If you’re curious as to who’s behind a lot of the current industrial designs (hardware) at Apple, then you’ll want to check out this interview. From the iMac, to the G4 Cube, to the iPod, and PowerBook, Ive’s efforts combined with those of the Apple Design Team have provided us with some of the sleekest, [...]
As is the case with Teaser Trailers, which get the audience excited for an upcoming film, Teaser Posters are also meant to do the same thing; bring a wandering eye over to the poster to generate interest in the movie. Often different in style and composition from Release Posters, the Teaser versions give us a [...]
Here’s an early Halloween ‘treat’ for all you Star Wars fans. In 1983, Random House Publishing produced The Star Wars Book of Masks. If you grew up with these films as I did, then you probably remember this book well. Amazing how when we were kids, it didn’t take more than simple paper products like [...]
When MP3 players started appearing on the market, I looked at many and didn’t find one that met all the requirements I had in mind. If Apple made one, I knew they would do it right. It’s been 3 years since the introduction of the Apple iPod and if you’ve got one, you know how [...]
It’s a ‘beautiful day’ for Apple and U2 junkies! Today Apple released the U2 Special Edition iPod. Americans can check it out here. Apple also announced that the iTunes Music Store will be open for business to Canadians in November and that a version for European Union members launches today. If you’re not a U2 [...]
Ken pointed me to a great link with visual and audio comparisons of changes to the Star Wars Trilogy. From the standard Widescreen VHS versions to the Special Editions and recent DVD releases, the list is pretty comprehensive. What DVDAnswers did miss, readers note other changes in the comments sections. I tend to agree with [...]
Now that the wait is over for the most requested DVDs by fans, movie buffs, and consumers, Apple.com has posted an article about Lowry Digital Images and the restoration of The Star Wars Trilogy for DVD. Using an astonishing 600 Power Mac G5 computers, 378 terabytes of storage, and 3 months of work, the films [...]
King Kong is among my top favorite films. It still provides me with inspiration today as it has done for so many other filmmakers, animators, and paleontologists. Before Peter Jackson directed the spectacular Lord Of The Rings trilogy, he was attempting a remake of King Kong. He even had some incredible sculptures produced to help [...]
So a baseball team with a $128 Million US payroll beat one with a $186 Million US bankroll. What a swell planet. At least they broke an 86-year-old ‘curse.’ CNN.com – Boston Red Sox make history – Oct 21, 2004
An underground metropolis complete with its own ‘Police Chief in charge of Subterranean Paris.’ Sounds like a perfect setting for a movie. MSNBC – A secret city thrives beneath Paris
I’m on a big Jazz music kick lately. I’ve been rediscovering a bunch of good Swing material but I’m also enjoying the sultry, lounge type of stuff that keeps you in a relaxing, stress-free mood. Last week I purchased the new Norah Jones album ‘Feels Like Home’. Her music continues to showcase her wonderful talent [...]
Thanks to Dean for these links. I bet you didn’t know Sunfish could grow this large! Monster washes up near Farewell Spit More photos of an Ocean Sunfish
More Dinosaur news for you. Like some that once roamed Alberta, the remains are believed to be that of a Hadrosaur and possibly even a new species. Dinosaur Remains Found In Korea
That’s right. Dinosaurs were in the Canadian High Arctic. CBC News: Dinosaur fossils shows Arctic’s Jurassic age The original press release can be found here. There’s also a link in the press release with more about the discoverer, Hans Larsson.
