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WALL-E Interesting Fact

#1 Post by PlacentiaSoccerMom » Fri Jul 04, 2008 10:57 am

In the scenes where WALL-E is watching "Hello Dolly" the male singer is a young Michael Crawford, from the musical Phantom of the Opera.

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#2 Post by Here's Fanny! » Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:30 am

PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote:In the scenes where WALL-E is watching "Hello Dolly" the male singer is a young Michael Crawford, from the musical Phantom of the Opera.
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I am probably one of the very few who think Hello, Dolly! instead of Phantom of the Opera when I hear the name Michael Crawford.

I even have the soundtrack lp. Ha!
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#3 Post by a1mamacat » Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:13 pm

Yes, saw this the other night as well.

It was most enjoyable
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#4 Post by gsabc » Fri Jul 04, 2008 2:41 pm

He also plays Hero in "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum", which we just watched from Comcast On Demand.

I was astounded when I connected that skinny geek with the Phantom. There's some brief momen in the Phantom cast recording during which he sounds the same as the old movie musicals, and my mind made the connection.
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#5 Post by lilyvonschtupp26 » Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:40 am

went to see Wall-e yesterday. It is my daughter's b-day and she chose the movie. Not a teenager anymore! Twenty and we all sat mesmerized by the movie. Loved it.

Any other Mac people here pick up on his reboot tone? It definitely was the sound macs make when starting up!

the trailers were all for Disney movies. anyone see the Chihuahua trailer? We all said at the same time, Is that the best Disney can come up with? We won't be dropping any money to see that one.

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#6 Post by PlacentiaSoccerMom » Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:51 am

lilyvonschtupp26 wrote:went to see Wall-e yesterday. It is my daughter's b-day and she chose the movie. Not a teenager anymore! Twenty and we all sat mesmerized by the movie. Loved it.

Any other Mac people here pick up on his reboot tone? It definitely was the sound macs make when starting up!

the trailers were all for Disney movies. anyone see the Chihuahua trailer? We all said at the same time, Is that the best Disney can come up with? We won't be dropping any money to see that one.

Wall-e is worth the price of admission
Maddie told me that Disney was coming out with a movie about dancing Chihuahas and I didn't believe her until I saw the trailer.

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#7 Post by TheConfessor » Sat Jul 05, 2008 12:00 pm

PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote:Maddie told me that Disney was coming out with a movie about dancing Chihuahas and I didn't believe her until I saw the trailer.
I think the real issue here is whether you and your daughter can restore the level of trust that existed before this incident.

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#8 Post by traininvain » Sat Jul 05, 2008 12:37 pm

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PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote:In the scenes where WALL-E is watching "Hello Dolly" the male singer is a young Michael Crawford, from the musical Phantom of the Opera.
I am probably one of the very few who think Hello, Dolly! instead of Phantom of the Opera when I hear the name Michael Crawford.

I even have the soundtrack lp. Ha!
I always think of How I Won the War when Michael Crawford's name comes up. Although, I did sell a large amount of Phantom CDs & cassettes back in the day.
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#9 Post by ulysses5019 » Sat Jul 05, 2008 1:46 pm

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PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote:In the scenes where WALL-E is watching "Hello Dolly" the male singer is a young Michael Crawford, from the musical Phantom of the Opera.
I am probably one of the very few who think Hello, Dolly! instead of Phantom of the Opera when I hear the name Michael Crawford.

I even have the soundtrack lp. Ha!
I always think of How I Won the War when Michael Crawford's name comes up. Although, I did sell a large amount of Phantom CDs & cassettes back in the day.

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#10 Post by silverscreenselect » Sat Jul 05, 2008 2:45 pm

traininvain wrote:
Here's Fanny! wrote:
PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote:In the scenes where WALL-E is watching "Hello Dolly" the male singer is a young Michael Crawford, from the musical Phantom of the Opera.
I am probably one of the very few who think Hello, Dolly! instead of Phantom of the Opera when I hear the name Michael Crawford.

I even have the soundtrack lp. Ha!
I always think of How I Won the War when Michael Crawford's name comes up. Although, I did sell a large amount of Phantom CDs & cassettes back in the day.
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#11 Post by MarleysGh0st » Mon Jul 21, 2008 6:49 am

I went to see WALL-E yesterday, and I'm surprised there has hasn't been more talk on the Bored about this outstanding movie. Can the Academy accept an animated movie as Best Picture?

Because, IMHO, it is.

By and large. :D

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#12 Post by Tocqueville3 » Mon Jul 21, 2008 7:00 am

MarleysGh0st wrote:I went to see WALL-E yesterday, and I'm surprised there has hasn't been more talk on the Bored about this outstanding movie. Can the Academy accept an animated movie as Best Picture?

Because, IMHO, it is.

By and large. :D
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#13 Post by PlacentiaSoccerMom » Mon Jul 21, 2008 7:48 am

I enjoyed the movie a lot, as did my kids.

Some of my friends did not enjoy it, they found it to be depressing.

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#14 Post by MarleysGh0st » Mon Jul 21, 2008 7:59 am

PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote:Some of my friends did not enjoy it, they found it to be depressing.
Cautionary tales tend to have depressing warnings.
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#15 Post by PlacentiaSoccerMom » Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:08 am

There was applause in my theater as well.

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#16 Post by minimetoo26 » Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:11 am

PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote:I enjoyed the movie a lot, as did my kids.

Some of my friends did not enjoy it, they found it to be depressing.
My b-i-l fell asleep. Which I can uderstand, since I fell asleep during Cast Away. Silence and lack of dialogue or soundtrack is good use of artistry, but can be sleep-inducing.

I haven't seen it yet, but I heard the short film at the beginning (Presto! ) is a must-see.

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#17 Post by MarleysGh0st » Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:16 am

minimetoo26 wrote:I haven't seen it yet, but I heard the short film at the beginning (Presto! ) is a must-see.
That is also excellent.

You should definitely see this, mini! Good clean enjoyment for the whole family. 8)

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#18 Post by ulysses5019 » Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:19 am

MarleysGh0st wrote:
minimetoo26 wrote:I haven't seen it yet, but I heard the short film at the beginning (Presto! ) is a must-see.
That is also excellent.

You should definitely see this, mini! Good clean enjoyment for the whole family. 8)
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#19 Post by MarleysGh0st » Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:20 am

ulysses5019 wrote:Were any rabbits hurt during the production? Or just a human?
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The human seemed to be getting the worst of the bargain. :twisted:

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#20 Post by Bob Juch » Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:13 pm

MarleysGh0st wrote:I went to see WALL-E yesterday, and I'm surprised there has hasn't been more talk on the Bored about this outstanding movie. Can the Academy accept an animated movie as Best Picture?

Because, IMHO, it is.

By and large. :D
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