tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52446474502370149112024-03-12T18:10:26.750-07:00Blue Sky DisneyHonor Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05346050126873050983noreply@blogger.comBlogger2798125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-30254491752578342642013-12-26T07:55:00.000-08:002013-12-26T16:04:39.347-08:00Hello, Goodbye, How Are Things...<br />
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Well Guys the holidays are upon us...<br />
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Such a time is busy for anyone and everyone, but for me it has been hard to keep track of the daily duties family life imposes on you. I was hoping to put a few more posts out before the end, but have only managed one. I'll hopefully have more time in the new year, but I don't plan any more posting in the new year here. At least for a while.<br />
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That's the bad news.<br />
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Now, here's the (somewhat) good news.<br />
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I've had an overwhelming outpouring of love from readers and friends alike. I've even had offers from other sites to write for them. Surprising messages of support and proposals have been sent that are truly touching. I wanted to let you know that I have actually accepted an offer to periodically contribute columns from another website that has graciously allowed me to do so at my convenience.<br />
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Starting sometime in January I will have columns/articles start appearing on <a href="http://tor.com/">Tor.com</a> which you will be able to read. Tor.com is the internet site for Tor Books which focuses in science fiction, fantasy, pop-culture and the site focuses on these and other genres (although I was told that a certain Disney perspective was missing.). I know many people replied to me that they will miss my opinion/stories/rumors/news and here is your chance to still see them/me again (kinda). I don't know how often I will post, but I have the freedom to post at my discretion. And if you like what I post and want more then let the folks over at Tor.com know.<br />
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Hopefully this will be good news to some on you. It will be a way for you to keep up and in contact with me over the upcoming months. We may be displaced, but we won't permanently be disbanded as a community of Disney/pop-culture lovers.<br />
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With that I will temporarily say goodbye and thank you for all your support...Honor Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05346050126873050983noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-46260733645958554082013-12-06T18:18:00.000-08:002013-12-07T22:23:31.641-08:00Free Of The Mountain...<br />
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Famed Archaeologist freed from unknown red tape...<br />
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Been keeping an eye on things even though I haven't posted lately. I said I'd try to do a few posts before Blue Sky goes quite for a while. This story is enough to make my fingers reach for the keyboard. I'm sure you've heard the news, and if you haven't why are you reading this?<br />
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When The <a href="http://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/">Walt Disney Company</a> bought <a href="http://lucasfilm.com/">Lucasfilm</a> last year, it was primarily for the <a href="http://starwars.com/">Star Wars</a> franchise. But <span style="color: #999999;">George Lucas</span>' company has many other valuable properties, but none more valuable besides <a href="http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Luke_Skywalker%E2%80%8E">Luke Skywalker</a> than the <a href="http://indianajones.com/">Man in the Hat</a>. Many people thought that the <a href="http://disney.com/">Mouse</a> would not do anything with the iconic character because of entanglement of distribution rights that belong, not to it but to <a href="http://paramount.com/">Paramount Pictures</a>.<br />
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Sure, Disney owned the character, but to distribute it they had to go through the original studio that Lucas and Spielberg partnered with back in 1979. This all comes from a deal that then Paramount executive <span style="color: #999999;">Michael Eisner</span> made with the two wunderkind storytellers. Many people thought that <span style="color: #999999;">Iger</span> and the Mouse Suits around him wouldn't want to deal with the hassle of the previous contracts and hoops the studio would have to jump through.<br />
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According to <a href="http://variety.com/2013/film/news/disney-acquires-indiana-jones-rights-from-paramount-1200927216/">Variety</a> today, the <a href="http://disneymovies.com/">Walt Disney Studios</a> has negotiated an agreement with Paramount Pictures where the new owner has distribution rights to all new films related to the classic adventure. Paramount does retain distribution rights to the original four films, and will receive a percentage of the profits from any new films of this valuable franchise.<br />
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Although this doesn't mean that <span style="color: #999999;">Walt Disney Pictures</span> has a Indiana Jones film in the pipeline, it does clear the way for one. And with <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000148/%E2%80%8E">Harrison Ford</a>'s interest in playing the character again it looks like the green light could soon be given, if it hasn't already been. Hopefully they will play this smart and hire the right people for it. No more space aliens even if it fits the 1950s Red Scare time period. I would immediately get <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001410/%E2%80%8E">Lawrence Kasda</a>n to brainstorm ideas with <span style="color: #999999;">Kathleen Kennedy</span> and George Lucas over the coming months.<br />
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Once a great idea is approved, hire someone who is capable of creating great screenplays like <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0698873/%E2%80%8E">Mark Protosevich</a> or the hot flavor-of-the-month <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1334526/%E2%80%8E">Simon Kinberg</a>. Any film that they make would likely be Ford's last adventure as the character since he is 72 years old and I can't imagine him in a sixth film because it would probably involve a wheelchair. Let's face it, if there's an Indy VI then the MacGuffin will have to search for him instead of the other way around.<br />
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I'm sure after that Disney will want to continue such a valuable creation, but it leaves me fearful of the character's future. Sure, I would love to see an Indiana Jones Animated Series, or maybe an Indiana Jones animated film. But Harrison Ford IS <span style="color: #999999;">Indiana Jones</span>. Just like he IS <span style="color: #999999;">Han Solo</span>. It's hard to imagine anyone with his form of masculinity playing those characters. Then again, I guess it would be hard for some to have pictured anyone taking over James Bond from Sean Connery, but someone did. Many, many times.<br />
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It might just be my soft spot for the portrayal he created in the character that sprang forth from his performance, but I have trouble imagining a future reboot/reinterpretation of the whip carrying, pistol packing, hat wearing archaeologist from America. It could happen, and it likely will. But it won't be the hero from the past, his, yours or mine. Sometimes it's hard to let go of things, even when you know it's right. People, characters, and events seem to attach themselves to your heart and create a bond that is hard to separate.<br />
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Six years of posts...<br />
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It's hard to believe that it's been that many years. Over 3200 posts. Wow. When I started this website, this blog, it was just with the intention of filling time with one of my many loves.<br />
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It has blossomed and become far more than I could've ever imagined. I have met many people because of it. I have experienced the joy of readers literally across the world from it. And I must thank all of you for the enrichment that you have given me. Over the years I've become friends with many of you, and friendly with most of you, and I wish to thank all of you for your patronage, for your comments, and for your compliments.<br />
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Unfortunately, as I've mentioned before sometimes the real world takes precedence. And this is one of those cases. Over the past couple of months it has been very difficult to publish post on a normal basis. Sadly, I don't see that improving anytime in the near future with personal life tending to take more more of my time. So it is with that in mind that I have come to a difficult position. One that I don't like, but have chosen nonetheless.<br />
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In a few weeks I will be taking a break from Blue Sky Disney for the foreseeable future. I don't know exactly when it will be that I would return and start posting again; it might be a while. The website should still be up and you have a vast trove of articles that you can choose to look through for a rumor, history and love of all things Disney, entertainment, and beyond. If you do have trouble accessing the site simply go to the original site where it all began six years ago: www.blueskydisney.blogspot.com and everything should be fine there.<br />
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Hopefully, there are still a few more post to come, but much of what I wanted to write and many rumors and secrets I wanted to reveal will unfortunately have to wait. I leave you with a collection of work that I've loved, and I hope that you will always love it as well. I simply want you to know that all of you have my deepest appreciation for every click you have made to create what Blue Sky Disney has become. I hope to return to writing in the future, but I don't know when that will be and I don't want to make any promises I can't keep. When will this happen? I'll give my standard answer.<br />
