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# W R Miller Online

Writer, Illustrator, Storyboard Artist

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- [When popular characters get hosed](https://wrmilleronline.com/when-popular-characters-get-hosed/) - How would an author feel about their characters being changed when they are dramatized for the stage or screen? Mystery writer Agatha Christie addressed this situation during a presentation on the online lecture service, BBC Maestro, in a dramatization. In a discussion of character, a simulated Christie purportedly says, ... "And there is, of course,
- [Disney gets TWISTED with J. Michael Tatum and Paul Castro](https://wrmilleronline.com/disney-gets-twisted-with-j-michael-tatum-and-paul-castro/) - On November 4, on behalf of Animation Scoop, I had the pleasure of interviewing J. Michael Tatum about his role as headmaster wizard Dire Crowley in DISNEY TWISTED – WONDERLAND. What’s impressive about Mr. Tatum is that he—like James Earl Jones—overcame a stuttering handicap by becoming an actor. And he’s racked up an impressive array
- [BATMAN: THE ANIMATED INTERVIEWS--The BearManor Media Interview](https://wrmilleronline.com/batman-the-animated-interviews-the-bearmanor-media-interview/) - July 6, 2024. To promote their books, BearManor Media asks its authors to talk about their work in the form of an interview. Here's what I said about The Unofficial Batman: The Animated Interviews: Batman: The Animated Series proved to be a resounding success, and still enjoys popularity three decades later. What qualifies you
- [I'm on PBS!](https://wrmilleronline.com/im-on-pbs/) - Last November Professor Terence Dollard of the University of North Carolina-Pembroke interviewed me for his TV program, COMIC CULTURE, to air on PBS. We talked about BATMAN: THE ANIMATED INTERVIEWS and the value of the talents that made BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES and its DCAU spinoffs. There's special mention of Bruce Timm and Paul Dini,
- [THE UNOFFICIAL BATMAN: THE ANIMATED INTERVIEWS, Volume One now available in paperback!](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-unofficial-batman-the-animated-interviews-volume-one-now-available-in-paperback/) - TOMORROW, February 1! It's the day Volume One of THE UNOFFICIAL BATMAN: THE ANIMATED INTERVIEWS will be released in paperback. It'll be black and white and for that reason, more affordable the hardbound versions. To top it off, you can purchase it cheaper than list price directly from the publisher. Here's the announcement from BearManor
- [Watchtower Database plugs BATMAN: THE ANIMATED INTERVIEWS!](https://wrmilleronline.com/watchtower-database-plugs-batman-the-animated-interviews/) - Watchtower Database, purveyor of all things DCAU, has mentioned The Unofficial Batman: The Animated Interviews on their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxGN1S2ot-_y3muGJiK0iYKx6bFKYOA-Ut I mention Watchtower Database in the "Recommended Media" section of Volume Five. With the kind permission of their webmaster, James Strecker, I quoted from select interviews for inclusion of B:TAI. Check 'em out for updated
- [Over 30 Years in the Making! Now Available: The Unofficial BATMAN: THE ANIMATED INTERVIEWS](https://wrmilleronline.com/over-30-years-in-the-making-now-available-the-unofficial-batman-the-animated-interviews/) - Today’s the day! The culmination of researching a span of over 30 years! BearManor Media has published BATMAN: THE ANIMATED INTERVIEWS, five volumes, hardbound editions in color! Who made BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES and its spinoffs? How was it made? Why did it become pivotal in the animation industry, and what accounts for its popularity
- [The End of the DCAU](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-end-of-the-dcau/) - For years fans of Batman: The Animated Series have clamored for a return to the DC Animated Universe, for more episodes of B:TAS or Batman Beyond or Justice League Unlimited. At conventions, the casts have appeared on panels, attempting to spur interest. Surely Warner Bros. would be encouraged by home video sales, merchandise, and the
- [Update on BATMAN: THE ANIMATED INTERVIEWS](https://wrmilleronline.com/update-on-batman-the-animated-interviews/) - June 5, 2024. I have received one more endorsement for Batman: The Animated Interviews from Linda Simensky, currently head of animation and scripted content for Duolingo. “Batman: The Animated Interviews brings together five volumes that include every bit of information about these animated series that you could imagine. I am in awe of Bob Miller's
- [Daniel Middleton visits Dagobah](https://wrmilleronline.com/daniel-middleton-visits-dagobah/) - TvFilmMedia has uploaded footage from Jim'll Fix It, in which the host arranges for 8-year-old Daniel Middleton to visit the Dagobah setfrom The Empire Strikes Back and meet Luke Skywalker and R2-D2. Chewbacca makes an appearance later in the show. Enjoy: https://youtu.be/OLGeevUvqwU?si=1B8wCcpsy935ypO7
- [Praise for BATMAN: THE ANIMATED INTERVIEWS](https://wrmilleronline.com/praise-for-batman-the-animated-interviews/) - Prior to a book's release, it's helpful for an author to gather endorsements from prominent individuals, who are given advance reader copies for their review. These are the accolades I've received for Batman: The Animated Interviews. I'm grateful for all of them: “Bob Miller’s highly researched and thoroughly engaging history, Batman: The Animated Interviews, is
- [The May the Fourth Hoax](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-may-the-fourth-hoax/) - In July 1980 Del Rey Books published Once Upon a Galaxy: A Journal of The Making of The Empire Strikes Back, by Alan Arnold. In his diary entry for May 4, 1979, Arnold noted the election victory of Margaret Thatcher as Prime Minister of England. He said her party took out a half-page ad in
- [More Entertaining Than STAR TREK: DISCOVERY!](https://wrmilleronline.com/more-entertaining-than-star-trek-discovery/) - April 27, 2024. What’s more entertaining that Star Trek: Discovery? The comments about Star Trek: Discovery! A month ago Paramount Plus posted a trailer heralding the fifth and final season. Here are the reactions: @paweldurczok 2 weeks ago I can't believe this got more seasons than Enterprise. 127 @Akkbar21 13 days ago corny streaming service
- [The Music of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-music-of-the-empire-strikes-back/) - On May 17, 1980, BBC2 aired a documentary, STAR WARS: THE MUSIC BY JOHN WILLIAMS, which focused on the scoring of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. It has since been uploaded to YouTube for your viewing pleasure, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oyQQYOQOGk Chapters: 00:00 - Intro / Production crew / A New Hope 06:05 - EMPIRE: spotting sessions 07:15
- [British Want List](https://wrmilleronline.com/british-want-list/) - Continuing my quest to catalog, as complete as possible, press coverage of the original Star Wars trilogy and two Ewoks movies for The Star Wars Historical Sourcebook. The following is my want list of British publications, with British Library shelf marks for reference. I need PDF files of the coverage, and I'm happy to exchange
- [Australian Star Wars Articles, Part Three](https://wrmilleronline.com/australian-star-wars-articles-part-three/) - For several years now I've been documenting press coverage of the classic Star Wars trilogy into a multi-volume project, The Star Wars Historical Sourcebook. This involves buying the various books, magazines, papers, comic books, etc., as well as buying through ebay and online downloads. This coverage is global, so I do what I can to
- [Mark Mayerson's New TRIPP](https://wrmilleronline.com/mark-mayersons-new-tripp/) - Canadian animator/storyteller Mark Mayerson has a new Harvey Tripp adventure, "Tripp to Servility," which you can enjoy when you click here. Who is Harvey Tripp? He's a wanna-be diplomat whose career got sidetracked when he found disfavor with Chief of Security Travis Daggett. Why? He befriended a Repton dinosaur named Granjik. Now he and Granjik
- [Brad Bird on why the Looney Tunes were successful](https://wrmilleronline.com/brad-bird-on-how-the-looney-tunes-were-successful/) - From Cartoon Brew, 2010, Iron Giant, The Incredibles and Ray Gunn director Brad Bird gave this observation: The "failure of every Bugs and Looney enterprise for the last twenty years” (only 20?) is caused by two very simple reasons-- 1) The original cartoons were created in an environment where NO ONE WAS PAYING ATTENTION. As
- [Dragons of the Day, February 29, 2024](https://wrmilleronline.com/dragons-of-the-day-february-29-2024/) - Well, that's all, folks, for the end of a series. On December 14, 2023, Dreamworks Dragons: The Nine Realms, unspooled its eighth and final season on the Peacock and Hulu streamers. To its credit--literally--the show did show us what the characters looked like if they were hand-drawn, instead of the plastic-looking robot CG versions. Let's
- [Australian Star Wars Articles Want List, Part One](https://wrmilleronline.com/australian-star-wars-articles-want-list-part-one/) - For several years now I've been cataloguing press coverage of the classic Star Wars trilogy into a multi-volume project, The Star Wars Historical Sourcebook. This involves buying the various books, magazines, papers, comic books, etc., as well as buying through ebay and online downloads. This coverage is global, so I do what I can to
- [Australian Star Wars Articles, Part Four](https://wrmilleronline.com/australian-star-wars-articles-part-four/) - For several years now I've been documenting press coverage of the classic Star Wars trilogy into a multi-volume project, The Star Wars Historical Sourcebook. This involves buying the various books, magazines, papers, comic books, etc., as well as buying through ebay and online downloads. This coverage is global, so I do what I can to
- [Australian Star Wars Articles, Part Two](https://wrmilleronline.com/australian-star-wars-articles-part-two/) - For several years now I've been documenting press coverage of the classic Star Wars trilogy into a multi-volume project, The Star Wars Historical Sourcebook. This involves buying the various books, magazines, papers, comic books, etc., as well as buying through ebay and online downloads. This coverage is global, so I do what I can to
- [What Happened to Cartoon Network?](https://wrmilleronline.com/what-happened-to-cartoon-network/) - Would you believe a solitary real world incident would significantly change the programming of an entire network? This morning on "X" a.k.a. Twitter, I noticed this post, recalling the misfiring of a publicity stunt on February 1, 2007: TRAFON(s Backup Account) @RiseFallNickBck 3:30 PM • Jan 31, 2024 • 191.6K Views The Adult Swim "Boston
- [A Conversation with Marcia Lucas](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-conversation-with-marcia-lucas/) - On November 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the Carol L. Ellis Auditorium at Santa Rosa Junior College, Petaluma, California Campus, AV Film sponsored “A Conversation with Marcia Lucas,” the film editor who contributed significantly to American Graffiti, Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, Taxi Driver and Raiders of the Lost
- [The Joker Meets Harley Quinn ... in live action!](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-joker-meets-harley-quinn-in-live-action/) - January 7, 2024. At the 81st Annual Golden Global Awards, Barbie wins for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement. The voice of the Joker, Mark Hamill, presents the award to the live-action Harley Quinn and Barbie, Margot Robbie. Backstage, Robbie posed with Hamill. Source: The “It’s Mark Hamill” fan page, Facebook, posted January 8, 2024. Also
- [Batman: The Animated Interviews--Progress Report 12-16-2023](https://wrmilleronline.com/batman-the-animated-interviews-progress-report-12-16-2023/) - From Los Angeles Comic Con, December 2, 2023, Los Angeles Convention Center, Heroic Fine Art Gallery, booths 1865/1867. Left to right: Kevin Altieri, Dan Riba, Brad Rader, Alan Burnett. Photo © W. R. Miller. I interviewed all of the above gentlemen for this project. Finally, the text for the Unofficial Batman: The Animated Interviews, all
- [David Michelinie and Bob Layton kill Janson!](https://wrmilleronline.com/david-michelinie-and-bob-layton-kill-janson/) - December 1, 2023 This morning comics scribe Bob Layton tweeted he killed Wedge's co-pilot, Janson! From Star Wars #78, published 30 years ago this month: #FlashbackFriday: Published this month in 1983, @starwars #78 created a huge controversy decades later. According to critics, David & I screwed-up the entire canon by killing off Wedge’s co-piliot Janson.
- [Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation, 1789](https://wrmilleronline.com/washingtons-thanksgiving-proclamation-1789/) - President George Washington. The Thanksgiving Proclamation City of New York, October 3, 1789. 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
- [DC Heroes of the CW at the WB Store](https://wrmilleronline.com/dc-heroes-of-the-cw-at-the-wb-store/) - November 13, 2023 This afternoon a friend and I visited the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank, where they were hosting their Annual Art Expo, mostly cels from Hanna-Barbera, Animaniacs, Tiny Toon Adventures, Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, and other images. The exhibit lasts/lasted from November 6 to November 19. If you
- [Harrison Ford, 1983](https://wrmilleronline.com/harrison-ford-1983/) - From May 19, 1983 on NBC's Today Show, Jim Brown talks to Harrison Ford about his career. Harrison Ford interviewed around the time of RETURN OF THE JEDI. he's in top form. pic.twitter.com/GbzGNk26EJ— All The Right Movies (@ATRightMovies) October 29, 2023
- [Dragons of the Day: September 14, 2023](https://wrmilleronline.com/dragons-of-the-day-september-14-2023/) - The seventh season of Dragons: The Nine Realms premiered on Hulu and Peacock on September 14, 2023, with yet another opportunity to see hand-drawn characters at the end credits, except--they were the same ones shown at the end credits last season. At least there are parts where the text doesn't obscure the art as much,
- [Pirates Attack THE DRAGON PRINCE Producers!](https://wrmilleronline.com/pirates-attack-the-dragon-prince-producers/) - Saturday, July 22, 2023, 2:45 p.m. At the San Diego Convention Center, Room 6BCF has a seating capacity of 1500. Alas, it wasn't enough space to accommodate everyone eager to learn about Season Five of The Dragon Prince. Those who could attend would be treated to not one, not two, not three, but four surprises.
- [Tommy Oliver -- Agent of HYDRA?](https://wrmilleronline.com/tommy-oliver-agent-of-hydra/) - At Wizard World Portland, January 25, 2015, Jason David Frank matches fists with Brett Dalton from Agents of SHIELD. Has the former Green/White/Red Turbo/Black Dino Ranger joined the forces of HYDRA, or is this a clever ploy to save the world? Update: February 7, 2015. Oh, my. Jason David Frank is on the outs with
- [STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED SERIES -- 50 Years Later!](https://wrmilleronline.com/star-trek-the-animated-series-50-years-later/) - Can it be it's been 50 years since the animated Star Trek premiered on television? Yes, it's true. To commemorate the anniversary, Michael Coate of The Digital Bits assembled a team of Trek experts to talk about it on his website, here. The speakers are myself, plus animation historian Jerry Beck, Michael and Denise Okuda,
- [Proud of Her Eggs](https://wrmilleronline.com/proud-of-her-eggs/) - It is a world of anthropomorphic talking animals, divided into carnivores and herbivores, all struggling to survive each other. But unlike Disney's Zootopia, Beastars takes the conflict to R-rated levels, in a which the star wolf, Legoshi, has to fight his instincts to either eat--or love--a rabbit. Heavy drama aside, I consider these clips to
- [How to Hug Your Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-to-hug-your-dragon-2/) - https://youtu.be/qOF47IZh0qI https://youtu.be/lPvh8g5mrco?si=BgaZ385iyW9NwXal Have you hugged your dragon today?
- [The Passing of Arleen Sorkin](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-passing-of-arleen-sorkin/) - August 24, 2023 Arleen Sorkin, the original voice and inspiration for Harley Quinn, has passed away. Here's an animated segment from "Harlequinade," written by her co-creator, Paul Dini. Harley performs before a nightclub of gangsters singing "Say That We're Sweethearts Again." Play the video. Close your eyes. Listen to Sorkin's performance. And you'll know the
- [Tom Cruise: Why Won't This Fella Age?](https://wrmilleronline.com/tom-cruise-why-wont-this-fella-age/) - With the release of Top Gun: Maverick, comedian Sean Hayes has posted a video that asks the vital question, Why doesn't Tom Cruise age? Click here for the video.
- [From Magic Light: The Making of Zog](https://wrmilleronline.com/from-magic-light-the-making-of-zog/) - Zog is a children’s picture book, written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, about a young dragon eager to earn a golden star at his dragon school. He is helped by Pearl, a princess-in-training who prefers to be a doctor. Zog was published by Alison Green Books in England in 2010, and in
- [SCBWI-LA Writer's Days 2015 -- Part One](https://wrmilleronline.com/scbwi-la-writers-days-2015-part-one/) - Writing and selling books is a tough market to crack. A writer has to convince an agent, a publisher, and then as many readers as possible to buy their work. And so it helps to network with fellow professionals who can encourage, teach, and generally provide support. For children’s books, the primary networking opportunity comes
- [A Win for the Dragon -- SCBWI-LA Writer's Days -- Part 2](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-win-for-the-dragon-scbwi-la-writers-days-part-2/) - In my last post, I mentioned the opportunities provided by SCBWI for writers, such as the conferences held by the regional chapters. Late in 2014, the SCBWI-LA group announced registration information for Writer’s Days, to be held March 7 and 8 in 2015. Attendees were offered two opportunities for their works. One was a manuscript
- [Dragons 'R' Us!](https://wrmilleronline.com/dragons-r-us/) - On July 10, 2023, I officially launched a website featuring these two clueless dragons, at www.dragons-r-us.com. They're sort of a classical comedian duo, "fish-out-of-water" in a world of humans. I've already drawn rough storyboards for some shorts, which will be revealed in time. Yes, I've always wanted to work on a slapstick cartoon, and this
- [Dragons of the Day, July 1, 2023](https://wrmilleronline.com/dragons-of-the-day-july-1-2023/) - From the fifth season credits of DreamWorks' Dragons: The Nine Realms, some charming drawings of what the characters could look like if they were hand-drawn:
- [Dragons of the Day, July 3, 2023](https://wrmilleronline.com/dragons-of-the-day-july-3-2023/) - From the sixth season credits of DreamWorks' Dragons: The Nine Realms, some charming drawings of what the characters could look like if they were hand-drawn:
- [What to do about Aaravos?](https://wrmilleronline.com/what-to-do-about-aaravos/) - June 28, 2023. Wonderstorm has released its trailer for The Dragon Prince, Season 5. Boy, that Aaravos is just asking for it, isn't he? https://youtu.be/Cp11y_y9Qg4
- [Coming July 27: The Dragon Prince Season Five](https://wrmilleronline.com/coming-july-27-the-dragon-prince-season-five/) - Here's another interruption in my New Zealand travelogue for this announcement: The Dragon Prince, Season Five, is now slated to premiere on Netflix on July 27, 2023. Here is some key art: And a couple of video previews: https://youtu.be/x_wQik1mDRA https://youtu.be/i1sdvcgLx1o And here's an earlier version of the scene, as presented at San Diego Comic Con
- [Eastbound to Dunedin](https://wrmilleronline.com/eastbound-to-dunedin/) - Friday morning, March 3, 2023. I'm riding the InterCity bus from Queenstown, New Zealand to Dunedin on the South Island's east coast. It's a four-and-a-half hour trip. And the bus doesn't have a toilet. What do passengers do when they get the urge? Fortunately the bus allows for two pit stops. One is at Cromwell.
- [Queenstown Sojourn](https://wrmilleronline.com/queenstown-sojourn/) - While in Queenstown I learned at least a couple things. (1. Electrical outlets have switches. To get the electricity, you have to flip the switch. Image from nzpocketguide.com I found this out the hard way when I tried to recharge my cell phone overnight. I had purchased a new adapter and thought the problem was
- [The Shear Experience of Walter Peak Farm](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-shear-experience-of-walter-peak-farm/) - Thursday, March 2, 2023. On my second full day in Queenstown, New Zealand, I elected to visit Walter Peak High Country Farm, which is on the western shore of Lake Wakatipu. To get there, tourists take a steamboat trip on the TSS Earnslaw, a.k.a. "The Lady of the Lake." The boat provides a snack bar,
- [The Dragon Prince and the Great Big Wave](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-dragon-prince-and-the-great-big-wave/) - We interrupt this New Zealand travelogue with another promotion from Wonderstorm: this impressive poster from Season Five of The Dragon Prince, coming this summer from Netflix. The image is called "The Wicked Depths." I can believe it. Look closely at the wave. There appears to be something ... inside it. What could it be? Click
- [The Soul of Snagglepuss](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-soul-of-snagglepuss/) - On March 28, 2023, "Smarty-Prance" Twitter-tweeted this magnificent art of Snagglepuss. Click on the image to enlarge. Fantastic, isn't it? The artist's real name is Saira Vargas. On April 11 she tweeted that she's looking for work. Anyone want to hire her? Contact information: sairavargasart@gmail.com https://sairavargasart.carbonmade.com
- ["The Eighth Most Dangerous Road in the World"](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-eighth-most-dangerous-road-in-the-world/) - I found two companies in Queenstown that offered Lord of the Rings half-day tours: Nomad Safari and Pure Glenorchy. They scheduled an hour or hour-and-a-half break between the morning and afternoon trips. I took Glenorchy's tour in the morning, but both groups had already booked their afternoon jaunts. (See this previous post for details.) Nomad
- [The Road to Middle Earth](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-road-to-middle-earth/) - New Zealand is known as the shooting location for Middle Earth. It's also the home of Weta Workshop, the production company that created the makeup, armour, weapons, costumes, and special visual effects. So naturally, I had to take a Lord of the Rings tour. Researching on the web, I found one "My Queenstown Diary" webpage
- [Isengard in Paradise](https://wrmilleronline.com/isengard-in-paradise/) - Morning of March 1, 2023. Paradise Valley. Otago Region. South Island, New Zealand. East side of the Dart River. Where Peter Jackson filmed scenes depicting the Lothlorian Forest ... and Isengard. The Pure Glenorchy Scenic Lord of the Rings Tour took us to Acadia Station, the site of Isengard and Saruman's castle, placed there by
- [Swords in Paradise](https://wrmilleronline.com/swords-in-paradise/) - Leaving Glenorchy the tour group next visited Paradise Valley in Mt. Aspiring National Park. We stopped at the site of Middle Earth's Lothlorian Forest. Francesco Garino, our guide, took out some Lord of the Rings costumes for us to wear. Cloaks, pointed hats ... and swords. Don't know whether these were Weta-made or screen-used. Watch
- [The Making of Panel 19 -- Cobblestone's Reluctant Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-making-of-panel-19-cobblestones-reluctant-dragon/) - In June 2013 Cobblestone Media launched an effort on Indiegogo to crowd-fund its first project, The Reluctant Dragon, with hopes of a series of ebooks to promote reading. Fantasy painter Den Beauvais rendered a series of gorgeous paintings, with the expectation of doing more to complete the book once the funds were raised. This video
- [Glenorchy: A real-world window to Middle Earth](https://wrmilleronline.com/glenorchy-a-real-world-window-to-middle-earth/) - 48 kilometers, or 28 miles north of Queenstown is the small settlement of Glenorchy (population 318 as of 2018 census), which lies at the northern end of Lake Wakatipu. Peter Jackson filmed Lord of the Rings around the neighboring mountains. Naturally, tour groups come to visit here. This is the boat shed with emphemera inside
- [The Best Burgers in Queenstown](https://wrmilleronline.com/best-burgers-in-queenstown/) - The itinerary for my trip was to travel from south to north, starting in Queenstown on the south island to Auckland on the north island. February 28, 2023 Air New Zealand landed me at the Queenstown Airport at 3:20 p.m. The place was surrounded by mountains. None were snow-capped, this being the autumn time of
- [My Trip to New Zealand Begins](https://wrmilleronline.com/my-trip-to-new-zealand-begins/) - It took about a month of planning--figuring out what places to visit, how to travel to each, the availability of the transportation, the kind of transportation, the time and distance it took to walk to the accommodations, the availability of the accommodations, making sure I filled government requirements for passage, adjusting flights to allow time
- [The Dragon Prince and the Great Big Boat](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-dragon-prince-and-the-great-big-boat/) - Each season of The Dragon Prince teases potential viewers with a poster. Seasons One, Two and Three showed us the dragon Sol Regem. Season Four's poster showcased the Startouch Elf, Aaravos. Season Five's poster features ... a boat. What challenge does this boat bring? Could it be there are other land masses besides Xadia? Does
- [STARGATE's Lemon Defense](https://wrmilleronline.com/stargates-lemon-defense/) - July 28, 2006. SyFy Channel premiered the Stargate SG-1 episode, "The Pegasus Project," in which SG-1 teams with the Stargate Atlantis crew. Major John Sheppard gives Lt. Colonel Cameron Mitchell a lemon to ward off obnoxious physicist Rodney McKay, who is allergic to citrus. Here's how the scenes play: https://youtu.be/cdAEyd6xkPk "The Pegasus Project" was written
- [Dragons of the Day, February 9, 2023](https://wrmilleronline.com/dragons-of-the-day-february-9-2023/) - From DreamWorks Dragons: The Nine Realms--Wu and Wei, the two-headed dragon.
- [Batman: The Animated Series Crew on KTLA Morning News](https://wrmilleronline.com/batman-the-animated-series-crew-on-ktla-morning-news/) - On August 28, 1992, entertainment reporter Sam Rubin of KTLA TV-Los Angeles dropped by early morning for a live visit with the crew of Batman: The Animated Series. The video of the visit was uploaded by Lori Lane on Vimeo, presented below: https://vimeo.com/16065485 Batman TAS - Interstitial 1 (1992) Michael Deitrich, Bruce Timm, John Calmette,
- [The 501st Legion Honors Bryce Eller, the Promotional Darth Vader](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-501st-legion-honors-bryce-eller-the-promotional-darth-vader/) - On July 2, 2022, the Southern California Garrison of the 501st Legion--aka Vader's Fist--honored Bryce Eller (formerly Kermit Eller) with an honorary membership. Eller wore the original screen-used Darth Vader costume at promotional events from 1977-1982. He's the one in the poster, here: And partially out of costume, here: And here we are at the
- [He's good.  He's very good.](https://wrmilleronline.com/hes-good-hes-very-good/) - From Top Gun: Maverick: Leave it to Hangman to save the day. Here's how he does it: (Disclaimer: Profanity) https://youtu.be/R8Lwss7pHEk#t=1m30s He's good. He's very good. And so is Glen Powell in the delivery of his lines. Is there a Top Gun: Hangman in the future?
- [I Ate the Dragon Prince!](https://wrmilleronline.com/i-ate-the-dragon-prince/) - What a joy it is to be on the receiving end of a gift--especially when it's a surprise from the fine folks at Wonderstorm, makers of The Dragon Prince on Netflix. This is what is known in the entertainment biz as "swag"--promotional goods or items. The swag of The Dragon Prince is extraordinary. It goes
- [A Dragon for Christmas](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-dragon-for-christmas/) - A Dragon Christmas card? Yes! And what better than a Dragon to keep you warm?
- [The Ballad of Paladin](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-ballad-of-palladin/) - There's a tradition in pop culture in which the hero is a wealthy man who dons a secret identity--that of a crusader of vigilante justice, taking on villains that attack helpless civilians. These secret superheroes include The Scarlet Pumpernickel, Zorro, The Green Hornet, Batman, Iron Man. The type also applies to Paladin, an Old West
- [The Empire is Coming to Town](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-empire-is-coming-to-town-2/) - From the Empire City Garrison, a Star Wars marathon promotion on the Spike TV channel in 2014. https://youtu.be/rRSepEkYsMA
- [Bob McGrath sings -- in Japanese!](https://wrmilleronline.com/bob-mcgrath-sings-in-japanese/) - Prior to his career on Sesame Street, Bob McGrath plied his talents as an Irish tenor, appearing on TV game shows in America, and starring on TV shows in Japan! I've Got a Secret: https://youtu.be/RjPYeloMx7s To Tell the Truth, with Bud Collyer as the host: https://youtu.be/GgERmhiLSWg Collyer, incidentally, voiced Superman and Clark Kent on radio
- [Bob McGrath sings the SESAME STREET theme](https://wrmilleronline.com/bob-mcgrath-sings-the-sesame-street-theme/) - The following is a video uploaded by Muppet Songs four years ago, from the pilot episode of Sesame Street as sung by Bob McGrath, who passed away December 4, 2022, age 90. https://youtu.be/uWl3VDo2vyo#t=0m13s And Bob sings "Who are the People in Your Neighborhood?" with some celebrities. https://youtu.be/djq_kc8bgGo
- [More Hand-drawn Dragons](https://wrmilleronline.com/more-hand-drawn-dragons/) - On November 17, 2022, Peacock began streaming a new batch of DreamWorks Dragons: The Nine Realms, a season of six episodes this time. As ever, the credits feature hand-drawn dragons--more appealing than their CG-rendered counterparts, wouldn't you say?
- [In time for Christmas: Today in STAR WARS History, Part 2!](https://wrmilleronline.com/in-time-for-christmas-today-in-star-wars-history-part-2/) - At LOSCON in Los Angeles, November 25-27, 2022, Richard Woloski of Skywalking Through Neverland fame presented Today in Star Wars History, Part 2, covering dates from July to December. Want to know what Star Wars event(s) happened on a certain date. Today in Star Wars History has the answers! Richard thoroughly documented his citations and
- [JANE AND THE DRAGON Animation Test](https://wrmilleronline.com/jane-and-the-dragon-animation-test/) - A year prior to the show's production, Weta Workshop tested a scene for Jane and the Dragon to apply a hand-drawn storybook texture, later to be termed "Bayntonization." (If not viewable in Firefox, try another browser.)
- [Dragon of the Day, November 25, 2022](https://wrmilleronline.com/dragon-of-the-day-november-25-2022/) - Yes, this is the Philippine Sailfin Dragon (Hydrosaurus pustulatus), and as you can see, it's purple!
- [President Taft's Thanksgiving Proclamation](https://wrmilleronline.com/president-tafts-thanksgiving-proclamation/) - By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation, November 5, 1910. This year of 1910 is drawing to a close. The records of population and harvests, which are the index of progress, show vigorous national growth and the health and prosperous well-being of our communities throughout this land and in our possessions
- [Collect Them All!](https://wrmilleronline.com/collect-them-all/)
- [Photos from The Great Con-junction, November 13, 2022](https://wrmilleronline.com/photos-from-the-great-con-junction-november-13-2022/) - The world of Thra came to the Hilton in Universal City, California the weekend of November 12-13. It was the Great Con-junction, sponsored by Thames Con, with participation by The Jim Henson Company, in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of The Dark Crystal. Opportunities for photos with the cast and crew abounded, from both the
- [Brett Gray and Ella Purnell on STAR TREK: PRODIGY](https://wrmilleronline.com/brett-gray-and-ella-purnell-on-star-trek-prodigy/) - In addition to Kate Mulgrew, I had the opportunity to interview the two leads of Star Trek: Prodigy: Brett Gray, the voice of 17-year-old Dal R’El, and Ella Purnell, the voice of 17-year-old Gwyndala. The transcript of our October 8 interview is available on Animation Scoop here. We chatted on video via Zoom. Enjoy (If
- [Kate Mulgrew on STAR TREK: PRODIGY](https://wrmilleronline.com/kate-mulgrew-on-star-trek-prodigy/) - On October 8, 2022, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kate Mulgrew on behalf of Animation Scoop, to call attention to the second half of the first season of Star Trek: Prodigy. Star Trek: Voyager fans know her as Captain Kathryn Janeway. In Prodigy, she's now Vice Admiral Janeway, and also Hologram Janeway, guiding a
- [Dragon of the Day, November 1, 2022](https://wrmilleronline.com/dragon-of-the-day-november-1-2022/) - From Amazing World, Dragon by Tom Samui, 5M High, made from car and motorcycle parts.
- ["Rebirthday": An Appreciation for THE DRAGON PRINCE Crew](https://wrmilleronline.com/rebirthday-an-appreciation-for-the-dragon-prince-crew/) - On the evening of October 27, 2022, Netflix allowed Wonderstorm to premiere the first episode of Season Four of The Dragon Prince, “Rebirthday,” on YouTube. Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBoEteejCuU Today, October 29, 2022, Jason Simpson--the voices of Lord Viren and Barius the baker--counted the number of people who worked on that particular episode and posted
- [Upcoming: THE DRAGON PRINCE Season Four](https://wrmilleronline.com/upcoming-the-dragon-prince-season-four/) - On November 3, 2022, Netflix will begin streaming the next batch of DRAGON PRINCE episodes, nine in all, exploring THE MYSTERY OF AARAVOS, as it says in the subtitle. Here's some tantalizing visual tidbits: And here's the trailer: https://youtu.be/l5ma2zpqNxo Update: October 24, 2022: "The Fallen Star": https://youtu.be/7b_RMa6nXYo As Sarah Ban Breathnach says, “It simply isn't
- [The Return of Wullf Yularen](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-return-of-wullf-yularen/) - From The Star Wars Underworld: DID YOU KNOW?Episode 7 of #Andor features the return of Wullf Yularen, portrayed by Malcolm Sinclair. Yularen first appeared in 1977’s ‘A New Hope’, played by Robert Clarke, and would go on to have a recurring role in ‘The Clone Wars’ & ‘Star Wars Rebels’, voiced by Tom Kane. pic.twitter.com/JXeKtl6euZ—
- [The Mystery of Aaravos Adds Another Mystery](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-mystery-of-aaravos-adds-another-mystery/) - Today, August 24, 2022, Wonderstorm released an image from the new season of Dragon Prince, coming our way in November on Netflix. Who is this guy? The Dragon Prince. Ben Cotton as Rex Igneous in The Dragon Prince. Cr. COURTESY OF NETFLIX © 2022[/caption]
- [Star Wars: The Original Trilogy ILM Special Effects Makers](https://wrmilleronline.com/star-wars-the-original-trilogy-ilm-special-effects-makers/) - Behind the Scenes of Star Wars: The Original Trilogy ILM Special Effects Makers, a documentary from Star Wars: The Complete Saga, October 13, 2015, uploaded by Voldorac, January 13, 2017. https://youtu.be/rwdDN29sB_k 0:00 Luke's Landspeeder 1:24 Millennium Falcon 3:27 Death Star 4:59 Holographic Chess 7:08 X-Wing 9:22 Y-Wing 11:37 TIE Fighter 13:03 Vader's Tie Fighter 14:18
- [This is CNN!](https://wrmilleronline.com/this-is-cnn/) - A report given during Hurricane Ian. Wait for it… watch the guy at the back calmly walk to his car. pic.twitter.com/gmN66FWk33— Pelham (@Resist_05) September 29, 2022
- [Now Available! Cartoon Voices of the Golden Age!](https://wrmilleronline.com/now-available-cartoon-voices-of-the-golden-age/) - At last, Keith Scott's monumental work, Cartoon Voices of the Golden Age!, is now available, published through BearManor Media. Here are the details: Cartoon Voices of the Golden Age, 1930-70 In today’s world of instant information everyone knows everything about cartoon voices. Animation is a huge business, and Voice Actors are respected. But it wasn’t
- [Christmas with Sammy Maudlin](https://wrmilleronline.com/christmas-with-sammy-maudlin/) - It's the Sammy Maudlin Christmas Special! Watch out for those cigarettes, Sammy. https://www.bitchute.com/video/z6TTrzZYumPJ/
- [Ryan Woodward's opening for BATMAN BEYOND: RETURN OF THE JOKER](https://wrmilleronline.com/ryan-woodwards-opening-for-batman-beyond-return-of-the-joker/) - August 29, 2022: FX animator Ryan Woodward posted his original opening title credits for the controversial Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker. Music by Kristopher Carter. Behold: From the archives: 20+ yrs ago at the WB, I was loaned out to the Batman team for an emergency title sequence for Batman Beyond, Return of the
- [A Fun Tripp!](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-fun-tripp/) - Meet Harvey Tripp, a man striving to prove himself as an agent of the Planetary Partnership Diplomatic Service. But there are problems. For all his good intentions, he's a walking jinx, thereby living up to his last name. Mark Mayerson, creator of Monster By Mistake, presents a humorous interstellar odyssey as Tripp has to deal
- [Ask Jane’s Creator!](https://wrmilleronline.com/ask-janes-creator/) - Pūkeko Pictures has announced a live event, Q&A with the creator of Jane and the Dragon, Martin Baynton. It will be Sunday, August 21, 2022, at 8:30 p.m. UTC, 1:30 p.m. PST, and across the International Dateline, on Monday, August 22, at 8:30 a.m. NZT. Watch live on Facebook. Watch live on YouTube. Watch
- [Today in Star Wars History Now Available!](https://wrmilleronline.com/today-in-star-wars-history-now-available/) - Hey hey, Star Wars friends, Richard Woloski of Skywalking Through Neverland has published Today in Star Wars History: Part 1--January to June. Yes, every date on the calendar has had a significant occurrence in Star Wars history, from the release of the films, TV shows, awards, books and comic books, and Richard has commemorated them
- [What if Filmation animated modern STAR TREK?](https://wrmilleronline.com/what-if-filmation-animated-modern-star-trek/) - Gazelle Automations answers the question, what if Filmation animated Star Trek: The Next Generation? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jyz2pVqrEkI What if Filmation animated Star Trek: Voyager? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luEDui2zAUw What if Filmation animated Star Trek: Deep Space Nine? If/when Gazelle Automations makes a video, we'll post it here!
