Thunderbirds are Go! With real puppets no less!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1558089494/thunderbirds-1965-new-episodes-from-1960s-recordin
Maybe it was the name of the previous occupant of that little house out by the Dune Sea? The original Ben was eaten by a Krayt dragon. ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9qsvKe81IA
RicOlie_2 said:
That would probably make sense, because it's also the only (or one of two) shots in that movie with a CG Yoda.
Until recently of course. ;)
The recent book on the making of The Shining has plenty of Kubrick anecdotes. ;)
2001 was also trimmed down after it's premiere, but the cut footage was found a few years ago in the studio vaults. Maybe Warner's can work something out with Kubrick's estate for the 50th anniversary in 2018.
What you probably saw of the SEN scene was a monochrome version done just so people could see what the 16mm print looks like sans all the color issues that needs to be fixed.
Poita has told me the Buck Rogers scene was omitted to get the file size down. It's on the print. :)
Ronster said:
The Shining (Stanley Kubrick) The film was recalled whilst in theaters and the ending was removed to make a new ending by Stanley Kubrick's request then all the footage was destroyed except save one reel apparently the estate may be in possession of it.
Not recalled, Kubrick sent assistants around to each theater to physically cut the hospital scene. Movies didn't open on as many screens back then as they do now, so this wasn't as monumental a task as it seems.
http://www.theoverlookhotel.com/post/41259062113/screenplay-for-the-deleted-original-ending-of-the
FanFiltration said:
ZkinandBonez said:
As long as they don't release anything THIS gross, I won't complain...too much.
(Seriously though, what the hell were they thinking when they made this? Even as a kid in the 90's I found this thing bizarre. They essentially want you to french-kiss Jar Jar's diseased looking tongue. Ew.)
Or the E.T. personal pleasure device for ages 4 and up!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpY4k2fdrTo
I actually got the finger as a present back in 1982. I blame the complete lack of Dark Crystal toys on the market for this. At least it was more screen accurate than some of the other E.T. toys back then. The official plush toys were hideous.
And apparently somebody thought it would be a good idea to revisit this with the whole hand!
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NC55059
P.S. If anybody wants to get me something really nice for my birthday, this is in the current Prop Store auction. ;)
Unless there's some other cute character in TFA we haven't seen yet. I'm betting an electronic BB-8 is what kids will be clamoring for this Christmas.
What was George thinking when he approved it? That it's battery operated to make the tongue rotate only makes it worse. ;)
The TFA merchandise we've seen seems tasteful so far.
Give them time. I just wonder if they can avoid the merchandising hell Episode One opened up. ;)
They've been selling Star Wars styled Hot Wheels in the theme parks for some time now. Wish they would bring back the custom vans! ;)
Someone who was selling TFA blueprints on Ebay was also selling production materials from Spectre.
Whoosh!
Carousel? That doesn't bode well for any characters over 30. ;)
Looks like they managed to sell a couple things, including some items from the next 007 movie.
Yes. Maybe if you pan the music off to the left side, as it's supposed to be coming from Ani's ship?
Was a little hard for me to make out some of the dialog.
People not recognizing the first ever Star Wars parody.
*facepalm*
Wasn't there also a rumor Harrison was signed for the next film though?
Poita, your PM box is full!
ATMachine said:
Judging by the hilt on the toy version, it seems possible that the two emitters on the crossguard are meant to do the job of protecting the hand, while also providing two additional smaller blades protruding a tright angles.
Of course, that could be totally wrong! I am judging this from a tiny piece of plastic, after all.
I do recall that Ralph McQuarrie's early saber hilt designs were based on flashlights with flared rims -- for the exact reason that that would make a good handguard. (Probably it was dropped because that design wouldn't fit very well on a utility belt.)
Or maybe they were worried they would look like flashlights. ;)
The latest Profiles In History auction has a a lot of Star Wars items.
http://www.profilesinhistory.com/buyers/upcoming-auctions-events/
I'm amazed the Rebel Blockade Runner isn't in the Lucasfilm archive.
Prop Store also has an upcoming auction with some Star Wars items.
http://propstore.auctionserver.net/view-auctions/info/id/26/
You're forgetting a lot of classic American tv shows were based on popular radio programs. I Love Lucy being a prime example. NBC and CBS were radio networks well before television.
The American gothic soap opera Dark Shadows' on air goofs are just as infamous as Who.
Funny, I've thought of the Gungan in the Jedi SE getting shot after saying that. ;)
I still think this song could fit into the end of the movie somehow...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed2dG7oy9Z4
