[🌎 Universal GB] General Discussion

[Matt N]

That's a legal and ethical minefield mate!

As long as Fox and Lloyd were on board with it (which I’m sure Universal would make sure they were), I’m not sure what the issue would be. As said, they’ve done it in films before, if I’m not mistaken.

 

[Dave]

Although legally yes I think they would only do that with the actors permission to avoid bad PR.

 

[Bert2theSpark]

I don’t really want to think about it, but it’s entirely possible that neither Christopher Lloyd and Michael J Fox will be alive when the BTTF coaster opens.

 

[DiogoJ42]

As long as Fox and Lloyd were on board with it (which I’m sure Universal would make sure they were), I’m not sure what the issue would be. As said, they’ve done it in films before, if I’m not mistaken.

I believe there's a classic Ian Malcolm quote for just this sort of thing.

 

[GooseOnTheLoose]

I can’t think of what the technique is called, but I remember they did it with Carrie Fisher in the Star Wars film Rogue One, using old footage to animate 1970s Princess Leia saying new things

They did it with Peter Cushing in Rogue One.

Carrie Fisher's appearance in The Rise of Skywalker used unused footage, filmed prior to her death, from the previous two films.

I’m not sure what the issue would be.

I'm sure Peter Cushing's image rights holders could tell you...

Legal battle over Peter Cushing’s image in Star Wars to go to trial, judge rules

Cushing played imperial commander Grand Moff Tarkin in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope in 1977.

www.standard.co.uk

 

[Blackrock]

I doubt it, he found out about the park plans when it was announced to us as the media embargo dropped. It seems that his discussions have only happened with Universal/Comcast since, so unlikely.

I love how he relates the government’s agenda to the NIMBYism around Alton Towers, but that’s a discussion for another thread!

Whilst that’s true you can’t compare a former brickworks on flat land in a non interesting area to Towers which is in the heart of the moorlands, at the base of the Peak District, surrounded by forests and forestry commission land, Dimmingsdales and quaint villages.

One area should arguably be more protected than the other.

 

[John_P]

As long as Fox and Lloyd were on board with it (which I’m sure Universal would make sure they were), I’m not sure what the issue would be. As said, they’ve done it in films before, if I’m not mistaken.

Ironically the Back to the Future sequels created a legal minefield by them re using clips of Crispin Glover, who refused to return for the sequels, in part 2.

 

[Blackrock]

Couldn’t they do what they’ve done with deceased actors in some films, where they animate their voice and figure based on past clips?

I can’t think of what the technique is called, but I remember they did it with Carrie Fisher in the Star Wars film Rogue One, using old footage to animate 1970s Princess Leia saying new things.

Could they do this with Michael J Fox and Christopher Lloyd, to make 1980s Marty McFly and Doc Brown say new material?

If they have the permission of the actors they could definitely do that. In Tom Hanks new movie they’ve just de aged (and aged) him along with the rest of the cast, it’s amazing how much tech has moved forward.

There’s a really short interesting YouTube video below showing how they did it, it’s nothing short of amazing. Definitely a company Universal could work with even if it wasn’t for a ride and just for any future movies.

Obviously someone else entirely would have to play Michael J Fox’s character but it’s possible with his permission.


From: https://youtu.be/UBc38VjI7NU?si=OKkazvWsdR6hDoyp

 

[The_bup]

I’ve been to UJ and the food is awesome.

And I had a sandwich.

There were many other disappointments that day.

 

[JT01]

I think the food at this park will be 100x better than any park currently in the UK... that's for sure.

 

[Quantum]

I think the food at this park will be 100x better than any park currently in the UK... that's for sure.

Yeah but can you get a burger in a donut or a hotdog for £12?

 

[The_bup]

Yeah but can you get a burger in a donut or a hotdog for £12?

Prices for food in Beijing are actually much cheaper, for similar if not the same things. I’m sure those prices are sadly just a captive audience Florida Tax.

 

[TBoy535]

Can this forum be pinned to the top being the main one as it gets a little confusing?

 

[JT01]

Can this forum be pinned to the top being the main one as it gets a little confusing?

Yeah, I kind of wish there was a dedicated Universal GB Talk category that could house all the different Universal related discussions. Once construction really gets going, it’s going to be such a major project that it definitely deserves its own proper space on the site.

 

[Bowser]

Sorry probably old news but I just learned that Stardust Racers at Epic has a Flux Capacitor, which whilst only an Easter egg does add a modicum of weight to Universal using the franchise still!