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Time will tell...Honor Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05346050126873050983noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-24836572193979541902013-11-15T17:19:00.000-08:002013-11-15T17:32:06.483-08:00Telling & Teasing A Tale Of The Dark Fairy...<br />
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So we've now got a idea of what the world of "<a href="http://m.imdb.com/title/tt1587310/">Maleficent</a>" reveal to us...<br />
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And it looks a lot like the animated film. "<a href="http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0053285/">Sleeping Beauty</a>". Only in live-action. The one sheet we got yesterday was just a head shot of Jolie with horned headgear on full display. The <a href="http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=704EXbJ-b5k&feature=youtu.be&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D704EXbJ-b5k%26feature%3Dyoutu.be">trailer</a> was much more expansive, revealing a detail and quality that hopefully will be backed up by an equally impressive script. And as that script was worked on by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Dini">Paul Dini</a> I have hope that it will be great considering Dini's strong stories involving female characters.<br />
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It looks like the <a href="http://disney.com/">Mouse</a> is going to be giving us presents for years to come...<br />
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Maybe that post should say specials, as in plural. Between the three episode films, which will now obviously be out in December and the two spinoff films which will most likely come out during the holidays as well, we will have at least five years of joyous Christmas gifts to open. Essentially, five holiday specials over five years. And thankfully, no sign of Bea Arthur anywhere.<br />
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Those of you hiding in a hole probably don't know about the recent announcement of the release date of "Episode VII" being December 18, 2015. Now the three people that didn't know actually do. I know that some of the hard-core purist will be upset that a May release date is not in the cards, but I prefer the film to be good and later, then bad and a slave to tradition. <br />
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The Lucasfilm Suits know that we don't want another disappointment like we got when the Prequels debuted. J.J. Abrams and his crew are working hard to make sure we get the film we deserve, not the one some fans fear. Being as Abrams is a fan, we shouldn't have to worry as much. The absence of the Jedi Master will make sure the minds are not clouded in the creation of this new chapter in the galaxy. No more Jar Jars, no Midi-chlorians, please.<br />
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Starting next year we'll be getting new content for the next six years. Star Wars Rebels will bridge us between this year and the 2015 debut of the Sequel Trilogy. I have a feeling after "Episode IX", they might take a breather, but there should be periodic films every two or three years from then on. Star Wars, specifically new Star Wars theatrical adventures should be a part of our future for decades to come. For fans of the series, and science fiction/science fantasy fans and geeks the world over it's great news. Now if we can just get the Prequels released in a special edition that takes out all the bad parts.<br />
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Sadly, that would mean that "Episode I" wouldn't be very long...Honor Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05346050126873050983noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-13441755722969744312013-11-07T14:09:00.000-08:002013-11-11T12:27:02.699-08:00The Dark World Of Television...<br />
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There seems to be a lot of collusion in the Marvel Cinematic Universe...<br />
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While DC Entertainment seems to be still struggling to make their plans solidify, Mighty Marvel marches on. The newly started DC Cinematic Universe will extend only to films, while their television shows both animated and live-action are two other separate worlds. Marvel Studios on the other hand, seems to be including most of their live-action as one whole universe. While letting the animation department be its own world, it too though has influences with the MCU.<br />
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Many of you saw the announcement that an upcoming episode of "Agents of Shield" will tie in directly to the latest Marvel Studios film, "Thor: The Dark World". This also stands to reason that the upcoming Marvel Studios film, "Captain America: Winter Soldier" will also play an important role in the series should AOS get a green light for a season two. Even more so when "Avengers: Age of Ultron" rages across the screen. It turns out it was a good thing making Marvel's first series a part of the MCU. Or maybe it was just unbelievable luck? Either way, there appears to be a lot more of it coming down the line.<br />
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With the monstrous deal signed with Netflix, Disney has placed on Marvel into an even broader playing field with even more platforms to distribute their brand. And the shows appear to be connected to the main universe as well. Which means, we might see crossovers with other shows and possibly even additional movies. It appears they've adapted a strategy for television similar to their successful film plan. While Marvel Studios started out with Ironman and built up various characters until they had a group that could form the Avengers, these television heroes are each building until they become a group of their own, "The Defenders". Television-sized of course.<br />
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Starting off first with Daredevil, then Luke Cage, Iron Fist and ultimately Jessica Jones, these grittier heroes will embark upon an area of the Marvel Universe not seen so far. It will also be the introduction of Marvel's first superhero characters with secret identities. Something that the films avoided so far. Unlike DC with their "Arrow" series, their "Flash" spin-off series, or their upcoming Hour Man show, these characters will be in the same universe as The Mighty Thor and The First Avenger. There might even be a tie-in/crossover with Agents of Shield. Although that could prove difficult since the AOS series is designed as a family show, and these four series (+miniseries) will be of at least a slightly more mature content than offerings on networks. It's an exciting time right now for Marvel fans, comic book fans, and geeks in general.<br />
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It's hard for a DC Guy like myself to say, but Marvel really is doing a pounding on the former National Periodicals right now...<br />
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Looks like Batman will be looking for a new Batcave...<br />
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It isn't too surprising with almost every other part of DC Entertainment in California along with Suit/Creatives Geoff Johns and Jim Lee already West Coast planted. For those that haven't heard or didn't care, DC Comics has announced it is moving out of New York City. Burbank, California will be the new home of the famed comic company. This also happens to be the home of the company's owner, Warner Bros.<br />
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The plan is a gradual one which won't be completed until 2015. We don't know how creative decisions will be affected by hue change. Will Superman tanning himself in Malibu make him less likely to travel around saving lives? Inquiring minds want to know!<br />
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Here's the internal e-mail that DC Comics suits sent out to their employees explaining the decision:<br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">As I hope you know, I and the entire DCE exec team work hard to offer transparency about as much of our business plans and results as we possibly and responsibly can. In an effort to continue to do that where possible and to ensure you are hearing news from us, rather than a third party, I am proactively reaching out to you this afternoon to share news about our business.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: #0b5394;">I can confirm that plans are in the works to centralize DCE’s operations in 2015. Next week, the Exec Team will be in New York for a series of meetings to walk everyone through the plans to relocate the New York operations to Burbank. The move is not imminent and we will have more than a year to work with the entire company on a smooth transition for all of us, personally and professionally. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: #0b5394;">Everyone on the New York staff will be offered an opportunity to join their Burbank colleagues and those details will be shared with you individually, comprehensively and thoughtfully next week. Meeting notifications will be sent tomorrow to ensure the roll out of this information and how it affects the company and you personally.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: #0b5394;">We know this will be a big change for people and we will work diligently to make this as smooth and seamless a transition as possible. </span></div>
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I'm wondering where Bruce Wayne's new West Coast digs are...Honor Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05346050126873050983noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-83826026214194503972013-10-27T19:05:00.001-07:002013-10-28T16:50:39.006-07:00Multiple Solos...<br />
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Yes, if it wasn't for rumors we would have no news at all...<br />
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Well, that's not entirely true. We did have the announcement last week that <span style="color: #999999;">Michael Arndt</span> was moving on from his work on <a href="http://starwars.com/">Star Wars</a> and <a href="http://m.imdb.com/name/nm0009190/">J.J. Abrams</a> and <a href="http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Original_trilogy">OT</a> scribe <a href="http://m.imdb.com/name/nm0001410/">Lawrence Kasdan</a> would do the heavy lifting the rest of the journey. Now comes an interesting rumor about a certain space smuggler. <br />
