Happy Birthday, alyx92! I hope your day is a special one for you. Now go out and have some fun and make it a very happy and memorable day =)

Today VF Staffer XFKirsten is celebrating her birthday, VF Admin Cavemandon celebrates his tomorrow. Happy Birthday to you both!

-Chris

Alyx, hope you have an awesome birthday. Hope you are able to have a great day full of surprises.
Hope you have a Zip a de Doo Dah Birthday.


- Griff


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Starting early this year since i'll be in Disneyland on Thanksgiving.

This is the sequel to the first Christmas story that I made a year ago. Let's make a new one.

Here's The First Story That Took Place Last Year: http://www.visionsfantastic.com/foru...s-story-24488/

Who wants to start?
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Happy Birthday to you, Ratty12345! I hope you're having an awesome birthday today! Enjoy!!

That's right fellow VFer's! The time has come for me to reveal to you the master list of movie release dates for next year! Now, I usually do this in January or February of the subsequent year I'm writing for because January 1st is the unofficial deadline for films to have "official" release dates by studios. Unfortunately, due to the pariah's of confused release dates this past year (eg: Shutter Island, The Wolfman, Nottingham, etc.) the studios have agreed to bump their deadline to November 1st to account for any last minute changes they make for the following year. So, without any further ado, I give you the release dates and sneak peek of the major films of 2010!

Disclaimer: Although these films and their release dates have been posted and confirmed by their respective studios, the studios reserve the right to change their release dates at any moment.

January

8th - Daybreakers (A somewhat unique vampire film set in the future where almost all of mankind has been turned into vampires. Starring Willem Dafoe and Ethan Hawke)

15th - The Book of Eli (Post apocalyptic thriller starring Denzel Washington as a man who carries a message that can save mankind)

15th - Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil (Sequel to the 2005 animated feature Hoodwinked)

22nd - Legion (Supernatural thriller starring Paul Bettany as the Archangel Michael, who is attempting to save mankind from the wrath of God)

February

5th - From Paris With Love (Action-adventure starring John Travolta and Johnathan Rhys-Meyers)

12th - The Wolfman (Remake of the original Lon Chaney film starring Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins)

19th - Shutter Island (Thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Ben Kingsly about a pair of US Marshalls investigating the disappearance of a convicted murderess from an island, fortress-like mental institution)

March

5th - Alice In Wonderland (Tim Burton's reimagining of the classic Lewis Carrol story)

26th - Clash of the Titans (Remake of the 1981 classic, starring Liam Neeson, Ralph Finnes and Sam Worthington)

April

2nd - Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too? (The next film in the Madea film series)

16th - Kick-*** (Film adaptation of the graphic novel starring Nicholas Cage, Aaron Johnson and Chloe Moretz)

16th - MacGruber (Film adaptation of the popular Saturday Night Live sketch)

16th - Piranha 3D (Remake of the 1978 camp classic, but in 3D)

23rd - Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps (Sequel to the 1987 film starring Michael Douglas and Charlie Sheen)

30th - A Nightmare On Elm Street (Remake of the 1984 horror film starring Jackie Earl Haley)

May

7th - Iron Man 2 (Sequel to the 2007 smash hit starring Robert Downey Jr.)

21st - Shrek Forever After (5th film in the Shrek series featuring all of the original characters returning)

28th - Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Film adaptation of the popular video game starring Jake Gyllenhall)

June

11th - The A Team (Film adaptation of the 1980's television show starring Liam Neeson and Sharlto Copley)

11th - The Karate Kid (Remake of the 1984 original starring Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith)

18th - Jonah Hex (Film adaptation of the 1977 and 2005 graphic novels starring Josh Brolin, John Malkovich and Megan Fox)

18th - Footloose (Remake of the 1984 original, with the cast being kept incredibly under wraps)

18th - Toy Story 3 (The next film in the Toy Story film series, presented in Disney Digital 3D)

30th - The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (The next film in the Twilight franchise starring Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart)

July

2nd - The Last Airbender (M. Night Shyamalan's adaptation of the popular animated television series)

7th - Robert Rodriguez's Predators (Remake/reboot of the Pradator franchise, following a group of people being hunted by none other than the iconic Predators; starring Adrien Brody, Topher Grace and Danny Trejo)

