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/
Martin Baynton: Writing Children’s Television
What is it like to write for children’s television? How hard can it be? What can the producer do to make his stories appealing to the audience? Martin Baynton, creator of Jane and the Dragon and co-creator of The WotWots, offers his advice, here.
Mark Hamill promotes Star Wars in England
Here’s a vintage interview with Mark Hamill that just popped up on YouTube. It’s from a show called Film Talk, taped in late December 1977 prior to the premiere of Star Wars in London. One clip depicts the cry of a Krayt dragon (mimicked by Ben Kenobi) as it was in the original version of […]
U.S. Continental Congress Thanksgiving Resolution, October 18, 1780.
United States. Continental Congress. Resolution setting apart a day of Thanksgiving and prayer. October 18, 1780. Whereas it becomes us humbly to approach the throne of Almighty God, with gratitude and praise for the wonders which his goodness has wrought in conducting our forefathers to this western world; for his protection to them and to […]
Pudsey’s Last Plea from Camelot
Once again the cast of Merlin pleads for donations for Children in Need, a British charity. From 2010: http://youtu.be/Q1LCJrrJ1FE
Pudsey Conquers Camelot!
If Pudsey doesn’t get his money, this is what will happen to Camelot: http://youtu.be/vJhixrsFO1Y
Words to Avoid
Fantasy author Bruce Coville has recommendations of words to avoid when writing prose. The following “Writer’s Tip for the Day” video is presented by Tina Nichols Coury:
Sir Leon and Sir Percival — in Person!
Want to meet a couple of Camelot Knights of the Round Table? Merlin stars Rupert Young (Sir Leon) and Tom Hopper (Sir Percival) visited Virgin Media Towers recently and answered fan questions over the internet. Their responses are transcribed here. Here they are in person: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Ui8ErmB_Wk8
Give to Pudsey or …
Camelot has been invaded by a creature of charity! Who can stop it? Why, Merlin, of course.
How to keep King Arthur from getting fat
This is how to lose weight, the Merlin way:
How to get King Arthur out of bed
Rise and shine, King Arthur! Aren’t you glad to have Merlin to wake you? https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vLF9Lx5ohsw
