AVP
08-02-2007, 08:12 PM
HOLLYWOOD’S EL CAPITAN THEATRE ADDS SUPER FUN TO
THE “DOG DAYS OF SUMMER” WITH SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT OF DISNEY’S “UNDERDOG”
AUGUST 3 to SEPTEMBER 3
PROGRAM FEATURES LIVE STAGE PERFORMANCE
BY WORLD FAMOUS STUNT DOG!
Hollywood’s legendary movie palace, The El Capitan Theatre, is celebrating the “dog days of summer” by “putting on the dog” for its special engagement of Walt Disney Pictures’ hilarious new live-action family comedy, “Underdog,” during its special engagement from August 3rd through September 3rd, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of Worldwide Special Events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
In addition to the fun and fantasy of the film, El Capitan guests will be entertained with a high energy, high-jumping live on-stage performance featuring Kyra Sundance and her world famous stunt dog, Chalcy, executing acrobatic feats.
Daily showtimes are 10:00 am, 12:25 pm, 2:50 pm, 5:15 pm, 7:35 pm (and 9:50 pm on Friday and Saturday night). Tickets can be purchased at the theatre box office (6838 Hollywood Blvd.), on line at www.elcapitantickets.com, or by calling 1-800-DISNEY6. Special group rate tickets for parties of 20 or more are available by calling 1-818-845-3110.
“Underdog” follows the adventures of an ordinary beagle who is transformed into a superhero canine with unimaginable powers and the ability to speak, when he is exposed to an experiment gone wrong at the mysterious lab of maniacal scientist, Dr. Simon Barsinister (Peter Dinklage). The caped canine (voiced by Jason Lee) vows to protect the citizens of Capital City and, in particular, one beautiful spaniel named Polly Purebred (voiced by Academy Award® nominee Amy Adams). When Barsinister and his overgrown henchman Cad (Patrick Warburton) unleash a diabolical plot to destroy the city, Underdog leaps into action to try and lick evil once and for all.
Commenting on the announcement, Breier said, “This special engagement of ‘Underdog’ exemplifies the fun and excitement of seeing films at the El Capitan Theatre. Not only do we have one of the summer’s most enjoyable family films, but the added thrills of seeing a live stunt dog on stage makes the experience that much more memorable. We’re really excited to be bringing this great entertainment package to our loyal guests and know that they’re going to have an incredible time.”
There’s no need to fear --- Disney’s Soda Fountain and Studio Store (located adjacent to the El Capitan Theatre on Hollywood Blvd.) is getting into the act with a special ice cream treat. The “Underdog Sundae” begins with two superhero sized scoops of biscuits ‘n’ cream ice cream, layered with a generous portion of chocolate sauce, and crowned with a chocolate candy masterfully molded into the “Underdog” emblem.
THE “DOG DAYS OF SUMMER” WITH SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT OF DISNEY’S “UNDERDOG”
AUGUST 3 to SEPTEMBER 3
PROGRAM FEATURES LIVE STAGE PERFORMANCE
BY WORLD FAMOUS STUNT DOG!
Hollywood’s legendary movie palace, The El Capitan Theatre, is celebrating the “dog days of summer” by “putting on the dog” for its special engagement of Walt Disney Pictures’ hilarious new live-action family comedy, “Underdog,” during its special engagement from August 3rd through September 3rd, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of Worldwide Special Events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
In addition to the fun and fantasy of the film, El Capitan guests will be entertained with a high energy, high-jumping live on-stage performance featuring Kyra Sundance and her world famous stunt dog, Chalcy, executing acrobatic feats.
Daily showtimes are 10:00 am, 12:25 pm, 2:50 pm, 5:15 pm, 7:35 pm (and 9:50 pm on Friday and Saturday night). Tickets can be purchased at the theatre box office (6838 Hollywood Blvd.), on line at www.elcapitantickets.com, or by calling 1-800-DISNEY6. Special group rate tickets for parties of 20 or more are available by calling 1-818-845-3110.
“Underdog” follows the adventures of an ordinary beagle who is transformed into a superhero canine with unimaginable powers and the ability to speak, when he is exposed to an experiment gone wrong at the mysterious lab of maniacal scientist, Dr. Simon Barsinister (Peter Dinklage). The caped canine (voiced by Jason Lee) vows to protect the citizens of Capital City and, in particular, one beautiful spaniel named Polly Purebred (voiced by Academy Award® nominee Amy Adams). When Barsinister and his overgrown henchman Cad (Patrick Warburton) unleash a diabolical plot to destroy the city, Underdog leaps into action to try and lick evil once and for all.
Commenting on the announcement, Breier said, “This special engagement of ‘Underdog’ exemplifies the fun and excitement of seeing films at the El Capitan Theatre. Not only do we have one of the summer’s most enjoyable family films, but the added thrills of seeing a live stunt dog on stage makes the experience that much more memorable. We’re really excited to be bringing this great entertainment package to our loyal guests and know that they’re going to have an incredible time.”
There’s no need to fear --- Disney’s Soda Fountain and Studio Store (located adjacent to the El Capitan Theatre on Hollywood Blvd.) is getting into the act with a special ice cream treat. The “Underdog Sundae” begins with two superhero sized scoops of biscuits ‘n’ cream ice cream, layered with a generous portion of chocolate sauce, and crowned with a chocolate candy masterfully molded into the “Underdog” emblem.