- [The return of JANE AND THE DRAGON](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-return-of-jane-and-the-dragon/) - When we last thrilled to the adventures of Jane Turnkey of Kippernia Castle, she was well on her way to become the world’s first female knight. But did she make it? Alas, Jane and the Dragon ceased production after 26 episodes. We never learned what happened to her and her dragon named Dragon, and their
- [The Demand for JANE AND THE DRAGON](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-demand-for-jane-and-the-dragon/) - It was October 5, 2005 when Jane and the Dragon premiered in Canada on YTV, and September 2, 2006 when it was first broadcast in the United States on NBC. Based on the trilogy of children's books by Martin Baynton, Jane and the Dragon told the story of 12-year-old Jane Turnkey who trained in secret
- [Downton Abbey Fireside Chats](https://wrmilleronline.com/downton-abbey-fireside-chats/) - In a four-part series, Downton Abbey writer/creator Julian Fellowes speaks to some of the stars to promote the latest film, Downton Abbey: A New Era. Enjoy: Episode #1: Hugh Bonneville and the origins of the Downton Abbey series https://youtu.be/HFiYkLcM6BI Episode #2: Leslie Nicol on portraying real historical events https://youtu.be/cX46h_ROepw Episode #3: Allen Leech, the glitz
- [Guy Fleegman from Galaxy Quest joins the crew of the Enterprise!](https://wrmilleronline.com/guy-fleegman-from-galaxy-quest-joins-the-crew-of-enterprise/) - Major Grin has discovered Guy Fleegman, the Security Chief from Galaxy Quest, has joined the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise as Sam Kirk on Strange New Worlds. See for yourself: https://youtu.be/un1fZZPdR-E Uploaded May 8, 2022. An extended clip, uploaded May 12, 2022. Guy goes on an away mission! https://youtu.be/TuzBxuiFZMM Comment from No Answer: Wait... "Get
- [Scrat Finally Eats the Acorn!](https://wrmilleronline.com/scrat-finally-eats-the-acorn/) - As a tribute to Blue Sky Studios, now shut down due to Disney's acquisition of Fox (Blue Sky was a subsidiary), this footage was animated of Scrat finally achieving his heart's desire. https://youtu.be/Uuua5lVrdP0 Uploaded by Unlisted on April 13, 2022 with the statement, "In the final days of Blue Sky Studios, a small team of
- [Bill Maher Explains Jokes to Idiots](https://wrmilleronline.com/bill-maher-explains-jokes-to-idiots/) - Comedian and producer Bill Maher finds it necessary to pontificate about a societal problem on his show, Real Time with Bill Maher on HBO: https://youtu.be/p-c2eUltH58 On April 10, multi-talented voicemaster Bob Bergen added his observations on Facebook. With his kind permission, I pass this along: I am reposting this video which I first saw on
- [Mark Hamill: A Champ at Oxford](https://wrmilleronline.com/mark-hamill-a-champ-at-oxford/) - On Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 8:00, the Oxford Union Society hosted a Q&A with Mark Hamill which, thankfully for the rest of the world, was taped and uploaded to YouTube for our viewing pleasure: https://youtu.be/_5Iv_sazoGg Uploaded on March 8, 2016 The presentation was reported by Mike Larkin for Dailymail.com, under the title, "The force
- [Oregon "Only Slightly Exaggerated"](https://wrmilleronline.com/oregon-only-slightly-exaggerated/) - Would you believe Oregon to be a magical place? The Oregon Tourism Commission seems to think so. They contacted China's publicity firm of Wieden + Kennedy, who in turn hired Psyop and their subsidiary, Sun Creature Studio in Copenhagen, Denmark and Bordeaux, France, to produce a commercial in the style of Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki.
- [The TOP GUN: MAVERICK Trailer](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-top-gun-maverick-trailer/) - On May 27, 2022, after several delays, Paramount is finally releasing Top Gun: Maverick. Here's the trailer for the expected release in 2020: https://youtu.be/qSqVVswa420 And the 2022 extended trailer with behind-the-scenes coverage: https://youtu.be/b1KJNW-iYlE Looks promising, doesn't it?
- [The Fresh Thug of Bel Air](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-fresh-thug-of-bel-air/) - A Facebook post by voice actor/comedian/impressionist Keith Scott, from March 28, 2022, reposted with his permission: It's been two years since I had a rant ... obviously I just don't fit in to this modern age. The old boomer in me yearns for those classy days of Johnny Carson or Bob Hope wittily roasting bigwigs
- [What is wrong with Picard?](https://wrmilleronline.com/what-is-wrong-with-picard/) - Science fiction author, TV series writer and producer Marc Scott Zicree, aka Mr. SciFi, has the answers: https://youtu.be/R9pYdt7sNk0 YouTube comments: gastronomist 22 hours ago My problem with the season so far is that Star Trek has run out of ideas so now it’s ripping itself off. Too often they fall back on the Mirror universe
- [Godzilla vs. Minmay!](https://wrmilleronline.com/godzilla-vs-minmay/) - As of this post, “Do You Remember Love?” has 35 fewer visitors than “The Science of Godzilla.” Looks like Lynn Minmay’s beautiful singing is no match for the giant lizard’s atomic breath. Or is it? Update: March 24. The gulf between Minmay and Godzilla has widened. 58 more people have visited "The Science of Godzilla"
- [Is Lynn Minmay more popular than Godzilla?](https://wrmilleronline.com/is-lynn-minmay-more-popular-than-godzilla/) - Earlier this week, I posted on a size comparison for "Every Godzilla Ever" and an image presentation, "The Science of Godzilla." Yet my previous post, "Do You Remember Love?" has surpassed "Every Godzilla Ever," and is closing in on "The Science of Godzilla" with 61 hits to go, as of this writing, though both posts
- [Do You Remember Love?](https://wrmilleronline.com/do-you-remember-love/) - Scenes from the 4K Ultra HD edition of Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?, Ai Oboete Imasu ka ("Do You Remember Love?") has become the signature tune of singer Mari Iijima. Play and enjoy. https://youtu.be/ZvqnkRd1iyw Comments from the YouTube listing: Jason Rekless 2 days ago Now am 41 year old ...am still love
- [The Spring 2022 convention tour of Craig Miller](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-spring-2022-convention-tour-of-craig-miller/) - Craig Miller, Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm from 1977 to 1980, has announced his Spring 2022 convention tour, in which he's selling copies of his insightful STAR WARS MEMORIES. Why buy it through Amazon when you can get signed copies directly from him? Here is his posting: Spring is soon upon us. Covid is
- [The Cosmo Tigers launch!](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-cosmo-tigers-launch/) - From Yamato 2199: Ark of the Stars, an exciting launch! (If you don't see this in Firefox, try other browsers.)
- [The Science of Godzilla](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-science-of-godzilla/) - From Atomic Retro Sci-Fi. Click image to enlarge (twice) and read the text:
- [Every Godzilla Ever](https://wrmilleronline.com/every-godzilla-ever/) - FilmCorp has uploaded some remarkable videos, size comparisons with all the Gojira/Godzilla monsters, their fire breath, and their rival titans. Take a look. Evolution of Godzilla: https://youtu.be/DbFILj44OX0 Rendered in Eevee by Blender, edited in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Audition. Evolution of Godzilla's atomic breath: https://youtu.be/d8qmkEKFsCw 1955-1978 Godzilla models not made by FilmCorp. Godzilla Heisei,
- [A Tribute to Will Ryan](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-tribute-to-will-ryan/) - On Sunday, February 28, 2022, the family, friends and colleagues of performer, composer, singer and writer Will Ryan gathered together in a touching tribute to him. CelebWorx live-streamed the event and has made it available for online viewing. Click here to see the video, and know what a wonderful man Will Ryan was.
- [All Dogs Go to San Diego](https://wrmilleronline.com/all-dogs-go-to-san-diego/) - From late 1990: Every year the San Diego Comic Convention attracts thousands of people interested in comic books and animation. They can shop at 400 dealers’ tables, buy sketches from 80 artists, meet scores of industry professionals, participate in seminars on the art and industry, and watch endless reels of science fiction and animation. For
- [Coming This April: THE ANIMATED VOICE, Volume Three!](https://wrmilleronline.com/coming-this-april-the-animated-voice-volume-three/) - More voice actor interviews are coming your way in The Animated Voice, Volume Three. ISBN 978-1-68390-307-9. To be released: April 1, 2021. UPDATE, January 15, 2022: The book is now out of print. A revised and expanded edition will be forthcoming. LINDA SIMENSKY, Head of Content, PBS Kids, provides the Foreword for this insightful volume.
- [Sylvester McCoy at Gallifrey One, February 21, 2022](https://wrmilleronline.com/sylvester-mccoy-at-gallifrey-one-february-21-2022/) - At the Gallifrey One convention, February 21, 2022, Sylvester McCoy energizes my cell phone! There's a Covid-protective partition between us which doesn't show. I had no idea of his pose till after I saw this photo. This goes to show his remarkable gift for improv.
- [The Honesty of Lumatic Animation](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-honesty-of-lumatic-animation/) - Usually when a studio licenses the media rights to a book, the studio will make certain creative decisions that differ from the author's presentation. Characters may change. Characters may disappear. Not every scene in the book is filmed. New scenes are added. Whatever the reason, the explanations for these choices are usually not made known
- [How to Announce Your Dragon Premiere](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-to-announce-your-dragon-premiere/) - October 3, 2020. Director Tomer Eshed posts a Facebook video announcing the premiere of the English-language version of Dragon Rider at the Festival of Animation, Urania, Berlin in Germany. Watch for the surprise at the end. If this isn't visible in Firefox try viewing it in Chrome or another browser. or click on this link.
- [Trailer to Downton Abbey 2](https://wrmilleronline.com/trailer-to-downton-abbey-2/) - The British are coming! https://youtu.be/wN0Spmq610Q Downton Abbey: A New Era, comes to North America May 20, 2022. Will this be the last hurrah for the Dowager Countess?
- [Handy Latin Phrases](https://wrmilleronline.com/handy-latin-phrases/) - Have you ever come across a Latin phrase in a story, but you don't know the meaning? Literary agent Steve Laube has posted "21 Latin Phrases Every Writer Should Know" on his blog along with their meanings. Here is one: Deus Ex Machina “God from the Machine.” In a novel it basically means the author
- [The Bureau of Magical Things Fan Cards](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-bureau-of-magical-things-fan-cards/) - In November 2021, Jonathan M. Schiff Productions of Melbourne, Australia, issued a set of fan cards featuring the stars of The Bureau of Magical Things. Here they are: Elizabeth Cullen as Imogen Blackwell, an elf. Julian Cullen as Darra Blackwell, Imogen's brother. Elizabeth and Julian are siblings in real life. Jamie Carter as Peter, a
- [What is a Gabblerdictum?](https://wrmilleronline.com/what-is-a-gabblerdictum/) - Before Thunderbirds ... Before Star Trek ... And after Forbidden Planet, there was ... Space Patrol! Yes, in the year 2100, Galasphere 347 patrols the solar system, making sure everyone’s safe from interplanetary extortionists, hostile aliens, rampaging robots and runaway asteroids. The crew: Captain Larry Dart, the handsome Earthman whose beard actually saves his life.
- [Triumph of the Justice Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/triumph-of-the-justice-dragon/) - There's no doubt about it. Dragons are hot, these days. DreamWorks has their franchise, and Weta Digital is bringing Smaug to life for the Hobbit films. Meanwhile, I'm writing and illustrating The Justice Dragon's Secret. That secret will affect mankind, and one young man has the key to unlock it--if he survives a tribe of
- [Side by Side with Firedrake](https://wrmilleronline.com/side-by-side-with-firedrake/) - From Constantin Music, “Side by Side,” composed by Stefan Maria Schneider, sung by Reema, featuring a montage of clips from Drachenreiter / Dragon Rider / Firedrake The Silver Dragon: https://youtu.be/b-LPYO8VcUU Details in German, here. Jawad Buddy presents the full extract from the film, here: https://youtu.be/EepMV585vEg#t=0m4s Lumatic calls this "The Montage Sequence," and these are their
- [The Science of Dragons](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-science-of-dragons/) - Have you ever wondered how dragons can fly, despite their bulk? Or how they breathe fire? Or why they hoard gold? Author Peter Dickenson figured out an answer, and wrote about it in a book called The Flight of Dragons, which was later adapted into an animated movie by Rankin-Bass, made in 1982 and telecast
- [Preview of The Orville: New Horizons](https://wrmilleronline.com/preview-of-the-orville-new-horizons/) - February 4, 2022. Hulu has presented a trailer for the new season of The Orville, subtitled New Horizons, coming June 2. Here it is: https://youtu.be/xAWJq0fetYw
- [Two Drunk Dragons](https://wrmilleronline.com/two-drunk-dragons/) - From the Rankin-Bass production of The Flight of Dragons, Gorbash (John Ritter) and Smrgol (James Gregory) indulge themselves in a wine cellar. They consume a hundred hams, 60 cheeses, and 30 barrels of mead, much to the consternation of the innkeeper. https://youtu.be/f1l9Uwb95Wc Always remember: friends don't let dragons fly home drunk!
- [A Perfect Ending: Serenity](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-perfect-ending-serenity/) - From Joss Whedon's Serenity (2005): https://youtu.be/ZU26EseuDoI Uploaded by elputozorrocabron, July 25, 2013. It's the violins. Alternate ending: https://youtu.be/6hVDCCfdnBg Uploaded by AliasJaneDoe, January 19, 2013.
- [The Fantastic Four Starring in Disney's The Black Hole](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-fantastic-four-starring-in-disneys-the-black-hole/) - From Starlog Magazine Facebook, posted by Jorge Villasana: 'Nuff said!
- [Close to a Tornado!](https://wrmilleronline.com/close-to-a-tornado/) - From Reed Timmer, Wray CO twister from May 7, 2016: https://youtu.be/bjb7QtMEBUg From A&E, footage from a tornado approaching the viewer, posted March 24, 2021. From Tommy Shenanigans, posted July 18, 2018. From Chris Vance, Norman, Oklahoma, May 5, 2015, uploaded May 7, 2015. From Wade Sparz, Billings Heights. https://youtu.be/IC6c5wGBdLc
- [Tornado Overhead, May 20, 2013](https://wrmilleronline.com/tornado-overhead-may-20-2013/) - When a devastating tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma on May 20, resident Charles Gafford filmed the whirlwind--at close range!--from his storm shelter and posted it online. Prepare to be awed: http://youtu.be/v3o6wTcy4UQ
- [Sherlock Spock](https://wrmilleronline.com/sherlock-spock/) - Is Sherlock Holmes related to Mr. Spock? Tally up the clues. 1. Sherlock Holmes: “How often have I said to you that when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth?” Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Sign of the Four (1890), Chapter 6, p. 111 2. Nicholas Meyer wrote the
- [The Voice of Firedrake](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-voice-of-firedrake/) - What is it like to voice a dragon? How do you voice a dragon? For Dragon Rider, aka Firedrake The Silver Dragon, Thomas Brodie-Sangster voiced the lead character. He discusses his role in the following videos. https://youtu.be/y0yRadkvjq4 From Premiere Scene, January 27, 2021. https://youtu.be/5J7jXHETEgc Posted by HeyUGuys, February 8, 2021. Here is Brodie-Sangster behind the
- [Firedrake vs. Common Sense](https://wrmilleronline.com/firedrake-vs-common-sense/) - Enroute to the Rim of Heaven, Ben asks Firedrake ... ... to show off his fire-breathing prowess ... ... as they are approaching a raging sandstorm. Makes sense, doesn't it? To the filmmakers: Why not show the sandstorm blow up to our heroes from behind?
- [Available Now! THE ANIMATED VOICE: Interviews with Voice Actors, Volume 3](https://wrmilleronline.com/available-now-the-animated-voice-interviews-with-voice-actors-volume-3/) - Available today! THE ANIMATED VOICE: INTERVIEWS WITH VOICE ACTORS, Volume Three! With foreword by Linda Simensky, Head of Content, PBS Kids! Inside this volume, interviews with NICHOLAS BRIGGS, executive producer, writer, actor and director of Big Finish Productions in the UK, as well as the voice behind the Daleks and Cybermen. ANDREA ROMANO, Emmy Award-winning
- [What happened to the samosa?](https://wrmilleronline.com/what-happened-to-the-samosa/) - Seeking directions to the Rim of Heaven, Firedrake and his companions arrive at the Temple of the Dragon Rider in India. Subisha Gulab, the local guru, tells them the prophecy of Varin, the first Dragon Rider. Her husband Deepak arrives with a plate of samosa to refresh the visitors. He sets the plate on a
- [Drawing Firedrake](https://wrmilleronline.com/drawing-firedrake/) - From Lumatic's "Making of Dragon Rider" webpage, some nice, expressive drawings of Firedrake the Silver Dragon. Click the image to unsqueeze and enlarge.
- [What's His Name?](https://wrmilleronline.com/whats-his-name/) - Slatebeard. He's the wise ol' dragon in Dragon Rider aka Firedrake The Silver Dragon. Alas, the only one who will listen to him is Firedrake, and that is, the Rim of Heaven is where their kind can go for refuge. Firedrake, our hero, decides to find it. Below are some character designs posted by Lumatic.
- [How Firedrake the Silver Dragon Sizes Up](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-firedrake-the-silver-dragon-sizes-up/) - In animation production, animators refer to size comparison charts to make sure the characters are in the proper size relationship when they interact. For example, this is the comp chart for the main cast of Dragon Rider, aka Firedrake The Silver Dragon, presented at Lumatic's website. Click on the image to unsqueeze and enlarge it.
- [How to Finance Your Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-to-finance-your-dragon/) - In early 2016, Constantin Film AG commissioned Lumatic GmbH & Co. KG made a finance teaser for AFM, the American Film Market, to attract investors to fund an animated feature, Dragon Rider, based on the New York Times bestselling novel by German author Cornelia Funke. This is fun. Watch: Dragon Rider AFM Teaser from LUMATIC
- [How to Draw Your Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-to-draw-your-dragon/) - A highlight of the new DreamWorks Dragons: The Nine Realms is the delightful drawings shown during the end credits. Could it be these hand-drawn poses have more personality than the CG versions?
- [J. Michael Straczynski Releases The Prisoner](https://wrmilleronline.com/j-michael-straczynski-releases-the-prisoner/) - Spoiler alert! Don't read this if you haven't watched Patrick McGoohan's The Prisoner. J. Michael Straczynski, of Real Ghostbusters and Babylon 5 fame, revealed the secrets of the show in a series of Twitter tweets on December 2, 2021. https://twitter.com/straczynski/status/1466628593673392136 Okay, since so many have inquired (with some taking hostages) here's what I figured out
- [What is he doing here?](https://wrmilleronline.com/what-is-he-doing-here/)
- [How to Make Looney Tunes Comics More Interesting](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-to-make-looney-tunes-comics-more-interesting/) - Comics artist, animator, storyboard and character designer Dave Alvarez, in his own brilliant style and knowledge of the craft, presents a cartoonist's point of view of presenting Looney Tunes in the medium of comic books. Click on each image to expand it. Check out Dave Alvarez's website here.
- [Elizabeth Cullen: A Rising Star from Down Under](https://wrmilleronline.com/elizabeth-cullen-a-rising-star-from-down-under/) - Presenting two interviews with Elizabeth Cullen, one of the stars from The Bureau of Magical Things: From Bond University: Think you have what it takes to win a full-scholarship to study Film and Television at Bond University? BUFTA Overall Scholarship Winner Elizabeth Cullen created her winning film in just one weekend! Hear Elizabeth share her
- [Batman Reveals His Secret Identity](https://wrmilleronline.com/batman-reveals-his-secret-identity/) - On June 7, 2015, Klystron2010 uploaded this little nugget: https://youtu.be/wBdUUThebwM
- [Dragon's Eye View](https://wrmilleronline.com/dragons-eye-view/) - What's it like to speed through clouds? Renderforest offers this view:
- [How Big is Your Dragon?](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-big-is-your-dragon/) - Take a look at these Dragon size comparisons by Alvaro Gracia Montoya of Metaball Studios. https://youtu.be/Pvp4mifc28s Commentary by Nerdist here.
- [How to Ride a Dragon -- from Game of Thrones](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-to-ride-a-dragon-from-game-of-thrones/) - Want to ride a dragon? Here's how it's done in Game of Thrones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZYfiZqvCHk P.S. This is not an endorsement of Game of Thrones.
- [David Hewlett's Audition as MckAI](https://wrmilleronline.com/david-hewletts-audition-as-mckai/) - From The Companion, a website devoted to Stargate and other science-fiction enterprises: Can an A.I. Write a Stargate Script? Join David Hewlett for a World First A.I. Experiment On Saturday 11th September at 1 pm, PT / 9 pm GMT join Stargate series co-creator Brad Wright, A.I. Lead Advocate at Google, Laurence Moroney, and Stargate
- [Meet the Dragon Who Tweets](https://wrmilleronline.com/meet-the-dragon-who-tweets/) - Not so long ago, in what we colloquially call The Real World, a boy named James tended to ignore advice from his parents, his grandparents and his aunt. He would do things like give away his own presents to others. “How can we get him to listen?” his aunt Theresa wondered. Then an idea occurred
- [Singin' in the Smoke!](https://wrmilleronline.com/singin-in-the-smoke/) - An important question from Jason Simpson: Let me ‘ash’ you a question…•“Does this hazy, smokey air affect your singing voice?” pic.twitter.com/3da14BolcA— Jason Simpson, mostly. (@aboySimpson) August 14, 2021
- [Why Superman is Better Than Batman](https://wrmilleronline.com/why-superman-is-better-than-batman/) - Here's an interesting meme that's been popping up on social media. What do you think?
- [The Empire Strikes Back on Good Morning America](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-empire-strikes-back-on-good-morning-america/) - On December 15, 2020, "Darky Grevious" on YouTube uploaded a report by Clayton Sanderson on Good Morning, America, with behind-the-scenes coverage of The Empire Strikes Back. Here it is: https://youtu.be/lLGAY-TBRB0
- [Five of Seven Dragons](https://wrmilleronline.com/five-of-seven-dragons/) - For Dragonheart 4 and beyond, Miroslav Petrov of Cinemotion painted at least five of the seven dragons brought to Earth by Drago in Dragonheart 3 and commemorated as murals in Dragonheart 4. Here are Petrov's five dragons. Lovely, aren't they? Draco: Siveth: Tatsu: Vipero: Zilant: Missing are Basilor and Kinibalux. The murals can be found
- [The Dragon Prince Comic-Con@Home 2021 panel](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-dragon-prince-comic-conhome-2021-panel/) - On July 23 at 11:00 a.m. PST, Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond hosted a Dragon Prince virtual panel during Comic-Con's Home 2021 event. Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SHmmc2pKSc From the press release: THE MINI PANELS INCLUDED: Inside the Writer’s Room -- Ehasz and Richmond introduced the team that helps create the stories, the worlds and the
- [Happy Holidays from Film Roman, 1991-1994](https://wrmilleronline.com/happy-holidays-from-film-roman-1991-1994/) - Film Roman is the studio responsible for the production of such notable animated fare as The Simpsons (Season 4 to date), King of the Hill, The Oblongs, The Critic, Garfield and Friends, Bobby's World, Grimmy, Mighty Max, Felix, Cro, and Tom and Jerry: The Movie. I began working there as a storyboard revisionist on Garfield
- [The Classical Three Little Pigs](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-classical-three-little-pigs/) - Comedian John Branyan tells the story of "The Three Little Pigs" in the classic style of Shakespeare. Enjoy: http://youtu.be/OxoUUbMii7Q In time past, though not long ago, there lived pigs, in stature, little, in number three, who--being of an age both entitled and inspired to seek their fortune--did set about to do, thusly. When they had
- [His Real Name is "Hissyoxylammochoganatoss"](https://wrmilleronline.com/his-real-name-is-hissyoxylammochogunther/) - But for the sake of easier human pronunciation, "Drago" will do. Listen to how Drago pronounces it. Hmph. Sounds like "Hissyoxylammochogunther" to me. Sir Ben Kingsley delivers a fine vocal performance for Drago, and the animators of Terminal FX Ukraine provide a splendid visual performance. Drago shares his heart with Gareth, played by Julian Morris,
- [How to Make Your Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-to-make-your-dragon/) - During movie awards season, studios will upload promotions of their films for encourage industry people to vote for their films. DreamWorks has made available The Making of How to Train Your Dragon 2, a nearly hour-long documentary featuring writer/director Dean BeBlois. Click here to view in grand fashion at the awards website. The documentary comes
- [Downton Abbey 2 Begins Filming!](https://wrmilleronline.com/downton-abbey-2-begins-filming/)
- [Fun with Dark Shadow](https://wrmilleronline.com/fun-with-dark-shadow/) - Meet Fumikage Tokoyami, a hero-in-training in a world where over 80% of the population has a super power, or "quirk." Tokoyami is part-bird, part human, and he can manifest another entity called "Dark Shadow." Of all the characters on My Hero Academia, now in its fifth season, Tokoyami is my favorite. It's my hope the
- [Should we tell them the Emperor survived?](https://wrmilleronline.com/should-we-tell-them-the-emperor-survived/)
- [Nick Maley, Peter Beale, Craig Miller and David Whitely on The Making of Star Wars](https://wrmilleronline.com/nick-maley-peter-beale-craig-miller-and-david-whitely-on-the-making-of-star-wars/)
- [Launching Space Patrol](https://wrmilleronline.com/launching-space-patrol/) - Of course, any salute to Space Patrol should have acknowledgement of its creators. The series was conceived by British children’s book author and TV producer Roberta Leigh, who previously created the puppet series Torchy the Battery Boy (1958) and Sara and Hoppity (1962). Learn about Ms. Leigh at
- [Will you teach me, Mr. Miyagi?](https://wrmilleronline.com/will-you-teach-me-mr-miyagi/)
- [John Phillips's 4th of July Oration, 1794](https://wrmilleronline.com/john-phillipss-4th-of-july-oration-1794/) - AN ORATION, PRONOUNCED JULY 4th, 1794, AT THE REQUEST OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF BOSTON, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE. BY JOHN PHILLIPS. At a Meeting of the Freeholders and other Inhabitants of the Town of BOSTON, duly qualified and legally warned, in public Town-Meeting, assembled at Faneuil-Hall, on Friday
- [Confined? Jason David Frank has Suggestions!](https://wrmilleronline.com/confined-jason-david-frank-has-suggestions/) - Jason David Frank of the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers offers real-world advice for those confined during the current coronavirus situation.
- [Advertising the Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/advertising-the-dragon-2/) - Ontario's Ministry of Energy sponsored The Conserving Kingdom stage show. Here's an advertisement for one of the performances. Probably the only similarity between this illustration and the "live" Dudley was the sneakers. Source: The Toronto Star, September 9, 1986.
- [Surprise!](https://wrmilleronline.com/surprise/) - A visitor arrives. "Excuse me, have you seen another dragon? I've been looking forever." What do you know? Dudley's wish does come true. A happy ending! For the viewers, not-so-happy. The adventures of Dudley the Dragon were over. Photo © Breakthrough Entertainment Inc.
