Long Live the King
Oct 01, 2016 | IMDB 5.2
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A feature documentary about the enduring appeal of the character King Kong, and how he has inspired so many of the great filmmakers and artists since 1933.
Documentary
A feature documentary about the enduring appeal of the character King Kong, and how he has inspired so many of the great filmmakers and artists since 1933.
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The Mighty Kong
Kong: Skull Island
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Taikapeli
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Bob Gurr: Turning Dreams into Reality
IMDB 0 | Jul , 2016
The documentary, Bob Gurr: Turning Dreams into Reality, tells the story of one of Walt Disney's earliest 1954 Imagineering Legends, Bob Gurr. His career spanning 45 years creating 250 projects with Disney and beyond will be explored. From Disneyland to Las Vegas, Olympic spectaculars to rock star shows, Bob's creations included Monorails, Abraham Lincoln mechanical animation, Pirate Battle Shows, even massive animated figures of King Kong and Godzilla. Viewers will learn much about how these attractions were created from those who were there sharing these creations. Eight theme park creators who worked with Bob over these years will describe the unique ways in which he created a vast variety of attractions. The cast includes Disney Ambassador to the World Marty Sklar, Imagineering VP Craig Russell, Imagineer Chris Crump, and many others.Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong'
IMDB 5.7 | Nov , 2006
Following the immense success of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Peter Jackson directs King Kong (2005). This documentary follows him, and the immense project from start to finish. It turns out that this one film may actually be a larger task to complete than all 3 of the Lord of the Rings films together.King Kong 60th Anniversary Special: "It was beauty killed the beast."
IMDB 0 | Sep , 1992
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IMDB 7.6 | Mar , 1933
Adventurous filmmaker Carl Denham sets out to produce a motion picture unlike anything the world has seen before. Alongside his leading lady Ann Darrow and his first mate Jack Driscoll, they arrive on an island and discover a legendary creature said to be neither beast nor man. Denham captures the monster to be displayed on Broadway as King Kong, the eighth wonder of the world.King Kong
IMDB 6.9 | Dec , 2005
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IMDB 6.9 | Aug , 1962
The advertising director of Pacific Pharmaceuticals, frustrated with the low ratings of their sponsored TV program, seeks a more sensationalist approach. He orders his staff to Faro Island to capture King Kong for exploitation. As Godzilla re-emerges, a media frenzy generates with Pacific looking to capitalize off of the ultimate battle.King Kong
IMDB 6.3 | Sep , 1976
An oil company expedition disturbs the peace of a giant ape and brings him back to New York to exploit him.The Son of Kong
IMDB 5.4 | Dec , 1933
Beleaguered adventurer Carl Denham returns to the island where he found King Kong.King Kong Lives
IMDB 5.2 | Dec , 1986
After falling from the Twin Towers, Kong lies in a coma for ten years. When his heart begins to fail, scientists engineer an artificial heart, and a giant female ape is captured to serve as a source for a blood transfusion. When Kong awakens following his heart transplant, he senses the nearby presence of the female ape and the two escape to wreak havoc together.The Mighty Kong
IMDB 4.8 | Jun , 1998
The classic story of the mighty Eighth Wonder of the World is given a musical update, utilizing the talents of Disney musical giants The Sherman Brothers. Boosting this family-friendly take on the 1933 film are the acting talents of Jodi Benson and Dudley Moore.Kong: Skull Island
IMDB 6.6 | Mar , 2017
Explore the mysterious and dangerous home of the king of the apes as a team of explorers ventures deep inside the treacherous, primordial island.Art Girls
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Three women artists from Berlin collaborate on an exhibition sponsored by a biotech firm and end up being the first people to experience the fascinating symptoms of an evolutionary leap.The Lost Spider Pit Sequence
IMDB 6.8 | Nov , 2005
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IMDB 2 | Oct , 1933
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IMDB 7.5 | Mar , 2021
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IMDB 2 | Mar , 1984
A child acquires a magical video game that he uses to influence the world around him.Mellons makt
IMDB 0 | Feb , 2024
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IMDB 6.3 | May , 1996
Dušan Hanák's final film: a bitter documentary about the history of Communism in Czechoslovakia.Butterflies
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A celebration of love and resilience, Butterflies follows Quinn and Josh, who met in their high school special education program. They reflect on their prom night which turned a mother's fears into a moment of triumph. Through heartfelt stories and reflections, this short documentary challenges perceptions of disability, demonstrating that love knows no boundaries and those little moments of joy are always worth celebrating.