TAPE_NUMBER: EN9929 IN_TIME: 11:45:47 LENGTH: 02:39 SOURCES: UNIVERSAL RESTRICTIONS: No re-use/re-sale without clearance FEED: SCRIPT: xfa STORY: BTS FLINTSTONES LOCATION: L.A. DATE: RECENT In 1994, JOHN GOODMAN took on the role he was built for with the live action comedy, THE FLINTSTONES. This risky but highly inventive movie took all the wild and wacky Stone Age creations from the long running TV cartoon series and created them in real life using plenty of animatronic wheezes. Now the neaighbouring families, The Flintstones and the Rubbles are back, for VIVA ROCK VEGAS. Goodman declined to reprise his starring role as FRED FLINTSTONE, so stepping into his loincloth is British actor MARK ADDY, best known to audiences around the world as the roly poly stripped in THE FULL MONTY. His sidekick and best buddy Barney Rubble this time out is played by STEPHEN BALDWIN, yet another acting brother of the Baldwin clan. In this new story the Flintstones and the Rubbles go on a trip to Rock Vegas, where Wilma is pursued by playboy Chip Rockefeller. Long suffering Wilma is played by KRISTEN JOHNSTON while Barney's better half Betty is played by JAME KRAKOWSKI. There is a strong supporting cast including screen veteran JOAN COLLINS and ALAN CUMMINGS, the toast of Broadway after his long running appearance in CABERET last year. But the real stars will be the cunningly created animatronic dinosaurs and various automobiles and contraptions that are central to the movie's premise of an ordinary American blue collar male living in prehistoric life. Costume designer ROBERT TURTURICE has created a veritable prehistoric haute couture look. Director BRIAN LEVANT is back. Levant made the original movie as well as BEETHOVEN and JINGLE ALL THE WAY. The producers allowed reporters onto the set of the movie recently for a brief taster of what will be on offer when the film is eventually released, probably next summer. For more information contact Universal Pictures: + 1 818 777 1392. SHOTLIST: GVS SET OF NEW FLINTSTONES MOVIE ; PULL BACK ACTORS PERFORM SCENE ON SET ; SOT DIRECTOR BRIAN LEVANT ; JOAN COLLINS ON SET ; ANIMATED CREATURE AND LEVANT ON SET ; COSTUME DESIGNER ROBERT TURTURICE INTRODUCES COSTUMES OF MAIN CHARACTERS ; SOT LEVANT ; GVS FILMING OF BOWLING SCENE?

Inside the Ford ride audio animatronic dinosaurs, cave people, future world

Views of rides and entertainment on the Midway at the Century of Progress Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, United States. An amusement ride called 'The Funnies'. African American jazz musicians and dancers perform a minstrel show in costume and blackface on stage at the "Old Plantation." A covered ride called "Bozo" spins around a track. Fire eater performs. Moving robotic animatronic models of a dinosaur and a bear at the Sinclair Dinosaur Exhibit. Children stand near them. Night views of the Exposition and fireworks show. Fireworks at night. Location: Chicago Illinois USA. Date: 1933.

