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| JUNE 30, 2005 |
July 13: GO For Launch..
For the first time since 2003, the Space Shuttle is back on schedule return
to space in just about 2 weeks. Click here for the latest update at CNN.com.
5:30PM - EST
Dennis Muren InterviewComingSoon.net has an interview posted with special effects God, Dennis
Muren. For those of you who don't know who Dennis is, he's a founding
member of ILM, worked on 5 of the 6 Star Wars films, and is the winner of
NINE academy awards for his incredible effects skills.
So why am I mentioning him today? His talents helped bring the latest
sci-fi thriller, War Of The Worlds, to the big screen.. You can read the
interview here.
2:30PM - EST
Buy 3, Get One FreeIf you have been sleeping in your basement up until this point, and
haven't gotten out to see Episode III yet, now's the time. For the 4th of July
weekend, if you buy 3 tix to see SW: Episode III, you can get a fourth ticket
for free. Why do I feel like I should be saying "While Supplies Last"??
For more info, check out these details as the official site.
7:00AM - EST
BTDT Feature: War Of The Worlds ReviewLast night in my inbox, a review of the newest sci-fi thriller appeared from
BTDT reader, Unleasht. I have not yet had the opportunity to see the film
myself, but Un has done an excellent job of defining the highs AND lows of the
film. Check out his commentary here.
7:00AM - EST
JUNE
29, 2005
BTDT
Feature: War Of The Worlds Review
Last
night in my inbox, a review of the newest sci-fi thriller appeared from
BTDT reader, Unleasht. I have not
yet had the opportunity to see the film,
but Un has done an excellent job of defining the highs AND
lows of the film.
Check
it out here.
War Of The Worlds
Alienware Contest
In need of a new box for the upcoming LAN party, or
has your PC maybe
just spun its last hard drive search and puked? Well,
the folks over at
Alienware have a contest running right now to hook you up with
a
new unit! Click here
for more info.
7:00AM
- EST
JUNE
28, 2005
"Quickly..
They're On The Move.."
The
new Lucasfilm center opened its doors Saturday, celebrating the move
of the company to the Letterman Digital Arts Center in the
Presidio, a former
military base and national park in San Francisco. Guests Saturday
included California's two U.S. senators and four San Francisco
mayors. Most Lucasfilm divisions will move to the
complex from Marin County, starting in early July. You
can
read more on the event here.
Funny thing about the article is it mentions the following
INDY reference:
Lucas says he'll likely keep away from the center
and instead focus on smaller
film projects and developing a final "Indiana Jones'' film.
Stay tuned!
10:00AM - EST
Fantastic Four Video Game ReviewUGO.com has a nice detailed review on the Fantastic Four video game,
which you can check out here. The movie opens 7/8.
10:00AM - EST
We Go To War TomorrowThe War Of The Worlds hits theatres beginning tomorrow. To view the
most recent trailer, click here.
7:00AM - EST
| JUNE 27, 2005 |
King Kong: Part Jack Black, Part Jurassic..
Naomi Watts, Adrian Brody, and Jack Black make appearances in the upcoming
re-re-release of King Kong, in theatres in December. You can check out the
trailer here.
10:00PM - EST
Natalie At Live 8natalieempire.com has alerted us to the fact that Natalie Portman will
be among the list of presenters, along with Salma Hayek and many
others. Natalie? Salma? Who's got tix for sale??!!
9:30PM - EST
'P' For Movie PosterThe official V For Vendetta movie poster is now viewable here. For those of
you haven't been following my previous posts on this film, it's the latest work
to include Natalie Portman. In theatres 11/4.
Herbie: Fully Reviewed
For the BTDT take on the latest Herbie flic, click here.
9:30PM - EST
Tigger, You Will Be MissedPaul Winchell, the actor best known for his voice of Tigger from the Winnie The
Pooh series, passed away Friday at 82 years old. You can read up on his
extensive career here.
11:30AM - EST
Bonne Anniversaire, Isabelle!Birthday wishes go out today to Isabelle Adjani, probably one of the hottest
French actresses I have ever seen! Americans would recognize her from the
1996 film Diabolique, where she starred along side Sharon Stone. She is 50
today (and trust me, you would never know it!). You can check her out
here.
11:00AM - EST
Batman Bitch-Slaps BewitchedAs can be expected, Batman Begins surpassed the opening of Bewitched this
weekend, with a current tally of $26.8MM over Bewitched at $20.2MM. You
can read up more on this weekend's movie ratings here.
11:00AM - EST
| JUNE 24, 2005 |
"Use The Commlink? Oh My!"
For those of you who have been waiting for the Star Wars edition phone
to come down just a pinch more, your opportunity has come.. Amazon
now has the phone for a low low $49.99. Check it out here
.
9:00PM - EST
"I Wanna Be The First One To See 'Em All..."Thanks to BTDT reader Unleasht, you now have a great opportunity to learn
more about the stars and planets in our solar system. Click here for the 3D
universe page, compliments of NASA. Thanks, Un!