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<a href="http://www.jedinews.co.uk/">Jedi News</a> is <a href="http://www.jedinews.co.uk/news/news.aspx?newsID=14102">reporting</a> that the deal to have <span style="color: #999999;">Han Solo</span> in the<a href="http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Sequel_trilogy"> Sequel Trilogy</a> has been finalized. And by that, it would include more than just "<a href="http://m.imdb.com/title/tt2488496/">Episode VII</a>". So the stuck-up, half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf-herder could wind up being seen in the entire trilogy. At least he'll be seen in "EpisodeVII" and "<span style="color: #999999;">Episode VIII</span>" if the rumors are to be believed.<br />
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From the Bothans I've talked to say that Ford was looking for finality to his character. The resolution the actor wanted in "<span style="color: #666666;">Return of the Jedi</span>" appears to have been the price for his signing on. Those of you that don't know what I'm talking about can simply Google it. That said, I would have thought it only requires one film. I guess they want to stretch the character out over a longer period. Could this be the reason for Abrams and Kasdan's taking control of the current/final drafts?<br />
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It was also noted that the actor wanted a guarantee of "<a href="http://indianajones.com/">Indiana Jones</a> <span style="color: #666666;">and the Quest for the Platinum Wheelchair</span>". The article says he didn't achieve that. This doesn't mean I'm against another Man in Hat film, it just means after the last adventure I'm a little worried about seeing an aging archeologists and his unconvincing spawn of a Mutt. How about a prequel to <a href="http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0367882/">Crystal Skull</a> so as to not have to deal with that?<br />
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But I'm looking forward to seeing the <a href="http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Millennium_Falcon">Millenium Falcon</a>'s owner again...Honor Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05346050126873050983noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-69970711552528491242013-10-26T01:24:00.000-07:002013-10-28T22:15:15.727-07:00"NO"ing Your Enemy...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After five episodes of "<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5244647450237014911#editor/target=post;postID=6997071155252849124;onPublishedMenu=posts;onClosedMenu=posts;postNum=3;src=postname">Agents of Shield</a>" it's time to start figuring out who the threat is…<br />
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The ultra, super-secret, global espionage organization known as <a href="http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/S.H.I.E.L.D.">S.H.I.E.L.D. </a>has many missions and many threats, but who is the nemesis of the new television series? When the series began it was thought that the hactivist organization known as "<a href="http://agentsofshield.wikia.com/wiki/Rising_Tide">The Rising Tide</a>" would develop into the primary threat, but that has not happened. Tide has turned out to be, so far, the <a href="http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Cinematic_Universe">Marvel Cinematic Universe</a> equivalent of Greenpeace/Anonymous. Essentially a group with an agenda, but not a worldwide threat to freedom. <br />
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So who is that threat?<br />
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Who is the group that is researching the <a href="http://marvel.com/universe/Extremis">Extremis</a> Serum? Who is the one distrubuting the Centipede device; with shadowed individuals searching for a way to create more super soldiers. Could this be a newly active <a href="http://a.i.m/">A.I.M</a>. under mysterious leadership after the death of Aldrich Killian? Might possibly the Mandarin actually have been the real leader of A.I.M.? Was he a brilliant deception, not only playing the "out of work actor "Trevor Slattery", but actually playing the actor playing the actor? In which case the Ten Rings would/could possibly be the organization behind <a href="http://marvel.com/universe/A.I.M.">Advance Idea Mechanics</a>.<br />
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We all know that the show AOS operates in the Marvel Cinematic Uuniverse. And we also know that Sir Ben Kingsley has filmed a secret project for Marvel, possibly one of their One Shot films. Were he to be revealed to actually have been the Mandarin then that would open up opportunities for the organization in the television show. Either A.I.M. or the 10 rings could wind up being an organization if the upcoming short/project that Kingsley filmed reveals this aspect. Just a unlikely possibility, but an interesting one.<br />
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Then there is the other possibility.<br />
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Could the organization behind all this be Shields ultimate threat: <a href="http://marvel.com/universe/Hydra">HYDRA</a>? Let's face it, in the world of pop-culture G.I. Joe has Cobra to contend with, and in the Marvel universe Shield has Hydra as it's foil. Could the organization behind all this, and much of the activity in Ironman 3 actually be Hydra? It may have been working behind the scenes all these years without the world knowing it. Having failed at taking World War II from the Allies and the Axis, perhaps it sought a more stealth route to power?<br />
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If it's tentacles have been working silently to strangle the world could we see one of its many leaders surface in the series? Will we see, say Baron Zemo, Commander Kraken or Madame Hydra show up on the show, or are they reserved for the films, presuming Hydra shows up within the present day MCU. Will then they be based on Hydra Island ? All manner of comic geekiness would then explode.<br />
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If not these groups what about a variation of Zodiac? They've already played a role in Shield's past in the Marvel One Shot: "Agent Carter". Perhaps a strain of the organization survived into the modern world? Another group to not rule out would be the Masters of Evil as they are an Avenger villain group. If they're an enemy of Earth's Mightiest Heroes then they could be an enemy of the Agents of Shield.<br />
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Disney may own Marvel, but the comic company licensed out their rights to several properties that prevent the Marvel Studios films/television shows from using them. Anything related to Spider-Man, X-Men or the Fantastic Four are off base. No mutants. So the chance of seeing the Hellfire Club are nil. With the Web Head out to Sony there would be no sightings of the Sinister Six. Without Reed Richards and his associates no Galactus and no Victor Von Doom.<br />
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Or does Agent Coulson and his crew have another, unknown force to reckon with? One not seen in the comics? I would doubt this simply because there are so many villains and threats in Marvel's catalog to be used without having to create entirely new ones. The opportunities are there waiting to be opened. Of course, this is all speculation and could turn out to be fanboy ravings.<br />
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At least that's what Hydra told me to say...Honor Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05346050126873050983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-54780688493321814442013-10-24T18:15:00.000-07:002013-10-25T06:53:20.470-07:00A Few Months Ago In A Galaxy Far, Far Away...<br />
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So the earth shattering news is that "<a href="http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Wars_Episode_VII">Episode VII</a>" moves quietly forward...<br />
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It appears that after almost a year working on the next <a href="http://starwars.com/">Star Wars</a>, <a href="http://m.imdb.com/name/nm1578335/">Michael Arndt</a> is stepping away. <a href="http://m.imdb.com/name/nm0009190/">J.J. Abrams</a> and veteran Lucas collaborator, <a href="http://m.imdb.com/name/nm0001410/">Lawrence Kasdan</a> are taking over screenwriting duties. Some will take this as a sign of doom while I take it as just building on what has already been constructed. Remember that <a href="http://m.imdb.com/name/nm0102824/">Leigh Brackett'</a>s <a href="http://scyfilove.com/2259/read-leigh-bracketts-original-script-ahead-of-the-empire-strikes-backs-30th-anniversary/">script</a> was tossed out and Kasdan was brought in to fashion the best chapter of the series. That is another reason I'm not worried. This man wrote "<a href="http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/The_Empire_strikes_back">The Empire Strikes Back</a>" and the <a href="http://indianajones.wikia.com/wiki/Raiders_of_the_Lost_Ark">Greatest Film of All Time</a>.</div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: #0b5394;">MASTER FILMMAKING TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR STAR WARS: EPISODE VII</span></span><time datetime="2011-05-19T05:00" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">October 24, 2013</span></time></blockquote>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">As Episode VII continues pre-production, Lawrence Kasdan and director J.J. Abrams have assumed screenwriting duties for the film. Kasdan, who has been serving as a consultant on the film, is a veteran of several classic Lucasfilm productions, writing the screenplay for </span><em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Raiders of the Lost Ark</em><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> and serving as co-screenwriter for </span><em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Empire Strikes Back</em><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> and </span><em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Return of the Jedi</em><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">. Acclaimed director and screenwriter Abrams’ credits include </span><em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Super 8</em><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">, </span><em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Mission: Impossible III</em><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">, </span><em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Fringe</em><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">, and </span><em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Lost</em><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">.