Mystery Science Theatre 3000 meets Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame
The quote is from Season 2 episode 24 of Mystery Science Theatre 3000 where the crtique a movie called “Samson vs the Vampire Women.”
Enjoy.
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- Candice Parise as Esmeralda Asian Tour Cast 2012 Notre Dame de Paris
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- Male Dancer Asian Tour Cast 2012 Notre Dame de Paris
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- Candice Parise as Esmeralda Asian Tour Cast 2012 Notre Dame de Paris
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- Candice Parise as Esmeralda and Matt Laurent as Quasimodo Asian Tour Cast 2012 Notre Dame de Paris
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- Candice Parise as Esmeralda and Matt Laurent as Quasimodo Asian Tour Cast 2012 Notre Dame de Paris
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- Candice Parise as Esmeralda Asian Tour Cast 2012 Notre Dame de Paris
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- Candice Parise as Esmeralda and Matt Laurent as Quasimodo Asian Tour Cast 2012 Notre Dame de Paris
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- Candice Parise as Esmeralda and Matt Laurent as Quasimodo Asian Tour Cast 2012 Notre Dame de Paris
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- 2012 Asian Tour Cast of Notre Dame de Paris
Today’s Fan-Art was made by me. It inspired by iPod 
Esmeralda’s iPod Commercial
If you want repost it somewhere just give me credit ^^.
Jehan (Brandon Hurst) 1923 Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Frollo character in the 1923 version of the Hunchback of Notre Dame is the worst depiction of the character in any of the prominent adaptations. What do I mean when I say the Frollo character? Well he is the character who acts on his lust for Esmeralda and gets the plot moving. What makes Frollo a compelling character is his inner struggle about desiring a girl and even if he is not a priest he needs to be battling against something that is contrary to his way of being/thinking. Either it’s his own pride of his purity or his bigoted opinion of the Gypsies. This is the hallmark to his character, without it all you have is a creepy pervert and that is exactly what this Frollo is; an evil creepy pervert.
Jehan Frollo (Brandon Hurst) Hunchback of Notre Dame 1923
This version is the first time the Frollo character was split into two characters who are brothers; Jehan, the younger is the licentious lecher (the Frollo Character) and the saintly older Claude (or in the case of the 1923 version Dom Claudio). This method was employed in the 1939 version however it worked in that movie as Jehan Frollo had depth and some complexity. In the 1923 version there is no depth to Jehan, he is nothing more than a spoiled perverted brat.
Jehan (Brandon Hurst) trying to overpower Esmeralda (Patsy Ruth Miller))
In a nutshell, Jehan was a priest but he decided he preferred sins to virtues. This brief bit of backstory is presented in one inter-text card. So what could have been an integral part of the movie is reduce to a sentence. Now to be fair, movies in the early 20s didn’t really flesh out villains, they were bad, so at least we get a text card that somewhat acknowledges the book. However even giving the movie a stylistic pass, Jehan is still weak. Maybe if he delighted in his evil or in his desires that would have been more enjoyable as a character. There are a few moments of hammy 20’s over-acting that are enjoyable but other than that he just very weak and not very memorable. He is just devoid of any interest, personality or passion. All he is a creepy perverted stalker.
Jehan (Brandon Hurst) 1923 Hunchback of Notre Dame
Next Time – Phoebus
Phoebus (Norman Kerry) 1923 Hunchback of Notre Dame
Sabina Babayeva
Eurovision 2012 is in Baku, Azerbaijan, Sabina Babayeva will be representing Azerbaijan. In 2010, Babayeva played Fleur de Lys in an Azerbaijani version of Notre Dame de Paris.
Sabina Babayeva as Fleur de Lys 2010 Azerbajani Notre Dame de Paris
I hate to say this but I had no idea this version existed and I would also add that I’m very fixated on the costumes. The production opts for Renaissance costumes, different staging, and different musical arrangement. It seem that production lacked budget of the other version so there is less spectacle. Honestly, I have no idea what I think of it. I don’t hate it but I don’t really like it either. I’m incline to thinking it’ not that good. Though I think Babayeva is a decent singer.
Sabina Babayeva as Fleur de Lys
La Monture
Ces Diamants-la
For those interested, the first half an hour of the show. ( They cut the La Fete de Fous and Le Cour des Miracles, not if show did this or just the video (I think it’s the show))
Good news, July 9-10 The Original Notre Dame de Pris Troup (Garou, Helene Segara, Daniel Lavoie, Bruno Pelletier, Patrick Fiori, Luck Merville and Julie Zenatti ) will perform in Beirut, Lebanon. For more info co this website; Evention
Notre Dame de Paris Beirut Concerts 2012
While this is great news, I just wonder how long it will take for one the Notre Dame de Paris concerts to be in Canada or for that matter somewhere in the Westren Hemisphere. I mean 4/7 of the original cast members are Canadians. And there is a decent number of past cast members who are from the Western Hemisphere. So when will it happen? I know there was a rumor last year about the Original Troupe performing in Montreal in the summer but Garou was in Cirque du Soleil, so that didn’t happen. But I hope it happens soon.
