September 2005 Show Thread

[Jasper]

Here is a thread we can keep all news, comments, and questions for the upcoming September 2005 Show.

[chuckrules]

ALRIGHTY DANNY!8) :D

[MatHat13]

I am pretty sure we won't know what will be in this show until the day it comes out.|I

[Harmony Howlette]

*mumbles incoherently*

[MatHat13]

*mumbles incoherently*

?

[pizzacam]

;)

[MatHat13]

Oh god...could it...:eek

[Harmony Howlette]

Ok, I'll pretend to be excited for Mat's sake.
SQUEE I CAN'T WAIT! EEE HAPPY! JOY! WOOO!!!! :D :D :D :D
...bite me.

[MatHat13]

Err, i was being sarcastic.

[Harmony Howlette]

So was I.

[mix]

I don't know much but I know there is a Paula Abdul song, and the 80's tune, "Who can it be now?"

[Jasper]

Sweet man! Thanks for the info!

[Harmony Howlette]

Oh wow, I think I saw this coming a long time ago...
Is it 'Straight Up'?? I always thought that would be perfect.

[pizzacam]

HHAHA, Men At Work! That's awesome! :lol

[mix]

Possibly a new Monkey Ninjas?

[Harmony Howlette]

That'd rock! How about a new veggietales? This one just writes itself...

[dheineCECfan]

I hope the Paula Abdul song in the September 2005 show is "Opposites Attract" (may be used as a duet with Chuck E. and Helen that wouldn't match up to the Paula/M.C. Skat Kat music video for that song) or "Forever Your Girl" or "The Promise of a New Day" or "Knocked Out".

[Harmony Howlette]

I hope the Paula Abdul song in the September 2005 show is "Opposites Attract" (may be used as a duet with Chuck E. and Helen that wouldn't match up to the Paula/M.C. Skat Kat music video for that song)
That'd be cool. It'd also be neat to see if they could parody the video...Helen singing with an animated Chuck E?
I don't know. Just a thought.

[Shiney Happy Jenn]

Trust me...Corporate would never pay out for the expensive custom animation that such a video would require! |I

[Harmony Howlette]

Indeed.

[Jasper]

CPMN Episode 6 is now online!

www.monkeyninjas.com (http://www.monkeyninjas.com)

Deva George has confirmed what Mix said, and Episode 6 will be in the September Show!

[MatHat13]

Alright!:smokin

[MatHat13]

I just watched the Monkey Ninjas episode...really funny. Great job Deva!:rollin

[CEC Kid Check]

DITTO!!!!!!!!!:)
Really Funny:lol
Great Job!:D

[Harmony Howlette]

That was fantastic!
Deva, if you're reading this...two thumbs up! Thank you!

[MatHat13]

I just heard "Who can it be now?" as an MP3, its gonna be a great song for the upcoming show.:eek

[chuckrules]

DITTO MAT!:D

[CEC Kid Check]

OOOOHHH! I HOPE I HOPE I HOPE! Haha

That there is NEW BREAK MUSIC IN THIS SHOW! Ive worked at CEC for a year, and its been the same break for a year in a half TOO LONG!:rolleyes

[tinafan80]

So is anyone going to tell us what the shows and intermissions are going to be, or do we just have to wait till it comes out now??

[MatHat13]

I think were gonna have to wait til it comes out now...Mix usually was the one always giving us the inside info.:\

[pizzacam]

Nah, someone should be able to get it, if not me probably Danny or Jeff...;)

[MatHat13]

I think this time I rather be susprised.;)

[CEC Kid Check]

Nah, someone should be able to get it, if not me probably Danny or Jeff...

AMEN BROTHA! :lol

I got my ways!;)

[ChuckEFranchize454]

That there is NEW BREAK MUSIC IN THIS SHOW! Ive worked at CEC for a year, and its been the same break for a year in a half TOO LONG!

i stronly agree they need new intermission music. me its the same thing ive been working at my store for a year and a half and ive heard the same intermission music for that long so ya. dont get me wrong i love the 1 minute intermission beat(i used it at my last DJ show and no1 knew it was a CEC beat) but the 2min is kinda anoying to a point

[CEC Kid Check]

See, my point has been taken!