</span></span> </blockquote>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: #0b5394;">“I am very excited about the story we have in place and thrilled to have Larry and J.J. working on the script,” states Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy. “There are very few people who fundamentally understand the way a <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Star Wars</em> story works like Larry, and it is nothing short of incredible to have him even more deeply involved in its return to the big screen. J.J. of course is an incredible storyteller in his own right. Michael Arndt has done a terrific job bringing us to this point and we have an amazing filmmaking and design team in place already prepping for production.”</span></blockquote>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); color: #0b5394;">Location scouting, production design, casting, and costume design are already underway on Episode VII. A team of gifted artists are working to bring the latest installment of the <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Star Wars</em> saga, including director of photography Dan Mindel (<em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Mission: Impossible III</em>, <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Star Trek</em>, <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Star Trek Into Darkness</em>), production designers Rick Carter (<em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Lincoln</em>, <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Avatar</em>, <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Forrest Gump</em>) and Darren Gilford (<em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Oblivion</em>, <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">TRON: Legacy</em>), costume designer Michael Kaplan (<em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Star Trek Into Darkness</em>, <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol</em>, <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Fight Club</em>),special effects supervisor Chris Corbould (<em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Skyfall</em>,<em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Dark Knight Rises</em>, <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Inception</em>), sound designer Ben Burtt (<em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Lincoln</em>, <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Wall-E</em>, <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Star Wars: Episodes I-VI</em>), re-recording mixer Gary Rydstrom (<em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Jurassic Park</em>, <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Saving Private Ryan</em>, <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Toy Story</em>, <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Mission: Impossible -Ghost Protocol</em>), supervising sound editor Matthew Wood (<em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Star Trek Into Darkness</em>, <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Master</em>, <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">There Will Be Blood</em>) of Skywalker Sound, and visual effects supervisor Roger Guyett (<em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Star Trek Into Darkness</em>, <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End</em>, <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith</em>) of Industrial Light & Magic. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, with Tommy Harper (<em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol</em>, <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Jack Ryan</em>, <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Star Trek Into Darkness</em>) and Jason McGatlin (<em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Tintin</em>,<em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">War of the Worlds</em>) serving as executive producers. John Williams is returning to score <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Star Wars</em>: Episode VII.</span> </blockquote>
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It appears someone has let out the secret that the <a href="http://pixar.com/">Lamp</a> has "<span style="color: #999999;">Cars 3</span>" in development...<br />
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Really? This is shocking news? You weren't thinking that all those "untitled" films would remain that way forever, we're you? Now, it's not an official release confirming the film. It is a statement from the Sheriff, and you need to respect the law officials here at Blue Sky (and <a href="http://pixar.wikia.com/Radiator_Springs">Radiator Springs</a>).<br />
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The news comes courtesy of an <a href="http://route66news.com/2013/08/17/michael-wallis-says-there-will-be-a-cars-3/">interview</a> with <a href="http://www.michaelwallis.com/">Michael Wallis</a>, a historian who also happens to be the voice of the police car in the two Cars films. It's doubtful we'll hear an official confirmation for a while. It is apparently in the early stages, and we don't know if <a href="http://m.imdb.com/name/nm0005124/">John Lasseter</a> will be back as director or will simply guide the film as producer when they take the cars out for a spin.<br />
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The Lamp has a mixture of films in development right now. No, from what I hear no "<span style="color: #999999;">Incredibles 2</span>" yet. <a href="http://m.imdb.com/name/nm0083348/">Brad Bird</a> is a busy man, and it will all have to come with his approval. Even if his ideas are ready to be put in development it doesn't mean he will be director, but it will require his blessing. Each Pixar film is filled with so many layers I look forward to whatever they want to show me .<br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Pain and the adversity of dealing with it are something we are drawn to as humanity. All good drama in life is conflict. Happy go along to get along makes for boring stories. This might be one (of many) reason why we are drawn not only to Batman, but his origin as well.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Which explains why the new game; the <a href="http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_Arkham_Origins">third game</a> in the <a href="http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_Arkham">Arkham Series</a>, deals with a young Bruce Wayne dealing with the repercussions of a life left off. A childhood interrupted. A dark hero being born. And with the <a href="http://www.batmanarkhamorigins.com/">game'</a>s release very soon(October 25) we have a <a href="http://youtu.be/InUj9BT8KCc">new trailer</a> to show us the birth of the Batman.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">A very violent birth it is...</span>Honor Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05346050126873050983noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-91717565295246841282013-10-17T14:58:00.000-07:002013-10-21T17:38:15.264-07:00Playing With Imaginary Friends While Growing Up...<br />
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I am a HUGE fan of the "Calvin & Hobbes" strip...<br />
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I have the entire collection(and will eventually get the Ultimate Collection) and frequently turn the pages to reflect on life as an adult. It is an example of the sardonic genius that ink and paper can have. Bill Watterson is a hermit who happens to be a brilliant storyteller.<br />
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And for what seems like forever I've wanted to see an animated film of this high spirited little fella and his vivid imagination. I never thought I would get it knowing how Watterson was against marketing his creation outside of the newspaper pages. It's not like he needs the money (he 's worth a reported $300 million just from the comic strip). He's rejected offers since C&H was in syndication , which is why no child has been able to fall asleep with their very own, plush Hobbes to protect them.<br />
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The artist/author is notoriously recluse and has done less interviews than you could count on one hand. Surprisingly, he has agreed to an interview with Mental Floss Magazine in which he talks candidly about his work, ripoffs and the possibility of a film of his famous creation. He doesn't outright say no, but he makes it clear he doesn't believe there will ever be a film of his definitive work.<br />
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But isn't that what P.L. Travers said about her famous work, "Mary Poppins"? She was stern, absolutely adamant in her desire to not let Walt Disney make a film of her best selling book.<br />
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Hat Tip to <a href="http://slashfilm.com/">/Film</a>.Honor Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05346050126873050983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-5268147263842529052013-10-15T17:52:00.000-07:002013-10-16T16:52:03.174-07:00Mighty Marvel...<br />
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<a href="http://marvel.com/">Marvel</a> is simply cleaning up. They are <a href="http://pixar.com/">Pixar</a> in tights and a cape really. With all the success they've had in film, they've started to move into television. First they moved into animation a few years ago and now they've taken their first step into live-action with "<a href="http://abc.go.com/shows/marvels-agents-of-shield">Marvel's Agents of Shield</a>". Development is starting to gather steam on a possible adaptation of the <a href="http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_One-Shots">Marvel One Shot</a> short, "<a href="http://www.blueskydisney.com/2013/09/agent-carter-of-pre-shield.html">Agent Carter</a>". Now, according to the trades they're about to go for a BIG expansion.<br />
