The LucasArts Book of Genesis gets digital re-release
22 Apr, 2012, 10:45 | Posted by: Jason | Comments: 3Several years back - I think it was somewhere around December 10th, 2005 - we spread the good word about a book called Droidmaker: George Lucas and the Digital Revolution, a detailed, acclaimed, behind-the-scenes look at various technology companies of the George Lucas empire. At the time, author Michael Rubin had put up the book's eighteenth chapter, a fascinating examination of the early days of Lucasfilm Games, up on his blog.
Now we receive word that the book has recently gotten a Kindle re-release. If you've ever had any interest in the genesis of companies like LucasArts, Pixar, and Industrial Light and Magic (or if, to put it a simpler way, you read Mojo), Rubin's insider look at the story behind them is by all accounts compelling stuff. Check out the new digital release or stick with the easier-to-cuddle analog version, if you prefer.
And maybe stay tuned for a review of Droidmaker from us sometime in the future. Who knows, crazier things have happened.
Co-director of Brave turns out to have created Sam & Max
18 Apr, 2012, 23:03 | Posted by: Jason | Source: Thunder Chunky | Comments: 7Indiana Jones coming to Blu-ray this fall
03 Mar, 2012, 12:40 | Posted by: Jason | Source: Indiana Jones | Comments: 13The long-awaited and long-rumored release of the Indiana Jones movies in high definition is officially coming this fall.
The package will contain all four films and what seems will largely be recycled extras. Here's Paramount's official blurb:
The man with the hat is back – and looking better than ever! The world’s favorite globe-trotting archaeologist is, at long last, embarking on his greatest adventure – when “The Complete Indiana Jones Blu-ray Collection” comes to Blu-ray Disc from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Paramount Home Media Distribution. The Complete Indiana Jones Blu-ray Collection will be excavated in the fall of 2012 and will include all four of Indy’s thrilling adventures, using the highest possible high definition picture and audio presentation – along with a “best of” collection of documentaries, interviews, featurettes and a few new surprises.
"A few new surprises" makes it sound as though the volume of extras not already released will be minimal, but from what has been reported about the Raiders restoration, which has been screened to a privileged few, the movies themselves are gonna look like a million bucks, and that's the main thing.
Update by ???: The big question is, will the CGI jeep from the recent HDTV broadcasts be included? Will we have another jeepgate?
Ian Abercrombie dies at 77
02 Feb, 2012, 19:24 | Posted by: Jason | Source: The Official Star Wars Blog | Comments: 6The blog post includes remembrances from some of the crew of The Clone Wars.
A peek at his filmography on IMDB reveals that you hardly have be a Clone Wars viewer to have enjoyed this man's work. Among a multitude of other roles, he played Mister Pitt, Elaine's needy millionaire boss on several episodes of Seinfeld, John Hammond's butler in The Lost World: Jurassic Park, and the bearded wise man who sent Bruce Campbell to fetch the necronomicon in Army of Darkness (along with the poorly heeded instructions to speak three magic words).
The reviews so far have been mixed to negative, which means it's probably one of Lucas' better efforts of the last two decades.
Bone movie gets a director
19 Jan, 2012, 19:18 | Posted by: Jason | Source: The Hollywood Reporter | Be the first to comment!As previously known, the animated film will be produced by Lin Pictures and Animal Logic (of Happy Feet fame), with Warner Bros. holding the comics' film rights. There are no details on whether or not the adaptation will consist of multiple films, which was discussed at one point, but this news would certainly suggest that things are moving forward.
PC Gamer tries to discuss the Maniac Mansion TV adaptation, fails
06 Sep, 2011, 12:25 | Posted by: Kroms | Source: PC Gamer | Comments: 2We don't need the diary, Dad - MARCUS HAS THE MAP!
