A Hollywood insider once told me that assistants are often a overlooked source of information, influence, and power. Upon hearing that, I wondered to myself, ‘Well what about all the other “little” people involved in each movie and television show? Who knows? Even a grip can potentially hold significant insider scoop and leverage!’ Alright, so […]
The Original “Lilo & Stitch”
Marc Hendry, a Scottish animator, recently uploaded the entirety of a booklet Chris Sanders sent to some Disney execs in 1998 — before development of the movie Lilo & Stitch went into full effect. It’s a long read, but a must-read for fans of the 2002 Disney film. I personally can’t wait until my girls are […]
Original Concept Designs for Disney Characters
It’s hard to imagine these familiar faces any other way, but it’s interesting to see what could’ve been. 🙂 I’m especially glad they went the way they did with Aladdin‘s Genie, because that third Genie is terrifying. Snow White, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves: Aurora, Sleeping Beauty: Maleficent, Sleeping Beauty: You may also like: […]
If Great Scientists Had Logos…
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Earth’s Mightiest Gossip [Magazines Starring The Avengers]
MediAvengers is a Tumblr blog featuring fake magazine covers, spreads, and newspaper articles painstakingly created by fans of the Marvel Universe. Needless to say, I’m totally diggin’ the concept and loving the artwork even more. Oh how I wish I could gaze upon these covers at checkout lines! You may also like: 5 Things I Found […]
“Manga Plates” by Mika Tsutai
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Just in Time for Memorial Day: Doodle4Google 2013 Winner
The theme for this year’s Doodle4Google Contest was “My Best Day Ever…” and Sabrina Brady, a 12th-grader from Wisconsin, captured this blogger’s (and the nation’s!) heart with the following illustration: Happy Memorial Day! A special thanks to all who help keep our country safe! You may also like: Secret Invasion Ads, Remixed Watch Star Wars in […]
What if the Family Circus Lived in Park Slope…
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Periodic Elements of Star Wars Episodes VI, V, and VI
If this doesn’t make your geek senses quiver with joy, I don’t know what will. Created by Etckt, this periodic chart includes all characters from Episodes VI, V, and VI. Each character is categorized by allegiance, and their order of appearance and movies are numbered in each cell (in Aurebesh). Be sure to check out Etckt to […]
Disney Princess Inspired Rings
Heck Yeah Disney Merch! recently designed a collection of rings inspired by Disney princesses using the “design your own jewelry” feature in Gemvara, an online jewelry store. Each piece seeks to evoke the signature colors and spirits of the corresponding princess — can you recognize which is which? (The answers are in white text under each […]