/Pixar's the Incredibles - experiences an ice show version of theme parks attractions like the Haunted Mansion, "it's a small world" and Pirates of the Caribbean. As the action gets a little too crazy, the audience cheers on The Incredibles to save the day. (The Palm Beach Post)
A Disney dream job in her sights Mar 21, 2007
These dream jobs include Disney Pirate, Parade Performer, Haunted Mansion Butler/Maid, Jungle Cruise Skipper and Princess-in-Waiting. Harper's dream is to be a Parade Performer. (Lompoc Record, CA)
'Music' scores at overseas box office Mar 12, 2007
8 million at 367 -- 21% higher than "Haunted Mansion." "Norbit" came in second in Germany, with $2. 4 million at540, and opened in Brazilwith $676,000at 138. (Variety)
Seas With Nemo & Friends at Epcot Feb 27, 2007
Guests board these "clamobiles," which are similar to the cars used in the Disney attraction The Haunted Mansion, and begin a journey through the story of Finding Nemo. Several different sections present short vignettes of scenes from the film, culminating with a final sing-a-long as the characters are magically superimposed upon the actual aquariums. (Suite101.com)
Their next big thing Feb 26, 2007
It s enough to make you think he s moving on to higher artistic ground, leaving behind the recent dark years of Pluto Nash, I Spy, Daddy Day Care and Haunted Mansion, doesn t it. Enter Norbit, Murphy s newest release, which found him in fat suit as a sassy, fast-talking woman named Rasputia. (Kansas City Star -- Entertainment)
Adrift at spirit-filled homecoming Feb 24, 2007
Cerd has artistic sights but grind-house tastes; atmospheric landscape shots and ingenious time-warp sequences are cheapened by unbelievable set design -- the deserted farmhouse is in as much meticulous disrepair as Disney World's Haunted Mansion ride -- and unimpressive special-effects makeup. While some of the subtler spookiness is mildly spine tingling, the big shocks are embarrassingly predictable ("Don't open that door!"), and the film falls victim to the cheesiest of scare-fare traps:... (Boston Globe)
IGN Movies Mailbag: 2/20/07 Feb 21, 2007
After I saw the success of the Pirates films, the failure of The Haunted Mansion film, and the rumors of the Jungle Cruise film, I thought of what other attractions would make awesome movies. Space Mountain came immediately to mind but as I thought more why not make a movie based on Tomorrowland itself. (IGN FilmForce)
Norbit may come between Eddie and Oscar Feb 15, 2007
He's had his share of hits (48 Hrs, Beverly Hills Cop, Trading Places and the Shrek movies) and flops (The Adventures of Pluto Nash, The Haunted Mansion). The Oscars will be handed out on February 25. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Disney Rides Again! Feb 15, 2007
The studio was trying the theme-park-attraction-to-movie-conversion with other properties as well, such as the not very successful The Country Bears and Haunted Mansion films. But when Pirates was released, it wasn't just successful it was huge. (IGN FilmForce)
Cage and Mendes on Ghost Rider Feb 13, 2007
" Y'know? Cage: Well, I have plans for her. Mendes: Oh, that's right. I'm gonna hold you to that. Cage: I'm working on it. Mendes: (Laughs.) Anyway. Cage: I want her to be the She-Hulk. Mendes: Wouldn't that be cool? Cage: That is what I'm working on. I have to talk to Avi about that. CS/SHH!: Did you read the David Goyer script? It was much darker. Cage: Yeah, that was a good script. It was really good. Steve Norrington of "Blade" was directing and David wrote that script and I was on board for... (Superherohype.com)
'Norbit' takes hefty bite of B.O. Feb 12, 2007
His most recent live-action laffer, 2003's "The Haunted Mansion," bowed to $24. 3 million. (Variety)
'Norbit' laughs all the way to box office glory Feb 12, 2007
Murphy had not had a starring role in a movie since 2003s The Haunted Mansion, but Norbit benefited from huge acclaim and publicity he has received for Dreamgirls, for which he is expected to win the supporting-actor Academy Award. He wasnt that visible on marquees in huge hits for a while, then suddenly every time you turn around, its Wow, what a surprise. (MSNBC -- Business)
'Norbit' Takes Weekend Box Office Feb 12, 2007
Murphy has not had a starring role in a movie since 2003's "The Haunted Mansion," but "Norbit" benefited from huge acclaim and publicity he has received for "Dreamgirls." Murphy is expected to win the supporting-actor Academy Award for that film. "Because I Said So," "The Messengers" and "Night at the Museum" rounded out the top five. (Click2Houston, TX)
Is this an Oscar winner? Feb 8, 2007
He's had his share of hits ("48 Hrs.," "Beverly Hills Cop," "Trading Places" and the "Shrek" movies) and flops ("The Adventures of Pluto Nash," "The Haunted Mansion."). Now, Murphy is in contention for the industry's top honors, which will be handed out Feb. 25. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Kid critics: Rated G Feb 4, 2007
The scenes were made up of kids' favorite rides: Space Mountain, The Haunted Mansion, It's a Small World, and Pirates of the Caribbean. All of these rides flow together in the show. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Chili Peppers confidential Jan 20, 2007
d. The Haunted Mansion. 14 Drummer Chad Smith is currently working on a side project called Chickenfoot with former members of what classic rock band. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Entertainment)
Theme parks galore Jan 19, 2007
Magic Kingdom, complete with classics such as the Haunted Mansion and Jungle Cruise, is open daily. SeaWorld Orlando 7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando, 1-800-327-2424 or 407-351-3600. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Audience can tour park without leaving seat Jan 16, 2007
The Incredibles meet up with Mickey, Minnie and Goofy and interact with the Pirates of the Caribbean and experience such attractions as Space Mountain, the Haunted Mansion and It's a Small World. Just judging from the story line, the production looks like a logistical challenge, and performance director Scott MacDonald agreed. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