- [Dudley's Nightmare](https://wrmilleronline.com/dudleys-nightmare/) - Our hero huffs and puffs along for a second day. That night, he's still not close enough to the moon to touch it. The poor fellow. Listening to the desperation, the anguish in his voice, one can't help but feel pity for him. Either that, or laugh at his stupidity for trying to reach it
- [The Departure](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-departure/) - As Dudley begins his quest, Sally calls out to him. He stops, and the two friends share a poignant moment. "It's good to see you again," Sally says. Actress Asia Vieira says the words with great sincerity, and warmth. She knows that after five years, this is the last time she'll be interacting with this
- [Dudley's Quest](https://wrmilleronline.com/dudleys-quest/) - Sally notes the dragon's sad mood and asks what's wrong. Dudley is lonely. He wants to find another dragon for companionship. He asks Sally if she knows of any real dragons, like him. "No," she says, "You're the only one." "That's the prob-a-lem. I don't want to BE the only one." Sally asks him if
- [A Reunion with Sally](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-reunion-with-sally-2/) - "Once upon a time there was a dragon. He had many friends and many more adventures." Thus began the final adventure of Dudley the Dragon. The words came from Dudley's young friend Sally, the first human he met when he woke up in the 20th century. The series began with Sally narrating from a book,
- [The Last Dudley](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-last-dudley/) - For Dudley's cast and crew, filming the final episode must have been a sad occasion. For five years they had worked together on a show that brought joy, and education, to millions of youngsters. The actors had honed their roles to a "T," knowing their characters thoroughly, and how they related to each other. The
- [Laura!  What th- ?](https://wrmilleronline.com/laura-what-th-2/) - "Dudley's Big Decision" began Season 5. It's a significant episode, for a couple of reasons. First, it reaffirmed that Laura (Andréanne Benidir) and Dudley were best friends with each other. Second, it dealt with the topics of free will, personal choice and true friendship. Laura was supposed to leave the forest with her family, but
- [The Magic Number](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-magic-number/) - In 1995, Breakthrough Entertainment and its licensees were busy grooming Dudley the Dragon to be a long-term franchise. The character would generate sales in merchandise, which in turn would cross-promote the show. Hypothetically, the revenue would then recycle back into making new episodes. This was the philosophy of George Lucas. He invested his profits from
- [Dudley and the Changing Cast](https://wrmilleronline.com/dudley-and-the-changing-cast/) - In the mid-1990s the supernatural came into vogue on kids TV. Shows like Goosebumps (1995-1998) and Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1991-1996, 1999-2000) involved schoolkids getting involved in paranormal adventures. Even The Adventures of Dudley the Dragon participated in the trend. "It's fun to be scared!" was the message in "The Spooky Castle", "Dudley
- [All Hail the Prince](https://wrmilleronline.com/all-hail-the-prince-2/) - Come one, come all. Come see the Prince. See him wear the finest clothes. Behold his golden crown. Bask in the light of his rugged handsomeness. Observe that he never sweats. His teeth are like pearls; no cavities can touch them. When he speaks, even William Shatner can envy … the dramatic pauses … he
- [Dudley's Kids](https://wrmilleronline.com/dudleys-kids-2/) - For the first two seasons, brother-and-sister Matt and Sally served as Dudley's human contacts in the modern world. To the viewers at home, they had at least three functions on the show. (1. They provided a reality-based anchor in a fantasy world. (2. Young viewers had young heroes to relate to. Viewers could learn from
- [Dudley on Parade](https://wrmilleronline.com/dudley-on-parade-2/) - In 1995, Dudley had another opportunity to be in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. This time, he would appear as a $350,000 balloon: 65-feet tall, 28-feet wide, 45-feet long wearing 20-foot sneakers. And he would lead the parade! Behind him would trail 22 floats, 14 marching bands, 1,000 cheerleaders and marchers, and 17 other large
- [The French Connection](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-french-connection/) - According to the Toronto Star, Dudley the Dragon was the first children's series to be produced simultaneously in English and French. This was done for the first two seasons. The show would first be shot in English, with Asia Vieira (playing Sally) and Daniel DeSanto (playing her brother Matt) interacting with Dudley. They would be
- [There's Gold in Them Thar Dragons](https://wrmilleronline.com/theres-gold-in-them-thar-dragons/) - Dudley the Dragon's merchandising potential was enticing. Already, Breakthrough had seen its gross revenue rise from $100,000 in the mid-1980s to $5 million as of May 1994. By June 1995, Breakthrough had signed 72 licensees—52 American, 20 Canadian—to market Dudley products. The Canadian licensing agent, Art Kraus of Castle Licensing Inc., estimated that Dudley's worth
- [Pinto Salute!](https://wrmilleronline.com/pinto-salute/) - Starting today, a 1,600-mile Pinto Stampede celebrates the car with a reputation for exploding when rear-ended. Here's a tribute to the Pinto from the movie, Top Secret! https://youtu.be/4-Qj58o87sY
- [The Pro-Social Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-pro-social-dragon/) - Dudley's second season began the weekend of October 1-2, 1994 in Canada. The show had lost most of its environmental sponsors but gained financial support from other sources. (See previous posts.) With a change in sponsors came a change in themes. And so it would be for the remainder of the series. Season One taught
- [Dudley vs. Barney](https://wrmilleronline.com/dudley-vs-barney/) - The press inevitably compared Dudley the Dragon to another preschool property, Barney the Dinosaur. The purple T-Rex had created a huge sensation in the United States. Toddlers loved him, though his cloying attitude created a huge backlash amongst parents. Nevertheless, Barney & Friends generated more than $500 million in toys and apparel in its first
- [Dudley's First Appearance at Macy's](https://wrmilleronline.com/dudleys-first-appearance-at-macys/) - November 24, 1994. Thanksgiving Day, America. The 68th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York would be televised to some 45 million viewers. Newspapers and TV newscasts would report about it nationwide. What an opportunity to promote Dudley the Dragon to the American public! In his first Macy's appearance, Dudley was just an actor
- [A Dragon's Crusade](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-dragons-crusade/) - In 1992, Levy and Williamson purchased the rights for Dudley the Dragon from the Ontario Ministry of Energy. Together with Dudley's performer, Alex Galatis, they created a series, The Adventures of Dudley the Dragon. Funding came from a slew of sources: the Canadian Parks Service, Environment Canada; Energy, Mines and Resources Canada; Environment Canada—Environmental Citizenship
- [A Star is Hatched](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-star-is-hatched/) - Once upon a time—the year 1983, in fact—the Ontario Ministry of Energy wanted to educate youngsters on energy conservation. Karen Waterman wrote a play called The Conserving Kingdom. In it, King Kilojoule of Saver City doesn't want his daughter, Princess Penny Wise, to marry Prince Wantnot of Wasterville. Why? Wasterville is polluted and cluttered with
- [Dudley on Stage](https://wrmilleronline.com/dudley-on-stage/) - Want to know what Dudley the Dragon looked like in The Conserving Kingdom? Photos of his early appearances can be found at the Canadian Museum of Civilization's Art of Puppetry exhibit: Waterwood Theatre Projects. Scroll through the images in the middle and click on the image to enlarge it. A shot of Dudley entertaining the
- [Licensing the Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/licensing-the-dragon/) - June 4-5, 1994. Dudley the Dragon appeared at the PBS National Convention in Florida, his debut in America. By then, 150 PBS stations had committed for 25 episodes. The list continued to grow, and why not? For them, the show was free. Executive producer Peter Williamson explained: "Dudley is underwritten by Vail Associates [a ski
- [The Second Dudley](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-second-dudley-2/) - Alex Galatis wore the costume for Dudley the Dragon's first two seasons. After that, Kirk Dunn performed the character while Galatis continued providing his voice. The blend was seamless. In May 1999, Dunn recalled winning the role: "I showed up for this audition. They put me into a body puppet. My right arm went up
- [Can You Talk Like a Dragon?](https://wrmilleronline.com/can-you-talk-like-a-dragon/) - Joseph Barbera and his partner Bill Hanna have entertained millions with Tom and Jerry, Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, the Flintstones and hundreds of other cartoons. One reason for their success, Barbera revealed, was in choosing appealing voices for his characters. "Voices make or break your show," he said. "When I'm casting a voice, I close
- [Green Skin, Sneakers and a Tail](https://wrmilleronline.com/green-skin-sneakers-and-a-tail-2/) - Karen Waterman and Daniel Wood of Waterwood Theatre Projects, Toronto are credited with creating Dudley the Dragon for The Conserving Kingdom. But the man who brought the lovable character to life was Alex Galatis. In 1983 budding young actor had graduated from the theater program at York University. The following year, he embodied the 8-foot-dragon
- [The Wise Old Bird](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-wise-old-bird/) - When Mr. Crabby Tree was human, he told his friend Dudley, "Ohhh, do you think I could fool Grandpa Robin? Wooo, that would be goooood," he said gleefully. Grandpa Robin was the eccentric know-it-all of the forest. Spunky and spry, he dispensed his wisdom with good humor and patience, which he especially needed with dimwitted
- [Mr. Crabby Man](https://wrmilleronline.com/mr-crabby-man/) - Although The Adventures of Dudley the Dragon addressed social concerns in its plots, the show was at its best when the story was vital, or life-changing, to a character. "The Wishing Well" was such a story. In this fifth-season episode, Mr. Crabby Tree has found a second wishing well. But it had one iron-clad rule:
- [One Two Three on Crabby Tree](https://wrmilleronline.com/one-two-three-on-crabby-tree/) - One night by a campfire, Dudley the Dragon wrapped up a game with little Julia, who recently joined the cast. Nearby is Terry, another newcomer, who's gazing at the stars through a telescope. And next to him is Mr. Crabby Tree, who wants to play a game. But, being anchored by his roots, he can't
- [The Mobile Tree](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-mobile-tree/) - Since Mr. Crabby Tree was a plant, rooted to the ground, he couldn't go anywhere. He couldn't go to the action. The action had to come to him. In Season Three, "Mr. Crabby Tree's Really Great Adventure" changed all that. By wishing on a shooting star, he was magically released from the ground, and he
- [Beneath the Bark, an Actor](https://wrmilleronline.com/beneath-the-bark-an-actor/) - Graham Greene played Mr. Crabby Tree for some 13 episodes. At the time he was best known for his work in Dances With Wolves, for which he was nominated Best Supporting Actor in the Oscars in 1990. In 1992's Thunderheart, Greene played—oddly enough—a gruff cop on an Indian reservation. He played a Rambo-type soldier named
- [A Goof in a Tree Costume](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-goof-in-a-tree-costume/) - Sesame Street had Oscar the Grouch. Dudley the Dragon had Mr. Crabby Tree. Yes, this unhappy crabapple tree had good reason to be unhappy: He was the only apple tree in the forest. A nearby orchard had been cut down to make room for a highway. Those trees were his friends! Not only that, but
- [Dudley Comes to America](https://wrmilleronline.com/dudley-comes-to-america/) - The Adventures of Dudley the Dragon premiered in Canada on October 2, 1993, some ten years after Dudley's debut in The Conserving Kingdom. But Breakthrough Films and Television Inc. wanted him to be seen south of the border. For that, they signed with PBS affiliate WEDU in Tampa, Florida. WEDU would co-sponsor the show, distribute
- [Paul Dini Reveals the Feature Animation Template](https://wrmilleronline.com/paul-dini-reveals-the-feature-animation-template/) - On January 17, 2008, comics,live-action and animation scribe Paul Dini posted the modern feature animation template. Recognize it? * * * Your Animation Feature Template While answering a question about Musical Dance Number Endings in animated features, I decided to explore the subject in depth here. Yes, the MDNE has become a cliche of modern
- [The World's Top 25 Media Franchises](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-worlds-top-25-media-franchises/) - At Visual Capitalist, Katie Jones reports on "The World’s 25 Most Successful Media Franchises, and How They Stay Relevant," published November 22, 2019. Click here for details.
- [Rogue One Action Figures!](https://wrmilleronline.com/rogue-one-action-figures/) - Yes! Now you can play with the characters from Rogue One! Jyn Erso! Cassian Andor! Baze Malbus! K-2SO! Orson Krennec! Chirrut Imwe! Collect them all!
- [Nathan Hamill Joins Starfleet!](https://wrmilleronline.com/nathan-hamill-joins-starfleet/)
- [The Return of Hissyoxyillammochogannatoss](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-return-of-hissyoxyillammochogannatoss/) - On June 13, Universal Home Entertainment released the fourth installment of the Dragonheart series, Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire. It continues the adventures of a benevolent dragon named Hissyoxyillammochogannatoss—“Drago” for short, with Patrick Stewart taking over the role originally voiced by Ben Kingsley in the third film. Drago’s mission is to improve human-dragon relations and
- [Raya and the Last Dragon: An Ancient Story with Modern Lingo](https://wrmilleronline.com/ancient-story-with-modern-lingo/) - In Martin Goodman's review of Raya and the Last Dragon at Animation Scoop, he makes the observation, This movie is set in some mishmash of ancient East Asia and the time is not contemporary to ours (I didn’t see any modern architecture, weapons, iPhones, or any vehicles save for what looks to be a giant
- [The Law and Authors: Jane Friedman Interviews Jacqui Lipton](https://wrmilleronline.com/jane-friedman-interviews-jacqui-lipton/) - Courtesy of the 2021 Virginia Festival of the Book, publishing expert Jane Friedman talks about the law and authors with law professor, consultant and agent Jacqueline Liptom of the Red Quill Agency, posted by Virginia Humanities, March 14, 2021. Abstract: In Law and Authors: A Legal Handbook for Writers, Lipton addresses issues of copyright, explaining
- [Mari Iijima Sings Ai Oboete Imasuka](https://wrmilleronline.com/mari-iijima-sings-ai-oboete-imasuka/) - In concert in Japan, Mari Iijima sings Ai Oboete Imasuka, from Macross: Do You Remember Love? Enjoy her vocal magic: https://youtu.be/fpF7hoeRJUE
- [Pipeline Blasting!](https://wrmilleronline.com/pipeline-blasting/) - From Fossbytes on Facebook, posted March 16, 2021. BOOM!
- [The Theme to Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot Style!](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-theme-to-wonder-woman-gal-gadot-style/) - Posted March 7, 2021 by Gal Gadot, herself! https://youtu.be/EMgbWouN4wE Fun!
- [The Passing of Cliff Simon](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-passing-of-cliff-simon/) - Today I learned some tragic news from a tweet by Joseph Mallozzi, executive producer from Stargate SG-1 (among other shows). "Incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of the wonderful Cliff Simon." Terrible news. And what a loss. Cliff Simon, an actor and athlete hailing from South Africa, played the recurring role of Ba'al, a
- [Now Available!  THE ANIMATED VOICE, Volume Two!](https://wrmilleronline.com/now-available-the-animated-voice-volume-two/) - Yes, the second volume of The Animated Voice series is now available for purchase. Pulp Hero Press editor/publisher Bob McLain writes: Bob Miller's new series, The Animated Voice is both a primer for aspiring animated voice actors and a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse into this little-known industry for fans. In this volume: MEL BLANC discusses his
- [How to Hug Your Kangaroo](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-to-hug-your-kangaroo/) - From Yahoo News Australia:
- [Ladies and Gentlemen, Adrian Hough](https://wrmilleronline.com/ladies-and-gentlemen-adrian-hough/) - Sol Regem in action. Listen to the voice. Eloquent. Majestic. Bitter. Arrogant. Resonating with immensity. This is what acting is all about: The Dragon Prince Season 3 Animation Show Reel - Nasus Lee from Nasus Lee on Vimeo. On March 3, 2021, Hough performed a reading from Shakespeare on Twitter. Enjoy. Sometimes I mess around
- [Scar's voice replaced by some whippersnapper?](https://wrmilleronline.com/scars-voice-replaced-by-some-whippersnapper/) - Az Adamson animated Scar, from an interview with Jeremy Irons, prior to the CG-animated remake of The Lion King. Would Scar retain his original voice? Let's hear what he says about the matter. Watch Posted September 3, 2019, on Facebook.
- [Let's Make the Old Man Proud](https://wrmilleronline.com/lets-make-the-old-man-proud/) - Today on Facebook, February 5, 2021, Timothy Zahn--author of several Star Wars novels featuring Grand Admiral Thrawn, posted a video by "Rowan the Bard," a shanty devoted to Thrawn. Watch, listen and enjoy: https://youtu.be/7Wlh0e3XMeQ
- [David Duchovny's Best Writing Advice](https://wrmilleronline.com/david-duchovnys-best-writing-advice/) - From Literary Hub, "David Duchovny: I Tackle Writer’s Block From Behind; A Conversation with the Author of Truly Like Lightning," February 8, 2021: David Duchovny: Best writing advice was couched in the best movie making advice I ever got. A director friend of mine came to a screening of something I’d directed and wrote and
- [The Amazing Vocal Talent of Jason Simpson](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-amazing-vocals-of-jason-simpson/) - Canadian actor Jason Simpson is perhaps best known as the voice of Lord Viren in The Dragon Prince on Netflix. He and his fellow thespians will be featured in Volume Four of The Animated Voice. Shortly after I interviewed him, he posted an interesting--and generous--offer to his fans on Twitter. Here it is: I asked
- [A Gathering of Dragons--the latest Farloft Chronicle!](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-gathering-of-dragons-the-latest-farloft-chronicle/) - Do you like dragons? Or gryphons? How about both? Prolific wordsmith Theresa Snyder has just published her latest adventure in the Farloft Chronicles series. It's A Gathering of Dragons, and boy, are all those dragons needed. The medieval Kingdom of Kerth is about to be attacked by the Kingdom of Baldar--a kingdom which has two
- [From 1985: America This Week previews Ewoks: The Battle for Endor](https://wrmilleronline.com/from-1985-america-this-week-previews-ewoks-the-battle-for-endor/) - On YouTube, "Neatocoolville" uploaded a video he/she had recorded from America This Week, syndicated November 21-24, 1985, previewing Ewoks: The Battle for Endor with behind-the-scenes footage and an interview with Niki Botelho, the actress who played Teek. https://youtu.be/LQXQ49pMvS8
- [New Behind-the-Scenes Footage from THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK](https://wrmilleronline.com/new-behind-the-scenes-footage-from-the-empire-strikes-back/) - Today, December 15, 2020, Clayton Sandell of GOOD MORNING AMERICA presents fresh behind-the-scenes footage from THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK: EXCLUSIVE: I’m excited to share rare & never-seen footage, outtakes & bloopers from #StarWars “The Empire Strikes Back”! Amazing moments with Harrison & Carrie, plus @HamillHimself's "Tauntaun Dance". A gift to you from my favorite Lucasfilm
- [How to Fly Your Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-to-fly-your-dragon/) - The Creative Talent Network has uploaded a video in which Cal State San Bernardino biology professor Stuart Sumida and Simon Otto, Head of Character Animation for How to Train Your Dragon, discuss developing real-life references on how dragons could fly. The presentation can be viewed here. Mark Muckenfuss wrote about Sumida's animated career for the
- [Promoting Pete's Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/promoting-petes-dragon/) - This week it appears Disney is pulling out all the stops in promoting its new live-action Pete's Dragon, unleashing a torrent of videos on the web and social media. Here are a few videos in chronological order of release: Disney's Pete's Dragon Trailer https://youtu.be/A7vWCd2Jj-U Uploaded on June 14, 2016 Elliot in the Air July 4,
- [Who wants to buy a Dragon?](https://wrmilleronline.com/who-wants-to-buy-a-dragon/) - Brienne is for sale. Yes, the charming dragonette created by the world-class sculptor, Kim Beaton, is looking for home. Brienne is made with tender loving care, highly-skilled craftsmanship, and a virtually weatherproof sculpting material, Pal Tiya, which can now be purchased in the U.S. if you want to make your own fantastic sculptures. Here's Brienne
- [Fun with Cows!](https://wrmilleronline.com/fun-with-cows/) - Here's a charming video posted by Farmer Derek. Watch what happens when he plays the trombone. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs_-emj1qR4
- [Mark Hamill's interviews in the original Star Wars trilogy](https://wrmilleronline.com/mark-hamills-interviews-from-the-original-star-wars-trilogy/) - What a treat. A fellow who calls himself "That Danish Guy" has uploaded a compilation of Mark Hamill's interviews covering the original Star Wars trilogy, in chronological order, on YouTube, posted November 15, 2020: https://youtu.be/x1nPMe4F1Uw
- [Mark Hamill on The Tonight Show, 1977](https://wrmilleronline.com/mark-hamill-on-the-tonight-show-1977/) - The Star Wars Historical Sourcebook includes links to online videos at YouTube and Vimeo, so fans can see for themselves a visual source of information. Here’s a clip of Mark Hamill guesting on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson on November 29, 1977, sharing a story in which Sir Alec Guinness plays a prank on
- [He Plays Music for You](https://wrmilleronline.com/he-plays-music-for-you/) - While surfing on the internet, I came across an image of a colorful bird playing an accordion with a smile on his great big beak. The picture made me smile. Who was he? Did he have a story? I found out he's a character from a videogame, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,
- [Arena Salutes Star Wars](https://wrmilleronline.com/arena-salutes-star-wars/) - In the United Kingdom on January 11, 1978, BBC2 TV series Arena broadcasts the episode “Cinema: The Force is with Us?” from 10:10 p.m. to 10:40 p.m., produced and presented by Gavin Millar. Interviewed are Gary Kurtz, Mark Hamill, and John Barry in London. Enjoy: https://youtu.be/xNSfZwwhA3Q
- [Dragon Ball Super: Broly premieres!](https://wrmilleronline.com/dragon-ball-super-broly-premieres/) - Here's a clip from Dragon Ball Super: Broly--just a taste of the action in the final fourth of the film. Enjoy. https://youtu.be/5CRdYsH7TRk Is it any wonder the film earned $7 million in its first night in the U.S.?
- [When Donald Trump Rides a Race Car](https://wrmilleronline.com/when-donald-trump-rides-a-race-car/) - From The Apprentice: https://youtu.be/5B9ZB94IuCc
- [Paul Harvey: Our Lives, Our Fortunes, Our Sacred Honor](https://wrmilleronline.com/paul-harvey-our-lives-our-fortunes-our-sacred-honor/) - What price freedom? Radio commentator Paul Harvey addresses the question here: https://youtu.be/s7vqzJC0r7A
- [Hup Says "Hi!"](https://wrmilleronline.com/hup-says-hi/) - February 8, 2020. At the Great Con-Junction, the first official Dark Crystal convention, Hup the Podling has a word for fans, courtesy of James Reedie and The Crystal Shard fan group: https://www.facebook.com/james.reedie/videos/10162830357615591/?t=0 Me and my boy hup 😍Posted by James Reedie on Saturday, February 8, 2020 Hup performed by Victor Yerrid.
- [Man Up a Pole: A Star Wars Story](https://wrmilleronline.com/man-up-a-pole-a-star-wars-story/) - From @Tokyosexwhale on Twitter: So many Disney spin-offs. Really looking forward to, Man Up a Pole: A Star Wars Story pic.twitter.com/ecEHZQHvYQ— Tokyo Sexwhale (@tokyosexwhale) December 11, 2020
- [Carrie Fisher Promotes Star Wars in London](https://wrmilleronline.com/carrie-fisher-promotes-star-wars-in-london/) - On December 6, 1977, BBC One airs its current affairs programme, Nationwide, featuring an interview with Carrie Fisher by presenter John Stapleton. Star Wars would premiere in London three weeks later, on December 27, at the Dominion cinema and the Leicester Square Theatre.
- [Christine Van Zandt: Writing for Success](https://wrmilleronline.com/christine-van-zandt-writing-for-success/) - One of the benefits of being a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators--or SCBWI, for short--is the opportunity to workshop with seasoned professionals. The organization has regional chapters throughout the world. The Los Angeles region has nine chapters that offer “LitMingles” that meet on a monthly basis. Each have their own
- [Artoo-Detoo Fries Himself!](https://wrmilleronline.com/artoo-detoo-fries-himself/) - When Star Wars exploded onto cinema screens in 1977, I had the opportunity to see it in both 70mm and 35mm versions in north Texas. In Dallas, the film played at the NorthPark Cinema II, where it opened on Friday, May 27 (though, it wouldn't be until December 23 that the 70mm version would play
- [Massachusetts Thanksgiving Proclamation for November 26, 1787](https://wrmilleronline.com/massachusetts-thanksgiving-proclamation-for-november-26-1787/) - State of Massachusetts-Bay A Proclamation. For a Day of Public THANKSGIVING It being the Duty of a People who believe in the universal Providence of GOD, to express their grateful Sense of the divine Goodness, not only by private, but public Acts of Devotion and Praise: And as the beneficent Parent of the Universe hath,
- [DreamWorks’ Dragons Debut](https://wrmilleronline.com/dreamworks-dragons-debut/) - A Viking named Hiccup. A dragon named Toothless. Their adventures have so far spanned ten books by British author Cressida Cowell. DreamWorks produced a film version of How to Train Your Dragon, directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois, which turned into a box office blockbuster in 2010. A trio of shorts followed: Legend of
- [Reach for the Moon](https://wrmilleronline.com/reach-for-the-moon/) - So Dudley runs all day to get to the other side of the moon. Before he leaves Canada, he runs into Julia and tells her he's heading for the moon to find his dragon friends. Julia, who suspects Dudley's in over his head, wants to come. Dudley says no, and repeats Mezmra's advice: Because dragons
- [Rebel Force Radio -- "Ask Bob!"](https://wrmilleronline.com/rebel-force-radio-ask-bob/) - On November 4, Jimmy Mac and Jason Swank of Rebel Force Radio interviewed me for the latest episode of their podcast, uploaded November 5. They're introducing a weekly feature, "Ask Bob!" If you have a tough Star Wars question, particularly related to the original trilogy, write to show@rebelforceradio.com with "Ask Bob!" in the subject line.
- [Grandpa Dragon's New Home](https://wrmilleronline.com/grandpa-dragons-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
- [On the Occasion of Wesley Eure's Birthday](https://wrmilleronline.com/on-the-occasion-of-wesley-eures-birthday/) - Today, August 17, is the birthday of Wesley Eure, co-creator of the PBS series, Dragon Tales. This was announced on Facebook and, to illustrate a birthday greeting, I found these delightful images of Zak and Wheezie, modeled by J. C. Thorton and posted on Twitter on May 8, 2020. Normally these dragons are conjoined, but,
- [Mayor Bob Lourwood’s Independence Day Proclamation, July 1, 2020](https://wrmilleronline.com/mayor-bob-lourwoods-independence-day-proclamation-july-1-2020/) - I always look forward to celebrating Independence Day. This year, Ironton will host its second Independence Day Parade. As previously stated, political flags and posters will not be allowed in the parade. Since we are celebrating the birth of America, the only flag that will be allowed in the parade is the American Flag, displayed
- [Rathalos Does Karaoke!](https://wrmilleronline.com/rathalos-does-karaoke/) - Can you believe it? I liked @DeepSeaMizu's idea of karaoke. Let's do it. #SFM #MonsterHunter pic.twitter.com/gZLh4ZxnQg— Rathalos (@RathalosSays) June 19, 2020
- [President Donald Trump's Fourth of July Oration, 2020](https://wrmilleronline.com/president-donald-trumps-fourth-of-july-oration-2020/) - Mount Rushmore, South Dakota, July 3, 2020 Well, thank you very much. Governor Noem, Secretary Bernhardt, we very much appreciate it. Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and a very special hello to South Dakota. As we begin this 4th of July weekend, the First Lady and I would wish each and every one of you
- [July 3, 1776](https://wrmilleronline.com/july-3-1776/) - Philadelphia July 3d. 1776 ... "But the Day is past. The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance
- [The Iron Giant -- Enhanced!](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-iron-giant-enhanced/) - In 1999, Warner Bros. released The Iron Giant, directed by Brad Bird. The story is about a kid named Hogarth, who befriends a mysterious giant robot, whose landing on the earth damaged his memory of being a weapon of mass destruction. But when an incident triggers the robot's memory, will he resort to his destructive
- [Rathalos on Plastic Bags](https://wrmilleronline.com/rathalos-on-plastic-bags/) - What Rathalos thinks about plastic bags. Stupid wasteful Hunters... #SFM #MonsterHunter pic.twitter.com/Z1PHe2JzLJ— Rathalos (@RathalosSays) May 6, 2020 Here's what else Rathalos says.
- [Superman's Theme, by John Williams](https://wrmilleronline.com/supermans-theme-by-john-williams/) - John Williams' theme for Superman, performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, is the epitome of heroic music. Click and listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X69if5C3i9o And one of my favorite cues, Luthor's sonic greeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P_o0seMUUQ
- [They Speak for The Dragon Prince](https://wrmilleronline.com/they-speak-for-the-dragon-prince/) - This past weekend, August 2-4, Comic Con Honolulu 2019 featured the main cast of The Dragon Prince in various panels and autograph sessions. For those who didn't make it, here are some videos: Comic Con Honolulu 2019 - Dragon Prince - Jack De Sena, Jason Simpson, Jesse Inocalla, Racquel Belmonte, August 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElPjM2oe0DI&t=05m22s Streamed live
- [From Martin Baynton: Stay Clear, Stay Clean, Stay Kind](https://wrmilleronline.com/from-martin-baynton-stay-clear-stay-clean-stay-kind/) - My friend Martin Baynton, creator of Jane and the Dragon, WotWots* and a WotWots spinoff, Kiddets, has made a free ebook addressing the current coronavirus situation on a level kids can understand. Visit https://stayclearcleankind.com/ for more details and download links. *Co-created with Sir Richard Taylor of Weta Workshop.
- [What John Williams can do for Supergirl](https://wrmilleronline.com/what-john-williams-can-do-for-supergirl/) - Here's the season 2 opening for Supergirl: https://youtu.be/XI6Gw0Jr6R4 Uploaded by HitEmUp.ru on September 26, 2016. Now, there's the opening with music by John Williams: https://youtu.be/O-db9EI8BVs Uploaded by radgo112 on July 24, 2017. Hear the difference?
- [Supergirl's Theme -- Two Approaches](https://wrmilleronline.com/supergirls-theme-two-approaches/) - Here's the theme to TV's Supergirl: https://youtu.be/E1t8ZSGMOU8 Uploaded by Jorah the Andal, July 15, 2016. And here's the theme from Superman: The Animated Series composed by Shirley Walker, applied to Supergirl: https://youtu.be/S-OctbFH5a0 Uploaded by Michael Dingess, July 9, 2015. Which do you prefer?
- [Wonky Dragons](https://wrmilleronline.com/wonky-dragons/) - Here’s some caricatured dragons from the Spanish film, El Corazón del Roble / The Heart of the Oak. This is the third and last of the Dragon Hill series, the earlier ones being hand-drawn efforts. 3D artist Jon Unceta textured, shaped, and rigged the CG versions, more streamlined than the hand-drawn versions. Oddly, the producers
- [One Dark Lord Too Many](https://wrmilleronline.com/one-dark-lord-too-many/) - Del Rey editor Mike Braff has a message for all you submitters of fantasy lore: "I’ve identified several negative tropes that we see far too much in fantasy submissions." They are: The Prophetic Orphan The Expository Sewer A’pos’tropheus the De’stroy’er He talks about them here. Note the reaction of one respondent: "If I come across
- [Robotech's 35th Anniversary!](https://wrmilleronline.com/robotechs-35th-anniversary/) - Cam Clarke salutes the 35th anniversary of Robotech by interviewing the English cast: Rebecca Forstadt (Lynn Minmay), Tony Oliver (Rick Hunter), Wendy Lee (Vanessa Leeds), Barbara Goodson (Marie Crystal, Sera), Melanie McQueen (Lisa Hayes, Marlene). Cam Clarke played Max Sterling and Yellow Dancer. https://youtu.be/Y-a0x1xGYfM Part One uploaded on March 12, 2020 https://youtu.be/cDJLeYsMdTE Part Two uploaded
- [Jason David Frank rides a Luckdragon!](https://wrmilleronline.com/jason-david-frank-rides-a-luckdragon/) - From Facebook, Jason David Frank rides a Luckdragon!
- [A Town With An Ocean View](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-town-with-an-ocean-view/) - Would you like to hear some delightful music? Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi wrote this piece, "A Town with an Ocean View," for Hayao Miyazaki's classic, Kiki's Delivery Service. https://youtu.be/lNk1ddf4XMI Adrián Zúñiga uploaded this to YouTube on July 29, 2012. Here's a piano version, if you prefer: https://youtu.be/3Dbud7LoIKE Lapislazuli2512 uploaded this on January 9, 2011. Delightful.
- [What Rathalos Says](https://wrmilleronline.com/what-rathalos-says/) - On Facebook and Twitter, a fellow named Argodeamon has posted some humorous videos featuring Rathalos, a crotchety dragon, nicely-designed and animated. The voice comes from Vince Valenzuela as Francis from Left4Dead, a video game. Disclaimer: profanity. https://youtu.be/lUDlj3rDqqI I hate birds. #SFM #MonsterHunter pic.twitter.com/gTaH8jIoib— Rathalos (@RathalosSays) January 25, 2020 I hate Mondays. #SFM #MonsterHunter pic.twitter.com/JDRE7XYGnO— Rathalos
- [Give to Pudsey or ...](https://wrmilleronline.com/give-to-pudsey-or-else/) - Camelot has been invaded by a creature of charity! Who can stop it? Why, Merlin, of course. https://youtu.be/lokDCdS1lxY https://youtu.be/BP_8MHJvA7s https://youtu.be/B9rSXxG41MA
- ["My Neighbor, Totoro" ... Sung by a Cockateil!](https://wrmilleronline.com/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: https://youtu.be/WvYqqjsYE6I Posted July 19, 2012.
- [Waiting for Cookies](https://wrmilleronline.com/waiting-for-cookies/) - Cookie Monster demonstrates iPhone 6 with “Hands-free Siri. Just say, 'Hey Siri,' and Siri’s there to help you with pretty much everything." Careful, CM. With Siri around to think for you, who needs Sesame Street? https://youtu.be/r8_9dgOm1k0 Posted on March 26, 2016. Outtakes: https://youtu.be/A88-SNVfGD8 Posted on April 10, 2016.
- [Dragonheart Vengeance: Guest Review by Theresa Snyder!](https://wrmilleronline.com/dragonheart-vengeance-guest-review-by-theresa-snyder/) - Theresa Synder is a prolific wordsmith who specializes in stories of the imagination, be it science fiction, fantasy or paranormal, as well as her own family memoir, We 3. She loves to write about dragons, having one of her own in a series of adventures called The Farloft Chronicles. As dragon connoisseurs, she and I
- [Cookie Monster wants Tom Hiddleston's cookie](https://wrmilleronline.com/cookie-monster-wants-tom-hiddlestons-cookie/) - Poor Loki. Thor has trounced him so badly that he has a new glorious purpose: being a spokesman for PBS. Will Tom Hiddleston share his cookie? Watch Cookie Monster learn the lesson of "Delayed Gratification." https://youtu.be/w_gmyTyYSVo
- [The Future of Dragonheart](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-future-of-dragonheart/) - February 12, 2020. Today the Sequel Rights podcast posted an interview with Matthew Feitshans, writer and gatekeeper of the Dragonheart franchise. What secrets does he disclose? What possible future does Siveth the ice dragon have? Listen:
- [Siveth is Coming](https://wrmilleronline.com/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
- [A Dragonheart 3 Music Sampler](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-dragonheart-3-music-sampler/) - Here's a sampler of music from Dragonheart 3: The Sorcerer's Curse, composed by Mark McKenzie. Have a listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyOeSaac3xY&list=OLAK5uy_nQoPAuttZjnG8xaNMgFdekMYLy2JLbWfE Uploaded January 30, 2016.
- [Who wants to be Rhonu?](https://wrmilleronline.com/who-wants-to-be-rhonu/) - Yes, you wear clothes and makeup just like the Picts’ great Archer Supreme. In response to a fan request, Strecno provided a study of the materials needed for Rhonu co-splay at his Dragonheart 3 blog, which, sadly, has since been removed.
- [A Visit to the Lucasfilm Archives at Skywalker Ranch](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-visit-to-the-lucasfilm-archives-at-skywalker-ranch/) - From the Star Wars Complete Saga Blu-ray, a visit to Lucasfilm Archives, to the accompaniment of glorious music by John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra. https://youtu.be/LddLD4DDLAQ
- [Need Help from a Dragon? Call on Siveth!](https://wrmilleronline.com/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."
- [How to keep King Arthur from getting fat](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-to-keep-king-arthur-from-getting-fat/) - This is how to lose weight, the Merlin way: https://youtu.be/tu4wS6NXICA https://youtu.be/pel18ylLeXU http://youtu.be/8s3nTVbClnM
- [Waiting for Vic Mignogna, a Surprise Opportunity!](https://wrmilleronline.com/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,
- [Seán Schemmel on Star Wars, old and new](https://wrmilleronline.com/sean-schemmel-on-star-wars-old-and-new/) - At his own panel at SacAnime 2019, January 4, Dragon Ball voice actor Seán Schemmel told the fans about his favorite movies. One was Star Wars. "I’m an original Star Wars fan. Like, here’s the cool thing. I’m much older than everybody in here. So, the cool thing is, is just like you guys have
- [Now on TV:  Continuous Tracking Shots](https://wrmilleronline.com/now-on-tv-continuous-tracking-shots/) - Disclaimer: Some of the clips below show PG-level violence. In the cinemas, the use of continuous tracking shots are becoming more common, such as with Tintin: https://youtu.be/NADnDdLXDYE#t=2m10s And in The Avengers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y69kGmPeHw0 Now these shots are becoming the norm in TV action-adventure. This one from Daredevil Episode 2 caused quite a stir recently: https://youtu.be/B66feInucFY And
- [Mike Milo's Advice for Becoming a Storyboard Artist](https://wrmilleronline.com/mike-milos-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
- [Space Battleship Yamato 2199, Chapter 3](https://wrmilleronline.com/space-battleship-yamato-2199-chapter-3/) - The perilous voyage to Iscandar continues. https://youtu.be/R-VbKu1QwAc Released to 12 Japanese theaters, October 13, 2012 to October 26, 2012 (expanding from ten theaters for the previous films). This chapter, Dai-sanshō: Hateshinaki Kōkai (Chapter 3: "The Endless Voyage"), compiles episodes 7-10 of the Space Battleship Yamato 2199 TV series.