I miss the good ole days (aka 02) where all the new shoes had new break music.....then in 03 it changed to have the same break music for like a year, now....from april 04 til now, uhhhhhggg!:x

dont get me wrong i love the 1 minute intermission beat(i used it at my last DJ show and no1 knew it was a CEC beat) but the 2min is kinda anoying to a point
O, AGREED! I love the current break music, (I love all the break music!) but after a year in a half......im getting sick of it too!|I :\
I dont even have a band....but I do lighting for local school bands and if I talk to them and have them make a random 1minute and a random 2minute song (with no lyrics)...I would give it to Dept. 18 for free, as long as they toss it in the new show!;)

[CEC743]

nothing compares to disco chuck....

[pizzacam]

LOL, yeah that WAS a good song! :)

[Jasper]

So what's the word with this show???

Uhh...Shouldn't it be out in stores next week???

Where's the gossip? The info? The 411? The spoilers?!

Isn't there anybody besides me pumped for a new CEC show?!

[MatHat13]

Jasper buddy calm down.. >D ;)

Let's say that we couldn't get much very help though, *sigh*.

[CEC3066]

I'm looking fwd to it!

[ChuckEZone]

I'm excited as well! :D This will be the first show to play in my "new" store.

[mix]

I talked with Ryan the other day and though I don't know alot about this show I know it ships Friday. I know that it's got the songs "Who Can It Be Now", "Forever Your Girl", the new Monkey Ninjas. Other than that I don't really know. I am extremly curious to see the first show in a long time that I had nothing to do with.

[tinafan80]

You did not just say Forever Your Girl!!!
Good greif. That may be cool, cause Helen can sing a HELL of alot better than Paula Abdul.

[ChuckEFranchize454]

Hey Matt wats the new LIVE show song gonna be?? now im curious on wats its gonna be.
Isn't there anybody besides me pumped for a new CEC show?! yes indeffinently i certainly am cuz im tired of doin the same routine i did last year(with the animatronic show). I cant wait to see the new september show. all i care about is that it has some form of a new intermission

[pizzacam]

I especially am, cause It's gonna be the last show ever here at the Walzem Rd. store :(

[sungun12]

well the word is the last day for super chuck summer is sept 5...after that day, no more hawaiian shirts or tokens at kid check

[ChuckEFranchize454]

no more hawaiian shirts or tokens at kid check yay for no more free token at the door boo on no more hgawian shirts:( . i was the only one who actually wore the things durring the SCS.

[chuckrules]

Oh now I know I want to see this video Mix.:D why did I look under here lol. cause i was like I really want to be surprised. But now it's not a surprise for me no more lol. What will helen be wearing for on the footages "For Ever Your Girl"?:D

[CEC3066]

you'll have to wait & see. Remember, this is the first show Matt had NOTHING to do w/.

[ChuckEZone]

yay for no more free token at the door

:( I saw that as the best part of KidCheck. I kind of made an illusion of it, making the tokens *appear* for each kid. I was literally making magic at Chuck E. Cheese's.;) I'm such a dork.:lol

The hawaiian shirts were a great thing to bring back! At first, I was against them coming back - because they have nothing to do with superheros, or anything remotely close to a super hero. But I forgot how much more laid back they feel. I'll definately miss them.

[chuckrules]

Right Danny.:)

[ChuckEZone]

SPOILER ALERT!!!! DO NOT READ THIS IF YOU WANT TO BE SURPRISED!!







