see what's new!
This homepage for MGM should give you a good idea as to what the organization is up to these days. It is quite apparent that MGM has completely deviated from their long-time position as the creator of "Hollywood." This page has tons of information on the latest movies, theatre, and television projects, BUT NOTHING about its classic roots.
It seems they pride themselves on the largest library of MODERN movies.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Monday, November 5, 2007
Classmates' Blogs
I browsed through some of my classmates' blogs to get an idea as to what they are doing for their projects.
Here are two that I found interesting:
Lauren's blog is similar to mine, in respects that she is focusing on a new theme park to be launched. However, Lauren's is based on the adventures of Harry Potter. Her posts include links to Harry Potter informational sites, such as story synopsis, costume ideas, book sales, and even articles about the opening of the park in 2009.
I'm not sure what her media kit focus is on, since she does not mention it in her initial blog.
Heather's blog is unrelated to mine, but interesting none-the-less. She is choosing to focus on L'Oreal and the introduction of a new make-up line that will feature sun protection. I think this is very important to address, especially since we live in FL. Heather's posts include links to the latest trends in make-up and style. Many of the articles and forums focus on tips to readers as well as advice on beauty and skin care.
Here are two that I found interesting:
Lauren's blog is similar to mine, in respects that she is focusing on a new theme park to be launched. However, Lauren's is based on the adventures of Harry Potter. Her posts include links to Harry Potter informational sites, such as story synopsis, costume ideas, book sales, and even articles about the opening of the park in 2009.
I'm not sure what her media kit focus is on, since she does not mention it in her initial blog.
Heather's blog is unrelated to mine, but interesting none-the-less. She is choosing to focus on L'Oreal and the introduction of a new make-up line that will feature sun protection. I think this is very important to address, especially since we live in FL. Heather's posts include links to the latest trends in make-up and style. Many of the articles and forums focus on tips to readers as well as advice on beauty and skin care.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
other blogs to help me out
This blog is interesting simply because it shows me the updated logo that will accompany the Disney/MGM name change. I don't think it's that great.
Logo
A second blog that I discovered is run by the Orlando Sentinel! I'm surprised that a newspaper has a blog, although I shouldn't be. Newspapers have to adapt too!
I really appreciate the comment by one member who emphatically declared that stock prices will go down because of the name change. I agree: why in the world would you remove recognition that comes with a name like "MGM"?!
Orlando Sentinel
Logo
A second blog that I discovered is run by the Orlando Sentinel! I'm surprised that a newspaper has a blog, although I shouldn't be. Newspapers have to adapt too!
I really appreciate the comment by one member who emphatically declared that stock prices will go down because of the name change. I agree: why in the world would you remove recognition that comes with a name like "MGM"?!
Orlando Sentinel
Monday, October 22, 2007
news articles
After some research, I discovered the name "Disney's Hollywood Studios" wasn't the only name in consideration for the new changes to be made in 2008.
This article covers the other options, including some information on how Disney secured nearly 20 domain names in anticipation of the upcoming changes.
The Reel Story behind MGM name change.
This article was also helpful, even though it supports the name change.
additional article
I also found a forum post about the name change being false! I got excited only to find out that it was false. forum
This article covers the other options, including some information on how Disney secured nearly 20 domain names in anticipation of the upcoming changes.
The Reel Story behind MGM name change.
This article was also helpful, even though it supports the name change.
additional article
I also found a forum post about the name change being false! I got excited only to find out that it was false. forum
Monday, October 15, 2007
related web sites
These two are fabulous! I'm surprised I didn't hear about them earlier.
They gossip and critique Hollywood cinemas. If it weren't for blogs like this that continue the education of yesterday's popular films, we'd forget all about them. Well, except for the universities, but that costs money!
Enjoy the many talented actresses of the past with pictures, quotes and style cues:
Tom and Lorenzo on Bloggspot!~ like us!