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We have no idea which characters will be the focus of each/any of these shows but Marvel has thousands of characters to choose from (look how <a href="http://disneyanimation.com/">WDAS</a> chose the little known group <a href="http://movies.disney.com/big-hero-6">Big Hero 6</a>). There are several characters that I believe would be great properties for small screen adaptation.<br />
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One group if characters that this type of project screams for is "<a href="http://marvel.com/universe/Runaways">The Runaways</a>". It would almost play like a teenage version of "<a href="http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0460681/">Supernatural</a>" via superheroes in the place of paranormal. Another property that might make for an excellent transition to television is "<a href="http://marvel.wikia.com/Cloak_and_Dagger">Cloak & Dagger</a>". The drama surrounding these two characters could provide a dark representation similar to something like "<a href="http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0118276/">Buffy the Vampire Slayer</a>". Lastly, a cult classic like "<a href="http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_Pack">Power Pack</a>" could provide an alternative to most of the Marvel programming audiences are used to seeing.<br />
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Not so much for what it is, but for what it could be. There is a great deal for everyone in the Resort. But the <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/magic-kingdom/">Magic Kingdom</a> is not my favorite <a href="https://disneyland.disney.go.com/destinations/disneyland/">Disneyland</a> clone. Even with its expansion it still echoes that it's a copy. Paris has one of the best designs and my favorite castle. But not enough rides and not enough upkeep. <a href="http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp/en/tdl/">Tokyo</a>'s is a cleaner copy of Florida's, with a bazaar (both literally and figuratively) front entrance, but it feels even more of a clone than the one near Orlando. <a href="http://park.hongkongdisneyland.com/hkdl/en_US/home/home?name=HomePage">Hong Kong</a>? A shadow of the original (but it's getting better.). <a href="http://en.shanghaidisneyresort.com.cn/en/">Shanghai</a>? Time will tell.</div>
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Those of you that follow Disney or happen to be regular readers of Blue Sky will know the background of this park and it's storied history. Being as it is an "animal" park it was supposed to encompass all animal experiences. By that I mean: living animals (the zoo part, with a Disney spin), extinct animals (Dinosaurs), and mythic animals (Dragons, unicorns, and fairies, oh my.).<br />
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Beastly Kingdomme was the land of mythical creatures that got cut. It was to be a place where all mythical creatures came to life. There was an immensely detailed roller coaster revolving around the ancient, ruined castle inhabited by a dragon that would've thrilled guest. There was an enchanting ride called "Quest for the Unicorn" that would've merge guest in the whole haunting world of these magical creatures. A giant garden maze for guests to walk in and even an area along the river where a dragon which you have flames upon unsuspecting guest. <br />
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There are so many things <a href="http://starwars.com/">Star Wars</a> fans are wondering about<a href="http://m.imdb.com/title/tt2488496/"> Episode VII</a>...<br />
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Right now I think the most obvious question on fans mind's is what will it be called? We had a rumor a few weeks ago that it might be "<span style="color: #783f04;">A New Dawn</span>". Now comes a <a href="http://latino-review.com/2013/10/exclusive-working-titles-star-wars-episode-vii/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=exclusive-working-titles-star-wars-episode-vii">rumor</a> from <a href="http://latino-review.com/">Latino Review</a> that <a href="http://www.lucasfilm.com/inside/bio/georgelucas.html">George Lucas</a> had two working titles before he sold it to the <a href="http://disney.com/">Mouse</a>.<br />
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<span style="color: #073763;">Return of the Sith</span></div>
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Kind of on the nose don't you think? I mean, it would seem in line with what direction we expect the story to head, but could these really be the actual ones? I doubt it. It's not that some of the actual titles don't sound cheesy. <a href="http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0120915/">Phantom Menace</a>? <a href="http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0121765/">Attack of the Clones</a>?<br />
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To be fair, <a href="http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars">Star Wars</a> is inspired by the old <a href="http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_Gordon_(serial)">Flash Gordon</a> serials and serials in general. And many of these weekly chapters has corny titles. So they might turn out to be correct. But I wondered what other titles could be used? What would I use? What would you title it? Here are just a few cheesy titles I came up with. <br />
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<br />Honor Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05346050126873050983noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-38481371050451202912013-10-09T15:52:00.000-07:002013-10-09T21:21:49.192-07:00Secret Agent Plans...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Three weeks and three adventures out and "<a href="http://m.imdb.com/title/tt2364582/">Marvel's Agents of Shield</a>" is slowly evolving into another Whedonesque narrative. Almost all <a href="http://m.imdb.com/name/nm0923736/">Joss Whedon</a>'s shows start off slow and cautiously adding layers of character and plot; building a story-like snowball that rolls down a mountain gathering momentum until it crashes into what becomes the season finale.<br />
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It took me till season two of "<a href="http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0118276/">Buffy the Vampire Slayer</a>" to finally become addicted. By the fourth episode of "<a href="http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0303461/">Firefly</a>" to need my fix of that series (my favorite Whedon show, "<a href="http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0579531/">Objects in Space</a>" was a great, sadly last story for the Browncoats of Serenity). Something like "<a href="http://m.imdb.com/title/tt1135300/">Dollhouse</a>" took till the second season to grab me, although I feel it never found its true footing.<br />
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MAOS' <a href="http://abc.go.com/shows/marvels-agents-of-shield/photos/season/01/marvel-shield-episode-101-pilot">Pilot</a> started off setting the table in an intriguing world filled with pretty, bland characters that I wanted to like, but who seemed too distant to care that I cared. The second episode "<a href="http://marvel.com/news/story/21291/marvels_agents_of_shield_debriefs_0-8-4">0-8-4</a>", moved us out of the confines of New York and pushed the characters out into a broader world. And it teases that there might be something to care about after all. In its third episode "<a href="http://collider.com/marvels-agents-of-shield-season-1-episode-3-recap/">The Asset</a>" appears to finally make me care about both the agents and the story.<br />
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And the story not only had double the villains, but also an origin issue of a super villain: <a href="http://marvel.com/universe/Graviton">Graviton</a>. I hope this means we'll have another episode featuring the repercussions of this one. The character of Skye finally finds a purpose and chemistry with Ward starts to take affect (but he needs to unwind a bit to let us in). The locales and globe trotting have continued to expand the perception of the reach of this super secret organization. So the show is starting to grow on me after falling short of its huge expectations.<br />
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Or perhaps a better question would be: "Is it what I expected?" The show is not perfect, but as long as it grows and gets better I 'll keep watching. There are problems witht the show. For one, the fights are badly choreographed (Buffy's were much better realized). Bring in some choreographers to spring the fights to life and edit it a little tighter for the action, please.<br />
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Also, I know it's a television show so the budget is limited, but couldn't they have a couple of matte paintings/digital shots set up to show us what they're talking about? The villain's Malta resort is shown on medium shots and we kept hearing the Shield Agents talking about how big it was. Didn't buy that. How about an establishing shot showing a ginormous structure to add to the believability? It would help to show the expanse of this world.<br />
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The characters were stiff in the first episode, but have begun up loosen up each outing. This is good and if it continues that'll help myself and the audience go from liking to loving the crew aboard the bus. I do find it interesting that each episode teases what happened to <a href="http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0037737/">Agent Coulson</a>. I hope they don't reveal it too quickly and expect they won't. My own thoughts are that Coulson is the product of a Petrie dish. He's a clone or some variant thereof implanted with the memories of the dead agent of <a href="http://marvel.com/avengers_movie/ipad/">The Battle of New York</a>. And then I wonder/dream that the eco-terrorist group <a href="http://wearetherisingtide.com/">The Rising Tide</a> will be revealed as a cover group for <a href="http://marvel.com/universe/Hydra">HYDRA</a>. Don't worry, I won't be hurt if I'm wrong.<br />