- [Ride a Luckdragon:  Music from The NeverEnding Story](https://wrmilleronline.com/ride-a-luckdragon-music-from-the-neverending-story/) - One of the joys of Wolfgang Petersen's Die unendliche Geschichte / The NeverEnding Story (1984) comes from the music, composed by Klaus Doldinger of the German jazz group Passport. For the U.S.-Canadian version, Giroria Moroder composed the theme song, with lyrics by Keith Forsey, performed by Limahl, lead singer of Kajagoogoo, and Beth Anderson. https://youtu.be/lHytjEj7B9g
- [Theme from The Prisoner](https://wrmilleronline.com/theme-from-the-prisoner/) - It's a joy to listen to Ron Granier's theme for The Prisoner. Here is the full version without the ancillary sound effects: https://youtu.be/6Sy_MXRta8o Just the opening: https://youtu.be/_hFzHggD5P0 And the closing: https://youtu.be/L1i0n6kKbKo For kicks, "High Wire" by the Edwin Astley Orchestra, the theme used for the second series of Danger Man, the precursor to The Prisoner:
- [Try It Before You Fry It](https://wrmilleronline.com/try-it-before-you-fry-it/) - Today, January 8, 2020, the new DragonHeart Vengeance trailer premiered at SR Trailers and Reviews. Siveth in action! https://youtu.be/4u2S3p4JOuM 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
- [It's snowing, Charlie Brown!](https://wrmilleronline.com/its-snowing-charlie-brown/) - Here's some lovely music from A Charlie Brown Christmas, composed by Vince Guaraldi. Perfect playing for a snowy day: https://youtu.be/Kn4Y3sHyfsg
- [Batman vs. Darth Vader!](https://wrmilleronline.com/batman-vs-darth-vader/) - From Bat in the Sun Productions, posted online March 5, 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3tC8TPh9oQ&fbclid=IwAR0LNzZf9WdHKFM2Xmumd2gwEduDpLz9SdNs6PrW-VK4yX5u-tDKyD7C13k 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
- [The Master of Sol Regem](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-master-of-sol-regem/) - The following demo reel comes from Nasus Lee, an animator at Bardel in Canada. This is from Season Three of The Dragon Prince, currently streaming on Netflix. The voice of Sol Regem, the golden sun dragon, belongs to Adrian Hough. Enjoy! The Dragon Prince Season 3 Animation Show Reel - Nasus Lee from Nasus Lee
- [What Happened to Harrison Ford's Cigarette?](https://wrmilleronline.com/what-happened-to-harrison-fords-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: https://youtu.be/CJhKQeblpYk What happened
- [George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation, October 3, 1789](https://wrmilleronline.com/george-washingtons-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](https://wrmilleronline.com/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
- [President John Adams: Origins of the American Revolution, Part Three](https://wrmilleronline.com/president-john-adams-origins-of-the-american-revolution-part-three/) - Adams, John, 1735-1826. The 'American Revolution', Letter to Hezekiah Niles, first editor of the National Register. Quincy, February 13, 1818. First published in Niles' Weekly Register, v. 2, n. 14, March 7, 1818. Continued: Another gentleman who had great influence in the commencement of the revolution, was Doctor Jonathan Mayhew, a descendant of the ancient
- [President John Adams: Origins of the American Revolution, Part Two](https://wrmilleronline.com/president-john-adams-origins-of-the-american-revolution-part-two/) - Adams, John, 1735-1826. The 'American Revolution', Letter to Hezekiah Niles, first editor of the National Register. Quincy, February 13, 1818. First published in Niles' Weekly Register, v. 2, n. 14, March 7, 1818. Continued: In this research, the glorioroles of individual gentlemen, and of separate states, is of little consequence. The MEANS AND THE MEASURES
- [President John Adams: Origins of the American Revolution, Part One](https://wrmilleronline.com/president-john-adams-origins-of-the-american-revolution-part-one/) - Adams, John, 1735-1826. The 'American Revolution', Letter to Hezekiah Niles, first editor of the National Register. Quincy, February 13, 1818. First published in Niles' Weekly Register, v. 2, n. 14, March 7, 1818. Quincy, February 13, 1818. MR. NILES, The American Revolution was not a common event. Its effects and consequences have already been awful
- [Nick Kellington: Spinning with SkekMal](https://wrmilleronline.com/nick-kellington-spinning-with-skekmal/) - On Twitter, creature performer Nick Kellington disclosed several behind-the-scenes details about his character, SkekMal the Hunter, from The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. October 30, 2019: "4 BTS facts courtesy of Mechanical Designer, Ady Parish: My SkekMal head was built in about 3 weeks. It only used 9 servos to power the face Was programmed
- [Nick Kellington: Bowling with Gelflings](https://wrmilleronline.com/nick-kellington-bowling-with-gelflings/) - On September 9, 2019, creature performer Nick Kellington tweeted on Twitter about performing in the climactic battle in The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. With his kind permission, I share his story here: “In sequence shown in this gif, director Louis Leterrier asked me to sprint as fast as I could across the full length
- [Nick Kellington: The Hunter's First Day](https://wrmilleronline.com/nick-kellington-the-hunters-first-day/) - Nick Kellington, creature performer on The Dark Crystal: The Age of Resistance, plied his skills as the body operator for the Skeksis Hunter, SkekMal. On September 18 on Twitter, he shared what it was like on his first day on the set of the Castle Throne room: "The day we filmed the scenes featured in
- [Nick Kellington: Behind the Scenes with The Hunter!](https://wrmilleronline.com/nick-kellington-behind-the-scenes-with-the-hunter/) - Beware all you Gelflings and malcontents of Thra! Defy the Skeksis, Lords of the Crystal, and they will sic SkekMal on you. Yes, SkekMal, the terrifying Hunter in The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. You wouldn't want to end up as one of his trophies. Though, despite all SkekMal's tracking skills and blade-slashing and nasty
- [A Portrait of Smaug by John Howe](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-portrait-of-smaug-by-john-howe/) - Now THIS is a dragon! Yet another magnificent achievement from the magical fingers of John Howe.
- [A Dragon Flight Cycle from Den Beauvais](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-dragon-flight-cycle-from-den-beauvais/) - Designed and animated by Den Beauvais using Animation Master 2001. Enjoy: For a frame-at-a-time analysis:
- [Happy Halloween from Sam Witwer](https://wrmilleronline.com/happy-halloween-from-sam-witwer/) - Sam Witwer has a Halloween greeting for you! From Twitter: Trick or Treaters. I stand ready to confront you. #HappyHalloween2019
- [George Lucas's Expectations for the Star Wars Sequels under Disney](https://wrmilleronline.com/george-lucass-expectations-for-the-star-wars-sequels-under-disney/) - October 30, 2012. Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm is announced. George Lucas: “The future Star Wars films, Kathy and I have been working on future Star Wars films. The main reason I brought Kathy on, rather than quit, I wanted to move it forward but I needed somebody I trusted who could take that franchise and
- [T-Rex: American Ninja](https://wrmilleronline.com/t-rex-american-ninja/) - Would you believe ... a ninja T-Rex? Check out this video from NBC's American Ninja Warrior: https://youtu.be/6JQLR-04RF4 Uploaded by American Ninja Warrior on June 14, 2016.
- [Thanksgiving Proclamation, October 26, 1781](https://wrmilleronline.com/thanksgiving-proclamation-october-26-1781/) - United States. Continental Congress. Proclamation of a day of public Thanksgiving and prayer. October 26, 1781. Whereas, it hath pleased Almighty God, the supreme Disposer of all Events father of mercies, remarkably to assist and support the United States of America in their important struggle for liberty,against the long continued efforts of a powerful nation:
- [How to Hug Your Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-to-hug-your-dragon/) - New Zealand has many fine attractions, such as Hobbiton, the magnificent scenery of Milford Sound, Aukland's Sky Tower, the Weta Cave in Wellington, and the Wellington Zoo, where visitors can actually hug a dragon. Yes, Grandpa Dragon loves getting hugs, like this: And look, there's a zoo map near Grandpa for your convenience: What a
- [Hunting for Dragon Stones](https://wrmilleronline.com/hunting-for-dragon-stones/) - Mount Pilatus, overlooking Lake Lucerne in Switzerland, has another name: Dragon Mountain. Why? Because dragons were sighted there during the 15th century. Or so it was alleged. The local hotels have capitalized on the legend, inviting visitors to see the cave where the creatures were said to dwell. In 2011, Tobias Straker of Swissfilmmakers produced
- [The Dark Crystal's Carriage Chase: How They Did It](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-dark-crystals-carriage-chase-how-they-did-it/) - From Vanity Fair, posted October 21, 2019, Lisa Henson and director Louis Leterrier discuss how the carriage chase was done for The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance: https://youtu.be/e-6XUIJDh-Y
- [Thanksgiving Proclamation, October 18, 1783](https://wrmilleronline.com/thanksgiving-proclamation-october-18-1783/) - United States. Continental Congress. Proclamation of a day of Thanksgiving. October 18, 1783. Whereas it hath pleased the Supreme Ruler of all human events to dispose the hearts of the late belligerent powers to put a period to the effusion of human blood, by proclaiming a cessation of all hostilities by sea and land, and
- [The Music of Dragonheart 3](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-music-of-dragonheart-3/) - Mark McKenzie delivers a marvelous score to Dragonheart 3. Have a listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyOeSaac3xY&list=OLAK5uy_nQoPAuttZjnG8xaNMgFdekMYLy2JLbWfE
- [Save the Egg!](https://wrmilleronline.com/save-the-egg/) - How do you gain a dragon's favor? By saving its egg. Like this, in slow motion! From Dragonheart 3: https://youtu.be/sgJdRuH3UD4
- [I'm on Rebel Force Radio!](https://wrmilleronline.com/im-on-rebel-force-radio/) - Want to learn more about The Star Wars Historical Sourcebook? On Wednesday, September 3, 2019, Jimmy Mac and Jason Swank interviewed me on Rebel Force Radio, the premiere podcast for all things Star Wars. They perform a valuable service to Star Wars fandom, preserving views and interviews covering the world's greatest science fantasy franchise. For
- [We are Cordially Invited](https://wrmilleronline.com/we-are-cordially-invited/) - First, the teaser trailer from Focus Features: https://youtu.be/TYnITeDfaA4 Uploaded December 14, 2018 Then the official trailer: https://youtu.be/tu3mP0c51hE Uploaded May 21, 2019 With more revelations in the UK trailer: https://youtu.be/fMkiSqBraD0 Uploaded by Universal Pictures UK, May 21, 2019 Downton Abbey: The Movie! Coming our way September 2019! We won't have to wait much longer. Director: Michael
- [Ask DNA -- From Cowboy Bebop the Movie](https://wrmilleronline.com/ask-dna-from-cowboy-bebop-the-movie/) - Here's a fun opening title sequence from Cowboy Bebop: The Movie. "Ask DNA" by Yoko Kanno, as played by her jazz band, Seatbelts, featuring Raj Ramayya. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/zs3pYBQhtkM Uploaded by duetues, June 18, 2008.
- [Bogus Rain Forest Preserve Workers](https://wrmilleronline.com/bogus-rain-forest-preserve-workers/) - Sally and Julia come by Dudley's cage, posing as rain forest preserve workers. They offer Mezmra something rare and valuable in the box—a baby unicorn—in exchange for Dudley. But Mezmra needs to see it from inside the cage because the unicorn might escape. Mezmra agrees. What's really in the box? You'll have to watch the
- [The Value of Friends](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-value-of-friends/) - The Robins learn of Dudley's plight, not knowing before of his deal with Mezmra. They want to contact Sally, but where could she be? Up in a balloon, of course. With Julia. Note the size of Sally's phone. 1997 technology. This might have been an opportunity for another celebrity guest star. Jackie Burroughs had appeared
- [An Oration on the Advantages of American independence, 1778](https://wrmilleronline.com/an-oration-on-the-advantages-of-american-independence-1778/) - Extracts from An Oration on the advantages of American independence: spoken before a publick assembly of the inhabitants of Charlestown in South-Carolina, on the second anniversary of that glorious aera. By David Ramsay, M.B. ... We are now celebrating the anniversary of our emancipation from British tyranny; an event that will constitute an illustrious aera
- [Galactic Innovations: STAR WARS and ROGUE ONE](https://wrmilleronline.com/galactic-innovations-star-wars-and-rogue-one/) - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has made this presentation temporarily available online. Guests included John Dykstra, Dennis Muren, John Knoll, Ben Burtt, Marcia Lucas, Bill George, Harrison Ellenshaw, Bruce Nicholson, Richard Edlund and Rachel Rose. Watch while you can. https://youtu.be/0uAyPfgy23Y
- [MOUSE GUARD: Officially Dead?](https://wrmilleronline.com/mouse-guard-officially-dead/) - Apparently so. James Whitbrook of Gizmodo posted an article, "This Demo Reel Shows What Could Have Been," regarding the cancellation of the movie adaptation of The Mouse Guard--a Fox production cancelled by Disney due to their buyout of Fox. Take a gander of the footage while you can: https://youtu.be/tudJ2JhzIE8
- [ZINEFEST at the Animation Guild!](https://wrmilleronline.com/zinefest-at-the-animation-guild/) - Hi, folks! The Animation Guild is having a "Zinefest" tomorrow, June 28, at 6:00 at 1105 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505. I'll be selling copies of my books, THE STAR WARS HISTORICAL SOURCEBOOK, Volume One: 1971-1976, the anti-quiz quizbook on Star Wars, MAY THE FACTS BE WITH YOU. Also, copies of the APATOONS Sampler
- [Battlestar Galactica Classic - The Cast in 2014](https://wrmilleronline.com/battlestar-galactica-classic-the-cast-in-2014/) - One of the appeals of 1978's Battlestar Galactica was the special chemistry shared between the young leads, Richard Hatch, Dirk Benedict, Herb Jefferson Jr. and the lovely Anne Lockhart. What are they doing these days? Find out in the following video uploaded by RealRadio from MegaCon 2014: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsFlITzNz_I Posted March 25, 2014.
- [The Star Wars Panel, Comic Con Revolution Ontario 2019](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-star-wars-panel-comic-con-revolution-ontario-2019/) - May 18, 2019. For this year's Comic Con Revolution in Ontario, CA, Drew Seldin invited me to participate in a panel, "Creating the Star Wars Universe" in Ballroom C at 2:00 pm to Ontario's Convention Center. The other panelists included Sam Witwer, musician and actor in live action (Once Upon a Time, Supergirl) and in
- [President Reagan, Memorial Day, May 31, 1982](https://wrmilleronline.com/president-reagan-memorial-day-may-31-1982/) - From Arlington Cemetery, May 31, 1982, President Ronald Reagan honored those who gave their lives in support of freedom. Extract: Remarks at Memorial Day Ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery In America's cities and towns today, flags will be placed on graves in cemeteries; public officials will speak of the sacrifice and the valor of those
- [The NeverEnding Story Continues!](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-neverending-story-continues/) - Well, looks like Spotify remembered Limahl's theme to Die unendliche Geschichte, some 32 years after the film's release. So they produced a short video starring two of the original actors, Noah Hathaway as Atreyu and Alan Oppenheimer as the voice of Falkor the Luckdragon. Enjoy: https://youtu.be/6paMSllCtjw Uploaded on March 31, 2016 (originally March 27, 2016).
- [Smaug Gets Busted](https://wrmilleronline.com/smaug-gets-busted/) - Over the weekend Weta Workshop's bust edition of Smaug the Terrible made its premiere appearance at New York Comic Con. Charlie Jane Anders of io9 reported that the supply "sold out in a heartbeat." But the Workshop has more that can be ordered from their website, here. Behold the detail of the bust, as sculpted
- [Clearing the address bar in Firefox](https://wrmilleronline.com/clearing-the-address-bar-in-firefox/) - Firefox has an address bar function that enables a dropdown menu that lists the websites you commonly visit. But what if the menu starts listing sites you don't want? Recently I found Google and Twitter appearing on my menu, and more than once. This is understandable since I do frequent Google and Twitter a lot--but
- [Let the Villains Speak! The Dragon Prince at Wondercon](https://wrmilleronline.com/let-the-villains-speak-the-dragon-prince-at-wondercon/) - At Wondercon, March 30, 2019 in Anaheim, CA, The Dragon Prince creators Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond held a panel which featured the voice actors of three villains: Jason Simpson (Lord Viren), Racquel Belmonte (Claudia), and Jesse Inocalla (Soren). The actors discussed their roles, performed "in character" for three skits, and with Aaron and Justin,
- [Ricardo Montalban on Exposition](https://wrmilleronline.com/ricardo-montalban-on-exposition/) - What does Ricardo Montalban think about actors performing story exposition? Find out here: Posted online July 28, 2015. Full interview available here.
- [The Willow Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-willow-dragon/) - Take a look at this exquisite Willow Dragon, weaved into shape by Lynn Kirkham of Bere Island, commissioned by the Crafts Council of Ireland. Denise Hall interviewed Kirkham on her work for the August 16, 2012 Irish Examiner, which you can read here.
- [Penguin Highway: A Review](https://wrmilleronline.com/__trashed/) - By W.R. Miller What if The Twilight Zone had an animated episode? Submitted for your approval: Meet Aoyama-san, a fourth grader who knows he’s smart and believes he will make a great adult. “As you can tell,” he says, “I am not conceited, and that makes me great.” He has a crush on a dental
- [Paul Harvey: From Freedom to Chains](https://wrmilleronline.com/paul-harvey-from-freedom-to-chains/) - In 1965, radio broadcaster Paul Harvey talked about the consequences of passing the 16th Amendment, and more. This recording comes from Bill J. Akers, posted June 22, 2013. A thought-provoking essay:
- [President Grover Cleveland's first Thanksgiving Proclamation](https://wrmilleronline.com/president-grover-clevelands-first-thanksgiving-proclamation/) - By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation, November 2, 1885. The American people have always abundant cause to be thankful to Almighty God, whose watchful care and guiding hand have been manifested in every stage of their national life, guarding and protecting them in time of peril and safety leading them
- [Worsel, the Dragon Lensman](https://wrmilleronline.com/worsel-the-dragon-lensman/) - Here's a compilation of scenes from the motion picture Lensman (1984), featuring the dragon Lensman Worsel, helping Kimball Kinneson against the fiendish Boskone and their allies. Check it out: https://youtu.be/gPFdXb_XG78
- [A New Star Wars Score from John Williams](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-new-star-wars-score-from-john-williams/) - John Williams has composed a score for the new Star Wars attraction, Galaxy's Edge, at Disney Theme Parks. Can you believe it? Here it is: https://youtu.be/ryorxnoVWxQ Uploaded by Disney Parks, November 17, 2018.
- [Thanksgiving Proclamation, November 1, 1777](https://wrmilleronline.com/thanksgiving-proclamation-november-1-1777/) - United States. Continental Congress. Recommendation of a day of Thanksgiving. November 1, 1777. "Forasmuch as it is the indispensable duty of all men to adore the superintending providence of Almighty God; to acknowledge with gratitude their obligation to him for benefits received, and to implore such farther blessings as they stand in need of; and
- [An Interview by Katie Leigh!](https://wrmilleronline.com/an-interview-by-katie-leigh/) - Today voice actress Katie Leigh dropped by my place to pick up her copy of my new book, The Animated Voice, Volume One. Yes, she is featured in a chapter, from an interview I did with her in Torrance last year. During her visit she did a Facebook Live interview, which you can see here:
- [Win a Free Copy!](https://wrmilleronline.com/win-a-free-copy/) - This week on the Neverland podcast, Jeremy Shields and Eric Warren plays the second part of their interview with W.R. Miller about The Star Wars Historical Sourcebook. They’re offering a free copy with a contest. Jeremy says, “Eric and I want to give you a copy of his book! Share this episode by tweeting, retweeting
- [The Grand Prize from Monica Rial](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-grand-prize-from-monica-rial/) - On July 11 this year, voice actress Monica Rial announced a giveaway on social media, in which the winner was announced on July 18. Who was the grand prize winner? Despite the odds, it was ... me. Here's the package: This is what was inside: A plethora of characters she voices is displayed on various
- [Now Available: The Animated Voice, Volume One!](https://wrmilleronline.com/now-available-the-animated-voice-volume-one/) - What is it like to be a voiceover actor? The Animated Voice, Volume One, is now available, and you can get it at Amazon.com here. It features my interviews with Keith Scott, Will Ryan, Pete Docter, Mark Evanier, Katie Leigh and the voice of Courage the Cowardly Dog, Marty Grabstein, plus, an ASIFA-Hollywood interview with
- [The Star Wars Historical Sourcebook, International Libraries](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-star-wars-historical-sourcebook-international-libraries/) - To make the Star Wars Historical Sourcebook as comprehensive as possible, I contacted international libraries for their materials, either by personal visits, or by enlisting local researchers, or by inquiries via email. I wish to acknowledge help from the following international libraries. Individual librarians are named in the Sourcebook itself: Austria Österreichische Nationalbibliothek, Wien, Austria
- [Skywalking Through Neverland, Online Now!](https://wrmilleronline.com/skywalking-through-neverland-online-now/) - Now online! Richard and Sarah Woloski interview me on the Skywalking Through Neverland podcast, Episode #220! Click here.
- [Skywalking Through Neverland, A Preview](https://wrmilleronline.com/skywalking-through-neverland-a-preview/) - Last week I was interviewed by Richard and Sarah Woloski for Episode 220 of their podcast, Skywalking Through Neverland. They are a delightful couple who are really knowledgeable, and enthusiastic, about Star Wars and Disneyana. Tune in tomorrow, August 6, to learn about the making of The Star Wars Historical Sourcebook, some behind-the-scenes Star Wars
- [The Star Wars Historical Sourcebook: First Major Review!](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-star-wars-historical-sourcebook-first-major-review/) - First major review! Dennis Pellegrom has reviewed The Star Wars Historical Sourcebook at his website, starwarsawakens.nl, here. It is written in Dutch, so those not versed in Dutch may have to use Google's translator or other means of translation. Full disclosure: Dennis graciously allowed quotations from his interviews with Anthony Forrest, Paul Huston and Paul
- [How Not to Train Your Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-not-to-train-your-dragon/) - When dealers and exhibitors come to conventions, they try all kinds of innovative ways to attract potential customers. Here, at Comic-Con International in San Diego, Neopets was promoting their School of Dragons game. On Saturday, July 21, their booth featured a green screen where people could wear Viking attire, have their photograph taken, and the
- [The Star Wars Historical Sourcebook: Sample Pages](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-star-wars-historical-sourcebook-sample-pages/) - Greetings, Star Wars fans! If you're curious about the content of The Star Wars Historical Sourcebook, here are some sample pages from the year 1976. From these you can see the format of the book. Citations are arranged in chronological order. Quotes are provided from the cast and crew during production. Other citations come from
- [Available Now! The Star Wars Historical Sourcebook!](https://wrmilleronline.com/available-now-the-star-wars-historical-sourcebook/) - Hello, friends! At long last, after 41 years of meticulous research, The Star Wars Historical Sourcebook is now available to the public, through Amazon.com. Volume One covers the years 1971 to 1976. Producer Gary Kurtz wrote the Foreword. He says, “This historical sourcebook is an extraordinarily complete work, annotating almost everything that has been written
- [The Star Wars Historical Sourcebook: Questions!](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-star-wars-historical-sourcebook-questions/) - How big a Star Wars fan are you? Do you know the answers to the following questions: Who was the first Star Trek actor involved with Star Wars? Were Luke and Leia originally twins, according to George Lucas? How old were Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher at the time of casting? What were the Whills?
- [Star Wars Progress Report: Almost There!](https://wrmilleronline.com/star-wars-progress-report-almost-there/) - At last, Volume One of The Star Wars Historical Sourcebook now has a publication date: July 17, 2018! It will be available through Amazon.com. I've established a special Facebook page about it, here. If people have questions about the project, I'll try to answer them there. The Sourcebook has also been announced on Facebook at
- [The Coming of Jake Skywalker](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-coming-of-jake-skywalker/) - Imagine the excitement Star Wars fans felt that Luke Skywalker and his friends would return for The Force Awakens, some 30 years after Return of the Jedi. By then, he would be a Jedi Master, his powers at their peak and--as the opening crawl indicated--powerful enough to frighten the Imperial First Order. The actor, Mark
- [President John Quincy Adams, 4th of July Oration, 1821](https://wrmilleronline.com/president-john-quincy-adams-4th-of-july-oration-1821/) - "From the day of the Declaration, the people of the North American union, and of its constituent states, were associated bodies of civilized men and Christians, in a state of nature, but not of anarchy. They were bound by the laws of God, which they all, and by the laws of the Gospel, which they
- [When Two Legends Collide](https://wrmilleronline.com/when-two-legends-collide/) - Mark Hamill and Stan Lee praise each other during a recording session for Marvel's Avengers: Black Panther's Quest. Watch: https://youtu.be/h8BZrGPdpIM Marvel's Avengers: Black Panther's Quest is coming this fall to Disney XD.
- [Wacky Dinosaurs and Jurassic World](https://wrmilleronline.com/wacky-dinosaurs-and-jurassic-world/) - A couple years ago people started filming videos of inflatable T-Rexes doing wacky stunts. I compiled some of these here and here. On June 1, 2018, filmmaker Devin Graham uploaded a video with an inflatable T-Rex that promotes Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, here: https://youtu.be/a30K69hUJyo with a "Making of" video here: https://youtu.be/JLlc8Oh-z-Y Wacky stuff, right? Visit
- [With Wings Like Eagles](https://wrmilleronline.com/with-wings-like-eagles/) - Do you need encouragement, or inspiration? During the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, Eric Liddell from Scotland decided not to run on the Christian Sabbath, but instead preached at the local Church of Scotland. The 1981 film Chariots of Fire depicts Liddell, as played by Ian Charleson, reading from Isaiah 40, shown in the following
- [Assimilated by the Porg](https://wrmilleronline.com/assimilated-by-the-porg/) - At Comic Con Revolution in Ontario, California on May 19, I was browsing the exhibition room when I was approached by a Porg. I could not resist. Resistance was futile.
- [Oh, Pooh! A Trailer!](https://wrmilleronline.com/oh-pooh-a-trailer/) - On May 25, Disney released a trailer for its upcoming feature, Christopher Robin, starring Ewan McGregor, Hayley Atwell, Jim Cummings and Brad Garrett. I have to admit, it's charming. See for yourself: https://youtu.be/0URpDxIjZrQ For some reason, the residents of the Hundred Acre Woods look a bit "off model" compared to their hand-drawn animated counterparts. I
- [From Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas: Bloopers!](https://wrmilleronline.com/from-emmet-otters-jug-band-christmas-bloopers/) - Enjoy these outtakes from Emmett Otter's Jug Band Christmas, posted online December 22, 2016 by Dork Lords. Starring Jerry Nelson as Emmet Otter, Frank Oz as Ma Otter and Dave Goelz as Wendell. https://youtu.be/3fEhGR-ei5M Note how the performers stay in character despite the flubs!
- [An Honest Trailer for Star Wars](https://wrmilleronline.com/an-honest-trailer-for-star-wars/) - Yes, Screen Junkies has an Honest Trailer for Star Wars. Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsb9ZTmbSKQ Posted November 17, 2015.
- [George Lucas on 60 Minutes, 2005](https://wrmilleronline.com/george-lucas-on-60-minutes-2005/) - CBS News reporter Lesley Stahl interviews George Lucas again on 60 Minutes, broadcast March 13, 2005. This time he's promoting Revenge of the Sith. Click here to see part of the video and read an abridged transcript. The segment was also broadcast on 60 Minutes in Australia, and that video has popped up here: https://youtu.be/Mhd47kudxts
- [Darth Vader vs. Buzz Lightyear!](https://wrmilleronline.com/darth-vader-vs-buzz-lightyear/) - What would happen if a certain Dark Lord of the Sith met a celebrated Space Ranger from Star Command? On February 1, 2017, "Nukazooka" uploaded such a confrontation on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/LGVrjk8oogQ Enjoy!
- [Another Steampunk Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/another-steampunk-dragon/) - A steampunk dragon! Enjoy:
- [Brienne Needs a Home!](https://wrmilleronline.com/brienne-needs-a-home/) - Brienne the Dragon needs a home! Brienne was sculpted by the remarkably talented Kim Beaton, using the outdoor all-weather sculpting material, Pal Tiya. Today Kim posted the following notice on Facebook: "Seattle Friends! I am seeking foster locations for my sculpture Brienne in order to get her sold. Can anyone suggest to me a possible
- [Pal Tiya in the News: Meet Brienne](https://wrmilleronline.com/pal-tiya-in-the-news-meet-brienne/) - This Wednesday, February 22, 2017, the gifted sculptor Kim Beaton will present her new creation, Brienne the Dragon, while extolling the virtues of the revolutionary sculpting material, Pal Tiya. She will be at Booth 2258 at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show, from February 22 to 26. Watch for Kim's booth here: Live action videos
- [How to tame your dragon the Cruella way](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-to-tame-your-dragon-the-cruella-way/) - What can stop a dragon from eating you? Cruella de Vil has the answer: bad breath! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tecrFf04Ink Uploaded February 21, 2018.
- [Dragon Wings](https://wrmilleronline.com/dragon-wings/) - Today on Twitter, I came across a video from a creative person in the Netherlands, Willow. Have a look at her dragon wings: Articulated and moving wings stresstest! #ibelieveicanfly #iamprepared pic.twitter.com/Gj8zbvIWpm— Willow (@WillowCreativ3) February 12, 2018
- [May the Facts Be With You!](https://wrmilleronline.com/may-the-facts-be-with-you/) - How thorough is your Star Wars knowledge? Test yourself with May the Facts Be with You! 1200 Star Wars Stumpers for Serious Fans, now available from Pulp Hero Press. It's the Star Wars anti-quiz quiz book, challenging your knowledge of Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Ewok Adventure/Caravan of Courage,
- [Smaug on The Colbert Report](https://wrmilleronline.com/smaug-on-the-colbert-report/) - To call attention to the theatrical release of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, Benedict Cumberbatch and a bunch of Weta Digital artisans brought the mighty Smaug to The Colbert Report on Comedy Central, December 11, 2014. Here it is: And the aftermath: Probably the most expensive talk show guest ever!
- [The Dinosaur and His Daughter](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-dinosaur-and-his-daughter/) - From the UK's Daily Mail:
- [President McKinley's Thanksgiving Proclamation, 1897](https://wrmilleronline.com/president-mckinleys-thanksgiving-proclamation-1897/) - By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation, October 29, 1897. In remembrance of God's goodness to us during the past year, which has been so abundant. "Let us offer Him our thanksgiving and pay our vows unto the Most High." Under His watchful providence, industry has prospered, the conditions of labor
- [Mari Iijima Live!  Do You Remember Love?](https://wrmilleronline.com/mari-iijima-live-do-you-remember-love/) - Attendees of the Macross World convention on October 17, 2015 got a real treat: a concert by none other than Mari Iijima, singer and voice actress best known for her role as Lynn Minmei in the Super Dimension Fortress Macross franchise. Ms. Iijima is now a resident of Los Angeles and continues to engage audiences
- [Nobody Wants Tavros?](https://wrmilleronline.com/nobody-wants-tavros/)
- [A New French Star Wars Want List](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-new-french-star-wars-want-list/) - A Facebook acquaintance recommended a resource, Ciné-Ressources, which offers a search engine for films and the publications that talk about them. Thanks to it, I’m now aware of a few articles that I’d like to catalog in my Star Wars Historical Sourcebook. Please contact me if you can provide PDF or jpg scans of Star
- [T-Rex flips into a boat](https://wrmilleronline.com/t-rex-flips-into-a-boat/) - For your summertime amusement, here's a T-Rex flipping into a boat: https://youtu.be/YltM2vy88xY Uploaded July 3, 2016 by Andreas Falk.
- [Joe Hisaishi's Studio Ghibli 25 Years Concert](https://wrmilleronline.com/joe-hisaishis-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
- [Edward Everett, Fourth of July Oration, 1855](https://wrmilleronline.com/edward-everett-fourth-of-july-oration-1855/) - Extract: "The free district school was of itself an important institution was one of the pillars of the State. But the most important thing was the spirit with which it was maintained. Into it was infused, at the outset, and ever after, the genius of a Christian civilization, a civilization which was the growth of
- [T-Rex Pole Dancing](https://wrmilleronline.com/t-rex-pole-dancing/) - How does a T-Rex pole dance? Like this:
- [Selections from All Creatures Great and Small](https://wrmilleronline.com/selections-from-all-creatures-great-and-small/) - One of the delights of the BBC TV series All Creatures Great and Small is Johnny Pearson's music. Here's a selection of my favorites, uploaded by NewTestLeper79 on October 11, 2015. Let's begin with the theme: https://youtu.be/vLoN0RsdyEo The wonderfully energetic "Over the Hedge Rows": https://youtu.be/Bdpn87uwUh4 The delightful "First Love": https://youtu.be/cI0sJdijBg0?list=PLaLQP6lVeTg5QN9H5hJGliXxWg9d4gY1k "Sublime Country": https://youtu.be/rdTX7Tl-0kk The melancholy
- [Dragonheart 4 is Coming!](https://wrmilleronline.com/dragonheart-4-is-coming/) - Universal Pictures uploaded the trailer on March 21, 2017. Have a look: https://youtu.be/_zpFz4QKTAQ Patrick Stewart replaces Ben Kingsley as the voice of Drago. Available on Bluray, DVD & Digital HD on June 13, 2017.
- [Greetings from the Justice Dragon!](https://wrmilleronline.com/greetings-from-the-justice-dragon/) - Greetings, my friends. I am the Justice Dragon. It is my honor, and my pleasure, to protect you from the unsavory villains usually called Monsters. Have you not been menaced by one lately? Then you know I have done my duty. Thankfully, many that remain in your world sleep in the winter, as I do.
- [Star Wars Progress Report, 3-19-2017](https://wrmilleronline.com/star-wars-progress-report-3-19-2017/) - At last, after years of labor and research, I'm about to complete the first of many volumes of my work, The Star Wars Historical Sourcebook, An Annotated Bibliography Detailing the Original Star Wars Trilogy, Episodes IV, V and VI, from 1971-1990. Volume One will cover 1971 through June 1977, documenting publications during that time covering
- [Adventures in Microsoft: Changing the Color of File Names](https://wrmilleronline.com/changing-the-color-of-file-names/) - What if you wanted to change the font color of your file, to differentiate it from your other files? It can be done. Here's how: Change the font color to blue by selecting "Properties" for the filename and on the advanced tab select "compress file to save disk space" - this changes the filename to
- [James Herriot: Portrait of a Bestseller](https://wrmilleronline.com/james-herriot-portrait-of-a-bestseller/) - Are you a writer? Would you like some inspiration from a best-selling author, one who needed motivation to write and then suffered through many rejections? Meet James Herriot, veterinarian-author of All Creatures Great and Small and its sequels. Shortly after two films were made of his works, and prior to the TV series, the BBC
- [The Force is with the Fort Worth, Texas Police](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-force-is-with-the-fort-worth-texas-police/) - On December 5, 2016, the Fort Worth Police Department posted a Stormtrooper Police 'Recruit' video. You think this guy will make it?
