W. R. Miller
I've worked primarily in the entertainment industry as an animator, writer and storyboard artist, with two Emmy honors on The Simpsons. My articles have been published in Starlog, Comics Scene, Comics Buyer’s Guide, Animation Magazine, Animato! and the online Animation World Magazine. I have just completed the five-volume Batman: The Animated Interviews, published by BearManor Media. Works-in-progress: The Justice Dragon; The Star Wars Historical Sourcebook. Further details are presented at my webpage, https://wrmilleronline.com/about/
Need Help from a Dragon? Call on Siveth!
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has posted a 10-minute preview from DragonHeart Vengeance. I present it here with a caveat: a hand is dismembered at the beginning. Rated PG-13, the new movie is presented as “family friendly.”
Waiting for Vic Mignogna, a Surprise Opportunity!
On Saturday, January 11, actor Vic Mignogna made an appearance at Awesome Collectibles in Bell, California. I took the occasion to give him a copy of The Animated Voice, Volume 2, which features the cast of Dragon Ball Super–and among them is Vic. While waiting in line, I happened to be behind Kevin T. Rodriguez, […]
Mike Milo’s Advice for Becoming a Storyboard Artist
On Facebook, Emmy Award-winning animation director (among many other talents) Mike Milo offered some advice for people interested in storyboarding as a career. Here it is: February 1, 2019 Someone asked me to give ‘words of wisdom’ on how to be a storyboard artist so I wrote back and I figured I might as well […]
Try It Before You Fry It
Today, January 8, 2020, the new DragonHeart Vengeance trailer premiered at SR Trailers and Reviews. Siveth in action! Joseph Millson, posting on Facebook, says, “I want to tell you all, with full understanding of those who didn’t get past 2 👀that this is a gorgeous film. I’ve seen it. It works really well. Proper family […]
Siveth is Coming
On December 5, it was announced on social media that Dragonheart 5, called Dragonheart Vengeance, is coming to Blu-ray, DVD & Digital on February 4, 2020. Here’s a synopsis: Lukas, a young farmer whose family is killed by savage raiders in the countryside, sets out on an epic quest for revenge, forming an unlikely trio […]
Batman vs. Darth Vader!
From Bat in the Sun Productions, posted online March 5, 2015: BATMAN vs DARTH VADER Directed by Aaron Schoenke The series is produced by Aaron Schoenke, Sean Schoenke and Nikolay Zamkovoy. KEVIN PORTER/BATMAN DAMIAN BEURER/DARTH VADER DAVID BAXTER/DARTH VADER UNMASKED JON-CHARLES CORDERY/DARTH VADER’S VOICE JAKE ALLYN/SUPERMAN Original Music and Sound by Sean Schoenke Cinematography by […]
What Happened to Harrison Ford’s Cigarette?
Some behind-the-scenes footage of Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill taking a break in the Death Star set. Note the cigarette between Ford’s fingers. On November 28, 2019, “Star Wars” posted a featurette, “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” talking about the legacy of the franchise. Notice the footage at 1:12: What happened to […]
George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation, October 3, 1789
The first national Thanksgiving Day Proclamation under the U.S. Constitution: Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor, and Whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested […]
A Proclamation for Thanksgiving, November 27, 1779
General Orders, November 27, 1779. The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799. John C. Fitzpatrick, Editor. Head Quarters, Moore’s House, Saturday, November 27, 1779. Parole Landaft. Countersigns Lexington, Leeds. The Honorable the Congress has been pleased to pass the following Proclamation. Whereas it becomes us humbly to approach the throne of […]
