 
This film, starring pop singer
Michael Jackson, was the story of a
down-on-his-luck space Captain (Jackson) and his crew of zany
characters, who hold the responsibility of delivering "the gift".
This gift turns out to be Jackson's signature music style, singing
and dance. Using spectacular "4D" effects such as smoke, lasers and
fiber optic lighting effects, and not to mention a very LOUD
soundtrack, the film delivered a powerful punch, along with the 3D
film. After its run at the Magic Eye Theatre, Captain EO
had a short run in Disneyland Paris. The film was once shown on MTV
as well (but not in 3D).
Captain EO will return to Disneyland's Tomorrowland in January, 2010
for a limited run in the currently occupied 'Honey, I Shrunk the
Audience' Theater.
Captain EO was directed by Francis Ford Coppola, with the story by
George Lucas. The all-star cast included Angelica Huston,
Michael Jackson and
Dick Shawn, among others. The show
runs approximately 17 minutes. The film was produced for
approximately $1 million dollars per minute of film, making it one
of the most expensive films, per minute, of it's time.
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