16th - Inception (Contemporary, sci-fi thriller directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Cillian Murphey, Ellen Page and Joseph Gordon-Levitt; this is another film being kept incredibly under wraps)

16th - The Sorcerer's Apprentice (Romantic, comedy/action adventure starring Nicholas Cage with no relation to the Fantasia segment starring Mickey Mouse)

August

13th - Friday the 13th Part 2 (Sequel to the remake of Friday the 13th released in 2009; rumored to be in 3D)

20th - The Expendables (Action adventure about a group of mercenaries out to overthrow a South American dictator; starring Sylvester Stallone)

27th - Resident Evil: Afterlife (4th film in the Resident Evil franchise, starring Milla Jovovich; rumored to be in 3D)

September

24th - Guardians of Ga'Hoole (Film adaptation of the series of children's books by Kathryn Lasky, starring Hugo Weaving and Hugh Jackman)

October

22nd - Saw VII (7th film in the Saw franchise; rumored to be in 3D)

November

19th - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Part 1 (The first film of the adaptation of the final book in the Harry Potter series)

24th - Rapunzel (Disney animated adaptation of the classic fairy tale starring Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi)

24th - Red Dawn (Modern remake of the 1984, Cold War classic)

December

10th - The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader (3rd film in the Chronicles of Narnia series; first film to be released after the franchise was sold to Fox)

17th - Tron Legacy (Highly anticipated sequel to the 1982 Disney classic)

22nd - The Green Hornet (Film adaptation of the classic comic and television show starring Seth Rogen)


Now that you've seen the entire list, there are a couple things that I'd like to point out that I've noticed. First off, the summer lineup looks incredibly impressive and to be perfectly honest, also looks more epic than this past year's lineup. Second, there are a lot of films that are going to be released in 3D this year. As much as I enjoy these films with the expansion and revelations made in 3D technology, I believe they are going a little too far with them. A final observation I have made is that the Spring and Summer has an incredible amount of films being released where as the Fall and Winter doesn't have much. That may change at any time, but as of this moment, doesn't look like much.

Other than that though ;), the films I am most excited for are The A Team, Clash of the Titans, Inception, Shutter Island, Iron Man 2, Toy Story 3, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Legion, Red Dawn, The Wolfman and Tron Legacy.

And now, last, but certainly not least, my list of shame. These are the films I am not excited for in any way or form...


MacGruber (If you look at the track record for films based after SNL sketches, you'll see the odds stacked against this)

Piranha 3D (Really???)

Footloose (Leave the original alone! Especially if the rumors that Zac Effron is starring in it are true)

The Twilight Sage: Eclipse (No Comment)

The Sorcerer's Apprentice (First, why did they get Nicholas Cage to star in this? Second, way to capitalize off of those thinking this will be a Disney film)

Resident Evil: Afterlife (After seeing the failure of the last 2 films, I have a feeling this one won't be any better).

I'm sorry to get this posted so late in the day, but Happy Birthday wishes to both of you!! I hope you are both at Disneyland today to celebrate your special day =) Hope you had a great day!!

You know when you look at the Coca-Cola logo and there's that small (R) at the end? Why doesn't Disney have that? Seems like they should... -VJ

I am currently watching Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure with my 5 year old for the 5th time in a few days. I actually think this is a SUPER CUTE movie.... but I had to share a question my son asked me and get some insight :)

He said "Mom... if they have wings like bugs .... then why do they need pixie dust to fly?" Good question!! Why do they?? Tink runs out of dust and she has to walk everywhere....what good are wings if it's the dust that does the flying.... There has never really been a backstory explaining that... what does everyone else think? I personally think this is just one of those things they didn't properly think all the way through.

Have you noticed anything else like this in other movies? Not like "oops, there's a boom in the shot" or "he was wearing a jacket, and now he's not". More like things contradicting other things in the storyline. Just wondering :) Oh, and what's with the wings and pixie dust???

The Walt Disney Treasures "Zorro" Seasons 1 & 2 are AWESOME! The original black and white episodes. At the end of each episode is the "Next Week" highlights that aired with each episode. Each season comes in a BLACK tin with yellow lettering....very nice! Each season comes with a lithograph...one is Don Diego and one is Zorro. They also include collectible Zorro pins.
The episodes have been digitally remastered and look very clean and nice. When I get the chance, I will scan and post the lithos and pins! Definitely much better than the "colorized" versions they released through the Disney Movie Club!