24 Aug, 2011, 17:50 | Posted by: Jason | Source: MattBusch.com | Comments: 3Fortunately, all of the artist's 255 prints - the proceeds of which went to American Disabled Veterans - have sold out, sparing you considerable temptation, but apparently there are going to be some on sale at the Adirondack ComicFest, should you be attending.
Play "Spot the Monkey Island References," Pirates 4 edition
25 May, 2011, 22:45 | Posted by: Jason | Be the first to comment!Well, last weekend's On Stranger Tides was surely no exception, and I've given everyone a head start on the ongoing compilation of Totally Not Ridiculous MI Connections in this forum thread. Come play along, and of course, spoilers ahoy!
New On Stranger Tides movie poster
16 Mar, 2011, 22:18 | Posted by: Jason | Source: CHUD | Comments: 6Zombies Ate My Neighbours movie planned. Seriously.
04 Feb, 2011, 06:37 | Posted by: Tingler | Source: First Showing | Comments: 5A script has been written by newcomer John Darko, and is described as "Superbad + Zombieland + Home Alone". It's a coming-of-age comedy, with zombies. And yes, protagonists Zeke and Julie still feature.
While the film's producers are still seeking both finances and the rights from Konami, apparently "things are going well and it's coming together". Wonder if it'll have tentacles in it? Hell, I'd pay just to see the giant baby.
IGN draws swords with Lego Pirates of the Caribbean
02 Feb, 2011, 08:52 | Posted by: Tingler | Source: IGN | Comments: 2Probably the most interesting bit of information is that the game will cover all four POTC films, including this summer's On Stranger Tides. The game is due to coincide approximately with that film (like Lego Indy did with Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) and will release on all platforms - although strangely absent from the release list is a 3DS version, especially after all the trouble TT Games went through to get Lego Clone Wars on the system.
Empire Strikes Back deemed "culturally significant"
28 Dec, 2010, 20:29 | Posted by: Jason | Source: Library of Congress | Comments: 2You can see the whole list here, although I think it's easy to see why Empire, which boasts arguably Bogart's greatest performance, is getting all the attention.
VGA Awards and POTC Trailer
13 Dec, 2010, 16:33 | Posted by: Gabez | Source: Melancholick | Comments: 6In other news, the new Pirates of the Caribbean trailer has been unleashed. This is notable because the film is based on the Disneyland ride of the same name, and the Tim Powers book, On Stranger Tides: both of these were inspirations for the Monkey Island series. The trailer has mermaids in it. Hello!
Clicky here to see the rest!
The trailer premieres Monday. Go see Tron Legacy if you want to behold it on the big screen, which is where On Stranger Tides can be seen on May 20th of next year.
R.I.P. Irvin Kershner
29 Nov, 2010, 10:24 | Posted by: clone2727 | Source: Yahoo! News | Comments: 4LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean announced
18 Nov, 2010, 14:38 | Posted by: jp-30 | Source: Nintendo Life | Comments: 7LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game will be based in the world of the globally successful film franchise, incorporating storylines, locations and characters from the first three films (“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End”) as well as the upcoming fourth film, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.”
LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game will re-create the action, adventure and memorable moments of the Pirates of the Caribbean mythology in LEGO form, incorporating the humor of LEGO minifigures and fantastic worlds built from LEGO bricks and elements for players to explore. Players can take on the roles of more than 70 characters and experience the pirate adventure, irreverent humor and amazing creatures of the Pirates of the Caribbean films, through action-adventure gameplay and hilariously quirky LEGO cut scenes.
Read the whole press release here.
"That's right, twenty five years into the future."
29 Sep, 2010, 21:40 | Posted by: Jason | Source: AMC Theaters | Comments: 4Would it be conspiratorial to wonder if Telltale might be hoping to attach a trailer or some sort of game-pimping promo during this event?
Drop your vote, Dr Jones! It will be found! You won't! AH HA HA HA
24 Aug, 2010, 23:31 | Posted by: Tingler | Source: IGN | Comments: 11Well, do you want a new Indiana Jones film?
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