- [Benjamin Franklin Hough presents Thanksgiving Proclamations](https://wrmilleronline.com/benjamin-franklin-hough-presents-thanksgiving-proclamations/) - Whatever tends to strengthen the ties of kindred and friendship, or to promote offices of kindness and charity, claims the attention and favor of all good citizens; and among the very few usages which deserve the title of National Customs, our Thanksgiving festival may in this sense be ranked as first./ As such, its origin
- [The Vinyl Story of Star Wars](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-vinyl-story-of-star-wars/) - When it came to exploiting the popularity of Star Wars, Twentieth Century-Fox Records released a vinyl LP, The Story of Star Wars, with Roscoe Lee Browne narrating the original soundtrack. Tune your ears to that galaxy far, far away. https://youtu.be/ypq5F33DHCw Uploaded by First Kick at the Cat Productions on April 11, 2016.
- [Tom Bancroft, Animation Master](https://wrmilleronline.com/tom-bancroft-animation-master/) - Photo © W.R. Miller. To help promote the soon-to-be-released live action Pete's Dragon, Disney has released The Art of Disney's Dragons, published on June 28. As one would expect, the book showcases designs, drawings, paintings and CG renderings of all of Disney's dragons from The Reluctant Dragon to both hand-drawn and CG versions of Elliot.
- [Making Middle Earth: Calgary Expo 2013](https://wrmilleronline.com/making-middle-earth-calgary-expo-2013/) - What does it take to build Middle Earth? Fans at Calgary Expo 2013 found out at a panel featuring Weta Workshop co-founder Richard Taylor, actor Craig Parker (Haldir), Mark Ferguson (Gil-Galad), and Weta model-master David Tremont. Palomino A-E, April 27th, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. FlipOnTV has posted a video of the panel here. Disclaimer: Profanity.
- [Mama mia!  That's a spicy meatball!](https://wrmilleronline.com/mama-mia-thats-a-spicy-meatball/) - Enjoy one of my favorite commercials: https://youtu.be/xUpj9oTNIBI
- [T-Rexes Celebrate America's Independence Day](https://wrmilleronline.com/t-rexes-celebrate-americas-independence-day/) - Happy 4th of July from LiberT-Rex and TrexTuesdays! https://youtu.be/eubcoC1JfSk Uploaded June 28, 2016 And from JohnnysTube: https://youtu.be/Zi566d94GdY Uploaded July 2, 2016
- [President John Quincy Adams’s 4th of July address, 1837, Part 3: The Separation of People](https://wrmilleronline.com/president-john-quincy-adamss-4th-of-july-address-1837-part-3-the-separation-of-people/) - An Oration Delivered Before the Inhabitants of the Town of Newburyport, at their request, on the Sixty-First Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, July 4th, 1837. By John Quincy Adams. (Continued) But this is not the reason for which you are here assembled. The question of right and wrong involved in the resolution of North
- [President John Quincy Adams’s 4th of July address, 1837, Part 2: First purpose of the Declaration of Independence](https://wrmilleronline.com/president-john-quincy-adamss-4th-of-july-address-1837-part-2-first-purpose-of-the-declaration-of-independence/) - An Oration Delivered Before the Inhabitants of the Town of Newburyport, at their request, on the Sixty-First Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, July 4th, 1837. By John Quincy Adams. (Continued) For the second object of the Declaration, the assumption among the powers of the earth of the separate and equal station, to which the
- [President John Quincy Adams’s 4th of July address, 1837, Part 1](https://wrmilleronline.com/president-john-quincy-adamss-4th-of-july-address-1837-part-1/) - An Oration Delivered Before the Inhabitants of the Town of Newburyport, at their request, on the Sixty-First Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, July 4th, 1837. By John Quincy Adams. "Say ye not, A Confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say A Confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid." Isaiah
- [Pete's Puppy](https://wrmilleronline.com/petes-puppy/) - On February 15, 2016, Disney released their teaser trailer for their new version of Pete's Dragon: https://youtu.be/OlUkOid3TYc And on April 15, 2016, Entertainment Weekly published an image of what Elliot the Dragon looked like: This is a dragon? My curiosity brought me over to Amazon.com to see what books would be published as a tie-in.
- [The Story of a Boy, a Girl, and a Universe](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-story-of-a-boy-a-girl-and-a-universe/) - From December 1976, the teaser trailer to Star Wars, narrated by Malachi Throne: https://youtu.be/XHk5kCIiGoM Uploaded by The ReDiscovered Future, February 29, 2016.
- [The Paper Mache Smaug](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-paper-mache-smaug/) - Dan Reeder has done it again. He's created a paper mache version of Smaug the Terrible, and he's videoed every step of the process. Watch: https://youtu.be/QuCyQNz9JhU Uploaded by GourmetPaperMache May 8, 2016. More details here.
- [A Sketch for Williams Syndrome](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-sketch-for-williams-syndrome/) - Is anyone aware of Williams Syndrome? For those who aren't, English actor Mathew Baynton--nephew of Jane and the Dragon creator Martin Baynton--created a sketch calling attention to the disorder: https://youtu.be/iky9lmzqU8E Uploaded May 19, 2016.
- [Gary Kurtz cracks The Dark Crystal](https://wrmilleronline.com/gary-kurtz-cracks-the-dark-crystal/) - "Alan Smithee" has uploaded a video of Gary Kurtz discussing his involvement in Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal, including an attempt to have the Skeksis speaking a totally alien language, the proposed prequel, and the use of practical effects vs. CG effects. https://youtu.be/9AXjXWZXz-0 Uploaded December 4, 2014.
- [Gary Kurtz on International Co-Productions](https://wrmilleronline.com/gary-kurtz-on-international-co-productions/) - February 3, 2015. At AED Studios in Belgium, Star Wars producer Gary Kurtz shares his perspective: https://youtu.be/OFRaNkVek-w Uploaded May 3, 2016 by MAZEfilms. Here's a news report from Kanaal-Z covering Kurtz's visit: https://youtu.be/oCE9-PvtQn0 Uploaded February 6, 2015 by AED Group.
- [Dancing Stormtroopers](https://wrmilleronline.com/dancing-stormtroopers/) - The judges of Britain's Got Talent got a surprise: A six-member squadron of stormtroopers marched on stage and demonstrated that they knew how to dance. Here they are: https://youtu.be/Ax7tmaYObIQ Uploaded May 7, 2016. Wearing those uniforms is the dance troupe Boogie Storm.
- [Driving TOWARD a tornado!](https://wrmilleronline.com/driving-toward-a-tornado/) - May 7, 2016. A tornado forms just north of Wray, Colorado, and meteorologist and extreme storm chaser Reed Timmer captures it on video -- while driving toward it! https://youtu.be/bjb7QtMEBUg Also shown on Facebook here. Here's another view from a different storm chaser: https://youtu.be/53kIWmKPhO0 Uploaded May 8, 2016. More shots from the same storm system: https://youtu.be/4ELVaKyWiqA
- [Warnings from Mark Hamill](https://wrmilleronline.com/warnings-from-mark-hamill/) - Was The Force Awakens all that Star Wars fans hoped it was going to be? Mark Hamill gave us some clues: https://youtu.be/KWSsjhHA0IM Uploaded March 5, 2016. At the University of Cambridge, he compared The Force Awakens to the Transformers series, "Cinema of Bewilderment." https://youtu.be/3S2zsCaOOmE Uploaded March 15, 2016.
- [The Ultimate Disney / Pixar / Lucasfilm Team-Up!](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-ultimate-disney-pixar-lucasfilm-team-up/) - An April Fool's joke -- or is it? https://youtu.be/AZ3n_D1zBrg Actually, it's from Big Bee Studio, uploaded April 1, 2015. Direct all serious business inquiries to BigBeeBKA@gmail.com Personal channel @ youtube.com/BrianKAnimation Follow Big Bee Studio on Twitter @BigBeeStudio VOICE CAST (in order of appearance): Narrator: Scott Fletcher -- voice@caraworks.com Red Leader: Brian Ibbott -- Twitter @coverville
- [Hungry Iguanas](https://wrmilleronline.com/hungry-iguanas/) - Have you ever wondered what marine iguanas like to eat? Perhaps not, but you may find this video fascinating: https://youtu.be/4tBWakZAGqU Uploaded on October 18, 2015. Marine Iguanas at Cabo Marshall, Galapagos Islands. Details here.
- [Gymnastic Rex](https://wrmilleronline.com/gymnastic-rex/) - From Brentwood Photography comes yet another wacky T-Rex video, this one doing some rigorous exercising. The audio sounds like jackhammers on a street so you might want to mute this one: https://youtu.be/v71to9IHALc Uploaded on January 27, 2016.
- [Pierce Brosnan's Wild Ride](https://wrmilleronline.com/pierce-brosnans-wild-ride/) - From 2003, a clever Visa commercial starring Pierce Brosnan and Zhang Ziyi in a wild ride through Bangkok. No doubt that when they reached their destination, Brosnan was shaken, not stirred. https://youtu.be/ZUQkhPheqNk Uploaded by Ad Show on December 7, 2010. Here's another view without the black letterboxing: Posted by Raccoon TV on Tuesday, March 29,
- [Jurassic Carpark](https://wrmilleronline.com/jurassic-carpark/) - A couple of Australian blokes, Hamish Blake & Andy Lee, thought it would be fun to scare people in a parking garage with . . . a dinosaur. And it's all on tape: https://youtu.be/Ul26r2rbhE4 Uploaded March 22, 2016. Jurassic World: The Exhibition provided the prehistoric critter.
- [Jurassic Park -- The Documentary](https://wrmilleronline.com/jurassic-park-the-documentary/) - What if a documentary was made of Jurassic Park? https://youtu.be/hNjX_WX2y8A Uploaded on March 28, 2016 by Mashable Watercooler. CREDITS Edited by Benjamin Martin Narrated by Jon Drew Executive Producer: Dustin McLean
- [Say "Ahhhhh . . ."](https://wrmilleronline.com/say-ahhhhh/) - Here's practical FX specialist Kate Hill bravely sticking her head inside a Hungarian Horntail. Not many people would be willing to do that, I would think. The Horntail dragon stars in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) and is managed by Nick Dudman and his crew. Watch the Horntail in action. A good
- [Star Wars side-by-side with The Force Awakens](https://wrmilleronline.com/star-wars-side-by-side-with-the-force-awakens/) - An enterprising fan has just posted a comparison between Star Wars Episodes IV and VII: https://vimeo.com/160263943
- [Mark Hamill at Cambridge](https://wrmilleronline.com/mark-hamill-at-cambridge/) - On Saturday, February 27, 2016, a week before he visited Oxford, Mark Hamill came to Cambridge for a Q&A session hosted by The Cambridge Union Society. The event, which began at 5 p.m., is now available for viewing here: https://youtu.be/EhpgF9AdkHs Uploaded March 12, 2016. Afterward, The Cambridge News posted their report, "Star Wars actor Mark
- [Who Wants a Chocolate Dragon?](https://wrmilleronline.com/who-wants-a-chocolate-dragon/) - From The Butter End Cakery in Santa Monica, CA, a 125-pound chocolate cake topped off with a delectable dragon. Why not? Outrageous 125-LB Chocolate Dragon CakeWatch and be amazed - this colossal chocolate dragon cake is one for the record books.Posted by Food Network on Thursday, March 17, 2016 Posted by the Food Network, March
- [Those Wacky Dinosaurs](https://wrmilleronline.com/those-wacky-dinosaurs/) - A new fad has been hatched. Last December some silly people in T-Rex costumes unloaded off a truck and attacked a Santa Claus statue, only to be driven off by an irate homeowner. A video of their hijinks was uploaded by "Ralph the Rex" on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/4rSeon0M8hM Uploaded on December 26, 2015. This was
- [Powerpuff Girls:  Reboot vs. Classic](https://wrmilleronline.com/powerpuff-girls-reboot-vs-classic/) - Cartoon Network is rebooting the popular Powerpuff Girls franchise, but they're eschewing the classic style. Digital cartoonist Ed Peppe notes, "People out there aren't really a fan of the art/animation style of the upcoming Powerpuff Girls reboot. I agree. So as a little project, I took the first promo clip Cartoon Network had put out
- [Star Wars Meets the Princess Bride](https://wrmilleronline.com/star-wars-meets-the-princess-bride/) - What if the Princess Bride and Inigo Montoya duelled with lightsabers? An enterprising fan, who calls himself VFX Freak, plied his talent to find out. Here is the result: https://youtu.be/VYVQooRSlzg Video uploaded January 1, 2009. The talented fan explains on YouTube: A new twist on one of the best swordfights ever. I started this little
- [How to Hunt Mice in the Snow](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-to-hunt-mice-in-the-snow/) - If you're a fox and you're hunting for rodents under the snow, how do you do it? Watch: https://youtu.be/D2SoGHFM18I From discovery.com, uploaded on July 5, 2013 https://youtu.be/0EiV-ERKRRs From BBC Earth, uploaded August 19, 2015 https://youtu.be/dP15zlyra3c From BBC 2, uploaded on April 7, 2009
- [How to Upset a Villain](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-to-upset-a-villain/) - From Stargate SG-1. Goa'uld leader Ba'al comes to Stargate headquarters seeking our heroes' help in defeating a scourge of Replicators infesting the galaxy. Colonel Jack O'Neill has another idea. (Disclaimer: Brief profanity.) https://youtu.be/qO5_Te12Iys
- [Elliott is Coming](https://wrmilleronline.com/elliott-is-coming/) - He's big. He's green. He protects a little boy named Pete. And he's coming to a theater near you: https://youtu.be/OlUkOid3TYc The lowdown from Disney: A reimagining of Disney’s cherished family film, “Pete’s Dragon” is the adventure of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliott, who just so happens to be a dragon.
- [Junkyard Dragons](https://wrmilleronline.com/junkyard-dragons/) - On April 13, 2015, I found a marvelous Steampunk Dragon which I posted about with additional photos here. Today one of my website visitors, Carl, was kind enough to let me know about these scrap metal dragons made in Thailand, remarkably similar to the Steampunk Dragon. So it seems that the Steampunk Dragon may have
- [The Elephants That Came to Dinner](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-elephants-that-came-to-dinner/) - Here's a fascinating look at a herd of elephants who, every spring, roam through Mfuwe Lodge in Zambia to feast upon mangos on the other side. Have a look: https://youtu.be/NdTII_unZSA Uploaded by Lion Mountain TV on Aug 12, 2015
- [Journey to a Galaxy Far, Far Away](https://wrmilleronline.com/journey-to-a-galaxy-far-far-away/) - Tuesday, December 15, 2015. The amazing Jerry Beck and I attend the day's first screening at the Disney lot for Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens. So the Force actually ... sleeps? (Yes, the film is labeled "Episode VII" even though that's not on the poster.)
- [The Origin of Rancho Obi-Wan](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-origin-of-rancho-obi-wan/) - How did Stephen J. Sansweet amass the world's largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia? He told the story at Star Wars Celebration Europe II in Essen, Germany, July 17, 2013. Thanks to Association Mintinbox.net, "Rancho Obi-Wan: From Dream to Reality" is now available online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkXTVff1324&feature=share&list=UUOxjnQJs8iOkH1XvZyrH2DA&index=1 Posted on Dec 3, 2013 The story is also blogged
- [The Re-opening of Rancho Obi-Wan](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-re-opening-of-rancho-obi-wan/) - On November 5, 2011, Steve Sansweet, owner of the world's largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia, hosted a re-opening of his re-organized Rancho Obi-Wan. About 180 guests were invited, and I was one of the lucky chosen ones. Below is a video of the event. You can see a glimpse of me in the background
- [Thomas Jefferson's Thanksgiving Proclamation](https://wrmilleronline.com/thomas-jeffersons-thanksgiving-proclamation/) - As governor of Virginia, Thomas Jefferson issued a Proclamation Appointing a Day of Thanksgiving and Prayer, November 11, 1779. WHEREAS the Honourable the General Congress, impressed with a grateful sense of the goodness of Almighty God, in blessing the greater part of this extensive continent with plentiful harvests, crowning our arms with repeated successes, conducting
- [George Lucas on 60 Minutes, March 1999](https://wrmilleronline.com/george-lucas-on-60-minutes-1999/) - How does George Lucas do it? 60 Minutes reporter Lesley Stahl interviewed Lucas in a segment broadcast March 28, 1999 shortly before the release of The Phantom Menace. "George Lucas" was produced by Rome Hartman. CBS has posted a partial transcript here.
- [Six Weeks Before Star Wars](https://wrmilleronline.com/six-weeks-before-star-wars/) - April 9, 1977. At the Los Angeles Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Convention, held at the LAX Marriott from April 8-10, the Vice President of Star Wars Corporation, Charles Lippincott, presented a panel on the soon-to-be released feature film, Star Wars. Luckily for us, Barney Evans recorded that panel and uploaded the audio to YouTube
- [A Spider-Man Workout](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-spider-man-workout/) - Here's a video circulating on Facebook showing how Spider-Man doing some exercises. Amazing, isn't he? This guy.Posted by Mud and Adventure on Friday, November 21, 2014
- [Jane and the Dragon's Tenth TV Anniversary](https://wrmilleronline.com/jane-and-the-dragons-tenth-tv-anniversary/) - Ten years ago, October 15, 2005, Canada’s YTV network premiered one of the greatest children’s TV shows ever: Jane and the Dragon. Among many reasons, what made it great was that it didn’t pander to the audience. Adults could watch without feeling their intelligence going down the drain. The digital animation came from Weta Workshop
- [Robotech: Macross Updated](https://wrmilleronline.com/robotech-macross-updated/) - What if Super Dimensional Fortress Macross were animated today and integrated into Robotech? Here's some footage updating scenes from Macross but set to the music from Robotech, as composed by Ulpio Minucchi and orchestrated by Arlen Ober: https://youtu.be/dduwy5we7dM Compiled and uploaded by Ivan Vallejos, November 22, 2013
- [How boys grow up in Disney films](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-boys-grow-up-in-disney-films/) - What's it like to be an orphaned boy in a Disney film these days? November 25, 2015 The Good Dinosaur, the story of an orphaned boy raised in the forest by an orphaned dinosaur. April 15, 2016 The Jungle Book, the story of an orphaned boy raised in the forest by wolves, a panther and
- [From Darth Farmer to Darth Vader](https://wrmilleronline.com/from-darth-farmer-to-darth-vader/) - What would Darth Vader sound like if he was voiced by Darth the actor who wore the costume? Listen to this excerpt from the 2004 documentary, Empire of Dreams: https://youtu.be/YSm9DDxQv8E Uploaded by Guardstark on June 23, 2007. Visual effects maestro Ken Ralston described it as "hilarious and terrifying at the same time, because we didn't
- [Storybrooke: Watch for Witches and Flying Monkeys](https://wrmilleronline.com/storybrooke-watch-for-witches-and-flying-monkeys/) - Attention, residents of Storybrooke, Maine. The town is experiencing an increased level of supernatural activity involving green-skinned witches and flying monkeys, possibly from the Land of Oz. The following reports are from Good Morning, Storybrooke: March 9, 2014 http://youtu.be/XCLFsGvvE1M The situation has continued to deteriorate. Mayor Regina Mills issued an official Witch Watch. March 28,
- [When Thunderbird is Slow](https://wrmilleronline.com/when-thunderbird-is-slow/) - Is your Thunderbird email sluggish? Does the system pause when you click on an email file to read, or transfer a file to a folder or try to delete a file? The culprit is likely a corrupted inbox.msf file. I found a solution here: http://helpmerick.com/fix-a-slow-loading-thunderbird-email-program.htm Basically, you shut down Thunderbird, delete the inbox.msf files, restart
- [Dragon on the Beach](https://wrmilleronline.com/dragon-on-the-beach/) - What better way to promote a show with dragons? Place a dragon skull on a beach called Charmouth, on England’s Jurassic Coast, where numerous prehistoric fossils have been found. Details here and here. It took a reported six weeks for Blinkbox to make the 40-foot model and transport it to the beach. Here’s their “making
- [The Force Awakens at Comic-Con](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-force-awakens-at-comic-con/) - Today, July 10, 2015, Kathleen Kennedy and J.J. Abrams promoted Star Wars VII at San Diego Comic-Con International. Here's a reel they presented. Note how it de-emphasizes CG and points out the use of "practical" effects, sets and costumes: https://youtu.be/oAsjdX2_ePA And here's the panel itself: https://youtu.be/8fMx670jOnw
- [The Difference Between a Citizen and a Subject](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-difference-between-a-citizen-and-a-subject/) - What is the difference between a citizen and a subject under sovereignty? Historian David Ramsay provided an explanation at the dawn of American Independence: "THE United States are a new nation, or political society, formed at first by the Declaration of Independence, out of those British subjects in America, who were thrown out of royal
- [Benefits of Independence](https://wrmilleronline.com/benefits-of-independence/) - What were some of the benefits that Americans experienced when they fought for, and achieved their independence? American congressman, historian and physician David Ramsay noted these benefits in Volume 3 of his work, History of the United States. Of Ramsay it is noted, "Biographical memoir of David Ramsay, M.D., from the Analectic magazine", by R.Y.
- [Jason David Frank is ... Speed Racer?](https://wrmilleronline.com/jason-david-frank-is-speed-racer/) - Could it be that Jason David Frank is Speed Racer? Fasten your seat belts!
- [The Star Wars Reference Guide: Progress Report 7/17/2013](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-star-wars-reference-guide-progress-report-7172013/) - Hello friends, For the last two weeks I’ve been researching at Steve Sansweet’s Rancho Obi-Wan and George Lucas’s Skywalker Ranch Research Library, scanning and cataloging literally hundreds of hard-to-find magazines, comics, books and newspaper articles. Here I am in front of Steve’s extensive magazine storage room. And here I am at Skywalker Ranch’s main house.
- [Star Wars Progress Report, 12-07-2014](https://wrmilleronline.com/star-wars-progress-report-12-07-2014/) - Skywalker Ranch Research Library, from Pininterest. This November, I spent a week-and-a-half researching at Rancho Obi-Wan and at Skywalker Ranch’s archives, gathering rare and hard-to-find information for what I am now calling The Star Wars Historical Sourcebook, which focuses on the years 1971 to 1990. This time I catalogued variants to Star Wars novelizations, thanks
- [Who Has the Bigger Muscles?](https://wrmilleronline.com/who-has-the-bigger-muscles/) - Hulk Hogan and Jason David Frank bulge their biceps at New York Comic Con. Who has the bigger muscles? See for yourself:
- [A Mushroom House in Eight Minutes!](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-mushroom-house-in-eight-minutes/) - New Zealand sculptor Kim Beaton's new video demonstrates making a home for "Faery Folk" and showing it off in your garden. Using Pal Tiya, the super-clay, of course. https://youtu.be/uTleGVw7l24 Uploaded June 1, 2015 Kim says: Do the Faerie-Folk in your garden have nowhere to sleep? In 8 minutes Kim will show you step-by-step how to
- [The Pal Tiya Velociraptor](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-pal-tiya-velociraptor/) - Who wants to make a velociraptor? Steven Saunders, Lead Modelmaker on Thunderbirds are Go!, is doing it with the revolutionary outdoor modeling clay, Pal Tiya. Kim Beaton has just uploaded a video of the work-in-progress here: https://youtu.be/sBaR1t8kIBI Uploaded on May 28, 2015. Kim says, "Did you know that Eighty trillion percent of the cost of
- [Pal Tiya in the News -- Avatar Floating Rocks!](https://wrmilleronline.com/pal-tiya-in-the-news-avatar-floating-rocks/) - New Zealand sculptor Kim Beaton has released a video demonstrating how to make your very own Avatar Floating Rock planter, using their revolutionary sculpting clay, Pal Tiya. Here it is: https://youtu.be/76OHq9glXt0
- [Tribute from a World War II Pilot](https://wrmilleronline.com/tribute-from-a-world-war-ii-pilot/) - This Memorial Day, as in every Memorial Day, we salute those who fought for our freedom. This is the testimony of Captain Jerry Yellin, who flew the final combat mission in World War II. Corporal Isaac Ibarra taped him March 21, 2015 at Iwo Jima, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the end
- [Where's Biggs?](https://wrmilleronline.com/wheres-biggs/) - Star Wars historian Jamie Benning has a new documentary available featuring an interview with actor Garrick Hagon, who portrayed Biggs Darklighter, Luke Skywalker's best friend. Several scenes of his character were trimmed from the original Star Wars, one of which was restored in Star Wars--The Special Edition in 1997. For details, watch Blast it Biggs!
- [What Funds the Thunderbirds?](https://wrmilleronline.com/what-funds-the-thunderbirds/) - Saving people is a costly venture for International Rescue. How do the Tracy family and their agents raise the funds needed for the equipment and vehicles? Answer: They engage in commerce. Parker's Day Off - Swinton Insurance ad - 1990 Produced and Directed by Gerry Anderson According to uploader jmv123, "This was made as an
- [The Art of Rancho Obi-Wan](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-art-of-rancho-obi-wan/) - Steve Sansweet, owner of the world's largest Star Wars collection, gave Star Wars fans a peek at it at Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, with focus on fan-made Star Wars items. Steve tells How Stuff Works all about his fantastic collection here: https://youtu.be/s1_Hm0jlPnA Uploaded May 16, 2015. https://youtu.be/l_S0mE2O8oY Uploaded May 20, 2015. Experience Rancho Obi-Wan
- [A Muppets Christmas Ding-Dong](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-muppets-christmas-ding-dong/) - Here's how the Muppets sing "Carol of the Bells": https://youtu.be/ysIzPF3BfpQ Uploaded December 10, 2009
- [Reach for the Stars](https://wrmilleronline.com/reach-for-the-stars/) - In 1987, Studio Gainax released its first theatrical feature, Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise (王立宇宙軍 オネアミスの翼, Ōritsu Uchūgun - Oneamisu no Tsubasa), directed by Hiroyuki Yamaga. What if the story of The Right Stuff happened on another world? On behalf of the Kingdom of Honneamise, Cosmonaut Shirotsugh Lhadat is set to pilot the
- [Space Battleship Yamato, Chapter 7](https://wrmilleronline.com/space-battleship-yamato-chapter-7/) - At last, Yamato’s finale is here. Here’s a 15-second peek from Bandai: http://youtu.be/qqK26QGd344 Chapter 7 contains episodes 23-26. Dai-nanashō: Soshite Kan wa Iku / "And Now the Warship Comes" premiered August 24, 2013 in Japanese theaters, followed by a release on DVD and Blu-ray on October 25, 2013. Yamato, hassin!
- [Yamato 2199, Chapter 6!](https://wrmilleronline.com/yamato-2199-chapter-6/) - Looks like the showdown between the forces of Admiral Domel and the determined crew of Space Battleship Yamato. Who will win? Will Earth survive? The extended trailer for Chapter 6, “Dai-rokushō: Tōtatsu! Dai Magellan / Arrival! Large Megellanic Cloud”, is now online: http://youtu.be/-YZwgo5WQVs Chapter 6, compiling episodes 19-22, premieres in sixteen Japanese theaters on June
- [Rosie the Robot comes to Brazil](https://wrmilleronline.com/rosie-the-robot-comes-to-brazil/) - Yes, Rosie the Robot from The Jetsons is currently starring in a series of Brazilian TV spots: https://youtu.be/DSOIXgcHpQ0 https://youtu.be/2LkGkfaAtK0 https://youtu.be/z52EbAGiENQ For details, click over to Amid Amidi's report on Cartoon Brew, which includes comments from Creative Director Aliwton Carvalho and production credits. VFX breakdown: https://vimeo.com/84987709 Full Credits Cliente: Brilux Agência: Grupo Nove Comunicação Produtora: ParanoidBR
- [Martin Baynton: Writing Children's Television](https://wrmilleronline.com/martin-baynton-writing-childrens-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.
- [Teasing Star Wars: The Force Awakens](https://wrmilleronline.com/teasing-star-wars-the-force-awakens/) - On April 16, 2015, Star Wars Celebration Anaheim premiered Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser #2, to the roaring enthusiasm to the fans in attendance, and to the world itself through the internet. https://youtu.be/ngElkyQ6Rhs Shortly thereafter, filmmaker Oskar Arnarson thought it'd be fun to show Matthew Mcconaughey's reaction to the teaser, mashing footage from Interstellar:
- [Action on Endor!](https://wrmilleronline.com/action-on-endor/) - Who knows what surprises await at Star Wars Celebration? I found myself on Endor and encountered some Imperials. Lucky for me these troopers are lousy shots! © 2015 W. R. Miller April 16, 2015. Setup and actors provided by Star Wars fans from Belgium, the 501st Belgian garrison, to be precise.
- [Slay the Dragon!  Slay the Dragon!](https://wrmilleronline.com/slay-the-dragon-slay-the-dragon/) - Say good-bye to Smaug, most loathsome lizard in all of Hobbitland. Farewell to the eloquence of speech, the expressions of arrogance, the massiveness of dragon destruction. The curtain closes on a fine vocal performance by Benedict Cumberbatch. From The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies: https://youtu.be/F_QD2Uy_H_w
- [Marvel Goes to the Ants](https://wrmilleronline.com/marvel-goes-to-the-ants/) - Coming to U.S. theaters on July 17, 2015: Marvel's Ant-Man. You will believe a man can shrink. The trailer: https://youtu.be/pWdKf3MneyI
- [The Real Inspiration for Thunderbirds](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-real-inspiration-for-thunderbirds/) - Andrew Smith, Pukeko Pictures Chief Executive and Producer of Thunderbirds Are Go!, talks to Stuff.co.nz about the real reasons for making the show. "This is a show that ITV approached us and said, 'Look, do you want to remake the Thunderbirds?' And of course, this was a dream come true for Richard Taylor and myself.
- [The Steampunk Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-steampunk-dragon/) - One of my Facebook friends posted an image of this marvelous sculpture of a dragon built from automobile parts. I searched the web for more information and found more images from different angles. Unfortunately I didn't find any credit for the sculptor, but if anyone knows, please let me know.
- [Thunderbirds at the British Film Institute](https://wrmilleronline.com/thunderbirds-at-the-british-film-institute/) - On March 31, 2015, Thunderbirds are Go! had its gala premiere at the BFI (British Film Institute) in London, with the showing of both parts of "Ring of Fire." Afterward, a panel of creatives talked about the show: actors Kayvan Novak (Brains), Thomas Brodie-Sangster (Alan) and David Graham (Parker), with writer Rob Hoegee and executive
- [How Darth Vader Gets Dressed](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-darth-vader-gets-dressed/) - Here's some footage of David Prowse becoming Vaderized on Stage 3 at EMI Elstree Studios, in 1976. Presented by the 501st Legion. https://youtu.be/s8qK4jvnyWE Uploaded May 16, 2014.
- [Star Wars: The Not-So-Lost Interviews](https://wrmilleronline.com/star-wars-the-not-so-lost-interviews/) - From 1975 to 1978, Charles Lippincott--the marketing and publicity maestro for the Star Wars Corporation, conducted interviews with the movie's cast and crew. He would use these to write The Making of Star Wars, a project that he ultimately dropped. Years later, Jonathan Rinzler used the interviews for The Making of Star Wars. Now that
- [How to Make a Fairy Door](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-to-make-a-fairy-door/) - In this just-over-three-minutes video, New Zealand sculptor Kim Beaton demonstrates how to make a fairy door using their revolutionary long-lasting modeling substance, Pal Tiya: https://youtu.be/v-tZpDjrFRQ Uploaded March 31, 2015. ©Pal Tiya 2015 In this 43-minute video, Kim fashions an "Ivy Face": https://youtu.be/GQEOeEjc_IA Uploaded March 17, 2014. Video Directed & produced by Chris Burns Music: "Folk
- [Stan Freberg Passes On](https://wrmilleronline.com/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](https://wrmilleronline.com/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!](https://wrmilleronline.com/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!](https://wrmilleronline.com/x-wings-from-disneypixar/) - Would you believe a Star Wars mashup with the Cars universe from Disney/Pixar? No? Well, here's what it would be like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZ3n_D1zBrg 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](https://wrmilleronline.com/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. https://youtu.be/d-QFbOZJpc4 Uploaded May 15, 2014.
- [The Difference Between Lucas and Kershner](https://wrmilleronline.com/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: https://youtu.be/rOiNF8uB4Ho
- [May the Farce be with You](https://wrmilleronline.com/may-the-farce-be-with-you/) - From 1978: Hardware Wars. You'll laugh! You'll cry! You'll kiss three bucks good-bye! https://youtu.be/cGDdFuDwTZ8
- [Mark Hamill in the Death Star!](https://wrmilleronline.com/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: https://youtu.be/F-XGbzcGx7s
- [Even a robot can have fun](https://wrmilleronline.com/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: https://youtu.be/0WM915QsOyI Is it a coincidence Ultron sounds a little like Optimus Prime?
- [Ben Kingsley and Dragonheart 3](https://wrmilleronline.com/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.
- [Jason David Frank says "No"](https://wrmilleronline.com/jason-david-frank-says-no/) - Jason David Frank, who plays the popular Tommy Oliver in several Power Rangers series. He was asked to participate in an "R"-rated "Power Rangers" fan film. He declined. Why? Here is his response:
- [Boba Fett on Endor](https://wrmilleronline.com/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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym7vAL_Gvqk#t=4m0s Click here to see more.
- [Yamato and Gamilons unite!](https://wrmilleronline.com/yamato-and-gamilons-unite/) - Here’s an exciting launch from Yamato 2199: Ark of the Stars, with Blu-Ray release May 27. Post by Yamato 2199. Defending Shambleau. Video courtesy Yamato 2199.
- [Petaluma, Home to Rancho Obi-Wan and ...](https://wrmilleronline.com/petaluma-home-to-rancho-obi-wan-and/) - Petaluma, California is a pleasant community north of San Francisco. It's where George Lucas filmed American Graffiti. It's also the place where one can peruse the world's largest Star Wars collection, at Rancho Obi-Wan. Now, it's the location of ... a McDonald's commercial. Controversial? Apparently so.
