Bastian Says “No” to Humdrum Books
Bastian Balthazar Bux, the young hero of Michael Ende’s Die unendliche Geschichte / The Neverending Story, is particularly choosy in the books he likes to read. Here’s why: “Reluctantly Bastian’s thoughts turned back to reality. He was glad the Neverending Story had nothing to do with that. “He didn’t like books in which dull, cranky […]
What keeps Star Wars alive?
Today Steve Sansweet posted a blog entry regarding Disney preparing new Star Wars merchandise for its stores. While reading it, this popped out at me: “With the merchandise being developed, it became the job of Jonathan Storey, a 22-year Disney Store veteran, to prepare the Stores and the Cast Members. It was a task that […]
The Magnificent Dragon Gate
One of the benefits of Facebook is learning from friends who share similar interests. Recently one shared a photo of this exquisite Dragon Gate of Harlech House in Dublin. For details and more gorgeous pictures of the gate, see this article by “Pinar”, “Mythical Dragon Gate Protects Home.”
Harrison Ford in France, September 1977
On September 20, 1977, Gary Kurtz, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford appeared on a French TV show, Spécial Cinéma, hosted by Christian Defaye. On May 16, 2014, Bertha Rand uploaded a video of Ford’s part in the interview. Here it is: http://youtu.be/5SbGxjKc9jU This clip is also available at Les Archives de la Radio Télévision Suisse.
What if AKIRA was live-action?
On May 9, 2014, The Akira Project posted its amazing trailer, a live-action homage to Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira. Who can believe this fan-made effort can be so … professional? Caution: Material is PG-13. From their online posting: The Akira Project is a crowd-sourced, non-profit project meant to create a live action fan trailer of AKIRA, […]
Princess Leia comes to Fairy Tale Land
Yes, Once Upon a Time has a visitor from a galaxy far, far away. Sort of: http://youtu.be/1TFGx4B_HqE
A Girl and a Fawn
On June 7, 2013, Brad Herring uploaded a video of his daughter’s encounter with a fawn. This is their story: “We were unpacking the car from a canoe trip when this fawn stumbled across our front yard and into Maya’s arms. The fawn had a good sense about Maya and followed her every step. They […]
May the Fourth be With You, Star Wars Day 2014
What’s May the Fourth without Star Wars videos? Star Wars Day Greeting from J.J. Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan Posted on May 4, 2014 “Straight from London, Star Wars Episode VII director and writer, J.J. Abrams along with writer Lawrence Kasdan have a quick video message for Star Wars fans this May the 4th.” A Star […]
Beboppin’ with Spike and Elektra
From Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001), an amazing fight and getaway! Disclaimer: Expletive uttered.
The Cast of Star Wars VII
It’s official. The cast of Star Wars VII has now been announced. Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Kenny Baker will be reprising their roles for the new film. Joining them will be John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow. The […]
