Escape From Tomorrow escapes from a Disney lawsuit
When we posted the trailer for Escape from Tomorrow, I was worried that Disney would step in and block the film from releasing. After all, the psychological thriller was shot without permission on Disney premises and doesn’t exactly paint the House that Walt Built in the best light. However, all worries have been dissuaded as Disney has decided not to pursue any legal action against the indie film.
Despite having a solid case against director Randy Moore’s low budget indie film, Disney is making the smart move by not bringing any more attention to an otherwise niche film that won’t find much of an audience outside of cult circles and film aficionados. However, Disney’s inactivity doesn’t mean they’ll be so lackadaisical the next time they hear of another film being shot on Disney grounds without permission.
This all comes as good news for those intrigued by the film, despite the film’s original Sundance cut receiving a lukewarm response from other critics. I’m already hooked by the film’s premise, so let’s hope the new, shorter cut being released into theaters next month.
[via Collider]
[Trailer] Escape from Tomorrow
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After months of waiting, the first trailer for Escape from Tomorrow has finally been released! After making its debut at this year's Sundance Film Festival, the independent, guerrilla-style film is nearing its domestic release next month... barring any legal ramifications from Disney. Director Andy Moore shot the film mostly within the grounds of both Disney World and Disney Land, which is a huge no-no, in terms of park rules, Disney character depictions, and extras/random people in the backgrounds of shots not signing waivers and releases.
Nevertheless, the film has found distribution and, if everything goes swimmingly, the film will be released in a few weeks. The story behind how the film was made is just an aside to the film's narrative itself: A man enjoying a trip to Disney World finds out he was fired towards the end of the vacation. As he falls into a world of depression and detachment from reality, he becomes obsessed over two French girls. Escape from Tomorrow tracks his psychological descent, serving as a complete contrast to the friendly, welcoming nature that's mostly associated with Disney World. The black and white helps exacerbate the film's psychological themes.
In short, I've waited forever for footage, and now that it's out, I'm even more excited. Here's hoping that the powers that be don't block its planned October 11th release.