September 2005 Show Lineup


Skit 1
- Crocodile Rock
- Forever Your Girl

Intermission 1
- Blockbuster/Coke Promo
- Veggie Tales - "Pizza Angel"
- Fundraising Promo
- Countdown

Skit 2
- Who Can It Be Now?
- Mayberry

Intermission 2
- Retro... Spring Cleaning
- Ninja Turtles 1
- Countdown

Skit 3
- I Love A Rainy Night
- Might Take Some Time

Intermission 3
- Robots
- Monkey Ninjas (Episode 6)
- Countdown

Skit 4
- Grandma's Feather Bed
- Homework

Intermission 4
- Ninja Turtles 2
- Play-Doh
- Kidz Bop - "Since U Been Gone"
- Countdown



ALSO: All curtains must be disabled, and characters switched to 'Random Movements'. Curtains were not programmed in this show. 3 Stage will stay the same for now, but the new eprom is at it's final step...

[pizzacam]

Damn, the curtain thing sucks...but the line up's great! :eek

[Aaron]

Damn, that sucks about the curtains.
Thanks for the lineup, B. Sounds good.

Chuck E. Cheese of NJ

[CEC3066]

ALSO: All curtains must be disabled, and characters switched to 'Random Movements'.



OVER MY DEAD BODY!

[Jasper]

Cool stuff Brian! Thanks for the show schedule.

Couple quick questions maybe you or anybody who has access to the "That's Entertainment" newsletter can help me out with:

1) Is there a new Live Show?

2) Is Super Chuck E Road Show still valid?

3) Are stores suppose to hang onto Summer '05 to use next year, or is it finally retired?

Thanks!

[MatHat13]

This show sounds a bit odd...but I guess I'll have to see for myself if it's a good one, I think I'm gonna see it tomorrow.;)

[JAC07901]

All curtains must be disabled, and characters switched to 'random movements'

That sucks. Does anyone know if (and HOW) the writers wrote (or will write) that into the show for the kiddos (or the average customer who doesn't grasp the concept of random movements)?

[pizzacam]

I'm sure they won't even bother :rolleyes

[sungun12]

first, to answer your questions:

no new live show

i didnt hear that the super chuck road show wasnt valid, the rest of the cd has to be playable since it has the other stuff on it, i probably wouldnt play the super chuck song anymore

and...i didnt hear anything about sending the old tape back

ok, so after everyone left while we were finishing up closing, i popped in the new show. i think its pretty sweet. i liked it. i was definitely sick of the summer show. its a decent mix of songs and such and it has some new intermissions i think, i dont think i remember those. ahhh, and the monkey ninjas. gotta be one of my favorite non cec spots, well yea, probably my absolute fav.

as for live show, we started doing the swing again. we havent done it since we opened (year and a half) so we messed around with it sunday morning, tweaked a few things and started using it today. that has got to be in my top 5 for live show dances. its a good one

[ChuckEZone]

Does anyone know if (and HOW) the writers wrote (or will write) that into the show for the kiddos (or the average customer who doesn't grasp the concept of random movements)?

I don't even think they'll make note of it. Chuck even mentions "taking a break"... then stands there.0]

On a lighter note, I remember hearing that Michael is the new show programmer? He's done pretty good for his first show! Helen's "Forever Your Girl" is definately my favorite;) Nice work, guys!;)

[pizzacam]

well, that's good to know cause if I know Michael, he's gonna be there for a long while :lol

[thatsmilingface]

I saw the Sep. 2005 show at CEC #865 (3-stage). Not as good as older shows, but OK nonetheless.

[pizzacam]

WOW, this show has programming problems. I went and saw it today at my 3 stage store and there are spots where the characters don't move or look at the other character talking. You really CAN tell a difference in the programmers...I never believed it. Mike DID do some really cool stuff with the eyes and eyelids like just USED them alot which...these days things like that seem to be left minimal. Pasqually's curtain motor burned out but isn't gonna be replaced since the new "random movement" eprom is coming soon :rolleyes This show seemed like it had shorter intermissions...or at least fewer countdowns...But the curtains still work and ARE programmed still for 3 stages. During "Mayberry" Chuck's curtains close. :eek

[MatHat13]

Well I have to say I enjoyed this show, not only the songs, but the whole different feel of it. The show had indeed improve, and the characters had more to say than ever. The new team really did fantastic, I feel the programming(on a CEC Stage) is not different much.

