The Bearded Trio

This is my John Williams playlist on my Iphone.  These are my favourite John Williams tracks.  The "John Williams" playlist gets played all the time usually on random.  I believe that this list contains the best of John Williams.  If I'm missing any please let me know.  I would be more than happy to expand my list.  There are quite a bit of Star Wars and Indiana Jones on the list but lets be honest they are his most famous and some of his best. Cantina Band Star Wars A New Hope Suspecting Lois Takes The Plunge Superman 2  Throne Room And End Credits Star Wars A New Hope  Main Title/Rebel Blockade Runner Star Wars A New Hope  Lost Squadron Close Encounters The Menu Jaws 2  Ben’s Death/ Tie Fighter Attack Star Wars A New Hope  Desert Chase Raiders Of The Lost Ark Anakin’s Dream Star Wars Revenge Of The Sith  Tractor Beam/Chasm Crossfire Star Wars A New Hope  Han Solo And The Princess Star Wars The Empire Str...

George Lucas is set to make his first appearance in Star Wars: The Clone Wars as Chairman Papanoida in episode four of season three. Sphere Of Influence sees the Star Wars creator's second outing as the blue-skinned resident of Coruscant, after first making a cameo in Revenge Of The Sith (where he had risen to the ranks of 'Baron'). Talking about his role, Lucas said, “My appearance in Episode III was just for fun. Mostly, I did it for my kids. I was wrapping the series, and I’d never been on-screen in a Star Wars film, even though I’d been making them for decades. With The Clone Wars , I get the best of both worlds, because I get a starring role but don’t have to do any acting or wear any blue make-up.” His family, who appeared alongside him in the final live action Star Wars film, will also feature in the animated story, though none of the characters, including Lucas, will be voiced by their human counterparts. However, his daughter Katie Lucas is taking ...

SHERSTON had a taste of Hollywood when Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg was spotted taking a break from filming War Horse at Castle Combe last week. Regulars at the Rattlebone Inn saw him there on Thursday enjoying a meal. One said: "The minders and the cars outside with the tinted windows that gave it away – and the baseball cap." The director’s current project is an adaptation of a children’s novel by Michael Morpurgo which tells the tale of a farm horse taken to serve in the First World War and the young boy who goes in search of him. It features Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson and Harry Potter star David Thewlis, who also played one of Black Beauty’s owners in the 1994 film. Sherston location shown below. View Larger Map Read more at http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news/8420475.Spielberg_drops_in_at_Sherston/

With the Ryder Cup taking place in South Wales in particular Newport where the Celtic Manor is located, it seems Hollywood has taken over the Welsh valleys.  But it doesn't end there because in a couple of weeks time Steven Spielberg is going to be filming War Horse in a small village just a few miles from the Celtic Manor.  That village is Caerwent located about five miles west of Chepstow and eleven miles east of Newport, and was founded by the Romans.  There are a number of roman ruins so much so that some are actually in the residents back gardens. According to the casting agency they require males with black or olive skin, short hair and cut with short back and sides, physically fit and no tattoos. Since I live five miles from where they will be filming naturally I have put my name down for an extra (even though I have white skin its worth a try.) I will let you know if I get a part or not.  If you feel like having a try the link is http://www.castingcol...

YouTuber, "UndoTube" has done a fantastic recreation of the dining scene from Jurassic Park.  His impressions are rather impressive The only reason I did this video: Jeff "Freaking" Goldblum. My friends and I sat up all night doing Jeff Goldblum impersonations, ending each sentence with "and, and, if... and, well, there it is." I have a hunch that when he gets a script, he adds a comma after 90% of the words in all of his lines. "I'm just saying that, uh, uh, life, uh, finds, a way." I concentrated on Jeff Goldblum... my impersonation of the other four characters may not be up to par. 

“Star Wars: The Solo Adventures” by Daniel L Smith tells the story of why Han Solo “Dropped his cargo at the first sign of an Imperial Cruiser”. It was produced as a student film at The DAVE School at Universal Studios in Orlando Florida.

Rango is a pet chameleon who lives in a terrarium. Everything is calm and comfortable and relaxing and quiet. Until, one day, he somehow ends up in the rough of an Old West town in the American southwest, whose name is actually “Dirt.” As he’s always thought himself a hero, Rango establishes himself as the lawman, strolling the streets as a sheriff like character. Unbeknown to him, the “good guy” role doesn’t do very well in Dirt -- with a whole cemetery filled with good guy tombstones. But that doesn’t stop Rango from trying, constantly seeking to fit in, with his surroundings, no matter how challenging -- just like a good chameleon! Check out the teaser trailer of this upcoming Nickelodeon and Paramount flick, due in theaters March 4th, 2011.