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TAPE: EF01/0606 IN_TIME: 07:28:07 DURATION: 3:33 SOURCES: APTN/VNR RESTRICTIONS: DATELINE: Hanemura City - 22 August, 2001 SHOTLIST: APTN 1. Wide shot of T-Rex roaring and moving 2. Close up of T-Rex roaring 3. Pan of Velociraptor robot eating meat to the ostrich hatching eggs and Oviraptors robot 4. Wide shot of engineers moving the head of T-Rex 5. Close up of Velociraptor 6. SOUNDBITE: (Japanese) Tomihide Ito, Manager, Mechanical Design Division Manufacturing Department, Kokoro Company: "Two legged humanoid robots and industrial robots are great in terms of the technology. However, our robots combine the technology and the artistic effect so as to create movements which excite people's emotions." 7. Various of T-Rex swiping its tail 8. Various of T-Rex baby 9. Close up of big T-Rex howling 10. Various of Velociraptors and Oviraptor calling to each other 11. SOUNDBITE: (Japanese) Hideaki Sakurai, Chief, Engineering Division Manufacturing Department, Kokoro Company: "We create something which cannot be seen on the planet now, referring to the fossils and the various sources." Kokoro Company 12. T-Rex with skin and T-Rex without skin showing its skeleton and actuators moving in parallel APTN 13. Mid shot of Velociraptor 14. Close up of the sensors underneath the robot 15. Oviraptor hissing 16. SOUNDBITE: (Japanese) Tomihide Ito, Manager, Mechanical Design Division Manufacturing Department, Kokoro Company: "I would like to make dinosaur robots which can walk on their own and run around as is in Jurassic Park. I would like to create robots which are as good as the images in the film." 17. Various of Ostrich robot stretching its long neck STORYLINE: You wouldn't want to meet this creature on a dark night. Welcome to "Jurassic Park Japan" where they use the latest technology to bring to life animals that have been extinct for millions of years. This Tyrannosaurus Rex looks as real as its computer generated counterpart in the Spielberg blockbuster. T-Rex roars and swipes its gigantic tail in a terrifying display, but in reality it would only take the flick of a switch to put an end to his savage cries. This giant monster is at the mercy of its makers, computer and mechanical engineers who have put it together from plastic, metal and wire. The Japanese robot manufacturer, Kokoro Company Ltd., claims to be a leader in the world of animatronics such as dinosaurs and robots of other extinct animals Their creations are on exhibit at museums and amusement parks around the world. Last year alone, the company shipped more than one hundred dinosaur robots to Europe. Some of the company's models are on permanent display in the Natural History Museum, London. The ones you see here, however, are the most advanced to date. Their life-like appearance is due to the joint efforts of the company's engineering and artistic divisions. T-Rex alone contains 22 so-called "actuators" which create the movements, from the threatening swipes of the tail to the delicate raising of the eyelids. Air cylinders are connected to the each actuators which, with the help of computer programs, create the movements. With a combination of 32 patterns the computer program can create an almost infinite sequence of movements. It took a team of six engineers and artists more than seven months alone to make the T-Rex prototype. They have already sold three of the T-Rex at a cost of $250,000 US dollars (30 million yen) each. A pioneer in the industry, Kokoro began making animatronics in the early 70's when Japan's industrial robot expertise began to emerge. Kokoro's robots have been also exhibited in the California Academy of Science, the Boston Science Museum and in Canada, Australia, China, Taiwan and South East Asia.