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I look forward to each episode of this show praying it doesn't turn into a pumpkin after midnight...Honor Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05346050126873050983noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-73848609388890432872013-10-08T11:33:00.000-07:002013-10-08T20:41:47.628-07:00A Hong Kong Marvel..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The world now has an announcement for the <a href="http://disney.com/">Mouse</a>'s first marvel...<br />
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I mean <a href="http://www.marvel.com/">Marvel</a>. There have been many things proposed, many thing cancelled, and many things reworked. The first thing that could have been announced posssibly earlier this year was a <a href="http://www.starkexpo2010.com/">Stark Expo</a> type of experience where Innoventions now resides. But the late purchase last year of <a href="http://www.lucasfilm.com/">Lucasfilm</a> scuttled those plans in favor of something else (I bet you can guess what with).<br />
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Now, via the <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303442004579123164156007536.html">Wall Street Journal</a>, we find out that China will get the first Marvel attraction: "<a href="http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/10/marvels-iron-man-coming-to-hong-kong-disneyland-in-2016/">The Iron Man Experience</a>". <a href="http://park.hongkongdisneyland.com/hkdl/en_US/parks/overview?name=ParkOverviewPage">Hong Kong Disneyland</a> precisely/specifically, that is. The attraction seems to share parts of what was to go in Anaheim, but not all. There have been rumors of an entire land, but budgetary issues and the economy seem to dictate that's not in the cards near term.<br />
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The ride will be built in <a href="http://park.hongkongdisneyland.com/hkdl/en_US/parks/landing?name=TomorrowlandLandingPage">Tomorrowland</a> with an opening set for 2016. It'll be a simulator thrill ride akin to <a href="http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Tours">Star Tours</a>, but with newer technology. But in less than three years the Chinese will get to enjoy Iron Man saving the Hong Kong skyline from evil foes bent on conquering the world - Asia first. Too bad they didn't go with the <a href="http://marvel.wikia.com/Baxter_Building">Baxter Building</a> Experience.<br />
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So we now have our first look at this nasty <a href="http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Alliance_to_Restore_the_Republic">Rebel Alliance</a>...<br />
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<a href="http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/The_Force">The Force</a> is strong with this one…Honor Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05346050126873050983noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-54753053239818886592013-10-04T18:13:00.000-07:002013-10-05T19:39:11.365-07:00Pirates of the Caribbean: Black Flag...<br />
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I've loved pirate adventures since I was old enough to hold a toy sword...<br />
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Honestly, I believe my first experience with pirates was the "<a href="http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0054357/">Swiss Family Robinson</a>" film with my mom and uncle. Followed by watching and then reading "<a href="http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0043067/">Treasure Island</a>" as an adolescent. The ultimate experience of riding <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/pirates-of-the-caribbean/">Pirates of the Caribbean</a> in the <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/magic-kingdom/">Magic Kingdom</a> at <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/">Walt Disney World</a>. I remember seeing old pirate films on cable growing into my adulthood. <br />
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In college I read the screenplay for the remake of "<a href="http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0026174/">Captain Blood</a>" that was to star <a href="http://m.imdb.com/name/nm0000285/">Alec Baldwin</a> when he was at right age with the right amount of buzz to star in it. The adventure and excitement of being a pirate and sailing into the unknown with the chance of finding treasure was so alluring. An aquatic Indiana Jones type of adventure almost if you think about it.<br />
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So when <a href="http://disney.com/">Disney</a> announced that they were going to make a film adaption of their famous attraction I was both excited and worried about how it would turn out. And when I saw it, I loved it. I even like the slow, heavy layered story, but visually exciting sequels (the second was good, but overblown, and the third was bazaar and filled with bloated fun, the last one was simply an experiment carried too far in the wrong direction). <br />
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And then they began videogame adaptations of the films.<br />
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And most of what <a href="http://www.disneyinteractive.com/">Disney Interactive</a> came up with was disappointing to uninspired; a collection of mediocrity, with the exception of the <a href="http://lego.com/">Lego</a> game. It seems all Lego games are fun or at least playable. From the original <a href="http://www.blogger.com/te%20of%20the%20Caribbean:%20Curse%20of%20the%20Black%20Pearl">Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl</a> for <a href="http://gameboy.com/">Gameboy</a> to the Pirates of the Caribbean Online game, nothing was inspired, everything was average to unworthy. With a franchise of so much potential, nothing was worthy of the film(s) they were trying to exploit.<br />
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Sounds a bit like <a href="http://www.lucasarts.com/">Lucasarts</a> with <a href="http://starwars.com/">Star Wars</a> doesn't it?<br />
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And then there was <a href="http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirates_of_the_Caribbean:_Armada_of_the_Damned">Pirates of the Caribbean: Armada of the Damned</a> and <a href="http://www.gamezebo.com/games/pirates-caribbean-master-seas/walkthrough-cheats-strategy-guide">Pirates of the Caribbean: Master of the Seas</a>. Monumental games with hugely ambitious goals. Put together by teams that were filled with disfunctional supervision and divided goals. The companies that we're doing these games were not up to the task of such an epic scale. Studios like <a href="http://www.naughtydog.com/">Naughty Dog</a> and companies like <a href="http://ea.com/">Electronic Arts</a> should have done these, not the middling companies that <a href="http://thewaltdisneycompany.com/about-disney/leadership/ceo/robert-iger">Iger</a> acquired as part of his digital strategy (still his greatest error as CEO).<br />
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So it looks like we'll never see a great Pirates game.<br />
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But it seems we will. But it's actually not a Pirates of the Caribbean game, and it's not even made by Disney Interactive. It's made by <a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_1847018554"></span>Ubisoft<span id="goog_1847018555"></span></a>. And if you want to see what a POTC game could/should have been, this is it:<br />
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For anyone wanting to see the potential of what could have been, or someday might be, then check out the latest trailer for it. Or check out the reviews and you'll know that it is possible to make a pirate game worth playing. And therein, worth purchasing. Are you watching Disney Interactive? Here is solid proof that there is treasure out there if you care to find it.<br />
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You now have a map to find that treasure...<br />
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Casting the right actor to convey in body, mind and presence is essential to getting not only the character right, but the story as well. Such is the case with characters that have rich histories like <a href="http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doc_Savage">Doc Savage</a>. Although he is not as well known as <a href="http://www.dccomics.com/superman">Superman</a> or <a href="http://www.dccomics.com/batman">Batman</a>, he is as much of a cornerstone of Twentieth Century pop-culture. He is not only as important albeit less known, he is the inspiration for those characters. Parts of Superman come directly from this pulp hero (just as the <a href="http://www.thepulp.net/the-links/theshadow/">Shadow</a> has elements that went into Batman).<br />
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There are only so many actors that would be able to portray The Man of Bronze. So I thought we'd look at a few (the few) that could play this character well, but also do justice to him. So what does he look like? Who is he really? Here are several actors that Blue Sky believes would go along way toward creating a believable adaptation of one if the last century's first super heroes.<br />
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<b><a href="http://m.imdb.com/name/nm1165110/">Chris Hemsworth</a></b> - If you want to cast from the <a href="http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bama">James Bama</a> interpretation of the character them Hemsworth would fit the bill. Yes, I know he is known for playing another famous pop-culture creation, but if <a href="http://m.imdb.com/name/nm0000148/">Harrison Ford</a> can be both <a href="http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Han_Solo">Han Solo</a> and <a href="http://indianajones.com/">Indiana Jones,</a> then this actor can be both the <a href="http://marvel.com/thor">God of Thunder</a> and the <a href="http://www.thepulp.net/the-links/docsavage/">Man of Bronze</a>.<br />
