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/
How to Paint Your Dragon — Fast!
Can this be the world’s fastest dragon painter?
Joe Hisaishi’s Studio Ghibli 25 Years Concert
One of Japan’s most talented and prolific composers is Joe Hisaishi. According to People’s Daily (a Chinese paper), he has composed over 100 films and solo albums. To Western audiences, he is perhaps best known as the composer of all of Hayao Miyazaki’s films, from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind to The Wind […]
“My Neighbor, Totoro” … Sung by a Cockateil!
Yes, it’s true. A Cockateil has learned the theme to My Neighbor, Totoro, and he sings it! Don’t believe me? Watch, and listen: Posted July 19, 2012.
Theodore Roosevelt’s Thanksgiving Proclamation, October 29, 1902
By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation According to the yearly custom of our people, it falls upon the President at this season to appoint a day of festival and thanksgiving to God. Over a century and a quarter has passed since this country took its place among the nations of […]
Grandpa Dragon’s New Home
Want to hug a dragon? Well, now you can. At long last, Grandpa Dragon has found a home, at the Wellington Zoo in New Zealand. Here are a couple shots of his arrival: After he was transported from his previous location, Grandpa had to have his two halves sealed properly. Here he is waiting for […]
The Doctor Meets Himself … and Himself
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who, enjoy a couple videos where the eccentric Time Lord meets himself for the first time. From “The Three Doctors,” Part One, December 30, 1972:
Dogs are for the Birds
Here’s another fascinating video: An Australian magpie playing with a dog. Uploaded February 25, 2013.
Loki vs. the Little Girl
Loki wants to know, Who’s the better superhero, Thor or Loki? He may not like the answer.
Green Onions, Anyone?
Let’s groove to a snazzy tune by Booker T. & the M.G.’s. From 1962, it’s Green Onions!
Star Wars Bloopers!
From Jonathan Rinzler’s ebook edition of The Making of Star Wars. Enjoy! How do you pronounce “supernova”?
