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3/18/2005

Wildfire Lighting and Visual Effects Enhances Disney Cruise Lines Pirates in the Caribbean Party


LOS ANGELES, CA and PORT CANAVERAL, FL - March 15, 2005 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Wildfire Lighting and Visual Effects (www.wildfirefx.com), a world leader in the creation of ultraviolet visual effects for themed architectural and entertainment based venues, today announced that they will provide a UV sensitive scenic mural of a ship for Disney Cruise Lines' Pirates in the Caribbean party. Through the use of Wildfire's high powered UV lighting fixtures and scenic effects, the mural, which begins as a peaceful vessel sailing through friendly seas, is transformed into a tattered pirate ship, adrift in a stormy ocean.



"We're delighted to be working with Disney Cruise Lines through PRG who contracted us, to enhance the Pirates in the Caribbean party experience, and help bring a sense of adventure to life for party guests," said John Berardi, Vice President of Wildfire Lighting andVisual Effects.


"In addition to the transformative effect of the ship itself, we were delighted to have the opportunity to work on an outdoor installation for the first time for a cruise line of this caliber. This project was doubly challenging from a practical standpoint because these effects were installed on a cruise ship moving through the water and had to be able to endure the sometimes extraordinary stressors of the sea.

Specially modified fixtures that could withstand salt water were painted white to match the ship and then had to be weather sealed and permanently mounted on board. We learned a great deal through this process, and are very pleased with the results."


Since 1989, Wildfire Lighting and Visual Effects has been providing the entertainment industry with the highest quality ultraviolet lighting fixtures, special effects paints, creative materials, and scenic art for the creation of stunning ultraviolet visual effects. Wildfire's special magic of light and color can be seen at attractions around the world including Caesar's Palace, the Luxor Hotel and Casino, Sea World, Universal Studios and Walt Disney attractions on three continents.


For more information on Wildfire please visit: http://www.wildfirefx.com

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Peter and the Starcatchers

According to Variety (Feb 17 2005) Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson's "Peter and the Starcatchers" has been optioned by Disney Studios to be produced as a CGI animated feature film.

The book, a prequel to "Peter Pan," tells the story of 8-year-old Peter's adventures aboard the Neverland. According to Disney, "Peter and the Starcatchers" is the first of three planned volumes, and a stage adaptation may be forthcoming as well.

Contacted by KeepToTheCode.com for comment, authors Pearson and Barry had this to say about the announcement: "We're thrilled about this news. It shivers our timbers. It blows us down."

A New York Times children's best seller, "Peter and the Starcatchers" is published by Disney Editions.

Information: http://www.PeterAndTheStarcatchers.com
http://www.RidleyPearson.com
http://www.DaveBarry.com

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posted by the crew at 12:51 AM


Inamorata

3/17/2005

Author Joseph Gangemi has written a screenplay based on his 2004 novel "Inamorata." The Pirates connection? The production company that hired Mr. Gangemi is none other than Infinitum Nihil, Johnny Depp's production company.

"Inamorata," set in Philadelphia in the1920s, is based on Scientific American Magazine's search for an
authentic spirit medium. The main plot centers on a psychic investigator who develops feelings for one of the mediums he is investigating.

According to Gangemi's web site, the script was scheduled to be delivered in June of 2004. Currently the production status of "Inamorata" is unknown.

Information: http://www.JosephGangemi.com

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posted by the crew at 9:56 PM


Johnny has reportedly optioned Mahdi Obeidi and Kurt Pitzer's book The Bomb in My Garden.

The book details how Obeidi, formerly a top scientist in Iraq, tried to surrender and hand his secrets over to the CIA. When the CIA declined to take Obeidi into custody, Pitzer attempted to get Obeidi and his family out of Iraq, fearing he would be killed by Iraqi nationalists.

