400400 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 I don't understand why they put these pictures online if they don't want people to find them? Surely they would have known better after last time? [emoji38]They need to not publish any info till they want it getting out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 My main concern about DBGT is the IP of Derren Brown. Will Derren be as respected and popular in 10 years and what effect will this have on the ride? Derren is 44 so I can't see him continuing with his shows in 15 years. I just worry about how the popularity of Derren himself will directly effect the popularity of this ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Derren is 44 so I can't see him continuing with his shows in 15 years. Really? Look at any TV personality (or band for that matter), they'll keep going for as long as they are relevant/paid to do so. If they love what they do (which Derren does) they will continue - even when they aren't on TV. His live shows are incredible (can't wait for Miracle in a few months). But even if he were to completely disappear in 5 years time, he isn't like the usual 'IP'. He could even be a fictional character. Look at Dr Frankenstein's Scream Machine - a fictional character - still had relevance (and would do today if it were still there). It could have been called Dr Merlin's Ghost Train, as long as we get a background/insight into who Dr Merlin is/was then the ride will make sense. Of course, "Dr Merlin" wouldn't sell tickets as well as "Derren Brown" in the first couple of years, but in year 5/10 (if the IP has left the public eye) it wouldn't matter. Think Saw: The Ride. When that opened, it sold many tickets. Now, who goes to TP to go on SAW because it's the movie-themed coaster? You go because of the ride. It could have been called Dillan: The Ride and people would be saying NOW that they want to go to TP to go back on Dillan, but that wouldn't have generated the hype back in 2010. 400400 and CharlieN 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretchy Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 The thing is, you wont need to know who Derren Brown is to ride the ride, which means that as time goes on, and Derren drifts out off the stage of modern celebrity then the 'Derren brown' character in the ride can just become a fictional character. OK so the IP doesnt bring any new people, but at that point in the rides life, who cares. People will be drawn to the park with the new 24 looping mega wooden coaster. The ride may just gradually slip off the Derren Brown name and just revert to Ghost Train. David B and Chaz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge2002 Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Penn and Teller are 60 and 68 respectively and that doesn't seem to be stopping them... pluk and pognoi 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fa7Tony Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 I think an alternative IP to Derren Brown thorpe could have used it A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. It has the dark vibe that is a very popular theme at thorpe however it is much more family oriented than Derren Brown. There's also a new TV series coming out which makes it relevant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Dimensions Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Whoever did the photoshop, I love you <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 The 00:00 THORPE PARK Resort service to An Island Like No Other is now approaching... Check back at midnight for more information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 The 00:00 THORPE PARK Resort service to An Island Like No Other is now approaching... Check back at midnight for more information.Is this a joke or is this genuine?.. CharlieN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Is this bulls#it or is this genuine?.. Watch your language, it's genuine from an email. L7123456, Tom and David B 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Watch your language, it's genuine from an email. Ok. Sounds interesting. Looks like another night of waiting for something to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamminGamer Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Any particular reason why you think you received it? I'm signed up to Thorpe's various newsletters and stuff but haven't got any email Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Any particular reason why you think you received it? I'm signed up to Thorpe's various newsletters and stuff but haven't got any email I haven't got it either, but have seen a screenshot from someone who has received it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamminGamer Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Ahhh right. Can we see this screenshot? Do they know why they've received it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Allgood Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 The 00:00 THORPE PARK Resort service to An Island Like No Other is now approaching... Check back at midnight for more information. Show the screen shot... CharlieN and L7123456 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Yes please can we have evidence. I've learnt from experience never to believe anything without evidence. So just a screenshot or any other piece of evidence would be highly appreciated. Ryan made up the rumour of Hex getting VR so I just don't want this to be the case of the boy who cried wolf. L7123456 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Yes please can we have evidence. I've learnt from experience never to believe anything without evidence. So just a screenshot or any other piece of evidence would be highly appreciated. Ryan made up the rumour of Hex getting VR so I just don't want this to be the case of the boy who cried wolf. Unfortunately, I do believe that there is no evidence to back up Ryan's comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Ok before you all start slating me, let me upload to tiny pic and post. CharlieN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Given that Thorpe have said in the past that the peening date would be announced in February, and tomorrow is the last day of February, I wouldn't be surprised if the opening date is announced tomorrow. A bit of trust and logical thinking can sometimes go a long way. Mer, Matt 236, Glitch and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ryan Posted February 28, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 I want an apology from each of you. I didn't post the screenshot earlier because posting images on here isn't the easiest of things and I was very hungover this morning. InfernoMartin, Kerfuffle, Matt 236 and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 found a collection of graphics that Thorpe released a couple of hours ago. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Looks interesting. I say that for literally everything but it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 What is interesting about some slogans we have already seen which are now written in a circle? paige 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L7123456 Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 What is interesting about some slogans we have already seen which are now written in a circle? No clue, I just say it for everything for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 What is interesting about some slogans we have already seen which are now written in a circle? Cos OMG it's like the LU symbol!!!!111 Ryan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymclaughlin Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Where do you think we would go for the midnight announcement now Minds Wanted has closed? L7123456 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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