I was hoping you could answer a couple of questions about Android and Behold2...

Could you tell me what your experiences have been with Android vs. iPhone softwares, and how you think the two operating systems compare (weaknesses vs. strengths)? And what will Behold2 have to offer that is special in the hardware department? In other words, How does it measure up against iPhone?

I know there are a ton of reviews out there, but I'd like to hear a testimonial from you, since you are very technically savvy, and don't have any bias between the two products.

I really want to get rid of my iPhone, not because of the hardware or the apps, but because the service plan is insanely expensive and AT&Ts network coverage is AWFUL. Android has a lot to measure up to, but if it's great, then I would gladly go to another carrier.

Hope you have time to answer. If not, could you link me to some of your favorite review sites for Android? And could you point me to the community spot that you would use to get Apps for Android?

Thanks,

MU

Happy Birthday to you, DisneyFreak07! Just think, one more year until the big one!! I hope you have a wonderful day today =)

A big Happy Birthday to both of you!! Wishing you both a wonderful day with lots of special moments. Have a great day!!

It's gotta be candy corn allllll the way!

I am extremely upset right now.


I am a senior in high school.

At the end of the year, Seniors are supposed to go to Grad Night. I'm guessing some of you did.

But no.. The majority of students said that Disneyland is too crowded that night, and Magic Mountain isn't, so they want to go there. I guess its also cheaper. We are going to take a vote on it soon. One school in my district already voted and is going to Magic Mountain.

What is happening to the traditions!?

Yes, I know Disneyland is crowded that night. But just being there on Grad Night is the point.


Any thoughts on this? Is this happening to some of you?

Welcome, all! I am pleased, proud, glad, and every good adjective to present you with:

ANOTHER EPIC POP CULTURE STORY!!!

Previously on the last Epic Pop Culture Story...

"So, you got any sevens?" Bart asked Chuck, the shape-shifter fairy from Bikini Bottom. D was in the back of the speeder, filing her nails, while her assistant was holding up a copy of a teen magazine with Robert Patinson on the cover and feeding her a chocolate-covered biscotti.

"No: Go fish." Chuck responded. DHI was next to him, typing away on his laptop.

It wasn't until Captain Kirk noticed DHI typing up "Another Epic Pop Culture Story!" did he say something. "Please, no more! We just found the Coke formula, now what?"

DHI responded, "The relic of- Greetings, readers! I suspect you want a play-by-play of what happened?"

Suddenly, a flash of white came from no where.

"My name is Captain James T. Kirk," Kirk told little Fred in Idaho, just after Judy had left. "How would you like to join me on a quest to stop the evil Darth Vader?"

"AVADA KEDAVRA!" Shouted the cloaked figure first seen in Far Far Away with its original name. A giant foot belonging to Gumby came from the sky and crushed Fred. A scream came from Mushnik's. Kirk and Luke were seen in the trunk of a New York taxi cab driving Kirk around. It stopped at the Around the Clock Cafe where Nicky and Rod were bickering like a married couple.

"Wait a minute, that's not how it happened!" Rod said, pausing the flashback film. "Kirk met Casablanca, then he walked to the cafe, where he met us!"

DHI said, "Just forget it!" With that, the film restarted. Nicky and Rod looked straightforward, smiling, each with clips of each character fading through the corners. Suddenly, clips of the Searchers accomplishing tasks also faded through until they got the Coke madness game. The strategy guide fell from the sky and into Larry's hands. DHI, D, and a little blue dog jumped into the Star Speeder. Now, they had dug up the Mirror of Erised, and they were at the North Pole, speaking to Santa. Each Searcher awoke in unison, with a bottle dropping on Ron's head saying Part 2 of Epic would begin with a musical number almost ensuing.

"Oooohhh.... we're off to--" DHI sang until Kirk looked at him, raising his brow.
"See the lizard, the wonderful lizard of Oz!" DHI continued. Suddenly, all the trees, flowers, and even the sun had come to life and started singing!

Happy Birthday, penning126! It's the big 4-0 for you! I just wanted to take a moment and wish you a very happy day =) May your 40's be a memorable decade for you.