- [Inside the Notorious Slug](https://wrmilleronline.com/inside-the-notorious-slug/) - Jamie Benning has put together a documentary of what it took to bring Jabba the Hutt to life--aside from feeding him rubber frogs, that is. Benning interviews Jabba operator Toby Philpott, while much of the footage comes from the documentary, From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga, December 1983, with some footage
- [Get well, Harrison Ford.  Love, Boba Fett](https://wrmilleronline.com/get-well-harrison-ford-love-boba-fett/) - Since his airplane accident on March 5, 2015, Harrison Ford has received numerous get-wells from family, friends and fans. Here's one from an ensemble of Star Wars veterans at the Ritz Cinema & Theatre, (Star Con 15, March 7) including Brian Muir, sculptor of Darth Vader and the stormtrooper uniform, Andrew Lawden, Liam Neeson's stunt
- [How Larry Cuba animated the computer graphics for Star Wars](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-larry-cuba-animated-the-computer-graphics-for-star-wars/) - How were the Death Star graphics animated? CG expert Larry Cuba gives us the answer in this video presentation, The Star Wars Computer Animation, uploaded by Star Wars 1977-1996. Mr. Cuba manifested his wizardry at the Circle Graphics Habitat--now the Electronic Visualization Laboratory (EVL)--at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
- [The Special Effects of Dragonheart 3](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-special-effects-of-dragonheart-3/) - Ukraine-based Terminal FX provided the magic you see in Dragonheart 3: The Sorcerer's Curse. Have a look: https://vimeo.com/116351187
- [Ben Kingsley: Myth-ing in Action](https://wrmilleronline.com/ben-kingsley-myth-ing-in-action/) - Oscar-winning actor Ben Kingsley, voice of Drago from Dragonheart 3, discusses the use of myth in modern storytelling. http://youtu.be/HX6EyDC9HOw Uploaded February 24, 2015.
- [She is not a monster](https://wrmilleronline.com/she-is-not-a-monster/) - Rhonu, the Archer Supreme from Dragonheart 3, wants her potential boyfriend Gareth to know she is not a monster. She proves it by putting a knife to his throat. Inside a moving carriage. With eggs that can explode. http://youtu.be/8P5HeMelZ8M
- [No One's Slick Like Gaston](https://wrmilleronline.com/no-ones-slick-like-gaston/) - One of Walt Disney World-Florida's biggest attractions is ... Gaston! Here he is being challenged to a pushup contest: http://youtu.be/W3bp59Eci_0 Uploaded January 2, 2015. And here he is being challenged by a little girl: http://youtu.be/5Bdyzc5sdQo Uploaded November 9, 2014. And here's an 11-year-old girl challenging him to an arm-wrestling match. Guess who wins? http://youtu.be/i0_5iQH6c44 Uploaded
- [From Green Ranger to Green Lantern](https://wrmilleronline.com/from-green-ranger-to-green-lantern/) - Having survived his encounter with an agent from HYDRA, Power Ranger Tommy Oliver aka Jason David Frank has reappeared at Wizard World Cleveland with a new source of power. Today, February 21, he has become a Green Lantern. Oh, yeah.
- [Never Laugh at a Live Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/never-laugh-at-a-live-dragon/) - On December 11, 2014, Stephen Colbert of Comedy Central interviewed none other than Smaug the Tremendous. This is a brilliant piece, with the fire drake showing more emotion than he ever did in The Desolation of Smaug--eye-blinking, tongue-licking, hackle-raising and the like. Considering the enormity of resources involved in bringing the dragon to Hollywood, could
- [Ben Kingsley: Talking Like a Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/ben-kingsley-talking-like-a-dragon/) - Who can talk like a Dragon? High class British actors! In his portrayal of Drago for Dragonheart III, Ben Kingsley joins the ranks of Benedict Cumberbatch (Smaug), Sean Connery (Draco), John Hurt (Kilgarrah the Great Dragon from Merlin), and Rachel Hannah Weisz (Saphira from Eragon). Here's Kingsley's take on being a dragon: http://youtu.be/R32BB0z3d4Y Uploaded by
- [Making a Radio Drama: Adventures in Odyssey](https://wrmilleronline.com/making-a-radio-drama-adventures-in-odyssey/) - What's it like to produce a radio drama? The following videos detail the making of Adventures in Odyssey, which this year celebrates 25 years of production. Odyssey is a town akin to Mayberry, somewhere in mid-America, in which the residents take on problems that challenge their moral values and way of life. The lead characters
- [Smaug in Action](https://wrmilleronline.com/smaug-in-action/) - Videos have popped up on YouTube featuring a certain desolation-maker in the form of scales, fangs, and the voice of Benedict Cumberbatch: Smaug wakes http://youtu.be/amjYdp0CvFw Smaug threatens Bilbo http://youtu.be/IXmBnqkfD-w Thorin vs Smaug http://youtu.be/9ZOsS2jnJU8
- [Reversal of the Heart -- and Beyond](https://wrmilleronline.com/reversal-of-the-heart-and-beyond/) - Reversal of the Heart is Carolyn Chrisman's senior thesis film at USC, completed in 2011 after two years of production. This magnificent work of art was accomplished using Flash, After Effects and Photoshop. The story was done completely in pantomime--no dialogue, no song-and-dance routines, no butt jokes. How can such a thing be possible? See
- [Leonard Maltin, George Lucas, Robert Redford Discuss the Art of Film](https://wrmilleronline.com/leonard-maltin-george-lucas-robert-redford-discuss-the-art-of-film/) - Leonard Maltin! George Lucas! Robert Redford! Three cinematic titans discussed their love for film at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival on January 29. Thanks to the power of the internet, you too can see their discussion, "Power of Story: Visions of Independence": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX-9QCkwHiI#t=28m36s Streamed live January 29, 2015. Counter to what Chris Taylor inferred in
- [Adventures in Microsoft -- Inverted Quote Marks](https://wrmilleronline.com/adventures-in-microsoft-inverted-quote-marks/) - I use Microsoft Word as my word processor. Sometimes when I'm typing, I get inverted quote marks like this: „I will not bandy words with you.“ when it should be “I will not bandy words with you.” Why does this happen? I don't know. But it's annoying. Thankfully, there is a bandaid solution. It doesn't
- [Star Trek Power Rangers](https://wrmilleronline.com/star-trek-power-rangers/) - On January 4, 2014, "The Unusual Suspect" posted a nifty mashup between modern Star Trek and Power Rangers in Space. It's beamin' time! http://youtu.be/Ini5sF6iImk
- [See-Threepio's Replacement](https://wrmilleronline.com/see-threepios-replacement/) - What more can be said? Jason David Frank. Artoo-Detoo. Unstoppable! Uploaded January 22, 2015.
- [How to Make Paper Mache Dragons](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-to-make-paper-mache-dragons/) - Dan Reed is a Seattle, Washington-based artist who specializes in paper mache. Have a look at his dragons: April 22, 2014 http://youtu.be/7owR_XE4DaE May 29, 2011 http://youtu.be/pyFbWtlIWrU September 23, 2014 http://youtu.be/D90r9LY10SE
- [Dragonheart 3?  Yes!](https://wrmilleronline.com/dragonheart-3-yes/) - As I research through the internet, I often come across surprises. This is one of them: http://youtu.be/ngLwnXEJCpA Dragonheart 3: The Sorcerer's Curse is a PG-13-rated direct-to-video set for release February 10, 2015 on Digital HD and February 24, 2015 on Blu-ray & DVD. The latest news, photos, gifs and video clips can be found here.
- [Top 17 Most Popular Posts, 2014](https://wrmilleronline.com/top-17-most-popular-posts-2014/) - Looking back at the year 2014, it's interesting to review the most popular posts aside from my regular pages. Here they are in order of popularity: The Secret of Storybrooke, Maine 45.89 per cent of all my traffic comes to this page, nearly three times as many that visit my home page. There are a
- [How to Desolate a Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-to-desolate-a-dragon/) - In its first two weeks of release, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug became the fourth highest-grossing film of 2013, ultimately earning $958,366,855 worldwide in its theatrical venue. Do these enormous box-office revenues make the film immune from criticism? Here’s an Honest Movie Trailer: http://youtu.be/XFAGVVt0HvA Posted online on December 16, 2014 And author John C.
- [Battle of the Supers](https://wrmilleronline.com/battle-of-the-supers/) - Superman vs. Super Saiyan Goku. Who would win? Find out with this exciting flipbook presentation: Post by FEEDBAC.
- [Make it so, make it so, make it so](https://wrmilleronline.com/make-it-so-make-it-so-make-it-so/) - Captain Picard has a special holiday song for one and all: http://youtu.be/KeaehxEdpgo Uploaded by superchief64 on December 4, 2013. "Popularized by George Takei on Facebook, this is the original "Make it So" song set to the music of "Let It Snow" written by lyricist Sammy Cahn and composer Jule Styne in July 1945. "Shout out
- [Missed!  Ha-ha!](https://wrmilleronline.com/missed-ha-ha/) - A clip from The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies: http://youtu.be/1UeqXEKrT10 Poor Bard. He missed the one vulnerable spot in Smaug's hide. One appetizer for the dragon, coming up.
- [The Empire is Coming to Town](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-empire-is-coming-to-town/) - Happy Holidays from the Empire! Ruby Rinekso and his fellow stormtroopers from the 501st Legion promote Spike TV's Star Wars Holiday Marathon, which aired January 3, 2014 at 2 p.m. EST. Uploaded by Ruby Rinekso on December 23, 2013. http://youtu.be/GaR2HHq-ltA Here's another starring Rinekso as the stormtrooper, to promote another Spike TV Star Wars marathon.
- [Star Wars Teaser Trailer Parodies](https://wrmilleronline.com/star-wars-teaser-trailer-parodies/) - Less than a week after Disney/Lucasfilm/Bad Robot releases its teaser trailer to Episode VII, and already we have three parody trailers. The Lens Flare edition: http://youtu.be/pPuUiENIuPI Posted November 28, 2014. The George Lucas Special Edition edition: http://youtu.be/v93Jh6JNBng Posted November 29, 2014. The Lego edition: http://youtu.be/qpfWrh1scZU Posted November 29, 2014. 21st century word-of-mouth!
- [The Force is no longer asleep](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-force-is-no-longer-asleep/) - Today, November 28,2014, the teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, has been released online and in movie theaters. Here it is: http://youtu.be/erLk59H86ww I bet you didn't think the force could sleep, do you? Personally, "The Force Unleashed" or "Tremors in the Force" would make a better subtitle. But, I'm jazzed to see the
- [Continental Congress Thanksgiving Proclamation, 1783](https://wrmilleronline.com/continental-congress-thanksgiving-proclamation-1783/) - United States. Continental Congress. Proclamation of a day of Thanksgiving. October 18, 1783. Whereas it hath pleased the Supreme Ruler of all human events to dispose the hearts of the late belligerent powers to put a period to the effusion of human blood, by proclaiming a cessation of all hostilities by sea and land, and
- [Battlestar Galactica -- Remastered!](https://wrmilleronline.com/battlestar-galactica-remastered/) - In 1978, the special visual effects of Battlestar Galactica were state-of-the-art, accomplished by John Dykstra and his fellow tech-wizards, fresh from Star Wars. Thirty-six years later, another FX wizard, Adam "Mojo" Lebowitz, has updated the effects in a segment from the episode, "The Living Legend, Part One," to convince Universal to update the effects for
- [Smaug Comes to Wellington](https://wrmilleronline.com/smaug-comes-to-wellington/) - On the fifth day of their journey, the Hobbit Fan Fellowship arrived in Wellington, home of Weta Workshop, Weta Digital, and the other subsidiaries responsible for bringing Middle-earth to life. Peter Jackson gave them a private screening of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, but first, they encountered a certain fire-breathing visitor at
- [Journey through Real Middle-earth](https://wrmilleronline.com/journey-through-real-middle-earth/) - The Hobbit Fan Fellowship's trek through New Zealand continued with their third and fourth days chronicled here: Real Middle-earth Diary 3 "Watch as The Hobbit Fan Fellowship land in the adventure capital of New Zealand--Queenstown, where they go on a very special treasure hunt in Paradise, for a once in a life time prize!" http://youtu.be/kbPWRK5NpmI
- [A Visit to Hobbiton](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-visit-to-hobbiton/) - On the second day of their journey, November 3, 2014, the fans of The Hobbit Fan Fellowship visited the home of the Hobbits. Tourism New Zealand wants you to know that you can, too. Real Middle-earth Diary 2 "Day two in Middle-earth led The Hobbit Fan Fellowship from Rotorua to Hobbiton where a special surprise
- [Diaries of Real Middle-earth](https://wrmilleronline.com/diaries-of-real-middle-earth/) - Even though "The World's Biggest Hobbit" didn't make it in The Hobbit Fan Fellowship contest, the folks at Air New Zealand, Weta and Warner Bros. have made it possible for everyone to share the experiences of the lucky winners. Introducing Real Middle-earth Diaries Over 140 Hobbit fans won a trip to "The Real Middle-Earth." They
- [Air New Zealand's Epic Videos](https://wrmilleronline.com/air-new-zealands-epic-videos/) - Air New Zealand wants you to know they're the official airline of Middle- earth and to prove it, they've produced an amazing promotional video just in time for the release of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Starring Elijah Wood and Sir Peter Jackson, Sylvester McCoy, Dean O’Gorman and Sir Richard Taylor of
- [John Williams: Looking forward to Episode VII](https://wrmilleronline.com/john-williams-looking-forward-to-episode-vii/) - Half the experience of watching a movie is hearing it. In the case of Star Wars, much of the audio portion comes from the composer, John Williams, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Thankfully, Williams will be contributing to the next chapter. Note his enthusiasm from this interview in July 2013: http://youtu.be/kQ4jZr1w0AI Video posted online July
- [Emilio Alquezar's "Un Lugar más allá / A Place Beyond"](https://wrmilleronline.com/emilio-alquezars-un-lugar-mas-alla-a-place-beyond/) - Here's a lovely song used for the opening of the film, El corazón del roble / The Heart of the Oak, released in Europe January 18, 2013, and released in the U.S. May 27, 2014 on DVD as Dragon Guardians. This is the third "Dragon Hill" movie, produced by Dibulitoon Studios in Spain, made mostly
- [Bastian Says “No” to Humdrum Books](https://wrmilleronline.com/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
- [Cats Can Talk!](https://wrmilleronline.com/cats-can-talk/) - Anyone know what these two are saying? http://youtu.be/r4_UReBfOMQ Posted by "TeleporterDown", March 6, 2012.
- [The Hungry Manta](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-hungry-manta/) - What happens when a manta sees a man feeding the fish? Post by Murfreesboro.com.
- [The World's Biggest Hobbit](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-worlds-biggest-hobbit/) - The Hobbit needs publicity! This December 16, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies will be released to theaters, but first, Peter Jackson and Warner Bros. wants to gather as many people as possible to see it. To this end, they're sponsoring The Hobbit Fan Fellowship Contest on social media outlets, inviting fans to
- [Star Wars without John Williams](https://wrmilleronline.com/star-wars-without-john-williams/) - What would Star Wars be like without the music of John Williams? Listen: http://youtu.be/Tj-GZJhfBmI From "Auralnauts," September 11, 2014. The actual soundtrack: http://youtu.be/248ggPoK158
- [Inspired by Popeye?](https://wrmilleronline.com/inspired-by-popeye/) - "Let's You and Him Fight" is a 1934 Fleischer Popeye cartoon, in which the Sailor Man battles Bluto the Champ in a prize fight. Note what happens at 3:32. http://youtu.be/fz6X8g754oE#t=3m32s Bluto is pummeling Popeye. The bell rings. The characters take a break. The bell rings. The fight resumes. Seems familiar? In the Ralph Wolf and
- [It's Tough to Live on Dragon Island](https://wrmilleronline.com/its-tough-to-live-on-dragon-island/) - How does one cope with bullies? Especially if they’re dragons? On Dragon Island, gentle Norman does his utmost to reform them, but what can he do if they don’t change their violent ways, and his own well-being is threatened? The answer can be found in Dragon Island, the latest book by Martin Baynton, creator of
- [Pal Tiya in the News, 09-03-2014](https://wrmilleronline.com/pal-tiya-in-the-news-09-03-2014/) - Kim and Warren Beaton, the makers of the revolutionary sculpting material, Pal Tiya, have posted a slew of testimonials, including one from Sir Richard Taylor of New Zealand. See here.
- [Star Wars Omnibus 1997](https://wrmilleronline.com/star-wars-omnibus-1997/) - In early 1997, the original Star Wars trilogy was re-released with updated special effects, new scenes and additional tweaking. A new documentary was produced in the United Kingdom, Omnibus: George Lucas--Flying Solo, presented by Jo Whiley, featuring interviews with Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, George Lucas, Anthony Daniels, Gloria Katz, Willard Huyck, Francis Ford Coppola, Irvin
- [What if Michael Bay directed UP?](https://wrmilleronline.com/what-if-michael-bay-directed-up/) - Find out: http://youtu.be/u5KQQWlIgGc UPloaded August 15, 2014.
- [Bottled Water Comes to Downton Abbey](https://wrmilleronline.com/bottled-water-comes-to-downton-abbey/) - This fall in the UK, Downton Abbey begins its fifth season, which is set in the year 1924. But wait--what's that water bottle doing on the mantle? According to Us magazine, disposable water bottles weren't available until 1947. Oops. The cast responded to the gaffe with this photo ... ... to promote the English charity,
- [Dinosaur in the Office!](https://wrmilleronline.com/dinosaur-in-the-office/) - May 22, 2014. A baby T-Rex paid a surprise visit to Groupon headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. Watch: http://youtu.be/Oo19imJWN_M Groupon spokeswoman Megan Yeager said her company had made arrangements with the Walking with Dinosaurs traveling arena show. http://youtu.be/jUFTdjrMX2c Chicago's ABC affiliate, WLS-TV reported the visit. A note on their website said there weren't any upcoming Walking
- [The Rebels are Coming!  The Rebels are Coming!](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-rebels-are-coming-the-rebels-are-coming/) - Yes, Disney is throwing all their force to promote the first Star Wars spinoff under their jurisdiction. After showing character teasers online, they've released an extended preview for Star Wars Rebels and it's looking pretty snazzy. The Empire has conquered the planet Lothal, but the seeds of rebellion are starting to sprout. Meet young Ezra
- [Smaug Comes to Comic-Con](https://wrmilleronline.com/smaug-comes-to-comic-con/) - It had to happen. The reptilian star of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug needed more attention, so he came to San Diego Comic-Con. Or at least, his head came to visit. Here is Weta Workshop putting him together: http://youtu.be/SAtWwHioskM Let's see Quicksilver and The Flash do that! And if you want to buy a
- [One Happy Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/one-happy-dragon/) - Today, Sir Peter Jackson revealed a special San Diego Comic-Con poster promoting his upcoming opus: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. That's one happy dragon, isn't it?
- [Emma Dryden: What Authors Ought to Know](https://wrmilleronline.com/emma-dryden-what-authors-ought-to-know/) - The road to children’s book publishing has many twists and turns and obstacles along the way. Fortunately there are established authors, and editors, willing to help less-experienced writers achieve publication. Among them is Emma D. Dryden of Drydenbks, editor of nearly 500 children's books and currently a freelance consultant. Recently she dispensed her advice in
- [How to Move Your Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-to-move-your-dragon/) - DreamWorks is boasting an innovative new process called "Apollo," giving CG animators greater speed, ease and flexibility in manipulating their characters. Have a look: http://youtu.be/iepGUcvsWB0 See also the Bloomberg report here. And the Animation Scoop report here.
- [John Quincy Adams, Part 12: The Pledge Fulfilled](https://wrmilleronline.com/john-quincy-adams-part-12-the-pledge-fulfilled/) - An Address delivered at the request of a committee of the citizens of Washington: on the occasion of reading the Declaration of Independence, on the Fourth of July, 1821 Continued from previous post: Fellow-Citizens, our fathers have been faithful to them before us. When the little band of their Delegates, " with a firm reliance
- [John Quincy Adams, Part 11: The Interest in Which the Declaration has Survived](https://wrmilleronline.com/john-quincy-adams-part-11-the-interest-in-which-the-declaration-has-survived/) - An Address delivered at the request of a committee of the citizens of Washington: on the occasion of reading the Declaration of Independence, on the Fourth of July, 1821 Continued from previous post: The interest, which in this paper has survived the occasion upon which it was issued; the interest which is of every age
- [John Quincy Adams, Part 10:  What the Declaration is Not](https://wrmilleronline.com/john-quincy-adams-part-10/) - An Address delivered at the request of a committee of the citizens of Washington: on the occasion of reading the Declaration of Independence, on the Fourth of July, 1821 Continued from previous post: It is not, let me repeat, fellow-citizens, it is not the long enumeration of intolerable wrongs concentrated in this Declaration ; it
- [Part 9: The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States  of America](https://wrmilleronline.com/part-9-the-unanimous-declaration-of-the-thirteen-united-states-of-america/) - John Quincy Adams, An Address delivered at the request of a committee of the citizens of Washington: on the occasion of reading the Declaration of Independence, on the Fourth of July, 1821 Continued from previous post: In CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776. When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to
- [John Quincy Adams, Part 8:  Causes of Separation](https://wrmilleronline.com/john_quincy_adams_part_8/) - An Address delivered at the request of a committee of the citizens of Washington: on the occasion of reading the Declaration of Independence, on the Fourth of July, 1821 Continued from previous post: Yet, Fellow-Citizens, these are not the causes of the separation assigned in the paper which I am about to read. The connexion
- [John Quincy Adams, Part 7:  The just relation between sovereign and subject](https://wrmilleronline.com/john-quincy-adams-part-7-the-just-relation-between-sovereign-and-subject/) - An Address delivered at the request of a committee of the citizens of Washington: on the occasion of reading the Declaration of Independence, on the Fourth of July, 1821 Continued from previous post: It is a common Government that constitutes our Country. But in THAT association, all the sympathies of domestic life and kindred blood,
- [John Quincy Adams, Part 6:  A solemn exposition to the World](https://wrmilleronline.com/john-quincy-adams-part-6-a-solemn-exposition-to-the-world/) - An Address delivered at the request of a committee of the citizens of Washington: on the occasion of reading the Declaration of Independence, on the Fourth of July, 1821 Continued from the previous post: Fellow-citizens, I am speaking of days long past. Ever faithful to the sentiment proclaimed in the paper [The Declaration of Independence]
- [John Quincy Adams, Part 5:  Exiles of Liberty and Conscience](https://wrmilleronline.com/john-quincy-adams-part-5-exiles-of-liberty-and-conscience/) - An Address delivered at the request of a committee of the citizens of Washington: on the occasion of reading the Declaration of Independence, on the Fourth of July, 1821 Continued from the previous post: Fellow-Citizens, it was in the heat of this war of moral elements, which brought one Stuart to the block, and hurled
- [John Quincy Adams, Part 4: Foundation of Civil Government](https://wrmilleronline.com/john-quincy-adams-part-4-foundation-of-civil-government/) - An Address delivered at the request of a committee of the citizens of Washington: on the occasion of reading the Declaration of Independence, on the Fourth of July, 1821 Continued from the previous post: The double contest against the oppressors of the Church and State was too appalling for the vigor, or too comprehensive for
- [John Quincy Adams, Part 3: The Triumph of Reason](https://wrmilleronline.com/john-quincy-adams-part-3-the-triumph-of-reason/) - An Address delivered at the request of a committee of the citizens of Washington: on the occasion of reading the Declaration of Independence, on the Fourth of July, 1821 Continued from previous post: The corruptions and usurpations of the Church were the immediate objects of these reformers ; but, at the foundation of all their
- [ John Quincy Adams, Part Two: The Light of Reason](https://wrmilleronline.com/john-quincy-adams-part-two-the-light-of-reason/) - An Address delivered at the request of a committee of the citizens of Washington: on the occasion of reading the Declaration of Independence, on the Fourth of July, 1821 From the earliest ages of their recorded history, the inhabitants of the British Islands have been distinguished for their intelligence and their spirit. How much of
- [President John Quincy Adams's 4th of July address, 1821, Part 1](https://wrmilleronline.com/president-john-quincy-adamss-4th-of-july-address-1821-part-1/) - An Address delivered at the request of a committee of the citizens of Washington: on the occasion of reading the Declaration of Independence, on the Fourth of July, 1821 WASHINGTON, 5 July, 1821. GENTLEMEN: In placing at your disposal a copy of the Address yesterday delivered in compliance with your invitation, I avail myself of
- [Why do Americans like Downton Abbey?](https://wrmilleronline.com/why-do-americans-like-downton-abbey/) - In an interview with Time Magazine, British actor Jim Carter—who plays butler Mr. Carson—is asked why he thinks Downton Abbey appeals so much to Americans. His reply: “Every American film now, particularly the way it’s advertised in England, is a man with a gun. Everything. The posters are always a guy with a gun. The
- [Mark Hamill in the Magic Kingdom, 2014](https://wrmilleronline.com/mark-hamill-in-the-magic-kingdom-2014/) - In June 2014, Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World received a visitor from a galaxy far far away ... or in real life, London, where Star Wars Episode VII was in production. Yes, Mark Hamill attended Star Wars Weekends, participating in a motorcade and being interviewed by voice actor James Arnold Taylor, Ben Kenobi
- [Antoine Bardou-Jacquet's Wacky Races](https://wrmilleronline.com/antoine-bardou-jacquets-wacky-races/) - How's this for a car promotion? Live-action versions of Hanna-Barbera's Wacky Racers are calling attention to Peugeot's 208 hatchback, in a commercial directed by Antoine Bardou-Jacquet. Young & Rubicam Brasil came up with the idea, executed by Partizan, Movie & ArtDick, ETC and The Mill. http://youtu.be/qYofx-c0Lrk Posted May 3, 2013.
- [Go, Go, Go!  Astro Boy!](https://wrmilleronline.com/go-go-go-astro-boy/) - On my birthday this year, Jerry Beck--animation historian and the new president of ASIFA-Hollywood--surprised me on Facebook with a tribute drawing from a special childhood hero, Astro Boy (known in Japan as Tetsuwan Atom), along with his guardian and mentor, Dr. Elephun, created by Osamu Tezuka. Here's the Japanese opening to the series: http://youtu.be/D4HVYZhohGw And
- [What keeps Star Wars alive?](https://wrmilleronline.com/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](https://wrmilleronline.com/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](https://wrmilleronline.com/harrison-ford-in-france-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.
- [Darth Vader: Just Say "No"](https://wrmilleronline.com/darth-vader-just-say-no/) - Since today, September 16, 2011, marks the North American release (September 12 international) of the Blu-Ray editions of the Star Wars saga, it's opportune to present one of George Lucas's updates in Return of the Jedi. The first clip demonstrates Darth Vader's disposal of the Emperor, without dialogue. http://youtu.be/YZ_j3s5xj8I The second clip is the new,
- [What if AKIRA  was live-action?](https://wrmilleronline.com/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. http://youtu.be/t1GO-93Nt3c From their online posting: The Akira Project is a crowd-sourced, non-profit project meant to create a live action fan trailer of
- [Princess Leia comes to Fairy Tale Land](https://wrmilleronline.com/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](https://wrmilleronline.com/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](https://wrmilleronline.com/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." http://youtu.be/Nt37ppfO0OQ A
- [Beboppin' with Spike and Elektra](https://wrmilleronline.com/beboppin-with-spike-and-elektra/) - From Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001), an amazing fight and getaway! Disclaimer: Expletive uttered. http://youtu.be/g_MsszLruro
- [The Cast of Star Wars VII](https://wrmilleronline.com/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
- [Beboppin' the Skies with Spike](https://wrmilleronline.com/beboppin/) - Could this be the greatest aerial dogfight ever animated? From Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001), directed by Shinichirō Watanabe: http://youtu.be/ed9g87Rs9qk
- [Pal Tiya in the News, April 28, 2014](https://wrmilleronline.com/pal-tiya-in-the-news-april-28-2014/) - The New Zealand paper Cook Strait News published an article about Kim and Warren Beaton’s new sculpting material, Pal Tiya, which they’ve developed to be durable, non-toxic, inexpensive and has other fine attributes which are listed here. More is revealed in the newspaper report. Read on:
- [Are Adverbs Evil?](https://wrmilleronline.com/are-adverbs-evil/) - In literary circles, the use of adverbs in stories is seen as a “no-no.” Best-selling author Stephen King makes a compelling case for their non-use in his worthwhile book, Stephen King on Writing. “The adverb is not your friend,” he writes, comparing them to dandelions spreading in a lawn. "With adverbs, the writer usually tells
- [Smaug the Digital](https://wrmilleronline.com/smaug-the-digital/) - From Weta Digital, a video on the creation of Smaug: http://youtu.be/8XLLtAYEjpg
- [Alive!](https://wrmilleronline.com/alive/) - From now till April 21, LAPD homicide detective and Cold Case Christianity author J. Warner Wallace has made his 22-page tract, Alive: A Cold-Case Approach to the Resurrection, available for free on Amazon Kindle. Wallace applies the techniques he uses in "cold case" investigations to the accounts of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. His discusses
- [Through the Eyes of Superman](https://wrmilleronline.com/through-the-eyes-of-superman/) - What's it like to be Superman, to see the world through his eyes? Corridor Digital produced a video that shows us: http://youtu.be/H0Ib9SwC7EI Since its posting on YouTube on March 17, 2014, the video has had over 12 million views as of April 15, 2014. Credit where due, in their words: Help us bring our big
- [The Modern Little Red Hen](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-modern-little-red-hen/) - Author unknown, published in Gulf Islands Driftwood, June 30, 1976, page 4. Once upon a time there was a little red hen who scratched about the barnyard until she uncovered some grains of wheat. She called her neighbors and said 'If we plant this wheat, we shall have bread to eat. Who will help me
- [The Secret of Storybrooke, Maine](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-secret-of-storybrooke-maine-2/) - How would you like to visit Storybrooke, Maine, where ABC-TV's Once Upon a Time takes place? Well, you can, except it's not in Maine. It's not even in southern California. It's actually in Canada. To be precise, it's Steveston, British Columbia, where the location shooting is done. Steveston is now incorporated into Richmond, near Vancouver.
- [Captain America is Boring?](https://wrmilleronline.com/captain-america-is-boring/) - Helen O’Hara of Empire magazine wonders why some critics think Captain America is boring. She asks, “Many superheroes, action heroes and sci-fi stars have troubled pasts that they sometimes like to reflect upon while staring handsomely into the distance. But does it feel to anyone else like maybe we have a few too many troubled
- [Smaug Alert](https://wrmilleronline.com/smaug-alert/) - Dragons are born in New Zealand. It's true! Thanks to the talented artisans at Weta Workshop, these amazing creatures come to digital life with astonishing detail. Now, Weta has published a book that celebrates the creation of Smaug the Terrible, from Peter Jackson's adaptation of Tolkien's The Hobbit. Here's a page in which Weta Digital
- [Water Surge, Japan 2011](https://wrmilleronline.com/water-surge-japan-2011/) - What's it like to experience the power of a tsunami? 601ProductionLTD provides coverage here: http://youtu.be/noq8FYvRqgs Uploaded on July 27, 2013. "This tsunami footage was recorded on CCTV cameras that were placed along Route 45 in Iwate Prefecture. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) published it in the sped-up form, because the original
- [Dog and Fish are Friends](https://wrmilleronline.com/dog-and-fish-are-friends/) - Nick Corona uploaded a video to YouTube featuring "Spectacular footage of a Labrador Retriever (Sasha) swimming with, eating with, & then kissing a fish. Our dog, Sasha, took a break from playing fetch to befriend a carp at Lake Mead in Las Vegas Nevada. What ensues is a 2 minute frolicking as Sasha & Carp
- [Who has the bigger fists?](https://wrmilleronline.com/who-has-the-bigger-fists/) - Alright, gang, who has the bigger fists? Power Ranger Jason David Frank or Superman Dean Cain? Who has the bigger fists? Karen (Amy Pond) Gillan? Jason David Frank? Or Matt (The Doctor) Smith? At Wizard World, Louisville Comic Con, March 29, 2014. Photos © Jason David Frank.
- [An Honest Trailer for Disney's FROZEN!](https://wrmilleronline.com/an-honest-trailer-for-disneys-frozen/) - With singing by the wickedly talented Adele Dazeem! Rated PG! http://youtu.be/Zb5IH57SorQ YouTube premiere, March 11, 2014. Honest Trailers: Frozen Directed by Andy Signore Series Created by Andy Signore & Brett Weiner Episode Written by Spencer Gilbert, Marc Muszynski, Daniel Hartley, Dan Murrell & Andy Signore Edited by Dan Murrell Female vocals by Emily Kron Male
- [What's the little bunny saying?](https://wrmilleronline.com/whats-the-little-bunny-saying/) - In the Bugs Bunny cartoon, “Rabbit’s Kin,” a hyperactive little bunny is on the run from Pete Puma (voiced by Stan Freberg). http://youtu.be/FNqXmIiqGik What’s the little bunny saying? Find out below: http://youtu.be/KfKW2UFCPi8 “Rabbit’s Kin” is directed by Robert McKimson, who does another “How many lumps?” gag in “Sock-a-Doodle-Doo,” released the following year, 1952.
- [Choked by Batman!](https://wrmilleronline.com/choked-by-batman/) - It had to happen. After taking on Spider-Man, Mighty Morphin' Jason David Frank is strangled by the Dark Knight at Wizard World Sacramento. Surviving that encounter, Mr. Frank is tackled by the Pink Ranger. But wait--this time he's smiling! Photos © 2014 Jason David Frank
- [Jason David Frank takes on Spider-Man](https://wrmilleronline.com/jason-david-frank-takes-on-spider-man/) - At Wizard World Sacramento, Jason David Frank is about to pummel a certain notorious wall-crawler. It's Mighty Morphin' Power Ranger vs. Spider-Man. Who will win? Photo © 2014 Jason David Frank.
- [Amaze Your Friends with Your Very Own Dragon Skull!](https://wrmilleronline.com/amaze-your-friends-with-your-very-own-dragon-skull/) - Want to make your own fossilized dragon skull? New Zealand sculptress Kim Beaton shows you how. http://youtu.be/M14y68G9qBo Posted on YouTube on March 3, 2014, Kim outlined her presentation thusly: Using Pal Tiya - http://www.paltiya.com/ - plus some rather nifty short-cuts of Kim's, it's entirely possible your creation will brave the elements for many hundreds of
- [When a Raven Asks for Help](https://wrmilleronline.com/when-a-raven-asks-for-help/) - Would you believe a raven coming to humans for help? "iluvdodge9" posted a video which showed what happened. In her words: "A wild raven perched himself on our fence and squawked for over an hour. I went to see what was up with him and saw that he had four porcupine quills stuck in him,
- [When a Dolphin Asks for Help](https://wrmilleronline.com/when-a-dolphin-asks-for-help/) - In the waters of Kona, Hawaii, Keller Laros of Jack's Diving Locker was diving with friends filming the local manta rays, when a Bottlenose Dolphin swam up to them. Laros reports that it "needed my help to get a fishing hook and line of its left pectoral fin." Martina Wing of Manta Rays Hawaii photographed
- [Harrison Ford Makes a Point](https://wrmilleronline.com/harrison-ford-makes-a-point/) - In his many movie roles, Harrison Ford apparently has a penchant for finger-pointing. Here's Conan O'Brien showing Ford a compilation: http://youtu.be/K4Rqx9TvtlM Posted August 16, 2013.
