STAR
BILL CAMPBELL, ACCLAIMED MAKEUP ARTIST RICK BAKER,
SCREENWRITERS DANNY BILSON & PAUL DE MEO
AND MORE JOIN NOTED FILM DIRECTOR &
PRODUCER KEVIN SMITH FOR D23’S THE
ROCKETEER 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
AT HISTORIC EL CAPITAN THEATRE IN HOLLYWOOD
JUNE 21, 2011
Members of Disney’s official fan club may
purchase advance tickets now!
Tickets go on sale to the general public
Monday, May 23, 2011.
BURBANK, CA, May 19,
2011 –
In 1991 when The Rocketeer hit theaters, actor Bill
Campbell effortlessly won fans over with his sincere portrayal of the
heroic Cliff Secord. In honor of the 20th anniversary of this Disney film
favorite, Campbell will participate in a panel discussion hosted by writer/producer/director
– and self-proclaimed Rocketeer fan – Kevin Smith.
The panel will occur immediately before an exclusive screening of the
film on June 21, 2011 at the legendary El Capitan Theatre, where the
film premiered two decades ago, transporting audiences to a golden age of
thrills, glamour and, of course, sleek jet packs. Members of D23: The
Official Disney Fan Club have an opportunity to secure tickets for themselves
before seats are sold to the general public. In addition to the rocket man
himself, the panel will also feature Academy Award®-winning
makeup artist Rick Baker (whose other work for Disney includes Enchanted
and Captain EO) the two screenwriters responsible for the acclaimed
film, Danny Bilson (GoldenEye: Rogue Agent) and Paul
De Meo (James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing), and as a
special treat, renowned illustrator William Stout (Pan’s
Labyrinth, The Muppet Wizard of Oz) will be on hand,
representing his friend Dave Stevens, creator of The Rocketeer comics.* Other talent will be announced in the coming
weeks.
Following the movie,
guests are invited to tour the Hollywood Museum – located in the nearby
historic Max Factor building – and explore the museum’s four floors of exhibits
as well as a special exhibition of props and costumes from The
Rocketeer, curated exclusively for this event by the Walt Disney
Archives.
The Rocketeer follows the
adventures of stunt pilot Cliff Secord (Billy Campbell) who discovers a stolen
rocket pack and sets off on a series of heroic (and sometimes hilarious)
adventures that attract the attention of Howard Hughes, the FBI, gangsters, a
band of Nazis and one aspiring actress, namely Cliff’s girlfriend Jenny (Oscar® winner
Jennifer Connolly). Directed by Joe Johnston, the film also stars Terry O’Quinn, Alan
Arkin, Timothy Dalton and Paul Sorvino. Check out the trailer at:
http://d23.disney.go.com/expo/062111.EE.EVENT_Rocketeer.html
Tickets are
currently available for D23 Members who have the advantage of being able to
reserve their own seats. The general public will be able to purchase remaining
General Admission tickets on May 23. Event ticket cost is $50 per person.
D23 Members and their
guests will receive a special commemorative Rocketeer gift.
All attendees are invited to attend the special Rocketeer exhibit
following the film, where there will also be exclusive, limited-edition Rocketeer collectibles
available for purchase from D23 and event co-sponsor, Creature Features.
Event check-in begins
at 6:45 p.m. at the El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood Blvd; panel and
screening begins at 7:30 p.m. The Walt Disney Archives exhibit will follow the
screening from 9:45 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Museum located at 1660
N. Highland Ave.
About
D23
The
name “D23” pays homage to the wonder and excitement that began in
1923 when Walt Disney opened his fledgling studio in Hollywood. D23 is the
first official community for fans in Disney’s 88-year history. D23 gives its
members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in
the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication, Disney
twenty-three; a rich website at www.disney.com/D23; a collectibles
line, the Walt Disney Archives Collection; and special events for D23 Members
throughout the year. Fans can join D23 at www.Disney.com/D23, select shops at
Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort
and www.DisneyStore.com.
About
Creature Features
The
name Creature Features has served the creators and collectors of science
fiction, fantasy and horror as one of the film and TV industry’s most
comprehensive resources of memorabilia for over thirty years. Owned and
operated by Taylor White, this popular institution offers a vast array of
genre-themed artifacts through its retail gallery in Sierra Madre, CA whilealso
sponsoring film screenings, publishing books, producing classic soundtracks on
CD and hosting a series of popular art gallery exhibits throughout Los
Angeles. The company’s presence can also be seen at numerous conventions,
including Monsterpalooza, Comic-Con International and WonderFest. For more
information: www.creaturefeatures.com.
*Talent subject to
availability.