Pros:
*Favorite song had to be Mayberry: Jasper did awesome on this song, and I also never heard this whole song before and I really thought for a country tune it was great. Forever Your Girl was great too, my close other fav.
*The originals were nice, Might Take Some Time was a rocking tune, and Homework was pretty cool, a bit odd for a Munch song but cool, rapping about homework makes me look forward to this school year.:rollin
*The new footage was cool, most of the songs had new character footage, wow, it was really good I have to say, the redesigned Chuck looks no different execpt the fur and hands.
*Programming, well Mike really did a good job, I have to say the programming didn't feel much different to me, execpt Pasqually's drumming, and the eyelids were moving more than ever.
*The dialoge was really great, there was really unique lines, and they were the first I have laughed at for years...especially Jasper's last line at Segment 4.;)

Cons:
*The intermissions are my biggest cons. The intermissions felt a bit bland in this showtape. There wasn't anything really good.
*Spring Cleaning: Sure it might be a classic short intermission to fans, but I really thought this time this felt really out of place. I mean, spring cleaning...and a September show mixed together with everything else being new?? Weird.
*Countdowns: The music was pretty bland, what they used was good character footage(execpt countdown 3) but very boring music.

I really thought the show would just be ok, but I actually really liked it alot, I didn't love it like crazy, but I have to say it was a rockin' showtape!:D

[CEC Kid Check]

OMG OMG OMG!!!!!:D :D :D
IT SUCKED! LOL:lol , that was a amazing show, I recieved it today, and popped it in our show! And WOW, I sat there (on the Clock:o ) and watched it twice throgh.....My managers told me to start working, but I sat there and told them to shut it, (so I almost got fired!) Anyways, back to the show, there were things I loved about the show, and things I disliked...
(Talking about the studio c version of the show)
1. The LIGHTING of the show couldn't of been any better! WOW! They totally put those ROBOSCANS to work!:D :D
2. The song selection of the show were the perfect choices! GREAT SONGS!
(DISLIKES)
1. NO FREAKIN CURTAINS! OMG, My bot today got his hat and eye lashes(:x ) torn off of him.....if there were curtains closed....that probably never would of happened!>: >: >: (B.T.W. did anyone notice what the announcer says in the beginning of Segment two? He says: "Lets bring out our favorite mouse, Chuck E. Cheese!" Well, first of all, he didn't go anywhere....he's totally bolted to the floor[:lol ;) >D ] and if the curtains are open now 24/7, everyone noticed he's been on stage the whole time....so when the announcer says that, it totally doesn't make any sense if Chuck didn't go anywhere!:| :lol
2. RANDOM MOVEMENTS! :x :x :x :x HORRIBLE! He looks SO BAD(:x :x :x ) especially during the live shows!:x :x :rolleyes
3. Bot movements during the show, (no offense to anyone or anything here) I could totally tell it was Mike's first show of programming, the lighting was AMAZING, but the bot looked exactly like he was in Random movements...just his his mouth moving the words.....:x (Another B.T.W., I could totally tell that if the curtains were still programmed in the show....the during Jasper's Mayberry song, Chuck's curtains would of been closed, cuz right after Jasper starts singing, the bot goes into his regular sitting postion, and then goes into random movements.)
4. This one isn't as bad, but I noticed in the intermission segments.... there was A LOT of reused material from the April 05 show, including sound and video! Kind of cheesey >D

Other wise, this show ROCKED! The new veggietales if REALLY FUNNY! CPMN is also funny and ROCKS!