Astrological Zodiac with corresponding Hunchback character find which character you are. I’m Master Florain the deaf judge who is too vain to admit he’s deaf…… not sure how I feel about that. (For this I ignored the characters birthdays since two are mentioned in the book and I also based this off the book)
Aries – Phoebus (March 21-April 19)
Aries Phoebus
Pros – Independent, Generous, Optimistic, Enthusiastic, Courageous
Cons – Moody, Short tempered, Self-involved, Impulsive, Impatient
Taurus -Jehan (April 20 – May 20)
Taurus Jehan
Pros – Dependable, Persistent, Loyal, Patient, Generous
Cons – Stubborn, Laziness, Possessive, Materialistic, Self-indulging
Gemini -Esmeralda (May 21-June 20)
Gemini Esmeralda
Pros- Energetic, Clever, Imaginative, Witty, Adaptable
Con- Superficial, Impulsive, Restless, Devious, Indecisive
Cancer -Quasimodo (June 21 -July 22)
Cancer Quasimodo
Pros -Loyalty, Dependable, Caring, Adaptable, Responsive
Cons – Moody, Clingy, Self-pitying, Oversensitive, Self-absorbed
Leo -Fleur de Lys (July 23 -Aug 22)
Leo Fleur de Lys
Pros – Confident, Ambitious, Generous, Loyal, Encouraging
Cons -Pretentious, Domineering, Melodramatic, Stubborn, Vain
Virgo -Clopin (Aug 23- Sept 22)
Virgo Clopin
Pros -Analytical, Observant, Helpful, Reliable, Precise
Cons -Skeptical, Fussy, Inflexible, Cold, Interfering
Libra – Master Florian (Sept 23 – Oct 22)
Libra Master Florian
Pros – Diplomatic, Graceful, Peaceful, Idealistic, Hospitable
Cons – Superficial, Vain, Indecisive, Unreliable
Scorpio – Frollo (Oct 23 – Nov 21)
Scorpio Frollo
Pros -Loyal, Passionate, Resourceful, Observant, Dynamic
Cons -Jealous, Obsessive, Suspicious, Manipulative, Unyielding
Sagittarius -Djali (Nov 22 – Dec 21)
Sagittarius Djali
Pros – Independence
Cons – Unemotional
Capricorn – Louis (Dec 22 – Jan 19)
Capricorn King Louis
Pros – Responsible, Patient, Ambitious, Resourceful, Loyal
Cons -Dictatorial, Inhibited, Conceited, Distrusting, Unimaginative
Aquarius -Gringoire (Jan 20 – Feb 18)
Aquarius Gringoire
Pros -Witty, Clever, Humanitarian, Inventive, Original
Cons -Stubborn, Unemotional, Sarcastic, Rebellious, Aloof
Pieces -Sister Gudule (Feb 19 – March 20)
Pieces Sister Gudule
Pros – Compassionate, Adaptable, Accepting, Devoted, Imaginative
Cons – Oversensitive, Indecisive, Self-pitying, Lazy, Escapist
Which character is your Zodiac Sign?
When I read this passage in Hunchback of Notre Dame “All at once the head of Phoebus she saw another head, – a livid, green, convulsed face, with the look of a soul in torment;” it always brings to mind one immortal face; The Grinch
The Grinch as Frollo
Today we’re going to look at Anne Meson.
Anne Meson as Esmeralda Notre Dame de Paris
Meson has played both Esmeralda and Fleur de Lys. Other Actresses who shares this distinction are Julie Zenatti, Chiara di Bari and Jessica Grove. She is one of 10 actors that have been in two casts that are in different languages (Garou, Daniel Lavoie, Bruno Pelletier, Luck Merville, Natasha St.Pier, Matt Laurent, Robert Marien, Chiara Di Bari, Dennis Ten Vergert and Tim Driesen)
Meson when she was younger was the French Disney ambassador and sang songs for Oliver, Little Mermaid and Chip and Dale, Rescue Rangers. She sang Part of that World on the Little Mermiad 1990 sound track
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FZdkvzguus
Recently I found her website and I wanted to share the Notre Dame bits;
Anne Meson as Esmeralda in Morgdor Cast with Cyril Niccolaï as Gringoire & Laurent Bà n as Phoebus
Anne Meson as Esmeralda in Morgdor Cast
Anne Meson as Esmeralda in Morgdor Cast
Anne Meson as Fleur de Lys in the Las Vegas Cast Notre Dame de Paris
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVorTyvVzmA&list=FLCmjM77B5AUW7TzpJKcHnYg&index=1&feature=plpp_video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAC2Wb8bDWY&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rgUEigAu0Q&feature=plcp&context=C3469516UDOEgsToPDskL21ee98ty58pY_5zh9yd5P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCnu-Oyk0tw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6F8wB6YI88
I wish I could have seen more of her performances.
Today Fan-Art is by FluidGirl82. It’s Phantom meets Hunchback. With a little anime style to it and I also love the names of the actors and crew. I don’t know about you but I would see the movies though I don’t want to give Hollywood any ideas. After all they’re making Hunchback into an action-adventure movie that’s also as ridiculous as making Snow White a warrior in armor on horseback; Oh Wait they already did that in Snow White and the Huntsman. Anyway enjoy the Fan-art
The Phantom of Notre Dame by Fluidgirl82
A few years before I was a Hunchback of Notre Dame fan, I was very into Phantom of the Opera so when I saw this I had to post it. I still like the Phantom of the opera in fact I just saw the the Australian DVD of Love Never Dies