- [How to Use a Wave-Motion Barrier](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-to-use-a-wave-motion-barrier/) - With the Blu-Ray release of Space Battleship Yamato 2199, Chapter 7, this Friday, October 25, here's a preview clip courtesy of Yamato 2199 on Facebook. The Yamato crew has arrived on the enemy planet Gamilas. During the attack, they protect their ship with the Wave-Motion Barrier. Watch and be amazed: http://youtu.be/JVsXEuVB4fg The Blu-Ray version is
- [Liberace's Holiday Salute](https://wrmilleronline.com/liberaces-holiday-salute/) - Yes, it's Liberace's Musical Salute to the Holidays, as only SCTV can present it. Starring the incomparable Dave Thomas as Mr. Frivolity! See Liberace's musical duel with Elton John, as played by Rick Moranis. Listen, as Andrea Martin as Ethel Merman shatters Christmas tree lights. Watch, as John Candy as Orson Welles throws a tantrum.
- [Jason David Frank's Morphin' Life](https://wrmilleronline.com/jason-david-franks-morphin-life/) - On February 19, 2014, the amazing Jason David Frank posted the first episode of his web series, My Morphin' Life. In it, he attempts to break the Guinness Book of World Records record of breaking boards--while skydiving. The record is two; he's going for eight. Can he break enough boards to break the record? Watch
- [Cobra Commander Captured!](https://wrmilleronline.com/cobra-commander-captured/) - Yes, Cobra Commander has been captured, not by a G.I. Joe, but by a Power Ranger. Jason David Frank, known for his roles as the Green Ranger, White Ranger, Red Zeo Ranger, Red Turbo Ranger and Black Dino Ranger, caught the insidious Cobra Commander lurking about the Wizard World convention in New Orleans this weekend.
- [A Canadian Police Chase](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-canadian-police-chase/) - Here's how the Canadian police get their man, courtesy of Midas: http://youtu.be/4baX8NfOEP0
- [Ski Bird](https://wrmilleronline.com/ski-bird/) - Want to see a bird snowboarding down a roof? http://youtu.be/_H-WYOmej8o Posted January 14, 2014; Earlier posted elsewhere December 15, 2013.
- [Benedict Cumberbatch on Sesame Street](https://wrmilleronline.com/benedict-cumberbatch-on-sesame-street/) - Has the star of Sherlock met his match on Sesame Street? Find out: http://youtu.be/-7jS7X-2ggA But there's one mystery that has yet to be solved. Cumberbatch introduces himself and is about to say something when he is interrupted by Murray. What would Cumberbatch have said had he not been interrupted?
- [The Real-Life Simpsons Opening!](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-real-life-simpsons-opening/) - What if The Simpsons ... were real? http://youtu.be/MWQjNpSbLbo
- [Happy 30th Birthday, Macross!  October 3, 2012](https://wrmilleronline.com/happy-30th-birthday-macross-october-3-2012/) - Thirty years ago, Super Dimension Fortress Macross premiered on Japan's Mainichi Broadcasting System. Studio Nue and Tatsunoko Production of Japan produced 36 episodes about an enormous alien battleship, manned by humans, defending Earth against a race of warrior giants. There were space battles galore, but at its heart was a love story involving a young
- [Starring Stan Lee](https://wrmilleronline.com/starring-stan-lee/) - One of the hallmarks of a Marvel Comics movie is a cameo appearance by co-creator Stan Lee, master of many words, avatar of alliteration and prince of power-packed prose. A video compilation has been made of his cameos up to Iron Man 3 (2013). http://youtu.be/uWVC690s7yI So far, Mr. Lee has appeared in: — "X-Men" (2000)
- [Sir Alec Guinness Talks Star Wars](https://wrmilleronline.com/sir-alec-guinness-talks-star-wars/) - On December 17, 1977, Alec Guinness is interviewed for the first time on television (Source: Radio Times, December 17/23, 1977.). The show is Parkinson, broadcast on BBC1 from 11:20 to 12:19. Guinness discusses his career, including his involvement with Star Wars, which would soon premiere in London on December 27, 1977. UKToyCollector1977 uploaded the clip
- [“This is Me” in American Animated Features](https://wrmilleronline.com/this-is-me-in-american-animated-features/) - Have animated films seemed a little stale lately? Is there something about them that’s ... repetitive? Animator Jacob Kafka noticed a lot have something in common: the use of first-person narrative, in which the main character addresses the movie audience, telling the story from his or her perspective. He made a video to prove his
- [Star Wars vs. Power Rangers!](https://wrmilleronline.com/star-wars-vs-power-rangers/) - A stormtrooper invades Wizard World, New York. Luckily Jason David Frank is there to stop him. Silly stormtrooper. He is no match for a Power Ranger!
- [Theodore Roosevelt's Thanksgiving Proclamation, October 29, 1902](https://wrmilleronline.com/theodore-roosevelts-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
- [The Doctor and the Detective](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-doctor-and-the-detective/) - An enterprising fan, John Smith, has cleverly staged a meeting between the greatest sleuth of all time with the greatest Time lord. Uploaded December 11, 2013. Have a look: http://youtu.be/q3bGYljQ5Uw Here's the VFX Breakdown: http://youtu.be/1Zrn37KzxuE
- [Train Your Dragon, Take 2](https://wrmilleronline.com/train-your-dragon-take-2/) - DreamWorks Animation is ramping up its second phase for its How to Train Your Dragon franchise. The TV series entered its second season with a title change to DreamWorks Dragons: Defenders of Berk, trumpeted with the following trailer: http://youtu.be/KZdyn2ofCXA The feature sequel comes June 13, 2014, moving the story ahead some five years later. Teaser
- [Walking with Dinosaurs ... Again](https://wrmilleronline.com/walking-with-dinosaurs-again/) - In a rapidly-changing primeval world, a dinosaur is hatched. He is sniffed at by other dinosaurs. He is the last hope for his tribe. He takes charge of a great migration. This movie is The Land Before Time (1988) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJg3GP4tH94 Disney’s Dinosaur (2000) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCqYuBIFE5I Walking with Dinosaurs (2013) http://youtu.be/Rskc2kqApB0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9v9_ws_WTM
- [Smaug's Theme Music](https://wrmilleronline.com/smaugs-theme-music/) - On October 19, 2013, The New Zealand Herald posted an interview with writer-director Peter Jackson discussing the music for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Yes, the notorious dragon has been given his own theme music, courtesy of Howard Shore and his All-Nurse Band the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Reporter Russell Baille describes the theme
- [Exposing Hidden Facts of the Founding Era](https://wrmilleronline.com/exposing-hidden-facts-of-the-founding-era/) - From now until Christmas, the Kindle edition of Hidden Facts of the Founding Era, by Bill Fortenberry, is available from Amazon.com … for free! A real bargain! Click here. From the book description: “Have you ever wondered how some authors can claim that the founding fathers of America were Christians while other authors claim that
- [The Wonderful World of Weta Workshop](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-wonderful-world-of-weta-workshop/) - After the debut of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, New Zealand’s news magazine SevenSharp produced a segment featuring, for the first time, a look inside Weta Workshop, presented by Sir Richard Taylor. http://youtu.be/jiLeIajJZmw Reported by Jehan Casinader. Published on Dec 16, 2013. A week earlier, Richard and his team installed a couple of Giant
- [Weta Workshop From Book to Screen and Beyond ](https://wrmilleronline.com/weta-workshop-from-book-to-screen-and-beyond/) - At the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2012, Richard Taylor, Martin Baynton and Greg Broadmore present “a trans-media ride into the future of storytelling.” http://youtu.be/oQYFtVWlPY4 Published on Dec 10, 2012
- [The Eloquence of Tolkien](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-eloquence-of-tolkien/) - J.R.R. Tolkien is known for the eloquence in his writing. To demonstrate this, Cliff Quickbeam Broadway of TheOneRing.net has taken the time to compile some memorable passages from The Lord of the Rings. “Tolkien’s Greatest Hits – The Most Impressive Wordplay from our Favorite Author,” posted online May 8, 2013, lists tidbits such as “And
- [Those Wacky Round Animals](https://wrmilleronline.com/those-wacky-round-animals/) - What if animals were round? Rollin’ Safari has the answers: http://youtu.be/yltlJEdSAHw Published on Mar 5, 2013 These are the official trailers for ITFS 2013 (itfs.de) and FMX 2013 (fmx.de) ©2012 Flying Stone GbR. http://youtu.be/Po7RpGzFEIY Published on Nov 3, 2013 Created by: Kyra Buschor & Constantin Päplow Sounddesign: Namralata Strack Website: David Kirchner Music: Stephan Schelens
- [Peter Jackson's Three-Minute Rule](https://wrmilleronline.com/peter-jacksons-three-minute-rule/) - In an interview with Jason Gorber of Moviefone, Desolation of Smaug star Evangeline Lilly revealed one of Peter Jackson's nifty storytelling techniques: "When you introduce a group of characters on screen, if you don't introduce specific members of that group, nobody will care about that group. If you're at war and that group is losing,
- [Grandpa Dragon on a Plane](https://wrmilleronline.com/grandpa-dragon-on-a-plane/) - The appearance of a dragon on an Air New Zealand plane has caused quite a stir in the media. Grandpa Dragon comments: “Why ARE folks making such a big fuss over seeing MY FACE on an aeroplane? Honestly! I'm more embarrassed about having my DONUT obsession exposed!!! “...Which reminds me, when you're visiting me at
- [Smaug Revealed!](https://wrmilleronline.com/smaug-revealed/) - It's a secret no longer. Today, December 1, 2013, Air New Zealand unveiled the likeness of the vile dragon adorning its Boeing 777-300. Yes, now you can fly the friendly skies with Smaug! For details, click here. To view a video of the plane-decoration--and listen to Sylvester McCoy’s narration--click here. Note that the newly-decorated plane
- [Ed Sheeran Sees Fire](https://wrmilleronline.com/ed-sheeran-sees-fire/) - For the end credits music for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, writer-director Peter Jackson asked songwriter-singer Ed Sheeran to compose-sing "I See Fire." Posted online November 6, 2013. Enjoy: http://youtu.be/mllXxyHTzfg And here is UK singer Alice Olivia's take on the music, published November 9, 2013: http://youtu.be/d9jc1_Fd_bw LYRICS: Oh, misty eye of the mountain below
- [How to Paint Your Dragon -- Fast!](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-to-paint-your-dragon-fast/) - Can this be the world's fastest dragon painter? http://youtu.be/MDCvPHiqlS8
- [The Doctor Meets Himself ... and Himself](https://wrmilleronline.com/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: http://youtu.be/vbnWmR7piEg http://youtu.be/I6Uf4sjX8RE
- [Dogs are for the Birds](https://wrmilleronline.com/dogs-are-for-the-birds/) - Here's another fascinating video: An Australian magpie playing with a dog. http://youtu.be/qoaEBb4IN4Q Uploaded February 25, 2013.
- [Crayon Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/crayon-dragon/) - Can you believe this is a student film? Cragon Dragon, by Toniko Pantoja: http://youtu.be/EorkUqmeHds CalArts, 2012.
- [Music from Blue Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/music-from-blue-dragon/) - In a world of "swords and science," a group of kids discover they are "Shadow Wielders" of remarkable power. Our hero Shu wants to protect mankind from the evil despot Nene. To do that, he manifests from his shadow the Blue Dragon, who can punch, slice or barbecue with his breath. The concept originated in
- [Mark Hamill promotes Star Wars in England](https://wrmilleronline.com/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
- [Loki vs. the Little Girl](https://wrmilleronline.com/loki-vs-the-little-girl/) - Loki wants to know, Who's the better superhero, Thor or Loki? He may not like the answer. http://youtu.be/Q-h4ulFK2Ek
- [The Joy of Vangelis:  L'Enfant](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-joy-of-vangelis-lenfant/) - Glorious music from composer Vangelis: L'Enfant from Opera Sauvage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwLtjnNIS9M I also like the band version played in Chariots of Fire during the Olympics opening ceremony, but, alas, it is not commercially available.
- [Green Onions, Anyone?](https://wrmilleronline.com/green-onions-anyone/) - Let's groove to a snazzy tune by Booker T. & the M.G.'s. From 1962, it's Green Onions! http://youtu.be/_bpS-cOBK6Q
- [Star Wars Bloopers!](https://wrmilleronline.com/star-wars-bloopers/) - From Jonathan Rinzler's ebook edition of The Making of Star Wars. Enjoy! http://youtu.be/OgLl0_mqLtc How do you pronounce "supernova"?
- [Are you exploited by Google?](https://wrmilleronline.com/are-you-exploited-by-google/) - One of the nice things about social media is that it allows widespread, rapid sharing of information. This came from a friend who relayed this message from someone named "Kim Komando," which I have since verified for myself: Stop Google from using you in ads Google recently changed its privacy policy and terms of service.
- [Grandpa Dragon Makes His Move](https://wrmilleronline.com/grandpa-dragon-makes-his-move/) - In the Spring of 2013, Wellington, New Zealand sculptor Kim Beaton began a search for a permanent home for her three-ton earthquake-proof yet huggable masterwork, Grandpa Dragon. Today, the Grandpa Dragon Facebook page began posting photos of Grandpa's move to his new home. Lovely Wellington sky, isn't it? Here's Grandpa at his present location. Where
- [Wanted: A Home for Grandpa Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/wanted-a-home-for-grandpa-dragon/) - After five months of construction, Wellington, NZ sculptor Kim Beaton and 30 volunteers have placed their creation, Grandpa Dragon, on display at Shelly Bay Wharf, after a debut last year at The Hobbit Artisan Fair at Waitangi Park. But they're looking for a permanent home for him. Anyone want a 3-ton dragon? Grandpa even has
- [Blast from the Past Presents the Future: Captain Power](https://wrmilleronline.com/blast-from-the-past-presents-the-future-captain-power/) - It was a special event announced on Facebook. It was a celebration of a show that stretched the bounds of science-fiction television. On Friday, October 18, 2013, some of the cast and crew of Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future came to Blast from the Past, a science fiction collectibles store in Burbank,
- [Composing Captain Power](https://wrmilleronline.com/composing-captain-power/) - Guests at Captain Power Fan Night 2013 included Special Effects Supervisor Robert DeLapp and composer Gary Guttman, who will be plying their talents for the reboot series, Phoenix Rising. In this video, Guttman discusses the challenges of scoring the series: http://youtu.be/-B_pQwRW2nw One of the best pieces is the hauntingly evocative Love Theme from Captain Power,
- [Bruce Gray Powers On](https://wrmilleronline.com/bruce-gray-powers-on/) - At Captain Power Fan Night 2013, veteran actor Bruce Gray greeted fans and well-wishers and autographed their purchases. He’s known for his role as Mentor and Dr. Stuart Gordon Power, named after series writer Larry DiTillio’s father. Mr. Gray talks about the event from his perspective here. He notes, “The writers themselves (Judy and Garfield
- [Yoga with a Chihuahua](https://wrmilleronline.com/yoga-with-a-chihuahua/) - Yes, you can yoga with a chihuahua. Exercise with him here: http://youtu.be/xn3mMmy_ghY Posted August 2, 2013.
- [Music from Downton Abbey](https://wrmilleronline.com/music-from-downton-abbey/) - Enjoy music from the popular British drama Downton Abbey, composed by John Lunn. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdY3gWRcl-Y&list=PLAB3A64B7B7F9309A
- [Designing a Reluctant Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/designing-a-reluctant-dragon/) - Here’s a nifty little video of artist Den Beauvais designing and sculpting a dragon as a reference model for an illustrated children’s book, The Reluctant Dragon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J77Q4azZQuw Here’s a painting of the creature: Gorgeous, isn’t it? This version of The Reluctant Dragon takes advantage of 21st-century technology, presenting itself in iPad and other electronic devices.
- [Back, you mewling quim!  Loki Comes to ComicCon and Conquers Hall H](https://wrmilleronline.com/back-you-mewling-quim-loki-comes-to-comiccon-and-conquers-hall-h/) - Saturday July 20, 2013 6:00pm - 7:00pm. During the Marvel Cinematic Universe panel at San Diego ComicCon, Tom Hiddleston appeared as Loki before a throng of 6,000 Marvel fans—and conquered them. Now this is how you promote a franchise! Feast your eyes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48DRGDiKo2U His discourse in print: "Humanity! Look how far you've fallen, waiting all
- [Thor vs. Iron Man!](https://wrmilleronline.com/thor-vs-iron-man/) - Thor vs. Iron Man. Who would win? http://youtu.be/Y1g-B8BJzwc
- [The World’s Largest Star Wars Collection](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-worlds-largest-star-wars-collection/) - It’s official. As of September 11, 2013, The Guinness Book of World Records recognizes the collection of Stephen J. Sansweet as the largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia in the world, with an estimated 300,000 pieces ranging from bottle caps to videos to arcade games—anything and everything Star Wars. It’s all housed at Rancho Obi-Wan
- [Mark Hamill, C-3PO and R2-D2 at the Oscars](https://wrmilleronline.com/mark-hamill-c-3po-and-r2-d2-at-the-oscars/) - Comedian Bob "I've got an airport named after me" Hope hosted the 50th Academy Awards® held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California on April 3, 1978. Here he introduces Mark Hamill, joined by Anthony Daniels as C-3PO and Ben Burtt's voice and sounds as R2-D2. Together they present the Special Achievement awards
- [Hayao Miyazaki's Farewell to Feature Animation](https://wrmilleronline.com/hayao-miyazakis-farewell-to-feature-animation/) - On September 6, 2013, The Japan Times sponsored a press conference in which renowned director Hayao Miyazaki formally announced his retirement from animated feature films. http://youtu.be/xgFfxyXt5uI Seated next to Mr. Miyazaki is his long-time colleague, producer Toshio Suzuki. I wish Mr. Miyazaki many more years of a happy, healthy and productive life.
- [In His Words:  George Lucas on Personal Success](https://wrmilleronline.com/in-his-words-george-lucas-on-personal-success/) - In a speech presented at the Academy of Achievement, George Lucas talks about how he became a filmmaker, and in following his passions, and the advantages of "joy" over "pleasure." His wisdom is dispensed here: http://youtu.be/sCP2SGTIz28
- [From the Cosmic Mind: The Cosmic Fox](https://wrmilleronline.com/from-the-cosmic-mind-the-cosmic-fox/) - On July 15, 2013, Michel Gagné premiered the opening segment of The Saga of Rex, adapted from his graphic novel published by Image Comics. Share in the wonder of Rex: http://youtu.be/5urtUMjsel0 Here’s a pencil test of Rex where he meets Aven, “an enigmatic biomorph.” uploaded August 13, 2013: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GofZiiY6Xtk “The Saga of Rex: The Animated
- [Power Rangers Ninja Turtles](https://wrmilleronline.com/power-rangers-ninja-turtles/) - Oh, dear. Jason David Frank of the Power Rangers is about to be attacked by a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle at Wizard World 2013. Who will win? Photo (c) Jason David Frank
- [Daniel on Dagobah](https://wrmilleronline.com/daniel-on-dagobah/) - Here's a video from a UK children's show, Jim'll Fix It. This episode aired in early 1980, prior to the release of The Empire Strikes Back. Daniel's visit to Dagobah was taped months earlier while filming continued on the bog planet set at Elstree Studios. Did you know that Artoo-Detoo can teleport picnic baskets? Enjoy
- [The Saga of Sergeant York](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-saga-of-sergeant-york-2/) - In April 2012, Adventures in Odyssey, America's longest-running radio drama, broadcast a four-part series dramatizing the life of Alvin C. York, a Tennessee backwoodsman who became a World War I hero. Under heavy fire, York successfully overpowered a German machine gun emplacement, ultimately capturing 132 soldiers. Remarkably, York was a conscientious objector. Sound designers Christopher
- [Adventures in Microsoft: The Mysterious Changing Text](https://wrmilleronline.com/adventures-in-microsoft-the-mysterious-changing-text/) - I use Microsoft Word as my processor. But once in awhile as I’m typing along, the program develops a problem. When this happens, I’ll mention the problem and report the answer to this blog, in case you face the same situation. Today I was typing text in French, when suddenly the letters changed into a
- [Get Smart!](https://wrmilleronline.com/get-smart/) - Here's the fun opening to a popular 1960s comedy spy show, Get Smart!, starring Don Adams and Barbara Feldon. This is from the first season: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kv3kcnI72Ec Third season opening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egIvTgfFJ9w Fifth season opening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKl_7u1ydlQ&feature=youtu.be Get Smart, Again!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykxfwjm8nAE&feature=youtu.be And this really cool theme from the movie remake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s05nYzbCV9E&feature=youtu.be
- [How to Silence a Crying Baby](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-to-stop-a-crying-baby/) - How do you silence a crying baby? Play the theme to Star Wars! http://youtu.be/-JgyaHXqs0w
- [Dinotopia: Utopia or Dystopia?](https://wrmilleronline.com/dinotopia-utopia-or-dystopia/) - Once upon a time a talented painter, James Gurney, created a paradise where humans and intelligent dinosaurs lived together in peace. Dinotopia: A Land Apart from Time and Dinotopia: The World Beneath became best-sellers and thus, attracted the attention of media moguls Robert Halmi Jr. and Robert Halmi Sr. They produced an $80 million mini-series
- [A Dragon, Elves, and Hobbit Fans](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-dragon-elves-and-hobbit-fans/) - June 11, 2013: The teaser trailer to The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is posted online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-CIoVLX7YM The trailer is seen by two Hobbit fans, "Kili" and "Fili" of TheOneRing.net. They video their reaction and post it online. (Disclaimer: A spot of profanity.) "Happy Hobbit Reacts to Desolation of Smaug Trailer": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52ktuLmy8pM&feature=youtu.be Director Peter Jackson enjoys
- [Power Rangers vs. Pokemon](https://wrmilleronline.com/power-rangers-vs-pokemon/) - Power Rangers vs. Pokemon. Who would win? Jason David Frank -- Tommy Oliver from Power Rangers -- provides wish fulfillment as he knocks the wind out of Pikachu! Posted online June 9, 2013.
- [Katie Couric interviews George Lucas, 1999](https://wrmilleronline.com/katie-couric-interviews-george-lucas-1999/) - Here's Katie Couric's three-part interview with George Lucas, promoting The Phantom Menace in 1999 on MSNBC. In Part One, Lucas discusses producing the first Star Wars film in 16 years. http://youtu.be/WeDBZMpaZqY In Part Two, Couric admits she finds it hard to understand Jar Jar: http://youtu.be/PFJbKJJ4J_0 In Part Three, Couric and Lucas talk about movie violence:
- [Mark Hamill 30 Years After Jedi -- and Beyond](https://wrmilleronline.com/mark-hamill-30-years-after-jedi-and-beyond/) - May 4, 2013. Nearly thirty years after Return of the Jedi premiered at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, the theater screened the film again, four times during the day. This was sponsored by Entertainment Weekly during its CapeTown Film Festival. Patrons were surprised when, at the final two screenings, Mark Hamill appeared for a Q
- [Wil Wheaton: Why It's Awesome to be a Nerd](https://wrmilleronline.com/wil-wheaton-why-its-awesome-to-be-a-nerd/) - Following the first Hobbit panel at Calgary Expo 2013, game developer and actor Wil Wheaton, star of Stand By Me and Star Trek--The Next Generation appeared on stage and answered questions from the fans. FlipOnTV video'd his presentation and made it available for viewing here. Disclaimer: Wheaton utters a couple obscenities. At the end, a
- [Smaug, Smauog or Smog?](https://wrmilleronline.com/smaug-smauog-or-smog/) - How does one pronounce the name of the most terrifying dragon in all of Middle Earth? "Smauog" is enunciated by the characters in Peter Jackson's Hobbit films. Is that Tolkien-approved correct or a writer-director's whim? The intrepid fans at The Land of Shadow went on their own quest for an answer, and what they discovered
- [Middle Grade or Young Adult?](https://wrmilleronline.com/middle-grade-or-young-adult/) - What's the difference between Young Adult and Middle Grade fiction? Authors and editors discuss the matter at the SFWA (Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America) website here. Part One discusses the definitions. Part Two describes the content. What topics are allowed and what topics are taboo? Find out here.
- [Space Battleship Yamato, Chapter 5](https://wrmilleronline.com/space-battleship-yamato-chapter-5/) - Coming to Japanese theaters April 14 and available on Blu-Ray/DVD May 28: Space Battleship Yamato 2199, Chapter 5--"The Sorrow of Intergalactic Space," compiling Episodes 15-18. Featuring a mutiny, epic space battles and Avatar-inspired exo-skeletons! Here's the trailer: http://youtu.be/4Q5vhgAZQuE And here's the longer version of the trailer, posted March 17: http://youtu.be/lV-WEcWZ0jw [counterize type="totalhits"]
- [What Attracts Kids to Books?](https://wrmilleronline.com/what-attracts-kids-to-books/) - Writer/schoolteacher Dianne K. Salerni gave her middle grade class some copies of some unfamiliar books. What made them decide whether or not to read them? Is it the first sentence? The cover? The summary on the back? Find out at The Project Mayhem.
- [Five Writing Industry Trends](https://wrmilleronline.com/five-writing-industry-trends/) - Emma D. Dryden is one of those generous publishing industry experts who continually provide advice to writers. In fact, she passes along info several times a day on Facebook. Today she calls attention to a blog post by Jane Friedman, web editor of the Virginia Quarterly Review. Friedman discusses "Five Industry Trends Requiring Every Writer's
- [The Emotion Thesaurus](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-emotion-thesaurus-2/) - One of the appeals of the children's book community is that it offers support and encouragement to its members. Organizations such as the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), and consultants such as Emma D. Dryden of Drydenbooks, provide valuable services to newbies and professionals alike. SCBWI-authors Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi offer
- [22 Rules of Storytelling a la Pixar](https://wrmilleronline.com/22-rules-of-storytelling-a-la-pixar/) - Pixar Animation is well-known for their devotion to the craft of storytelling, as evident in such films as Toy Story and The Incredibles. Months ago, (now-former) Pixar storyboard artist Emma Coats tweeted a list of storytelling tips she learned at the studio. These have since been posted elsewhere on the internet and no wonder:
- [Space Battleship Yamato 2199, Chapter 4](https://wrmilleronline.com/space-battleship-yamato-2199-chapter-4/) - Will General Domel/Lysis succeed in stopping the Yamato? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5RJBhgdhCI The feature played at 12 Japanese theaters, for two weeks beginning January 12, 2013. Ginga Henkyō no Kōbō (Chapter Four: “The Remote Area of the Galaxy's Offense and Defense”) compiles episodes 11-14 of the Space Battleship Yamato 2199 TV series. Click here to preview Chapter 5.
- [How to Get Superman's Attention](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-to-get-supermans-attention/) - If you wanted to find Superman, how would you do it? Leave it to Lex Luthor to know how. You do it by playing music by John Williams, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. From Superman, 1978: http://youtu.be/zVPVolU8oZI
- [The lost documentary on The Empire Strikes Back ... found!](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-lost-documentary-on-the-empire-strikes-back-found/) - StarWarsArchives.com has uncovered Michel Parbot's documentary on The Empire Strikes Back from the year 1980. Take a look: http://youtu.be/5aS-HIgvANE
- [Steven Salerno: How to Illustrate a Children's Book](https://wrmilleronline.com/steven-salerno-how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book/) - What is involved in illustrating a children's book? Steven Salerno tells us how he illustrated BOOM! at his blog.
- [Star Blazers Online!](https://wrmilleronline.com/star-blazers-online/) - Want to know the latest news about Star Blazers / Space Battleship Yamato? Click on Ourstarblazers.com, presented by America's foremost authority on the series, Tim Eldred. Tim has been involved with Star Blazers / Yamato fandom for decades, being involved with the DVDs released in the U.S., helming starblazers.com, and many other contributions on behalf
- [Franklin D. Roosevelt's Christmas Greeting to the Nation, 1933](https://wrmilleronline.com/franklin-d-roosevelts-christmas-greeting-to-the-nation-1933/) - WE in the Nation's capital are gathered around this symbolic tree celebrating the coming of Christmas; in spirit we join with millions of others, men and women and children, throughout our own land and in other countries and continents, in happy and reverent observance of the spirit of Christmas. For me and for my family
- [Bilbo's Contract](https://wrmilleronline.com/bilbos-contract/) - Would you sign this contract? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2idYEBi51c
- [Seasin's Greetinks!](https://wrmilleronline.com/seasins-greetinks/) - Seasin's Greetinks from Popeye! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frciQe-6t50
- [Cocoa's Story](https://wrmilleronline.com/cocoas-story/) - Watch and be charmed. http://youtu.be/BWpEXD_uM5Q
- [Mark Hamill and the Deleted Lightsaber Scene](https://wrmilleronline.com/mark-hamill-and-the-deleted-lightsaber-scene/) - Here are some scenes deleted from Return of the Jedi which depict Luke Skywalker constructing his lightsaber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ayT0EZwbks And a 2009 interview with Mark Hamill talking about it: http://youtu.be/XczClAxhCEM
- [President Lincoln's Proclamation of Thanksgiving, October 3, 1863](https://wrmilleronline.com/president-lincolns-proclamation-of-thanksgiving-october-3-1863/) - By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added,
- [Just Say "No!" to Rick Hunter](https://wrmilleronline.com/just-say-no-to-rick-hunter/) - Lynn Kyle approves this message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs_l-kjfyso&feature=youtu.be
- [Star Wars 7 and Beyond!](https://wrmilleronline.com/star-wars-7-and-beyond/) - Yes, it's true. At 1:00 p.m. October 30, 2012, it was publicly announced that Disney will be acquiring Lucasfilm for $4.2 billion. And as a result, Star Wars 7, 8 and 9 will be made, as well as many more stories in that galaxy far far away. George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy talk about it
- [Animating The Saga of Rex](https://wrmilleronline.com/animating-the-saga-of-rex/) - It's always a pleasure to see what erupts from the cosmic mind of Michel Gagne, whether it's causing the Big Bang in Prelude to Eden... http://youtu.be/f5nrEgs8L0s ... to the Iron Giant's attack ... http://youtu.be/mPL4zyspLnM ... to firing up the Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet. http://youtu.be/l--b8kA7y1c Now he wants to animate The Saga of Rex, adapted from
- [Instant Star Wars Concert](https://wrmilleronline.com/instant-star-wars-concert-2/) - At the Cologne Wallrfplatz in Germany, shoppers are surprised by a sudden performance of the Star Wars theme by the WDR Radio Orchestra. Here it is: http://youtu.be/sTHXIzHPyqE
- [Happy 38th Birthday, Space Battleship Yamato!](https://wrmilleronline.com/happy-40th-birthday-space-battleship-yamato/) - Thirty-eight years ago, October 6, 1974, Space Battleship Yamato began its maiden voyage on Japanese television. 2012 is also the 40th anniversary of Okinawa's Reversion to Japan. On May 12, the event was celebrated in Okinawa Civic Hall, at which the USMC III MEF Band played the theme to Yamato. http://youtu.be/jCxhIHIZcIE
- [Writer Therapy Contest!](https://wrmilleronline.com/writer-therapy-contest/) - For aspiring wordsmiths, Writer Therapy is offering an opening page contest, judged by three literary agents. Deadline is September 29. Details here. My entry is here.
- [Building Empire: The Making of The Empire Strikes Back](https://wrmilleronline.com/building-empire-the-making-of-the-empire-strikes-back/) - Jamie Benning's meticulously-researched documentary, Building Empire, is a delight. Featuring audio commentaries by Irvin Kershner, Gary Kurtz, George Lucas and the cast and crew, it reveals many interesting anecdotes and several scenes that didn't make it to the final film. Available on Vimeo here.
- [Star Wars Begins, An Insightful Documentary](https://wrmilleronline.com/star-wars-begins-an-insightful-documentary/) - Here's a fascinating 2-hour-19-minute documentary on the making of Star Wars, compiled by Jamie Benning, with commentary by George Lucas, Gary Kurtz, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, John Williams, John Mollo and others in the cast and crew. See the original Jabba the Hutt! Watch the deleted Anchorhead scenes! Hear Darth Vader as voiced
- [Making Return of the Jedi](https://wrmilleronline.com/making-return-of-the-jedi/) - Jamie Benning does it again. In his analysis of Return of the Jedi, he reveals the desire by Lawrence Kasdan and Harrison Ford to see Han Solo die, and why George Lucas opposed it. Find out the origin of the Ewoks and how they're related to Wookiees. See deleted scenes. Fascinating anecdotes galore! All this
- [The Star Wars Reference Guide: Progress Report 9/14/2012](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-star-wars-reference-guide-progress-report-9142012-2/) - Over the past few months I've been switching back-and-forth between working on the first Justice Dragon book, and cataloging periodicals for The Star Wars Reference Guide. The annotated Guide is global in coverage, documenting published material up to the year 1990. British coverage is especially important, since British craftsmen and technicians provided such a great
- [SCBWI Summer Conference 2012](https://wrmilleronline.com/scbwi-summer-conference-2012/) - Every year the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators hosts a convention in Los Angeles, attracting writers, editors, agents and illustrators. The latest marketplace conditions are presented, advice is given and the craft of writing is honed. At her blog, Nutschell Anne Windsor details this year’s events and shares some advice from the presentations:
- [Evolution of the Cosmic Mind](https://wrmilleronline.com/evolution-of-the-cosmic-mind/) - In the early 2000s, American studios transitioned to from hand-drawn to cg animation—or they left feature animation altogether. Warner Bros. Feature Animation wound down with Osmosis Jones, a live action/hand-drawn hybrid. Michel Gagné had spent one-and-a-half years on the project, designing and supervising its effects, including the microbes in the opening title sequence. Alas,
- [The Cosmic Mind Gets Toon Boom](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-cosmic-mind-gets-toon-boom/) - Animation maestro Michel Gagné has produced a trailer to his graphic novel, The Saga of Rex, while learning to use Toon Boom software. Have a look: http://youtu.be/TGiqup-2SlU Pretty cool, isn't it? The trailer was done in three weeks. Michel will post his appraisal of the software soon.