6:00PM - EST
Roger Ebert Sees StarsRoger Ebert, Mister 2 Thumbs Up, was honored this week with his own star
on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. The details are posted here.
So what do you think? Should a critic get his own star? Email your thoughts,
and I'll post the results of the poll for all to review.
10:30AM - EST
James Earl Jones Falls Victim To PneumoniaThe voice of Vader currently isn't talking much at all, due to complications
resulting from pneumonia. He is not expected to fully recover until
August. Please keep JEJ in your thoughts through this- You can read
up more on his current status here.
10:30AM - EST
On With The Show(s)Our weekly Toy Shop magazine update highlights toy shows in the following
states this weekend:
CO, CT, IL, MD, MA, MO
For
more info (as always), drop me an email.
9:30AM
- EST
JUNE
19, 2005
Ford: Firewall Update
An
update on Harrison Ford's latest project, Firewall, has been posted
at
harrisonfordweb.com. The film is being shot in
Canada. Click here
for some
details.
2:00PM - EST
5 Extra Bucks Off GalaxiesIf you have not yet picked up a copy of Star Wars Galaxies, you can get it for
$29.99 PLUS an extra $5 off, compliments of Best Buy. Click here for more info.
2:00PM - EST
Star Wars Mobile Phone Giveway Ends Friday 6/24For anyone looking to win some nice mobile prizes, check out this contest over
at gamesradar.com - But hurry, the contest closes out next Friday!
2:00PM - EST
Decameron: That's A WRAPAfter 9 weeks of filming in Rome and Tuscany, Italy, the latest film to include
Hayden Christensen has completed its principal photography, and now heads
to editing and post-production. The film's full name is Decameron: Angels &
Virgins, and should appear in theatres sometime next year.
1:50PM - EST
KONG Is Coming..For any of you who have been following the updates on the remake of
King Kong, you might be glad to know that a 150-second teaser trailer will
be debuting on NBC on "Access Hollywood", on both Tuesday night (June 28th)
as well as Wednesday the 29th. Maybe it's just me, but this movie was
already re-made once, wasn't it??
1:30PM - EST
Stay Away From The FogThe remake of the John Carpenter classic horror film is gearing up for
launch on October 14th. Finally! A horror film that has been correctly
timed! I'm normally not one for re-makes, not to mention of one of my favorite
all-time horror movies, but this one has piqued my curiosity. The official web
site is now available here.
1:30PM - EST
The Bug Is BackMany of you might remember a little VW beetle that came to life
through the imagination of Walt Disney, known as Herbie.. Well, the little guy
is back to life, and back in action once more. Sneak previews are happening
today at select theatres, and the grand opening is scheduled for this Wednesday.
1:30PM - EST
"I... Am Your Father...."For those of you out there who are trying to figure out a way to help your pop
enjoy his Fathers' Day, your local theatre is giving dads a free exclusive Episode
III poster for going to see Episode III today. Details will be in your local paper
(as shown here). Don't miss out!
1:20PM - EST
| JUNE 17, 2005 |
Toy Shop Updates
The June 24th issue of Toy Shop magazine has a great article for you
fellow Star Wars junkies, entitled "Childhood Confessions Of A Star Wars
Junkie". Be sure to look for it at your local newstand, or order here and
have your own copy mailed to your house!
Further updates from the Toy Shop gang include toy events happening
this weekend in the following states:
AZ,
FL, IL, MD, NE, NJ,
NY, PA, TN, WV
and internationally:
Milan, Italy
Drop an email if you'd like more info..
11:20AM
- EST
JUNE
15, 2005
PS3
Update: Backward Compatible, It is...
For
anyone following the development of the PS3, it has been confirmed in
this
article that it will be backward compatible. Xbox 360 however,
is not as
willing to say the same regarding older Xbox technology.. Check
it out for
yourself.
7:00AM - EST
Neeson: Mentor Once AgainFor anyone looking for more info on Liam Neeson's role in Batman Begins, you
get more here- Like his role in Episode I, Neeson plays the role of Henri
Ducard, mentor and trainer of Bruce Wayne in the new film. Another pic of
him is available here.
7:00AM - EST
| JUNE 14, 2005 |
Big Apple Con
For anyone in the vicinity of NYC, the Big Apple Con is taking place this coming
weekend, 6/17 and 6/18. For more info, check out bigapplecon.com Thanks
goes out to Toy Shop magazine for the heads up!
7:00PM - EST
See ROTS Again... At HOMEAre you ready to see Revenge Of The Sith again, but from your living room
this time? Well, at fetchflix.com, you can already download a copy for
yourself for only $15! That's cheaper than taking a date with you to the
theatre! PLUS, that's a ONE-TIME fee, which allows you access to the rest
of their inventory! Click here for more info.
