The Bearded Trio

As I predicted a while back Netflix has said NO to Terra Nova. It seems every time a show gets cancelled Netflix express an interest in saving the show. It stinks of easy free exposure to me. Well that's that then. Terra Nova is officially extinct One source has claimed that the talks broke down because international buyers may have been concerned about the lack of mainstream television or cable network support for the show. Nice excuse. Rob The Bearded Trio

The Death Star was recreated by filmmakers as part of a viral advert for childrens' store Toys 'R' Us in Denmark. Scroll down for video

Duel Of The Fates Video.  One of my all time favourites from the master that is John Williams.  Combined with the video this is one of the best Star Wars videos. A Classic.  (Although they need to replace puppet Yoda in the video...Or do they?)

The Art of Drew Struzan Drew Struzan brought us some of the most iconic movie posters of modern time. Back To The Future, Blade Runner, Indiana Jones, Star Wars prequels. The list could go on and on. I have just finished reading The Art Of Drew Struzan and can highly recommend this book. Its an easy read and although the book is over very quickly the segments that accompany each poster are interesting and entertaining. Here is an example of what I have learnt from the book. Frank Darabont who wrote the Foreward for the book absolutely detests the modern day posters that have replaced the great art work from the likes of Drew Struzan in which he describes as either the "Big head" approach or the dull-witted "police lineup" shot. The poster for The Thing was done in one night due the studio wanting a poster quickly. The delivery boy who arrived in the morning to pick it up had to wait for the painting to dry. It was still wet when they put it under gl...

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.

I was sad to wake up this morning to read the news that Ralph McQuarrie has passed away at the age of 82. For me he was as important to the whole Star Wars package as John Williams or even George Lucas. Without his paintings Twentieth Century Fox would not have come on board. Lucas has said he is saddened by the passing of McQuarrie saying: "Ralph McQuarrie was the first person I hired to help me envision Star Wars, his genial contribution, in the form of unequaled production paintings, propelled and inspired all of the cast and crew of the original Star Wars trilogy. When words could not convey my ideas, I could always point to one of Ralph's fabulous illustrations and say, 'Do it like this.'" Personally for me I grew up with McQuarrie's paintings having at least one print of each painting in some form. Sometimes I would get to see the concept paintings before the related movie was released giving me a valuable sneak preview of the scene to come. I would...

Rango won best animation, a first Academy award and nomination for director Gore Verbinski, who said it was "made by grown-ups acting like a bunch of children". The film features the voice of Johnny Depp, who plays a chameleon Congratulations Gore Verbinski and Industrial Light & Magic.  No Oscar this time for John Williams but well done to The Artist's Ludovic Bource for winning best score. The Help's Octavia Spencer won the best supporting actress Oscar and gave a speech acknowledging Spielberg's help in her career, she received a standing ovation from the audience.  "Thank you Stephen Spielberg for changing my life...oh my God, thank you... I'm freaking out, Full List Best Picture WINNER: The Artist — Thomas Langmann The Descendants Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close The Help Hugo Midnight in Paris Moneyball The Tree of Life War Horse Best Directing Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris WINNER: Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist...

ILM WALLPAPER I created this a few months back.  Had a dabble on photoshop.  What do you think?

Its not an excuse to post some photos of Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in the infamous gold bikini. Okay it is but some of these photos are rare so want to share these glorious photos. Enjoy.  Let me know what your favourite is. Lucky Gamorrean What is Mark Hamill wearing?

Steven Spielberg Movies Ranked What is the best Steven Spielberg movie of all time? I decided to compile the following list to answer the question. So here's how it works. I have visited several sites and taken their top rated Spielberg movies and given points for the top six.  The scoring system is: 1st - 10 points 2nd - 6 points 3rd - 4 points 4th - 3 points 5th - 2 points 6th - 1 point Also included is box office takings which has been adjusted for inflation and overall nominations and awards given. Metacritic Top six by metascore Score Points E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial 10 pts 94 metascore Schindler's List 6 pts 93 metascore Raiders of the Lost Ark 4 pts 90 metascore Saving Private Ryan 3 pts 90 metascore Minority Report 2pts 80 metascore Jaws 1pt 79 metascore Metacritic by user score Empire of the Sun 10 pts 9.0 user score Raiders of the Lost Ark 6 pts 8.9 user score Schindler's List 4pts 8.8 user score Saving Private...

James Arnold Taylor's "Talking to Myself" is a 80 minute one-man stage show event. Combining state-of-the-art multimedia images and sound in a live theater setting. James re-creates scenes from some of Hollywood's biggest films with creative imagery and his voice. As one of Hollywood's most prolific voice-actors James is known world wide as the voice of many famous television and film characters. From Fred Flintstone and Johnny Test to Obi-Wan Kenobi on the hit show Star Wars: The Clone Wars. "Talking to Myself" includes over 150 voices all by one man, one throat. It is a family friendly show that inspires, educates and entertains! We hope you enjoy this trailer, spread the word and catch the show in your area soon! Question is can he do a convincing Welsh accent?

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 Here is a list of anniversaries this year so start saving for those special edition box sets.  80th Anniversary John Williams composer was born in 1932 45th Anniversary (1967) Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (TV) 40th Anniversary (1972) The Godfather The Poseidon Adventure 35th Anniversary (1977) Star Wars Close Encounters Of The Third Kind 1977 Close Encounters Of The Third Kind The Fantastic Journey (TV) Fantasy Island (TV) 30th Anniversary (1982) E.T The Extra Terrestrial The THX Sound System was developed for use in movie theaters Lucasarts was founded Poltergeist Blade Runner The Thing (John Carpenter) Raiders of the Lost Ark (video game) Q*bert (video game) 25th Anniversary (1987) Innerspace Jaws 4 The Revenge Predator Robocop The Running Man Star Trek: The Next Generation  (TV) Maniac Mansion (video game) Star Tours 1987 Star Tours (Ride)   Empire of the Sun Superman IV 20th Anniversary (1992) Muppet...

Settle back on Christmas day.  let that turkey digest, pour yourself a nice afternoon drink and watch a traditional family movie.  Why not make it a Star Wars movie so here to make your Christmas day complete is a forgotten gem... MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE BEARDED TRIO.  On the forest moon of Endor, the Towani family nearly completed repairs of their ship and prepare to leave. Ewok village is attacked by a group of sanyassan marauders led by Terak and datohomirian witch Charal. Most of Towanis were killed. Cindel and rest of the villige were taken by sanyassan slavers. She and Wicket escaped to meet hermit Noa and his speedy creature Teek. Our team must infiltrate marauders castle to free captured ewoks and retake power cell from Towani's starship...  PART 1 PART 2 PART 3

Thought I would share with you some of the great geeky pressies I received from my wonderful wife this year. T-Rex from Jurassic Park Collectors Blu Ray Box set Jurassic Park Collectors Blu Ray box set Jaws.  Memories From Martha's Vineyard Can anyone guess what movie this T-shirt is from? Various items for my collection

FRONT OF BOX Today I picked up my collector's edition of The Old Republic and I thought I would share with you what exactly is in the box. TOP COVER OFF BOX Darth Malgus Statue Base for Statue Box For Statue Journal Of Master Gnost-Dural Book.  Amazing illustrations as shown below with plans pullouts. Tin case containing three discs for the game. Soundtrack CD Side Of Box Back Of Box