Rick's Journey into the Hundred Acre Woods

On a brighter note

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:57:03 GMT

Find the whole article HERE.

Wicked Film and "Jesus Christ Superstar" Remake on Platt's Plate
By Andrew Gans
15 Jul 2008

Marc Platt has extended his contract with Universal Pictures for five years, according to Variety.

Marc Platt Productions currently has several projects of interest to theatre plans in the works, including a film version of the international hit Wicked, a remake of the 1973 Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice film "Jesus Christ Superstar" and a new motion picture about the life of the late composer George Gershwin.

Universal Pictures production president Donna Langley told the industry paper, "Our goal now is absolutely to make the Wicked film, but much like Judy Craymer wouldn't give up screen rights to Mamma Mia! until the stage show had reached its pinnacle, Marc and Stephen Schwartz are very mindful of the right timing. But we're dying to do it."

Platt told Variety that he and Wicked co-producer David Stone are currently in "early movie talks" with the studio. Winnie Holzman, who penned the Tony-nominated book for Wicked, will write the film's screenplay. No casting has been mentioned.

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Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:31:38 GMT

Well, I have misplaced my cell. I am hoping it's in the truck which is at the mechanics. It's not been used for a week so I know no one has it. So if I haven't returned your call, it's cause I haven't gotten it.

2nd and more importantly... I haven't had power for 3 days. UGH! We just got the power back about an hour ago and let me tell you... AC is a BLESSING.

I am going to go pass out under a nice breeze by a fan and AC.

Strong Bad is the Awesome!

Sat, 31 May 2008 21:48:38 GMT

Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People (WMV movie link)

Das tut mir leid...

Tue, 06 May 2008 12:26:07 GMT

I have become addicted to the TV show JAG. Never got to see it when it aired during primetime. I keep hoping to see the episodes where NCIS branched out to become a great show of it's own.

No news is good news they say... that seems to be my current holding pattern. Part of me doesn't want to know but there is a small part that keeps saying (more like screaming) inside my head that maybe it won't be as bad as they think. We will wait for the verdict...

Found the following singles I like a lot lately. I find myself listening primarily to UK and German radio and thought I'd share some of my favorites. Enjoy. Let me know how you feel about these. Potential US hits?

Black Kids - I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend

Scouting for Girls - Heartbeat

(for some reason they disabled the embedding of the official video which can be found HERE)

Duffy - Mercy (reminds me a lot of Amy Winehouse)

The Last Shadow Puppets - The Age Of The Understatement

Girls Aloud - Can't Speak French (Eric and Claude, think you both will like this one)

Gabriella Cilmi - Sweet About Me (another Amy Winehouse type)

H Two O ft Platnum - Whats It Gonna Be (Another one for Eric and Claude... can't wait for a power remix of this)

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:42:24 GMT

So yeah, I am still around. I am down to a size 34... some may have seen me at MAL during my brief outing. I don't much like being around crowds anymore and went my separate way. I had my iPod stolen from my friends room where I was keeping my stuff (the guy my friend was screwing stole a bunch of things after J fell asleep)... my only saving grace is that I had my laptop with me. :(

Was thinking about maybe going to the GL or Omega tonight just cause I need to get out. Anyone recommend one over the other? Which has the better crowd?

Anywho, if you see me out, say hi.

Kinsey Sicks in York PA Feb16

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:18:42 GMT

KINSEYS IN HARRISBURG
GROUP COMPETES WITH PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES FOR IMPROBABLE ROUTINGS

It's now official! The Kinsey Sicks have joined Mike Huckabee's band and will be criss-crossing the country in an effort to raise money for his campaign, which, if successful, would undoubtedly make groups like The Kinsey Sicks illegal.

"It's the least we can do," stated Winnie. "We've often thought that our band should be banned."

A key component of this campaign will be dragapella divas' upcoming Los Angeles premier of "Condoleezzapalooza!" in LA's Pacific Design Center on Saturday, Feb 9. "Chuck Norris has already bought his ticket," noted Winnie. "Now we just need to sell the other 299."

Tickets purchased for the following shows will guarantee you an invitation to the Huckabee Presidential Inauguration:

Sat., February 16: YORK, PA
The Kinseys perform Condoleezzapalooza at the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, 50 N. George St., York, PA. Showtime is 7:30 pm, and the performance is followed by a panel discussion featuring the Kinsey Sicks. The event is sponsored by Common Roads, Central Pennsylvania's longtime provider of services to sexual minority youth. For tickets call the Box Office at (717) 846-1111.

Anyone else interested in going??? This should be a LOT of fun. I saw them when they were in Baltimore a few years ago.

This ain't my first day at the Rodeo...

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:11:16 GMT

Jebus, when did Bush start quoting Mommie Dearest? Christ on a pogo stick I loathe this man and his double speak.

REPROGRAM THE RUSSIAN DNA???? WTF?

1-20-09... DAMN THAT DATE looks sweet.

In case you don't recognize that date, it's Bush's last day in office.

4 days and counting UGH

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:06:56 GMT

Note to self: Make sure you wash the vicks vapor rub out of your beard before rimming. Wonder if he'll wanna play again later this week...