So Lucasarts, since you've done such a great job with the first two Monkey Island games (the second is still only a dollar/59p by the way on Itunes) why not do a make over of the fantastic Lucasarts game Indiana Jones And The Fate Of Atlantis?  Like most of the point and clicks from Lucasarts this was quality entertainment from start to finish.  It had a great story, enticing atmosphere, and addictive gameplay. There were over 200 locations to explore.  The music and sound effects were way better than any other adventure game on the market at the time.  Could you imagine this game in HD on your Xbox or PS3 and don't get me started if it was on the Iphone?  Come on Lucasarts, don't make me beg! INTRO TO INDIANA JONES AND THE FATE OF ATLANTIS

So there I am playing Monkey Island 2 on my Xbox and I'm just about to enter the mansion and go up the stairs and what do I see in the painting on the wall?  Well see for yourself So does this mean that Lucasarts are working on a Grim Fandango special edition?  After all we all started speculating when Day Of The Tentacle was found in the first one.  See the link below. http://www.thebeardedtrio.com/2009/08/hidden-day-of-tentacle-meaning-in.html Anyway if you havent got the game yet and you own an Iphone or Ipad then its under a dollar on Itunes at the moment (thats 59p to the Brits.) Its worth it just to listen to the great music and the spitting contest.

Drew Struzan has created some of the most iconic movie poster images of the last 30 years, from "Raiders of the Lost Ark" to "Star Wars: Episode III". This is the first book to cover his movie work in depth. Featuring over 300 pieces of artwork, including previously unseen poster art for "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" and "Hellboy II", this is a treat for movie buffs and artists alike. About the Author Drew Struzan's art is some of the most iconic in modern movies, with the artwork for over 150 movie posters to his credit, including all the Star Wars, Back to the Future and Indiana Jones movies, Harry Potter, E.T., Big Trouble in Little China, The Goonies and the Muppets. George Lucas dubbed him "the only collectible artist since World War II" and Steven Spielberg called him his "favorite movie artist". Coming September 24th Check out the huge portfolio here - http://www.drewstruzan.com/illustrated/...

Presented by Katie Derham Making his Proms debut, the BBC Concert Orchestra's new Principal Conductor Keith Lockhart presents John Williams: Hook - Flight to Neverland

Hope you like this.  This is my first attempt at a Goonies wallpaper.  More to come.

This image is Ralph McQuarrie's only contribution to the film Raiders of the Lost Ark . This pen drawing depicting the power of the Ark was used to create the illustration for the prop bible in the film. For the figures in the foreground, he took reference photos of several ILM employees. The staining on the right is where the oversized image was taped together, and no, the text on the page doesn't actually translate into anything. At the time it was created, Ralph never could have imagined that people might someday have the opportunity to stand within inches of the drawing to actually try and read it. Seen at A Gallery of Imagination: The Star Wars Art of Ralph McQuarrie at Celebration V.

The Bearded Trio were fortunate enough to ask Jeremy Bullock some quick fire questions on himself and his career. Here's what he had to say. What was your favourite Star Wars moment? The first day on the set was very exciting What was your least favourite moment? The last day when it was time to say goodbye. What is the most unusual thing you have been asked to do by a fan? To sign my name on their arm before going to get it tattooed Although you have worked with so many superstars over the years, is there still someone you would love to work with? Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts, Gene hackman & Clint Eastwood What is your favourite soundtrack? Star Wars & Dances With Wolves What is your favourite Food? Indian food or anything made by my wife because she is a wonderful cook. Favourite Drink? A good beer or a glass of wine Favourite TV Programme? The CSI shows Do you have any Star Wars collectables? If so what is your favourite? I have a few Star Wars collectables and ...

Going to the cinema is fun experience, we all love it.  But admit it before we go in there are a few things that go through our head that we hope are not going to be there or happen.  Here are my top ten annoying things in a cinema in no particular order 1 - Groups of kids who are obviously not there to watch the movie Its so annoying.  They sit at the back while some may sit at the front and laugh and giggle all they way through the movie.  Argggg!!!!  Why did they waste their money?  Just to annoy the rest of us?  Now I normally try to find an "over 18 only" showing of the movie. 2 - People texting and checking their phone. Its so distracting.  It doesn't matter whats happening in the movie my attention will always go to that glowing screen someone is holding.  Switch it off!  The world is not going to end. 3 - The cinema being too cold or warm  I don't expect to pay money and have a draft sweeping across me for two h...

Its fashionable to be a geek.  Its even more fashionable to announce your geekiness to other geeks with a good T-shirt.  I'm not talking about the t-shirts that shout geekiness by having huge movie logos splatted all over them like the popular Ghostbusters logo t-shirt or Superman emblem t-shirts.  No!  I'm talking about subtle geekiness t-shirts that only other geeks would get. So here are my top Spielberg/Lucas t-shirts for Geeks. (Okay two I cheated a bit.) 1 - Back To The Future hill Valley High School 2 - Close Encounters Devil's Tower  3 - Raiders Of The Lost Ark - Raven Nepal 4 - Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom 5 - Jaws Amity Island 6 - Jaws - Amity Police 7 - Jaws- Quints Fishing 8 - The Goonies Lighthouse Lounge 9 - Ghostbusters 10 - National Lampoons Vacation All the T-shirts above are available from "Last Exit To Nowhere" website.   Just ordered the Close Encounters one. 11 - ILM Night Crew 12 -...

Click the image, to have supesize click again and then right click and save.  Makes a great wallpaper

So I was on my dinner break and all of a sudden I heard an orchestra playing. The Gwent Music Support Service performed John William's Star Wars. A really well done rendition too. This performance was part of the new MUSIC FOR ALL campaign that aims to get more students engaged in music making. Turned out to be a perfect lunch break. (Maybe the service could arrange a tribute to John Williams evening hint hint!)