- [Swing with Spider-Man!](https://wrmilleronline.com/swing-with-spider-man/) - One of the delights of the 1967 animated Spider-Man series was the unforgettable music, scored by Ray Ellis in the first season. Comedy writer Dan O'Shannon has recently unearthed the cues and made them available online here. Swing music for a swinging super-hero! Thanks to Cartoon Brew for the coverage.
- [President Woodrow Wilson, Independence Day address, 1914](https://wrmilleronline.com/president-woodrow-wilson-independence-day-address-1914/) - "The most patriotic man, ladies and gentlemen, is sometimes the man who goes in the direction that he thinks right even when he sees half the world against him. It is the dictate of patriotism to sacrifice yourself if you think that that is the path of honor and of duty. Do not blame others
- [John Adams's Salute to Independence Day](https://wrmilleronline.com/john-adamss-salute-to-independence-day/) - "But the Day is past. The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion
- [Triumph of the Cosmic Mind](https://wrmilleronline.com/triumph-of-the-cosmic-mind-2/) - Michel Gagné’s professional career has spanned two-and-a-half decades, yet in all that time, and with all his accomplishments, he never won a major entertainment award. Until this year. Michel has finally won an Annie Award, and, an award from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. First, let’s jump back to 2005. Michel’s Insanely
- [Passion of the Cosmic Mind](https://wrmilleronline.com/passion-of-the-cosmic-mind-2/) - If one superlative can be used to describe Michel Gagné, it would be “passionate.” That is, in everything he does, he does it with a passion. He will do whatever it takes to accomplish his goal. He is a perfectionist. He does not compromise. He pursues excellence. And he does not give up. As a
- [The TRON Holiday Special](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-tron-holiday-special/) - Can you believe it? It's the Christmas classic from 1982 2010! The TRON Holiday Special can be enjoyed here.
- [Enter the Cosmic Mind](https://wrmilleronline.com/enter-the-cosmic-mind/) - In the field of animation, one can work with the most amazing people—“amazing” in terms of talent, enthusiasm, generosity and vision. Genius, even. I am speaking of Michel Gagné. I met him when I began working at Sullivan-Bluth Animation at their facility in Burbank. At the time, the creative triumvirate of Don Bluth, Gary Goldman
- [Space Battleship Yamato 2199, Chapter Two!](https://wrmilleronline.com/space-battleship-yamato-2199-chapter-two/) - Here's the trailer for Space Battleship Yamato 2199, Chapter Two! http://youtu.be/or09dSlxltM Pretty exciting, isn't it, folks? Warping its way to Japanese theaters June 30, 2012.
- [SCTV Commercial Parodies](https://wrmilleronline.com/sctv-commercial-parodies/) - SCTV excels in lampooning the media. Here's a video that features commercials for Bon Jour Jeans and Brenda Vaccaro plugging Playtex Tampons, followed by SCTV's "homage": http://youtu.be/FN64UooGiXw
- [Advice for Villains](https://wrmilleronline.com/advice-for-villains/) - Why do villains lose? Is it because the heroes are more clever, daring, and resourceful? Or could it be the villains are careless or even stupid? Several online essays offer much-needed advice to the Oil Can Harrys of the world. Here they are: Open Memorandum to Future Disney Villains. Discussion in 'Animated Flicks' started by
- [Meet Katie Leigh](https://wrmilleronline.com/meet-katie-leigh/) - The Adventures in Odyssey radio drama has entertained audiences since 1987. One of its stars is Katie Leigh, who performs the effervescent Connie Kendall. Her other credits include Baby Rowlf from Muppet Babies, Honker Muddlefoot from Darkwing Duck and Sunni Gummi from Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears. Katie talked about her life and career
- [Casting for Star Wars](https://wrmilleronline.com/casting-for-star-wars/) - In this AFI interview, George Lucas discusses his casting process: http://youtu.be/sNDklPHZETU
- [The Creation of Industrial Light and Magic](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-creation-of-industrial-light-and-magic/) - George Lucas tells the American Film Institute how he created his special effects facility, Industrial Light & Magic. http://youtu.be/ass_m9fA1aU
- [TRON Uprising -- Now!](https://wrmilleronline.com/tron-uprising-now/) - From the producers of Lost, Once Upon a Time and TRON Legacy, Disney XD presents an animated TRON series with production values above and beyond normal TV fare. The vocal talent is just as stellar, featuring the voices of Elijah Wood as Beck, the heroic combat program training to become the next TRON; Lance Henriksen,
- [The Birth of Lucasfilm](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-birth-of-lucasfilm/) - In an interview for the American Film Institute, George Lucas reveals why he created Lucasfilm in the aftermath of his first feature, THX-1138: http://youtu.be/p1dLIg7ZZBM Uploaded November 2009.
- [Getting the sequel rights to Star Wars](https://wrmilleronline.com/getting-the-sequel-rights-to-star-wars/) - In this AFI interview, George Lucas details the deal he made with Fox for the sequel and merchandising rights: http://youtu.be/dPJ2gQdKXqk Uploaded November 2009.
- [George Lucas: Pitching Star Wars](https://wrmilleronline.com/george-lucas-pitching-star-wars/) - At the American Film Institute, George Lucas talks about how he pitched Star Wars after American Graffiti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mztK3s63_OM
- [What happened to Spider-Man?](https://wrmilleronline.com/what-happened-to-spider-man/) - We interrupt our salute to George Lucas with a salute to Josh Briedbart's essay, "The Amazing-ish Spider-Man." In this brilliantly-written piece, Josh discusses what he loved about the character, and "why I don’t have that love for him anymore." What happened to Spider-Man? The same thing that happened to Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, Superman and
- [George Lucas introduces Star Wars at the AFI, 2007](https://wrmilleronline.com/george-lucas-introduces-star-wars-at-the-afi-2007/) - Wednesday, October 3, 2007. George Lucas talks about and introduces Star Wars at the American Film Institute's 40th Anniversary screening, AFI's Night At The Movies, at the ArcLight Theatre in Hollywood. http://youtu.be/v94Tb8RN84U
- [Advice from George Lucas](https://wrmilleronline.com/advice-from-george-lucas/) - Here's another video from The Academy of Achievement, in which George Lucas discusses his career, and what he did to become successful. http://youtu.be/sCP2SGTIz28
- [The Candid George Lucas](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-candid-george-lucas/) - June 19, 1999. In this composite of interviews from the Academy of Achievement, George Lucas discusses his early life and motivations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxqmwEcKaxI&feature=youtu.be
- [Leonard Maltin interviews George Lucas, 1995](https://wrmilleronline.com/leonard-maltin-interviews-george-lucas-1995/) - On August 29, 1995, when 20th Century-Fox Home Entertainment released the original Star Wars trilogy on VHS video, a three-part interview between film historian Leonard Maltin and George Lucas was included. Note that at this point of time, Lucas wasn't sure if he would direct the prequels, though with the possibility of directing the first.
- ["Disney's Titey"](https://wrmilleronline.com/disneys-titey/) - Titanic a la Disney. Starring an all-star cast! Featuring Jason Alexander as Titey, Whoopi Goldberg as the Mean Ol' Iceberg, Gilbert Gottfried as Napoleon, and Molly Ringwald as Anne Frank. The inspiring true story! Click and see! Titey, from J. J. Sedelmaier Productions for NBC's Saturday Night Live, directed by David Wachtenheim.
- [What happened to Galen, Virdon and Burke?](https://wrmilleronline.com/what-happened-to-galen-virdon-and-burke/) - One of the frustrations of watching an open-ended series is that a network may cancel it before the storyline is resolved. Case in point: CBS's Planet of the Apes series. The network had shown the movies to huge ratings success, which prompted them to commission a TV series in 1974. This meant stop-lighting a proposed
- [20th Century-Fox Goes Ape](https://wrmilleronline.com/20th-century-fox-goes-ape/) - Oo-oo-oo! The cast from Planet of the Apes takes over 20th Century-Fox! http://youtu.be/4t8LuMLZfig
- [Rehearsing Dinos and Robots](https://wrmilleronline.com/rehearsing-dinos-and-robots/) - From Stan Winston Studios, a pair of behind-the-scenes videos of creature rehearsals from Jurassic Park III. http://youtu.be/ioIJMVQrQhY http://youtu.be/KyULFxTNqfI From Legacy Effects, a look at the robots from Real Steel: http://youtu.be/2qakGPNOIgw
- [Space Battleship Yamato 2199](https://wrmilleronline.com/space-battleship-yamato-2199/) - Yes, the Japanese are remaking Space Battleship Yamato again, this time as a TV series, with combined episodes released first to movie theaters. Have a look at the first: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BGu9HESMuI
- [Hulk smash!](https://wrmilleronline.com/hulk-smash/) - May the 4th be with you: http://youtu.be/CygiixIaKJQ
- [Not a bird.  Not a plane.  It's Jetman!](https://wrmilleronline.com/not-a-bird-not-a-plane-its-jetman/) - Meet Yves Rossy, the human flying machine: Flying with a Jet Pack
- [A Five-Year Publishing Forecast](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-five-year-publishing-forecast/) - E-publishing consultant Mike Shatzkin offers a look at the future of books in an enlightening essay, here. Already, he reports, "A couple of major (Big Six) publishers have acknowledged that ebook revenues for them have passed 20% of their revenues." Fascinating.
- [He who has the most dialogue, wins](https://wrmilleronline.com/he-who-has-the-most-dialogue-wins/) - Today, Startrek.com posted Part 1 of an interview with Norman Spinrad, who wrote the classic Star Trek episode, "The Doomsday Machine." It turns out that someone in the cast had the power to eliminate dialogue from his fellow actors. It almost ruined a scene. Spinrad recalls, "While I’m on the set I see that William
- [Galileo magazines available](https://wrmilleronline.com/galileo-magazines-available-2/) - Copies of Galileo Magazine of Science & Fiction are now available at my online store. They are issues #8, 10, 11/12 and 13, all from 1978, featuring stories and interviews of science fiction authors. Click on the "Shop" button to peruse the many magazines ready for purchase.
- [Hungry Hungry Dinosaur!](https://wrmilleronline.com/hungry-hungry-dinosaur/) - From the Stan Winston Studio Archives, footage of the animatric T-Rex test for Jurassic Park: http://youtu.be/B4J9TBlFxAg
- [You have an army?  We have a Hulk.](https://wrmilleronline.com/you-have-an-army-we-have-a-hulk/) - Here's a nifty little ad promoting The Avengers movie, fresh from the Super Bowl: http://youtu.be/bGt-saFvkNk There's more footage from a German trailer featured here: http://youtu.be/h-qxBQm-4dg And here's a more recent trailer: http://youtu.be/tY9DnBNJFTI
- [The Recognition of Excellence](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-recognition-of-excellence/) - Sir Richard Taylor of Weta Workshop, which is currently producing the two Hobbit films, was presented with the New Zealander of the Year Award on February 17, local NZ time. Details here. The next day, as he returned to the studio, his employees gave him a rousing ovation. Richard talks about the honor in an
- [When Fans Know Better Than the Marketers](https://wrmilleronline.com/when-fans-know-better-than-the-marketers/) - Reaction has been reportedly ambivalent to the upcoming John Carter film, due to Disney's tepid trailers. Leave it to the fans to produce a better trailer. Even Andrew Stanton, the film's director, has given it his seal of approval. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BxeHQY1NuM&feature=player_embedded Click here for all the details.
- [Ode to 1980s Sci-fi Animation](https://wrmilleronline.com/ode-to-1980s-sci-fi-animation/) - Do you remember 1980s science fantasy cartoons, complete with cross-genre concepts, anthropomorphic superheroes, insufferable sidekicks and bubblegum rock theme songs? Remember cowboys in space (Bravestarr, Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers), animal-human hybrid heroes (Thundercats, Silverhawks), rock-and-roll dinosaurs (Denver, the Last Dinosaur) or dinosaurs from space (Dinosaucers)? The Animation Workshop from Denmark has produced a short
- [When a hero faces a real challenge](https://wrmilleronline.com/when-a-hero-faces-a-real-challenge/) - Princess Nine was a 26-episode series about a team of high school girls forming a baseball team, a male-dominated sport in Japan. The central character is Ryo Hayakawa, a gifted pitcher who inherited her talent from her famous father. She hones her talent throughout the series, but from the very beginning, she faces stiff competition
- [Merida vs. the Wimps](https://wrmilleronline.com/merida-vs-the-wimps/) - Here's the new trailer for Disney's Brave. No wonder Merida is so successful. She's up against wimps. http://youtu.be/JOmc2GzWtSE
- [President Harry S. Truman on America's Christian Heritage](https://wrmilleronline.com/president-harry-s-truman-on-americas-christian-heritage/) - Mr. Chairman, Dr. Pruden, my friends: I am happy to have the privilege of speaking to this meeting of the Washington Pilgrimage of American Churchmen. You have come to the Nation's Capital to visit its monuments and to look at the basic documents on which our Government was founded. Many people come to Washington to
- [Who wants to be a Mr. Bungle?](https://wrmilleronline.com/who-wants-to-be-a-mr-bungle/) - Comedian Paul Reubens used this educational film as a laugh-getter for The Pee-wee Herman Show: http://youtu.be/KnTGulIZZTE "Is that a big piece of cake or what?"
- [MetLife's Animation Jam](https://wrmilleronline.com/metlifes-animation-jam/) - MetLife's Superbowl 2012 commercial tweaks some chords of nostalgia. Though some of the animation is awkward, it's still entertaining. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=j1RCplpVaQ0
- [The Coming of Tron Uprising](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-coming-of-tron-uprising/) - Coming this summer on Disney XD: Tron Uprising, a prequel series to Tron Uprising. Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Sakyg8srKU
- [Annie Awards 2012](https://wrmilleronline.com/2141/) - Tonight, the International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, presents the 39th annual Annie Awards at UCLA's Royce Hall. Live streaming of the Annies begins at 7:00 Pacific Standard Time. Watch it here. The Animation Guild is also hosting the streaming here. The program book is online here. This year's presenters include Judy Greer, JK Simmons, James
- [Happy Year of the Dragon](https://wrmilleronline.com/happy-year-of-the-dragon-3/) - It's the ultimate sand dragon! Top photo by Chris Cho.
- [How to Create a Children's eBook](https://wrmilleronline.com/how-to-create-a-childrens-ebook-2/) - Recent advances in technology now allow children's book writers/illustrators to publish their work in ebook format both in color, and with animation. Hazel Mitchell (below) shares how she does it here. Darcy Pattison, author of How to Write a Children's Book, provides an excerpt, "Does ePub Change the 32-page Illustrated Picture Book?" here.
- [Advertised Burgers vs. The Real Thing](https://wrmilleronline.com/advertised-burgers-vs-the-real-thing/) - Have you ever been enticed by the tasty-looking burgers, tacos or subway sandwiches you see in ads, only to end up disappointed by what the restaurant actually sells? Here's a site with a side-by-side comparison.
- [Bobbie Wygant Spotlights The Empire Strikes Back](https://wrmilleronline.com/bobbie-wygant-spotlights-the-empire-strikes-back/) - Here's a 1980 special on The Empire Strikes Back by Bobbie Wygant of KXAS-TV Ft. Worth, featuring interviews with the cast and director Irvin Kershner. David Prowse talks about the differences in the Darth Vader costumes he wore in Star Wars and Empire. (Ignore the annoying beep at the beginning of the tape.) http://vimeo.com/27626805
- [The Queen's Christmas Message, 2011](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-queens-christmas-message-2011/) - From Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of England, a Christmas message, recorded December 9, 2011, presented December 25, 2011: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olEp_3Spc1g The text is provided here. Here is an excerpt: Finding hope in adversity is one of the themes of Christmas. Jesus was born into a world full of fear. The angels came to frightened shepherds
- [Christmas Greetings from Katie McGrath, 2011](https://wrmilleronline.com/christmas-greetings-from-katie-mcgrath-2011/) - From the lovely Katie McGrath, one of the stars in BBC's Merlin: http://youtu.be/YB_czrC86Jc
- [President Harry S. Truman, Christmas 1952](https://wrmilleronline.com/president-harry-s-truman-christmas-1952/) - Remarks Upon Lighting the National Community Christmas Tree. December 24, 1952 My fellow Americans: As we light this National Christmas tree tonight, here on the White House lawn-as all of us light our own Christmas trees in our own homes--we remember another night long ago. Then a Child was born in a stable. A star
- [King Arthur Losing the War on Fat](https://wrmilleronline.com/king-arthur-losing-the-war-on-fat/) - Oh, dear. Looks like Merlin's diet plan hasn't made much of an impact on King Arthur. Too many feasts are enlarging his equator. From Merlin, "The Sword and the Stone, Part One," on BBC One December 17: http://youtu.be/Mho5rte8Jb8
- [What Christmas is All About](https://wrmilleronline.com/what-christmas-is-all-about/) - Courtesy of Charles Schulz, Bill Melendez and the Peanuts gang: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYexxEAl8Io&feature=share
- [The Doctor's Christmas Sleigh Ride](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-doctors-christmas-sleigh-ride/) - Here's The Doctor on a sleigh ride as he did it for the United Kingdom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRpDzvp_nXE And as he did it for the United States: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xngjURlIAfQ Ho-ho-ho!
- [The Doctor and Christmas Presents](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-doctor-and-christmas-presents/) - Here's another Christmas 2009 greeting from The Doctor and BBC One: http://youtu.be/3WIReq6B434
- [Power On!](https://wrmilleronline.com/power-on-2/) - On Friday, December 9, some of the filmmakers behind Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future gathered at the Dark Delicacies store in Burbank, California, to promote the recent release of the DVD collection. The attendees included (below, right to left): Larry DiTillio (Writer), J. Michael Straczynski (Head Writer), Timothy Dunigan (Captain Jonathan Power),
- [Merry Christmas from The Doctor](https://wrmilleronline.com/merry-christmas-from-the-doctor/) - From 2009, Christmas greetings from David Tennant as The Doctor: http://youtu.be/D-q9wzrXW3o
- [Terri Rose Baynton's New Book](https://wrmilleronline.com/terri-rose-bayntons-new-book/) - Martin Baynton's family was involved in the production of The WotWots. Martin is co-creator of the show, as well as the Narrator (except in the UK), the voice of SpottyWot, and a writer. His son Theo directed the episodes, and his daughter Terri Rose wrote over half the episodes in the first two seasons. During
- [Secrets of the WotWots](https://wrmilleronline.com/secrets-of-the-wotwots/) - On New Zealand's Good Morning Show on TV One, Martin Baynton dropped by to talk about The WotWots, revealing behind-the-scenes details and motivations for making the series. What are the secrets behind such an appealing show? See for yourself.
- [Sir Richard Taylor Presents The WotWots](https://wrmilleronline.com/sir-richard-taylor-presents-the-wotwots/) - From the makers of The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, The Hobbit duology, Rise of the Planet of the Apes and The Adventures of TinTin comes a delightful series for kids of all ages, a pair of fun-loving and curious aliens exploring the wildlife on our world. Weta Workshop's Richard Taylor presents The WotWots
- [Dancing with the WotWots!](https://wrmilleronline.com/dancing-with-the-wotwots/) - Have you ever seen a WotWot dance? If not, you can now. From the first season: http://youtu.be/je6IEacrIUo
- [When Spider-Man Needed Help](https://wrmilleronline.com/when-spider-man-needed-help/) - From 2008, a CG-animation short featuring Spider-Man, Iron Man and the Hulk. Pretty impressive! http://youtu.be/UCmhdIAHmGs
- [Harrison Ford talks about Star Wars with Bobbie Wygant, 1977](https://wrmilleronline.com/harrison-ford-talks-about-star-wars-with-bobbie-wygant-1977/) - In June 1977, entertainment reporters were flown to 20th Century-Fox in California to conduct interviews with the cast of Star Wars. Bobbie Wygant, of KXAS-TV Ft. Worth, spoke with Harrison Ford: http://vimeo.com/13336321
- [U.S. Continental Congress Thanksgiving Resolution, October 18, 1780.](https://wrmilleronline.com/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](https://wrmilleronline.com/pudseys-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!](https://wrmilleronline.com/pudsey-conquers-camelot/) - If Pudsey doesn't get his money, this is what will happen to Camelot: http://youtu.be/vJhixrsFO1Y
- [Words to Avoid](https://wrmilleronline.com/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: http://youtu.be/IV-mE-iKDqI
- [Sir Leon and Sir Percival -- in Person!](https://wrmilleronline.com/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
- [How to get King Arthur out of bed](https://wrmilleronline.com/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
- [The Hall of Hush](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-hall-of-hush/) - So what could be funnier than the Cone of Silence? The Hall of Hush, from Get Smart, Again! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV-NkDZz7fQ&feature=youtu.be
- [The Cone of Silence](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-cone-of-silence/) - A popular recurring gag for Get Smart! was the use of The Cone of Silence -- which never worked. Hear for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1eUIK9CihA&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWtPPWi6OMQ&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsNR9FnxOdY&feature=youtu.be
- [Sir Mike of Breakfast visits Merlin](https://wrmilleronline.com/sir-mike-of-breakfast-visits-merlin/) - To call attention to the new season of Merlin, BBC One's Breakfast program sent presenter Mike Bushell, in Camelot garb, to interact with the cast on location in France. Interesting way to promote a show. Here it is: http://youtu.be/y6MbfFchK9o
- [The Loss of Earl Kress](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-loss-of-earl-kress/) - I had a huge shock today. I learned, through Facebook, about the passing of one of the great writer-historians in the animation industry, Earl Kress. Jerry Beck at Cartoon Brew, Mark Evanier at Newsfromme.com and Steve Hulett at The Animation Guild pay tribute to a man who will sorely be missed. Here's one of my
- [The Tax Collector from Space!](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-tax-collector-from-space-2/) - With the exception of about a dozen copies of Return of the Jedi Weekly, today I finished cataloging the Marvel Comics issues of Star Wars in both the U.S. and in the United Kingdom, for my Star Wars Reference Guide. In acquiring Star Wars comics, I've had to purchase sets to fill in the holes
- ["Head-Hopping" in Fiction](https://wrmilleronline.com/head-hopping-in-fiction/) - Author/editor Ray Rhamey objects to authors "head-hopping," that is, obtrusively changing the point-of-view from one character to another in the narrative. For his blog, "Flogging the Quill," he asked an executive editor of a New York publisher what he thought about the matter, here. Further comments from executive editor "Mad Max" Perkins, an unnamed "top
- [What does a Krayt Dragon sound like?](https://wrmilleronline.com/what-does-a-krayt-dragon-sound-like/) - In the original Star Wars, a tribe of Sandpeople have clobbered Luke Skywalker and are stripping his landspeeder. Ben Kenobi frightens them away by imitating the cry of a Krayt Dragon. George Lucas changed the Krayt Dragon noise for the 2011 Blu-Ray version. Listen for yourself. Which is the better version? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yxuDU8gims&feature=youtu.be
- [The Prisoner's Fall Out](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-prisoners-fall-out/) - Patrick McGoohan discusses the final episode of The Prisoner in this interview from The Prisoner Files, from 1984. Here it is: http://youtu.be/gMLly2u6xA4
- [The Secret of Rover](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-secret-of-rover/) - In this English documentary, The Prisoner Files, Patrick McGoohan discusses the genesis of the spherical Rover, guardian-enforcer for The Village. Note: Some clips shown during this interview contain scenes of intense drama. http://youtu.be/J_DRXAf0iGI
- [I Am Not a Number](https://wrmilleronline.com/i-am-not-a-number/) - After Secret Agent/Danger Man, actor Patrick McGoohan co-created his next series, The Prisoner. In it, his character is a British secret agent who resigns from his job because "I know too much." He is kidnapped, held captive in a place called The Village, and labeled Number Six. The Village was run by Number Two. But
- [The Theme to Danger Man](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-theme-to-danger-man/) - Secret Agent was made as Danger Man in England. Edwin Astley composed the theme for the second series/season, entitled "High Wire." Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ9o6fakHqk Music from Danger Man, Secret Agent and The Prisoner was sold on vinyl records, and can be heard on the internet here.
- [Secret Agent Man](https://wrmilleronline.com/secret-agent-man/) - Johnny Rivers provided the opening theme to the U.S. edition of Secret Agent, starring Patrick McGoohan. "Secret Agent Man"'s lyrics, "They've given you a number and taken 'way your name" are said to have inspired McGoohan for his next series, The Prisoner. http://youtu.be/6iaR3WO71j4
- [The Opening of Jonny Quest--in 3D](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-opening-of-jonny-quest-in-3d/) - Roger D. Evans has reproduced the original Jonny Quest opening as a labor-of-love stop-motion extravaganza. Take a look: http://vimeo.com/28278839
- [The Disney Videos of Jim Korkis](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-disney-videos-of-jim-korkis/) - In July this year, animation historian and Disney expert Jim Korkis hosted a video, “Walter E. Disney’s Love of Steam Trains,” which can be found here: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/news/steam-trains/ Now he has another video he wrote and narrated, “The Fabric of Holiday Storytelling at Epcot,” online here: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/news/hatw-video-2011/ Jim talks about the Holiday Storytellers at Epcot, and
- [Jymn Magon Explodes Story Outlines](https://wrmilleronline.com/jymn-magon-explodes-story-outlines/) - Jymn Magon, co-creator of Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears, is a talented producer and storyteller whose website can be found here. When writing for television, writers develop a script beginning with springboard, then progressing with premise, outline, first draft script and final draft script. Jymn examines the outline phase in this enlightening article here.
- [Weird Al Yankovic's "Yoda"](https://wrmilleronline.com/weird-al-yankovics-yoda/) - http://youtu.be/4mvmjH8qKOQ
- [Thirty Years of APATOONS](https://wrmilleronline.com/thirty-years-of-apatoons-2/) - Thirty years ago, animation fans Don Markstein and GiGi Dane began an amateur press association—an "apa"—devoted to the enjoyment and study of animated cartoons. This was APATOONS. A maximum of 30 members would send copies of their 'zines to a Central Mailer, who would then circulate copies among the membership. Copies were not made available
- [The Animation Swiss Army Knife](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-animation-swiss-army-knife-3/) - My good friend Lance Falk has just launched his website, here. Lance is known as Animation's "Swiss Army Knife." Why? Because he's talented in nearly every facet of animation production. He's handled the jobs of being a writer, prop designer, production assistant, model cleanup artist, model designer, series model coordinator, post production associate producer, post-producer
- [Chris Sanders Talks About "Big Bear"](https://wrmilleronline.com/chris-sanders-talks-about-big-bear-2/) - When Cartoon Brew called attention to The Big Bear Aircraft Company, written and illustrated by Chris Sanders, a number of readers responded including Sanders himself. "Golly, " Sanders wrote, "I never thought I’d see that thing on the internet. I really wish I could re-do those drawings right about now. "I read some of the
- [Eyrie](https://wrmilleronline.com/eyrie/) - Eyrie, a CalArts student film by David Wolter. Marvelous. http://youtu.be/Q5jcSCDr2BM
- [The Big Bear Aircraft Company](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-big-bear-aircraft-company-2/) - In 1989, Chris Sanders--who would later direct Lilo and Stitch and How to Train Your Dragon--wrote and illustrated a story that served as a metaphor for the animation industry. Read it here.
- [Gary Kurtz: The Audience is Everyone](https://wrmilleronline.com/gary-kurtz-the-audience-is-everyone/) - In researching for my Star Wars book, I find interesting comments all the time. Here's an observation from producer Gary Kurtz. Interviewer John Brosnan asked how difficult it had been to make a movie that would appeal to both children and adults. Kurtz's reply: "Well, it never used to be difficult at all. In fact,
- [Life After Dudley](https://wrmilleronline.com/life-after-dudley/) - Although production ended for Dudley the Dragon, showbiz life continued for his creators and producers. Peter Williamson and Ira Levy's company, Breakthrough Entertainment, expanded its television production to an impressive degree. Today, according to their website, they have produced over 2600 half-hours of programming, licensed to broadcasters in over 200 territories. Their digital media division
- [A New Beginning?](https://wrmilleronline.com/a-new-beginning/) - The Adventures of Dudley the Dragon ceased production in 1997. No DVDs have been released. For fourteen years, the property languished, existing only in reruns. In 2008, Breakthrough licensed the series for broadcast on APTN (Aboriginal Peoples Television Network) in Canada, and in 2009, through Ameba.tv for the internet. Will the duh-ragon and his friends
- [Finale](https://wrmilleronline.com/finale/) - In the denouement, our friends relax at a campfire, with Sally wrapping up her story. "And while it was true that Dudley never actually saw a dragon, he did find out who his true dragon friends really were." They look at the moon, and see the faces of Dudley's true dragon friends that he's had
- [Just Desserts](https://wrmilleronline.com/just-desserts/) - Dudley, Sally and Julia leave Mezmra behind bars. The occupant of the box will release him after they are "long gone." He and Mezmra have, shall we say, a funny exchange. Mezmra could easily squeeze through the bars, but he had nowhere to go. Only three minutes remained for the episode—for the entire series, in
- [Robins to the Rescue](https://wrmilleronline.com/robins-to-the-rescue/) - The next day, Dudley is still chasing the moon. He runs into Mr. and Mrs. Robin, Charles and Tiffany, who have been looking for him. They've been worried. He's far away from home and far away from friends. Mrs. Robin asks him to come home and she'll make a nice strong cup of dragonberry tea.
- [Deal with the Devil](https://wrmilleronline.com/deal-with-the-devil-2/) - "As luck would have it, Dudley came across a mysterious fortune teller." The Great Mezmra is astonished to see this big green rarity of nature. And he's delighted. He vigorously shakes Dudley's right hand (which is interesting, since the body puppet's right hand is usually dysfunctional). Dudley asks Mezmra if he's seen another dragon. "I'd
- [The Great Mercer](https://wrmilleronline.com/the-great-mercer/) - Peter Williamson and Ira Levy of Breakthrough Films and Television wanted comedian Rick Mercer to host their new TV series, It Seems Like Yesterday. At the time, Mercer had gained a reputation from his stage plays and a CBC TV series, This Hour Has 22 Minutes (1993-2001). Williamson said, "Although Rick's in his 20s, he
- [Dreaming of Dragons](https://wrmilleronline.com/dreaming-of-dragons/) - Usually song-and-dance routines, when placed in a drama or comedy, are intrusive. They interrupt the narrative. They suck you right out of the story. The "fourth wall" is broken and viewers become aware that, "Oh, it's just a TV show." It's for good reason they are called "showstoppers." In Dudley the Dragon, the stories were
- [Lo, There Shall be … a Villain!](https://wrmilleronline.com/lo-there-shall-be-…-a-villain/) - Dudley was the last dragon. Dudley's quest was to find another dragon. In the world of Dudley the Dragon, this would be an easy accomplishment. The forest was magical. It had Chloe, a fairy godmother. It had at least two wishing wells. Dudley could wish on a shooting star or pick a four-leaf clover. A
- [Sir Richard Taylor's Latest Honor](https://wrmilleronline.com/sir-richard-taylors-latest-honor/) - It's with extreme pleasure to report Richard Taylor's Honorary Doctorate for Fine Arts presented to him by Massey University of New Zealand. See it for yourself: http://youtu.be/BkOJmzanab8 Then see local NZ news coverage here. Richard is a wonderful man. I wish him hearty congratulations and best wishes for continued success.
- [What Children Think Makes a Great Cartoon](https://wrmilleronline.com/what-children-think-makes-a-great-cartoon/) - In 2001 the British Film Institute surveyed kids on their favorite cartoons and cartoon characters. Here are the results. Five essential ingredients for successful animated characters: They should make children laugh or feel happy - with their different looks, funny voices, use of imitable catchphrases; They should expand children's imaginations by blurring fantasy and reality
- [Dragon with a Handicap](https://wrmilleronline.com/dragon-with-a-handicap/) - In the first season, Dudley sauntered around the woods with his right arm constantly resting on his chest. Likewise, the same thing had happened with Big Bird on Sesame Street. "When we first started, the first few months, his right arm was pinned to his side, so that it looked like Big Bird had a
- [Word Counts in Children's Books](https://wrmilleronline.com/word-counts-in-childrens-books/) - One advantage of being a member of SCBWI-Los Angeles, and a member of their listserv, is receiving tips from the writing community. Literary agent Jennifer Laughran has just posted her recommendations for word counts in various fiction categories. Noted for future reference.
- [What Editors are Looking For Today](https://wrmilleronline.com/what-editors-are-looking-for-today/) - We interrupt our Dudley the Dragon coverage for this item of interest. Children's book author and agent Mandy Hubbard has compiled a list of what editors are looking for today. Read about the latest trends here.
- [Kindle Journey](https://wrmilleronline.com/kindle-journey/) - Children's book writer Lupe Fernandez has self-published an ebook, The Wooden Men. He's making it available through Amazon's Kindle Direct service. He discusses his journey into Kindle publishing at The Pen and Ink Blog. An interesting account.
- [Almost There](https://wrmilleronline.com/almost-there/) - Hello, everyone! Construction of this website is almost complete. Fantasy artist Diana Levin is doing the nuts and bolts of the website design, and I'm grateful for her help. John Grusd is a producer, director, and gifted photographer who took my pictures. You'll see the corner photo change every time you visit the home page.
- [First Sale](https://wrmilleronline.com/first-sale/) - I sold my first magazine today! 267 items, most of them Star Wars-related, are now available for purchase. Some include coverage of Star Trek and other science fiction productions. Other publications-for-sale feature cars, models, and other hobbies. Click on the "Shop" button, then the "Catagories" button, and select the category closest to your interest. Thanks

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- [Star Trek](https://wrmilleronline.com/star-wars-stumpers/star-trek/) - Science-Fiction Stumpers: Star Trek—The Motion Picture by W. R. Miller For years Star Trek fans had waited for Star Trek—The Motion Picture. Was it worth the wait? Test your trivia skills by selecting the best answer to each of the following questions: 1. Three Klingon battlecruisers confront an alien space cloud of enormous power. This
- [Battlestar Galactica](https://wrmilleronline.com/star-wars-stumpers/battlestar-galactica/) - Science-Fiction Stumpers: Battlestar Galactica by W. R. Miller What have you learned from Battlestar Galactica, the 1978 series starring Lorne Greene? Choose the best answer to each of the following questions. Don't worry; the answers will be provided after the test. Note: Cheaters will be fired down the launch tubes … without a Viper! 1.
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