The realworld technology that inspired tomorrowlands. From disney comes twotime oscar winner brad birds riveting, mystery adventure tomorrowland, starring academy award winner george clooney. The reclusive, cynical frank declines caseys request to take her to tomorrowland, having been banished from it years. I am the future, frank walker cassidy plays athena, who doesnt age throughout the movie. Tomorrowland is een amerikaanse sciencefictionavonturenfilm uit 2015. Raffey cassidy is an english actress known for snow white and the huntsman 2012 and dark shadows 2012. Buckle your seatbelt as the director of the incredibles takes your family on an actionpacked thrill ride. I think its very clear that athena loved frank for the reasons paul said, and that frank loved athena at the beginning, and at the end.
George clooney, hugh laurie, britt robertson, and all the others really sold it. Oct 24, 2015 ideas for making athena raffey cassidy costumes from disneys 2015 tomorrowland movie. Raffey cassidy celebrity profile check out the latest raffey cassidy photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. And it takes way too long for everyone to make their way back to tomorrowland. See more ideas about athena costume, disney 2015 and disney. Walt disney studios motion pictures distribution chief, dave hollis, commented on the films debut performance, saying, tomorrowland is an original movie and thats more of a challenge in this marketplace. But frank agrees to help casey and athena return to tomorrowland, and he ends up rediscovering the kid he used to be. Athena was portrayed by raffey cassidy in brad birds tomorrowland. Tomorrowland 2015 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Athena drops casey off outside an adult franks house in pittsfield, new york. She has had roles in films including the killing of a sacred deer 2017, snow white and the huntsman 2012, mr selfridge 20, and tomorrowland 2015. According to them, tomorrowland was the third original tentpole film of 2015 to flop, following jupiter ascending and seventh son. Tomorrowland featurettes reveal what raffey cassidys athena is.
After casey and athena steal a car, athena reveals she is an animatronic, purposed to find and recruit people who fit the ideals of tomorrowland. Athena smiles and takes his hand to guide him through what is known as tomorrowland. Athena is a childlike animatronic recruiter and the tritagonist of the 2015 disney film tomorrowland. Tomorrowland has a ton of big ideas, but most of them go relatively unexplained in the movie itself not a huge surprise given damon lindelof wrote the script the movie definitely doesnt require that you know the answers to every mystery, but it.
Keep in mind that everyone but casey knew the world was coming to an end before casey, frank, and athena made the journey to tomorrowland. Athena explains that she can still be of use to frank. Eddie newton tomorrowland athena tomorrowland alternate universe cops. Played by richard roeper young frank played by thomas robinson and athena played by raffey cassidy in her retro dress.
He slips the jet pack on in the nick of time and soars through the air before everyones eyes. Why you should give disneys movie tomorrowland another. Oct 10, 2017 there be spoilers ahead if you havent seen the movie, id turn back if i were you. He is the malicious founder and leader of tomorrowland and frank walkers archrival. Meet athena raffey cassidy from disneys tomorrowland. Hes led there by athena, a cute as a bug in a rug girl whom frank instantly goes hearteyes over. There be spoilers ahead if you havent seen the movie, id turn back if i were you. The story behind the surprise breakout character in tomorrowland.
Bound by a shared destiny, a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boygenius inventor embark on a mission to unearth the. These are the themes which drive the story of disneys tomorrowland forward. Built at least sometime before 1964, athena served as a recruiter, finding scientists and artists and leading them to tomorrowland, plus ultras secret city, located in. He was portrayed by hugh laurie, who also portrayed prince george iv in blackadder, and jasper in 101 dalmatians. This essay has movie spoilers and minor spoilers of my frank and athena book. Can we talk about that really creepy part of tomorrowland. Song strange and beautiful ill put a spell on you artist aqualung. Tomorrowland has a permanent place in my recorded movies, dvr. With george clooney, britt robertson, hugh laurie, raffey cassidy. Thomas robinson and raffey cassidy in tomorrowland frank and athena in a scene in the movie tomorrowland.