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<b><a href="http://m.imdb.com/name/nm2309517/">Armie Hammer</a></b> - Another very good actor with the size (Hammer is actually taller than Hemsworth at 6'5" to Thor's 6'3") to play the character. Hammer has shown that he can play a goodie two shoe before, let's just hope they don't make fun of the character like they did with Kimosabe. But Black appears to understand Clark Savage Jr. and if Armie Hammer got the job he would have excellent direction.<br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b><a href="http://m.imdb.com/name/nm0002907/bio">Alexander Skarsgard</a></b> - If you 're not going the James Bama route and focus in the classic 30's look then Skarsgard might fit the bill. Maybe he doesn't display the hulking presence of those Sixties reprints, but he carries the intelligence and intensity needed to make the icon believable.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b><a href="http://m.imdb.com/name/nm0249291/">Joel Edgerton</a></b> - A much lesser known actor, Edgerton would carry a smart presence reflecting the calm authority of a man trained to be a perfect man from childhood. While not as well known as others, Shane Black may have to use some of his newfound power if he goes with a lesser name like Joel Edgerton. But getting the right person for the role doesn't mean that this actor wouldn't make an interesting choice, and the right choice</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">These are by no means the only choices to play Doc Savage, but they are an example of how to cast the role. Knowing who will play the pulp figure will give us a look into the world that Shane Black is working to create. That world is buried in the pages of many adventures that have been going on since the early 30's.</span><br />
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I can't wait to visit it, and welcome it to a new century...<br />
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Hat Tip to <a href="http://paulmalmont.com/">Paul Malmont</a> for his pulp perspectives.Honor Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05346050126873050983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-24597218195080176112013-09-30T08:30:00.000-07:002013-09-30T16:59:42.752-07:00Echoes From Echo Base...<br />
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While the show had an impressive debut, resulting in the largest audience for a drama in four years, the network and studio seem to be wanting to generate more internal content from all these acquisitions. Remember that there was talk of a "<a href="http://starwars.com/">Star Wars</a>" <a href="http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0458291/">television show</a> for many years, and it was supposed to be a more mature take, a sort of "Sopranos" version of a galaxy far, far away reportedly titled: "<a href="http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_Underworld">Star Wars: Underworld</a>". But<span id="goog_1334878580"></span> <a href="http://www.lucasfilm.com/inside/bio/georgelucas.html">George Lucas</a><span id="goog_1334878581"></span> and <a href="http://m.imdb.com/name/nm0564768/">Rick McCallum</a> squashed those fantasies with the reality of how much it would cost to make each episode (up to five million per episode). Now with Disney's money behind it, many have hoped that those adventures might happen again.<br />
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From what I hear behind-the-scenes, Bothans are telling me that this is a good possibility. Although, it might not be the dark brooding adventure that was described. There is talk going on, but nothing definite yet as to what a new series could entail. In fact, it may not even happen in the time it was originally set. Again, preliminary talks are still going on so many things could change but right now there's a debate as to whether or not a television show would take place in between the Prequel Trilogy and the Original Trilogy, or should they go forward with a series that's between the Original Trilogy and the Sequel Trilogy. This way they could play on the new mythos this new trilogy is creating.<br />
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They might still go with the "<a href="http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0348914/">Deadwood</a> in space" themed setting, but being as it would be on ABC it is unlikely that Disney would want it to be that dark. Not that they would want it to be for the little ones only, they just have a brand to protect and don't want to go too far outside it (it's a four billion dollar investment after all). Kind of like a television version of in the movies Disney really doesn't want to go beyond PG-13 (R's are out of the question as it's kind of a family company). But the narratives being discussed right now go back between making a series out of the stories they originally got written which will be set at the dawn of the Empire, or creating a whole new set of adventures after the destruction of the Galactic Empire set at the dawn of the New Republic.<br />
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<a href="http://waltdisneystudios.com/corp/unit/6/bio/1015">Alan Horn</a> and <a href="http://thewaltdisneycompany.com/about-disney/leadership/ceo/robert-iger">Bob Iger</a> will likely weigh on on this but it will all be up to the decision of <a href="http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathleen_Kennedy_(film_producer)">Kathleen Kennedy</a> as to what direction they decide to go. ABC wants to work with Lucasfilm and has had preliminary discussions on creating a series for the Alphabet Network. Nothing is likely to be done before next year since the "<a href="http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Wars_Rebels">Star Wars Rebels</a>" and the ramp up for "<a href="http://m.imdb.com/title/tt2488496/">Episode VII</a>". But if the brainstorming leads to a story they want to present, things could move faster . I believe that Kennedy already has a lot on her plate and wouldn't expect to hear anything about a live-action till 2014 at the earliest. In fact, I believe they want to get the Sequel Trilogy going before setting too big a foundation in television. But this is Hollywood. This is the entertainment business and rules don't always apply.<br />
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Sometimes magic happens when you least expect it...Honor Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05346050126873050983noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-21849009877536010782013-09-28T10:53:00.000-07:002013-09-30T16:54:45.976-07:00The Business Of Building Dreams...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Disney">Walt Disney</a>'s dream of building a <a href="http://www.disneyland.com/">themed park</a> for the family that he wanted to build in California got started on this date. In New York, Walt's brother, <a href="http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Disney">Roy Disney</a> met with financiers with a presentation for a park his brother wanted to his next big project. Roy was the man with the skills that allowed Walt to dream as big as he did.<br />
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In a meeting with the three networks he pitched his plan. <a href="http://www.cbs.com/">CBS</a> and <a href="http://www.nbc.com/">NBC</a> aren't interested in being an owner in an amusement park. The fledgling <a href="http://www.abc.com/">ABC</a> network, looking to boost its fortunes against the other two, more established rivals, is willing to make a deal. <a href="http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Goldenson">Leonard Goldenson</a> and Roy work out a deal for a weekly television show, investment in the upcoming park and a line of credit for Walt Disney to build his dream. <br />
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The deal will not be finalized until early next year. When it does, it set the stage for the new show entitled "Disneyland" will provide new content for ABC as well as provide the public with updates about the park as construction continues. Originally, someone else was to intro the show, but at the networks insistence Walt himself will host the show. The program will cement his image as Uncle Walt over the duration of the years as families across America welcome him into their living room.<br />
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Honor Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05346050126873050983noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-42525493978644510992013-09-26T22:33:00.000-07:002013-09-29T08:24:43.213-07:00Marin Fairy Tales...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Somewhere between the <a href="http://www.presidio.gov/">Presidio</a> in San Francisco bay and <a href="http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Skywalker_Ranch">Skywalker Ranch</a> in Marin County a story is unfolding…<br />
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It's a story that <span id="goog_1320684385"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_1983484338"></span>G<span id="goog_806038065"></span>ary Rydstrom<span id="goog_1983484339"></span></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_806038066"></span></a><span id="goog_1320684386"></span> is telling, and it might involve tiny creatures with little wings and magic. Now, <a href="http://disney.com/">Disney</a> and <a href="http://lucasfilm.com/">Lucasfilm</a> have to keep things legit, they have to make sure it's all legal. So when a company wants to claim something as part of its intellectual property, one of the things they do is copyright it. Well Lucasfilm recently copyrighted a new name for something that it's working.<br />
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Primrose.<br />
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There was also the mention of something with "Big Rock", which might translate to an area of Skywalker Ranch known as <a href="https://jobs.lucasfilm.com/campuses.html">Big Rock Ranch</a>. One of the interesting things about the location of this area of the ranch is that it is where Lucasfilm's animation department worked on "<a href="http://starwars.com/explore/the-clone-wars/">The Clone Wars</a>". Could they be working on some other animated project there?<br />
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If you want to go further into the Pixie Hollow then you have to examine what is a Primrose? Does it have anything to do with this mysterious project supposedly about fairies. Well, for those that don't know, a Primrose is a flower in Ireland and Wales. It is known as the "fairy flower" and it's supposed to have mystical properties that can grant someone the power of invisibility.<br />
