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Captain EO is a 3-D science fiction film starring Michael Jackson and directed by Francis Ford Coppola (who came up with the name "Captain EO" from the Greek, cf. "Eos", the Greek goddess of dawn) that was shown at Disney theme parks from 1986 through the 1990s. The attraction returned to the Disney Parks in 2010, as a tribute after Jackson's death.
The film's executive producer was George Lucas. The film was choreographed by Jeffrey Hornaday and Michael Jackson, photographed by Peter Anderson, produced by Rusty Lemorande and written by Lemorande, Lucas and Coppola, from a story idea by the artists of Walt Disney Imagineering. Lemorande also initially designed and created two of the creatures, and was an uncredited editor of the film. The score was written by James Horner, and featured two songs ("We Are Here to Change the World" and "Another Part of Me"), both written and performed by Michael Jackson. The Supreme Leader was played by Anjelica Huston. Cinematographer Vittorio Storaro was the lighting director during much of the principal photography. Captain EO is regarded as one of the first "4-D" films (4-D being the name given to a 3-D film which incorporates in-theater effects, such as lasers, smoke, etc., frame synced to the film narrative). This innovation was suggested by producer-writer Lemorande who is, therefore, sometimes referred to as "The Father of 4-D."
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Often referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contribution to music, dance, and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1964, and began his solo career in 1971.
In the early 1980s, Jackson became a dominant figure in popular music. The music videos for his songs, including those of "Beat It", "Billie Jean", and "Thriller", were credited with transforming the medium into an art form and a promotional tool, and the popularity of these videos helped to bring the relatively new television channel MTV to fame. Videos such as "Black or White" and "Scream" made him a staple on MTV in the 1990s. Through stage performances and music videos, Jackson popularized a number of complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk, to which he gave the name. His distinctive musical sound and vocal style influenced numerous hip hop, post-disco, contemporary R&B, pop and rock artists.
Actors: Michael Jackson (actor), Walter Murch (editor), Kimberly Edwards (miscellaneous crew), Michael Jackson (miscellaneous crew), James Horner (composer), George Lucas (producer), George Lucas (writer), Tony Cox (actor), Smith Wordes (actress), Francis Ford Coppola (director), Anjelica Huston (actress), Francis Ford Coppola (writer), Dick Shawn (actor), June Jordan (miscellaneous crew), Janeen Damian (actress),
Plot: Captain Eo and his rugged crew set out on a mission to deliver a special gift to a wicked queen who lives on a dark, desolate world. Getting there is half the fun, especially when the good captain starts boogying and the special effects start flying.
Keywords: 3-dimensional, 70mm-film, character-name-in-title, disney-park-attraction, space-hero, space-monster, space-travel, spacecraft-officer, spacecraft-pilot, special-venueActors: Smith Wordes (actress), Michael Jackson (actor), Anjelica Huston (actress), Tony Cox (actor), Debbie Lee Carrington (actress), Gary DePew (actor), Cindy Sorenson (actress), Bob Garner (producer), Bob Garner (director), Bob Zalk (editor), Ken Horii (editor),
Plot: The behind the scenes making of "Captain EO" that was the pre-show seen by theme park guests prior to seeing the feature 3D presentation, "Captain EO" featuring Michael Jackson and Angelica Huston, directed by Fracis Ford Coppola, co-produced by George Lucas; director of photography was Peter Anderson. This short promo was broadcast on The Disney Channel
Keywords: character-name-in-title, disneyland, epcot-centerActors: Whoopi Goldberg (actress), Rick Baker (actor), Francis Ford Coppola (actor), Tony Cox (actor), Michael Jackson (actor), George Lucas (actor), Smith Wordes (actress), Anjelica Huston (actress), Dick Shawn (actor), Douglas Ross (writer), Douglas Ross (producer), Debbie Lee Carrington (actress), Michael Eisner (actor), Vittorio Storaro (actor), Joshua Alper (editor),
Plot: Hosted by Whoopi Goldberg, this documentary treats movie and theme park fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Michael Jackson's Captain Eo. Includes interviews with Jackson himself, as well as others in the cast and crew, who share some of their experiences with working on the movie, and discuss some of the efforts that it required.
Keywords: behind-the-scenes, character-name-in-title, disney-park, filmmaking, interview, making-of, special-effects, theme-park, tv-special