Disney's "Hercules" bolts onto the Web at www.Hercules.Disney.com.NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 28, 1997--The official "Hercules" Web site launched Wednesday, bringing the fun and irreverence of this summer's highly anticipated blockbuster hit to the Internet. Located on the World Wide Web at www.Hercules.Disney.com and at www.disney.com, the site captures the zany humor and spirited characters portrayed in the film. Through a variety of activities, downloads, ticket purchasing, and a special sweepstakes, the official "Hercules" Web site provides Disney fans of all ages with a fun-filled overview of the movie a full month before its release in theaters nationwide on June 27. Meet the Characters As a clever introduction to the characters of "Hercules," each main character of the film will have a "home page" showcasing their unique personality. In a spoof of the World Wide Web, each character's home page will also include a "banner ad A graphic image used on Web sites to advertise a product or service. Banner ads come in numerous sizes, but are often rectangles 460 pixels wide by 60 pixels high. Also 460 x 55 and 392 x 72 sizes are commonly used. " for another character, prompting users to click through to that character's site. For instance, visitors looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. the latest goddess beauty tips can check out Meg's page, "Meg - The Online Magazine for Wanna-be Goddesses." Or, read up on the hottest headlines in the underworld on Hades' home page, "UNN UNN University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Enugu, Nigeria) UNN University of Nizhny Novgorod (Russia) UNN Unnilnovium (meitnerium, element 109) UNN Underground News Network - The Underworld News Network." Greek Treats After catching up with the characters, users can try their luck with the "Wheel of Sparta" game or pose questions about their futures on the "Fates' Psychic Hotline." The Wheel of Sparta game, which tests general "Hercules" knowledge, calls for users to spin the Wheel of Sparta and guess letters in the hidden phrase, working to solve the puzzle before losing all of their points. If visitors wish to know their destinies, inquiring minds can dial up the "Fates' Psychic Hotline" and direct questions to the magic eyeball See eyeballs and eyeball driven. . Win a Grecian Getaway Fans can enter the official "`Hercules' Online Sweepstakes," which will whisk away Verb 1. whisk away - take away quickly and suddenly whisk off bear away, bear off, carry away, take away, carry off - remove from a certain place, environment, or mental or emotional state; transport into a new location or state; "Their dreams carried the one lucky grand prize winner (and three friends) to Greece for a seven day adventure, complete with airfare, hotel accommodations, and $1,000 in spending money. Sponsored by Disney Interactive and Walt Disney Noun 1. Walt Disney - United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966) Disney, Walter Elias Disney Pictures, the sweepstakes will award 36 prizes a week for 9 weeks. Weekly prizes will include "Hercules" soundtracks, hats, posters, and CD-ROMS. Guests to the sweepstakes will be able to enter every day during the 9 week period to increase their chances of winning. In addition to the weekly prizes, three third prizes of "Hercules" merchandise and two second prizes of 25 $50 vouchers redeemable at Choice Hotels nationwide will be awarded. See it First Be one of the first to see this summer's animated hit by purchasing tickets online for the special "Hercules" Sneak Preview sneak preview n. A single public showing of a movie before its general release. Noun 1. sneak preview - a preview to test audience reactions Weekend on June 21-22. Guests can locate participating Sneak Preview Weekend theaters closest to them and can purchase tickets online until June 16. When the movie opens nationwide on June 27, the "Hercules" site will enable fans to search the nationwide theaters and times database and allow them to purchase tickets online to "Hercules". Clips and Quips Guests can also download numerous clips from the film, including the trailer. Or, pay a visit to MuseTV, the Muses' home page, to hear a sample of the Thebes top song, "Zero to Hero." About the Movie From John Musker John Musker (born November 8 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, USA) is an American animation director. Musker is one half of America's leading contemporary animation team with Ron Clements. and Ron Clements, the writers/directors who created "The Little Mermaid" and "Aladdin," comes this irreverent and wacky new animated epic comedy that follows the outrageous adventures of legendary hero, "Hercules". Walt Disney Pictures' 35th full-length animated feature tells the story of "Herc," the mighty son of Zeus, who is taken from his Mount Olympus home and raised on Earth -- half man, half god. The fiery figure behind Hercules' disappearance is Hades Hades (hā`dēz), in Greek and Roman religion and mythology. 1 The ruler of the underworld: see Pluto. 2 The world of the dead, ruled by Pluto and Persephone, located either underground or in the far west beyond the , the hot-headed hot-headed Adjective impetuous, rash, or hot-tempered hot-headedness n hot-headed adjective volatile god of the Underworld who has grown tired of looking after a "bunch of deadbeats" and sees Zeus' son as an obstacle to his plans to rule the universe. When Herc discovers the truth about his origins, he sets out to prove himself a hero (with the help of a veteran hero-training satyr satyr (sā`tər, săt`ər), in Greek mythology, part bestial, part human creature of the forests and mountains. Satyrs were usually represented as being very hairy and having the tails and ears of a horse and often the horns and legs of named "Phil") so he can return to his mythological home. Hades has other plans for our hero and arranges a catalogue of calamities (a multi-headed Hydra, a Minataur, a Cyclops and an army of Titans). Along the way, Herc discovers that a true hero is not measured by the size of his strength but the strength of his heart. Adding to the film's fun and excitement are new songs from 8-time Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken and Tony Award-winning lyricist lyr·i·cist n. A writer of song lyrics. Also called lyrist. Noun 1. lyricist - a person who writes the words for songs lyrist David Zippel (City of Angels) and the talents of an all-star vocal cast that includes Danny DeVito, Tate Donovan, Susan Egan, Matt Frewer, Bobcat bobcat: see lynx. bobcat Bobtailed, long-legged North American cat (Lynx rufus) found in forests and deserts from southern Canada to southern Mexico. It is a close relative of the lynx and caracal. Goldthwait, Paul Shaffer, Rip Torn, Lillias White, James Woods and Charlton Heston. A division of the world's premier entertainment company, Disney Online was founded in 1995 to develop The Walt Disney Company's presence in the online world. Disney Online's first endeavor, located on the World Wide Web at www.disney.com, was launched in February 1996. Consistently rated as one of the Web's most popular sites, Disney.com offers innovative and entertaining information from a variety of sources within the company. From movies and books to merchandise and theme parks, Disney.com is the online spot for fans of all ages to find out what's new at Disney. CONTACT: For film questions call: Buena Vista Pictures Marketing Buena Vista Pictures Marketing is the marketing arm of Disney Studios, a unit of media giant ABC-Disney. Buena Vista Pictures Marketing markets the theatrical release of all the films produced by Disney Studios. Whitney Allen, 818/560-4718 or For Web site questions call: Disney Online Rebecca Buxton, 818/623-3460 |
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