New favorite TV Show: Samantha Who? I almost pee'd when Jean Smart's character told the best friend that if she could train her nose for truffles they'd be rich... This show is GREAT, give it a chance!

So far my plan for the big weekend is to put in an appearance in Hburg. Been almost a year since I have been up there. Maybe Friday night I can talk John and co. to go to the ranch or park.

puts things in perspective

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 09:01:27 GMT

I was sitting here depressed and feeling sorry for myself when John called me and told me about Jonathan. His passing sure puts things in perspective...

I've been thinking about all my memories of him. One of my earliest is of being in NYC and he was running late (of course) and was in that convertible he drove... he picked Duke and myself up and it was scary how he drove.

I'll always have the priceless memories of him standing at Disneyworld waiting for the afternoon parade when the Main Street performing band started circling him and playing "It's a Small World". Those of us who were there with him gave him the nickname "Small World".

and the memory of him doing the biker in the front seat of the mini-van we drove to Disney while we were returning to the hotels from an evening at the Parliment House. The entire time he was blowing the guy I kept thinking to myself... Dear God, please don't let the back of the seat snap off since he had reclined the seat completely and had all of his weight on the upper unsupported part.

I wanted to share some of the pics I had of him. This picture captures his spirit best I think.

If you have some pics or memories of Biggie Shortie please share if you are able.

Sept Update

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 02:19:48 GMT

Gosh... a month gone and nothing new to report more of the same: Was sick again. This time a cyst about the size of a pear appeared on the back of my neck.

Gone through another dozen or so boxes. Slowly getting action figures posted to Craig's List. Anyone want or have interest in old Marvel Comic action figures still on cards? I know I have a Mojo (may have two variants), Rogue, and a bunch of others. Also have lots of fast food promo's (especially Burger King Pokemon stuff still in mint boxes or original bags).

Also have a ton of Magic:The Gathering cards. Lots of foils (full Urza's Legacy set), lots of Vanguard cards and many 6x9 cards (lots of land). Also have many signed cards by Tony diTerlizzi, Kaja and Phil Foligo. Drop me an email if your interested in any of this stuff, prefer $ (no reasonable offer refused, pennies on the dollar I just need to move this stuff) address is poohnnova at gmail dot com

Eric, this is for you.. give it a chance, listen past the rap :)

NOT WORK SAFE WITHOUT HEADPHONES (no offensive graphics, just the music)

Data Crystals... well, sorta...

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:17:51 GMT

Sci-Fi has always been on the cutting edge of science truth... seems today we (as humans) have stepped a tiny step closer to bringing science fiction to being science fact.

University boffins squeeze 500GB onto a DVD Aiming for a terabyte

By Jan Libbenga → More by this author
Published Friday 6th July 2007 12:05 GMT

The University of Berlin, with partners Budapest University of Technology and Economics and Universita Politecnica delle Marche in Italy, has managed to work out how to store 500GB of data on a regular HD DVD or Blu-ray disc.

The Microholas project developed a microholographic recording technique, using nanostructures inside the disk rather than on the surface as in conventional optical storage systems.

This allowed for an increase of the storage capacity far beyond the limits of today's red-laser DVDs and next-generation blue-laser discs.

A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can hold 25GB. A dual-layer disc holds double this amount. Single- and dual-layer HD DVDs hold 15GB and 30GB of data, respectively. {NOTE from Rick: regular CD holds ~700MB, Regular DVD ~5GB}

By applying wavelength multiplexing techniques to multi-layer disc structures, very high storage densities can be achieved, Professor Susanna Orlic told German site Pressetext. The 500GB prototype has 50 data-storage layers.

Orl said the technology has the potential to store one terabyte (1TB) of data.

DEAR GOD! 500gig per DVD... I'd be able to convert my porn collection to 5 DVDs...

Where the wild things are...

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:29:11 GMT

The MOVIE. Anticipated In Theater Date: October 3, 2008.

A Twizzler is NOT a sprinkle!

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:16:59 GMT

Well, I did it. Today I went to the Kwik E Mart in MD. It was definitely worth the trip. If you are a fan of the Simpson's it's worth it!!!

For those of you who can't make the trip, you can view a tour of the local Kwik-E-Mart at Bladensburg, MD.

Hey Eric, look what's cu..err coming to the big screen

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:05:39 GMT

"Sex and the City" read full article here or view the article behind the clip

'Sex and the City' heads to theaters
New Line, HBO team on film version of series
By MICHAEL FLEMING
Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon will reprise their 'Sex and the City' roles for New Line's feature film.

New Line Cinema is getting in bed with HBO on “Sex and the City.”
After much foreplay, the feature version of the long-running HBO series is gearing for a fall start, with New Line near a deal to finance and distribute.

Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon are all set to reprise their roles, with longtime exec producer Michael Patrick King directing a script he wrote.

King will produce with Parker, John Melfi and Darren Star, the latter of whom hatched the series, based on autobiographical columns written by Candace Bushnell.

Fans of the show have clamored for a film version of “Sex and the City” since the series ended.

