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imekitty · Sultan Joined: 07 Oct 2015 Posts: 283

They're certainly not the same person in Kingdom Hearts!

And they don't seem to be the same person in KoT, but maybe it could still work somehow. I prefer thinking of them as separate characters, though.

Salukfan · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 12:18 am Post subject:

I'm finally getting around to watching some blu-ray features and this Unboxing Aladdin segment may be the most annoying thing I've ever seen related to this series. Laughing

I'm obviously not the audience for this, given the very introductory trivia going on, but this is horrible. Help. Laughing

Edit: Oh, okay. So this Genie 101 thing is the BEST thing ever. Thanks for the pallate cleanse, disc. Scott is ADORBLE. Also send help. Laughing

I need to figure out how to make gifs of everything Scott's doing here.
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Fez_Head · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 7:57 am Post subject:

Salukfan · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 8:15 am Post subject:

The issue with unboxing Aladdin is the host. It's some dude from a Disney Channel show and he's trying super hard to be hip and irrelevant and funny and it's just so bad. It's like "You guys! OMG!!!!!! Did you know!!! Sebastian!!! *holds up a Sebastian plush* is in!!!! the movie?!?!?!?!!" and makes a face like he's so shocked by the SUPER OBSCURE Sebastian cameo that's in the film.

Yeah, Genie 101 is where he explains the impression and generally acts like a ridiculous, huge dork and it's hilarious.

And to be honest, if you have the original DVD of the film, you're not missing a lot by skipping this one. The film looks great in HD, the Genie storyboards are fun, Genie 101 is hilarious, the Broadway segment is interesting and adorable (because Adam/Courtney/James are precious beings), and there's a fun Ron/John segment about their friendship. Everything else is a DVD port (unless there's something buried in the "classic bonus" part that I missed, I just skimmed). There's less than an hour of new stuff. I'd be shocked if it didn't pop up online soon enough.
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Fez_Head · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 9:12 am Post subject:

After I saw your initial message about the Unboxing Aladdin segment, I searched about online for it and found a sneak peek. I think his name is Joey and he's on that Liv and Maddie show. I know they obviously wanted a "relevant" Disney star to explain the movie, but come on! That's just ridonculous! In the short video I saw, he was talking about Carpet and its design. Good lord, his antics made me uncomfortable. "Are you wondering about the tiger design on the Carpet? Are you WONDERING?!" No, I'm not, but thanks for asking me a million times already.

NOTE TO SELF: Don't mention to this kid that the Beast also makes a cameo in the movie. His head may explode.

Aww, Scott is adorable. I can totally see him acting all giddy as he explains everything to the viewer. Now I totally want to see this, as well as Ron and John talking about their bromance. Smile

That awkward moment when you only have the movie on VHS Embarassed

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Salukfan · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 10:59 am Post subject:

Actually, he does mention the Beast, but he's waaaaaaay calmer about it. Laughing

Ohhh, well, if you don't own the DVD then, definitely pick up the blu-ray if you can. The DVD features are so fantastic. There's a ton of Gilbert Gottfried all over it and I may be biased, but that alone makes it fantastic, Plus great stuff on the cast and crew and I love it. Plus the two commentaries? You can't go wrong.
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Fez_Head · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 11:25 am Post subject:

That's a little disappointing. I would have thought he'd be freaking out over the Beast's cameo too. Maybe he isn't a fan of Beauty and the Beast.

I should definitely look into doing so. If my parents question it, I'll find a way to justify it. But if not, like you said, I could probably see these videos on Youtube in a little while too. Although my VHS obviously has no special features or anything (it does have a preview for The Lion King though and likes to make weird noises like scarab beetles whenever Jafar appears on screen sometimes), I still love it. It makes me feel so nostalgic and like a little kid for an hour and a half. Plus, I have a love hate relationship with my DVD player. My VCR is much nicer to work with, surprisingly.

Let's be honest here, Gilbert Gottfried makes everything fantastic Smile

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AladdinsGenie · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 5:24 pm Post subject:

AladdinsGenie · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 5:26 pm Post subject:

imekitty · Sultan Joined: 07 Oct 2015 Posts: 283

Wait, back up...Sebastian makes a cameo in the movie? :O

Fez_Head · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 8:03 pm Post subject:

imekitty · Sultan Joined: 07 Oct 2015 Posts: 283

Yes, I was indeed not being serious. You think I would be a fan for this long and not know that? Plus, as was implied, the cameo is very, very obvious.

Joke ruined...I was really hoping the emoticon would be enough and I wouldn't have to add a "jk" after it. My fault.

Fez_Head · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 9:28 pm Post subject:

No, don't worry. I figured most people knew about the cameo, but I didn't want to come off as "Wow, how the heck did you not notice this?" without appearing like a total [insert curse word here]. It's sometimes difficult to translate sarcasm over text, which is why a new font called Sarcastics needs to be invented like now. Now, I look like the idiot. Just another awkward moment to add to my awkward life. Embarassed

Speaking of which, have you seen any of the Unboxing Aladdin videos? I've seen a few online and that kid is so annoying. Seriously, does he think the viewer is an idiot? "Did you know that Sebastian makes a cameo in the movie, as well as the Beast? Did you? DID YOU?" I admit, most people (adults and children) might not know that Ron and John directed both Aladdin and The Little Mermaid, but please kid, don't dumb down the audience. It's dehumanizing. Also, why on earth did they choose him of all people on Disney Channel? That's the real question I want explained.
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imekitty · Sultan Joined: 07 Oct 2015 Posts: 283

I try to use emoticons when I'm not being serious, especially D: or :0. I just like them more than /jk or whatever. Sometimes all caps works, too. Just depends on the joke I'm trying to make! Not that I'm particularly funny or anything.

No, I haven't gotten around to firing up my Blu-Ray and watching that segment because that would require going all the way downstairs and using my PS3, and who's got time for that?! It sounds cringe-worthy, though. I don't know why Disney would think it's a good idea since he won't be relevant forever (whoever he is), but Disney has made very strange decisions in the past.

I will say that I actually like the title redesign. I don't like it better than the original, but it's kind of pretty. I just wish that it had better cover art to go with it. Next edition, I hope, whatever it may be. I wonder what will come after the Diamond line?

Fez_Head · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 10:14 pm Post subject:

I'll definitely keep that in mind. I personally don't like to use jk or lol (god, I hate when people actually say lol while having a spoken conversation with someone) Also, don't sell yourself short. Everyone is funny in their own way.

Yeah, if the videos online are any indicator, I wouldn't be rushing to watch them anytime soon if I were you. It would have made more sense to have someone who worked on the actual movie to do that segment than that kid. All I hope is that children don't start thinking that he's in the movie or something. Then shots may be fired.

I'm sorta meh on the cover design. It's ok, but I was expecting something a bit different, especially for the Diamond edition. But of course, that's just me. Everyone has their own opinion. I am a little disappointed that they could have called it the Diamond in the Rough edition, but didn't.

That's a good question. Platinum edition? The edition you don't really need, but due to your obsession will buy anyway? I'm not too sure. Laughing

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