Her [Lucas’ wife] first idea was to have Threepio get shot, and I said impossible because I wanted to start and end the film with the robots, I wanted the film to really be about the robots and have the theme be framework for the rest of the movie. Talk continues in the comments over… Read More »1977 Interview with George Lucas
Disney’s Virtual Magic Kingdom is a free MMORG for the Disney fan set. It’s in beta right now, and quite impressive visually (in other words, you need some good broadband to play around here). Unfortunately I haven’t had much time to explore or play VMK. But Zlatan has and here’s his very nice review. Btw,… Read More »Review: Disney’s Virtual Magic Kingdom
Disneyland turns 50 this year and they’re throwing a party. Since I’ve recently relocated to the East Coast I can’t make it to Walt’s Original nearly as often as I’d like. So when I find photo essays like this one it makes me very happy, wistful, but happy. (via Cory.) Update: Tom let’s us know… Read More »99 Photos about Disneyland
Jeff at sustainablog has mixed feelings about the emphasis on green technology in the season finale of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. On the one hand it’s great that the Piestewa Family will enjoy huge savings on their energy bills, on the other, Jeff says, it’s sad that this isn’t done as par for the… Read More »Extreme Green
If you haven’t been following the writings of Darth Vader on his ‘darthside‘ blog, then you’ve been missing out on some very humorous, but also poignant, writing. Today’s post wraps up the blog as Vader prepares for his final moments of confrontation with his destiny. I wouldn’t qualify myself as a Star Wars Uber-fan, but… Read More »Episode _ VI v0.91
Just a little ‘mouse’keeping note: I’m in the process of moving The Disney Blog to its own domain www.TheDisneyBlog.com and onto the MovableType blogging platform. I’m working with LivingDot.com for the hosting and everyone there has been very helpful so far. So let’s hope things go smoothly. But if things do get a little rocky around here for the next few days, that’s why.
More on the switch below…
If you didn’t catch the LaughingPlace.com video of the latest fireworks show at Disneyland then perhaps reading Mellie’s account of her mother’s day trip will spur you to.
We checked in a little before 9am and to our surprise were given FREE (since when does Disney do anything for free?) tickets to Disneyland! It was a media day and all guests of the 3 Disney hotels got surprise entry. The Honea’s write about their experience on May 4th, when Disneyland was closed to… Read More »A magical little gift.