Summary i came back, she says in a small voice, to tell you she can change it. One of the first movies of the summer season has opened in theaters. It stars george clooney in the leading role, with hugh laurie as the primary villain. While the movie starts with frank in the present day telling his story, with casey interrupting, the story kicks in with a young frank visiting the new york worlds fair, where he meets nix and athena and first discovers tomorrowland. May 22, 2015 athena is a character from the 2015 disney movie, tomorrowland. May 27, 2015 adorable as a button, raffey cassidy has more poise at 14 than i did at 24. May 22, 2015 brad birds new disney movie tomorrowland shares its name and logo with one of the many themed lands at the companys theme parks, but it borrows from much more than just that one.
The realworld technology that inspired tomorrowlands coolest effect. Still, despite the movie s many flaws, the performances what a standout cassidy is as athena. Shes nothing but a combination of ones and zeroes, thats it. Visitors to disneyland can get a special sneak peek at tomorrowland and see props from the movie. Ya generally means plotdriven not characterdriven, so, dont expect a whole bunch of character development, unless you love disappointment, but even so, this movie really works. David nix also known as mayor nix is the main antagonist in the 2015 disney sciencefiction film tomorrowland or tomorrowland. Disneys tomorrowland comes to theaters may 22, 2015. Athena is a childlike robot recruiter and the tritagonist from the 2015 disney film, tomorrowland. At that time, frank developed a crush on athena, but she being a robot and all was unable to. Actress raffey cassidy reveals what she loves most about her job and her dream for the future. Built at least sometime before 1964, athena served as a recruiter, finding scientists and artists and leading them to tomorrowland, plus ultras secret city, located in another universe.
Realistic actionadventure of franks coming of age and athena s coming of sentience, along with plus ultras battle against a secret organization out to take over earth. May 22, 2015 spoiler warning athena isnt a real girl. Raffey camomile cassidy born 12 november 2001 is an english actress. In 20, aged 11, raffey was the youngest ever actor to be named in screen internationals stars of tomorrow and her performance as athena won. At the 1964 new york worlds fair she invites the young frank walker into tomorrowland after seeing great promise in him.
This was instantly a household favorite for us and we got it for a great price with the bluray, dvd, and digital copy all included so now everyone has it available on their tablets and whatnot when we are on longer drives and entertainment is needed. At that time, frank developed a crush on athena, but she being a robot and all was unable to requite his affection, leading to a falling out. And as the movie begins, the young frank walker is taken by her. Throughout the film, athenas determination to fulfill her mission to find creative and optimistic young scientific minds to join the movies titular. Tomorrowlands athena raffey cassidy tells us what its. Bound by a shared destiny, a bright, optimistic teen britt robertson bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boygenius inventor george clooney jade. Then she began to fall for frank, and a girl robot named athena seemed to ruin everything. Athena is a childlike animatronic recruiter and the tritagonist of the film, tomorrowland. Casey has courage and determination and hope and that is what tomorrowland needs. The filmmakers of tomorrowland seem to put all their energy into the movie s spectacle elements rather than the story, creating a convoluted plot. She plays athena the guest, the hostess from the future in a newly released disney movie tomorrowland. I would also expandrework caseys character and make her a more important element. Told as a story within a story, tomorrowland is a fun movie thats kid friendly even if it is a little onthenose toward the end. Athena is played by raffey cassidy from disneys tomorrowland movie.
And what is athena s new dangerous mission that could affect earths future. First, let me say that much of tomorrowland i loved. Bound by a shared destiny, a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boygenius inventor embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory. Athena looking a bit nervous and anxious before they blast off from the eiffel tower. Using a jet pack, frank ascends above the city with his former friend and confidante. In 20, aged 11, raffey was the youngest ever actor to be named in screen internationals stars of tomorrow and her performance as athena. Watch tomorrowland movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. This makes the film promise more than it delivers and given brad birds track record, the film is a bit of a let down. She was had the eloquence of an experienced actor, and yet her excitement for this movie exuded from her. One more unforgettable interview and meeting with one of the most gifted young acting talents in hollywood raffey cassidy. Bound by a shared destiny, a bright, optimistic teen britt robertson bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boygenius inventor george clooney jaded by disillusionment embark on a dangerfilled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space that exists in. After all, i wrote an entire novel about the world and the characters.