From Disney's viewpoint, here's a site dedicated to explaining the name change, and details on what Exactly the new name will change. Highlights on next year's plans which will include new rides, characters, and most importantly~ new movies.
Disney Hollywood Studios
I even found a neat site called The Hollywood Reporter. They report on the latest news in Hollywood- not gossip. There is info on the highest ranked movies, television shows, theme parks, musicals, etc.
I found a blurb on MGM.
They gossip and critique Hollywood cinemas. If it weren't for blogs like this that continue the education of yesterday's popular films, we'd forget all about them. Well, except for the universities, but that costs money!
Enjoy the many talented actresses of the past with pictures, quotes and style cues:
Tom and Lorenzo on Bloggspot!~ like us!
From Disney's viewpoint, here's a site dedicated to explaining the name change, and details on what Exactly the new name will change. Highlights on next year's plans which will include new rides, characters, and most importantly~ new movies.
Disney Hollywood Studios
I even found a neat site called The Hollywood Reporter. They report on the latest news in Hollywood- not gossip. There is info on the highest ranked movies, television shows, theme parks, musicals, etc.
I found a blurb on MGM.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
related discussion forums
I was lucky to find a fantastic forum on MGM Studios' site! The first thing I noticed was how I disagreed with most everyone who was 'discussing.' Everyone seems to be thrilled about the
Disney-MGM name change
...except me.
Here's a neat forum offered through CollegeNET.
In the entertainment section, I discovered Courtney who attended a "Classic Hollywood" themed prom. It wouldn't hurt to ask a question or two. I'm curious to see what high school students think about the 'classic' definition.
Disney-MGM name change
...except me.
Here's a neat forum offered through CollegeNET.
In the entertainment section, I discovered Courtney who attended a "Classic Hollywood" themed prom. It wouldn't hurt to ask a question or two. I'm curious to see what high school students think about the 'classic' definition.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
PUR4100
This year, I am a senior at UF <3
My final assignment for a public relations writing course consists of a campaign analysis for the company of my choice. Of course, I chose MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer) with a focus on The Golden Age of Hollywood! I've always been fascinated with the fashion and lifestyles of the 1930s and 40s.
Today I am sharing my campaign analysis idea with you. I chose to focus on building a new addition to the current MGM theme park.
MGM recently changed their name to "Disney Hollywood Studios" but failed to recognize its own beginnings in Hollywood cinema. MGM was actually the second major film studio to exist during the silent film era. Without an emphasis on MGM as a brand name, today's park will eventually lose this rich history just as MGM lost its place in the name of the park.
I feel that a new addition to the park that honors this pioneering stage will be educational and highly interesting as well.
Thanks to this new blog I've started, you'll be able to follow me through the formations of a professional media kit. I'll try to keep it interesting with fancy pictures and quotes.
Au Revoir!
Here is a link to my professor's blog, where you can read the ideas of everyone else in my class.
Professor Laskin's blog
~Julie
My final assignment for a public relations writing course consists of a campaign analysis for the company of my choice. Of course, I chose MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer) with a focus on The Golden Age of Hollywood! I've always been fascinated with the fashion and lifestyles of the 1930s and 40s.
Today I am sharing my campaign analysis idea with you. I chose to focus on building a new addition to the current MGM theme park.
MGM recently changed their name to "Disney Hollywood Studios" but failed to recognize its own beginnings in Hollywood cinema. MGM was actually the second major film studio to exist during the silent film era. Without an emphasis on MGM as a brand name, today's park will eventually lose this rich history just as MGM lost its place in the name of the park.
I feel that a new addition to the park that honors this pioneering stage will be educational and highly interesting as well.
Thanks to this new blog I've started, you'll be able to follow me through the formations of a professional media kit. I'll try to keep it interesting with fancy pictures and quotes.
Au Revoir!
Here is a link to my professor's blog, where you can read the ideas of everyone else in my class.
Professor Laskin's blog
~Julie
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