TAPE_NUMBER: EF01/0186 IN_TIME: 14:17:58 LENGTH: 03:37 SOURCES: APTN RESTRICTIONS: music/performance rights must be cleared FEED: VARIOUS (THE ABOVE TIME-CODE IS TIME-OF-DAY) SCRIPT: xfa TITLE: NY TOY FAIR LOCATION: NEW YORK DATE: 13 FEBRUARY 2001 Parents might want to brace themselves for a fresh onslaught of pester power, as the American International Toy Fair unveils a host of goodies tied into 2001's forthcoming blockbuster film releases. The annual Toy Manufacturers Association trade show in New York is the largest in the Western Hemisphere. Nearly 2,000 manufacturers, distributors, importers and sales agents from 25 countries are showcasing their toy and entertainment products. Among the hi-tech, cuddly and educational toys on display are the movie spin offs - the toys children around the world will recognise from the silver screen. Every child loves a monster and Hasbro will be tapping into the demand to play with scaries featured in the upcoming Disney film 'MONSTERS, INC.', about the largest scare factory in the monster world. While Billy Crystal and Steve Buscemi provide the voices for a range of animated monsters for the big screen comedy, children can make their own blobby versions in a toy 'factory' - before squishing them with a satisfying splat inside a plastic dome - just like in the film. The somewhat scarier monsters about to rampage into the cinemas in 'JURASSIC PARK III' this summer are also on offer. While younsters might be blase about the T Rex's featured in the earlier two films, this time round Hasbro want to tempt them with an 'electronic reac-attack animatronic spinasaurus'. If their target consumers can remember what to ask for, they'll find themselves with a 'bigger, meaner' dinosaur which moves, roars, and can eat any action men left in the toy cupboard. The forthcoming remake of 'THE PLANET OF THE APES' has inspired a line of figurines for the collecting film fan. Minature versions of ape soliders, stranded astronauts and local women in stone age style costumes will all be on offer, either to reenact the futuristic plot or just sit meaningfully on a cabinet. The eagerly awaited film version of JK Rowling's 'HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE' will of course come with a range of merchandise as well. Wizard fans can choose between a fierce looking toy two headed dog or a magic wand which lights up to play a simon says style game. There's also a comical talking portrait, who like the magical painting who guards the young hero's dormatory in the film, swivels its eyes and demands a password when approached. DESTINY'S CHILD were on hand to promote a gadget for older kids, or those who simply prefer music to film. The 'hit clip' looks like a computer chip on a key ring, and can slot into a range of specially modified toys. Once inserted it will play a hit track, inlcuding the girls' hit 'Jumpin Jumpin'. As if the prospect of a new way of reaching a young audience wasn't enough to celebrate, the band also have 5 Grammy nominations to smile about, and a performance on the night. But if they don't manage everything they want when the results are announced, perhaps someone will buy them a toy dinosaur to cheer them up. For further information: Cairns & Assoc 212 413 0558 SHOTLIST: FROM UPCOMING MONSTERS, INC MOVIE 1. EXTERIOR, HASBRO FLAG PULLOUT TO POKEMON CAR 2. MS, DISNEY MONSTERS, INC STUFFED MONSTERS 3. SOUNDBITE: (ON HOW TO MOLD CREATURES) - CYNTHIA CLEVELAND - PRESIDENT, UNIVERSAL STUDIOS CONSUMER PRODUCTS GROUP 4. CU, MOLDED CREATURE 5. MS, DEMO OF SPLATTERED CREATURE FROM UPCOMING JURASSIC PARK MOVIE 6. MS, TILT UP DINOSAUR 7. SOUNDBITE: (THE MOST EXCITING TOY IS...) CYNTHIA CLEVELAND 8. VARIOUS DEMONSTRATION SHOTS 9. MS, JURASSIC PARK SIGN 10. MS, TILT UP DINOSAUR CRATES AND CAGES 11. CU, PULL OUT DINOSAUR 12. MS, SIGN 13. CU, DINOSAUR EYE AND TEETH, PULL OUT FROM UPCOMING PLANET OF THE APES MOVIE 14. MS, SIGN 15. VARIOUS SHOTS OF FIGURINES FROM UPCOMING HARRY POTTER MOVIE 16. SIGN 17. MS, TORCH LIGHT PULL TO 3-HEADED DOG 18. MS, TALKING PORTRAIT TOY 19. SOUNDBITES: (ON HARRY POTTER TOYS) 20. VARIOUS SHOTS, DEMO OF MAGIC WANDS DESTINY'S CHILD 21. PULL FROM HIT CLIPS SIGN TO DESTINY'S CHILD 22. VARIOUS PRODUCT SHOTS 23. SOT DESTINY'S CHILD (BEYONCE) 24. SOT DESTINY'S CHILD DEMONSTRATES HIT CLIP (MICHELLE) 25. CU DESTINY'S CHILD CD 26. SOT DESTINY'S CHILD ON GRAMMIES (BEYONCE) 27. DESTINY'S CHILD PERFORMANCE OF 'SO GOOD'?

THE RENEWED INTEREST IN DINOSAURS CREATED BY THE BLOCKBUSTER MOVIE "JURASSIC PARK" HAS HIT THE TEXAS STATE FAIR. A DINOSAUR EXHIBIT IS DRAWING CROWDS AT FAIR PARK THIS YEAR.

TODAY THE SEMINOLE TOWN CENTER MALL PLAYED HOST TO DINOMANIA.

A NEW EXHIBIT AT THE SMITHSONIAN BRINGS DINOSAURS BACK TO LIFE THROUGH ANIMATRONICS. IT’S CALLED DINAMATION.

A SCIENCE MUSEUM IN IOWA FEATURES CREATURES OF THE DEEP SEA FROM A PREHISTORIC ERA. GIANT TEETH AND FINS TAKE OVER IN THIS SCARY DISPLAY.

DESPITE THE TRADE CENTER ATTACKS A MAJOR TOY RETAILER OPENS A NEW MEGA TOY STORE IN NEW YORK'S TIMES SQUARE.