82 - The Timekeeper

Join AJ, Mike, and Chirs as we travel back in time to 1994 to visit the Timekeeper. This beloved Circle-Vision 360 attraction revolutionized the format with innovative film techniques, special in-theater effects, and elaborate audio-animatronics. With memorable performances from the likes of Robin Williams and Jeremy Irons, this global attraction delighted guests in France, Florida, and Tokyo. We'd love to take the time to take you through time, so join us!00:00 Podcast Welcome02:03 1994 Pop Culture Check03:08 Circle Vision Explained05:03 From Travelogue to Story05:51 Creative Team Spotlight06:35 The Cast09:07 International Versions14:20 Animatronics in 36015:07 Origins Paris and Tokyo19:34 Almost Came to Disneyland20:45 Plot Walkthrough Begins22:16 Time Travel Misadventures24:30 Jules Verne in Present25:37 Modern World Montage26:54 Future Paris Finale27:24 Production Challenges30:03 Mozart Scene Secrets33:38 Train and Car Stunts36:36 Underwater Camera Rig37:47 Underwater Close Call38:46 Future Paris Effects40:26 Ray Harryhausen Encounter42:04 Cut Moscow Balloon Scene44:46 New York Replacement Footage47:17 Canceled Astronomers Club48:23 Closures and Replacements53:09 Tributes and Memories59:09 Jeff Blythe Interview Tease01:00:17 Listener Mail and WrapFollow UsBlue Sky | Facebook | Threads | InstagramEmail: [email protected]