Stan Freberg Passes On
Stan Freberg passed away today. In my younger years I only knew him from the acting he did for Warner Bros., as the voice of Pete Puma in “Rabbit’s Kin,” Junyer Bear, narrating and performing the Three Little Bops, the Gambling Bug, Benny the Cat, Bertie the Mouse, Tosh the Gopher and Chester the Dog. […]
A 10-Year-Old Reviews Thunderbirds
ITV’s new Thunderbirds Are Go! is targeted toward kids age 6 to 11. What do they think of the opening two episodes, “Ring of Fire” Parts One and Two? Two responses were published in the Radio Times, April 4, 2015. 10-year-old Hugh’s observations were quite telling. While he praises the attention to detail, he says: […]
5, 4, 3, 2, 1!
ITV is launching Thunderbirds Are Go!, a modernized remake of the classic series from the 1960s, using CG character and model designs, and live-action backgrounds constructed by Weta Workshop of New Zealand. Here are Weta co-founders Sir Richard Taylor and Tania Rodger with their kids at the premiere screening on April 1 at Park Road […]
X-Wings from Disney/Pixar!
Would you believe a Star Wars mashup with the Cars universe from Disney/Pixar? No? Well, here’s what it would be like: Happy April Fool’s Day from Big Bee Studio. Directed and animated by Brian K. Anderson. BigBeeBKA@gmail.com Twitter @BigBeeStudio VOICE CAST (in order of appearance): Narrator: Scott Fletcher — voice@caraworks.com Red Leader: Brian Ibbott — […]
Carrie Fisher Dialogs About Dialog
During the making of The Empire Strikes Back, Carrie Fisher is interviewed about the production. In this excerpt, she talks about the difficulty in saying some of the lines. Uploaded May 15, 2014.
The Difference Between Lucas and Kershner
In a 1979 interview during the making of The Empire Strikes Back, Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford reveal the difference between directors George Lucas and Irvin Kershner. Find out:
Mark Hamill in the Death Star!
Here’s an interview with Mark Hamill discussing his role in Star Wars, on the set of the Death Star in 1976. Enjoy:
Even a robot can have fun
A new trailer for Avengers 2 was released today. Ultron says, “It’s time for some fun.” Behold the fun: Is it a coincidence Ultron sounds a little like Optimus Prime?
Ben Kingsley and Dragonheart 3
In this DVD extra, Sir Ben Kingsley discusses expanding his creative palette to Dragonheart 3: The Sorcerer’s Curse. https://youtu.be/aA4OpaNUivs Uploaded March 17, 2015, courtesy Strecno.
Boba Fett on Endor
Could it be that Boba Fett survived the Sarlacc? Here he is on Endor, challenging Leia and Luke in a speeder bike “videomatic.” From From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga, December 1983. Click here to see more.