Initial Entertainment and Depp's Infinitum Nihil are co-producers of the project. (filmstew.com)

Johnny Depp Interview on About.com

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Quick news: Hans Zimmer

3/16/2005

Quick news: Hans Zimmer, who produced Klaus Badelt's score for the first Pirates of the Caribbean film, will compose the original scores for the two sequels. (musicfromthemovies.com)

Stellan Skarsgard and Naomie Harris will appear in Disney's sequels to Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl. Skarsgard is rumored to be on board to portray Bloom's father. He starred in the recent Exorcist prequel, Exorcist: The Beginning. Harris is perhaps best known for her role in the film 28 Days Later. The dark-skinned beauty is reported to be playing a gypsy queen. (filmstew.com)

And a quick final word (possible spoiler ahead--properly warned ye be!):

Sources in Los Angeles report that Keira, Orlando and Johnny have been filming a wedding scene for the upcoming Pirates sequel. No detailed reports have come in yet, but keep an eye here.

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posted by the crew at 5:47 PM


***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***

2/21/2005

DizHub.com is pleased to announce the grand opening of http://www.KeepToTheCode.com, the official fan site for Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise.

The site will include news, reviews, interviews, multimedia, an interactive message forum and more, including exclusive content found nowhere else. "We want KeepToTheCode.com to be the one-stop shop for all things Pirates of the Caribbean," said Bruce Cain, a co-director of DizHub.com. "We've established relationships with several outside sources, so we have a few incredibly fun tricks up our sleeve that we think site visitors will really enjoy - contests, Pirates prize giveaways, and a lot more. It will be time well spent for any Pirates fan."

Visitors to KeepToTheCode.com can sign up for the official fan site mailing list beginning February 17. The site officially opens for business March 18 and will include information and content spanning Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise.

KeepToTheCode.com's site design and construction services are being provided by Chicago-based Your Plan B Company (www.yourplanb.com). Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest is slated for a summer 2006 release according to Disney studio chairman Dick Cook.

About DizHub.com: DizHub.com was formed in early 2005 as a total promotions solution site. Using new and existing contacts and relationships both within the Walt Disney Company and outside, DizHub.com works with top level webmasters and companies to plan Disney-related promotional events, contests, and gatherings designed to drive traffic, increase membership and bring attention to you and your venture, no matter how large or small.

DizHub.com is not owned, endorsed by or employed by The Walt Disney Company in any way. Information may be requested by writing to DizHub@gmail.com.

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Editorial Policy

2/20/2005

Editorial Policy: DizHub.com News / KeepToTheCode.com News

1. Primary Focus:

a.) DizHub news reports on newsworthy items relating/pertaining to the Walt Disney Company, its theme parks, official and unofficial special events, films and other properties.

b.) Keep To The Code news reports on newsworthy items relating to but not necessarily limited to the following:

Primary focus:

The Pirates of the Caribbean film trilogy
The Pirates of the Caribbean attractions

Secondary focus:

Individuals involved in the film trilogy (including projects they are involved with for non-Disney studios such as Warner, Paramount, et cetera)
The Disney theme parks
Modern-day piracy (nautical piracy--not to be extended to digital piracy)
Pirate-themed or pirate-related non-Disney activities/games (ie tall ship exhibitions, mock battles, console game releases)
Film releases of general interest to Pirates of the Caribbean fans

2. We will run press releases in their entirety unless requested to do otherwise. Spelling and grammatical corrections will be made if needed to preserve readability and integrity.

3. We do not trade in gossip or unsubstantiated rumor. Any rumor reported must be labeled as such and backed up with reputable sources. Corrections, when necessary, will be made within a reasonable time frame and labeled as such.

4. When a perceived conflict of interest arises, we will always without exception err on the side of full disclosure.

5. DizHub News / KTTC News is not beholden to any outside company, corporation or other entity and will not be influenced by outside pressure. The editorial staff reserves all right of final judgement on the newsworthiness of any particular item.


Features:

DizHub features include news, reviews and information regarding films produced or distributed by Disney Pictures, Buena Vista, Miramax and Touchstone as well as official and unofficial special events and gatherings related to or held on Disney properties.

Keep To The Code features include news, reviews and information regarding films produced or distributed by Disney Pictures, Buena Vista, Miramax and Touchstone with emphasis on the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy, its crew, stars and locations. Features may also include pirate history and lore or items deemed of interest to fans of the Pirates film franchise.

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