Happy Birthday Jules Verne!

Fan of classic adventure and sci-fi? Today is Jules Verne's Birthday.

The author of numerous works of fiction that have fueled the imagination of people all over the world. I found this a crazy coincidence (today being his birthday) because mine was 2 days ago and I was in a bookstore looking for one of his books! Haha, well there you go. Please click here to find out more info about this great author. Also, Google has all kinds of links setup in celebration of his b-day as well here.

Around the World in 80 Days (Two-Disc Special Edition) (DVD)

The Time Machine (DVD)

Journey to the Center of the Earth (DVD)

 

Supernatural Anime - January 2011!

Warner Bros. Japan is working on an Anime version of the hit show, Supernatural! The release date is January 2011 (2010-2011 is being called The Year of Supernatural by Warner Bros. Japan). This release will cover the first two seasons of the show and include additional story lines not shown in the live action series!

Now, there are only a few anime movies that I actually like, but I am very interested to see how this wonderful series will be translated into a different medium (I'm aware of the graphic novel but haven't picked it up yet). I am of the opinion that the story line is so well thought out that it can translate into almost any (storytelling) medium. Wouldn't it be great to see a feature length movie for the series finale when the time comes? Hopefully on the big screen.

For more detail on the anime release, check out SALTED AND BURNED.

Mad Men Season 3 on DVD

I, like many others, love Mad Men. Not only are the characters multi-layered and beautifully dressed. The storyline is absorbing and the sets are breathtaking. At any rate, every time Don Draper is in his office having a drink, I drool over the barware (and the furniture). I was happily surprised however, when I seen what had been used for the cover of the Season 3 DVD set. I knew that I wasn't the only one who wanted to reach into the TV and steal those glasses! Those set designers sure know what they're doing.

Art Clokey 1921 - 2010

Saturday January 8th, Art Clokey, the creator of Gumby, died in his home in Los Osos, CA. His imaginative and original animation stye has influenced many film makers and animators throughout the world. Gumby started out as a student film called Gumbasia (1955). Thank you for your wonders Mr. Clokey.

Davy and Goliath
Mad Monster Party
Gumby The Movie
James and the Giant Peach
Coraline
Wallace and Gromit
The Nightmare Before Christmas