Hey there, folks!

I was wondering if you guys knew more about the iPhone than I do. Which is very likely.

In which case, I was wondering... can you get different "themes" for the iPhone, and if so, do you know where to get a legal, licensed iPhone Disney theme?

Thanks.

I see we have a thread about scary movies for Halloween, so how about books? Anyone read a scary book at Halloween? Or just share a book you think is scary and have read some other time.

The scariest book I have ever read was the Exorcist. I read it right after the movie came out. First I went to see the movie and then read the book. I swear, I could not sleep! I was fine with the movie, but the book was freaking me out!

I also read Mary Reilley, which was based on the movie (with Julie Roberts) about Dr. Jeckel's maid. That was pretty tense.

Of course, Dr. Jeckel and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevensen, was pretty good - although short. Makes a better movie, although the way the story is written is just wonderful. I like the movie version that has Spenser Tracy playing Dr. Jeckel.

So, I just picked up Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at the library (I'm there right now) and absolutely will have to read that someday! It seems so easy to get into.

I created this thread out of sheer boredom & because I just had an interesting discussion with an old friend about what films he enjoys watching around Halloween. Since they don't market Halloween films as much as Xmas films it's a bit harder to class what I consider a perfect movie for this holiday. But it usually comes down to The Addams Family (Featuring an awesome job by Christopher Lloyd as Uncle Fester I may add), the original Halloween (remake just doesn't compare) & The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. So what are your guys' favourite films for this "haunted holiday?"

I'm seeking advice from some of you trained singers out there. I have taken voice lessons, but it's been a long time. I don't sing right now, except when I go to church and for pleasure to the radio. I enjoy swing tunes and standards. Okay, so here is what I want to know. When I want to sing a note I'm holding a little longer or stronger, the top back of my mouth gets to feeling like I am about to cough. Does anyone know what causes this and how I can exercise to stop it or should I try singing past it? Thanks!

I'll be making a trip to Disneyland this weekend and I am a huge iPhone 3GS user. I take pictures, record videos, and not to mention I'm on social networking sites like crazy. With the park expected to be mega-packed this weekend you can guarantee I'll be using it even more in the long lines. My question to you is, what are some portable battery/chargers you use or have heard of? My iPhone needs its juice on the go!

Does anyone have a disney themed tattoo or body mod? If so tell us what it is!

I know a lot of fellow Disney fans like me have purchased Disney ringtones... if you have what is it and why?

This is like all the other Holiday stories on VF. This one will be for Halloween. This story should star:
. Disney Characters
. Disney Villains
. Kingdom Keepers Characters
. VF members

I'll Start:


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It was about three hours after Disneyland's closing at 12 AM. Captain Hook, Maleficent, Ursula, And a bunch of Disney villains were discussing how to make Disneyland evil for the halloween season.

"Okay, now that Jack is decking the halls of the Haunted Mansion, what else shall we discuss?" Maleficent Asked


Meanwhile, Mickey Mouse............

Have you ever noticed how some movies are often unscrupulously edited to fit within a fixed range and for content, instead of just going 100%? :mad: Why do they do that? :mad: To me, that's like how Mr. Sir from both the book and movie versions of "Holes" says, "Once upon a time, there was a magical place where in never rained. The end." Why do they that? And more importantly, what can one do to see the movie in question in its entirety with almost no unscrupulous edits whatsoever?

One obvious solution would be to get a DVD of the movie in question, but wouldn't that mean to basically renounce TV (at least where movies are concerned) and dedicate your life to DVDs?

For any of you that enjoyed reading the Rob MacGregor, Max McCoy, etc. novels, there's a new Indiana Jones novel out. "Indiana Jones and the Army of the Dead" by Steve Perry. Just purchased it today. Once I'm finished, I'll come back here with my review of it.
If anyone else has already read it, feel free to post your thoughts on it!

It seems like many video stores across the country are going the way of the dodo? Why is that? I think I know why, in just two simple words: Wal-Mart, the evil monopolist. It and the Internet are taking over everything. What is going on? Why can't we have any competition? I thought monopolies were outlawed long ago.

Happy Birthday to you, Disneyland_DHI! I know you said you were going to be at Disneyland today, so enjoy your day and you can see this when you get home =) Have a great day!!