[pizzacam]

I could totally tell that if the curtains were still programmed in the show....the during Jasper's Mayberry song, Chuck's curtains would of been closed

Yeah, they DO close there, I saw it here on the 3 stage! ;)

[Jasper]

Jasper's Showtape Review is updated with the new show! Featuring a full review of the songs, intermissions, and video; plus my personal feelings about the curtains situation. Caution - Ranting Ahead!

rock_afire.tripod.com/jas...ember.html (http://rock_afire.tripod.com/jasper/cecmodern/2005_september.html)

Studio C version information in the Secrets section will be up soon.

Enjoy!

[ChuckEFranchize454]

i thought the show was great it definetally beats the Summer show by a long shot. it was awsome watching it from the Studio C Version

[Jasper]

Just saw the new show at a Studio C stage the other day for the Review, and I noticed they didn't update their show with the random movements.

So the character sat there in the default position during the intermissions...and it is indeed programmed with a few movements during the "Mayberry" song.
Of interest, though, the curtains did close after the Fundraising Spot, since the programming was reused from the September 2004 Show.

Also of interest - and I need confirmation from other board members that visit or work at Studio C stores - the Play-Doh Spot isn't in the Studio C version. I bet the spot is on the dvds, there is just a programming error.

[CEC Kid Check]

the Play-Doh Spot isn't in the Studio C version. I bet the spot is on the dvds, there is just a programming error.
Mi Hermano, I told you once, and I wont tell you again, it wasn't in my show at my store!>: :lol :)

[Jasper]

Also, in great disappointment, the puppets once again don't appear during the songs a la the shows from 2004.

Without curtains for the stage and no puppets singing the songs - it looks like Studio C has hit rock bottom. |I

[pizzacam]

Hmm, well you guys know my stand on Studio C's, lighting, better sound and extra movements never did anything for me. I was around AND into it from an early(better) era...Studio C, at it's best(alpha) has always looked crappy and boring to ME. I'm just used to a show with 5 or more characters and even extra ones in other rooms. :( :( :(

[Jasper]

When I first started working for CEC back in '99, I felt the same way about Studio C. This was during the era that the "other characters" were going to be phased out, and the emphasis on the show was the interactive elements, such as the blue screen and interactive desk.

But the first few shows I watched at my Studio C stage had so much stuff going on and really made me a fan of the unique stage - I mean:

*At the time of the World Adventure and Holiday Party shows, there were three different videos going on at the same time. On one monitor it might be the puppets, the next might have the main video footage, while the third has special footage just for the blue screen. Those first few shows had themed backgrounds for the specific song going on (example, the Just For Kids Show had close-ups of a desk during that "Where Is Chuck E" song). That's why there are 3 dvds to run the show.

*Studio C also had different dialogue segments than their Existing Stages counterparts. Chuck E and Bird interacted a lot during the World Adventure show. There were even Studio C - only blue screen interactive intermissions added to shorter shows like Summertime. Plus there were "Chuck E's Star Search" spots for shows that had the karaoke option...which made shows even longer. It was definitely a different experience than going to a 3 Stage store.

*And there were little things back then that enhanced Studio C...each show had its own Birthday Break, each show had its own Live counterpart...plus each Studio C is brand new, so every movement, lighting, and effect was always working at each store.

That was back in 1999, 2000, and 2001. Studio C in general feels a lot cheaper today. We barely get new Birthday Break music and new Live Shows. The video is mostly of the main footage without the puppets during songs. No technician out there can get the stupid Warp effect working. There isn't anything special and different about the Studio C segments and intermissions compared to the Existing Stage version.

And limiting the character's movements from 34 to 16, plus redesigning the stage to make it look cheaper (Beta and Cappa), plus getting rid of the curtains - is really destroying the point and feel of this unique animatronic stage.

[CEC3066]

And limiting the character's movements from 34 to 16,

try 32 to 16

[CEC Kid Check]

No technician out there can get the stupid Warp effect working.