The pic got close to happening about two years ago, but progress halted when Cattrall backed away. She wanted script control and a salary close to that of Parker, who was more highly paid than the others because she was co-executive producer of the series. Whatever tensions existed are gone now, sources said. Cattrall has a deal she’s happy with, one the sources said gives her input on her scenes, a fat salary and a future series deal with HBO.

There have long been rumors that supporting cast members like Chris Noth would take part, but New Line has not locked in any such deals.

Happy 4th

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 01:52:25 GMT

Fireworks from my balcony

Yes, I am a Broadway and YouTube WHORE!

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 18:23:20 GMT

Eric, you will love this one.. (make sure you watch to the end)

Love me some Lypsinca... It's not you... it's the crumbs!!!!

I think I need a shower...

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 18:03:43 GMT

Questionable Not Safe for Work (suggestive, but no true nudity)

Guess I'll have to take matters into my own hand... then that shower!

Wicked Goodness

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:44:17 GMT

What is it about gay men and Musicals? Give me a good musical and I am a pig in slop. (quite from the peanut gallery!) Wicked has to be hands down my favorite. Anywho, I found a great vid on Google Video from Japan. It's pared down for Japan Univeral Studios (think seeing the Lion King at Disney World). Check it out at this LINK (be sure to save it using the download button on the right side *WINK*)

I'll never buy a Subaru for this reason alone...

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 22:36:24 GMT

Now you may ask why I'd not buy one ever... I fell asleep with the TV on and kept dreaming my name was being called. I woke up at least 4 times in a panic sweat... This commercial creeps me out. I think the frogs are what put me over the edge.

And were do we find Sanctuary...

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 15:50:17 GMT

Stop what you are doing. Go watch this trailer. I have watched the first two episodes online and I tell you this is the best show I have seen in a LONG TIME. If you are a scifi fan, if you liked most of the cast of SG-1 & Atlantis... you'll cream!

http://www.sanctuaryforall.com

the webisodes run $1.99 for the regular quality and $2.49 for the HD versions. WELL worth it!

You can also see FREE low-res versions of the show at YouTube.com Click below to watch the first webisode.

memory lane...

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:28:12 GMT

When I was little... this toy and I had hours of fun...

I still have the horse and the dragon. Gosh all the memories flooded back to me. What was your favorite toy from your childhood?

One of my favorite new toys...

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:11:28 GMT

Yes, It's called the EZ Carry. Ever have a bunch of plastic grocery bags and when you go to carry them, they cut into your hand? This gadget resolves that. I have to say it's the best 5 dollars I've spent in a long time.

I got mine from CVS, but you can order them from their website. http://theezcarry.com HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Another YouTube gem

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:53:52 GMT

ok, so I posted a link last night to an application that will allow you to save YouTube vids as either an AVI or MPEG format.

Here's a better gem: http://vixy.net/ online conversion of the file to either AVI or other file types and then you can save it to your computer.

YouTube Downloader & converter

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 05:25:27 GMT

Hey folks,

stumbled across this gem recently and thought I would let you all know about it.

YouTube Video Downloader

YouTube Downloader is a free tool that downloads videos from YouTube.

YouTube Downloader allows you to easily grab and save desired YouTube video to your local computer.

Simply paste the URL of a video into the program, press Start , and the AVI file will be downloaded into the selected folder.

You don't need any players to play flash video just play it on the default media player classic.

YouTube Downloader is a completely FREE Software. It contains absolutely NO AD-WARE, NO SPYWARE,

Features:

- Easy to use
- Save YouTube video as AVI file

ENJOY!!!

Last Unicorn screening in San Fran Feb 6th.

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:07:13 GMT

PETER S. BEAGLE & CONLAN PRESS INVITE 50 LUCKY FANS TO THE BAY AREA PREMIERE
SCREENING OF THE
25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
LAST UNICORN DVD

The very first public screening of this exceptional DVD re-release of The Last Unicorn will be held on the evening of Tuesday, February 6th, at the Variety Preview Room in San Francisco. Price will be $10 admission at the door, which includes a wine & food reception following the movie and a chance to win free Peter S. Beagle books or a "Team Beagle" t-shirt.

Peter will be on hand to sign books (including whatever you bring yourself), answer questions, and also read from his upcoming novel, I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons, for the first time anywhere!

PLEASE NOTE: Space is extremely limited — only 50 seats are available! So to be fair about this we're going to have Peter himself pick the lucky 50 audience members out of a hat. Here's how it will work:

If you are absolutely sure you can attend, email your name, phone number, and the name of one guest of your choice (if any), to premiere@conlanpress.com . Deadline for entries is midnight on Friday, January 26th.

This weekend Peter will pick the lucky winners at random, and we'll notify everyone by email of the results.

THE DETAILS:

When: Tuesday, February 6th

Where: Variety Preview Room, The Hobart Building, 582 Market Street (at Montgomery), San Francisco

How much: $10 for admission at the door, including a wine & food reception following the movie.

Hope to see you there!

Peter S. Beagle Connor Freff Cochran

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