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Is this the name of Lucasfilm's secret animated project? Could it involve Irish/Welsh fairies with some aspect of invisibility? I honestly don't know. But Lucasfilm copyrighted the name for a reason. They're currently working on a film about fairies. Perhaps, that's the reason?<br />
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Honor Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05346050126873050983noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-48266073261886683892013-09-25T08:12:00.000-07:002013-09-26T19:51:45.402-07:00A Shortage Of Shorts...<br />
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Animated shorts are a wonderful entertainment medium...<br />
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From the earliest stages of my childhood, I remember watching shorts. From Sundays watching the <span style="color: #999999;">Wonderful World of Disney</span>, to afternoons viewing <a href="http://warnerbros.com/">Warner Bros.</a> shorts, I grew up getting my fix on short narratives of iconic characters that entertain me both day and night. I especially loved Disney shorts, because they were so rare. Unlike Warner Bros. cartoons, the shorts from the <a href="http://disney.com/">Mouse</a> rarely aired as often and were much more cherished then the daily dose of <span style="color: #999999;">Bugs Bunny</span> and <span style="color: #999999;">Daffy Duck</span> that I was overdosed on after school every weekday.<br />
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Disney still makes great shorts, as you'll see this fall when "<a href="http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Get_A_Horse!">Get A Horse!</a>" comes out in front of "<a href="http://movies.disney.com/frozen/%E2%80%8E">Frozen</a>" in theaters. It's a perfect example of how shorts are still relevant in these modern times. And the <a href="http://pixar.com/">Lamp</a> was the only animated studio that kept the shorts alive for the most part since the mid <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1990s%E2%80%8E">90s</a>. There have been other shorts, but they were few and far between until the public began to notice The continual inclusion of shorts in front of each new Pixar film. It became a habit, and the habit became a standard. And when <span style="color: #999999;">John Lasseter</span> took over <a href="http://disneyanimation.com/">Walt Disney Animation Studios</a>, he started a shorts program that began to put them into production for future animated films. Slowly, they're becoming standard for the <a href="http://www.ramsa.com/en/sustainability/sustainable-projects/feature.html">Hat Building</a>'s features as well. And that's a very good thing.<br />
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But it's not enough.<br />
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A couple of shorts a year is simply inadequate for entertainment consumption. Sure, a short from a Pixar film and a short from a Disney film are great to watch, but never enough. What about all the other live-action films that <span style="color: #999999;">Walt Disney Studios</span> makes? Remember when "<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0465234/%E2%80%8E">National Treasure: Book of Secrets</a>" had the Goofy animated short "<a href="http://video.disney.com/watch/how-to-hook-up-your-home-theater-4be387e52d43da0e1266b068">How To Hook Up Your Home Theater</a>" in front of it? It added a lot of value to seeing the film. Not that it was a bad movie, but it was an additional part that justified seeing it and getting more for your money.<br />
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Imagine shorts in front of every, or at least most of Disney's films. It would differentiate itself from the competition by adding extra value to each film. While other film studios would only give you the movie, Disney would give you the movie and a bonus as well. And they all don't have to be from <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW_K9UJ6eKs">Mickey</a> or <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrnz2pg3YPg%E2%80%8E">Luxo</a>. Remember, the <a href="http://thewaltdisneycompany.com/%E2%80%8E">Walt Disney Company</a> has many divisions even within the film division.<br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">Pixar's Cars Toons:</span><br />
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Consisting mostly of shorts about <span style="color: #999999;">Mater </span>and his imaginary adventures, the World of Cars as much room for growth. As well as having <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hws07cQiOCY%E2%80%8E">Maters Tall Tales</a>, there could be other adventures in <span style="color: #999999;">Radiator Springs </span>or around the world with <span style="color: #999999;">Lightning McQueen</span> and other mechanical creations. And from what I hear there will be, but not soon enough or enough in quantity.</div>
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With a fourth <a href="http://www.disney.com/toystory">Toy Story</a> film well off into the future, John Lasseter and Ed Catmull have found a way to continue the adventures of these beloved characters for audiences across the world. The three shorts (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Gg5nyC9nCg">Hawaiian Vacation</a>, <a href="http://video.disney.com/watch/partysaurus-rex-4cb5aeaed8df6adddc0f952d">Partysaurus Rex</a>, and <a href="http://video.disney.com/watch/small-fry-4c4830945c4af28bb89a6e29">Small Fry</a>) done so far have been in next way of extending the franchise beyond the most perfect trilogy ever made on film. The new Halloween special "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUp91G7DI00">Toy Story of Terror</a>" is another way to have a longer form animated short, while still building on the stories. One other short is actually in production now, and at least one more is being developed. I hope that they continue and hopefully expand the shorts for their endearing quality is greatly desired. After all, <a href="http://pixarcanada.com/%E2%80%8E">Pixar Canada</a> needs more work right?<br />
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<span style="color: #660000;">Walt Disney Animation Studio Shorts:</span><br />
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The <span style="color: #999999;">Hat Building</span> has slowly, but steadily been making shorts available for each of the current animated features. While "<span style="color: #999999;">Get A Horse!</span>" is the latest creation, it's simply the latest in a line of jewels that has come out of the main division. From "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auUTbns2Uts">Tick Tock Tale</a>" to the longer form "<a href="http://disney.go.com/Prep-and-Landing/%E2%80%8E">Prep & Landing</a>" specials, or the charming "<a href="http://www.disneyanimation.com/projects/paperman%E2%80%8E">Paperman</a>" the work coming out of WDAS is top notch. Now if they'll just make another hand drawn one as we'll crafted as "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Ballad-of-Nessie/dp/B006YMM0SS">The Ballad of Nessie</a>" I'll line up. Perhaps a new <span style="color: #999999;">Mickey Mouse</span> cartoon, or is it dreaming too much for a <span style="color: #999999;">Donald Duck </span>short? Animators start knocking on John's door a little louder please.</div>
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<span style="color: #660000;">Pixar Animation Studios:</span></div>
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The Lamp is the one that gets the credit for making shorts cool again. Not that they weren't, but suits at Disney and elsewhere would simply stick the shorts made at festivals and not even think about placing them before a film. Pixar changed that. They proudly put them in front of their latest release and audiences became use to that special feeling of getting something more, even when the film was enough. From "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IYRC7g2ICg">Geri's Game</a>" to "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0qQNgzIKgc">The Blue Umbrella</a>", the shorts from up in Emeryville have pushed the technology to show why animation is such a unique medium. More is a good thing here.</div>
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Marvel already does shorts with its <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_One-Shots">One Shot program</a>, but they tend yo be extras on the DVD/Blu-Rays. While I loved the "<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3067038/%E2%80%8E">Agent Carter</a>" short, it was about fourteen minutes long, That might be too long in front if a feature, but a five or six minute animated adventure of Blade, Daredevil or Luke Cage might hit the right spot. They've had success so far with their live-action ones, maybe it's time to gauge the publics interest with some other characters not seen yet (hello, The Runaways anyone?). Remember that two of their shorts, "<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2247732/%E2%80%8E">Item 47</a>" led to the series, "<a href="http://abc.go.com/shows/marvels-agents-of-shield">Agents of Shields</a>" and a potential series, "Agent Carter" based on the short. More Marvel magic could/should happen.<br />
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Disney's newest acquisition doesn't have any plans for making shorts, but they should. Imagine a short in either live-action or animation featuring adventures in that galaxy far. Far away. I believe seeing a live-action one , but an animated one would be awesome. The current craze at <a href="http://www.blueskydisney.com/2012/11/disney-north.html">Disney North</a> is CG, but I'd prefer a hand drawn short. I know that there is a lot if talk about a <span style="color: #999999;">Han Solo</span> film, but without <span style="color: #999999;">Harrison Ford</span> I wouldn't find it believable in live-action. But an animated short of Han Solo meeting Chewie for the first time? Yeah, that I'd buy. And they could also make shorts featuring a certain archeologist if they wanted. I'd be in line to see that. Or even an animated <span style="color: #999999;">Boba Fett</span> short in a stylized Anime design.</div>
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The possibilities are infinite...</div>
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