Athena had been looking for a recruit and she is really hoping that casey was the right person to choose because that was athena s last pin. Frank is shocked to find that athena is alive, and the pair discover they have many emotional matters to untangle. He can see the world change, as he spins it round and round and round as if. For more footage of athena in action, check out the other new tomorrowland character trailer, featured above. Walt disney studios announced the film under the working title 1952, until it was renamed, sharing its name with the sciencefiction themed land found at various magic kingdomthemed disney parks. See more ideas about brad bird, 2015 movies and athena costume.
See more ideas about athena costume, disney movies and tomorrowland film. Athena had been looking for a recruit and she is really hoping that casey was the right person to choose because that was athenas last pin. Join former boygenius frank george clooney, optimistic, scienceminded teen casey britt robertson, mysterious athena raffey cassidy and the brilliant david nix hugh laurie in a world of pure disney imagination and adventure. Athena is an audio animatronic android girl built by plus ultra, a secret organization dedicated to one cause. Her breakthrough role came as athena in brad bird s tomorrowland 2015 opposite george clooney. The film also stars hugh laurie as brilliant scientist david nix, raffey cassidy, tim. The relationship between his character and athena is very sweet, and a bit sad. And check out all the fun that disneyland has planned for its 60th anniversary, starting may 22, 2015. So this is a young adult movie a ya, but actually, it is also interesting and engaging for adults for the most part. Bound by a shared destiny, former boygenius frank clooney, jaded by disillusionment, and casey britt robertson, a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity, embark on a dangerfilled mission to unearth the secrets of an. Shes a realistically humanlooking android who recruited frank walker into the tomorrowland fold when he was just a boy. Athena is a young girl robot created in 1957 as a recruiter for plus ultra. Check out movie behind the scenes, interviews, movie red carpet. Tomorrowland is a science fiction film written by damon lindelof and jeff jensen and directed by brad bird.
Athena had told casey that frank was her only way back to the future called tomorrowland. Using a teleportation device, the trio travel to the top of the eiffel tower. He lands before nix and athena, the former still unimpressed. The film opens in traditional theaters and imax on may 22nd, and also stars george clooney, hugh laurie, tim mcgraw, judy greer, kathryn.
When she meets frank walker and learns about a place called tomorrowland, she is whisked away to a land far more wonderful than she could ever imagine. Athena tomorrowland death battle fanon wiki fandom. From disney comes twotime oscar winner brad birds tomorrowland, a riveting mys. Includes inspiration and images for her retro 1960s dress, hair and contemporary clothes to create your own disneys tomorrowland costumes. Clooneys disappointing tomorrowland goes off the monorails. Athena is an audioanimatronic robot girl from tomorrowland, who was a close friend of frank walker. Tomorrowland by the look of it, is an even looser cinematic adaptation of a disney theme park attraction that the pirates of the caribbean movies. A good chunk of the first act of the movie is taken up by a flashback where we see young frank walker go to tomorrowland. The story behind the surprise breakout character in tomorrowland tomorrowland on imdb. Heres our thoughts about disneys latest family scifi movie.
Tomorrowland 410 movie clips welcome to tomorrowland. May 24, 2015 tomorrowland has a ton of big ideas, but most of them go relatively unexplained in the movie itself not a huge surprise given damon lindelof wrote the script the movie definitely doesnt require that you know the answers to every mystery, but it certainly leaves the door open to a ton of questions. This little 12 year old girl is an extremely talented actress. May 19, 2015 clooneys disappointing tomorrowland goes off the monorails. The film wants tomorrowland to sort of be this gleaming mystery. Make, modify or mashup your own athena costume for tweens, teens and adults and children.
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