How to discuss Lost intelligently, even if you’ve never seen an episode. A witty look at the phenomenon that is ABC’s Lost. Is Lost A Repeat. Check this website if you need to know whether this week’s episode is new or a repeat. Don’t forget that the Lost Experience ARG (wikipedia) begins with tomorrow’s episode… Read More »Lost: How to discuss even if you’ve never seen an episode
The Imagineering Rebirth Blog takes us back to a 1966 interview with Walt Disney. In it he discusses the motivations behind building Disneyland and reveals the tenants of his business philosophy. The comments are an interesting read too with some long well thought entries A few point out that The Walt Disney Company is a… Read More »Walt’s Business Philosophy
Chef Mayhem, of the most excellent Haunted Mansion fan super-site Doombuggies.com, has joined the myspace craze with a page of his own. Go ahead and friend him, there’s room for one more.
Computer Arts magazine has a lengthy interview with Pixar Animator Jan Pinkava. Pinkava won an Oscar for the 1998 Pixar short "Geri’s Game", which he directed. Pinkava was recently replaced in the director’s chair by Brad Bird on the upcoming Pixar film "Ratatouille". His answer to that question is a politic: I think that Brad… Read More »Interview with Pixar’s Jan Pinkava
Eric has posted an interesting look at the possible scenarios for LOST and how it will playout over the next number of seasons. Will the story arc end naturally? or will it be extended unnaturally a la the X-Files, and lose most of its audience in the meantime. What do you think? (link)
The new pre-school age targeted show Mickey Mouse Clubhouse had its debut at Disney-MGM Studios yesterday. Reports were generally positive and that the kiddies loved it. Rebekah from LaughingPlace.com provides great video and photo coverage and the original press release is here. I suspect I’ll have many hours of time to explore the show with… Read More »The New Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
I occasionally get asked to do an interview and sometimes they use the results for a story and sometimes they don’t. I recently had a request for an interview that was really more of a list of questions for me to answer. If you’re interested in reading my direct response it’s below the cut. I’ll let you know if this results in a public story or not.
LOST cast member Michelle Rodriquez chose jail time over community service after her guilty plea for driving under the influence in Hawaii. The 5-day sentence means Rodriquez, who plays ex-police officer Ana Lucia on the show, will be unlikely to miss any filming days for the show. It does not excuse her from a possible… Read More »LOST cast member jailed for DUI