That sounds like a dare, bring it ON! Im going to work on it soon, and it will be fully running, U WILL SEE, HAHAHAHA!:p

[CEC3066]

saw the show @ my store today. I walked in to the showroom only to find the store (a franchise) had COMPLIED) w/ the random movement procedure thing.


my teeth clenched and my heart shattered.

yes I felt the EXACT way Brian felt. I nearly CRIED. it was SO painful to watch that I did something I don't normally do. I ate my meal in.............THE GAME ROOM

[CEC Kid Check]

No technician out there can get the stupid Warp effect working.

Hahaha, like I said above, that sounded like a dare and I got it working, CORRECTLY!!!!!!!!:rollin :rollin My brother always miss judges me, especially when he....;) :(

[Shiney Happy Jenn]

Well i finally saw the show today...and was not very impressed or excited.

The only parts that made any impression on me at all was "Who Can It Be Now" ( the video has a nice nod to Matt S.), "Forever Your Girl" ( for Helen's vocals....she's always a winner) and Jasper's "Mayberry" which was a nice slant for a otherwise "kiddiefied" show.

The BEST part of the whole program was the wonderful retro bumper featuring Tux Chuck from the early 90's. WOw, what a treat to see that! That's the one thing that got my attention and made me perk up. The rest of it. as a whole effort, was a bit bland for my tastes. A very dull show, but i did appreciate that there was at least SOME effort put into what the characters said to each other this time.

All of the intermission have been shortend which was good to see, but none of them were entertaining. A shame really...again, it's the old retro intermissions that steal the spotlight everytime when compared to the new stuff. They are going to have to stop doing this as it's so obvious the newer stuff is lame! :x

The programming was okay.....i saw this on a 2 stage so it had all the basic moves covered. Just the usual generic movements covered..nothing exspecially noticable.

I found this show to be very much for the kiddies...i think part of that was it had a very light feel to it. Chuck's speaking tone also seemed a bit "up there" and he sounds more like a kid now then ever before, but maybe that's just my ears. I did detect a more light tone in Duncans vocals though.

So overall....not that great in my book. I was'nt expecting much anyway.

Let's hope the New Year will bring with it a show that will actually be somewhat exciting. The last show i was really into was January 2004 ( i think...it was that long!)

[ChuckEFranchize454]

i loved this show. i liked it alot. it was great for mike hills first show i think. i like what he did with the roboscans and the light patterns. im a dj remember so one thing ireally focus is on the lights and the diffrent patterns wth the songs and intermissions

[Shiney Happy Jenn]

I have not seen the "Studio C" version of this show yet, so my opinion was based solely on my experience seeing it for the first time with a 2 stage.

I find that if my local 2-Stage version of it does'nt impress me, give Studio C a try and then decide.
However, it's the show material itself, regardless of what stage it's seen on, that really matters....and September seems to come off as being a weak show to me.

Just my thoughts on it....

[CEC Kid Check]

im a dj remember so one thing ireally focus is on the lights and the diffrent patterns wth the songs and intermissions

Sweet, same here!;)
Jenn, when you go to see the show at a Studio C store, definently keep an eye out and watch those roboscans, he did an excellent job programming them to the beat and picked the perfect gobos (patterns) to match the music.

[ChuckEZone]

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Sweet, same here!


Same here, lol! :lol

[Munch's Make Believe Band]

Ok so a week before september started I went to the valencia ca store late augest last week I was hoping to see the summer show on a 1 stage but when I got in they were playing the september 05 show I thought it was good the only probelem was that helen's mouth wasn't working for Half of the time but after I love a rainy night her mouth was working And the curtains open but they wern't on random movements that is my trip.

[chucki233]

Ok so a week before september started I went to the valencia ca store late augest last week I was hoping to see the summer show on a 1 stage but when I got in they were playing the september 05 show I thought it was good the only probelem was that helen's mouth wasn't working for Half of the time but after I love a rainy night her mouth was working And the curtains open but they wern't on random movements that is my trip.

what? You mean last week or august 2005?

[Munch's Make Believe Band]

I mean last week of augest 05