6:00PM - EST
Pics From AFI AwardsFor anyone who missed out on the AFI awards last week, here are some
pics of some of the attendees (you should recognize a few). Thanks
goes out to harrisonfordweb.com for the pics.
6:00PM - EST
| JUNE 10, 2005 |
Lucas: King Of Wooden Dialogue
In this most recent article from MSNBC.com, Lucas poked fun at himself,
referring to himself as the King Of Wooden Dialogue, at The American Film
Institute’s annual lifetime achievement award Thursday night. Oh well, at
least he admits it, right?
This article also mentions development of the next Indiana Jones film,
scheduled for filming next year..
For those of you who didn't get to attend, the AFI show honoring Lucas will
air June 20 on the USA Network. Check your local listings for show times.
3:50PM - EST
| JUNE 9, 2005 |
Alienware Star Wars PCs
If you haven't already drooled over these once, be sure to check out the Star
Wars PC's being offered by Alienware. You can check out their specs and other
details here.
11:50AM - EST
Head StartDo you always wish you had a cool Star Wars costume, but have no clue
where to start? Well, here's a great opportunity if you're looking to
dress as a female Jedi.. This auction on eBay gives you a chance to become
Aayla Secura, the hot female Jedi we got to see in Episodes II and III.
You can also use this prop piece if you'd like to do a costume of Jabba's
dancer as well. Get your costume ready for Halloween!
9:30AM - EST
All Hail The QueenOn this day in 1981, Natalie Portman was born in Jerusalem, Israel. This young
lady's career has really exploded in a short period of time, and you can read up
more on her here. I had the opportunity to get an autograph in 2002, and
she truly is more beautiful in real life than she is on the big screen. Happy
Birthday, Natalie!
9:30AM - EST
| JUNE 7, 2005 |
Target Exclusive Micro Battle Sets
If you have not yet gotten to check these out, be sure to take a look-
They're actually pretty sweet! Why do Target's exclusives always seem to be
better than the "other leading brand" exclusives?
2:30PM - EST
Birthday Wishes To the Midichlorian ManHappy 53rd birthday to Liam Neeson, the man who taught us of the existence
of midichlorians, and how they speak to us regarding the will of the Force.
Neeson was born in Ireland, and has come a long way in his career. You
can read his milestones here. Happy Birthday, Qui-Gon!
9:30AM - EST
| JUNE 6, 2005 |
Sith And Sin
According to this article at Empire Online, ROTS and Sin City continue to
rack up the bucks in the summer movie madness. Check it out-
3:30PM - EST
| JUNE 5, 2005 |
Republic Commando Price Break
For anyone who has been waiting to score a copy of Republic Commando
for XBox, it has been marked down to $37.99 at your local Circuit City.
More details here.
9:30PM - EST
The Fat Is BackFor any of you who remember the infamous footage of the guy dubbed
The Star Wars Kid, this video is for you.. And be sure to take heed to this
video- After 31 Burger King happy meals (to score all of the toys in their
current promo), this could be you!
Thanks goes out to Unleasht for this contribution.
9:30PM - EST
| JUNE 2, 2005 |
Bowl-Bowl-Bowl-Bowl-BA-Bowl-Bowl-BA-Bowl
So what do you get when you take Star Wars geeks like us, and throw them in
a room with Bowling geeks? Well, I guess you get alot of guys who can't
get dates, but drink alot of beer! The Star Wars Strike Force Bowling League
is in its initial stages of formation now, and you can be a part of it too!
This news tidbit is a few days old, but managed to miss my attention, so
I'm sure some of you out there missed it too. Thanks goes out to
Unleasht for sharing the update!
9:30PM - EST
Italian Costume PartyDesiringHayden.net has posted some great pics of the ROTS premiere in Italy
from 5/31, which Hayden attended in person. Be sure to check these out, as
there's some pics of some very-well-done costumes included in them!
3:00PM - EST
"Always 2, There Are..."The ROTS video game still holds at #1 on the favorites list over at
GamesRadar.com, with Star Wars Lego moving in at #2. Their stats come
courtesy of the Official ELSPA Entertainment Top 20 Software Chart
(all prices) - week ending 28 May. You can view the current stats here.
7:00AM - EST
Going Out On A LimbUGO.com has done a pretty unique compilation from the Star Wars saga,
with their Top 11 Dismemberment List. You can read up more on it
here. Those guys crack me up.
7:00AM - EST
| JUNE 1, 2005 |
McGregor Attends British Book Awards
The gang over at Eccentricity-Online has some recent pics of Ewan McGregor
attending the British Book Awards. He now looks less like Obi Wan, and more
like Billy Idol! You can check out the pics here.
1:00PM - EST
The Sith Sense BK GameIf you have not yet tried this, it's definitely worth a look. Challenge
your Star Wars skills with this great game from Burger King!
7:00AM - EST
What's
Next For Star Wars Fans
This
article at CNN.com details what Star Wars fans will plan to do with
themselves, now that the last film has made it to theatres. Check
it out.
7:00AM - EST
